30/12/2012
Have Britain's Paralympians been snubbed in the New Year Honours? We look ahead with three Parliamentary veterans. Plus who is the greatest - Britten, Wagner or Verdi?
Have Britain's Paralympians been snubbed in the New Year Honours?
The former Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe thinks so, and tells us an opportunity has been missed by creating the impression disabled athletes have to work much harder to get recognition. But the Paralympic equestrian Sophie Christiansen -- triple gold and now OBE, disagrees -- to get a gong you need to do more than simply win medals.
Plus a flavour of the political year ahead from Sir Menzies Campbell, Lord Howard and Lord Hattersley.
And with 2013 a centenary year for Benjamin Britten, Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner, we ask Who is the Greatest?
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- Sun 30 Dec 2012 13:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4