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Welcome to our series through the lens, marking the 70th anniversary of magnum photos, with me, rebecca jones. Im in london and ill be introducing you to six of the agencys greatest photographers who will be telling us how they recorded history in the making. Well hear from chris Steele Perkins, whose pictures captured the highs and lows of britain under margaret thatcher. Elliott erwitt, who photographed many of the cold war leaders. And Bruce Davidson, whose images of the uss Civil Rights Movement still resonate today. First, lets meet david hurn. As a young man he was in the heart of london...

Of people who live here. Im afraid that our lord jesus is really still weeping for this city. Happy christmas at canterbury cathedral, archbishop justin welby said that though christ was born without any political leverage, he provides more freedom to individuals than the worlds most powerful leaders. But midway through preaching, his own powers of speech began to fail. Unlike the budget, its not gin. Laughter. In rome, canterbury and here in jerusalem, christian leaders have taken the opportunity of this day to challenge the wisdom of the world that they say puts power before people and has f...

For the homeless, as rail workers and Charity Staff served around 200 rough sleepers a full christmas lunch. Volunteers worked overnight, after the last train left on christmas eve, transforming the concourse with decorations, and laying out tables. Caroline davies reports. Festive preparation under the departures board as Network Rail Volunteers prepare for their homeless guests. Theyre part of our community, theyre here every day, and i think some places would maybe just shun them away, but for us, they are an important part of the community, theyre here, we have to engage, we have to look a...

Laura plummer, whos 33 and from hull, was arrested in october with tablets of the painkiller tramadol. Her family say they are planning to appeal the sentence. The universities minister, jojohnson, has given his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. He says universities must open minds, not close them, and students should have the resilience to take part in frank discussions. The boxing day sales are under way with millions of shoppers hitting the high streets as they hunt for bargains. Meanwhile, a bbc survey has suggested that Online Shopping and early bla...

To protect free speech. Some universities and student groups have banned speakers because of their views or because they promote extremism. Mrjohnson said in some of the cases debate is being stifled. A new regulator, the office for students, is to be given powers to uphold free speech. Emily unia reports. Jo johnson wants universities to open minds, not close them. He has criticised the practice of no platforming, when student unions and other University Groups ban speakers with what are seen as offensive or unacceptable views. Its vital we uphold this principle of legal freedom of speech bec...