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Is declaring a state of emergency in the UK warranted?

The Terror Threat Level has been raised following the Manchester attack. Is that far enough? And a look at the amazing way music can help those suffering with dementia to cope.

In light of the Manchester attack, the Prime Minister has raised the Terror Threat Level to 5. But is that far enough? Newspaper columnist Allison Pearson explains why she thinks a state of emergency should be declared.
How do you talk to your children about what happened in Manchester? Deputy Editor of C麻豆社's Newsround Georgina Bowman talks to Jeremy about how they are handling the subject, and journalist and mum Sonia Poulton gives her view.
And a look at the amazing way music can trigger memories for people suffering with dementia. Tony and Mary Ann, who both live with the condition, discuss how singing helps them cope, and Mary Ann astounds Jeremy with a performance of an old Italian song her Mum used to sing.

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Wed 24 May 2017 12:00
麻豆社 Radio 2

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  • Jeremy discusses the threat level, the aftermath of the attacks, dementia and vigils.

  • Phone, text or email us your views.

  • It has been raised to the highest it can be. But should we have a "State of Emergency"?

  • How do you talk to your children about what happened in Manchester?

  • We talk to 2 people with dementia about how singing helps them to cope with the disease.

  • Is it ever ok to feel hatred towards a terrorist?

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Music Played

  • Wings

    Listen To What The Man Said

    • The 7" Singles Box.
    • MPL.

  • Elkie Brooks

    Love Ain't Something You Can Get For Free

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.

  • Stereophonics

    Song For The Summer

    • Keep The Village Alive.
    • Stylus Records.
    • 005.

  • Tracy Chapman

    Baby Can I Hold You

    • Tracy Chapman.
    • Elektra.

  • Van Morrison

    Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?

    • The Very Best Of Van Morrison.
    • Polydor.
    • 2.

  • The Kinks

    Sunny Afternoon

    • The Journey - Part 2: Anthology.
    • BMG.
    • 13.

  • Take That

    New Day

    • Wonderland.
    • Polydor.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Mr. Blue Sky

    • ELO - Out Of The Blue.
    • Jet.

  • Dua Lipa

    Lost In Your Light (feat. Miguel)

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros.

  • Renaissance

    Northern Lights

    • (Single).
    • Warner Bros.

Broadcast

  • Wed 24 May 2017 12:00
    麻豆社 Radio 2