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Stephen Nolan: 27/08/2010

27/08/2010

BBC Radio 5 Live - Stephen Nolan, 27/08/2010

Nihal sits in. Debate on organ transplants, foreign footballers and the BBC.

Nihal sits in for Stephen Nolan with debate on organ transplants, foreign footballers and the future of the BBC.

Nihal presents three hours of news and topical debate.

The BBC Director General Mark Thompson has defended the licence fee, and criticised Sky. Guests and listeners debate the issues.

The latest from Chile where a group of miners is still trapped underground.

The organiser of the Reading Festival tells us it's going well - despite the rain and mud.

Should people be allowed to sell their organs for transplant? One expert says yes - one heart recipient says it would very wrong. Listeners have strong views and personal stories to tell.

Do you think foreign-born footballers such as Mikel Arteta should be allowed to play for a home nations if qualified by residence? Fans are divided.

A first look at Saturday's front pages.

And would you like to see Top of the Tops or another mainstream pop TV show back on the screen - or has the way people listen to music changed so much that there's no need?

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