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03/11/2011

For the first time, Question Time comes from the Houses of Parliament. David Dimbleby chairs a panel including Ed Balls, Theresa May, Shirley Williams and Benjamin Zephaniah.

For the first time in the programme's history, Question Time comes from the Houses of Parliament.

David Dimbleby chairs a panel including Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary Theresa May, Lib Dem peer Shirley Williams, poet Benjamin Zephaniah and the Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens.

Part of Parliament Week.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 6 Nov 2011 18:00

Chapters

  • Introduction

    David Dimbleby introduces the panel at Westminster Hall.

    Duration: 00:59

  • Public sector strikes

    Is it right for the public sector workers to strike when they have been offered a better deal?

    Duration: 14:28

  • St Paul's Cathedral protest

    Does the UK need special laws to stop protesters setting up seemingly permanent residence in significant public places such as St Paul's or in Parliament Square?

    Duration: 11:54

  • European debt crisis

    Sarkozy said: "If the euro explodes so does Europe." Is he right?

    Duration: 16:10

  • Powers of the Royal Family

    In a democracy should members of the Royal Family be allowed a veto?

    Duration: 06:33

  • Fathers' rights

    Do fathers have the right to equal access to their children once they divorce?

    Duration: 06:42

  • The secret of happiness

    What do you think is the essential ingredient of GWB – General Well Being?

    Duration: 02:24

  • End credits

    David Dimbleby looks ahead to future programmes.

    Duration: 01:18

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter David Dimbleby
Presenter David Dimbleby
Executive Producer Steve Anderson
Executive Producer Steve Anderson
Series Editor Nicolai Gentchev
Series Editor Nicolai Gentchev
Participant Ed Balls
Participant Ed Balls
Participant Theresa May
Participant Theresa May
Participant Shirley Williams
Participant Shirley Williams
Participant Benjamin Zephaniah
Participant Benjamin Zephaniah
Participant Peter Hitchens

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