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5 live Breakfast
5 live's breakfast programme with news, sport, weather and money reports.
5 live Breakfast - 10/03/2008
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including business and personal finance news. Text 85058 [network rates].
All the news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest business and personal finance news. Text 85058 [network rates].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates].
All the news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance, plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Phil Williams and Rachel Burden, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
Nicky Campbell comes live from the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire, looking at issues of training, changes to the fire service since the events of 9/11, recruitment and funding. Plus the latest news and sport with Shelagh Fogarty, including business and travel updates throughout the morning. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty visit the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre and discover what it has achieved over the last two years. Throughout the morning, they will meet some of the ordinary people doing difficult jobs at CEOP, which has been instrumental in the arrest of over two hundred child sex offenders and the dismantling of three international paedophile networks. They'll also hear from those responsible for tracking and bringing paedophiles to account and find out how CEOP liaises with corporations such as Microsoft in an effort to make the internet safer for children.
All the news from the UK and around the world with Mark Pougatch and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance, plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Mark Pougatch and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance, plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Mark Pougatch and Shelagh Fogarty, plus travel and sport updates. Text 85058 [network rates].
Nicky Campbell presents live from Moscow ahead of the all-English Champions League final. Shelagh Fogarty has the latest news from around the UK and the world. Plus travel updates. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
Nicky Campbell comes live from Moscow with reaction to the Champions League final, plus there's all the main news from the UK with Shelagh Fogarty. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden, including business, personal finance, travel and sport updates, reaction to last night's action and a look ahead to the big games. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including sports reaction.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, plus travel and sport updates.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including business, personal finance, travel and sport updates.
All the news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including business, personal finance, travel and sport updates.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including reaction to the football.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including business, personal finance, travel and sport updates, reaction to the previous night's action and a look ahead to the big games.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates.
All the news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance, plus travel and sport updates.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including business, personal finance, travel and sport updates, reaction to last night's action and a look ahead to the big games. Text 85058 [network rates apply].
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty, plus travel and sport updates.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Richard Bacon and Shelagh Fogarty, including business, personal finance, travel and sport updates.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Richard Bacon and Shelagh Fogarty, plus travel and sport updates.
All the news from the UK and around the world with Richard Bacon and Shelagh Fogarty, including business, personal finance, travel and sport updates.
Mark Pougatch presents from Royal Birkdale as players tee off for the second round of The Open. Shelagh Fogarty has the latest UK and world news.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Richard Bacon and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest news from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates.
Mark Pougatch is direct from Royal Birkdale as The Open gets underway. Shelagh Fogarty has the latest news, and updates from the worlds of business and personal finance. Plus travel and sport updates.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty, including sports reaction.
Nicky Campbell is in Beijing with updates on athletics, the women's modern pentathlon and taekwondo. Plus the day's top stories with Shelagh Fogarty.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden, including sports reaction.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Aasmah Mir, including sports reaction.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Richard Bacon and Aasmah Mir, including sports reaction.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Aasmah Mir, including business, personal finance, travel and sport updates.
At a Children's Hospice in Worcestershire, Shelagh Fogarty talks to the children and families who use the services and the people who provide them.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Plus travel, sport and business.
Mark Pougatch and Shelagh Fogarty with news on the latest announcement to help ease the financial crisis and an interview with Chancellor Alastair Darling. Plus the latest sport.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present news and sport including the latest on how inflation will impact on the financial crisis, and some spiders pay a visit to the studio.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news and sport. Including reaction to the latest unemployment figures, Madonna's marriage woes and Cherie Lunghi talks Strictly Come Dancing.
The day's news and sport with Nicky Campbell and Aasmah Mir, including the repossession of homes by Northern Rock and criticism for Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Shanghai Grand Prix.
News and sport with Shelagh Fogarty and Mark Pougatch. Featuring reports on the UK in recession and an interview with shadow business secretary Alan Duncan. Plus reaction to Andy Murray's win at the Madrid Masters from his gran, and Phil Brown on another win for Hull City.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty including an interview with Home Secretary Jacqui Smith following a teen stabbing in Liverpool. Plus reports on a fatal crash on the M6, the dangers faced by aid workers in Afghanistan, and Dr. John Reid talks about Celtic's chances against Manchester Utd in the Champions League.
With Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including former MP Martin Bell's response to the story of George Osborne and the Russian billionaire, and Champions League reaction.
News and Sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Including Swindon Council's plans to stop funding speed cameras and the issue of sex education in the classroom.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with more on the impending recession, the falling value of the pound and Jonathan Woodgate's candid assesment of Tottenham's season so far.
With Shelagh Fogarty and Mark Pougatch, including reports on the new incapacity benefits system, Tottenham's new manager, and John Prescott talks about his new TV show about class.
With Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Featuring news of government measures to stop extremists coming to the UK and more grim financial predictions from the Bank Of England.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present more on the Russell Brand/Jonathan Ross affair, Barack Obama's half-hour campaign advert and reaction to Wednesday's football.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Including Paul Gambaccini's views on Russell Brand, Radio2 and the BBC.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden, including reaction to Lewis Hamilton's Formula One World Championship.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present more on the build up to the US presidential election as America prepares to vote.
Reports and reaction from America as Barack Obama is confirmed as the next US president. Plus news from last night's Champions League games.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news and sport. Featuring interviews with Bernie Ecclestone and Sarah Ferguson.
News and sport with reaction to the Glenrothes by-election result and the cut in interest rates. Plus Tony Robinson on the meaning of surnames.
With Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including reports on a call for an end to happy hours in pubs and Ricky Hatton's thoughts on Joe Calzaghe's defeat of Roy Jones Jr.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty look ahead to how the UK will mark 90 years since the end of the First World War, with reports from HMS Illustrious moored at Greenwich.
Nicky Campbell broadcasts from Hewell open prison in the Midlands, discovering what inmates are allowed to do and what happens when they go out to work.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. More on child protection, the loss of 10,000 jobs at BT and reaction to Burnley's win over Chelsea in the Carling Cup.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with more reports on child protection following the Baby P case, plus cricket updates on India v England in the first One Day International.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news and sport. Including reports on proposed changes to organ donations and the latest details on the events leading to the death of Baby P.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Featuring reports on the hijacked tanker heading towards Somalia, and what do politicians make of Strictly Come Dancing?
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news and sport. Featuring news on a proposed change in the law around prostitution, and a preview of the night's football internationals.
Presented by Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden. With more reaction to John Sergeant's departure from Strictly Come Dancing, and news of new government proposals on road safety.
With Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden. News on proposals to put lone parents back into work, and in sport - reaction to William Gallas' claims about the Arsenal dressing room.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including sports reaction and a preview of the Pre-Budget report.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news, further reaction to the Pre-Budget Report and interviews with Chancellor Alastair Darling and Shadow Chancellor George Osborne.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with coverage of the attacks in Mumbai. Plus reports on more difficulties for high street shops and reaction to last night's Champions League.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news and sport, including the latest on the Mumbai attacks and reaction to last night's UEFA Cup action.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Including the latest on how a bank has changed it's repossesion policy and how the drop in VAT has affected the high street.
Shelagh Fogarty and Nicky Campbell present. With news on checkups for child protection services following the death of Baby P, plus the row over the arrest of a senior Tory MP.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including a look ahead to the Queen's Speech and more on the continuing row over the arrest of a senior Tory MP.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including reaction to the expected fall in interest rates and an interview with Andy Murray's grandmother.
News and sport. More reaction to the Shannon Matthews case, and the latest drop in interest rates.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including the a protest stopping flights at Stansted Airport and proposed changes to the Primary School's curriculum.
With Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including an interview with Conservative leader David Cameron plus reports on plans to move cigarettes under the counter in shops.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including reaction to proposed welfare reforms and an interview with secretary of state for work and pensions James Purnell.
News from the UK and the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, with reports on Woolworths' closing down sale and updates from the First Test between India and England.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present news and sport, including reports on a new Glasgow initiative to tackle gang crime.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Mark Pougatch and Rachel Burden. Nominations for The Best Ever Chorus may now be closed and your text will not count.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden. Nominations for The Best Ever Chorus may now be closed and your text will not count.
News and sport. More on gang culture and reaction to the verdict in the Rhys Jones murder trial. Plus a look ahead to the expected rise in unemployment figures.
News and sport. Including an interview with Defence Equipment and Support Minister Quentin Davies over concerns that our armed forces aren't getting the equipment they need.
News and sport. Including an interview with the brother of two women repeatedly raped and made pregnant by their father.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Mark Pougatch and Aasmah Mir, including sports reaction.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Mark Pougatch and Chloe Tilley, including sports reaction.
All the main news Colin Paterson and Chloe Tilley, plus what Christmas Day is like for Britain's Olympic heroes such as Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton.
All the main news Colin Paterson and Chloe Tilley.
News and sport with Shelagh Fogarty and Colin Paterson. The Best Ever Chorus vote may now be closed and your text will not count.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Shelagh Fogarty and Colin Paterson. The Best Ever Chorus vote may now be closed and your text will not count.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Shelagh Fogarty and Colin Paterson, including sports reaction.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including the latest on the conflict in Gaza.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty as leading retailers announce their sales figures for December.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, with sports reaction, the latest from Gaza and reports on travel chaos at London Euston.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news, including the latest from Gaza and reports from an Olympic bootcamp in Loughborough.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. With news on a plan to guarantee billions of pounds of bank loans to businesses, and Manchester City go shopping in Milan.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Including reaction to the anticipated approval of the third runway at Heathrow.
News on the New York plane crash landing, and will Kaka make the move to Manchester?
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news on new government plans to support banks with taxpayers money in order to kick start the economy.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present news and sport with reports ahead of Barack Obama's inauguration, and reaction to Kaka turning down a transfer to Manchester City.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including a look ahead to the expected rise in unemployment figures.
News and sport with Shelagh Fogarty and Nicky Campbell. Including news on another row over police entering the Commons, and a fall in gas prices.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present with news and sport. As Britain is expected to be officially declared "in recession", a panel of experts discuss what can be done.
News and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Including reaction on the reclassification of cannabis as a class B drug.
News and sport with Shelagh Fogarty and Nicky Campbell. Including reaction to tougher penalties for absent parents who fail to pay child support.
News and sport including reaction to government advice that its not okay for children to drink at home with their parents.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including sports reaction. Plus reports on the global credit crunch.
Nicky Campbell takes your calls on the day's big story.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, asking recruits and staff what it is like to train there and what it takes to succeed.
Following the shootings of two soldiers and a police officer in Northern Ireland, Shelagh Fogarty asks if enough is done to protect and respect those who risk their lives for us.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty reveal the results of an exclusive 5 Live poll on the British military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan. Plus the day's news, travel and sport.
Nicky Campbell asks: are new school menus the route to a nation of healthy eaters, or a recipe for disaster?
Nicky Campbell broadcasts from the Brit School to find out how students combine maths with dance routines and singing lessons. Plus news and sport with Shelagh Fogarty.
Nicky Campbell asks: who is to blame for classroom indiscipline? Teachers, parents or pupils?
Nicky Campbell asks: do you want fox hunting back?
Nicky Campbell asks: is British society less homophobic than it was in the early 1990s?
Nicky Campbell asks if the vote should be a basic human right for all citizens.
Shelagh Fogarty asks: should people be paid to kick bad habits?
Shelagh Fogarty broadcasts from Lourdes, plus the day's news and sport with Phil Williams.
Nicky Campbell asks: are politicians being submerged in sleaze?
With Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden in the studio and Shelagh Fogarty in Liverpool on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Twenty years on from the Hilsborough disaster Nicky Campbell asks if it's time to bring back standing for football fans.
The French fishermen have again been blockading the Channel. Nicky Campbell asks should we be more like the French? Or have Brits forgotten how to fight their corner?
Nicky Campbell asks, following Susan Boyle's success on Britain's Got Talent: 'Are we too image obsessed?'.
