

Sunday Morning Live
Start Sunday off with the big talking points of the week, with comment from around the UK and instant audience reaction.
Cast

Sean Fletcher
Self - Host
Holly Hamilton
Self - Host
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Jul 11, 2010
E2Episode 2
Jul 18, 2010
E3Episode 3
Jul 25, 2010
E4Episode 4
Aug 1, 2010
E5Episode 5
Aug 8, 2010
E6Episode 6
Aug 15, 2010
E7Episode 7
Aug 22, 2010
E8Episode 8
Aug 29, 2010
E9Episode 9
Sep 5, 2010
E10Episode 10
Sep 12, 2010
E11Episode 11
Sep 26, 2010
E12Episode 12
Oct 3, 2010
E13Episode 13
Oct 10, 2010
E14Episode 14
Oct 17, 2010
E15Episode 15
Oct 24, 2010
E16Episode 16
Oct 31, 2010
E17Episode 17
Nov 7, 2010
E18Episode 18
Nov 14, 2010
E1Episode 1
Jun 26, 2011
Shockjock Nick Ferrari, novelist Kishwar Desai and author Richard D North join Susanna Reid to argue about: Should anti-Semitic comments land you in court? Do immigrant criminals deserve human rights? And should more women cover up?
E2Episode 2
Jul 3, 2011
A whole host of guests join Susanna Reid this week. We've got Terry Christian, Minette Marrin, a former burglar, a sharia lawyer and a man who claims his prayers raised a man from the dead. They'll be arguing about: Should we be allowed to stab burglars? Should we ban sharia courts? Are faith healers charlatans?
E3Episode 3
Jul 10, 2011
E4Episode 4
Jul 17, 2011
E5Episode 5
Jul 24, 2011
Susanna Reid and guests debate the questions: Are politicians morally bankrupt? Should mediums and astrologers be banned from charging fees? And should you have the right to know about your partner's violent past?
E6Episode 6
Jul 31, 2011
E7Episode 7
Aug 7, 2011
E8Episode 8
Aug 14, 2011
E9Episode 9
Aug 21, 2011
John Bird, Andrew Stone from Pineapple Dance Studios, Jon Gaunt and Julie Bindel debate: Should we get rid of the human rights act? Should women stay at home and look after the kids? Is reality TV damaging Britain?
E10Episode 10
Aug 28, 2011
Edwina Currie, Mehdi Hasan and Kiran Bali join Susanna Reid to debate: Should we spend our cash on toppling dictators? Does Britain need more immigrants? And should politicians' affairs cost them their jobs?
E11Epsiode 11
Sep 4, 2011
Susanna Reid is joined by Lowri Turner; Richard D North; Jake Bowers from the Travellers Times; Professor Patricia Casey from the Iona Institute; former presenter Ashley Blake. They discuss the questions: Should we make it harder to get an abortion? Is it racist to evict the Dale Farm Travellers? Should we send fewer people to prison?
E12Episode 12
Sep 11, 2011
Susanna Reid is joined by Peter Hitchens, Mehdi Hasan and other guests. Are Muslims being demonised? Is the war on terror still necessary?
E13Episode 13
Sep 18, 2011
E14Episode 14
Sep 25, 2011
E15Episode 15
Oct 2, 2011
Susanna Reid and guests debate: should adoption be colour blind? Is it irresponsible to be fat? And do we demonise women accused of appalling crimes?
E16Episode 16
Oct 9, 2011
Susanna Reid is joined by Lynette Burrows, Douglas Murray and Francis Beckett to argue about: is sex education damaging our children? Should we work until we drop? Should we spy on each other?
E17Episode 17
Oct 16, 2011
Susanna Reid is joined by Sir Ian Blair, Nick Ferrari and Claire Fox to argue about: Did Gaddafi deserve to die? Should the state help out problem families? Do comedians have a right to offend?
E18Episode 18
Oct 23, 2011
Susanna Reid is joined by Kiran Bali, Jonathan Bartley, Nina Myskow and Angela Epstein to debate questions: Is Britain full up? Should we ban the poppy protest? Are power and money too important to the Church of England?
E19Episode 19
Oct 30, 2011
Susanna Reid is joined by Coronation Street star William Roache, columnist Carole Malone, businessman Sir Gerry Robinson, sports star John Amaechi and feminist writer Fionola Meredith to argue about: racism, IVF for single women and reincarnation.
E1Episode 1
Jun 10, 2012
Samira Ahmed is joined by Owen Jones, Francis Boulle from Made in Chelsea, Donna Dawson and former rugby international Hugo MacNeill.
E1Episode 1
Jun 30, 2013
Samira Ahmed returns for the first in a new series of the topical programme that unpicks ethical issues with thought-provoking discussion from studio guests - and invites the audience at home to join in the debate.
E1Episode 1
Jun 22, 2014
Award-winning broadcaster Sian Williams joins Sunday Morning Live as its new presenter. Among her guests is EastEnders star June Brown who rose to fame as Dot Cotton - now Branning. One of the country's best loved soap characters, June wears her religious beliefs on her sleeve, just like her on-screen persona.
E9Episode 9
Aug 31, 2014
E1Episode 1
Jun 21, 2015
Sian Williams hosts the ethical debate show. Is climate change the world's biggest moral problem? And does glorifying battles of the past vanquish our dreams of a peaceful future?

