Synopsis
Celebrities including champion boxer Joe Calzaghe and JLS pop star Aston share their tales of childhood bullying. A drama tells the story of a young boy who witnesses his friend being bullied: will he take advice from the celebrities and do the right thing by his mate?
- Programme: Newsround Specials
- Episode: Whose Side Are You On?
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Relationships Education | Respectful relationships
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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