good morning. welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and sarah campbell. our headlines today: heavy bombardment in gaza as people are told to flee further south to escape the fighting. a un official describes the scene at a hospital. this the scene at a hospital. hospital simply cannot takl more this hospital simply cannot take more children with the wounds of war. there are children everywhere. these children are sleeping. there was a bomb literally 50 metres from here. borisjohnson�*s expected to apologise to the covid inquiry for mistakes made during the pandemic but will insist his government got many of the big calls right. a roaring fightback from the lionesses keeps team gb's olympic hopes alive as england come back from 2—0 down to beat the netherlands at wembley. one down, six ultramarathons to go:

we catch up with kevin sinfield as he continues his epic challenge in support of his friend rob burrow. we know you love rob burrow like we do. cheering and applause also know we you love the mnd community like us. good morning, the winter freeze continues across the uk and we've had temperatures as low as —10 through the night and we've also had snow showers in the far north and west so icy structures to look out for first thing this morning. also, some dense and freezing fog across central and southern england so all of the details are coming up shortly. good morning. it's saturday 2nd december. our main story: israel's renewed bombardment of gaza is entering its second day after the collapse of a week—long truce. israeli air strikes have hit areas in northwestern gaza and khan younis in the south, where hundreds of thousands of people fled earlier

in the war to escape fighting. they are now being urged to move further south, towards the border with egypt. meanwhile, hamas — designated as a terror organisation by the uk government — has fired rockets towards israel. our middle east correspondent hugo bachega has the latest. the respite lasted one precious week. war returned to gaza yesterday. a ceasefire expired and is rarely fighter jets yesterday. a ceasefire expired and is rarely fighterjets resumed their bombing. 200 strikes in one day, israel says. khan younis in southern gaza was heavily hit. hospitals already overcrowded struggle to cope. israel says it is targeting hamas but children are again among the victims. this girl says she was with her mother and younger brother when the attack happened. her older

brother was still missing. a un official was inside a gazan hospital when the truth came to an end. this hosital when the truth came to an end. this hospital simply _ when the truth came to an end. ti 3 hospital simply cannot take when the truth came to an end. ti 2 hospital simply cannot take more children with the wounds of war. there are children everywhere. these children are sleeping. there was a bomb literally 50 metres from here. here, a qr code which links to a map of the gaza strip, woken down into hundreds of blocks that make places for people to go. the humanitarian crisis continues and may get worse. the un says no aid into gaza from egypt yesterday. there is no guarantee any deliveries will happen today. in southern israel, the military says it shot down 50 rockets fired from gaza. israel and hamas traded blame for the end of the truce. talks for a new deal seem to have collapsed and the israeli bombing continues. palestinians still hope for peace and are again counting the dead.

hugo is injerusalem for us this morning. good morning to you, hugo. the us has set clear expectations on israel now that the ceasefire has ended? exactly, and i think the american officials have been saying that israel must want to protect the civilian population of gaza, so now this offensive, at least the first israeli air strikes, have been focusing on parts in the southern areas of the gaza strip, where many members of the hamas leadership are believed to be hiding and some leaflets were dropped yesterday, telling people to be evacuating some of those areas but we saw some pictures there of the desperate situation for many of the palestinians in southern areas of gaza, many people have fled northern gaza, many people have fled northern gaza to the south, when this war started and now the fear is that these renewed hostilities could lead

to a new wave of displaced people inside the territory. so, again, un officials said yesterday the situation is catastrophic and, crucially, no aid was delivered to gaza yesterday from egypt and the palestinian red crescent is saying it hasn't given any guarantee that trucks with much—needed humanitarian aid will be allowed to enter gaza today. aid will be allowed to enter gaza toda . ., ., ., ., ~ today. for the moment, hugo, thank ou. hugo bachega. if the rest of today's news and another big week at the covid enquiry, here is charlie. that's right. borisjohnson is expected to apologise to the covid inquiry next week and acknowledge the government did not get everything right during the pandemic. his evidence will follow weeks of heavy criticism of him at the inquiry. our political correspondent leila nathoo has more. the coate inquiry has already heard from those who worked closest to borisjohnson during the pandemic,

including his basslink he said the former foreign minister's skills it was not suited to the crisis and he changed his mind so frequently he was nicknamed the trolley. the diaries of the former chief scientific advisor to the governments are patrick vance revealed boris johnson governments are patrick vance revealed borisjohnson in his view was bamboozled by the science and confused by models. so there's been a lot of criticism already at the enquiry of borisjohnson�*s handling of the pandemic so next week, mr johnson will attempt to restore his reputation and give his side of the story. and his allies are now giving us an indication of what he is expected to say, so it's thought he is going to apologise to the enquiry and acknowledge he did not get everything right but defend the big calls that he did make. it's thought he is going to point to the vaccine programme and the fact that the uk

emerged from the final lockdown ahead of comparable countries and we are also likely to hear a defence of the colourful language and phrases that he is said to have used and the adoption of provocative positions in private so this is going to be boris johnson's chance to present his side of the story when he is going to be questioned for two days, wednesday and thursday. there will, of course, be intense scrutiny of everything he says. two people have been pulled from the rubble of a home in edinburgh after it was destroyed in a suspected gas explosion last night. witnesses reported hearing the blast from several miles away with neighbours saying they could feel their homes shaking. the scottish fire and rescue service said two properties were affected and specialist resources had been allocated to the area. pope francis is expected to deliver an uncompromising message on climate change when he addresses world leaders at the cop28 summit today. his speech will be read by a cardinal after a lung infection forced him to stay in rome.

yesterday, delegates signed an agreement to include food and agriculture in their commitments to tackle greenhouse gases. scottish actor brigit forsyth, best known for appearing in tv sitcoms whatever happened to the likely lads and still open all hours has died, aged 83. she appeared in numerous stage, screen and radio productions over her five—decade—long career. her agent said she died peacefully, surrounded by family. train drivers who are members of the aslef union are beginning a series of rolling one—day strikes across england this morning. it's the latest industrial action in their long—running dispute with train operators over pay and working practices. our business correspondent marc ashdown has more. there will not be much festive cheer on the railways today. it's the latest one walkout by train drivers who are members of the aslav union.

after nearly 18 months of industrial action, that's yet more frustration for passengers —— aslef. it’s action, that's yet more frustration for passengers -- aslef.— for passengers -- aslef. it's gone on too long. _ for passengers -- aslef. it's gone on too long, i've _ for passengers -- aslef. it's gone on too long, i've had _ for passengers -- aslef. it's gone on too long, i've had enough - for passengers -- aslef. it's gone on too long, i've had enough of it| on too long, i've had enough of it really and i want to know that if i catch a train that will be a train running. it catch a train that will be a train runninu. . , catch a train that will be a train runninu. .,, , ., , ., catch a train that will be a train runnin. .,, , ., , ., ., running. it has been a year of disruption — running. it has been a year of disruption and _ running. it has been a year of disruption and really - running. it has been a year of disruption and really annoyed running. it has been a year of- disruption and really annoyed and don't _ disruption and really annoyed and don't know what it is for and every local_ don't know what it is for and every local station, they are all sitting in the _ local station, they are all sitting in the cafes. workers want to get back— in the cafes. workers want to get back to _ in the cafes. workers want to get back to work. the train managers are making _ back to work. the train managers are making decisions that they are not really— making decisions that they are not really happy with. i don't really understand why we're all suffering for it _ understand why we're all suffering for it. if _ understand why we're all suffering for it. . , understand why we're all suffering for it. ., , , ., ., for it. it really frustrating and i think it feels — for it. it really frustrating and i think it feels like _ for it. it really frustrating and i think it feels like the _ for it. it really frustrating and i think it feels like the people i for it. it really frustrating and i l think it feels like the people who are suffering _ think it feels like the people who are suffering are _ think it feels like the people who are suffering are the _ think it feels like the people who are suffering are the everyday i are suffering are the everyday people — are suffering are the everyday peoriie who _ are suffering are the everyday peoriie who are _ are suffering are the everyday people who are having - are suffering are the everyday people who are having to - are suffering are the everyday - people who are having to struggle to -et people who are having to struggle to get into_ people who are having to struggle to get into work— people who are having to struggle to get into work of— people who are having to struggle to get into work of the _ people who are having to struggle to get into work of the family _ people who are having to struggle to get into work of the family and - get into work of the family and friends, — get into work of the family and friends, especially— get into work of the family and friends, especially around - get into work of the family and - friends, especially around christmas which _ friends, especially around christmas which means— friends, especially around christmas which means that _ friends, especially around christmas which means that people _ friends, especially around christmas which means that people cannot - friends, especially around christmas which means that people cannot bel which means that people cannot be togetheh _ which means that people cannot be touether. �* ' ., ._ which means that people cannot be touether. �* ' ., , ~' , together. after 14 one-day strikes were all 12,000 _ together. after 14 one-day strikes were all 12,000 also _ together. after 14 one-day strikes were all 12,000 also drivers - together. after 14 one-day strikes l were all 12,000 also drivers walked in unison, aslef says this action will use new tactics to ratchet up the pressure, it says, on the train companies. pm the pressure, it says, on the train companies-_ the pressure, it says, on the train comanies. �* ., , ., companies. an overtime ban began esterda companies. an overtime ban began yesterday and _ companies. an overtime ban began yesterday and will _ companies. an overtime ban began yesterday and will run _ companies. an overtime ban began yesterday and will run for _ companies. an overtime ban began yesterday and will run for nine - companies. an overtime ban began yesterday and will run for nine days

