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Torture, terrorism and secrets

Andrew Marr discusses torture and secrets with Ian Cobain, David Anderson, Clare Bayley and MR Hall.

On Start the Week the journalist Ian Cobain reveals how torture has been systematically used by the British from WWII to the War on Terror, via Kenya and Northern Ireland. David Anderson QC reviews the risks posed by terrorism in the UK. Extraordinary rendition and the language of concealment form the heart of Clare Bayley's new play, and there are more secrets uncovered by the criminal barrister-turned-crime writer, MR Hall.
Producer: Katy Hickman.

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43 minutes

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Mon 29 Oct 2012 21:30
Â鶹Éç Radio 4

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Ian Cobain

IanÌýCobain isÌýa journalist.

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Cruel Britannia: A Secret History of Torture is published by Portobello Books.

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David Anderson

David Anderson QC is a barrister and the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation.

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Clare Bayley

Clare Bayley is a playwright.

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Blue Sky is on at the Hampstead Theatre in London until 10 November.

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M R Hall

M R Hall is an author and screenwriter.

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The Chosen Dead will be published by Mantle in January.

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Broadcasts

  • Mon 29 Oct 2012 09:00
    Â鶹Éç Radio 4
  • Mon 29 Oct 2012 21:30
    Â鶹Éç Radio 4

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  • Start the Week

    Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday