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Is the DNA database an essential tool for capturing crooks or an infringement of civil liberties? Marie Ashby investigates. Des Coleman hits the streets to sing for his supper.

He thought he'd never be caught. For 26 years he played the family man, a champion of the community. But now Paul Hutchinson is behind bars for murdering a Nottinghamshire teenager. His conviction was only possible because of the national DNA database. Is it now time for all of us to be on this database? Or should we only keep the profiles of convicted criminals? Marie Ashby investigates.

As a 12-year-old Richard Bissill and the rest of the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra became TV stars when they were conducted by the legendary Andre Previn. Today Richard is an acclaimed talent himself who passes on his knowledge to young musicians. But youth orchestras and school music are facing big funding pressures. Richard asks whether tomorrow's musicians have the same opportunities as he enjoyed.

Des Coleman sets out to see if he can cut it as a street busker. Some councils have introduced X Factor-style auditions for street performers. Des joins the wannabees gathered in Lincoln for a buskers festival.

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Mon 25 Jan 2010 19:30

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