Sat, Sep 8, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Nigella Lawson and Martin Bell reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Zac Goldsmith, environmentalist and prospective conservative MP, talks to Andrew about the conservative environment policy review which is published this week. Jeremy Gilley, Founder, "Peace One Day", and singer songwriter Annie Lennox discuss with Andrew the formation of the campaign group, "Peace One Day", which advocates world peace and has been allocated 21st September as Peace Day. Andrew interviews the new Home Secretary Jacqui Smith about some of the burning issues of the day such as gun crime, prisons, immigration policy, border control, the Madeleine McCann story and the upcoming TUC congress.
Sat, Sep 15, 2007
Louise Minchin read the latest news headlines and Oona King and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. George Osborne MP, the Shadow Chancellor, discusses the single issue of the run on the Northern Rock bank and tries to assure everyone that the bank is solvent. The government Health Secretary, Alan Johnson MP, talks about the current state of the National Health Service following the Wanless report that was released this week. Debbie Harry, of Blondie fame, talks to Andrew about her life and work in the music industry. At the start of the party conference season Andrew talks to Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, about his leadership of the party, national polls, the upcoming conference and Liberal Democratic policies. The Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu discusses the deteriorating situation in Zibabwe and what should be done to help.
Sat, Sep 22, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Anne McElvoy and Matthew Parris reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Sir John Tavener, the modern classic composer who wrote music for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, discusses his life and work with Andrew. Violinist Nicola Benedetti talks about her newest work and played a piece, composed by Sir John, at the end of the programme. In advance of the Labour party conference Andrew had an extended interview with the Primeminister, Gordon Brown MP, and discussed the possible date of the next general election, the National Health Service, the UK economy and especially the problems at Northern Rock, the level of personal borrowing, the visit of the previous Primeminister Margaret Thatcher to number ten, the current immigration policy of managed migration, Iraq and the UK involvement, and finally back to the general election date!
Sat, Sep 29, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Amanda Platell and Kevin Maguire reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. The Former US Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton, discusses World affairs including the current situation in Burma, Iran and Iraq. Yoko Ono, discusses the realisation of her peace lighthouse and her life with John Lennon. In advance of the Conservative party conference Andrew had an extended interview with the leader of the opposition, David Cameron MP, and discussed the possibility of an Autumn general election, the current standing of the Conservative party in the polls, green taxes, the cutting of stamp duty on new houses, the change to tax credits to encourage families to stay together, how tax cuts will be funded, and finally back to the possibility of the readiness for a general election.
Sat, Oct 6, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Polly Toynbee, Minette Walters, Robert Harris, and Matthew D'Ancona reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Author Robert Harris discussed his latest novel which is a satire about a British Prime minister who leaves office and goes to America to earn millions on the lecture circuit. Simon Hughes MP discussed with Andrew the current state of the Liberal Democratic party and especially the age of their leader and his ability to fight the next general election. In an interview with Andrew, taped yesterday in Downing Street, the Primeminister Gordon Brown MP explained his reasons for not calling an early general election. In a right to reply Andrew interviewed the leader of the opposition, David Cameron MP, as he gives his response to the Primeminister's statement about not calling a general election.
Sat, Oct 13, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Carol Thatcher and Patrick Kielty reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Matt Dawson talked about the famous victory won by the England Rugby team in Paris yesterday against the hosts France and how it compared with England's performance in the Rugby World Cup final four years ago. Sir Michael Lyons, the Chairman of the BBC Trust, discussed the future of the BBC with Andrew ahead of his crucial meeting with the Director General of the BBC. Former ATS Pilot, Freydis Sharland and Historian Giles Whittall reminisced about the role of the forgotten ATS during World War II. The ATS were all women pilots who were responsible for delivering aircraft such as Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancasters and Wellingtons from the factories where they were built to the aerodromes to be flown by the RAF. David Davis MP, the Shadow Home Secretary, discusses the current upturn in Conservative fortunes and how they will manage their opposition to the government until the next general election. The Business and Enterprise Secretary, John Hutton MP, discusses the disastrous last two weeks for the government in general and Primeminister Brown in particular.
