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Helen Bamber talks to The Oldie • CAR Hills on life in prison • Richard Ingrams celebrates Mr Toad's centenary • Alice Pitman interviews Renee Asherson … and much much more…

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Richard Ingrams in the Independent

"There has been delays," admitted Ed Balls, the Schools Secretary, when he finally appeared in public on Channel 4 News to answer questions about the Sats marking scandal.

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