News and sport, as Shelagh Fogarty and Nicky Campbell find out what people across the UK think the Chancellor can do for them in the Budget.
Nicky Campbell asks: is the Chancellor is right to hit top earners with higher taxes?
Shelagh Fogarty asks: what's the state of the real economy?
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Mark Pougatch and Shelagh Fogarty, including sports reaction.
Shelagh Fogarty asks: are male fertility problems being ignored?
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogary with the day's news and sport, and live coverage of the memorial service in Basra as British troops prepare to withdraw from Iraq.
Following the memorial service in Basra, Nicky Campbell asks: what do you think of the Iraq Conflict now?
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Shelagh Fogarty and Tony Livesey, including sports reaction.
Mark Pougatch presents from Rome ahead of the Champions League Final, plus news from across the UK with Shelagh Fogarty in London.
Shelagh Fogarty with news from across the UK, plus Mark Pougatch in Rome with reaction to the Champions League final.
Reaction to last night's European Election results. Plus news and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty.
Nicky Campbell presents from Wimbledon. Plus Shelagh Fogarty with the day's news and sport.
Nicky Campbell presents from the last Royal Show in Warwickshire. Plus the day's news and sport with Rachel Burden.
All the main news with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, and taking the pulse of the UK economy, as Andrew Verity checks for signs of recovery from Northampton.
Nicky Campbell is live at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford for a look behind the scenes three years before the games are due to start. Plus news and sport with Shelagh Fogarty.
Does the police strategy of tackling drug dealers need to change? Plus Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth on the review of compensation for injured troops, and the day's news.
News on Lloyds Banking Group reporting huge losses, and England's new Ashes recruit. Plus Nicky Campbell tries out one of the controversial swimming supersuits.
Shelagh Fogarty and Tony Livesey with news on the mounting condemnation over the freeing of the Lockerbie bomber. Plus reaction to England's Ashes victory.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Tony Livesey and Shelagh Fogarty, including sports reaction.
Shelagh Fogarty and Nicky Campbell with the day's news and sport, plus more as the row on Lockerbie bomber's release continues.
On the 70th anniversary since Britain declared war on Germany, Nicky Campbell is at the Imperial War Museum in London. Shelagh Fogarty presents the news business, travel and sport.
Reaction to Eric Joyce quitting the government over Afghanistan. Plus Nigel Farage steps down as UKIP leader, and US Model Lizze Miller on her tummy fat.
As Gordon Brown offers to help victims of the IRA get compensation from Libya, is it enough? Plus sport, including reports from Andy Murray's third round win in the US Open.
Reports on the three men found guilty of hatching a 9/11 style terror attack; T Mobile and Orange's plans to merge; and Sheffield United's goalkeeper Paddy Kenny's nine month ban.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty on reports that Britain is coming out of the recession.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news and reaction to England qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty with reports on the impact of possible cuts in public spending. The government insist it will be wise spenders but the TUC warn of four million unemployed and a return to the social unrest of the 1980s. Plus, there's new evidence that a fifth of shops are illegally selling cigarettes to children. In sport, Clijsters completes her amazing return to tennis by winning the US Open.
Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty with news that Gordon Brown is expected to admit there will need to be cuts in public spending. Plus, reaction to the death of Hollywood star Patrick Swayze and how a new scheme is reducing the number of crimes committed by heroin addicts. In sport, the twenty year old Argentine, Juan Martin del Potro, defeats defending champion Roger Federer in the US Open.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reports on former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith's proposals to overhaul the benefits system. Plus, news that medical experts are warning that a failure to agree a new UN climate deal will bring about a "global health catastrophe." In sport, reaction to Manchester United and Chelsea's Champions League victories.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that ballots have been sent out to postal workers proposing a national strike. Formula 1's Eddie Irvine on allegations of race-fixing allegations levelled at Renault and BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons hits back at critics. Plus, could laws intended to stop lap dancing clubs actually target the theatre instead? In sport, referees will have four assistants in Europa League matches tonight and there's reaction to Arsenal's victory from the jaws of defeat in the Champion's League.
Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty react to calls from leading psychiatrists to shut down websites that glorify eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. We hear about the scale of the problem and find out what's on these sites. Why your child may still be tested to get into a non-selective school and Major-General Nick Carter, who is set to take charge of our troops in Afghanistan, on his military objectives. Plus, Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens, Andy Murray is back in Britain's Davis Cup team and Vassos Alexander on his new extreme sports programme on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that business leaders believe university students should pay more for their loans and accept higher tuition fees as "inevitable". We look at guidelines that will be published this week clarifying the law on assisted suicide and hear that some police forces are not following up 40 percent of rape cases. Plus, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Vince Cable on their plans for tuition fees and your reaction to Alesha Dixon's first appearance as judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg. Nicky is in Bournemouth for the Lib Dem conference where he also hears from former leaders Paddy Ashdown and Menzies Campbell. Elsewhere, the UK border agency may fine Baroness Scotland for hiring an illegal worker, French police have started to clear asylum seekers from a Calais camp and construction companies involved in bid-rigging will be told their punishment. In sport, the FA may ban Craig Bellamy despite claims he acted in self-defence.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that Gordon Brown is prepared to scale back Britain's Trident nuclear defence system. We hear from staff and patients at Selly Oak military hospital in Birmingham, reports on Australia's 'armageddon like' dust storms and is Sol Campbell ready to walk out of Notts County after just one game?
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty are joined by Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe who claims the FA are holding back the development of football in the UK. There has been a record number of complaints against police in England and Wales in the last year and an experimental vaccine has cut HIV infection rates by nearly a third. Plus, reaction to possibly the greatest discovery of Anglo-Saxon gold, stellar revelations from India's first mission to the moon and is Bruce Forsyth too old for Strictly Come Dancing?
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty follow up claims from the Telegraph that the man who blew the whistle over MPs' expenses did so in protest over what he saw as a lack of equipment for frontline troops in Afghanistan. We speak to Douglas Young from the Armed Forces Federation and the Telegraph's Assistant Editor Andrew Pierce.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty hear from Lord Mandelson at the Labour party conference in Brighton. More on the two female police officers who've been told looking after each other's children is against the law and the latest on the arrest of film director Roman Polanski. In sport, West Ham and Millwall face punishment by the FA and England cricketers are through to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in South Africa.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty unearth what led to Fiona Pilkington killing herself and her daughter after years of abuse. We speak to the MP for the estate where it happened, former Home Secretary John Reid and current Home Secretary Alan Johnson. And our medical correspondent reports on trials to determine which of the two types of swine flu vaccine bought by the UK is most appropriate for children.
Nicky Campbell is live from the Labour party conference in Brighton where he speaks to Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Plus news that a tsunami has caused widespread devastation on the South Pacific islands of Samoa and American Samoa. Following the Sun's decision to ditch Labour in favour of the Conservatives, we hear from Gordon Brown's former private secretary Angela Smith and the Sun's Political Editor George Pascoe-Watson. In sport, Liverpool and Rangers experience defeats in the Champions League.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news of a second earthquake in Indonesia. We hear from Bob McKerrow of the Red Cross. Robert Peston reports on claims the Serious Fraud Office want to prosecute Britain's biggest manufacturer - the defence contractor BAE Systems on bribery charges. And on an historic day for the British legal system, we analyse the impact of the new UK Supreme Court replacing the Law Lords as the highest court of appeal in the land - it means there will be televised appeals for the first time ever.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reports nursey worker Vanessa George is being urged to reveal which children she abused after details emerged of appalling abuse at a nursery in Plymouth. And the latest on the two massive rescue operations still going on in Samoa and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The election of the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games is underway with Michelle and Barack Obama pitching Chicago to IOC members. Plus, the Times' TV critic Andrew Billen reacts to Boris Johnson's appearance on Eastenders.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reaction to the Conservatives' plans to cut benefits for half a million people on incapacity benefit. The Tory party conference opens in Manchester today but the issue of whether a Conservative government would hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty could overshadow things. In a first of its kind, England's World Cup qualifier with Ukraine will only be available via pay-per-view on the internet. And, we discuss an authorised history of MI5 released today called The Defence of the Realm. In sport, Rafa Benitez reacts to defeat by Chelsea with a warning his Liverpool side need to take more risks.
Nicky Campbell is in Manchester to quiz David Cameron on proposals to increase the retirement age to 66. Elsewhere, Peter Storrie on Portsmouth's second takeover in six weeks and, NBA Commissioner David Stern looks forward to tonight's pre-season friendly between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty analyse Tory plans to allow police to tell communities if there are dangerous criminals living near them. George Osborne defends his proposed cuts to public spending and as two family cars roll off the production line today, we talk to a man who helps dream up names for cars. In sport, half of the Premier League's clubs now have foreign owners.
Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden with news a national postal strike before Christmas is looking increasingly likely. We speak to Rob Jenson, Royal Mail's Operations Director, and Billy Hayes, General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union. The first year of an effort to boost UK organ donation rates has seen the number of transplants rise. But only a quarter of the population have joined the donor register.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to OFGEM's Chief Executive about calims energy bills are likely to go on rising over the next six years. Plus, a look ahead to the Iraq Commemoration service taking place at St Paul's Cathedral and, space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock on NASA's current mission to find water on the moon.
Nicky Campbell and Aasmah Mir with news hundreds of MPs are set to receive letters telling them to pay back money they claimed on expenses. And Gordon Brown is to sell off £16 billion worth of assets to shore up public finances including the Tote, the Dartford crossing and the student loan book. Plus, Stephen Gately's family react to his sudden death, the campaign to cut down on pointless noisy announcements and, how Morecambe and Wise nearly split up before they even hit the big time. In sport, Matthew Hoggard hits out at Yorkshire Cricket Club.
Shelagh Fogarty is live from Roy's Rolls on the set of Coronation Street in Manchester. She talks to cast and crew, writers and producers, and has a root around in the wardrobes of the Street's characters. Nicky Campbell has the latest reports on MPs' expenses and the National Autistic Society accuse the government of condemning people with autism to a life of financial hardship. In sport, Emile Heskey threatens to leave Aston Villa.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg who wants to extend the review of MPs' expenses to include mortgages and second homes. We also hear from Sir George Young, Conservative Shadow Leader of the Commons and, Natascha Engel, Labour MP for North East Derbyshire. Including, bullying at work, Glasgow accents, Anthony Gormley talking about the fourth plinth and, Bob Dylan's Christmas release. In sport, Rio Ferdinand will start against Belarus.
As social services departments are accused of failing to learn the lessons of some of the worst cases of child abuse - we speak to the man behind those claims. Plus news of England's win over Belarus, reaction to "weak" ratings for some NHS trusts, and how some tabloid papers were fooled by fake showbiz stories.
Should children start school later? A major report into primary education in England says children shouldn't start formal lessons until they're six years old. And the latest on Jenson Button's preparation for F1's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty hear from Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill as Jenson Button becomes Formula 1 World Champion. Financial Services Authority (FSA) Chief Executive, Hector Sants, reveals new proposals to clamp down on risky mortgages. Plus, the Welsh Secretary Peter Hain warns the BBC it could face legal action over the appearance of Nick Griffin on Question Time and, Great Britain's Beth Tweddle on her gold medal in the floor event at the World Gymnastics Championships.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news five senior managers at two of the UK's biggest prisons have been charged with serious disciplinary offences. We speak to Phil Wheatley of the National Offender Management Service, Brian Caton of the Prison Officers Association, Dame Anne Owers the Chief Inspector of Prisons and Frances Crook Director of Howard League for Penal Reform. Plus, General Sir Mike Jackson on his fears over right-wing political groups using the Armed Forces to attract votes and Marcus du Sautoy on his new Horizon programme that looks at the human brain. In sport, Hull are undone by Fulham.
Nicky Campbell and Aasmah Mir hear vaccinations against Swine flu have started. We speak to Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Steve Field, Chairman of the Royal College of GPs and Roy Lilley, former NHS Trust Chairman. In sport, Gareth Southgate is sacked by Middlesbrough and Liverpool lose again.