Sat, Oct 20, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Christiane Amanpour and Lord Hattersley reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Jim Murphy MP and William Hague MP discuss with Andrew the pros and cons of the recently signed but not ratified Lisbon Treaty and its ramifications for the UK. Ronnie Wood, of rock band 'The Rolling Stones', talks about his life and career as a member of the band and his new career as an artist. In the wake of the resignation of Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Andrew interviews Nick Clegg MP and Chris Huhne MP, the two declared candidates in the Liberal Democrat leadership election. They discuss their many similarities and very few differences and how the cause of Liberalism will progress under leadership.
Sat, Oct 27, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and BBC correspondent Alan Johnston, broadcaster Esther Rantzen and author Ken Follett reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Alan Johnson talked about his 114 days of captivity in Gaza and his extraordinary release. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond MSP talked to Andrew about devolution in Scotland and his parties' plans for full independence in the future. Andrew interviewed actor and director Robert Redford about his new film "Lions for Lambs" which he hopes will provoke political debate and inspire a new generation of film makers to produce this genre of films. Deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman MP talked about her election, the current state of Labour in the polls, possible changes to the Abortion Act which reached its fortieth birthday this week, and various womens' issues such as trafficking.
Sat, Nov 3, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Baroness Kennedy, Political Historian Anthony Seldon, and Political Editor of 'The Sun' George Pascoe-Watson, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Colleen Graffy of US State Department talked to Andrew about the relationship between the US and the UK especially the difference of their approach to the two big issues of Iran and Iraq. The Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain MP, discussed with Andrew the error in the number of migrant workers in the UK and then more generally the state of employment in this country currently and in the future. Via telephone, the Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto talked to Andrew about the current state of martial law that exists in Pakistan and how she will react to this and her political plans for the future. The Shadow Chancellor George Osborne MP discusses immigration into the UK and whether the current rate is too high.
Sat, Nov 10, 2007
On this Amistice Day, Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines whilst journalist Sarah Sands, writer & broadcaster Carol Thatcher, and novelist Will Self reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone talked to Andrew about his support for Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair in light of guilty verdict in the court case and the damming report by the IPCC. In tribute to Norman Mailer who died this week, Andrew showed again part of his interview with him from five years ago. Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Jock Stirrup talked to Andrew about various military operational issues such as Iraq, Afghanistan, support for troops when they return home, faulty equipment, housing for soldiers in the UK, aging Nimrod aircraft and is the government making enough resources available to the armed forces. Andrew Motion, the Poet Laureate, talks about the First World War poet Wilfred Owen and read one of his poems to commemorate Remmembrance Sunday.
Sat, Nov 17, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Amanda Platell and David Aaronovitch reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Michael Gove MP talked about the education of children especially the teaching method known as "Synthetic Phonics" for the young and keeping A-Levels for older children. Liberal Democrat Norman Baker MP and Journalist Tom Mangold, discussed with Andrew the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. David Kelly and the Hutton inquiry which ensued to investigate it. Artist Alison Jackson as talked to Andrew about her work, which involves the use of lookalikes to create images of well known figures in compromising positions. The Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly MP discussed the latest security measures for transport announced by the government this week, how they will be implemented, how they will effect the traveling public and what will be the the environmental impact. As the interview progressed Ruth Kelly also talked about the government's transport aspirations for the future including road pricing when the technology becomes available and building more railway track.
Sat, Nov 24, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and, Author and Columnist Jane Moore and Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Trevor Phillips, the head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, talked to Andrew about his campaign against violence towards women following the new UN initiative on this subject. The film director Peter Bogdanovich talked to Andrew about his work as an actor and director especially his latest movie about Tom Petty. David Davis MP, the Shadow Home Secretary, talked to Andrew about various issues such as data protection in light of the lost database this week, failings of the Revenue as a whole and the extension beyond 28 days for holding terror suspects. On behalf of the government, Jack Sraw MP, rebutted all the issues raised by the previous interviewee and also talked about prison overcrowding and ID cards. The Jazz Trumpeter Hugh Masekela played out the show.
Sat, Dec 1, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Journalist Mary Ann Sieghart, outgoing editor of "The Observer" Roger Alton, and Sir Howard Davies from London School of Economics reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Hazel Blears MP, the Communities Seretary, discussed with Andrew the Labour party donation crisis that exploded this week and for the future how all political parties should be funded, limits on personal donations and a cap on corporate funding. Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell, who talked about her life and work, the reasons for her retirement, why she has started to compose again for the ballet and her critically-acclaimed new album. Andrew talked to the leader of the opposition David Cameron MP about various issues such as Labour party donations, future party political funding, Gordon Brown's ability to be Prime Minister, who should be allowed to donate to political parties, and should a cap be applied to donations no matter what the source?
