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Episode 4

Episode 4 of 10

Live current affairs debate from Nottingham's old courthouse, where topics under discussion include crime and punishment. Defence minister Anna Soubry MP and comedian Ava Vidal are among those on the panel.

1 hour

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Thu 24 Apr 2014 20:00

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Episode 4 panellists

Meet the four panellists who'll be joining the Free Speech debate in Nottingham.

Archie Bland

Archie Bland

Archie Bland is a writer at the Independent.

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Bland was the Deputy Editor of The Independent in April 2012 and at the age of 28, he was one of the youngest people to have ever been appointed to a senior editorial post.

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Described as one of Anne Robinson’s favourite guests, Archie won the last-ever episode of the ±«Óãtv television game show The Weakest Link in March 2012.

Anna Soubry

Anna Soubry

Anna Soubry is a defence minister in the Coalition Government and Conservative MP for Broxstowe (Nottingham).

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Having worked as a criminal barrister and a TV presenter, Anna became the first ever female defence minister in October 2013.

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No stranger to controversy, she once poked fun at UKIP leader Nigel Farage’s appearance, only to apologise later and dismiss it as ‘light-hearted’.

Peter Hitchens

Peter Hitchens

Peter Hitchens is an author and Mail on Sunday columnist.

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He has published six books including A Brief History of Crime, The Rage Against God and The War We Never Fought.

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Having joined the Labour party in 1977Ìýbefore shifting to the Conservatives 20 years later, Hitchens is now more critical of British politics.

Ava Vidal

Ava Vidal

Ava Vidal is a stand-up comedian and ex-prison officer at Pentonville prison.

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After becoming a mother at the age of 18, Ava has toured the country with her stand-up and is a weekly contributor for the Telegraph.

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Never one to hold back where injustice is concerned, Ava has spoken out against homophobia, trolling and welfare reform and, as a passionate football fan, she’s a patron of charity Show Racism the Red Card.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Rick Edwards
Series Producer Brendan Miller
Executive Producer Hayley Valentine

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Crime and Punishment Season

A season of new ±«Óãtv Three documentaries explores justice in the UK and America.