Nicky Campbell is live at Hull City FC for the start of 5 live's Octoberfest. He speaks to Hull City FC Manager Phil Brown and Chairman Paul Duffen. Rachel Burden speaks to Paul Tolhurst, Royal Mail's Operations Director, about the postal strike and Nick Pisani, former Question Time Editor, about the BNP's appearance on the programme.
Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden with reaction to the BNP's appearance on Question Time. In sport, Tony Mowbray tells his Celtic players to prove they're fit to wear the shirt.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that the trial of the former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is due to start. A teaching union claims that the careers of its members are being destroyed by pupils making false allegations of abuse and the University of Salford wants sound clips of your environment. In sport, Alex Ferguson criticises another referee following Manchester United's defeat by Liverpool.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan about the government crackdown on the credit card industry. Plus, discussions about Down's Syndrome, homophobic hate crimes, a recently unearthed "sea monster", Jimmy Carr apologising for his Paralympics joke and BP's falling profits. In sport, there are fears that abuse of football players could get physical.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with details of the leaked report into MPs' expenses and the British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates. Roger Liddle, former advisor to Tony Blair, and Sir Malcolm Rifkind debate the prospect of Tony Blair becoming Europe's first President. In sport, Michael Owen scores and Gary Neville is sent off as Manchester United see off Barnsley in the Carling Cup.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that the government's most senior advisor on drugs policy thinks alcohol and tobacco are more harmful than cannabis, ecstasy and LSD. Former Home Office Minister Tony McNulty is expected to be told he must repay £13,000 he claimed in expenses and apologise to Parliament. Also, the NHS in England is being accused of not doing enough to stop staff being attacked at work In sport, Arsenal's kids beat Liverpool's reserves.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that EU leaders believe they've closer to ratifying the Lisbon Treaty but support for Tony Blair becoming EU President is fading. Also, Prince Edward sparks controversy in Australia, train companies want longer franchises and the latest updates on the British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates. In sport, Martin Brundle gives his verdict on the Donington Formula 1 debacle and David Haye talks about his forthcoming clash with Nikolay Valuev.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with the latest on Professor David Nutt's sacking, serious flooding in north east Scotland, cheating to get your children into a top school and a possible BA strike. Plus reaction to all the weekend's football and Paula Radcliffe's injury in the New York marathon.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that RBS and Lloyds will be forced to sell off parts of their businesses. Plus reports on the McCanns' latest appeal, childhood obesity, young women that want cosmetic surgery, people addicted to computer games and the possible dangers of taking aspirin. In sport, Lawrence Dallaglio discusses his rugby career and Michael Owen claims he loses no sleep over not playing for England.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reaction to GM's u-turn on plans to sell Opel and Vauxhall. Five more deaths have been revealed in Afghanistan and the Kelly Report is set to reveal what MPs can and cannot claim on expenses. In sport, Manchester United and Chelsea both qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reaction to the French Europe Minister's attack on the Conservative's Europe stance. Plus, latest reports on Afghanistan, victims of crime and stress in the workplace. In sport, there's crowd unrest as Rangers draw 1-1 at Unirea Urziceni.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with latest updates from Fort Hood military base in the US where a mass shooting has left 13 dead. Plus, Sir Henry Cooper on David Haye, RBS and BA results and the Premier League clubs that won't have poppies on their shirts.
Nicky Campbell is live from Berlin on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall. Nicky broadcasts from alongside Checkpoint Charlie and hears from Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, and BBC reporter Brian Hanrahan. Shelagh Fogarty speaks to new heavyweight champion of the world David Haye and ChildLine's Chris Cloke.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that Gordon Brown is facing more criticism over the letter he sent to the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan. And one million pushchairs in the US have been recalled after a dozen children had their fingers amputated. Elsewhere, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is released and two journalists swap places to investigate whether there are similarities between Manchester and The Wire's Baltimore. In sport, Liverpool grab a draw with a controversial penalty.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with the latest news as services take place around the country and throughout the world to mark Armistice Day - commemorating the end of the First World War. Also, the man known as the Washington sniper, who shot dead ten people in 2002, has been executed. In sport, support grows for the inclusion of the old firm in a two division Premier League.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reaction to the controversy over £47 million paid in bonuses to staff at the MoD. Plus, reports on further disruption to train services, the announcement that nurses will need to have degrees and the House of Lords' decision to vote against the law on so-called "homophobic hatred". In sport, Andy Murray is through to the last 16 of the Paris Masters.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reaction to Labour's win in the Glasgow North East by-election and the British Airways-Iberia merger. Plus, news that a family have won compensation after a three year old boy was hit with a metal bar by another child. Bruno Senna, nephew of the late triple world champion Ayrton, comes in to discuss his F1 race debut with new team Campos Meta.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with the latest on the "nightstalker" attacker and the Australian Prime Minister's apology to the thousands of British children sent to his country under the Child Migrants Programme. Including reports on cyber-bullying and absent fathers. In sport, George Burley is expected to be sacked as Scotland boss.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to Angela Rippon about the news that dementia sufferers are staying in hospital too long and are often in a worse state when they leave. Plus Sir Jeremy Bagge's vociferous reaction to Elizabeth Truss, prospective Tory candidate, surviving an attempt to deselect her. In sport, Formula 1 legend John Surtees talks openly about the death of his son Henry in a motor racing accident.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty look ahead to the Queen's Speech with Michael Howard and John Pienaar. Chief Executive of the MCC, Keith Bradshaw, dismisses reports that Lord's may be renamed to fund a £400m project. And there's criticism of social networking sites for not adopting a system designed to prevent cyber-bullying and sexual abuse. In sport, Republic of Ireland face France for a place in the World Cup.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that a life-prolonging liver cancer drug has been deemed too expensive for the NHS. Plus reports on the inauguration of Hamid Karzai as President of Afghanistan and the European Council's search for a new President. In sport, there's outrage after a Thierry Henry handball shatters Ireland's World Cup dreams.
As residents in Cumbria come to terms with damage caused by the floods, Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present the latest updates. Plus Katie Price leaves the jungle, reaction to Spurs 9-1 goalfest, and why prisons need technology to block mobile phones.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present with reaction to the start of the public hearings for Sir John Chilcott's Iraq inquiry. There's also reports on the police taking of DNA samples on arrest, and the latest on the flooding situation in Cumbria. Plus a look ahead to tonight's Champion's League action where Liverpool and Rangers are in danger of going out.
Should banks refund unauthorise bank charges? A look ahead to the Supreme Court's decision. Plus more on the aftermath on flooding in Cumbria, and reaction to Liverpool and Rangers crashing out of the Champions League.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty find out more about the towns and cities vying to be part of England's 2018 World Cup bid. Plus reaction to last nights Champions League action.
Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden with news of proposals by the SNP for Scottish independence. Plus reports of more flooding, this time in North Yorkshire, and news of a temporary rail station opening in Cumbria to link communities cut off by collapsed bridges.
Reaction to the holding of five Britons in Iran after their yacht apparently drifted into Iranian waters. Plus new recommendations for social workers, and news of Tiger Woods pulling out of his own tournament. Presented by Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden.
News on the released British yachtsmen held by Iran, plus reaction to President Obama's plans for Afghanistan. Plus sports news, with news of good wins for Man Utd and Villa in the League Cup.
News and sport, including an interview with the father of a soldier who waited two years for a letter of condolence after his son was killed in Afghanistan. Plus news of talks between Gordon Brown and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, following a call for more to be done to catch Osama Bin Laden.
News and reaction to the National Audit Office's estimate that bailing out the banks will cost more than 850 billion pounds. Plus a look ahead to the World Cup draw.
Including news on possible plans for a new banker's super-tax, as Gordon Brown plans to cut public spending. Presented by Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news of the new internet safety code for children. Plus a look ahead to Manchester United's Champions League game against Wolfsburg and the rest of the day's news and sport.
News including a look ahead to the day's pre-Budget report. Plus a look back on the previous night's Champions League action as Michael Owen scores three.
Further reaction to the pre-Budget report and Alistair Darling's economic plans. Plus new details of MPs expenses, and the latest sport.
News on increasing numbers of motorists caught using their mobiles, more on the revelations surrounding Tiger Woods. Plus why Afghan aid needs to go towards healthcare and the story of the British grandmother who's won a Spanish TV talent show.
News including the battle to takeover one of Britain's most famous brands, Cadbury. Plus reaction to the winners of BBC Sports Personality Of The Year and X Factor, and reports from Italy after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi spent the night in hospital following an attack in the street.
As cuts in defence spending are expected but with better funding promised to British troops in Afghanistan, do the numbers add up? Plus a look ahead to the first Test in South Africa and more on the British Airways cabin crew strike.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty hear David Cameron's views on the UN climate talks in Copenhagen. Watford FC are on the brink of administration and could cheques be on their way out?
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to England's chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson about his guidelines for parents that give their children alcohol. Senior cabin crew member Tom Maguire discusses the collapse of the company he works for - the holiday firm Globespan. Rage Against The Machine perform Killing In The Name and 6 Music presenter Shaun Keaveny discusses the BBC's first assessment of Led Zeppelin, released by the BBC archives today. In sport, Chelsea leave it late to go top of the Premier League while Arsenal lose ground in the title race.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty present the 5 live Breakfast Climate Panel featuring Professor Nigel Arnell, Director of the Walker Institute for Climate System Research at Reading University, Richard D North, writer and broadcaster and Ed Gillespie, the co-founder of Futerra. Plus, the latest from Copenhagen and Afghanistan. In sport, England are aiming to beat South Africa in the first Test.
Russell Fuller and Shelagh Fogarty with reaction to widespread travel chaos and the death of Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling discusses Tory proposals to give homeowners more legal protection against intruders. And, Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morrello celebrates securing the Christmas number 1. In sport, former Manchester City boss Brian Horton on the sacking of Mark Hughes.
Russell Fuller and Shelagh Fogarty speak to Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas about coming out. Plus, reports on the adverse weather, the vicar who defends shoplifting and children's fitness. Ian Rankin, creator of the Rebus novels, and journalist Jenny Colgan discuss the books of the decade. In sport, Man City chief executive Garry Cook defends the sacking of Mark Hughes.
Colin Paterson and Shelagh Fogarty with the latest on the coach crash in Cornwall. Plus reports on the growing political crisis in Northern Ireland, epilepsy and analysis of the films of the decade. In sport, Johnny Herbert talks about Michael Schumacher's return to Formula 1.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Aasmah Mir and Colin Paterson, including sports reaction.
All the Christmas Day news with Colin Paterson and Rachael Hodges. And if you're getting a new gadget for Christmas we'll have an expert on hand to help you get started.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Russell Fuller and Rachel Burden, including sports reaction. Plus, Group A of our Greatest Sporting Achievement of the Decade poll.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Russell Fuller and Rachel Burden, including reaction to the execution of Akmal Shaikh in China. Plus, Group B of our Greatest Sporting Achievement of the Decade poll.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Russell Fuller and Rachel Burden, including coverage of England's victory over South Africa in the 2nd Test. Plus, Group C of our Greatest Sporting Achievement of the Decade poll.