in total, it means reduced services will run across britain every day until next saturday. drivers at each of the operators involved will also walkout for 24 hours at a time but staggered on different days. from toda until staggered on different days. from today until next _ staggered on different days. from today until next friday. _ staggered on different days. from today until next friday. monday the only day with no strikes. it's a particular concern for the hospitality industry. bars, pubs and restaurants are starting their busiest and most important period of the year and for many, it could be make or break. it’s the year and for many, it could be make or break.— make or break. it's the second busiest week _ make or break. it's the second busiest week in _ make or break. it's the second busiest week in the _ make or break. it's the second busiest week in the calendar i make or break. it's the second l busiest week in the calendar for make or break. it's the second - busiest week in the calendar for us in the run—up to christmas with lots of christmas offers parties and christmas lunches that were booked that are now being postponed and overall, the series of rolling strikes are estimated to cost the industry a further 600 million. this comes as members of the other rail union the rmt voted last week to accept a backdated pay rise of 5% for 2022-23, accept a backdated pay rise of 5% for 2022—23, as well as guarantees ofjob for 2022—23, as well as guarantees of job security. for 2022—23, as well as guarantees ofjob security. it means they will not take part in any further

industrial action until at least the spring. horn blares. the aslef dispute is mainly centred on pay. the group representing the train operators insist pay rise of 8% over two years is fair and reasonable. government is fully in support of the unions say there are still too many caveats on changes to working practices and aslef members have also just voted to continue industrial action for the next six months. marc ashdown, bbc news. the actor macaulay culkin, best known for playing eight—year—old kevin mccallister in the christmas film home alone, has been honoured on the hollywood walk of fame. the 43—year—old, who began his career on stage at the age of four, was joined for the ceremony by catherine o'hara, 1990! is it on your christmas classics, charlie? it is a great

film, isn't it? love it. absolutely love it. here's louise with a look at this morning's weather. it's all about the cold and maybe the snow? . it's all about the cold and maybe the snow?— it's all about the cold and maybe the snow? ., ., , ., ,, ., ., the snow? yeah, do you know what? 0 erabl the snow? yeah, do you know what? operably one — the snow? yeah, do you know what? operably one of _ the snow? yeah, do you know what? operably one of those _ the snow? yeah, do you know what? operably one of those days - the snow? yeah, do you know what? operably one of those days to - the snow? yeah, do you know what? operably one of those days to sit - the snow? yeah, do you know what? operably one of those days to sit in i operably one of those days to sit in and watch tv and some of those classic christmas movies —— probably. a miserable start of the day, cold and wintry hazards out there as well with notjust the cold and frost up some dents and freezing fog patches for some of us and also still got the risk of some snow showers and some ice around self language, microsoft outlook at south lanarkshire. snow through western scotland and some icy stretches here. the fog is sitting across central and southern england and will be slow to lift into low cloud and hopefully gradually we will see it brightening and sunshine coming through but through the afternoon some scattered showers developing

across wales and south west england but they will be of rain rather than snow. showers to the west because we have the change wind direction. here is not quite as cold, four or five degrees but generally for most of us barely above freezing through the afternoon. the showers through the evening as they pushed east, could turn to snow across the midlands and maybe even some freezing rain across the south and east so further winter hazards to look out for during the early hours of sunday morning. could have a dusting of snow across the midlands and into the of england. with the cloud around, temperatures further south not quite as cold but luckily the c—7 or —8 degrees in rural parts of scotland. sunday is where we will have the best of the sunshine in scotland along with northern ireland. outbreaks of showery rain drifting steadily east, quite a lot of cloud about and it will be grey so the temperature is perhaps a degree also up on recent

days but it will still feel pretty miserable if you've got the cloud and rain around. a cold afternoon but with the sunshine across the north. low pressure will start to dominate as we move into monday so once again, we could see a spell of rain, sleet and wet snow for a time as it moves away but it will gradually start to introduce something a little less cold into next week so is that rain eases away, a scattering of showers and sunny spells following behind and by monday afternoon, temperatures looking somewhat like this. between three and seven degrees but milder still as we look through the week ahead. unfortunately, it comes with the caveat that that could also mean it is wetter and windier as well. i know which i would prefer. do you. thank you. the covid inquiry has already heard from some of those closest to borisjohnson during the pandemic, including his key aides michael gove, dominic cummings and matt hancock. next week, it will be the former

prime minister's turn to face questions. our correspondent has been following the inquiry and has the latest. day two in the jungle, sorry, day two in thejungle, sorry, covid enquiry. matt hancock, the former health secretary turned reality tv show star faced another few hours of grilling, the question moved to his resignation as health secretary after he had an affair with a colleague and brokers own social listing rules in the process. it is important _ listing rules in the process. it is important that _ listing rules in the process. it 2 important that those who make the rules abide by them and i resigned in order to take accountability for my failure to do that. he in order to take accountability for my failure to do that.— in order to take accountability for my failure to do that. he also said how the uk _ my failure to do that. he also said how the uk locked _ my failure to do that. he also said how the uk locked down - my failure to do that. he also said how the uk locked down earlier, l how the uk locked down earlier, schools may not have needed to close again injanuary of 2021. i schools may not have needed to close again in january of 2021.— again in january of 2021. i think if we had taken _ again in january of 2021. i think if we had taken action _ again in january of 2021. i think if we had taken action sooner - again in january of 2021. i think if we had taken action sooner in - we had taken action sooner in september of 2020, then we might, for instance, have avoided the need

to close schools.— to close schools. right from the start we try _ to close schools. right from the start we try to — to close schools. right from the start we try to throw _ to close schools. right from the start we try to throw a - to close schools. right from the | start we try to throw a protective rin- start we try to throw a protective ring around — start we try to throw a protective ring around our schools.- start we try to throw a protective ring around our schools. again this came u, ring around our schools. again this came up. a — ring around our schools. again this came up. a lawyer— ring around our schools. again this came up, a lawyer representing . came up, a lawyer representing bereaved families pressed why they were pushed home without being tested, and he said a lack of test meant to make mad ministers can only make bad choices.— make bad choices. every decision was a choice between _ make bad choices. every decision was a choice between typical— make bad choices. every decision was a choice between typical options, - a choice between typical options, and nobody has yet brought to me a solution to this problem. this and nobody has yet brought to me a solution to this problem.— solution to this problem. this week the enquiry — solution to this problem. this week the enquiry also — solution to this problem. this week the enquiry also heard _ solution to this problem. this week the enquiry also heard from - solution to this problem. this week| the enquiry also heard from dominic raabe, the former deputy prime minister, who remembered the moment borisjohnson became gravely ill with covid, and he had to take over leading the country.— leading the country. when i was a - ointed leading the country. when i was appointed foreign _ leading the country. when i was appointed foreign secretary - leading the country. when i wasj appointed foreign secretary and first secretary, the pm was very clear that i would have his back and if it was required, you can cover for me. it was regular teething

things like pmq, but that is not the most acute and of the seriousness we're talking about now, but the logic that follows from that, in terms of contingency planning around that eventuality, it's sparse. i was effectively told on five minutes notice. ., ~ . ., ., notice. from michael gove, then, a central decision-making, _ notice. from michael gove, then, a central decision-making, still- notice. from michael gove, then, a central decision-making, still in - central decision—making, still in government, he gave a stark apology. politicians are human beings, we are available, we make mistakes and errors, and i'm sure the enquiry will have an opportunity to look in detail and many other areas i and others made. 50 detail and many other areas i and others made-— detail and many other areas i and others made. ., , ., , others made. so it was immediately clear that matt _ others made. so it was immediately clear that matt hancock's _ others made. so it was immediately clear that matt hancock's two - others made. so it was immediately clear that matt hancock's two day i clear that matt hancock's two day grilling rounding up a weaker politicians who are right in the centre of decision—making, but the biggest name, the man right at the heart of things, borisjohnson, he will give evidence on wednesday and thursday. it is coming up to 618 and mike is

here with the sport this morning. really good news at wembley yesterday. a, really good news at wembley esterda . �* , really good news at wembley esterda . . , . ,, really good news at wembley esterda . . , ., yesterday. a stunning fightback from the lionesses. _ yesterday. a stunning fightback from the lionesses. england _ yesterday. a stunning fightback from the lionesses. england trying - yesterday. a stunning fightback from the lionesses. england trying to - the lionesses. england trying to keep their olympic hopes alive, they need to win the group to take the team to paris by the intriguing thing is now they have to go to scotland on tuesday and win big, but there are a couple of scotland players who have olympic hopes of going with team great britain to paris next year, normally, they always want to be in england but if they are beaten on tuesday, their olympic hopes are over. only in this situation could this be thrown up, but the name thing for now is england are still in with a england got out ofjail, to keep team gb�*s olympic hopes alive, but its still not entirely in their own hands. they must win in scotland on tuesday and hope that the netherlands drop points against belguim. england's stunning nations league comeback at least gives them hope, while for scotland there was disappointment — they will drop down a league after only drawing in belguim,

asjo currie reports. the home sidesteps out in an opposing mood, dominating the opening minutes, but one error would leave them punished. they did not leave them punished. they did not leave their lesson they are as parents then took advantage of more chaotic defending and an uncharacteristic defending. frustration started to boil over as the temperature dropped, and so did england's hearts. after the break, a lifeline, georgia stanway with a well taken header to spark life into england, no time to celebrate, more goals needed, and they came, stanway waiting to lauren hamm, curling it and of the poster. two goals in two minutes, wembley started to believe. they were made to wait until extra time but with hearts and mouth, a brilliant ball from laurenjames found the substitute who made a sensational comeback. at the full—time whistle the players were

left feeling that they could have done more, there olympic hopes are alive, but the dutch day ahead of them on goal difference. disappointed we do not score a different one because we would have beenin different one because we would have been in a better position but really immediately i was proud of the team, we just conceded two goals and the second half, we need more. elsewhere, scotland held belgium to a one — one draw thanks to this spectacular strike from erin cuthbert who drew her side level in the first half, a result that could be vital to team great britain's hopes. england now travel to scotland on tuesday knowing they still need to win and potentially buy a big score but we also know that you can never count this team out. like scotland, wales are also heading for the nations league's second tier after a 2—1 defeat against iceland in cardiff. they needed a win to

avoid being relegated with a game to spare, but iceland's second goal sealed wales' fifth defeat. northern ireland can still be promoted out of nations league b thanks to their 4—0 win in albania. aston villa's simone magill got two of their goals. now it's fa cup, second round weekend, but the magic of the cup ended last night for one of the 10 non league teams, that had made it this far, with york city, losing 1—0 at home to wigan. the game very nearly didn't go ahead — just look at the fog there. but officials decided the visibilty was ok, and the only goal of a game came from stephen humphreys. so wigan of league one, who memorably beat manchester city to win the cup back in 2013, are through to the third round. notts county were the other team looking for an upset last night, but league two couldn't beat league one as they lost 3—2 at home to shrewsbury. striker ryan bowman came away with a hat trick taking his team through to the next round.