E18Episode 18
Oct 25, 2015
Sian Williams and guests discuss Britain's relationship with China, recruiting police officers from non-white backgrounds and the impact of extending Sunday trading hours.
E1Episode 1
Jun 11, 2023
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton return. This week, Prince Harry became the first royal in over 100 years to give evidence in court, claiming that the privileges and powers of the press have been “hijacked”. We ask: "Is the press too powerful?" Also, as we head into wedding season we’ll discover how you can reduce the carbon footprint of your big day. And comedian David Baddiel tells us what it means to be a Jewish atheist.
E2Episode 2
Jun 18, 2023
Holly Hamilton and Adrian Chiles present. This episode, after a mother-of-three was jailed for more than two years for inducing an abortion after the legal limit, we ask 'are current abortion laws fit for purpose?’. Also, as it’s announced the NHS will open 10 more specialist clinics for severely obese children, we discuss whose responsibility it is to keep our children healthy. And TV presenter Miquita Oliver tells us how skipping saved her life.
E3Episode 3
Jun 25, 2023
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host. This episode, the home secretary told police leaders to 'ramp up' the use of stop-and-search powers to prevent more knife attacks. Critics say the practice disproportionately targets those from ethnic minorities, and can leave people feeling victimised. We ask if the police need to get tougher to reduce crime. Also, after world leaders met in Paris to discuss giving poorer countries access to hundreds of billions of dollars to tackle climate change, we discuss if emerging economies can afford to go green. And the plumber working for free to help the elderly and disabled.
E4Episode 4
Jul 2, 2023
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host. This week NHS consultants in England voted in favour of strikes in their fight for better pay. The industrial action will follow a five-day strike by junior doctors, a combination which could lead to huge disruption to services. We ask; is it wrong for doctors to strike? Also, the Swiss assisted dying organisation Dignitas told parliament, 'it’s about time' to legalise the practice in the UK after revealing they have so far helped more than 500 British people end their lives. We’ll discuss the religious views for and against assisted dying. And, we’ll explore the eco-friendly festival hacks to help you go green this summer.
E5Episode 5
Jul 9, 2023
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton present. This week - The House of Lords voted for multiple changes to the government's migration bill. Ahead of the debate, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York urged ministers to back changes to the legislation to ensure a 'just' and 'compassionate' asylum policy. We ask: is government policy towards refugees compassionate enough? Also, after the latest intervention, we discuss a separate motion from SNP MP Tommy Sheppard to remove the automatic right for Bishops to sit in the House of Lords. And, after 62-year-old TV star Fiona Phillips revealed she has Alzheimer’s, we hear from one woman who says her young-onset dementia diagnosis has allowed her to achieve things she once thought impossible.

E1Episode 1
Jun 2, 2024
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton explore the role of young people in national life. Plus whether modern life has created a loneliness epidemic.

E2Episode 2
Jun 9, 2024
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton ask if the rich have a moral duty to help fix the climate crisis. Also, is it time to get tough on junk food?

E3Episode 3
Jun 16, 2024
Two 12-year-old boys have been found guilty of a machete murder in a case that has shocked the nation. Should children who murder be treated differently from adult killers?
E4Episode 4
Jun 23, 2024
Should we be worried that AI will steal jobs? Plus, should those with a criminal record for breaking Covid rules have the slate wiped clean? And, tips for going green this festival season.

E5Episode 5
Jun 30, 2024
With hosts Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton. As warnings are issued that jails are near capacity, we ask: Is it time to find an alternative to prisons?