Reaction to claims that Iranian forces were behind the kidnap of five Britons in Iraq. Plus news of the New Year Honours list, and a round-up of the previous night's sport.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Russell Fuller and Chloe Tilley, including sports reaction. Plus, the Grand Final of our Greatest Sporting Achievement of the Decade poll.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reports on the planned protest march at Wootton Basset. Islam4UK leader Anjem Choudary and local MP James Gray give us their views. Plus Dr Walid Phares on terrorism in Yemen and the father of the Chinook pilot that died in the Mull of Kintyre in 1994 on claims computer software faults may have caused the crash. In sport, Eddie Gray on Leeds dumping Manchester United out of the FA cup.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty hear from Nick Clegg who is setting out the Liberal Democrats' election priorities. Plus, an interview with Hannah Jones, a 14 year old who has had a heart transplant and Annabelle Fuller, from the Army Benevolent Fund, on the number of former Gurkhas coming to the UK. In sport, John McCririck analyses proposals to decimalise betting odds.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with further reports on the travel chaos caused by snow right across the country. In sport, we hear from Burnley manager (for now) Owen Coyle and, Michael Vaughan discusses the Third Test against South Africa and allegations of ball-tampering.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reports on the apparent failure of the latest attempt to get rid of Gordon Brown. The Royal Mail launch stamps honouring some iconic albums - The Clash's London Calling and Blur's Parklife. And, Geoff Holt is quadriplegic and set to become the first disabled man to sail solo across the Atlantic. In cricket, South Africa are preparing to see off England on the final day of the Third Test.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that GCSE and A-Levels exams due next week could be postponed for months if schools stay closed because of the weather. The Health Select Committee call for a minimum price on alcohol and A Question of Sport celebrates its 40th anniversary. In sport, Arsenal insist Cesc Fabregas won't be moving to Spain and have allegations of ball-tampering overshadowed England's 3rd Test draw in South Africa?
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to the Schools Secretary Ed Balls about weather-hit exams and free laptops for low income households. Former England cricketer Chris Broad, who was involved in a gun attack in Pakistan, gives his opinion on the terrorist attack on the Togo team at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to Andrew Gilligan about Alastair Campbell's forthcoming appearance in front of the Iraq Inquiry. Anjem Choudhary reacts to his group Islam4UK being banned under counter-terrorism laws. Former Commander of the Desert Rats, Major General Patrick Cordingley, on the new figures highlighting the number of British infantry unfit to fight on the front line. Simon Schama joins us as he returns to our screens tonight with the first episode of his new TV series Obama's America. In sport, reaction to Carlos Tevez's hat-trick for Manchester City as they beat Blackburn 4-1.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reaction to an earthquake in Haiti. Peter Barron, a spokesman for Google, discusses their threatened withdrawal from China after a cyber attack targetting gmail accounts of human rights activists originated from the country. In sport, Martin Keown provides his views on Sol Campbell's return to Arsenal.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to Claudette Werleigh, Haiti's former prime minister, and Douglas Alexander, the International Development Secretary, about the devastation caused by the Haiti earthquake. John Denham, the Communities Secretary, believes that in the past ten years poverty and class have taken over from race as the starting point for discrimination. In sport, Ronnie Whelan talks about Liverpool's FA Cup defeat by Reading.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that aid is beginning to arrive in Haiti but there are few signs it's making its way to the victims of the earthquake. And we're live from Disneyland Paris to see how little the pound is worth when we travel to mainland Europe. In sport, Peter Storrie discusses Portsmouth's financial troubles.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that Britain is tripling the amount of aid to Haiti. Including reports on violence in Kabul, the Iraq Inquiry, the Golden Globes and David Cameron's comments on teachers. In tennis, Andy Murray makes a perfect start in the Australian Open.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Home Secretary Alan Johnson reveals the government's new proposals to curb binge drinking. David Gold and David Sullivan announce they have taken control of West Ham.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that a French medical charity in Haiti are claiming American officials are slowing down the supply of aid to the country. Plus, reaction to the Nuffield Trust's claim that the NHS in England does more for less money than in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Lawrence Dallaglio and champion swimmer Kerri Ann Payne give Shelagh tips ahead of her Sport Relief swim across Hyde Park's Serpentine.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reports on assisted suicide, have a go heroes and obesity. Mark Kermode assesses this year's Bafta nominations and Colin Paterson discusses the winners at the National Television Awards. In sport, Graham Taylor reacts to Aston Villa reaching the Carling Cup final.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that Gordon Brown will have to face the Iraq Inquiry ahead of the general election. In sport, reaction to Andy Murray's latest win in the Australian Open.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty speak to Oxfam about their opposition to the Haitian government's plan to relocate hundreds of thousands of people from the capital, Port au Prince, to large camps outside the city. Yvette Cooper discusses the government's Young Person's Guarantee which is rolled out today. It says anyone between 18 and 24 who has been unemployed for at least six months will be guaranteed an offer of a job, training or work experience. Including Astronomer Royal, Lord Rees, on the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
Lord Mandelson and John Redwood react to figures that indicate Britain may finally be out of recession. Latest on the crisis talks aimed at averting the collapse of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Plus, the Observer's film critic Jason Solomon on Avatar becoming the biggest grossing film of all time. In tennis, Tim Henman and John Lloyd look ahead to Andy Murray's match against Rafael Nadal.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with the latest on the Iraq Inquiry. Contribution comes from from Philippe Sands, Professor of International Law, Oliver Kamm, columnist for the Times, and Sir Adam Roberts, Professor of International Relations at Oxford University, and co-editor of Documents on the Laws of War. Harriet Harman and Theresa May discuss social inequalities and Radio Ulster's Will Leitch has the latest from Northern Ireland. In tennis, 16 year old Laura Robson speaks to Vassos Alexander about making it to the quarter-finals of the girls' singles at the Australian Open.
Defence secretary Bob Ainsworth responds to comments made by the President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai that the country will need continued foreign support for at least fifteen years. Plus, Eurostar react to accusations that they put passengers' lives in danger and Colin Paterson reports on Disney's first black princess. In Melbourne, the Cilic camp is confident the Croat can beat Andy Murray.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Health Secretary Andy Burnham sets out plans to halve the number of smokers in England. David Davies on the most talked about issue in football - the future of England captain John Terry. And, sports psychologist Professor Craig Mahoney talks about Roger Federer's mental edge over Andy Murray.
Reaction to comments by the Pope urging bishops to campaign against new equality laws, Robbie Keane's loan move from Spurs to Celtic and the John Terry scandal. Plus, a preview of the hearing of Garry Mann, the football fan who faces extradition to Portugal over violence there in Euro 2004.
More than 820,000 people in Britain have dementia, 15% more than the previous estimate and the total is expected to pass 1,000,000 before 2025. AA Gill and Fiona Phillips speak about their experience of relatives suffering from the disease. Reports suggest that prosecutors in the US are planning to charge Michael Jackson's personal doctor with manslaughter. North Yorkshire County Council is introducing a "snow levy" for council tax payers to cover some of the cost caused by recent snow and ice. In sport, John Collins on Celtic having no Scottish players, Jeremy Guscott looks ahead to the 6 Nations and Gus Poyet on John Terry.
Toyota spokesman Shinichi Sasaki discusses another potential recall following safety issues. Plus, a look ahead to Sir Thomas Legg's report on MPs' expenses and why do so many people hate Katie Price? In sport, Portsmouth welcome their fourth owner this season.
A deal has been struck over policing and justice in Northern Ireland and British Airways announce big losses for the last quarter of the year. In sport, John Terry's future as England captain should be decided by Fabio Capello and we look ahead to the start of the Six Nations with Martin Corry, Phil Bennet and Hugo MacNeill.
Our top story this morning is Toyota and reports that they're planning to recall their green flagship Prius. Richard Bacon discusses getting news from social networking sites like Twitter. Peter Taylor discusses Generation Jihad and gaining the trust of two men convicted of glorifying terrorism. In sport, Lawrence Dallaglio and Gavin Hastings on the 6 Nations.
Latest reaction to the confirmed Toyota recall and the Ali Dizaei police corruption case. Plus, Brian Paddick on racism in the police and how the Ali Dizaei case has damaged race relations and Portsmouth's former captain Andy Awford on the potential deal to stave off administration.
Shelagh Fogarty asks: do you trust the police?
Lord Sugar on Portsmouth and the High Court winding-up order which could move the club closer to administration. Felicity Loudon, great granddaughter of George Cadbury, on Kraft's decision to close the Cadbury factory in Somerset. Bill Nighy and Richard Curtis on their campaign to establish a 'Robin Hood' tax on banks. And, the National Audit Office warn hospitals here and in Afghanistan are struggling to cope with the number of injured soldiers from the ongoing battle.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that EU Treasury ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss bail-out possibilities for the Greek economy. Ex Labour Europe Minister Denis McShane and Pieter Cleppe from Open Europe, a think tank that wants to reform the EU, debate the pros and cons of bailing out Greece. On the anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison, we speak to his grandson Mandla Mandela about hitchhiking from his school in Swaziland to get back to his granddad. Michael Scheuer, a former CIA agent, tells us how the release of details about Binyam's detention would "radicalise" parts of the UK population. In sport, Ray Parlour on John Terry's plight and how he could win round the missus on Valentine's Day. And, Shelagh joins Rhona Martin to have a go at curling.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reports on the anniversary of the Haiti earthquake and Eurostar's pre-Christmas troubles. Plus, the demise of independent record shops, children wearing makeup and Stephen Chittenden's social networking news experiment. In sport, Graham Le Saux discusses Ashley Cole's chances of being fit for the World Cup.
Nato forces have suspended the use of the rocket system involved in the deaths of twelve civilians in the town of Marjah in Afghanistan. Former Champion jockey, broadcaster and bestselling author John Francome on the death of Dick Francis. John Wadham, legal director of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, on the BNP changing its constitution. In Vancouver, Vassos is joined by Cindy Crawford to discuss the Winter Olympics.
Latest on the apparent capture of the Taliban's number two, Barclays massive profits and Robbie Savage on David Beckham's return to Old Trafford.
A major study suggests that most jurors don't understand what they're told by judges about the law before considering their verdicts. 70,000 cases in England and Wales were looked at. So are they the best way to get justice? Plus, reaction to the Brits, to the Ray Gosling interview, Claus Flugge on children's books and Viv Anderson on Manchester United's win in Milan.
The Press Complaints Commission rejects complaints about Jan Moir's Stephen Gately article. William Hague says the Tories would back sending naval support to the Falklands following a growing dispute over oil in the South Atlantic. Labour Peer Baroness Mallalieu, President of the Countryside Alliance, and Douglas Batchelor, Chief Executive of the League Against Cruel Sports, discuss Conservative plans to allow MPs a free vote on foxhunting, if they win the election.
The Conservatives are refusing to join talks about social care for the elderly until the government rules out a death tax. And an investigation is underway into Israeli links to the use of UK passports by assassins in Dubai. In sport, Amy Williams could be halfway to a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
Latest news and sport with Russell Fuller and Shelagh Fogarty. Christine Pratt, founder of the National Bullying Helpline, claims the helpline have received calls from members of Gordon Brown's staff. Reaction comes from Peter Watt, former General Secretary of the Labour Party, and the Sun's Trevor Kavanagh. Plus, latest on the floods in Madeira, Mark Kermode's assessment of the Baftas and was Man City v Liverpool the most boring match of the season?
Shelagh Fogarty and Russell Fuller with news that the three main party leaders say it's time to end the stereotype that single parents are lazy and benefit scroungers. Ed Balls, the Children's Secretary, on compulsory sex education and accusations that Gordon Brown bullied his staff. Plus, General Sir Richard Dannatt on the latest military operation in Afghanistan and current relations with Argentina over the Falklands.
Shelagh Fogarty and Russell Fuller with reaction to Alastair Darling's comments about 'forces of hell' being unleashed from 10 Downing St when he made pessimistic predictions about the economy in 2008. Schools' Minister Vernon Coaker on gang violence and Beppe Severgnini on Mourinho, and why managing in England is easy compared to Italy. Plus reports on Cheryl and Ashley Cole's split, British ice skater Sinead Kerr and Brett Lee retiring from test cricket.
Cheryl Cole is on the front of all the tabloids this morning as she's decided to split up with Ashley. Shelagh Fogarty asks: when is it right to call time on your marriage?
Shelagh Fogarty and Russelll Fuller with news that bankers' bonuses return to the spotlight as RBS releases its annual figures. George Osborne talks about his 'reluctant' acceptance of bonuses, why Britain's debt is a key priority, and the benefits of a Chancellor and a PM actually getting on well. British Gas boss Phil Bentley discusses their record operating profits. In sport, Mikael Silvestre on his charity event for Haiti, and why Arsene Wenger is right.
