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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, Home 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 201118:00

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

RoleContributor
PresenterDavid Dimbleby
PresenterDavid Dimbleby
Executive ProducerSteve Anderson
Executive ProducerSteve Anderson
Series EditorNicolai Gentchev
Series EditorNicolai Gentchev
ParticipantEd Balls
ParticipantEd Balls
ParticipantTheresa May
ParticipantTheresa May
ParticipantShirley Williams
ParticipantShirley Williams
ParticipantBenjamin Zephaniah
ParticipantBenjamin Zephaniah
ParticipantPeter Hitchens

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