Sunday Morning Live - Season 7

Naga Munchetty hosts the first show of a new series. In this week's programme: the shocking death of Jo Cox – what are the implications for MPs and society as a whole? Sir Cliff Richard will face no further action over allegations of historical sex abuse – should he ever have been named? And, as astronaut Tim Peake returns to Earth, should this be the launching pad for more spending in space? Also, on the programme, Naga interviews evolutionary biologist Professor Richard Dawkins about why he is such a committed atheist.

Blockbuster author Frederick Forsyth explains why he's written a poem in tribute to the soldiers of the Somme, and soprano Melissa Alder sings a version specially set to music.

Naga Munchetty and a panel of guests discuss the moral and ethical issues of the day. Lord Grade explains why he's launching a watchdog to crack down on charities using high pressure sales techniques.

On this week's programme - As the world comes to terms with Thursday's attack on families and holidaymakers in Nice, Sunday Morning Live asks: Do events like Nice unite us or divide us?

More than £40 million is to be spent on the introduction of the Shanghai system of teaching maths in English schools. But does the emphasis on spending leave arts subjects out in the cold? We ask whether arts should be as important as science in schools. Joining the panel is cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, who believes that access to classical music should be a birthright for children.

As Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston speaks out about the scrutiny of her body and the constant speculation as to whether she's pregnant or not, we ask: is there too much value placed on parenthood and do we discriminate against childless people?

Nikki Bedi talks to Paralympian long jumper Stef Reid about Rio and how she became a Christian after nearly losing her life in a boating accident. And in tribute to the victims of Nice, London-based French chamber choir Les Fauristes sing the French National anthem La Marseillaise.

As Russian athletes are banned from the Rio Olympics, Tessa Sanderson-White discusses whether cheats will still be part of the games.

Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams talks about swapping the charts for the choir.

There's a discussion on whether obesity is a matter of personal responsibility or a problem for the government.

Plus, as more people identify as 'non-religious', where does that leave the church?

Pope Francis has said the world is at war, but it is not a war of religions. But in the aftermath of the murder of elderly Catholic priest Father Jacques Hamel in Normandy, how should faiths respond to murder in a church? Joining the panel is Terry Waite, former envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury and one-time hostage in the Middle East.

A recent parliamentary committee report into the collapse of the high street chain BHS has shone a light on the ethics of doing business in Britain's boardrooms. We ask: can profits and principles mix? Joining the panel is former Dragon's Den star Hilary Devey.

An internet troll admitted in court this week to sending online death threats and anti-Semitic abuse to Liverpool MP Luciana Berger. Most people would utterly condemn such abuse, but how do you draw the line between such repellent vitriol and fierce criticism or debate? We ask: how can we tackle trolls? Joining the panel is Vicky Balch, who lost her leg last year in the Alton Towers tragedy and has since been the victim of online trolling.

Plus comedian Francesca Martinez tells Hardeep Singh Kohli how she refuses to be defined by disability. And singer Carly Paoli joins us to sing her version of Ave Maria - a song that has been chosen as the anthem for the Pope's Year of Mercy.

There have been proposals for another 600 officers with guns on London's streets. Do armed police make us safer? And should there be more of them?

The boss of a top advertising firm steps down after saying female staff are happy just to do great work. Are women less ambitious than men?

Plus singer Gregory Porter tells us why he's happy to be known as a 'Mama's boy'.

A schoolgirl who went to join Islamic State in Syria when she was 16 is now feared dead by her family. It has been reported that Kadiza Sultana from east London wanted to come home. Her two friends, aged 15 when they left the UK, are still there along with - it is estimated - hundreds of other radicalised young Muslims. Should they be encouraged to come home and have a chance of rehabilitation? Should it be made easier for people to return from Syria?