Shelagh Fogarty and Russell Fuller with reports on Portsmouth FC going into administration. Plus, psychologist Linda Papadopoulos on the sexualisation of children, reaction to Southern Water charging more for water in summer than winter and the boss of Odeon on 3-D cinema.
Local government minister John Denham on reports up to 25,000 council jobs are at threat as local authorities try to balance their books. And hundreds of thousands of children will today find out their secondary school place. Plus, reaction to the Chile earthquake and David Cameron's conference speech, Jesse Jackson, David Walliams and Manchester United's Carling Cup win.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with reaction to Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, being returned to prison. Plus the rules are set for the Prime Ministerial debates, and a preview of tonight's international football. There's also the latest from Concepcion as Chile's president appeals for calm following looting in the earthquake hit city.
The Government is warned that young people are being forced out of rural areas in England. Plus reaction to last night's international football.
Featuring the Humberside Fire and Rescue on the chemical explosion near the Humber, Johnny Dymond in Iceland and Steven Martens the LTA's Player Director. Plus, Colin Paterson on the Oscars with Nick Park - he gets stopped at airports when he has Wallace and Gromit as they supposedly look like semtex in x-ray machines.
Tens of thousands of civil servants are going on strike today, threatening problems at airports, courts and job centres. Including Colin Paterson at the Oscars speaking to Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Nick Hornby, Stephen Fry, Colin Firth, Jon Voight and Carey Mulligan. Plus, the Lawn Tennis Association boss defending the millions spent British tennis and the latest on the refugee tower block jumpers.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson responds to the Facebook killing, Jon Venables' recall to prison and new proposals for dangerous dog owners. Sally Gimson, the prospective parliamentary Labour candidate for South Leicestershire, and her husband Andrew on the challenges of supporting different political parties. Including reaction to The Phantom of the Opera sequel that premieres in the West End later. And, Premier League referee Mark Halsey on taking charge of his first match since being diagnosed with throat cancer in August.
Former prisoner Craig Morrison and the Sun columnist Kelvin McKenzie react to a report by the National Audit Office that says short jail terms aren't stopping thousands of prisoners committing repeat offences. Bob Wilson celebrates Nicklas Bendtner's Champions League hat-trick for Arsenal and Manchester historian and author Jonathan Schofield previews David Beckham's return to Old Trafford. Plus interviews with Clarence Seedorf, David May and Steve Waugh.
The day's news and sport with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Police in England and Wales are being urged to take anti-social behaviour more seriously. We speak to the Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Dennis O'Connor, who says many forces aren't keeping proper records on vandalism, harassment and verbal abuse. Plus Rooney steals the show from Beckham as Manchester Utd thrash AC Milan, and are the British completely obsessed with sex and fidelity?
David Way from the National Apprenticeship Service on why the scheme to offer 5,000 places in England isn't going quite as well as many would have liked. Heather Williams - who used to self harm - on why she did it and what she felt. Why parents should set up their own state schools and Jon Bangs on whether you would be happy if a BNP supporter taught your child. Eve Burt and Sheila Gunn on whether Sam Cameron is the Tories' secret weapon. Prospective Parliamentary candidate, Anna Arrowsmith, discusses what her Liberal Democrat leader thinks about her profession as a pornographic film-maker. Pete Waterman on hosting Eurovision: You Country Needs You. Eddie Irvine on Schumacher's return to Formula 1 and whether it's because he is "bored".
David Beckham is one of the most famous footballers in the world, he's England's most capped outfield player but he won't be going to South Africa. Former Manchester United team mate Andrew Cole, former England coach John Gorman and a sports therapist give their thoughts on the injury that puts David Beckham out of the World Cup. A major review into the way sexual assaults are dealt with in England and Wales has concluded more support is needed for victims. Lady Stern the cross-bench peer who led the review discusses the findings.
Sahil Saeed, the young boy from Oldham who was kidnapped, has been found safe and well. Reaction comes from Riaz Ahmed, the former Mayor of Oldham and a friend of the family, and Rahimullah Yusuf-Zai, editor of the Daily News in Pakistan. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne on the European Commission's criticism of government plans to tackle Britain's deficit. Plus, reports from the Cheltenham Festival and guests including Dunguib's jockey Brian O'Connell, the hot favourite in the opening Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
Nicky Campbell and Justine Greene with news that there are calls for the legal drug mephedrone to banned, following the deaths of two teenagers in Scunthorpe. The union planning strikes at BA gets support from the American union, the Teamsters, and Chelsea have been knocked out of the Champions League by Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan. Plus, historian Bettany Hughes on the benefits of teaching Latin in schools.
5 year old Sahil Saeed has been reunited with his father in Pakistan after being kidnapped. Fisherman's Friends - a shanty group from Cornwall - sing for us after winning a record contract. Andy Murray tells us the LTA can take their time finding a new Davis Cup captain.
Shelagh Fogarty completes her Sport Relief swim in 45 minutes - with world champion swimmer Karen Pickering commentating and Shelagh's mum turning up from Liverpool to watch. Fulham score a famous victory over Juventus - we hear reaction to a 4-1 win that puts them into the Europa League quarter finals. Six social workers have been sacked in Birmingham after a review following the death of Khyra Ishaq. The head of the Student Loans Company tells us they will improve the service to students in England after last year's fiasco.
Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty with all the main news from the UK and around the world. Tim Yeo, former Tory cabinet minister, discusses the lobbying-for-cash scandal. Mark Mardell on President Obama's healthcare reform bill that has been passed by the US House of Representatives. Mark Leech, editor of ConVerse, on the Soham murderer Ian Huntley being attacked by a fellow prisoner. In sport, Chelsea drop points to Blackburn.
Three former cabinet ministers are suspended after allegations over lobbying for cash. On top of that, more than 20 MPs - all from the three main parties - have broken rules by going on overseas trips paid for by foreign governments. The FA begins its search for yet another new Chief Executive after Ian Watmore's sudden resignation. And, Google says it has stopped censoring its search results in China.
Cars, playgrounds and parks should all become smoke free in order to protect our children's health, according to the Royal College of Physicians. Adam Brimelow talks about Mad Men, James Shaw's peatlands piece plus an inventor on how technology could replace the Chancellor's red box. Sainsbury Chief Exec Justin King on his company results and supermarket expansion and Lord Mawhinney on the FA.
The Chancellor Alistair Darling, George Osborne, Vince Cable and Godfrey Bloom discuss the Budget. A French restaurant in Edinburgh is thought to be the first restaurant in the UK to serve horsemeat. The Wurzels' Tommy Banner waxes lyrical on the need for scrumpy and traffic jams as people stockpile their scrumpy following the Chancellor's decision to raise the price of cider. In sport, Portsmouth players have stepped in to save the jobs of four of the club's training ground staff.
Former defence secretary Geoff Hoon talks to 5 live Breakfast in the wake of his suspension from the Labour Party and about the Channel Four documentary which exposed him. We look ahead to the new BBC TV Talent Show - Over the Rainbow. Sir Chris Hoy has won his 10th cycling world title.
Female suicide bombers are blamed for attacks on the Moscow Underground that have left many dead. Hours before the Home Secretary is expected to ban mephedrone, a government advisor has resigned. An interview with former Sun editor David Yelland about his battle with alcoholism and his new novel. Plus reaction on the weekend's football and the morning's money news.
The Government prepares to set out how it would pay for free care for people in England who are elderly or have disabilities. During a TV debate last night, the Chancellor Alistair Darling appeared to rule out a "death tax" to help meet the cost -- which would have taken money from peoples' estates. Instead it's thought ministers favour a compulsory insurance scheme. Nicky Campbell speaks to Health Secretary Andy Burnham about the options being considered. Plus reaction to last night's chancellor's debate which also featured George Osbourne and Vince Cable, and a look back at last night's football following Manchester City's win over Wigan.
Snow and blizzards affect Northern Ireland and Scotland. Plus Ofcom rules on Sky charges, and reaction to Man Utd's loss to Bayern and Wayne Rooney's injury.
Bosses of some of Britain's biggest firms have writted a letter backing the Conservatives in a row over National Insurance increases. Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas fears he's fractured his leg in his team's dramatic 2-2 draw with Barcelona in the Champions League. And we get listener's ideas for a name for the dramatic Anish Kapoor-designed structure for London's 2012 Olympic Park. Firms could face higher business rates, and tax dodgers to be named and shamed.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Russell Fuller and Shelagh Fogarty, including sports reaction.
Russell Fuller and Shelagh Fogarty with all the main news from the UK and around the world, including sports reaction. Featuring Ed Balls on education funding under Labour, Michael Morpurgo on children learning to grow their own food and WBA Heavyweight Champion David Haye in the studio with his belt.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to confirm the general election will take place on May 6th and campaigners says the proposed Digital Bill should be blocked. Tiger Woods talks ahead of the US Masters and Arsenal face an injury crisis ahead of the Champions League match with Barcelona.
Shelagh Fogarty is live from Parliament Street in Bury in Greater Manchester, a key marginal constituency. Plus the day's news, sport and business with Nicky Campbell and Justine Greene. Including William Hague and David Miliband, the latest on the fire in Southampton and reaction to Lionel Messi's superlative display as Barcelona beat Arsenal in the Champions League.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that there are calls for changes to the rules governing foreign doctors working here after the death of a patient. The winner of Masterchef Dhruv Baker celebrates his success, statistics suggest 98 per cent of new jobs in the private sector under Labour have gone to foreign workers and the leader of Plaid Cymru Ieuan Wyn Jones talks about his hopes of winning seats in Wales. And in sport, Tiger Woods returns to golf after the sex scandal, but is criticised by the Augusta National chairman ahead of the US Masters. And Sir Alex accuses Bayern of being "typical Germans" after Manchester United's Champions League exit.
Lord Adonis, the transport secretary, tells Breakfast that Lib Dem supporters should consider voting Labour to prevent the Conservatives winning the general election. After the death of Sex Pistols founder Malcolm McLaren, listeners answer the question, where have all the punks gone? In sport, Liverpool and Fulham are through to the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden look ahead to the Labour manifesto launch and speak to its author Ed Milliband. They also reflect on Phil Mickelson's win at the Masters and hear from the Portsmouth administrator about an appeal to allow the club to play in Europe next season after reaching the FA Cup Final. A car bomb has gone off in Northern Ireland - the Real IRA says they did it.
Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden hear from UKIP, Plaid Cymru and the Conservatives as they launch their general election manifestos. New attempts are being made to find the killers of Julie Ward, who died 21 years ago in the Masai Mara game reseve in Kenya. In football, Carlo Ancelotti says Chelsea's match with Bolton won't be easy.
Reaction to the ITV interview with Gordon Brown where he admits mistakes in the way the banks were regulated. Business leaders tell us the fault is not all with Mr Brown - he was lobbied very hard to ensure the system remained the way it was. The other political parties tell us that saying sorry is only good enough if people can be sure it will never happen again. Ahead of their manifesto launch, Liberal Democrat Danny Alexander is probed by Nicky Campbell about raising the salary of soldiers, and where the money for that would come from. People who attended a Whitney Houston concert in Birmingham last night contacted us to tell us they want their money back after what they describe as at best a 'patchy' performance and at worst "utter rubbish." There's also reports of an earthquake in northwestern China. In sport there's reaction to Chelsea's win over Bolton and Manchester Utd fans prepare to be involved in a potential takeover.
Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden talk to passengers, airport bosses and a volcanologist as a cloud of volcanic ash means British airports face massive disruption. Reaction to last nights football after Spurs beat Arsenal to boost their Top Four chances - but maybe end the Gunners title hopes. Danny Rose scores a wonder goal for Tottenham on his debut. And David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Gordon Brown make final plans for the first of the Prime Ministerial debates.
A flight leaves Glasgow for Toronto - but the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland means other airports remain at a standstill. The National Air Traffic Service tells us the disruption will continue until 0100 on Saturday Nicky Campbell is in Manchester in the wake of the first Prime Ministerial debate on ITV1. We speak to Ed Davey, Alan Johnson and Jeremy Hunt about the performances of Nick Clegg, David Cameron and Gordon Brown.