Sat, Dec 8, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Esther McVey, columnist Rod Liddle and actress Jenny Seagrove reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. In his last week in office as acting leader of the Liberal Democrat Party talks to Andrew about various defence issues and the slowdown in the economy highlighted by the falling house market. The Most Reverend John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, talks with Andrew about human rights issues in Africa especially in Zimbabwe. In a dramatic gesture the Archbishop cut up his dog collar to symbolise the shredding of lives in Zimbabwe and won't wear another one until Mugabe is removed from power. The Children's Secretary Ed Balls MP talked to Andrew various issues of education in the UK prompted by the international league tables that came out this week.
Sat, Dec 15, 2007
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and actress Penelope Keith, and author Nick Hornby reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Charles Kennedy MP and Andrew discussed various issues concerning the Liberal Democratic party and the soon-to-be concluded leadership contest. Comedian Rory Bremner reviewed the years' events in his own humorously unique way. By video link from Basra, Iraq, foreign secretary David Miliband MP spoke to Andrew about the handover of responsibility to the Iraqi army and the forthcoming reduction in British troops. Former Prime Minister Sir John Major looked back at specific events from the political year and how they related to his time in office. The show finished with children singing a Christmas carol.
Sat, Jan 5, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Broadcaster Carol Vorderman, and author Giles Brandreth reviewed the Sunday newspapers with Andrew Marr. Raila Odinga, the Kenyan Opposition Leader, spoke to Andrew about the political problems and the deepening humanitarian crisis that is developing in Kenya. Musician and activist Annie Lennox talked to Andrew about her collaboration with Nelson Mandela to raise awareness of the HIV and AIDS pandemic sweeping across sub-Saharan Africa. North American Editor Justin Webb, reported on the recent Iowa caucus, the upcoming New Hampshire primary and the generally exciting outlook for the rest of the presidential campaign. The majority of the show was devoted to a wide ranging interview with the Prime minister, Gordon Brown MP. Some of the issues covered were the future of the economy, Northern Rock, the National Health Service, the current skills crisis, financial stability and inflation, his personal popularity rating and the rising challenge of David Cameron and the Tory party.
Sat, Jan 12, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and ?Alex Deakin? forecast the Weather. Author and columnist Jane Moore, and The Independent columnist Dominic Lawson, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Foreign Office Minister Lord Malloch-Brown talked about his responsibilities in the Foreign Office which include Kenya, South Africa and Pakistan. Actor Simon Callow, talks about his life and work especially his upcoming stage appearances for this year. The majority of the show was devoted to a wide ranging interview with the leader of the opposition, David Cameron MP. Some of the issues covered were the Conservative chances of winning the next general election, the Peter Hain election campaign debacle, party funding for general elections, the nationalisation of Northern Rock, a referendum on the latest EU treaty, the future of nuclear power stations, and finally the reorganisation of the benefits system.
Sat, Jan 19, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Louise Lear forecast the Weather. Broadcaster Kirsty Young, and actor Timothy West reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Andrew interviewed the new leader of the Liberal Democratic party, Nick Clegg MP about his views and major issues such as devolution of power from central government, local taxation, the postcode lottery that still exists in the National Health Service, the extension of detention without trial of terrorist suspects from 28 to 42 days, what can be done about Britain's broken political system, and finally could he form a coalition with either party? Classical violinist Tasmin Little talks about the release of her latest album free on the Internet and her plans to busk in shopping centres and schools. The remainder of the show Andrew interviewed Home Secretary Jacqui Smith MP about various issues such as the increase of terrorist suspect detention from 28 to 42 days, violent crime especially the Gary Newlove case, the low cost of alcohol and under age drinking, no-go areas, and finally police pay. Tasmin Little played out the show with a piece by Bach.
