Episode 1
The BBC's specialist on-air editors answer some of the big questions about world events. Topics in this edition include the future of Iraq, and whether London is bad for Britain.
A new, monthly programme which brings together the BBC's on-air editors, each a specialist in their field, to answer some of the big questions about what's happening in the world. Presented on location by World Affairs Editor John Simpson
In this programme, John Simpson is in Baghdad and asks: Does Iraq have a future? The BBC's Economics Editor, Stephanie Flanders, examines whether London is bad for Britain. Home Editor, Mark Easton, wonders: whatever happened to the teenage rebel. And Science Editor, David Shukman, asks: Does extinction really matter?
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Does Iraq have a future?
John Simpson looks at what sort of future the country faces.
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Should Britain let go of London?
Would the UK would be better off without its capital? Stephanie Flanders reports.
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Is the 'teen rebel' a dying breed?
Mark Easton reflects on whether today's youth has lost the rebelliousness of the past.
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Why such a fuss about extinction?
Extinction has always been with us - but is it always a bad thing? David Shukman reports.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Simpson |
| Presenter | Stephanie Flanders |
| Presenter | Mark Easton |
| Presenter | David Shukman |
| Series Producer | Peter Leng |
| Executive Producer | Paul Royall |
| Executive Producer | Katy Searle |
| Producer | Peter Leng |
| Producer | Sara Afshar |
| Producer | Michael O'Connor |
| Producer | Kate Stephens |
| Camera Operator | Duncan Stone |
| Camera Operator | Julius Peacock |
| Camera Operator | Joe Phua |
| Camera Operator | Carl Ward |