The government is considering sending Royal Navy ships to rescue Brits stranded because of the volcanic ash cloud - airlines meanwhile are concerned that the restrictions on flying are too severe. The ban on flights in UK air space has been extended to at least 0100 on Tuesday Liverpool have lost their top striker for the season. Fernando Torres has had knee surgery - and he is now a doubt for Spain's world cup squad.
A new cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland is heading towards the UK so hopes that flights can get back to normal have been thwarted. The first flight leaves Glasgow at 7am - but other airports remain closed. In the wake of the news that Adrian Chiles is to leave the BBC for ITV, Des Lynam tells us he understands Adrian's decision and that the BBC has made a mistake. SNP leader Alex Salmond talks to Nicky Campbell ahead of his election manifesto launch.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that flights are taking off from British airports again after nearly a week of travel chaos caused by a cloud of volcanic ash.
Reaction to the appearance of Nick Clegg's bank statement on the front of the Telegraph. David Miliband, Liam Fox and Ed Davey look ahead to the second Prime Ministerial debate. Plus Jessica Ennis on the Commonwealth Games and Malcolm McLaren's step son on his step father's funeral.
Shelagh Fogarty is in John's York Café in Bristol to assess how the second Prime Ministerial debate went down with people in the city. On St George's Day, Nicky Campbell discusses the nature of Englishness. British world Super Middlewieght boxing champion Carl Froch talks to Nicky ahead of his title-fight against Mikkel Kessler in Denmark on Saturday evening.
As the general election enters its last full week, Labour are warned that they face a fight for their lives. Former Tory leader Ian Duncan Smith and Charles Kennedy, ex-Liberal Democrat leader and Labour's Andy Burnham speaks to us. Chelsea are back on top of the Premier League after beating Stoke 7-0. The BBC has said sorry after a cartoon of Graham Norton appeared over the end of Dr Who as a promo for Over the Rainbow. We hear from a man from the website Den of Geek. Steve Davies tells us about his shock victory over world champion John Higgins at the Crucible and Martin Bain, chief executive of Rangers, joins us as the club win the Scottish Premier League.
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg talks about possible post-election deals, his expenses claim and party funding. Dominic Laurie reveals that Lloyds Banking Group is back in profit. Business editor Robert Peston gives his reaction. Disgraced Barings banker Nick Leeson talks about the upcoming court action over Goldman Sachs. In sport, Carl Froch talks about losing his world title bout at the weekend and Dan Keatings talks about winning gold at the European Gymnastics Championship.
There's growing crisis in the European stock markets in response to the worsening of Greece's national debt - what does it mean for us here in the UK? Doctors say A&E departments must be saved from being downgraded and replaced by specialist clinics. And, how big is religion playing as a campaign issue ahead of the general election?
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty hear how the row over Gordon Brown calling a Labour voter a "bigoted woman" could affect tonight's final Prime Ministerial debate. Gillian Duffy's nephew Peter gives us an eye-witness account on the apology given by Mr Brown. And Home Secretary Alan Johnson admits the PM is not "slick" and is not "a PR machine on legs". Frank Bruno is in the studio to talk about a new MIND campaign about mental health and F1 world champion Damon Hill, president of the British Racing Drivers' Club, tells us about the multi-million pound revamp of the Silverstone circuit.
Nicky Campbell broadcasts from the Centenary Lounge cafe in Moor Street Station, Birmingham. He gets reaction to the last of three Prime Ministerial Debates from George Osborne, Lord Ashdown and Douglas Alexander. Rachel Burden is in the 5 live studio with the latest on the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico. Reports say oil is now coming ashore in Louisiana. We talk to Liverpool and Fulham fans after contrasting results in the Europa League. Fulham are into the final, Liverpool are knocked out by Atletico Madrid. Our football correspondent Ian Dennis says he will bare his backside in Harrods if Roy Hodgson doesn't get the Manager of the Year award. And, One show reporter Dom Littlewood talks to us about the final appearance on the show of Adrian Chiles.
Police in New York launch a manhunt after the failed bombing in Times Square and release details of the prime suspect. The main parties gear up for the final 3 days of election campaigning. Snooker legend Dennis Taylor gives us his thoughts on the current scandal in the sport, and we hear from the Yorkshire golfer who hit a hole-in-one - at the age of 90.
The 3 main Westminster parties on why Europe's a big election issue, featuring David Miliband, Ed Davey and William Hague. The former Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry talks about corruption in sport. And Eric Morecambe's son Gary on newly discovered Morecambe and Wise tapes.
Alan Johnson on tactical voting, Sarah Teather on claims the Lib Dems have lost momentum and Michael Gove on his expenses and the gay community. Rory Cellan-Jones assesses the impact of social networking on this general election.
Polling stations across the UK have opened for the 44 million of us that are eligible to vote. Plus, reports on the unrest in Greece, the airports closed by an ash cloud, Danny Dyer's controversial comments in Zoo magazine and Chris Morris' new film Four Lions. In sport, Peter Crouch heads Tottenham into the Champions League.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with news that the Conservatives have won the most seats in the general election - but Britain is heading towards a hung parliament. Several well known politicians have lost their seats, including former Labour Cabinet ministers Charles Clarke and Jacqui Smith. The Liberal Democrats will be without Evan Harris and Lembit Opik and Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson lost his seat. In Luton South, the broadcaster and journalist, Esther Rantzen, failed in her attempt to get elected as an Independent and Caroline Lucas is the Green party's first MP, winning in Brighton Pavilion. In the Phone in, Nicky asks, who should be the next Prime Minister?
The discussions to form a new government dominate the news agenda - former Conservative Defence Secretary Michael Portillo tells Nicky Campbell that a deal has to be concluded as soon as possible to keep the markets stable. The ex-leader of the Liberal Party, Lord Steel, says that there's no rush and that a long-term deal is the key. Elsewhere a listener who said he couldn't understand what was funny about terrorism reviews the new film about home-grown jihadis Four Lions, and the librarian of the Royal Society explains to Shelagh Fogarty why a piece of of wood is about to be sent into space. And there's coverage of Chelsea winning the Premier League, including from the club's Chief Executive Ron Gourlay who says that their victory was due to the club being a tight unit that wasn't undermined by captain John Terry's off-field troubles - and that he's a Rangers fan.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with the latest on who's going to do a deal and form the next government with analysis from chief political correspondent John Pienaar. Tessa Jowell defends Labour's position and states there will be a referendum on voting reform. David Blunkett says Gordon Brown has served his country well - but any plans for a rainbow coalition would damage not only Labour but the UK too. Sir Malcolm Rifkind compares the idea of deals to keep Labour in power to the actions of Mugabe in Zimbabwe. Liberal Democrat Simon Hughes explains that the meetings between Labour and the Liberal Democrats at the weekend were "private" not "secret". Jeffrey Donaldson tells us Labour have already been in touch with the DUP and warns any deal would come with financial strings attached for Northern Ireland. Finally, SNP's Angus Robertson describes what he wants out of a coalition deal.
Prime Minister David Cameron has started to name his Cabinet after forming a historic coalition with the Liberal Democrats. Social historian Juliet Gardiner and John Curtice, Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde, analyse the legacy of New Labour's 13 years in power. Alistair Campbell speaks his mind about journalists, saying he'll say what he likes as they say what they want about him. In sport, Fulham are in Hamburg to face Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final.
New Health Secretary Andrew Lansley discusses how a spending review will affect the NHS. Michelle Kurland, executive producer of Junior Apprentice, discusses the new BBC programme. Nick Pisani, Editor of Question Time from 2000 to 2006, on advising new Prime Minister David Cameron on style and presentation. Three new MPs - Conservative Mark Spencer, Labour Yasmin Quereshi and Lib Dem Gordon Birtwhistle - talk about the new challenges they face in parliament. Anthony Howard, a political journalist and historian, provides a historical perspective of hung parliaments and coalition governments. In sport, Fulham head home from Hamburg with their Europa League dream over.
Scotland's only Conservative MP speaks to Nicky and Shelagh as David Cameron makes his first official visit to Scotland as Prime Minister. Foreign policy expert, Professor Malcolm Chalmers, discusses the special relationship between Britain and the US. Dr Sedig Benzala talks about operating on the 9 year old sole survivor of the Libyan plane crash. Colin Montgomerie, Europe's Ryder Cup captain, is confident of winning back the trophy. England are through to the World Twenty20 final and David Beckham hands over England's 2018 World Cup bid in Zurich.
Reaction to the Lord Triesman affair from Alec McGiven, chief of England's 2006 World Cup bid, and former Mirror editor David Banks. Tony Woodley of Unite and former British Airways executive Derek Jewson discuss imminent cabin crew strikes at BA. Daryl Hannah joins Nicky and Shelagh in the studio to discuss how aware children are about green issues. A study suggests watching TV and playing computer games is more important to most children than saving the planet.
Rachel Burden and Nicky Campbell with news that the BA cabin crew strike has been blocked by the courts. Derek Simpson from Unite claims that the court ruling was a dark day for democracy in Britain. A cabin crew member, Sarah, said the strike will succeed eventually and they'll keep on trying to take industrial action to show British Airways they're serious. The Labour bencher John McDonnell tells us he plans to stand for the Labour leadership now that MP John Cruddas has said he won't go for it against David and Ed Miliband. And the former sports minister Richard Caborn says the Football Association needs a radical overhaul in the light of the allegations about Lord Triesman. He was forced to step down at the weekend after one of his conversations was secretly recorded by one of his friends.
There are more deaths as the violence in Thailand escalates. Lord Coe discusses the new mascots for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Lord Falconer criticised government plans for major reform to many of the UK's laws.
Andy Burnham, the former health secretary, tells Nicky he thinks Labour made some fundamental mistakes in the election campaign. He talks about the party's views on wealth and says it should never be the case that Labour has no views about pay at the top of the scale - but he thinks that's the impression they sometimes give. Diane Abbott also tells us of her intention to stand. She says so many people have asked her to enter the contest, she's decided to give it a go. And Bill Cash, the Conservative MP for Stone, tells us he's worried that the new Lib/Con coalition document, released this morning, may mean the Tory manifesto is watered down in a way that many backbenchers will not like. In sport, Aston Villa reject a transfer bid from Manchester City for James Milner.
A family from Lancashire is shot dead in Pakistan. BA records record annual losses. We investigate rumours that the authorities are clamping down on people flying the cross of St George ahead of the World Cup. We mark the end of an era as one of TV's most memorable characters, DCI Gene Hunt finally hands in his badge.
Chancellor George Osborne will announce £6 billion worth of cuts to public services. Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne challenges the coalition's approach to fiscal management. Sarah Ferguson has admitted to a serious lapse of judgment when she offered access to the Duke of York in return for cash. Italian football journalist Beppe Severgnini discusses Jose Mourinho's probable move to Real Madrid. Jimmy Armfield praises Blackpool manager Ian Holloway for getting the Tangerines into the Premier League.
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on the government's priorities in the next Parliament ahead of the Queen's Speech. Graham Taylor on England's performance in their World Cup warm-up match against Mexico at Wembley. Marks and Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose presents his company's annual trading figures for the last time before standing aside as chief executive.
English schools are to be offered the chance to become academies and take control of their own budgets - Education Secretary Michael Gove explains his reasoning. Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith discusses the notion of directly elected police chiefs - an idea she had to back off from while she was in government. The Faces were one of the great seventies rock bands - and Simply Red weren't. So, can Mick Hucknall fill Rod Stewart's winkle pickers as the group reforms? And should prospective parents be allowed to chose the sex of their unborn children? Lord Winston holds forth ahead of a discussion between a professor and a medical ethicist.