harlequins are up to second in rugby union's premiership after a comprehensive 36—3 win over leaders sale. quins ran in five tries, the pick of them this great effort by danny care just after half—time. what a move. notice marcus smith, who will have an eye on the vacant england fly—half spot, right in the thick of it. it means sale could lose top spot if owen farrell�*s saracens beat northampton later today. ronnie o'sullivan got himself out of a jam to reach the semifinals of the uk snooker championship, winning his last eight match on a deciding frame in york. the seven time winner was 4—1 up against zhou yuelong of china, needing just two more frames to win, but lost four in a row to trail 5—4. but zhou couldn't get over the line, with o'sullivan finishing off with a century break. o'sullivan will meet hossein vafai

in the semis after the iranian beat zhang anda. remember the inverness moment from the 20 did three snooker tactics? it did not pay off as o'sullivan made a break of 28, and he said he wanted to shut his mouth ahead of the principal meeting, but he duly lost 13 zero. some history between those two. and in an hour's time we are going underground to unearth some more fa cup magic. rugby league legend kevin sinfield is on day two of his epic challenge to run seven ultramarathons in seven cities across seven days. his mission is to raise awareness and funds for those affected by motor neuron disease, inspired by his friend and former team—mate rob burrow. super kev has already ran an ultramarathon in leeds. this morning he's in cardiff, before setting off for birmingham, edinburgh, dublin and brighton, finishing on the mall in london.

our reporterjohn maguire was with him yesterday. at the beginning of this latest challenge, the beginning of the story, kevin sinfield and rob burrow, former teammates who have been through so much on the rugby field together and as friends are facing the future together. cabin is an inspiration _ facing the future together. cabin is an inspiration to _ facing the future together. cabin is an inspiration to so _ facing the future together. cabin is an inspiration to so many - facing the future together. cabin is an inspiration to so many people, | an inspiration to so many people, what he is prepared to do for the mmd community, it is appreciated by thousands of people around the country and across the world, and i always say i hope he knows that i would do the same for him. it all started for— would do the same for him. it all started for his _ would do the same for him. it all started for his mate, _ would do the same for him. it all started for his mate, but - would do the same for him. it all started for his mate, but as - would do the same for him. it all started for his mate, but as rob's wife lindsay tells us, it's now for

so many more. wife lindsay tells us, it's now for so many more-— wife lindsay tells us, it's now for so many more. wife lindsay tells us, it's now for so man more. ., ., , , so many more. continuously bang the drum, so many more. continuously bang the drum. raise — so many more. continuously bang the drum, raise awareness, _ so many more. continuously bang the drum, raise awareness, because - drum, raise awareness, because people are diagnosed every day, and to give people hope and that's what it's all about, as well as the fundraising, it's all about the awareness and i think doing it across great britain a different cities will really continue to raise awareness. cities will really continue to raise awareness-— cities will really continue to raise awareness. ., , ., awareness. kevin and his team will run on ultramarathon _ awareness. kevin and his team will run on ultramarathon every - awareness. kevin and his team will run on ultramarathon every day, i run on ultramarathon every day, seven and seven days in seven cities, the outskirts of leeds, they ran past see craft hospital, collecting an extra runner on the way. j collecting an extra runner on the wa . . , collecting an extra runner on the wa . ., , ., ., ., collecting an extra runner on the wa. ., way. i feel really fortunate to be in a position _ way. i feel really fortunate to be in a position to _ way. i feel really fortunate to be in a position to give _ way. i feel really fortunate to be in a position to give a _ way. i feel really fortunate to be in a position to give a little - in a position to give a little support, which is amazing, i know it is cold but we have brilliant weather for running, is cold but we have brilliant weatherfor running, so i'm just looking forward to enjoying it, and these are the kinds of days that you

remember and 20,30, these are the kinds of days that you rememberand 20, 30, 40 these are the kinds of days that you remember and 20, 30, 40 years time, so i'm looking forward to it. see craft will be _ so i'm looking forward to it. see craft will be home _ so i'm looking forward to it. see craft will be home to the brand—new rob burrow sent uppermost motor neuron disease, some who will benefit came to cheer cab on. what does it mean to you to have the word? is does it mean to you to have the word? , . . does it mean to you to have the word? , ., ., . ., ~ does it mean to you to have the word? , ., ., . ., �* ., word? is amazing, nice one. and glad to be here- — word? is amazing, nice one. and glad to be here. can's _ word? is amazing, nice one. and glad to be here. can's challenges - word? is amazing, nice one. and glad to be here. can's challenges also - to be here. can's challenges also raising for— to be here. can's challenges also raising for the _ to be here. can's challenges also raising for the centre _ to be here. can's challenges also raising for the centre and - to be here. can's challenges also raising for the centre and rob's l raising for the centre and rob's consultants as patients are at the heart of its design. i consultants as patients are at the heart of its design.— heart of its design. i think this is auoin to heart of its design. i think this is going to make — heart of its design. i think this is going to make a _ heart of its design. i think this is going to make a world _ heart of its design. i think this is going to make a world of - heart of its design. i think this is i going to make a world of difference to my patients, to finally have a space which is bespoke for their needs, and the right sized doors for their big wheelchairs to go through, toilets which have hoists which you can use, and the beautiful

environment, a peaceful environment, and you don't have to go here and there, everywhere, you just have one centre and that's where you will be assessed and followed up, it's amazing. assessed and followed up, it's amazinu. . v . assessed and followed up, it's amazinu. ., �*, ., » , amazing. katie's dad died with mnd, she has raised _ amazing. katie's dad died with mnd, she has raised thousands _ amazing. katie's dad died with mnd, she has raised thousands for - amazing. katie's dad died with mnd, she has raised thousands for the - she has raised thousands for the centre and is today seeing these billboards for the first time. i’m billboards for the first time. i'm speechless. _ billboards for the first time. i“n speechless, which is rare! billboards for the first time. i'm| speechless, which is rare! quite emotional— speechless, which is rare! quite emotional to _ speechless, which is rare! quite emotional to see _ speechless, which is rare! quite emotional to see it _ speechless, which is rare! quite emotional to see it really, - speechless, which is rare! quite emotional to see it really, i - speechless, which is rare! quite i emotional to see it really, i didn't realise that i had been invited over, i wasn't expecting that. it’s over, i wasn't expecting that. it's all about over, i wasn't expecting that. ut�*2 all about raising the awareness, so i do what i can to do what i can to help raise awareness for the cause. as they slog through the fog, the runners were setting a blistering pace. runners were setting a blistering ace. ,

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like us. . ., , _, we do. you love the mmd community like us. . ., , like us. the crowds welcoming tab, rovin: like us. the crowds welcoming tab, proving that — like us. the crowds welcoming tab, proving that these _ like us. the crowds welcoming tab, proving that these challenges - like us. the crowds welcoming tab, proving that these challenges are l proving that these challenges are working, the message is getting through, loud and clear. john maguire, bbc news, york. worth saying we will catch up with john and kevin and see how they are ahead of the next leg of the journey which is coming up later on this morning. yes, really impressive. seven years after it first hit our screens, the final episodes of royal drama the crown will be released later this month, focusing on life after the death of princess diana. our correspondent charlotte gallagher has been speaking to imelda staunton and lesley manville, who play the queen and princess margaret in the latest series. they grew up in the spotlight — a life of duty versus the rebellious royal. the late queen elizabeth and princess margaret spent their whole lives being scrutinised.

and the final series of the crown will depict the last days of margaret's life and the very different lives of the two sisters. their relationship is founded on this life, growing up together as children and then teenagers and, obviously, we all know that what happened was that, unexpectedly, elizabeth was propelled into being the queen. but at the heart of it, they are probably one of the greatest loves of each other�*s lives and very, very close. you know, their relationship, of course, is complicated. to elizabeth, the touchstone of margaret was very important to her. and it's so lovely for us to conclude this relationship from the first series to this one. one more thing — very important... yes, of course.

promise me that i will actually be dead when they close the coffin. chuckles. did you find you felt differently about the royal family, about elizabeth and margaret, after you filmed the series? it is very easy to draw a bold thumbscale sketch of margaret and put her into a cliche, but that is never what somebody is. there is always so much more that's making them tick, that's fuelling their behaviour. and it was interesting to speculate and make decisions about what i thought that was with margaret because she — there was definitely a sadness and loneliness that punctuated her life. for me, playing someone whose, you know, whole life has been about duty and, you know, and

