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Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd

In a world of division, deception, climate crisis and splintered societies, Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd decided to take a brighter look at the world we live in, and find out what’s shaping our futures for the better. Cheerful brings together people and ideas to create a space for the game-changing policies and movements from around the world which are tackling our most pressing issues, head-on.

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Returning Series

Original Name

Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd

First Air Date

September 25, 2017

Last Air Date

January 28, 2019

Seasons

2

Episodes

5

Language

English

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S03E04

THE CASE FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL REFORM… AND HOW TO DO IT

(71) Hello! Around 7% of the population is educated in private schools but they are disproportionately represented at top universities and in society's most coveted professions. What is the impact of private schools on our overall education system and our society and what, if anything could or should be done about it? David Kynaston, author of new book "Engines of Privilege: Britain’s Private School Problem" and Melissa Benn, author of 'Life Lessons' join us. Plus we hear from renowned educationalist Pasi Sahlberg on how Finland dealt with its private school issues and succeeded in achieving both greater equality and educational excellence.

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