This radio program discusses several news stories including a shipwreck in the Mediterranean that caused a humanitarian disaster, the beginning of the trial for the murderer of Becky Watts, and the rise of substance abuse among younger people in the UK. Other topics covered are the NHS bed blocking crisis, debates around lowering the UK's voting age, opinions on university fees, and a dog poisoning incident at Crufts. The program also previews the return of the popular TV show Game of Thrones and discusses managerial issues at Manchester United.