Sat, Jan 26, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Daily Telegraph reporter Jeff Randall, and actress Jane Asher reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. The new Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell MP discusses the issues and problems of his new job which he received after the resignation of Peter Hain MP. He will make a major speech in the Hous of Commons tomorrow to set out the governments agenda on work and pensions. By video link from Davos, Switzerland the Shadow Chancellor George Osborne MP discusses, with Andrew, the crisis at Northern Rock and the damaging report on the FSA. Historian Professor Simon Schama, talks about the electrifying American Presidential campaign and how lessons could be learned in the UK. The former Liberal Democrat party leader, Sir Menzies Campbell MP, breaks his silence, at last, and discusses whether he jumped or was pushed from his leadership job and the reasons behind the decision.
Sat, Feb 2, 2008
Louise Minchin read the latest news headlines and Louise Lear forecast the Weather. Christina Lamb and Hunter Davies reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Sadiq Khan MP spoke to Andrew about the allegations in the papers that he was bugged by the security services on a prison visit. Nigel Farage MEP spoke to Andrew about the passage of the EU Treaty bill through Parliament and the lack of attention it is receiving considering its importance. Andrew interviewed the Model & Actress Jerry Hall about her life and work. She is currently making a show about love to be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Valentines day. Jerry is currently writing her auto-biography. Sir David Attenbrough, now over 80, spoke to Andrew about his fifty years of making natural history programmes for the BBC. Will they continue after his retirement? Comedian Rory Bremner reviewed the past weeks' events in his own humorously unique way. The International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander MP spoke to Andrew about the crisis in Afghanistan. Will the efforts of the NATO mission fail and the country become a failed state as the latest report on the country suggests?
Sat, Feb 9, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Liam Dutton forecast the Weather. Journalist and Broadcaster Amanda Platell, and Novelist Martin Amis, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Via video link Andrew spoke to Democrat Senator James Webb about the current state of the American presidential election as the next primary is in Virginia. European Trade commissioner Peter Mandelson MEP talked to Andrew about the possibility of a recession in the coming year, why protectionism is bad news for European economies, the increase of free trade and globalization. They also discussed the possibility of Tony Blair becoming President of the EU. Andrew interviewed Lord Ashdown about the loss of the International Commissioner to Afghanistan job and why a seemingly done deal suddenly fell apart. Boris Johnson MP talked to Andrew about his candidacy for London mayor and the issues on which he will campaign such as crime, oyster cards, transport, and the Metropolitan police.
Sat, Feb 16, 2008
Sophie Long read the latest news headlines and Alex Deakin forecast the Weather. Labour MEP Glenys Kinnock, and prospective parliamentary candidate Shaun Bailey reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Imran Khan, the Chairman of the Movement for Justice, spoke to Andrew about why his party will boycott the upcoming elections in Parkistan. The Shadow Security Minister, Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones spoke to Andrew about various security issues especially the creation of a national security council, similar to the Homeland Security in America. This council has been long promised by the Prime Minister but is still not on the horizon. Andrew interviewed the Communities Seretary Hazel Blears MP about the recent report about integration and social cohesion in the UK. Nawaz Sharif talked to Andrew about the problems involved in taking part in the upcoming Pakistani elections and his belief that th incumbent president will do whatever it takes to win these elections. Mark Dornford-May, director of "The Magic Flute", briefly told Andrew about the new emerging cultural voice of South Africa and this very different version of "The Magic Flute" that his company is showing in London.
Sat, Feb 23, 2008
Sonia Deol read the latest news headlines and Louise Lear forecast the Weather. Writer and broadcaster Carol Thatcher and the Director of Liberty, Shami Chakrabarti reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, spoke to Andrew about the upcoming mayoral elections and the suspension of one of his officials for abuse of office. One issue of interest is should he seek a third term in office? In the week that two of his early works opened in the West End, writer and retired barrister Sir John Mortimer, spoke to Andrew about his life and work and, of course, his eponymous TV creation "Rumpole of the Bailey". In the light of two very high profile murder convictions using DNA evidence, Shadow Home Secretary David Davis, addressed the very important question of whether the state should maintain a DNA database of the entire population of the UK. David and Andrew also discussed the UK's youth drinking culture and how it could be curtailed. Former Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett MP, who has just been elected chair of the joint intelligence select committee talked to Andrew about the issue of extraordinary rendition which came to the fore this when the USA admitted to using Diego Garcia for such flights!