i think that is why there were so many people queueing up when the queen had died because i think a lot of people were saying "you went to work every single day of your life and you didn't "call in sick." i think people were just saying thank you for turning up every day. and you were filming wendy found at the queen had died? it and you were filming wendy found at the queen had died?— the queen had died? it was very stranue the queen had died? it was very strange all _ the queen had died? it was very strange all day. _ the queen had died? it was very strange all day. weirdly, - the queen had died? it was very strange all day. weirdly, i - the queen had died? it was very strange all day. weirdly, i had i the queen had died? it was very i strange all day. weirdly, i had ten da s off strange all day. weirdly, i had ten days off and _ strange all day. weirdly, i had ten days off and it _ strange all day. weirdly, i had ten days off and it was _ strange all day. weirdly, i had ten days off and it was the _ strange all day. weirdly, i had ten days off and it was the ten - strange all day. weirdly, i had ten days off and it was the ten days i strange all day. weirdly, i had ten days off and it was the ten days of morning _ days off and it was the ten days of morning and i had to go back filming the day— morning and i had to go back filming the day after her funeral and i think— the day after her funeral and i think it — the day after her funeral and i think it was more difficult for other— think it was more difficult for other people, looking at me. so, yeah, _ other people, looking at me. so, yeah. it — other people, looking at me. so, yeah. it was _ other people, looking at me. so, yeah, it was really shocking and more _ yeah, it was really shocking and more shocking than i imagined i would _ more shocking than i imagined i would feel. did more shocking than i imagined i would feel-— more shocking than i imagined i would feel. , , ., would feel. did you ever meet the queen? i would feel. did you ever meet the queen? i sang — would feel. did you ever meet the queen? i sang at _ would feel. did you ever meet the queen? i sang at her— would feel. did you ever meet the queen? i sang at her 90th - would feel. did you ever meet the i queen? i sang at her 90th birthday, actuall . queen? i sang at her 90th birthday, actually- 0h, — queen? i sang at her 90th birthday, actually- oh. you — queen? i sang at her 90th birthday, actually. oh, you did, _ queen? i sang at her 90th birthday, actually. oh, you did, didn't - queen? i sang at her 90th birthday, actually. oh, you did, didn't you! i actually. oh, you did, didn't you! what did you _ actually. oh, you did, didn't you! what did you think? _ actually. oh, you did, didn't you! what did you think? a _ actually. oh, you did, didn't you! what did you think? a song - actually. oh, you did, didn't you! what did you think? a song thatl actually. oh, you did, didn't you! i what did you think? a song that she loved from the _ what did you think? a song that she loved from the 40s. _

what did you think? a song that she loved from the 40s. a _ what did you think? a song that she loved from the 40s. a song - what did you think? a song that she loved from the 40s. a song called i loved from the 40s. a song called sing. _ loved from the 40s. a song called sing. sing — loved from the 40s. a song called sing, sing. sing, sing, sing, sing. everybody, — sing, sing. sing, sing, sing, sing. everybody, start to sing. i sing, sing. sing, sing, sing, sing. everybody, start to sing.- sing, sing. sing, sing, sing, sing. everybody, start to sing. i was aged seven, in everybody, start to sing. i was aged seven. in hove _ everybody, start to sing. i was aged seven, in hove at _ everybody, start to sing. i was aged seven, in hove at st _ everybody, start to sing. i was aged seven, in hove at st andrews - everybody, start to sing. i was aged i seven, in hove at st andrews primary school, and we lined the street, george street, and we all made our own little flags. and we waved them, and this was the 605. filth! so that's and this was the 60s. oh! so that's my memory. that's _ and this was the 60s. oh! so that's my memory. that's the _ and this was the 60s. oh! so that's my memory. that's the only - and this was the 60s. oh! so that's my memory. that's the only time i | my memory. that's the only time i met her. my memory. that's the only time i met her- even _ my memory. that's the only time i met her. even when _ my memory. that's the only time i met her. even when you've - my memory. that's the only time i met her. even when you've met i my memory. that's the only time i | met her. even when you've met the queen and — met her. even when you've met the queen and are _ met her. even when you've met the queen and are playing _ met her. even when you've met the queen and are playing her- met her. even when you've met the queen and are playing her on - queen and are playing her on television, there are some things you just cannot replicate. there was something about that she could stop a room and make people go really quiet. a room and make people go really cuiet. , a room and make people go really uiet. ,, ., , �* a room and make people go really cuiet. ,, ., , �* , a room and make people go really cuiet. , ., , �* , , quiet. she doesn't stop the room, the room stops. _ quiet. she doesn't stop the room, the room stops. and _ quiet. she doesn't stop the room, the room stops. and it's - quiet. she doesn't stop the room, i the room stops. and it's interesting because _ the room stops. and it's interesting because she isjust there being that person— because she isjust there being that person and — because she isjust there being that person and we all put that on her. and you _ person and we all put that on her. and you become, i think, person and we all put that on her. and you become, ithink, for person and we all put that on her. and you become, i think, for her, you become — and you become, i think, for her, you become an entity which he has no controt— you become an entity which he has no control over _ you become an entity which he has no

control over whatsoever, it's the other _ control over whatsoever, it's the other people that put that on. it's like if_ other people that put that on. it's like if you — other people that put that on. it's like if you are rehearsing a play and you — like if you are rehearsing a play and you are playing a king or queen, you won't— and you are playing a king or queen, you won't get that status unless everyone — you won't get that status unless everyone kneels down when you come in. everyone kneels down when you come in it's_ everyone kneels down when you come in it's what— everyone kneels down when you come in. it's what we all do around that person _ in. it's what we all do around that person it — in. it's what we all do around that person. it creates the thought of the enigma. the crown must win. after winning dozens of awards, this will be the final 5erie5 of the crown — the end of a television area that has fascinated and gripped so many. how did it come to this? to have the story going on over — with three casts, three different ages, three different casts playing it, that has never been done before and i'm not sure it will ever be done again, so it feels very special to be part of it. this story will be continue to be told for many years to come, ithink, because, historically, you know, we all like films about henry viii and the wives or the tudors. it'll always be told because they're

fascinating characters and it's a world we have to imagine because we are not in it. it does not stop people telling the stories and it hasn't done up until now, nor should it. charlotte gallagher, bbc news. the time now is 6:36 am. time now on breakfast for the travel show. this week, carmen roberts explores the historic towns and villages of puglia, in southern italy. could this be italy's hidden gem? i'm going off the beaten track, deep into the south. i can feel the music. it's such a good vibe. for generations, it's where italians have been holidaying, but is the secret out? this is in a place that's steeped in tradition and at the same time, it's rapidly modernising. known as the land of two seas, you are never far from the coast. oh, it's so refreshing! for the longest time,

many of its ancient stone town5 have been rapidly declining but now, the call�*s going out around the world for people to live, buy and invest here. this is unbelievable. look at these views. this is totally unique — and a rooftop pool, forfree, from the government. come on. but how will it keep that balance between staying authentic and affordable... buongiorno. buongiorno, buongiorno! ..whilst opening up to the world? this week, i'm in puglia. now, i've travelled a lot through italy. i love this place. there's great food, there's great wine. but this is my first trip into the heel of the country.

in recent years, the area has become more popular with tourists, but also with the government that's been trying to entice people back to live in the south. so, i'm in a town called presicce—acquarica and here, they're offering people 30,000 euros to buy a home. sounds like a total bargain. so far, 20 people have applied for the grant but there may be one more. hi, you must bejesse. buongiorno! i brought you an espresso. oh, my gosh. i'm not sure how long our day will be today. thank you. you're a life—saver. so, are you looking to move here, jesse? so, my parents have roots from bari, and they are looking for a lovely summer home. so, i'm here on behalf of them, to kind of virtually give them an idea of some properties that might interest them. well, i've got a surprise for you. gasps. come on, let's go. ok, great! so, i've arranged a tourfor us.

how exciting! so, we have got a local tour guide, so you can get to know the area — and me, too. hi, francesco. we're ready for our tour. perfect! the town spreads out from the baroque church, interspersed with lovely piazzas, historic homes and, importantly, gelaterias. though its population is rapidly declining, last year, the town saw only 60 births compared to 150 deaths. francesco, what do you think about all these incentives? living in our small town probably could be an opportunity for the youngest people that generally, they don't have a lot of money, so it could be important for this kind of person to live. and you need young people here, right? yeah. well, my parents are young at heart. would they be welcome? absolutely! now, we arrive to the surprise i had for you — the underground oil mills.

door groans. 0h! gosh, it's so much cooler down here. natural air con. in this place was made lamp oil. in all the salento region, we can find a lot of these structures. they are in small numbers in every single town. for exception in presicce, we have these 23 underground mills, because... 23? 23, yes. the olive oil is probably the main product we have here in puglia. now, let's see what the homes on sale have to offer. ciao, fabrizio! ciao, ciao. this is my friend, carmen. yes, so nice to meet you. ciao, ciao.

so, i'm going to get my parents on the phone real quick so i can call them, so they can be a part of this. prego. this is my friend, carmen. hi, mom! hi, dad! she's showing us round. i'll tell you more about it later. this is fabrizio. ciao, ciao. it's a bit of a fixer—upper. the church! there's a church?! and this is the toilet. we're modern now! do we have to live in presicce, or — as a permanent resident? or can a foreigner purchase this? i

the town hall has already launched other funds, including tax benefits for new businesses and baby bonuses for young families. that's the view, too! that's what we want to see! this is lovely. so, jessie, what a surprise. what are you thinking now? i've got to be honest — i cannot believe this property and i really can't wait to talk to my parents and see what they think. this is unbelievable. look at these views. this is totally unique. everything that we're going for — going for culture and tradition and beautiful architecture that you wouldn't find in america, this is it. and a rooftop pool, forfree, from the government. come on. chuckles. i'm so pleasantly surprised! right?! who needs plumbing? we can get there. chuckles. well, i've left the rosati family

to continue with their house—hunting in presicce—acquarica. before i head to the next town further north, i want to take a little diversion. i can understand why people would want to move here because you're never that far from the sea. think swimming holes, caves, grottoes and places like this. i've lived in asia for the last 11 years and i'm used to wide, sandy beaches. there is nothing like this. check it out. look at the rock formations. it's so dramatic! stunning. ooh! oh, it's so refreshing. it's such a lovely respite from the heat of the car. bell tolls.

here in the rural south, foreign pensioners and retirees are eligible for a 7% flat tax rate. it may not help with its ageing population but it seems to be bringing in much—needed money back into these communities — like here in carovigno, where i'm catching up with another couple. hi, brandie. hi, greg. i'm in your hood. welcome! well, we're sorry we can't be there with you in person! it would be amazing for you to show me around. what made you want to buy here in the first place? you know, wejust started looking about ten years ago and we started just looking at the country as a whole. puglia's the least — has the least seismic activity of the regions in italy and so, we started looking there. virtual tours. we did everything virtually, their zoom tours, and all of that. and how much work have you had to do to it so far?

