Series 5

E1. Episode 1

Jan 8, 2012 · 60m

E2. Episode 2

Jan 15, 2012 · 60m

A special edition of The Big Questions recorded at London's Brunel University, with the audience and invited contributors debating just one issue: is digital media good for democracy?

E3. Episode 3

Jan 22, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents the Big Questions live from Bradford's Appleton Academy.

E4. Episode 4

Jan 29, 2012 · 60m

Is Scotland still owed a say over Brexit? Should the state give everyone a basic income? And should today's generation make amends for slavery?

E5. Episode 5

Feb 5, 2012 · 60m

Will more children be raised in poverty? Should we have the right to decide our own gender? And, can Britain be proud of its aid to asylum seekers?

E6. Episode 6

Feb 12, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents topical debate live from Leicester Grammar School. Should the UK trade with Israel now settlements are recognised? Has the time come to raise taxes to cover social care? Is monogamy bad for marriage?

E7. Episode 7

Feb 19, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents The Big Questions live from Leith Academy, Edinburgh. He asks whether Russian cyber warfare is undermining the west, whether more police should be armed, and whether God can see our sins.

E8. Episode 8

Feb 26, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents The Big Questions live from Heatlands Academy, Birmingham.

E9. Episode 9

Mar 4, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents The Big Questions live from Northumbria Students' Union, Newcastle. Should pornography be on the school curriculum? And is your image public property?

E10. Episode 10

Mar 11, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents live debate from the University of Kent in Canterbury. He asks, Do the brightest do better at grammar schools? And is using drones ethical?

E11. Episode 11

Mar 18, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents live debate from Michaelston Activity Centre in Cardiff.

E12. Episode 12

Mar 25, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents live debate from St Edward's School, Oxford.

E13. Episode 13

Apr 1, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents live debate from Patcham High School, Brighton.

E14. Episode 14

Apr 8, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents live debate from Netherhall School, Cambridge.

E15. Episode 15

Apr 29, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents live debate from Manor CE Academy, York.

E16. Episode 16

May 6, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents a special edition from Manor CE Academy in York, debating the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions across the globe. Taking part in the discussion are human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell; Dorcas Erskine of Action Aid; Mukesh Kapila, professor of global health and humanitarian affairs at Manchester University; Yasmine Ahmed, director of Rights Watch UK; Richard Dowden, director of the Royal African Society; Kirsty McNeil of Save the Children; Neil Thorns of Cafod; Dr Olivia Rutazibwa of Portsmouth University; Alan Mendoza, director of the Henry Jackson Society; Dr Philip Cunliffe of Kent University

E17. Episode 17

May 13, 2012 · 60m

Nicky Campbell presents a special edition from Oasis Academy Media City, Salford.

E18. Episode 18

May 20, 2012 · 60m

The 250th edition of The Big Questions comes live from Brunel University London in Uxbridge. Nicky Campbell asks: Is it ethical to take part in the World Cup? Should you be able to self-declare your gender? And, can the British High Street be saved?

E20. Episode 20

Nov 25, 2012 · 60m