Sat, Mar 1, 2008
Louise Minchin read the latest news headlines and Liam Dutton forecast the Weather. Journalist & Broadcaster Mary Ann Sieghart, and Liberal Democratic mayoral candidate Brian Paddick, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. By video link Andrew spoke to Garry Kasparov, former chess grand master and now leader of "The Other Russia" Coalition about the unfairness of the current Russian elections and why these elections are not free and fair. Also by video link from Red Square, Andrew spoke to President Putin's official spokesman, Dimtry Peskov, who replied to the comments and accusations made by Gary Kasparov. The former Head of the Army, General Sir Mike Jackson spoke to Andrew about Prince Harry's tour of duty in Afghanistan which was brought to an end abruptly this week when details of Prince Harry's deployment was leaked on a website. Again, via video link from the Labour Spring conference in Birmingham, the deputy leader of the Labour party, Harriet Harmon MP spoke to Andrew about political financing especially members' salaries and expenses. Andrew highlighted the cases of Derek Conway MP and the Speaker, Michael Martin MP, who have been vilified in the press in recent months. Singer KT Tunstall, talked about her recent work and her environmental activism. One of her songs is used by Senator Hilary Clinton whilst campaigning to be President of the USA. She also sang a song to end the show.
Sat, Mar 8, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Louise Lear forecast the Weather. Journalist Kelvin MacKenzie, and the new BBC economics editor Stephanie Flanders reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. In the week when the First Minister of Northern Ireland announced his retirement from politics, Dr. Ian Paisley MP MLA, spoke to Andrew about his life, his cause to defeat the IRA and his religion. Comedian Rory Bremner reviewed the past weeks' events in his own humorously unique way. Singer and ex-soldier James Blunt, spoke to Andrew about the influences on his song writing and his former life as a soldier in Kosovo. Andrew interviewed Shadow Chancellor George Osborne MP about the current state of the economy, stealth taxation and what the Chancellor will do in his budget this week. The problems of re-election in such a difficult economic climate were also discussed.
Sat, Mar 15, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Alex Deakin forecast the Weather. Author and Columnist, Jane Moore and The Independent columnist, Dominic Lawson reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Ten years on from the Northen Ireland Good Friday Agreement, Jonathan Powell, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Tony Blair from 1997 to 2007, has published his memoirs of his time in office and answers questions from Andrew on this topic. Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague MP, from the Conservative Spring conference, talked to Andrew about the current popularity of his party, the possibility of tax cuts during the first term of a Conservative government, troops in Iraq, and prospects of his party in the next general election. Andrew interviewed Seamus Heaney about his life and work as a Poet. He finished the interview by reading one of his poems.
Sat, Mar 29, 2008
Sarah Campbell read the latest news headlines and Chris Fawkes forecast the Weather. Liberal Democrat, Deputy Leader Vincent Cable MP and Journalist & Broadcaster Benedicte Paviot reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Via video link from South Africa, the Most Reverend John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, spoke to Andrew about the elections in Zimbabwe and its' consequences for the people and the wider world. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond MP MSP talked to Andrew about devolution in Scotland and his parties' plans for full independence in the future via a referendum of the Scottish people. Musician Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier in Darfur, talked to Andrew about his life, his rescue by a Britsh aid worker, and his music which highlights the issues surrounding his former life and the crisis in Darfur. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith MP talked to Andrew about various issues including the extension to the current 28 days pre-trial detention to 42 days, the early release of terrorists due to prison overcrowding, illegal immigrants and their working illegally, is the government still listening to the people and finally the expenses of Michael Martin MP the Speaker of the House.
Sat, Apr 5, 2008
Sonia Deol read the latest news headlines and Liam Dutton forecast the Weather. Former Chancellor Lord Lawson and former sports minister Kate Hoey MP reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Writer & director Mike Leigh spoke to Andrew about his life and work in the British film industry. Uniquely, Mike doesn't start with a script and allows the characters and events in the film to grow organically in collaboration with his actors. In an interview recorded yesterday, Andrew spoke to the new Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, about various issues including human rights in China, boycotting the Olympic games, dealing with the Aborigines, the timing when Australia will become a Republic, the Zimbabwe election, and finally some advice to Gordon Brown. The Liberal Democrat leader, Nick Clegg MP, spoke to Andrew about various issues including the Prime Minister welcoming the Olympic flame and attending the Olympic opening ceremony, his lifestyle especially his drug taking in student days, the reclassification of cannabis, and finally the new tax bands that come into force today at the start of the new tax year. The Secretary of State for Business, John Hutton MP, was grilled by Andrew about the new tax bands and their affect on low-income and working class people.