when we first got there, you're flushing the toilet with a bucket of waterand you're... oh, my gosh! ..cooking on a camp stove with a head lamp at the bottom of the stairs because there's no real workable kitchen. yeah, there's still plenty to be done. we hope you get to go see the house yourself. yeah, that would be fantastic. please do. i would love to see the house! well, after a little help from the locals, i think i finally found their place. is that the bell? oh, hello. ah! hi, samantha. hi, carmen! nice to meet you! nice to meet you. welcome! come on in! thank you. samantha helped the stuckys find, buy and renovate their puglian home. oh, it's beautiful and light and airy. i like the blue and white scheme. we help people find and restore old ancient homes anywhere in italy, and puglia, it's a really popular place because you can get a lot for not a lot of money. yeah.

so, there's lots of room for improvement. you got to be careful — watch your head there. that's ok, because look what you get. how good a deal did they get, and how much do you think greg and brandie have had to spend so far? they got a steal. you know, i think this property was something like just over 30,000 euros to buy and then, just maybe 20,000 euros to take it to this point. i can't imagine the bureaucracy. no, i can't even — and i do it every day! italy is a forced inheritance country, which means that if you're italian and when you die, you have to pass your assets onto your family down to six generations removed. so, the older the house, the more hand—me—downs this house has become and therefore, there could be many, many owners on the property, back taxes that haven't been paid. sometimes, these sixth—removed cousins might not realise that they own it. yes, so this is another thing,

another piece you have to be very careful of — that somebody doesn't knock on your door ten years down the road and say, you know, "i am an heir "of the old owner. "i get my house back," and it's possible. so, you have to be very careful and do your due diligence. and the best advice i can give people is that don't fear for losing a property. you have to be patient and do your due diligence in order for it to be safe. incentivising people from abroad to invest may seem confusing but the money being brought in is allowing younger italians to move back with their families as opportunities open up. like marco. he started his business here two years ago. salute. salute, cheers. cheers. what are we drinking? we are drinking rose wine... it's lovely. ..because puglia is a land of rose. so, marco, how has it changed — how has carovigno changed? when i was child, a lot of houses in the historical centre were abandoned.

some of them were burned. right now, it's a really nice historical centre, is clean... it's beautiful. it's beautiful, yeah. because a lot of people invest in rebuild, restyling. so, you also wanted to invest. you saw this and...? yeah, absolutely. i invest in this place even to collaborate with my community, to bring up the name of carovigno. before i open the bar, there was just the one shop. now, there are three different business and probably, they're going to open some new business up in a few months. what do other locals feel about more foreigners coming in? how do they feel about it? they are a little, little scared but basically, i know that this movement is appreciated by the local people because, of course, tourist people bring more finance and everything is better for every single business.

to me, it feels like the key here is attracting enough overseas investment to help rejuvenate without pricing younger italians out. let's hope they can get the mix right. for many, bari is the gateway to puglia with an international airport and a major seaport on the adriatic. it's usually the first stop. and whilst you might be tempted to whiz straight through, it's worth checking out the old town. not far from the harbour, through some narrow lanes, you'll find the famous pasta—making street. buongiorno. buongiorno, buongiorno!

so, on my travels here in puglia, i've been hearing all about this contagious dance fever that dates back centuries, here in the south. it's called "pizzica" or "taranta", or "dance of the tarantula". and legend has it that it was a type of music and movement that was meant to be some sort of emergency cure for spider bite victims. now, i grew up in australia and i know all about these creepy crawlies but i've never heard about a dance about them. i'm starting in the town of manduria. it's within the salento peninsula, basically, the southern end of puglia, where it's still practised, taught and performed.

so we're here at the dance studio. i'm going to learn some steps, but we're a bit late, it's already started. bit nervous. i'm going tojump in. euphoric music plays i'm going to die if she chooses me. chuckles oh, my goodness. she's chosen me! i've no idea what i'm doing! the kids are just choosing their outfits

for the performance. so, everyone's got a different coloured, brightly coloured skirt. this archive footage shows a woman experiencing tarantism. it was especially prevalent from the 15th to the 17th century but as we can see here, it continued well into the 20th century. she looks like she's in a lot of pain. in a way, she is.

it's pretty clear, though, this has nothing to do with the spider bite. what was the real cause, do you think, of tarantism, and why did it only affect women? the whole peasant society was oppressed and the women were the oppressed part of an oppressed class. but nevertheless, in the salento tradition, the women also had a sort of matriarchal power, that they could express in particular situations. like the dance — including the dance. uh-huh. so it was like a release, like a cathartic release for them — like a form of therapy, maybe? the literal part of tarantism was absolutely a form of therapy. the spider bite wasjust a symbol? yes, just a symbol, because it comes from inside. right. from the inner realm of desire and of frustration.

well, in stark contrast, every august, for the past 25 years, thousands of people gather in the small town of melpignano, to celebrate la notte della taranta — night of the tarantula. cheering it's heavily modernised, and special guest performers also take part on a stage built on the grounds of an old convent. and i've managed to catch the cast offstage at their headquarters. now, this is such a big event, that these guys are practising and touring globally all—year—round. it's so impressive. i'm amazed at the range of instruments here. there's even a didgeridoo,

can you believe? and the dancers... just beautiful. i can feel the music. it's such a good vibe and it's so lively. bravo! well, back in manduria, the sun has started to set, which means it's time. and that's my pizzica teacherfrom earlier on. rhythmic music so, there's been a slight change of plan. we're now doing a flash mob in the middle of the piazza... ..and i'm taking part! oh, my goodness. slightly nervous. 0k.

rhythmic music i'm out of breath. what a rush! i think for me, this is certainly a once—in—a—lifetime experience, and i love how the whole community has turned out, and this has become something of a party. and you know what? i really think this tarantula dance, it's a bit like puglia itself, you know, it's a place that steeped in tradition, yet at the same time, rapidly modernising. and they're trying to find that balance between keeping authentic, and also conveying their charm to the people who are now coming to visit, and also people who are coming to live here. and from what i've experienced so far, i really think they're doing a greatjob.

good morning. welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and sarah campbell. our headlines today: heavy bombardment in gaza as people are told to flee further south to escape the fighting. a un official describes the scene at a hospital. this hospital simply cannot take more children with the wounds of war. there are children everywhere. these children are sleeping. there was a bomb literally 50 metres from here. borisjohnson's expected to apologise to the covid inquiry for mistakes made during the pandemic but will insist his government got many of the big calls right.

good morning. in sport— a roaring fightback from the lionesses — from being down and out, despair turns to joy as england get a last—minute winner against the netherlands to keep team gb�*s olympic hopes alive. the romance of the fa cup is what it is all about, the underdogs. it is not the is all about, the underdogs. it is rrot the size _ is all about, the underdogs. it is not the size of _ is all about, the underdogs. it is not the size of the _ is allabout, the underdogs. ut 2 not the size of the dog but the fight of the dog! and will ramsgate's dream tie have a happy ending as the lowest non—league team left in the fa cup prepare to take on former winners wimbledon. good morning. the winter freeze continues across the uk. we've had temperatures as low as —10 through the night and we've also had snow showers in the far north and west, so icy stretches to look out for first thing this morning. also, some dense and freezing fog across central and southern england. so, all the details coming up shortly. good morning. it's saturday, 2nd december. our main story: israel's renewed bombardment of gaza

is entering its second day after the collapse of a week—long truce. israeli air strikes have hit areas in northwestern gaza and khan younis in the south, where hundreds of thousands of people fled earlier in the war to escape fighting. they are now being urged to move further south, towards the border with egypt. meanwhile, hamas — designated as a terror organisation by the uk government — has fired rockets towards israel. our middle east correspondent hugo bachega has the latest. the respite lasted one precious week. war returned to gaza yesterday. a ceasefire expired and israeli fighterjets resumed their bombing — 200 strikes in one day, israel says. siren wails. khan younis in southern gaza was heavily hit. hospitals, already overcrowded, struggled to cope. israel says it is targeting hamas but children are again among the victims. lana says she was with her mother

and younger brother when the attack happened. her older brother was still missing. a un official was inside a gazan hospital when the truce came to an end. this hospital simply cannot take more children with the wounds of war. there are children everywhere. these children are sleeping. there was a bomb literally 50 metres from here. here, a qr code which links to a map of the gaza strip, broken down into hundreds of blocks — places for people to go. the humanitarian crisis continues, and may get worse — the un says no aid into gaza from egypt yesterday and there's no guarantee any deliveries will happen today. in southern israel, the military says it shot down 50 rockets fired from gaza. israel and hamas traded blame for the end of the truce. talks for a new deal seem to have collapsed and the israeli bombing continues. palestinians still hope for peace

and are again counting the dead. hugojoins us now hugo joins us now from jerusalem. the hostilities, as we saw, have resumed but israel is facing increased prep —— pressure, particularly on how it conducts the war and keeps the number of civilian casualties were minimum from the us? yes, i think the message from the americans has been very clear, that israel needs to do more to protect the civilian population of gaza so yesterday we saw those leaflets being dropped around khan younis but lots of people are raising questions about whether this is going to work. these leaflets have a qr code that sends people to an online map but remember, the internet coverage in gazais remember, the internet coverage in

gaza is unreliable, electricity is also very limited so is it going to work? is it going to be enough? nobody knows. but i think what the biden administration has been saying is that israel cannot do the same thing that they did in northern gaza, where we saw those neighbourhoods completely destroyed and around 15,000 people killed in the first phase of this is really offensive against hamas. our overnight in khan younis, the city which is a major city in southern gaza was heavily hit, this is where leaders of the terrorists are said to be hiding. aid agencies are saying the situation is desperate, even catastrophic, and talks between israel and hamas collapsed but i think the americans are saying if it's think the americans are saying if its continuing to reach —— efforts

