That was a view echoed by Professor Chris Stringer of the Natural History Museum in London.

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Chris Stringer is Research Leader in Human Origins at the Natural History Museum in London.

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This is a view backed by Prof Chris Stringer, who was also involved in the research and is an expert in human origins at the Natural History Museum in London.

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Mr Stringer said he would request a meeting with BBC Trust chairman Chris Patten.

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