Sat, Apr 19, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Chris Fawkes forecast the Weather. Principal Speaker of the Green Party Caroline Lucas MEP and Political Blogger Iain Dale reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Via video link Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, Plaid Cymru leader, spoke to Andrew about the upcoming local elections in Wales where all seats are up for grabs. Actor Jeremy Irons spoke to Andrew about his latest job playing former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. Andrew interviewed Shadow Chancellor George Osborne MP about the current revolt in Parliament caused by the abolition of the ten pence tax rate which has hit the poorest members of society hardest and what his party will do about it. Musician Billy Bragg, talked to Andrew about his life and latest work. Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling MP spoke to Andrew about the current tax situation and what will be done in the future and the current "Credit Crunch" crisis. Billy Bragg sang out the show.
Sat, Apr 26, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Daniel Corbett forecast the Weather. Journalist and former MP Martin Bell, and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Andrew spoke to David Cameron MP about the current standing of the Conservative party in the polls and then preceded to cover the issues of taxation, public spending, cutting wasteful government and how this will be different under a future Conservative government. Writer and broadcaster talked to Andrew About his life and work especially his travel programs. Foreign Seretary David Milliband MP was interviewed by Andrew about his work in government including his recent trips to Pakistan and Iraq.
Sat, May 3, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Daily Mail Columnist Amanda Platell, Author & Journalist Lionel Shriver, and The Daily Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Dr. Liam Fox MP spoke to Andrew about the recent Conservative party victories in local elections and the London Mayoral elections and where the party goes from here. Actress Jane Horrocks talked to Andrew about her latest theatre production, a political drama, which is a big departure from her comedy roles for which she is known. In a wide-ranging interview, the Prime Minister Gordon Brown MP, spoke to Andrew about the recent election defeats and where he and the Labour government can go from here! The Prime Minister re-iterated his determination to do the job, to continue with his policies and push forward regardless of the current difficulties to bring the country through this time of economic strife.
Sat, May 10, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Louise Lear forecast the Weather. Writer & wife of George Osborne MP, Frances Osborne and Jonathan Dimbleby, Writer & Broadcaster, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Asif Ali Zardari, the joint leader of the PPP, spoke to Andrew about life after Benazir Bhutto and leading the PPP party. Notorious in the press as 'Lord Cashpoint', the man at the centre of the "Cash for Honours" scandal, former Labour party fund raiser Lord Levy, talked to Andrew about the whole affair, how it affected him and his relationship with Tony Blair. Actor Philip Glenister talked to Andrew about his role in the successful BBC drama "Life on Mars". The International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander MP gave Andrew the latest news about the unfolding crisis in Burma and how the international community can proceed from the current situation.
Sat, May 17, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Author and Sun Columnist Jane Moore, and The Spectator Journalist Fraser Nelson, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Andrew interviewed Health Minister Dawn Primarolo MP about the current state of debate on abortion, especially the 24 week limit, and embryology, especially the creation of hybrid embryos, which will be before the Commons this week. Via telephone Foreign Office Minister Lord Malloch-Brown spoke to Andrew about the current humanitarian crisis existing in Burma and the state of the aid relief which is being resisted still by the Burmese leaders. Andrew spoke to Commander Ali Dizaei, a member of the Association of Black Police Officers, who has been promoted to commander on the fifth time of asking about racism in the Metropolitan police. Andrew spoke to actress Greta Scacchi about her life and work, especially her current role in the London revival of Terence Rattigan's 1952 play "The Deep Blue Sea". Finally, Andrew interviewed the Shadow Home Secretary David Davis MP about various crime issues such as 'Stop & Search', youth crime and prevention, the sale of alcohol to minors and police bureaucracy.