are continuing to reach the hostages in gaza but these negotiations are difficult. hugo bachega. now to charlie with the rest of today's news and former prime minister is expect to give evidence that the covid enquiry next week? borisjohnson is expected to apologise to the covid inquiry next week and acknowledge the government did not get everything right during the pandemic. his evidence will follow weeks of heavy criticism of him at the inquiry. we are joined now by our political correspondent, shelley phelps. shelley, what else can we expect to hear from johnson? good morning to you. clearly, the appearance of the former prime minister of the covid enquiry is one of the significant moments of the whole process.— whole process. good morning, charlie. that's _ whole process. good morning, charlie. that's right. _ whole process. good morning, charlie. that's right. this - whole process. good morning, charlie. that's right. this is i whole process. good morning, charlie. that's right. this is a i whole process. good morning, i charlie. that's right. this is a key moment for the enquiry, an enquiry that borisjohnson established himself two years ago and in terms of what we can expect from him, you mentioned the apology. but also,

those close to borisjohnson have been making the broad tanner, the tone, the thrust of what he will say known so we understand he will be defending his decision—making and will point to things like saying that he got the big calls right —— broad tenor. went into things like the vaccine programme and things like the uk's emergence from the final lockdown was ahead of other comparable economies and that he will also be defending his sometimes colourful use of language and phrases, and it does follow heavy criticism from those who were close to him, his inner circle, during the pandemic. for example, lee cain was his former communications chief, he talked about how this was the wrong crisis for boris johnson's skill set. we heard from the former chief scientific advisor sir patrick vallance, who said borisjohnson was bamboozled by the scientific data. then from dominic cummings, a former aide now archenemy, who said boris

johnson had been nicknamed the trolley because of his propensity to change his mind on things and, of course, this is a big moment in the enquiry and the whole point of it is about learning lessons from covid—19 and of course borisjohnson will be watched by family members of the bereaved, those who lost loved ones, who have been going along to the enquiry each day and holding up photos of those they lost and they are looking for answers. for photos of those they lost and they are looking for answers.— are looking for answers. for the moment. _ are looking for answers. for the moment, thank— are looking for answers. for the moment, thank you _ are looking for answers. for the moment, thank you very - are looking for answers. for the moment, thank you very much. | two people have been pulled from the rubble of a home in edinburgh, after it was destroyed in a suspected gas explosion last night. witnesses reported hearing the blast from several miles away, with neighbours saying they could feel their homes shaking. the scottish fire and rescue service said two properties were affected and specialist resources had been allocated to the area. a federaljudge has dismissed ex—president donald trump's bid to throw out charges of election interference on the basis of "presidential immunity". mr trump is accused of unlawfully trying to overturn his

2020 election defeat. the ruling is the first by a us court confirming that presidents can be prosecuted like any other citizen. it's day three of the cop28 summit in dubai today with world leaders having, for the first time, promised to tackle the huge responsibility that food and agriculture have in climate change. our climate editorjustin rowlatt is there for us this morning. —— carl nasman. take us through the talks and what has been decided. really, we've seen some rather aggressive progress on day one and they too and i think if you talk to a lot of people here, they were not quite expecting to see something right off the bat on day one, of course, with leaders agreeing to start a fund to give money to developing nations to help support them on the front lines of climate

change, to adapt to our heating a planet as well as to get the green progress on track. day two, you are mentioned in agreement on food and starting to assess and record highs the effects of agriculture on our planet. the road is going to get bumpierfrom here. those were planet. the road is going to get bumpier from here. those were the easy agreements and now we get into the nitty—gritty. the first time today we will see discussions on what is called the global stock—take and this is like a climate report card, countries required to present their progress or lack thereof on their progress or lack thereof on their pledges to reduce emissions and they are meant to come up with stricter plans and pledges to continue to cut emissions and also, we will see interesting and very difficult talks on methane and this is a greenhouse gas several times more powerful, even, than carbon dioxide and scientist say it's like low—hanging fruit, that if we can reduce methane emissions we can rapidly start to cool our planet. china and the us of course are very

big emitters and they will discuss methane later today, the other world leaders again making those addresses and we will see if we see more of those agreements to start to come out here on day three as we progress here in dubai. iflair]! out here on day three as we progress here in dubai-— here in dubai. carl nasman, thank ou. train drivers who are members of the aslef union are beginning a series of rolling one—day strikes across england this morning. it's the latest industrial action in their long—running dispute with train operators over pay and working practices. our business correspondent marc ashdown has more. there won't be much festive cheer on the railways today — it's the latest one—walkout by train drivers who are members of the aslef union. after nearly 18 months of industrial action, that's yet more frustration for passengers. it's just gone on too long. i think i've had enough of it now, really. i just want to know that if i want to catch a train that there'll be a train running. it's just been a year of disruption. really annoyed.

don't know what it's for. every local station, they're all sitting in their cafes. the workers want to get back to work and just saying that the train managers are making decisions that they're not really happy with, so i don't really understand why we're all suffering from that. it's really frustrating. it just feels like, you know, - the only people that are suffering, really, is, you know, _ the everyday people who are having to struggle to get into work, or the family and friends — i especially around christmas. itjust means that people can't be together. - after 14 one—day strikes where all 12,000 or so drivers walked in unison, aslef says this action will use new tactics to ratchet up the pressure, it says, on the train companies. an overtime ban began yesterday and will run for nine days in total. it means reduced services will be running across britain every day until next saturday. drivers at each of the operators involved will also walk out for 24 hours at a time, but staggered on different days, from today until next friday. monday is the only day when there will be no strikes. it's a particular concern for the hospitality industry. bars, pubs and restaurants are starting their busiest and most

important period of the year. for many, it could be make or break. it's the second busiest week in the calendar for us in the run—up to christmas. lots of christmas office parties and christmas lunches that were booked that are now being postponed and overall, the series of rolling strikes are estimated to cost the industry a further 600 million. horn blares. this comes as members of the other rail union, the rmt voted, last week to accept a backdated pay rise of 5% for 2022—23, as well as guarantees on job security. it means they won't take part in any further industrial action until at least the spring. horn blares. the aslef dispute is mainly centred on pay. the group representing the train operators insists a pay rise of 8% over two years is fair and reasonable. the government is fully in support. but the union says there are still too many caveats on changes to working practices, and aslef members have also just voted to continue industrial action

for the next six months. marc ashdown, bbc news. the actor macaulay culkin, best known for playing eight—year—old kevin mccallister in the christmas film home alone, has been honoured on the hollywood walk of fame. the 43—year—old, who began his career on stage at the age of four, was joined for the ceremony by catherine o'hara, who played his mother in the 1990 hit film. i'm sure most of us will be watching at some point over the festive period. it at some point over the festive eriod. , ., , at some point over the festive eriod. , ._ ., ., period. it will get played over and over again- _ period. it will get played over and over again- it— period. it will get played over and over again. it stands _ period. it will get played over and over again. it stands the - period. it will get played over and over again. it stands the test - period. it will get played over and over again. it stands the test of i over again. it stands the test of time. it over again. it stands the test of time. ., , ., , here's louise with a look at this morning's weather. look at that, it's going to be nippy, right? it look at that, it's going to be nippy, right?— look at that, it's going to be nippy, right? look at that, it's going to be mu lriht? , , q“,

nippy, right? it is very nippy, -10, the are nippy, right? it is very nippy, -10, they are the _ nippy, right? it is very nippy, -10, they are the temperatures - nippy, right? it is very nippy, -10, they are the temperatures we - nippy, right? it is very nippy, -10, | they are the temperatures we have seen quite widely across sheltered glens of scotland, but look at this, some snow in south lanarkshire, the snow arrived across glasgow, there were some issues with the rail services at the moment, a few centimetres, drifting its way steadily eastwards, so at the moment we have some heavy snow falling across five, it will not last but it will be a nuisance, this has been the story and you can clearly see whether snow is, some rain across northern ireland, across the isle of man and into north—west england as well, so whether it is rain or snow well, so whether it is rain or snow we could have icy stretches out there and on top of that, we've got dance and freezing fog through the midlands, and that will slowly lift away into the afternoon and some sunny spells, and there is a massive star was developing and these will be a bit more of a nuisance, so it will stay bitterly cold for most of us, top temperatures barely above

freezing in scotland, but generally around 2—4 , freezing in scotland, but generally around 2—4, milder out to the west with a cloud and the showery rain, and through the night tonight as temperatures fall away, we could see a mix of rain, sleet and snow, freezing rain could be quite treacherous first thing in the morning on the roads, the snow primarily north of the london area but we will see that wet weather gradually drifting its way eastwards in behind it we have the clearing skies in scotland and once again we have a cold and frosty start, so sunday is a little bit more of a messy mix of rain across england and wales, claudia conditions and slightly less cold, northern ireland, england, and yes it will stay cold with late men's hair, temperatures once again just a degree also above freezing but the milder story is further that does

come at a price because this area of low pressure will continue to push its way steadily eastwards, once again we will see some rain bumping into the cold there for a time, but it will continue to drag on this my as we will lose the blue tones is a warmer, milder southwesterly starts to push that milder our across the country, coming at a price because it will bring some wetter weather with it as well. we have rain clearing through eastern areas, scattered showers and sunny spells to follow—on behind, not quite a cold day on monday and if you want warmer steel we will get milder as we go through the week ahead, but as i say it comes at a price because it looks likely that it could turn wetter and windier with it, back to you two. i like ilikea i like a snowy picture, it's feeling more christmassy. if there's anyone else with send your pictures in. some of the uk's largest banks and building societies have started extending the time limit

on mortgage offers, after a cyber—attack last week. thousands of prospective homeowners have been affected. we're joined now by dan whitworth from radio 4 money box who can explain more. gosh, moving already a trial and tribulation, and what people don't need is a last—minute hitch. absolutely right, and awful, awful situation for a lot of people, this all started a week ago on friday when a company called cts posted on its website that it had been a victim or the subject of a cyber incident, and it provides cloud computing services, so it services to hundreds of law firms, a lot of them dealing with conveyancing for a lot of people buying and selling houses, applying for mortgages, i'm not a cyber security expert in the details on what exactly happened on that attack can be very limited, but the impact of that is pretty bad for some of those law firms, so some of them they can't process payments, them they can't process payments, the people who are buying and selling houses, they can't access

