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Episode 3

Free Speech Series 3
Episode 3 of 10

The live current affairs debate show comes from Winchester in front of an audience of young people divided between those educated in the state system and those educated privately.

The live current affairs debate show comes from Winchester in front of an audience of young people divided between those educated in the state system and those educated privately. In the run-up to the show viewers help set the agenda by voting for the questions they want to see debated on the show's Facebook page, which are then discussed by the panel.

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Fri 11 Apr 2014 01:30
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Episode 3 panellists

See who will be joining the debate with Rick and Tina on episode 3.

Adam Rickitt

Adam Rickitt

Adam Rickitt is a former Coronation Street actor and singer who is currently part of pop super group 5th Story, set up for The Big Reunion.

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Famous for the first gay kiss on Corrie and his single Breathe Me, the music video of which featured Adam naked in a box, he has also has a keen interest in politics.

In 2005 he ran as a prospective parliamentary candidate for the Conservatives.

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He currently heads up Mental Health charity "The Caerus Partnership.

Russell Kane

Russell Kane

Russell Kane is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor currently on tour with his show Smallness observing the British obsession with all things tiny.

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Having won the Edinburgh Comedy Award and the Barry Award, Russell has established himself as a huge comedy talent.ÌýÌý

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Russell’s first book The Humorist was published in 2012 and earlier this year showed his support for the #Save±«Óãtv3 campaign.

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Natalie Bennett

Natalie Bennett

Natalie Bennett is the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales.

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Originally from Australia, Natalie took over from Caroline Lucas as leader in 2012 and is a journalist by profession.

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As a trustee of the Fawcett Society, she campaigns regularly on women’s issues.

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Ruth Porter

Ruth Porter

Ruth Porter is Head of Economic and Social Policy at the Policy Exchange.

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Ruth has more than a decade of experience working in public policy with leading think tanks in both the UK and New Zealand.

Most recently, she worked as the Communications Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs.

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Presenter Rick Edwards
Series Producer Brendan Miller
Executive Producer Hayley Valentine

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How you can help decide the big questions we tackle on the show.