Sat, May 24, 2008
Sonia Deol read the latest news headlines and Liam Dutton forecast the Weather. Author Bill Bryson, Dail Mail journalist Ann Leslie and Conservative Eric Pickles MP reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott MP, talked to Andrew about his, recently published auto-biography, which details his struggle with bulimia and his work in office which included being peace keeper between former Prime Minister Tony Blair and current Prime Minister Gordon Brown MP. Also, he gave Andrew his opinions about Gordon Brown MP, the current state of the Labour government and the current economic woes. Writer Gore Vidal talked to Andrew about he current political situation in the United States and gave his views about each of the presidential candidates. Health Secretary Alan Johnson MP talked to Andrew about the current problems facing the Labour party and what needs to be done from now to regain the initiative. He, also, addressed the issues of rising commodity prices, energy, the Post Office, and finally the question of the leadership of the Labour party. The interview concluded with a discussion on health issues such as smoking and alcohol.
Sat, May 31, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Louise Lear forecast the Weather. Journalist Daniel Johnson, newly-elected Crewe & Nantwich Member of Parliament Edward Timpson MP and Baroness Helena Kennedy reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Writer Ffion Hague spoke to Andrew about her recently published biography on former Prime Minister Lloyd George. Andrew interviewed the shadow Children, Schools & Families Secretary Michael Gove MP about the state of education in state schools today and what can be done to improve the current dismal situation. Sir Ian McKellen spoke to Andrew about his life and work especially his campaigning for gay rights. Justice Secretary Jack Straw MP spoke to Andrew about the contentious detention legislation currently progressing through Parliament and how the government is building in safeguards to quell the rebellion within party ranks.
Sat, Jun 7, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Chris Fawkes forecast the Weather. Sarah Sands from The Readers Digest, and Skills Minister David Lammy MP reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Boris Johnson, the new Mayor of London, spoke to Andrew about what his tenure as Mayor will entail such as "boot camp" for excluded children, fighting knife crime, the introduction of the new generation of Route-Master buses, financial management of Europe's largest city and many others. David Tennant, the current "Dr. Who", spoke to Andrew about his life as an actor especially his current role as Hamlet in the theatre. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith MP talked to Andrew about how the government responds to terrorism especially the current legislation progressing through Parliament which contains the controversial forty-two days detention for terror suspects. The discussion moved moved on to youth crime and knife crime in particular.
Sat, Jun 14, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Liam Dutton forecast the Weather. The Evening Standard Executive Editor, Anne McElvoy, and Writer & Journalist Tony Parsons reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. The Liberal Democrats Leader, Nick Clegg MP, spoke to Andrew about his decision for his party not to fight the David Davis MP bye election and where his party stands in light of the Irish NO vote on the new European treaty. The former Shadow Home Secretary, David Davis MP, spoke to Andrew about his extraordinary decision to resign his parliamentary seat and take the issue of 42 days detention to the people. Violinist Nigel Kennedy talked to Andrew about his political activism, his classical violin but mostly about his new area of interest, playing and composing for the jazz violin. Foreign Seretary, David Milliband MP, spoke to Andrew about the Irish NO vote and how the British government proceeds from here and what can be done to reconcile the Irish decision. Nigel Kennedy played out the show.
Sat, Jun 21, 2008
Sonia Deol read the latest news headlines and Liam Dutton forecast the Weather. Journalist & Broadcaster Mary Ann Sieghart and Political Columnist of the Daily Mail, Peter Oborne, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Former Wimbledon tennis champion Martina Navratilova talks to Andrew about match fixing stories in the Sunday papers and her new career as an artist. The Shadow Business Secretary Alan Duncan MP first answered two questions about his personal finances raised by articles in various Sunday papers and then talked to Andrew about his party's economic strategy for the country. Via video link Andrew talked to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling MP, about the government's economic record and its strategy to combat the current economic woes of high oil prices, failing house prices and the ongoing credit crunch caused by the American housing market collapse. Mr. Darling also mentioned the Prime Minister's trip to Saudia Arabia to persuade them to increase oil production and invest in emerging technologies and nuclear energy. Musician and activist Annie Lennox, talked to Andrew about campaigning for the cause of HIV/AIDS in Africa and the upcoming concert in London's Hyde Park to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of Nelson Mandela. Annie Lennox sang out the show.
