Start the Week

18/06/2012

Start the Week

About this programme

Andrew Marr asks how far scientific findings can influence the political agenda. Professor David Nutt argues for a rational debate on drugs policy based on objective evidence, while journalist Mark Henderson despairs that this will never happen while only one of the country's 650 MPs is a scientist. David Blunkett MP defends his profession, asserting that public opinion and perception must be taken into account, while former Number 10 adviser Jill Rutter shares her thoughts.

Cast and crew

Cast

Presenter
Andrew Marr
Guest
David Nutt
Guest
Mark Henderson
Guest
David Blunkett
Guest
Jill Rutter

Crew

Producer
Katy Hickman

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