Episode 1

Available for over a year

In a new series, Timandra Harkness tries to test her views by steelplating the arguments of her opponents on a range of controversial topics. Each week, she will debate a subject with a different sparring partner, who will receive coaching to fortify their case. In this first episode, Timandra talks to Lord Falconer, who has long campaigned to legalise assisted dying. Other contributors include the academic and writer Dr Kevin Yuill and former Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption. Producer: Peter Snowdon