Sat, Jun 28, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Liam Dutton, forecast the Weather. Via video link Andrew interviewed former archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, about the current dire situation in Zimbabwe and the sham elections that have just happened and what can be done by the international community to help the people of Zimbabwe. Daily Mail columnist Allison Pearson, and broadcaster Sir Gerry Robinson, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Via video link from York Minster, the Most Reverend John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, spoke to Andrew about the sham elections in Zimbabwe and what can be done to remove Mugabe from power and help the people of Zimbabwe. Andrew spoke to Foreign Office Minister Lord Malloch Brown about the sham elections in Zimbabwe and the difficult diplomatic situation this is causing both in Africa and the wider world. He also mentioned the meeting of the African Union taking place this week and the stronger stance taken be the United Nations. Andrew spoke to former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, about losing the election and how he sees his future after his stint as a radio talk show host on LBC. Will he run again for Mayor? Who knows?
Sat, Jul 12, 2008
Sonia Deol read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Daily Mail Columnist, Amanda Platell, and TV Presenter June Sarpong reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Sir Jock Stirrup, Chief of the Defence Staff, spoke to Andrew about the current commitments of the British Army, in Iraq and Afghanistan, and why it can't continue at this level indefinitely. Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire, and actor Sir Ian McKellen, discussed with Andrew the Anglican church's current problem concerning the ordination of homosexuals. Former Prime Minister, Sir John Major, who led the country during the last recession in the 1990's discussed with Andrew his experience as leader and contrasted these with the problems being faced by the current Prime Minister.
Sat, Jul 19, 2008
Sonia Deol read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Sun Columnist Jane Moore, and Equality and Human Rights Commission Boss, Trevor Phillips, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. The Work and Pensions Secretary, James Purnell MP, spoke to Andrew about the proposed changes to the benefits system to reorganise the incapacity benefit and treat these people in a positive and supportive fashion rather than a punitive one as now. Via video link the Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, spoke to Andrew about his controversial election, his opposition to Mugabe, his plan to return Zimbabwe to democracy and what he intends to discuss during his visit to London. Andrew interviewed the leader of the opposition, David Cameron MP, about various issues including knife crime, welfare reform, MPs expenses, referenda on European treaties and election promises. Jazz musician Sir John Dankworth played out the show.
Sat, Jul 26, 2008
Sonia Deol read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Writer & Broadcaster Germaine Greer, and Andrew Neil, Publisher & Broadcaster, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Huw Edwards. In an exclusive interview with a senior member of the Obama team, Huw Edwards spoke to Barack Obama's foreign policy advisor Greg Craig, about various aspects of Obama's foreign policy including the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, the intractable problem of the Middle East, climate change, and finally, on a personal note, the reasons why he defected from the Clinton camp to support Barack Obama. Huw spoke to Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy Leader of the SNP, about the significance of her party's recent bye-election victory in East Glasgow. Harriet Harmon MP, Deputy Leader of Labour Party, spoke to Huw about the current problems faced by Mr. Brown and the Labour party especially the whispering campaign concerning a leadership challenge to Gordon Brown. He also asked how the government will combat the current economic crisis facing the country. Music Producer Hal Willner, and Singer Martha Wainwright spoke to Huw about the rise in popularity of the Sea Shanty and the diverse group of singers who currently sing them. William Hague MP, Shadow Foreign Secretary, spoke to Huw about the recent UK visit of Barack Obama and its implications for his party. Finally, Huw asked Mr. Hague about the government's handling of the current economic crisis!
Sat, Aug 2, 2008
Sonia Deol read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Songwriter and music producer Mike Batt, and The Guardian Columnist, Polly Toynbee, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Zeinab Badawi. Via video link Zeinab spoke to BBC presenter Sue Barker about coverage of the Olympic games, the opening ceremony, the prospects of gold for team GB and the pollution. Following Sue, Zeinab interviewed Lord Coe the Chair, London 2012 Organising committee, about his experience of the Olympics, the politics that surround it and how it affects athletes. Liberal Democrat, Deputy Leader Vincent Cable MP spoke to Zeinab about their ongoing policies and their changing strategy of attacking Labour rather than the Conservaties. Zeinab spoke to John Denham MP about his defense of the Prime Minister in the Sunday papers. He went on to expound the Labour message and explained that this is what he and others have done with their articles this weekend. Folk Singer Seth Lakeman sang out the show.