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23:35, This Week

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Join Diane, Andrew and Michael on BBC1 on Thursdays - or later on BBC iPlayer

Are Britain's armed forces overstretched?

On the day the UK's most senior military commander in Afghanistan admits he needs US forces to win the battle there, we'll be joined by the former army chiefGeneral Sir Mike Jacksonto discuss the future of the armed services, and whether they've been let down by our politicians.

The Daily Mail's Quentin Letts will be looking back at the week Westminster: a new Speaker, but not everyone's delighted with the choice; the Iraq inquiry backtracking continues; the Tories form a new grouping in Europe; and Bank Governor Mervyn King signals more than a note of disharmony with the Treasury.

Plus as Bercow says no to tights, and Sarko says no to burkas, do clothes still maketh the man - and woman? Presenter and fashionista Miquita Oliver will be joining us to discuss.

Do join Andrew, Michael and Diane at 23:35 on BBC One or 30 minutes later in Wales).

Political review of the week presented by Andrew Neil, Michael Portillo and Diane Abbott.




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Quentin Letts reviews the political week 
General Sir Mike Jacksonon the importance of defence 
Miquita Oliver on dressing for success

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