14/06/2012
David Dimbleby chairs from Stockton-on-Tees. With former BBC Director General Greg Dyke, Lib Dem President Tim Farron MP, Peter Hitchens, Grant Shapps MP and Emily Thornberry MP.
David Dimbleby chairs Question Time from Stockton-on-Tees. On the panel: television executive and former Director General of the BBC Greg Dyke, President of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron MP, Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens, Housing Minister Grant Shapps MP and Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry MP.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Dimbleby |
| Presenter | David Dimbleby |
| Series Editor | Nicolai Gentchev |
| Series Editor | Nicolai Gentchev |
| Executive Producer | Steve Anderson |
| Executive Producer | Steve Anderson |
| Participant | Peter Hitchens |
| Participant | Peter Hitchens |
Broadcasts
Thu 14 Jun 201222:35- Sat 16 Jun 201202:15
- Sun 17 Jun 201218:00