Police continue to question a man about the murders of 3 women in Bradford - we hear from a woman working as a prostitute in the area. Business secretary Vince Cable inists he's happy as part of the coalition government. The Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has described the benefit system as "bust" - his predessor Yvette Cooper defends Labour's record. Our reporter Stephen Chittenden and Ian Gilbert make the "pilgrimage" from Ramsgate to the French coast in their little ship Papillon to mark 70th anniversary of Dunkirk. And a soldier who was rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk all those years ago, relives the experience. Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, now part of the Test Match Special team, talks about match-fixing in the sport.
As a criminology student heads to court to face three charges of murdering sex workers, we hear from people working to get sex workers off the streets and over their addictions. A drummer plays us the rhythms he's invented to induce a goal-fest of a World Cup. Alastair Campbell told us why the government was wrong when they refused to put a minister up to argue with him on Question Time. And Stephen Fry tells us what he makes of his brand-new iPad. The author of the new James Bond novel is unveiled. And former England striker Darius Vassell tells us who should play up front for England in the World Cup.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Colin Paterson and Shelagh Fogarty, including sports reaction. The White House says it's prepared for the "worst possible scenario" over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Bob Deans, the Director of the US National Resources Defence Council - an environmental advocacy group, explains how serious a natural disaster this is becoming. Jonathan Aitken, former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, says David Laws had to step down after using taxpayers' money to pay his partner rent. Derek Simpson, the Joint General Secretary of the unite Union, on holding their conference in Manchester and the latest cabin crew talks. After winning an Olympic gold eighteen years ago, retiring for a decade, Greg Searle has won gold again at the Rowing World Cup in Slovenia. And Graham Gooch, former England captain, discusses Bangladesh's fight back.
The UN Security Council, emerging from all-night talks, call for an "impartial" investigation into the attack on the ships on their way to Gaza, which killed ten people. After a day of demonstrations across the world, relatives of some of those on board told Nicky and Shelagh how worried they were about their loved ones. The Israeli Ambassador tells the programme his country regrets the deaths but wasn't to blame.
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with the latest on Israel's storming of a flotilla of ships carrying aid to Gaza. Kirsty Rushworth, daughter of the missing Bradford woman Susan, says that her mother had stopped working as a prostitute six weeks before she saw her for the last time. The government's health advisory body, NICE, wants a minimum price per unit of alcohol in England. Former schools minister Jim Knight and former Tory spin doctor Joanne Nadler look ahead to David Cameron's first Prime Minister's Questions. Ashley Banjo from Diversity talks about Britain's Got Talent.
David Cameron and Teresa May are preparing to meet the police and the families of Derrick Bird's victims in Cumbria. A former press officer from Gloucestershire police, who handled the media around Fred West, talks about the huge pressure of 24 hour rolling news on officers. And with seven days to go before the start of the World Cup, Nicky Campbell is at the South African High Commission talking to fans from all 32 countries taking part. He hears from the Uruguayan international, ex-Chelsea and Spurs striker and now manager of Brighton & Hove Albion - Gus Poyet.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Rachel Burden and Nicky Campbell, including sports reaction.
Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty with the day's news and sport. Deloitte have revealed that Premier League clubs have seen their profits halved and that the world's most profitable league is now the German Bundesliga. The Scottish government says alcohol-related problems cost the economy £3.6 billion a year. Our reporter, Laura Maxwell talks to drinkers in Glasgow to see whether they think Scotland's problems are worse than anywhere else in the UK. The candidates for the Labour leadership campaigned for the support of fellow MPs at a hustings in Westminster last night. The two hospitals treating twin girls attacked by foxes say they remain in a serious but stable condition this morning. One of the girls was moved to Great Ormond Street Hospital last night. By the age of 10, a third of children have looked at online pornography - that's the conclusion of a new study commissioned by Psychologies magazine. Plus, Big Brother's creative director Phil Edgar Jones on the show's last series.
Shelagh Fogarty asks, is it time to get rid of urban foxes? Two babies are in a serious but stable condition after being mauled by a fox in their cot in London. Urban fox levels are on the rise at the moment - there's around 33,000 of them living in cities - a little under a third of them in the capital - that's around 30 for every square mile in London.
Phil Williams and Shelagh Fogarty with the day's news and sport. Services are being held across West Cumbria to remember the victims of last week's shootings. Mildred Muhammad speaks about being married to the Washington Sniper at the time he carried out the shootings in 2001. Astronomers will be searching the skies for alien life forms and trying to work out the origins of the universe, using a new telescope later today. Italian football journalist Beppe Severgnini on Rafa Benitez going to Inter Milan to replace the Special One, Jose Mourinho. Plus, Britain's Got Talent winners Spelbound live in the studio and long jumper Jade Johnson who's a big fan.
News and sport with Phil Williams, Shelagh Fogarty and Nicky Campbell in Johannesburg. The self-styled "Crossbow Cannibal" Stephen Griffiths has tried to kill himself in jail, reports say. Hazel Blears and Tessa Jowell discuss the prospect of Diane Abbot becoming the next leader of Labour party. Boris Johnson is to feature on a dance record - the anonymous DJ behind it, a friend of Fatboy Slim, is in the studio. As the World Cup opener approaches, Nicky describes bumping into ex Uefa boss Lennart Johanssen in the street.
Justice Minister Ken Clarke is planning radical prison reforms to 'shut the revolving door of crime and reoffending'. Reaction to the deaths at Lindsey Oil refinery and a house fire in Anglesey. Dame Stella Rimmington and Sir Christopher Meyer respond to news that a Russian spy ring has been discovered in the US. Liverpool fan James McKenna on Roy Hodgson's appointment at Liverpool plus all you ever needed to know about a scandal that's rocking the world of sumo wrestling. Visit the 5 live Breakfast blog: bbc.co.uk/5live Email: breakfast@bbc.co.uk Text: 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty hear about Andy Murray winning through to the semi-finals at Wimbledon. Deputy PM Nick Clegg explains his plan to ask the public which laws and regulations they would like to see abolished. Chair of the BBC Trust Sir Michael Lyons says we should know which stars are earning the most money at the BBC. Nigerian sports reporter Oluwashina Okelegi discusses the Nigerian President's decision to bar the national football team from international competition for 2 years. John Simpson explains why the Taliban won't talk with NATO. Visit the 5 live Breakfast blog: bbc.co.uk/5live Email: breakfast@bbc.co.uk Text: 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
Shelagh Fogarty is at Wimbledon ahead of Andy Murray's semi final v Rafa Nadal. She hears from Tennis Correspondent Jonathan Overend and chats to former champion Goran Ivanisevic. The National Audit Office reports on attempts to reduce health inequality in England. It says targets have not been reached. Phil Williams gets the details from health correspondent Jane Dreaper. The former 5live presenter Allan Robb has died at the age of 49. We hear a tribute from childhood friend and colleague Nicky Campbell.
News from the UK and around the world with Shelagh Fogarty and Nicky Campbell. Including the latest from the World Cup in South Africa, plus travel updates. Visit the 5 live Breakfast blog: bbc.co.uk/5live Email: breakfast@bbc.co.uk Text: 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
Reports from across North East England as police continue the hunt for the former bouncer suspected of killing one person and injuring two others. We ask why the alleged gunman was released despite making threats against his partner and the police? A head teacher from West Yorkshire tells us how scrapping plans to refurnish 700 schools across England will affect her teachers and pupils. ASDA becomes the latest retailer to be criticised for underpaying it's foreign workforce in the push for cheaper prices. A representative of the company denies the charges and invites the charity Action Aid on a fact finding tour. Cheryl Cole has reportedly contracted malaria after a visit to Tanzania. Fans and former Premier League players from Uruguay and the Netherlands assess their teams chances ahead of the first World Cup semi-final in Cape Town.
The police continue their manhunt for a gunman suspected of shooting three people in Northumberland. Peter Tompkins from the Public Sector Pensions Commission kicks off our look at public sector pensions throughout the morning. Crispian Cuss, a former officer with the Royal Dragoon Guards, reacts to news that British troops in the Sangin area of Afghanistan are to be replaced by US troops. Vassos asks the chairman of the Orange Supporters Club whether the Netherlands are 'too Robben reliant'.
Armed cars have arrived from Northern Ireland, specialist sniper teams have been drafted in from the Metropolitan Police, helicopters with heat seeking devices have been flying over the area - but despite a staggering display of police hardware, Britain's most wanted man has evaded capture for another night. Roberto Martinez discusses Spain's victory over Germany and their first ever World Cup final. Plus, updates from the Tour de France and a debate about the future of DAB radio.
Reaction from the US, Russia and the UK on the exchange of spies by the former Cold War superpowers. The latest from Northumberland, where the suspected gunman is still on the run. South Africa's Deputy High Commissioner to the UK, on the legacy of the World Cup for his country. In sport, the Olympic and World women's 100m champion failing a drugs test, the huge pay deal for basketball superstar LeBron James, and the Dutch Gary Lineker.
Breakfast looks back at Spain's victory in the World Cup final. We pick over the first revelations from Lord Mandelson's memoirs. David Coulthard gives his verdict on the British Grand Prix.
A report has been published saying training front-line public servants like postmen or people working on housing estates should be trained to tackle anti-social behaviour. The GMB union on the headteacher who was paid more than £200,000 last year. Mark Ellen on 25th anniversary of Live Aid. Plus, a Guardian journalist and former prisoner Erwin James debate the issue of Raoul Moat being made into a hero by some people.
The search continues for the rogue Afghan gunman who killed 3 British soldiers. What did Tony Blair really think of Gordon Brown? There are more revelations from Lord Mandelson's memoirs - we speak to someone who was at the heart of the Blair premiership. As Jonathan Ross records his last TV chat show for the BBC, will he be missed by the Beeb?
Nicky Campbell and Vassos Alexander are in St Andrews for the first day of the Open Championship. As tapes of the killer appealing for psychiatric help are released, Rachel Burden interviews Kelly Stobbart, whose sister Samantha was shot by Raoul Moat. Rachel also interviews Business Secretary Vince Cable about university funding plans - and about apparent cracks in the Lib-Dem half of the coalition government. And as Lord Mandelson's memoirs cause riples in Labour ranks, Matthew Parris tells us what makes for a political page-turner.
Nicky Campbell presents from the Open at St Andrews with Rachel Burden in the London studio. Graham McDowell's dad, Ken, is asked how his son's doing after winning his first major, the US Open. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is been among the fans braving the weather. He tells Nicky he thinks Scotland's not only one of the best places to play golf, it's also one of the cheapest. Plus, reaction to Robbie's return to Take That.
Education Secretary Michael Gove explains what David Cameron's Big Society is - and defends new legislation abiout Academy Schools. Tom Burton is one of the holidamakers stranded overseas by the collapse of Goldtrail - he says that staff in the hotel where he's staying are being aggressive and violent towards him and his girlfriend as they try to work out how to get home. Mylene Klass thinks playing the piano makes you a better academic pupil at school - but won't confirm whether or not she's going to be the new presenter of the One Show. And a former professional footballer-turned-personal trainer talks us through the misery that is pre-season training.
David Miliband is challenged about the decision to release the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing. The first commissioner for victims of crime in England and Wales says the criminal justice system is treating them as "a poor relation" and "an afterthought". Professor Bryan Sykes, professor of human genetics at Oxford University, discusses the front page of this morning's Sun - a photograph of a little white girl, with a mop of blonde hair and blue eyes, being held by her black parents. Former Liverpool and West Ham defender Neil "Razor" Ruddock talks about Joe Cole's decision to join Liverpool and their new manager Roy Hodgson.
An exclusive interview with David Cameron, where he talks about a possible troop withdrawal from Afghanistan starting next year, plus the "essential relationship" with the US. Plus, the fate of the British computer hacker Gary McKinnon, which is followed by reaction from Gary's mother, Janice Sharp. We also look at the issue of ticket machines at railway stations and how they are too confusing fro travellers according to the watchdog Passenger Focus. Also, the latest on Roy Hodgson's attempts to revamp Liverpool Football Club, how Apple managed to chalk up more than $3bn in profit in 3 months - despite problems with the new iPhone and Robert Peston on the news that BP is selling some if its assets to cover the cost of the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.