documents, and they can't run software applications, so all of thatis software applications, so all of that is pretty horrible, and of course, that has a knock—on effect to some of the lenders, mortgage providers, they are transferring huge sums of money so if the detail is not there, you can't complete on a deal, and also understandably perhaps these lenders are very cautious about transferring huge sums of money to law firms where there cyber security has clearly been compromised. do there cyber security has clearly been compromised.— there cyber security has clearly been compromised. do we know how many people — been compromised. do we know how many people have — been compromised. do we know how many people have been _ been compromised. do we know how many people have been affected - been compromised. do we know how many people have been affected in i many people have been affected in total with this? hot many people have been affected in total with this?— total with this? not specifically but what we — total with this? not specifically but what we do _ total with this? not specifically but what we do know _ total with this? not specifically but what we do know in - total with this? not specifically but what we do know in termsl total with this? not specifically. but what we do know in terms of numbers as this, i have seen reports suggesting around about 80— 100 law firms could have been directly affected, we do know that cts, as discussed, they provide it services tjy discussed, they provide it services by hundreds of law firms and one concrete figure we do have a 600 applications, mortgage applications have been affected from just one lender, just one lender, and you have to bear in mind if there are 600 applications that have been

affected, if that is two or three or four people, per individual application, if you are in a chain of four orfive houses application, if you are in a chain of four or five houses it takes just one person to be affected and that entire chain grants to behold and is not so much of a question of scale in terms of how many people are affected by the people who have been hurt, it's how they've been impacted, and i've been speaking to a lady called sarah grant, this happened a week on friday, and her removal lists turned up on monday, because he was due to move into her new home in her deal cannot be completed, the man turned up, and it's going into storage, and she explained to me the other impact on her, it's been horrific. it's mind—boggling, to me, and people keep saying if you can't transfer the money manually, i have no idea? it has been the biggest nightmare i could _ it has been the biggest nightmare i could have experienced. mentally,,

physically, — could have experienced. mentally,, physically, i'm homeless, i've been told i_ physically, i'm homeless, i've been told i can't— physically, i'm homeless, i've been told i can't let anyone into my home, — told i can't let anyone into my home, i— told i can't let anyone into my home, i have to stay in there but i have _ home, i have to stay in there but i have no— home, i have to stay in there but i have no furniture, it's all in storage, _ have no furniture, it's all in storage, there is the cost of the storage, — storage, there is the cost of the storage, i— storage, there is the cost of the storage, i don't know if the solicitors _ storage, i don't know if the solicitors are going to be paying for it. _ solicitors are going to be paying for it. i— solicitors are going to be paying for it, i could go on with this storym _ for it, i could go on with this storym i_ for it, i could go on with this story... i dread to think what will be story... i dread to think what will he the _ story... i dread to think what will he the cost, _ story... i dread to think what will be the cost, the implications are 'ust be the cost, the implications are just dire — be the cost, the implications are 'ust dire. , ., be the cost, the implications are 'ustdire. ., _ just dire. they are obviously the implications _ just dire. they are obviously the implications were _ just dire. they are obviously the implications were just _ just dire. they are obviously the implications were just one - just dire. they are obviously the implications were just one lady, j implications were just one lady, sarah i have been speaking to, it has not said a lot, cts, we invited it on for an interview but it declined, it says it is working with world leading experts to try to sort out what has gone on, and that lack of communication, that has been a big point that people have been critical about but you have to bear in mind cts of course in a post match analysis there might be more

details about how much they were prepared for this but they have been the victim of this attack, they are doing the best they can right now, and of course they will be guided by these cyber experts so that lack of information is partly because about it, because the more information they point out there, the more the hackers know they know, so not much information so far. ah, hackers know they know, so not much information so far.— information so far. a couple of thoughts, _ information so far. a couple of thoughts, bearing _ information so far. a couple of thoughts, bearing in _ information so far. a couple of thoughts, bearing in mind - information so far. a couple of thoughts, bearing in mind the| information so far. a couple of - thoughts, bearing in mind the lady you just spoke to, is the money secure? there's lots of money travelling and it hasn't got a destination, so is the money secure, and if anyone is listening to you with a transaction coming up this week, how can they know that they will not be affected? is there any means of checking that you will not get caught up in it inadvertently? we will deal with the first and most important question, the money. the money is secure, that lenders are looking out for themselves and their clients and they will not move any money around until they are absolutely confident it is secure so i don't think there is the risk to individual people for money, and in

terms of that second question, it's one step removed from members of the public, cts providing services to lawyers and solicitors and advances in provide services to clients, so if you are a client trying to go through a mortgage application at the moment, you can check with your conveyancer, are you impacted on this, and that is something you should do, and the wider point is people are certainly, people and suddenly companies need to be aware that more and more about personal information will be on the cloud, and how secure is that data? if you imagine the data you have to give solicitors on the information you have to give them when you are moving house, that is as personal as it gets and if it is secured on the cloud and it needs to be secure, and in this case clearly it has been compromised.— in this case clearly it has been compromised. fascinating and of course worrying _ compromised. fascinating and of course worrying if _ compromised. fascinating and of course worrying if you _ compromised. fascinating and of course worrying if you are - compromised. fascinating and of course worrying if you are in - compromised. fascinating and of course worrying if you are in the | course worrying if you are in the process of selling a house w could hear more about this on bbc radio 4 just after midday. questions are being asked about why holiday park company

pontins has suddenly shut two of its sites in prestatyn and camber sands. the closures have not been explained and have been criticised by local mps, residents and tourists. our correspondent duncan kennedy reports. home to budget family holiday since 1968, the pontoons park and camber sands, like the one in prestatyn, closed without warning, not even the workers knew what was going on. we've been told that closing. fight! we've been told that closing. and the told we've been told that closing. and they told you _ we've been told that closing. and they told you yet you may have lost yourjob because yellow possibly. are they saying why it's closing? no. in are they saying why it's closing? no. ., , ., , no. in a statement, they said the arks at no. in a statement, they said the parks at prestatyn _ no. in a statement, they said the parks at prestatyn in _ no. in a statement, they said the parks at prestatyn in camber - no. in a statement, they said the i parks at prestatyn in camber sands will be closing with immediate effect, and existing customers will be refunded. some people have suggested the site here and the one at prestatyn could now be used to house asylum seekers, and the home office said they had no plans to do

that. from blue codes to boating leaks, pontoons like this one at prestatyn where the dependable postwar option for generations of postwar option for generations of post warfamilies, the postwar option for generations of post war families, the original steak asian before spain and other places back in the. they once had 30 sites, now, just four, a partial and do a cherished part of our holiday history. duncan kennedy, bbc news as camber sands. every year, millions of people travel through edinburgh airport, but the runway is becoming vulnerable to cracks, resulting in delays and disruption for passengers. construction teams are now working through the night to repair the surface in a race against the clock before the first flights take off in the morning. our reporter steve godden has spent a shift with them to see how it's done.

the runway to edinburgh airport, unlike you have seen it before. it is just after two o'clock in the morning and the construction teams are involved in a race against time. the runway is closed for five and a half hours and we have got that window to finish the repairs before the first flight touches down ten minutes later. the clock starts ticking once the last flight of the day touches down. within minutes the heavy machinery is rolling into position. heavy machinery is rolling into osition. , , , , position. time pressure is the bi . . est position. time pressure is the biggest issue _ position. time pressure is the biggest issue i _ position. time pressure is the biggest issue i have _ position. time pressure is the biggest issue i have here, - position. time pressure is the biggest issue i have here, as| position. time pressure is the i biggest issue i have here, as we need to hand back the runway at half past five in the morning, otherwise we can't land a plane or take off, so from the minute we start, at midnight, i'm watching the half past five. it’s midnight, i'm watching the half past five. �* , ., , , midnight, i'm watching the half past five. �*, ,, five. it's happening because the runway service _ five. it's happening because the runway service is _ five. it's happening because the runway service is nearing -

five. it's happening because the runway service is nearing the i five. it's happening because the i runway service is nearing the end five. it's happening because the - runway service is nearing the end of its lifespan, 15 dealing with heavy aircraft and scottish weather. the chan . e in aircraft and scottish weather. the change in weather, aircraft and scottish weather. tte change in weather, so that aircraft and scottish weather. t2te change in weather, so that has started to lift, and if you can stand on it you can see movement, the stones, loose stones. that needs to be dealt with.— to be dealt with. there is damage in the taxiway. — to be dealt with. there is damage in the taxiway, flags _ to be dealt with. there is damage in the taxiway, flags during _ to be dealt with. there is damage in the taxiway, flags during a - to be dealt with. there is damage in the taxiway, flags during a runway i the taxiway, flags during a runway inspection. madalyn's team out eight times a day looking for cracks and debris. , . ., times a day looking for cracks and debris. ,.., ., ._ debris. the scale of the runway when ou first debris. the scale of the runway when you first go — debris. the scale of the runway when you first go in — debris. the scale of the runway when you first go in its _ debris. the scale of the runway when you first go in its use, _ debris. the scale of the runway when you first go in its use, and _ debris. the scale of the runway when you first go in its use, and you - debris. the scale of the runway when you first go in its use, and you get i you first go in its use, and you get used to it. you can see the surface here is quite good and the touchdown zone areas, where the aircraft landing, that's the area that takes the most impact. the landing, that's the area that takes the most impact.— the most impact. the ways of destruction — the most impact. the ways of destruction after _ the most impact. the ways ofj destruction after september's unplanned shutdown are an example of what can happen when runway inspectors don't like what they see. that might not be great for everybody but for the safety of the

passengers, it was really important they made that this is another day. since then what we have done is put in full cover on a saturday and a sunday from the contractors to make sure they are on—site 24/7 and we'll do that right through until they are on the edge of the surface in 2025. now, the six monthly repairs are done, and for those involved, a unique sense of achievement. i'sre unique sense of achievement. i've done the six _ unique sense of achievement. i've done the six of _ unique sense of achievement. te done the six of seven times now and i always look at the plane and see the reason that the plane '5 landing is because i've done the resurfacing.— is because i've done the resurfacin. , ., m resurfacing. job satisfaction? quite aood. coming up later on the programme: we'll catch up with super kev sinfield as he sets off on the second leg of his epic challenge — running seven ultra marathons in seven cities across seven days.