Catholic Bishop Edward Daly died on the 8 July, aged 82. He will forever be remembered for an iconic image when he was photographed waving a white handkerchief as he escorted people carrying a dying teenager during what became known as Bloody Sunday when 13 people were dead shot by British soldiers during a civil rights protest in Londonderry in 1972. More than a thousand people attended Bishop Daly's funeral in Derry and he has been variously described as a 'walking saint' and 'the people's bishop'. But do religious leaders today have the same impact? Do modern religious leaders have any influence?

The £89 million price tag of Manchester United's new signing Paul Pogba has been deemed a watershed moment for football. Critics have branded the money exchanged as 'completely crazy', while others believe the player's arrival at United will be hugely positive for the club. But with such astronomical figures so far removed from the average supporter's pocket, does football promote greed? Joining the panel is ex-captain of the Welsh Football team and former chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association Barry Horne.

Singer Tony Christie talks to Hardeep Singh Kohli about his career and why he believes in angels.

And there is a special performance by the Games Maker Choir which is formed of volunteers from the 2012 London Olympics who wanted to keep their team spirit alive in song. They perform Snow Patrol's Run.

As the government prepares to announce plans to tackle extremism in prison, we explore the danger posed by radical preacher Anjem Choudary.

A new screening test for Down's Syndrome looks set to be rolled out. What message does it send about people living with the condition? And how much do parents need to know about their unborn child?

Amid calls for there to be a minister for faith, we discuss if we need one and what they might do.

And Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor tells us the secret of his success.

Does the burkini represent Muslim modesty or a menacing symbol? That's the question that's been raging in France over a ban on cover-all beachwear, which, according to local decrees, 'ostentatiously displays religious affiliation'. A picture of a woman being challenged by police officers on a beach in Nice has added fuel to the debate, and a court has suspended the ban in one town while it deliberates. We ask - is it right to ban the burkini?

Islamist militant Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi has pleaded guilty at the International Criminal Court to destroying historic shrines in Timbuktu in Mali. It's the first time the court in the Hague - more often the setting for genocide cases - has tried a case of cultural destruction. It's also the first time a person has pleaded guilty. We ask - should destroying monuments be a war crime?

Mother Teresa the nun, known as the Angel of Mercy, who rose to worldwide recognition for her work for the needy in Calcutta, will be canonised in Rome in a week. A movie about her life has been released to mark the moment. But some questions have been raised about the speed with which her sainthood has been created. We discuss - are there too many saints?

Also on the programme, BBC presenter Nick Robinson is used to be being in the thick of things as a political editor and Radio 4 Today Programme presenter. But when he was confronted with cancer, it was an altogether different challenge. Nick talks to Hardeep Singh Kohli about how he coped with that and the influences that have shaped his career.

And Natasha Jouhl, principle soprano with the London Festival Opera, pays tribute to the victims and survivors of this week's Italian earthquake with a rendition of Fauré's Pie Jesú.

Naga Munchetty leads debate on whether it is unethical for doctors to strike and whether more migrants should be allowed into the UK.

Crime writer Val McDermid discusses her dark side.

Naga Munchetty and guests discuss whether faith schools only admit believers, if sexism should be considered a hate crime and the legalisation of medical cannabis.

As part of an education overhaul, prime minister Theresa May has announced the removal of a 50% cap on faith schools admissions, which had kept at least half their places open to children, regardless of the religion or beliefs of their parents. Critics say by allowing the schools to prioritise certain religions they risk entrenching divisions and could promote segregation in an already divided country. Faith schools defend the decision by stating they remain fully committed to making Britain more diverse and tolerant. Will schools being free to select by faith damage Britain? Or is it now the time to abolish the cap?

Racism and homophobia are taken seriously as hate crimes, but sexism is often dismissed as 'banter' or harmless. Now Nottinghamshire Police has become the first force in the country to record harassment of women as a hate crime. The policy was officially launched in mid-July, and now could be taken up by other police forces including Devon, Cornwall, Lincolnshire and Durham. Could this set a precedent for other regions? What's the difference between an admiring glance, and an intimidating stare? And is it the kind of behavior that can be policed?

