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02/11/2015

The big stories of the day, plus the latest news and sport. Education secretary Nicky Morgan announces reforms to tackle underachievement in schools.

As Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces reforms aimed at tackling underachievement in England's schools, we hear reaction from the Campaign for Real Education and the National Association for Primary Education.

US authorities accuse Volkswagen of installing devices aimed at cheating emissions tests in thousands more of its cars with bigger diesel engines.

Advice for motorists as fog persists across many parts of the UK, plus the latest on delays affecting many flights from Britain's airports.

From Adele to Quentin Tarantino, X Factor to the Stone Roses, Natalie Jamieson & Vanessa Thorpe round up the week's entertainment news in Back Row.

Star Trek expert Larry Nemecek - known to many as Dr Trek - reacts to the announcement that a new series of the classic sci-fi TV show is in production and set to come to TV screens in 2017, a year after the fiftieth anniversary of the show's debut.

And diet & fitness expert Rosemary Conley offers listeners timely advice on keeping happy and healthy as autumn tightens its grip.

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Mon 2 Nov 2015 22:30

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  • Mon 2 Nov 2015 22:30