E6Episode 6
Jul 7, 2024
As a new government gets to work, we look at the faith and ethics issues facing the next parliament. We’ll also debate whether our protest rules are too strict.

E7Episode 7
Jul 14, 2024
As campaigners for a four-day working week prepare a new pilot project, Sunday Morning Live asks - should we spend less time at work?

E8Episode 8
Jul 21, 2024
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton lead discussions on the impact of immigration on the UK economy and whether athletes have a duty to use their platform for social change.
E9Episode 9
Sep 15, 2024
As a new report suggests the age at which people can access the state pension is too low, we ask ‘Is it time to raise the state pension age?’.
E10Episode 10
Sep 22, 2024
With 'buffer zones' set to come into force around abortion clinics in England and Wales, Sunday Morning Live asks whether abortion protest bans go too far.
E11Episode 11
Sep 29, 2024
Topical magazine show that gets to the heart and soul of issues of the day. Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host with a returning cast of familiar faces as they bring a moral, ethical and faith angle to the conversations impacting communities across the UK.
E12Episode 12
Oct 6, 2024
Topical magazine show that gets to the heart and soul of issues of the day. Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host with a returning cast of familiar faces as they bring a moral, ethical and faith angle to the conversations impacting communities across the UK.
E13Episode 13
Oct 13, 2024
Topical magazine show that gets to the heart and soul of issues of the day. Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host with a returning cast of familiar faces as they bring a moral, ethical and faith angle to the conversations impacting communities across the UK.
E14Episode 14
Oct 20, 2024
Topical magazine show that gets to the heart and soul of issues of the day. Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host with a returning cast of familiar faces as they bring a moral, ethical and faith angle to the conversations impacting communities across the UK.
E15Episode 15
Oct 27, 2024
Topical magazine show that gets to the heart and soul of issues of the day. Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host with a returning cast of familiar faces as they bring a moral, ethical and faith angle to the conversations impacting communities across the UK.
E16Episode 16
Nov 3, 2024
Topical magazine show that gets to the heart and soul of issues of the day. Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host with a returning cast of familiar faces as they bring a moral, ethical and faith angle to the conversations impacting communities across the UK.

E17Episode 17
Jan 12, 2025
Facebook and Instagram are abandoning the use of independent fact checkers because third-party moderators were seen as 'too politically biased'. Should political comment be moderated on social media?

E18Episode 18
Jan 19, 2025
Debates on repatriating British members of the Islamic State group and whether too many people have been diagnosed with mental health conditions.
E19Episode 19
Jan 26, 2025
President Donald Trump has vowed to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, so is it worthless without the USA? And is it wrong for charity bosses to earn large salaries?
E20Episode 20
Feb 2, 2025
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host the show that puts the heart and soul into Sundays, bringing faith and ethics to the discussions that matter most.
E21Episode 21
Feb 9, 2025
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host the show that puts the heart and soul into Sundays, bringing faith and ethics to the discussions that matter most.
E22Episode 22
Feb 16, 2025
After the Church of England's governing body rejected a fully independent safeguarding model to deal with abuse cases, we ask whether the Church can be trusted to police itself.
E23Episode 23
Feb 23, 2025
A new report suggests jailing more criminals doesn’t prevent reoffending. Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton ask if we've been too tough on crime.
E24Episode 24
Mar 2, 2025
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton host the show that puts the heart and soul into Sundays, bringing faith and ethics to the discussions that matter most.
E1Episode 1
Mar 9, 2025
As US and Ukraine officials prepare to meet to discuss peace plans, is peace at a price better than no peace? And, the small changes that could have a big impact on the planet.
E2Episode 2
Mar 16, 2025
Sean Fletcher and Holly Hamilton discuss the benefits system, the future of food and how a bit more optimism could change the world.
E3Episode 3
Mar 23, 2025
Sir Gareth Southgate says young men are 'suffering', 'feeling isolated' and 'grappling with their masculinity'. Are young men facing a masculinity crisis?
E4Episode 4
Mar 30, 2025
The chancellor’s spring statement revealed big benefit cuts and spending reductions, leading to calls from some for the richest to pay more instead. Is it time for a wealth tax?
E5Episode 5
Apr 6, 2025
New rules on sentencing criminals from ethnic minorities were abandoned following a standoff between senior judges and the government. Should ethnicity ever be a factor in criminal justice?
E6Episode 6
Apr 13, 2025
After more than 100 women from different faith backgrounds sign an open letter warning of ‘insufficient safeguards’, does the proposed assisted dying legislation put some people at risk?
Storyline
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