Is it simply envy that inspires hatred of public schools? Debate your views with satirical cartoonist & novelist - Martin Rowson, Author & broadcaster - Francis Wheen, Head Master of Harrow School - B

Speakers for the motion:

David Aaronovitch Times newspaper columnist. His latest book is "Voodoo Histories: The Role of Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History".

Martin Rowson Satirical cartoonist and novelist. He was London's Cartoonist Laureate under former mayor Ken Livingstone.

Francis Wheen Author and broadcaster. His latest book is "Strange Days Indeed: The Golden Age of Paranoia".


Speakers against the motion:

Mary Beard Professor of Classics at Cambridge University and author of the blog "A Don's Life" which has recently been published as a book.

Felipe Fernandez-Armesto Professor of Global Environment History at Queen Mary, University of London, and William P. Reynolds Professor of History, University of Notre Dame. Formerly a history master at Charterhouse School.

Barnaby Lenon Head Master of Harrow School.

Chair:

Francine Stock Broadcaster and novelist. She presents BBC Radio 4's "The Film Programme".