Sun, Aug 31, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Alex Deakin forecast the Weather. Columnist, 'The Spectator', Rod Liddle and London Bureau Chief, 'Time', Catherine Mayer reviewed the Sunday news papers with Emily Maitlis. UKIP Leader Nigel Farage MEP spoke to Emily about the EU response to the Georgia crisis. The former Liberal Democrat party leader, Sir Menzies Campbell, reported on the events of the Democratic party convention. Actress Juliette Binoche and Dancer & Choreographer Akram Khan talked to Emily about their collaboration in a new dance theatre production of "In I". Emily interviewed investigative journalist Mazher Mahmood, about his life and work especially his new book of his exploits which have embarrassed many famous people. Justice Secretary Jack Straw MP spoke to Emily about a variety of issues including the current economic crisis, the upcoming Labour party conference, and a possible challenge to the leadership of Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Cook and Food Writer Antonio Carluccio cooked some tasty treats to finish the show.
Sun, Sep 7, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Alex Deakin forecast the Weather. South Bank Artistic Director Jude Kelly, and Iain Duncan Smith MP reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Caroline Lucas MEP talked to Andrew about her election to the leadership of the Green party and how her election will change how people think about green issues. Andrew spoke to award-winning architect Lord Rogers about his life and work especially his current work on economic housing and his views of current building policy in the UK. Comedian Rory Bremner reviewed the past weeks' events in his own humorously unique way. Schools Secretary Ed Balls MP spoke to Andrew about various education issues including SATS and its future; secondary schools and the national challenge. Also, he talked about the current economic challenge and how the government will tackle the problems of inflation, high commodity prices, the credit crunch and the housing market.
Sun, Sep 14, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and John Hammond forecast the Weather. Broacaster Mariella Frustrup and Journalist Jeff Randall reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Actress Emilia Fox and film maker Jeremy Gilley, spoke to Andrew about the charity "Peace One Day". Via video link from the Liberal Part conference Andrew spoke to the party leader, Nick Clegg MP about various issues including the Liberal plan for after the next general election; tax cuts for the poor; distinguishing themselves from the Conservatives; supports a general election if the Labour party leader changes again. Opera Singer Bryn Terfel spoke to Andrew about his work and his performance at yesterday's Last Night at the Prom. Business and Enterprise Secretary, John Hutton MP spoke to Andrew about the various problems currently besetting the UK economy, be they domestic or global and how the Labour government is tackling them. Also, Andrew asked him about the pressure on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to move aside. Bryn Terfel sang out the show.
Sun, Sep 21, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Kirsty McCabe forecast the Weather. Evening Standard executive editor Anne McElvoy and Matthew Parris, The Times columnist, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Guy Garvey, lead singer of the band Elbow spoke to Andrew about his life and work, the longevity of his band, growing up in Manchester and winning the Mercury prize so late in his career! Live from the Labour party conference in Manchester Andrew interviewed the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown MP. Issues covered included the credit crunch, city bonuses and their regulation, possible international financial regulation, public finances to support the banking system, his rating down in opinion polls, and calls for a leadership election.
Sun, Sep 28, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Daniel Corbett forecast the Weather. David Aaronovitch, The Times Columnist, and Daily Mail Columnist, Amanda Platell reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. In a rare interview Andrew spoke to Kenneth Branagh about his life and work as an actor and director in both stage and screen. Live from the Conservative party conference in Birmingham Andrew interviewed the leader of the opposition, David Cameron MP. Issues covered included the nationalisaton of Britain's 8th largest bank, "Bradford & Bingley"; a similar rescue plan for the UK financial system similar to that being discussed in America; the credit crunch; a new plan to regulate the financial markets to prevent the current situation happening again; how his party would deal with social problems such as teenage pregnancy, knife crime and unemployment; the problems of the creation of new schools; a referendum on the new treaty of Europe; and finally, his personnel popularity in the opinion polls.
Sun, Oct 5, 2008
Riz Lateef read the latest news headlines and Kirsty McCabe forecast the Weather. Sun Columnist Jane Moore and broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson, reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Andrew spoke to Dame Helen Mirren about her life and work in film, television and the theatre. Liberal Democrat treasury spokesman Vincent Cable MP and Shadow Chancellor George Osborne MP spoke to Andrew about the "Credit Crunch" and the current severe financial crisis in the banking market. Via video link Andrew spoke to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling MP, about the current financial situation in the global economy and government strategy to combat it.
Sun, Oct 19, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Daniel Corbett forecast the Weather. Washington Post London Bureau Chief, Mary Jordan, and Writer and Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth reviewed the Sunday news papers with Sophie Raworth. Mobile phone entrepreneur & philanthropist, Mo Ibrahim talks to Sophie about his life and work, especially his charitable foundation which he has set up to promote good governance in African states. Classical singer Katherine Jenkins spoke to Sophie about her life and work as a singer, her American deal to make a new album in Los Angeles and her future work in opera. The former chairman, Lloyds TSB Bank Group, Sir Brian Pitman, and Hector Sants, chief executive, Financial Services Authority discussed with Sophie the current state of the banking system, the problems they have faced and the solutions that have been applied. Sophie spoke to Business Secretary Lord Mandelson about the government strategy for combating the recession and rebuilding the economy. Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins sang out the show.
Sun, Oct 26, 2008
Suzanna Reid read the latest news headlines and Matt Taylor forecast the Weather. Daily Mail columnist Amanda Platell, and broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby reviewed the Sunday news papers with Andrew Marr. Former communications director to Tony Blair, Alastair Campbell, spoke to Andrew about his new novel "All in the Mind" and why mental illness is the subject of his first novel. Malian Kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté, spoke to Andrew about his life in music. Oscar-winning film director Oliver Stone spoke to Andrew about his life and work especially his current film, "W", a biopic of current American President, George W. Bush. Via video link Andrew interviewed Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague MP about the current ongoing media storm surrounding ministerial meetings with Russian Oligarchs. The discussion moved on to other topics such as political party funding, the "Credit Crunch", the performance of the government during the current financial crisis, the outcome of the American Presidential election, and finally his role in a future Conservative government. Toumani Diabaté played out the show.