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Stephen Nolan - 08/08/2010

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Nick Ravenscroft sits in for Stephen. Khalid Mahmood MP gives his reaction to the murder of a couple from Birmingham in Pakistan. It's thought Gul Wazir and his wife Begum were killed because of a row about an arranged marriage. Britain's top GP says people must 'face the facts and take responsibility' for their health. Professor Steve Field, Chairman of the Royal College of GPs, wants the public to stop eating, smoking and drinking so much and stop relying on the state to make decisions for them. The Rev John Yallop and his wife have been turned down as foster parents because they told the local council they were unwilling to allow gay couples into their house. He tells us why he feels he's been the victim of discrimination. It's been the televsion hit of the summer. The BBC's adaption of Sherlock Holmes has got rave reviews and massive viewing figures. But is it that good? Crime writer David Stuart Davies, TV critic Ali Catterall and GP Taylor give their opinions.