Two British soldiers have been shot dead while trying to rescue an injured colleague. Jonathan Bartley, the father who confronted David Cameron during the general election campaign, discuss the Academies Bill. Report says hundreds of people are dying every year because they're not being treated quickly enough for the early symptoms of stroke. As Dan Brown's latest novel goes on sale in paperback, we ask if criticism of Brown is just a case of literary snobbery? Dutch journalist Arno Vermeulen believes Martin Jol will stay at Ajax.
Jack Straw has been asked to go before the US Senate inquiry into the release of the Lockerbie bomber. There are plans in England to build affordable rural housing without planning permission. The gap between the number of people dying before the age of sixty-five in the richest and poorest areas of Britain has grown to its biggest level since the 1930's depression. And, we hear from one of the hundreds of sheepshearers who fly to the UK from Down Under to give the wool industry a helping hand.
Nicky Campbell presents live from the site of the London Olympic Stadium, 2 years before the start of the games. BP reports quarterly losses of eleven billion pounds as Greenpeace claim to have shut down dozen of BP service stations in the London area. And Shelagh Fogarty tries her hand at archery in her bid for Olympic gold.
As David Cameron leads Britain's biggest ever trade delegation to India, Lord Jones tells Nicky Campbell why we send aid to a country that has its own nuclear and space programmes - and how much business we can do together. The Spanish region of Catalonia is voting on whether to ban bull-fighting, so British matador Frank Evans, known to Spaniards as El Inglés, defends his sport againt criticism from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The dentures upon which Churchill depended in order to make his most famous war-time speeches go under the auctioneers hammer tomorrow - former keeper of the Churchill Archives Piers Brendon tells us about one of history's most valuable top-sets. And after Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he wishes he hadn't had to take his squad all the way to the USA, Neil Warnock talks us through the best - and worst - pre-season tours of his career.
The Disasters Emergency Committee is appealing for donations to help people caught up in Pakistan's floods. Naomi Campbell will give evidence at a war crimes tribunal at the Hague today - she's alleged to have been given a diamond by the former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who's facing charges relating to the civil war in neighbouring Sierra Leone. Can religion ever be cool? Elliot Bohannon, from Catholics with Attitude who make Catholic clothing, and Poppy MacDonald, a young Catholic who wears her red Yeovil Diocese hoodie with pride, discuss. 5 live's Laura Maxwell on the breaking news that the three children who died in a flat in Edinburgh yesterday afternoon had been on a police missing persons list last month. Some of the biggest names in British film have urged the government to rethink its decision to scrap the UK Film Council. James McAvoy, Emily Blunt and Pete Postlethwaite are amongst those who've signed a letter that's been published in this morning's Telegraph but Chris Atkins is a film director and producer who says it should be scrapped.
Phil Williams and Rachel Burden with the news and sport. The coalition government's latest plans to catch benefit cheats involves using a private credit rating company to detect those who make false claims. Including, falling house prices in the UK, the flooding in Pakistan and the latest on the trial of former Liberian leader Charles Taylor at the Hague. In sport, Aston Villa fans and former players react to the shock resignation of manager Martin O'Neill. Hayley Milner also drops by after winning a gold medal in the 400 metres individual medley at the European Swimming Championships in Budapest.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Phil Williams and Rachel Burden. Plus travel, sport and business.
Phil Williams and Rachel Burden with the news and sport. Mickey Clarke explains what condition the economy is in, and whether we're heading for a double dip recession. Former England manager Graham Taylor tells us what he thinks of fans booing England at their friendly against Hungary.
News and sport with Rachel Burden and Phil Williams. A leading obesity surgeon says some overweight people are beyond help and should be treated as if they have an incurable, terminal disease. Ahead of the opening weekend of the Premier League, former Arsenal keeper Jens Lehman comes into the studio with the Premier League trophy. Plus, holidaymakers react to the collapse of the tour operator Sun4U.
Phil Williams and Rachel Burden with reaction to the Health Secretary's apparent call to get rid of mixed sex hospital wards. The International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell talks about Pakistan and the aid needed to deal with the floods. And following the release of new action movie The Expendables, does it mean the musclemen are back in Hollywood? In sport, David Seaman gives his take on the weekend's football, including a string of goalkeeping gaffes. And, Mark Petchey describes Andy Murray's win over Roger Federer in Toronto.
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A man is released on bail as investigations continue into the alleged betting scam involving members of the Pakistan cricket team. Plus reaction to Colin Montgomerie's Ryder Cup team selection.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Plus travel, sport and business. David Blunkett gives his reaction to Tony Blair's interview with Andrew Marr. There's reaction to the resignation of a special adviser to the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, from the former political editor of The Sun, George Pascoe Watson. A Freedom of Information request by the BBC has revealed that more than 2,000 police officers have had three or more complaints made against them. We ask Brian Paddick, former deputy assistant commissioner for the Metropolitan Police, whether we should be concerned. And French researchers have come up with the formula to explain incredible free kicks that appear to bend into the goal. They looked at the one Roberto Carlos scored for Brazil against France in 1997 - and have concluded it was not a fluke.
Shelagh Fogarty goes back to school, to see the effect of education cuts on Leytonstone Business and Enterprise Specialist School in east London. The school's rebuilding project was put on hold because the government said the previous administration's school building initiative was hugely expensive and bureaucratic. Shelagh hears from the school's headteacher, Luke Burton; Graham Stuart, the Conservative MP who chairs the Commons Children, Schools and Families Select Committee; and the Shadow Education Secretary Ed Balls. Plus the rest of the morning's main news from the UK and around the world, with Nicky Campbell.
An exclusive investigation into street drugs, with senior police officers and drug dealers. Police are warning that drug dealers are increasingly using a "lethal cocktail" of "dangerous" and "unpredictable" substances to bulk out recreational drugs. Dealers have told 5 live Breakfast they've used horse tranquilliser, rat poison and even cut glass to maximise profits. Plus all the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, including travel, sport and business.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Wayne Rooney puts his personal troubles behind him to score for England in the Euro 2012 qualifier in Switzerland. Shaun Custis, football writer from The Sun, rate the team's performance (7.05am). Prince Charles is due to visit the West Yorkshire town of Todmorden, as he continues his green train journey across the UK. Helena Cook, one of the founders of 'Incredible Edible Todmorden' explains why people have been willing to grow their own fruit and veg - and give it away to the community (6.25am). And as the line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing is revealed, former MP Ann Widdecombe tells how she intends to foxtrot, tango and charleston her way to the 2010 title (8.25am).
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Terry Jones, the US pastor who threatened to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday says his plans are "on hold". But Bryan Thomas, who lives in Gainsville where the burning was due to take place, tells us a sect has burned a Koran in the town already. A day before the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Noman Benotman, a former friend of Osama Bin Laden, explains why he's calling on al-Qaeda to end its armed struggle. A rescue operation to save a stranded humpback whale is due to resume, off Shetland. It's believed to have got its tail stuck among buoys and ropes used to catch shellfish. Jan Bevington who runs the Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary explains what the rescuers will be doing. And with the final eviction about to take place in the final series of Big Brother, we're live outside the house that's brought some unforgettable moments in the last ten years.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. As the Trades Union Congress begins in Manchester, Nicky and Shelagh speak to the TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber about his upcoming address, and Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude. The British Red Cross says children need to learn first aid skills to help friends who become dangerously drunk. First aid expert Joe Mulligan says every young person should be given the skills to be able to cope in a crisis. And Strictly Come Dancing's Jimi Mistry and Flavia Cacace, on how they're knuckling down to three weeks of solid ballroom practice.
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Presented by Nicky Campbell on Tyneside, and Shelagh Fogarty in Edinburgh. Nicky kicks off 5 live's Septemberfest, live from the A&P Tyne shipyard, the biggest shipyard in Newcastle-Gateshead.With BBC-commissioned research suggesting the industrial North East is vulnerable to public sector cuts, local business leaders and employees debate how the region will fare in the spending review. Nicky hears from ex-Newcastle United chairman Freddie Shepherd, and finds out how 100 jobs on Tyneside have been secured - thanks to the Bangladeshi navy. Meanwhile, Shelagh Fogarty is live on Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh, as the crowds build for the start of the Pope's four day visit to the UK. Guests include Archbishop Vincent Nichols, head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales (2h 5mins), Monsignor Michael Regan, who's in charge of planning the Pope's visit to Edinburgh (0h 5mins), and Sinéad O'Connor, who has strong views on child abuse within the Catholic Church.
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All the main news from the UK and around the world with Ian Payne and Shelagh Fogarty. The Chair of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Ijaz Butt, makes allegations about the conduct of England's players at Friday's third one-day international at The Oval. US marines have taken over control of Sangin in Afghanistan from British troops, the area where there have been the heaviest British casualties. We're joined by the commanding officer of the Royal Marines 40 Commando Lt Col Paul James, and his American replacement in Sangin from the US Marine Corps, Lt Colonel Clay Tipton. Shelagh's at the Liberal Democrat party conference in Liverpool, where the day's main event will be party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's keynote address to his party members.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden. More than 200 deaths a year could be prevented if young drivers were banned from our roads at night or from carrying passengers of their own age, according to public health experts about to meet in London. Terry Jones tells us about the death of his 16 year old daughter Louise in a car driven by a newly qualified 18 year old in Ebbw Vale. There are concerns over the readiness of the athletes' village at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, with the opening ceremony just under a fortnight away. Team England calls for improvements. And we meet the security guard who's just had his 52nd rejection letter - after applying to be manager of football sides including Manchester City, Millwall and Argentina. Email: breakfast@bbc.co.uk Text: 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
Police forces in England and Wales don't take anti-social behaviour seriously enough, according to a new report called 'Stop the Rot' from police inspectors the HMIC. We speak to a victim of antisocial behaviour, and Sir Denis O'Connor, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary. Plus travel, sport and business from around the UK.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden. The Government says families will be hundreds of pounds a year better off because it's scrapping plans to re-evaluate council tax in England. Steve Freer, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, says it's a missed opportunity to bring fairness back to a system that's nearly 20 years old. Swimmer Mark Foster talks about some of the "woeful" accomodation he's stayed in, as India rushes to finish athletes' blocks for the Commonwealth Games. Campaigners say if glass were banned in pubs and clubs and replaced with plastic, it would save lives. Mark Hastings from the British Beer and Pub Association defends the current policy of letting each venue decide.
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All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. A new study says ADHD could be passed through families, and isn't down to bad parenting. Professor Anita Thapar from Cardiff University explains her research. Edwina Currie and Jacqui Smith discuss women in politics, as Harriet Harman steps down to leave the three biggest UK parties once again being run by men. And, in the first half-hour, we mark fifty years of the Flintstones, the cartoon that reminded people that animation could be enjoyed by adults. Email: breakfast@bbc.co.uk Text: 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
As a review of the UK's defence capabilities is released, Nicky asks the Defence Secretary Liam Fox whether we would any longer have the capability or the resources to launch a task force as we did during the Falklands conflict. And Eric Grove, Professor of Naval History and a Director of International Security and War Studies at the University of Salford offers his analysis. The teacher who described state schools as "utterly chaotic" in a speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham has left her job at a school in south London. Katherine Birbalsingh tells Shelagh about what she feels needs changing about the education system. Plus the French oil blockades rumble on - Thierry Dedieu from the CFDT union explains why the French are unhappy about raising the retirement age - to 62. And the Reverend Jesse Jackson compares the divisions in US and UK society, as he campaigns to make sure that police stop and search powers are not used in a discriminatory way.
All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. With hours to go until the Spending Review, Simon Hughes, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, tells us his party's presence in government will change the way the axe will fall. Meanwhile Admiral Lord West talks about the balancing act of yesterday's defence review, and Michael Gove is asked about how education will be affected. Plus, Manchester United legend Sammy McIlroy says he's taken aback by Rooney's intention to leave Old Trafford, and Justin Forsyth from Save the Children denies they paid a ransom to Somali hostage takers for the freeing of one of their workers.