The Big Questions

Series 10

20 episodes · Jan 8, 2017

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  • S10E1

    Episode 1

    Jan 8, 201760m

    Nicky Cambell returns for the tenth series of The Big Questions, with moral, ethical and religious debates from Brunel University, Uxbridge. Are some people paid too much? Should industrial action only target employers? Would today's 'wise men' believe in God?

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  • S10E2

    Episode 2

    Jan 15, 201760m

    A special edition of The Big Questions recorded at London's Brunel University, with the audience and invited contributors debating just one issue: is digital media good for democracy?

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  • S10E3

    Episode 3

    Jan 22, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents the Big Questions live from Bradford's Appleton Academy and asks: Is the system still stacked against women? Does prison work? And, should religion have any role in politics?

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  • S10E4

    Episode 4

    Jan 29, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents the Big Questions live from Hutchesons' Grammar School in Glasgow. In this show he asks: Is Scotland still owed a say over Brexit? Should the state give everyone a basic income? And should today's generation make amends for slavery?

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  • S10E5

    Episode 5

    Feb 5, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents topical debate live from Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, Southampton. Nicky Campbell asks: Will more children be raised in poverty? Should we have the right to decide our own gender? And, can Britain be proud of its aid to asylum seekers?

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  • S10E6

    Episode 6

    Feb 12, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents topical debate live from Leicester Grammar School. Should the UK trade with Israel now settlements are recognised? Has the time come to raise taxes to cover social care? Is monogamy bad for marriage?

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  • S10E7

    Episode 7

    Feb 19, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents The Big Questions live from Leith Academy, Edinburgh. He asks whether Russian cyber warfare is undermining the west, whether more police should be armed, and whether God can see our sins.

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  • S10E8

    Episode 8

    Feb 26, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents The Big Questions live from Heartlands Academy, Birmingham. He asks: Do we misrepresent Islam? Have we all been here before? And is marriage what you make it?

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  • S10E9

    Episode 9

    Mar 5, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents The Big Questions live from Northumbria Students' Union in Newcastle upon Tyne. He asks: Should pornography be on the school curriculum? Is your image public property? And does the planet need the Vatican to accept contraception?

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  • S10E10

    Episode 10

    Mar 12, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents live debate from the University of Kent in Canterbury. He asks: Do the brightest do better at grammar schools? Is using drones ethical? And should the Church of England be cut down to size?

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  • S10E11

    Episode 11

    Mar 19, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents live debate from Michaelston Activity Centre in Cardiff. He asks: Are Europe's powerless taking control?; Does a nation's happiness matter?; Does forgiving set you free?

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  • S10E12

    Episode 12

    Mar 26, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents live debate from St Edward's School, Oxford, and asks: Are we right to give terrorists the oxygen of publicity?; and Should the secrecy of the confessional be sacrosanct?

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  • S10E13

    Episode 13

    Apr 2, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents live debate from Patcham High School, Brighton. Does Mrs May have a mandate for a hard Brexit? Has the time come to decriminalise sex work? And do we underestimate the wisdom of the ancients?

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  • S10E14

    Episode 14

    Apr 9, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents live debate from Netherhall School, Cambridge and asks: Should we trade with countries that abuse human rights? Would gender-neutral language be better for mankind? Have we lost the real meaning of Easter?

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  • S10E15

    Episode 15

    Apr 30, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents live debate from Manor Church of England Academy in York. Should the NHS ration according to lifestyle? Is welfare reform working? Are your actions more important than your beliefs?

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  • S10E16

    Episode 16

    May 7, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents a special edition from Manor CE Academy in York, debating the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions across the globe.

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  • S10E17

    Episode 17

    May 14, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents a special edition from Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Salford. He asks: Is it right to take more than 50% in tax? Do we have a right not to be offended? Is death easier if you believe in God?

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  • S10E18

    Episode 18

    May 21, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents debate from Oasis Academy Media City, Salford, and asks just one question: Will globalisation make the world a better place?

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  • S10E19

    Episode 19

    May 28, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents topical debate live from Harris Academy, Peckham. He asks: Is the private sector helping the NHS? Can white people be the victims of racism? And does morality come from religion or evolution?

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  • S10E20

    Episode 20

    Jun 11, 201760m

    Nicky Campbell presents topical debate from Harris Academy, Peckham, and asks if interfering with genes is ethical.

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