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In 1981, Alice Sebold gave evidence that sent a man she believed raped her to prison for 16 years. She wrote about her ordeal which took place in Syracuse, New York, and the subsequent trial in her memoir Lucky. When the book was turned into a film, producer Timothy Mucciante became concerned about some of the details that lead to the conviction of Anthony Broadwater.
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Guests: Rosie Kinchen, features writer, The Sunday Times.
Host: David Aaronovitch.
Clips: Syracuse.com, NBC News, Simon & Schuster Audio.
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This week the USA and Australia announced diplomatic boycotts of next year's Winter Olympics which are to be held in China. The announcements come at a time when the disappearance of China's top tennis player Peng Shuai last month after accusing a top politician of sexual assault further raised questions about China's human rights record.
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Host: David Aaronovitch
Guests:
-Didi Tang, Beijing correspondent, The Times
-Matthew Syed, columnist, The Times and Sunday Times
Clips from: ABC, BBC, CNN, France 24, Global News, ITV News, NBC, Reuters, Sky News, Sky Sports News.
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For years, Afghanistan’s female judges worked at the highest levels of the judiciary, sentencing members of the Taliban, Isis and Al-Qaeda. Since the Taliban swept to power this summer, they’ve been in hiding, in fear for their lives. Where do they go now? What does the British government, and the rest of the world owe these women?
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Host: Manveen Rana.
Guests:
- Jane Mulkerrins, Associate Editor, The Times Magazine.
- Zainab, Afghan judge.
Clips: Reuters, NBC, BBC.
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In the summer of 1944, some of Adolf Hitler's most trusted senior officers narrowly failed in their attempt to assassinate him. But was that the whole story? A recently unearthed file reveals Britain had a man at the heart of Operation Valkyrie.
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Guests:
- Josh Glancy, special correspondent, The Sunday Times.
- Prince Frederick Solms-Baruth V.
Host: Manveen Rana.
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Last Wednesday, 27 people died crossing the Channel from France in a small, inflatable dinghy. On the same day, many more did make it, landing on the beach in Kent. What is it actually like for the people trying to find their way to safety? And what are politicians doing to tackle these dangerous journeys?
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Guests:
- Emma Yeomans, reporter, The Times.
- Tom Ball, reporter, The Times.
- Matt Dathan, home affairs editor, The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Clips: CBC, Channel 4 News, BBC.
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The news of a new Covid variant swept the world in hours. Days later, new restrictions were introduced. Today: what the emergence of Omicron could mean for the next few months.
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Guest: Tom Whipple, science editor, The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Clips: eNCA, CBS, BBC, Sky News, Channel 4 News, Science Media Centre.
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Fifty-five years ago, Barbados gained independence from Britain. Despite independence, Queen Elizabeth has remained head of state. Today, that's come to an end. Barbados has formally cut ties with the British monarchy and declared itself a republic. Will other realms in the Commonwealth follow? And what does the move mean for the royal family?
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Host: Manveen Rana
Guests:
-Matthew Campbell, Foreign Features Editor, The Sunday Times.
-Roya Nikkhah, Royal Editor, The Sunday Times.
Clips: ITV News, Channel 4 News, The Guardian.
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Domestic violence programmes have traditionally been tailored for the victims. Now, there’s a push to work with the perpetrators to stop their abusive behaviour. How do these programmes work? Can abusive men ever change?
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If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:
Respect
For perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse; respectphoneline.org.uk, 0808 802 4040
Refuge
For women and children affected by domestic abuse; refuge.org.uk, 0808 200 0247
Host: Manveen Rana.
Guests:
- Rosie Kinchen, features writer, The Sunday Times.
- Lorraine, Drive case manager.
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On Monday, after 16 months in solitary confinement, Ghislaine Maxwell will finally go on trial in New York, where she is charged with multiple sex trafficking offences relating to the Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case. It's the most eagerly anticipated trial of the year, so what can we expect as it unfolds?
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Guest: Will Pavia, New York Correspondent, The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Clips: BBC, CBS, PBS, CNBC, CNN.
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Europe is being battered by a fourth wave of Covid. Today we speak to our correspondent in Berlin, to find out how the German-speaking parts of Europe became the epicentre for both the fourth wave of the virus and a wave of antivax riots sweeping the continent.
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Guest: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Clips: Euronews, France 24, DW News, ABC News Australia, CNN, Bloomberg, Channel 4 News.
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