Taking cannabis for medical reasons should be made legal, says a group of politicians. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Drug Policy Reform wants the Home Office to reclassify herbal cannabis under existing drug laws, putting it in the same category as steroids and sedatives - meaning doctors could prescribe cannabis to patients, and chemists could dispense it. Patients might even be allowed to grow limited amounts of cannabis for their own consumption. At the moment anyone using the drug, even for medical reasons, could be charged for possession. The NHS warns that cannabis use carries a number of risks, including harm to mental health, fertility or unborn babies. The Government has also stated there are no plans to legalise cannabis. But is it time to change how we think about drugs, and move towards a more relaxed attitude like some of our European counterparts? Do the benefits of using cannabis to those suffering from ailments outweigh the risks?

Plus Tommy Sandhu meets Britain's favourite gardener Alan Titchmarsh. The pair reminisce about Ground Force being the Great British Bake Off of their day, and how after writing numerous gardening books, Alan now enjoys penning romantic novels. And X Factor star Jahméne Douglas performs his single 'I Wish' for World Peace Day.

Naga Munchetty and a panel of guests discuss the moral and ethical issues of the day.

Naga Munchetty and a panel of guests discuss the moral and ethical issues of the day.

Singer Lily Allen stirs up controversy after an emotional apology to an Afghan migrant at the so-called Jungle camp near Calais on behalf of 'the English' for putting him in danger. Her comments were welcomed by some, but she was also heavily criticised on social media for joining in the political debate. We ask - should we care what celebrities think about political issues?

A leading businesswoman says mothers who take long maternity breaks risk damaging their careers. Lady Barbara Judge, chair of the Institute of Directors, suggests mums should consider hiring a nanny instead. Parenting charity NCT responds that early bonding with a child is really important. Is maternity leave too long?

Would you take a Bible to a desert island? One is generally offered to castaways on the long-running BBC radio programme Desert Island Discs. But a survey by a Christian group reveals that two out of three people would not take the world's best-selling book. We discuss - is the Bible still relevant?

Also on the programme, Hardeep Singh Kohli meets the campaigning Sister Rita - known as 'Attila the Nun' - and Katie Melua and the Gori Women's Choir sing 'Dreams on Fire'.

Naga Munchetty and guests discuss if it is racist to want tougher checks on migrants. Plus singer Donny Osmond talks about the ups and downs of stardom and being a Mormon.

Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition bombing campaign in Yemen, one of the Arab world's poorest countries. This has highlighted Britain's controversial arms trading with the Saudis, worth billions of pounds. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says Britain should stop the supply, but foreign secretary Boris Johnson responds that other countries would 'happily' take Britain's place but without applying the same level of monitoring. We debate - should the UK sell arms to Saudi Arabia?

The Christian owners of a bakery in Belfast lost an appeal against a ruling that their decision to refuse to make a cake bearing the slogan 'Support Gay Marriage' was discriminatory. Are they needlessly stirring things up, or do they have a point that businesses should not be forced to propagate messages that they disagree with? We discuss - should religious beliefs influence business?

There are at least six million CCTV cameras in Britain - but are they all for security purposes or are they used to snoop on people? The surveillance camera commissioner is planning a new strategy for England and Wales to make sure all the lenses are focused on responsible use. We discuss - do we need so many CCTV cameras?

Also on the programme - from chart-topping pop star to country vicar, the Reverend Richard Coles, inspiration for the hit BBC TV series Rev, talks to Hardeep Singh Kohli about his remarkable life.

As Hindus celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, there is a special performance by dancers from the Bhavan Centre in London, the largest Indian cultural hub outside India.

Naga Munchetty and a panel of guests discuss the moral and ethical issues of the day. Film director Ken Loach explains what drove him to make his latest movie I, Daniel Blake.

Naga Munchetty and a panel of guests discuss the moral and ethical issues of the day.