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Phil Williams: 03/11/2015

03/11/2015

BBC Radio 5 Live - Phil Williams, 03/11/2015

Living with cancer, Instagram star 'quits' social media, Syria, snooping and sleep.

Sophie Sabbage on living with cancer, Instagram star Essena O'Neill 'quits' social media, Syria options, snooping, Amir Khan fight and sleep advice.

Major General Tim Cross & Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski discuss the options on the table for possible British air strikes in Syria, as the Prime Minister's office insist no vote will take place on the issue unless a clear consensus emerges.

Car giant VW reveals new problems with its vehicles - this time involving tests for carbon dioxide emissions. It says brands including Audi, Skoda and Seat could be affected and it could also include petrol models alongside diesels.

Supporters and critics of government plans to introduce more stringent surveillance powers explain what they're hoping to see with tomorrow's publication of the Investigatory Powers Bill.

Sophie Sabbage explains some of the more unusual treatments she's undergone after being told one year ago she had three months to live, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. 

LA Times boxing journalist Lance Pugmire explains clarification from Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum on rumours that his fighter is set to agree a deal to fight Britain's Amir Khan in Las Vegas next year. 

Beauty blogger Sabrina Babo discusses the decision of teenage Instagram star Essena O'Neill to delete thousands of her photos from the site, saying social media does not represent real life.

And sleep expert Jim Horne offers listeners advice on the best way to achieve restful shut-eye and recuperation.

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