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it's a grand old day, isn't it? here is mike with the sport. if you had to reflect the mood of the lionesses it is kind of like... it's a bit strange. the wind keeps their hopes alive but still a lot to do and they could have done with another goal because they are trying to overtake the netherlands to hopefully have a chance to take team gb to the olympics but a 3—to come back when not in itself enough, that's what i'm trying to say —— 3—2 comeback win. t that's what i'm trying to say -- 3-2 comeback win.— that's what i'm trying to say -- 3-2 comeback win. i think we should have more acting — comeback win. i think we should have more acting out _ comeback win. i think we should have more acting out of— comeback win. i think we should have more acting out of sport! _ comeback win. i think we should have more acting out of sport! good - more acting out of sport! good morning. england travel north to face scotland on tuesday with their hopes of reaching the women's nations league finals, as well as the paris olympics, when they would be a gb team very much alive and kicking after the lionesses staged a stunning fightback to beat the netherlands 3—2 at wembley. england were 2—0 down at the break and seemingly down and out after some sloppy defending but then came the fightback as georgia stanway, lauren hemp and ella toone in injury time turned the match around and

got england the win. that revives the olympic dream. this was the famous moment into injury time. they need to beat scotland next week and hope the netherlands to fail to beat belgium to progress. that would also keep alive the possibility of a great britain team at next year's olympics. i'm very proud of the team and we got the win over the line and, of course, we are dependent now on what the netherlands— belgium will be but what we can control is play a good game again on tuesday and get the win and hopefully a good win and then see what happens. scotland had to win in belgium and beat england on tuesday to avoid relegation, but could only draw last night. they came from behind in belgium, thanks to erin cuthbert�*s superb goal. scotland will drop down to nations league b but cuthbert could go to the olympics with team

gb if england earn qualification. yes. a tangled web, indeed. like scotland, wales are also heading for the nations league's second tier after a 2—1 defeat against iceland in cardiff. they needed a win to avoid being relegated with a game to spare but iceland's second goal sealed wales' fifth defeat. a pretty emphatic goal as well, wasn't it? northern ireland can still be promoted out of nations league b, thanks to their 4—0 win in albania. aston villa's simone magill got two of their goals. now, it's fa cup second round weekend but the magic of the cup ended last night for one of the 10 non—league teams that had made it this far with york city losing 1—0 at home to wigan. the game very nearly didn't go ahead — just look at the fog there — but officials decided the visibility was ok and the only goal of a game came from stephen humphrys. so, wigan, of league one these days but who memorably beat manchester city to win the cup back in 2013, are through to the third round.

notts county were the other team looking for an upset last night but league two couldn't beat league one as they lost 3—2 at home to shrewsbury. striker ryan bowman came away with a hat trick, taking his team through to the next round. now, queens park rangers made it two wins out of two as they battle to drag themselves out of the relegation zone in the championship with an impressive win at preston north end. they won 2—0 with their talisman ilias chair setting up both goals, including this one for chris willock. he really is a magician. qpr are still third from bottom butjust three points behind huddersfield and plymouth. preston stay eighth. now to the big story in rugby union. one of england's 2003, world cup winning players, phil vickery, and former scottish star sean lamont are among 295 ex—players suing the rugby authorities over brain injuries. wales stars gavin henson and colin charvis are also listed in the legal case. charvis played 94 times for wales and also captained them

during an 11—year career. the high court heard yesterday that an application for the cases to be heard collectively would be made next year. it would allow all the lawsuits against world rugby, the rugby football union and the welsh rugby union to be managed together. on the pitch, harlequins are up to second in rugby union's premiership after a comprehensive 36—3 win over leaders sale. quins ran in five tries, the pick of them this great effort by danny care just after half—time. what a move! and marcus smith, who will have an eye on the vacant england fly—half spot, was right in the thick of it. it means sale could lose top spot if owen farrell's saracens beat northampton later today. and in the united rugby championship, munstersecured an impressive 40—29 bonus point win over leaders glasgow warriors at musgrave park. tom ahern scored two of munster�*s six tries as they move up to third place. ronnie o'sullivan got himself out of a jam to reach the semifinals of the uk snooker championship, winning on a deciding frame in york.

i need to put my teeth back in! the rocket was 4—1 up against zhou yuelong of china but then lost four in a row to fall behind. but zhou couldn't get over the line with o'sullivan finishing off with a century break. o'sullivan will meet hossein vafaei in the semis after the iranian beat zhang anda. i still love playing and, you know, with pool, billiards, i just love all cue sports and sometimes you think it's about making the right decision at the right time but i love the game, i love snooker, and i'll always play snooker but when you are out playing these young guys, they're really hungry — i have another one tomorrow, hossain vafaei, he is really up for it, itjust doesn't stop. if i were playing steve, i would be feeling great, but when i'm playing these kids, they are like grandchildren to me, you know? not quite but i get your point! judd trump is through to the semifinal. he sealed a 6—3 victory over

two—time champion mark selby and finished with a familiar flourish. trump will play ding junhui in the last four. tiger woods had a better second day at the pga tour's hero world challenge after admitting he felt "rusty" on thursday, having not played since april. woods made a 2—under par 70. at one point it looked as if it could be even better because he was 4—under through the first 12 but late bogeys rather ruined his card. he's one over par overall. scottie scheffler and jordan spieth share the lead on 9—under par overall. now, a club that's the magic. the thing i love about going about all of these footballing minnows living the dream is you find out so much notjust the dream is you find out so much not just about the clubs but the towns and that's the case with the lowest ranked team left in the competition. through to the second round. ramsgate.

from the eighth tier, so four divisions, below the professional leagues. they have other jobs they have otherjobs to do while they train. they have a dream tie on monday night against former cup winners wimbledon and not surprisingly the kent coastal town is rocking with excitement. literally, they have ear defenders! a town so proud, and ramsgate has a history of singing out loud. just over 200 years ago king george iv set sailfrom here over 200 years ago king george iv set sail from here and was so impressed by the rousing send off he received, he made ramsgate the uk's only royal harbour. so imagine what he would make of the town's football team making history now in the fa cup. team making history now in the fa cu. ~ ~ 2 ., , cup. commentator: for the first time in their history! — cup. commentator: for the first time in their history! ramsgate _ cup. commentator: for the first time in their history! ramsgate are - in their history! ramsgate are through and the crowd storms onto this pitch! through and the crowd storms onto this itch! ., , .., ., this pitch! into the second round for the first _ this pitch! into the second round for the first time. _ this pitch! into the second round for the first time. we _ this pitch! into the second round for the first time. we are -

this pitch! into the second round for the first time. we are really. for the first time. we are really aood for the first time. we are really good team _ for the first time. we are really good team now _ for the first time. we are really good team now and _ for the first time. we are really good team now and we - for the first time. we are really good team now and we all - for the first time. we are really| good team now and we all work together and i think this is a really big thing for ramsgate. tm really big thing for ramsgate. i'm 'ust so really big thing for ramsgate. i'm just so excited because ramsgate have a _ just so excited because ramsgate have a chance of winning it. the romance of— have a chance of winning it. the romance of the _ have a chance of winning it. the romance of the fa _ have a chance of winning it. the romance of the fa cup is what it is all about, — romance of the fa cup is what it is all about, the _ romance of the fa cup is what it is all about, the underdogs. - romance of the fa cup is what it is all about, the underdogs. it's - romance of the fa cup is what it is all about, the underdogs. it's not. all about, the underdogs. it's not the size _ all about, the underdogs. it's not the size of— all about, the underdogs. it's not the size of the _ all about, the underdogs. it's not the size of the dog, _ all about, the underdogs. it's not the size of the dog, it's— all about, the underdogs. it's not the size of the dog, it's the - all about, the underdogs. it's not the size of the dog, it's the fightl the size of the dog, it's the fight of the _ the size of the dog, it's the fight of the dog. _ the size of the dog, it's the fight ofthe dog. and— the size of the dog, it's the fight of the dog, and that's _ the size of the dog, it's the fight of the dog, and that's what's - of the dog, and that's what's ramsgate _ of the dog, and that's what's ramsgate is _ of the dog, and that's what's ramsgate is all— of the dog, and that's what's ramsgate is all about. - of the dog, and that's what's ramsgate is all about. before the fa cu we had ramsgate is all about. before the fa cup we had never _ ramsgate is all about. before the fa cup we had never thought _ ramsgate is all about. before the fa cup we had never thought a - ramsgate is all about. before the fa cup we had never thought a hat - ramsgate is all about. before the fa cup we had never thought a hat or. cup we had never thought a hat or scarf before and now in the last few weeks we've sold over 300 that was made of massive disciplines —— made a massive difference. to made of massive disciplines -- made a massive difference.— a massive difference. to keep reminding _ a massive difference. to keep reminding yourself _ a massive difference. to keep reminding yourself this - a massive difference. to keep reminding yourself this is - a massive difference. to keep reminding yourself this is an i reminding yourself this is an amateur club in the eighth tier of english football. but thanks to the vision of its owner, who wanted to make at the centre of the community, it has engaged young fans and players across the region. club gets crowd of nearly 1000 home games now and 74 teams of all ages are using the all—weather pitch. taste and 74 teams of all ages are using the all-weather pitch.— and 74 teams of all ages are using the all-weather pitch. we want these kids to want — the all-weather pitch. we want these kids to want to _ the all-weather pitch. we want these kids to want to play _ the all-weather pitch. we want these kids to want to play for _ the all-weather pitch. we want these kids to want to play for ramsgate - the all-weather pitch. we want these kids to want to play for ramsgate as | kids to want to play for ramsgate as they grow up and want them to have tj and joe taylor to be their favourite player so i think having things like club anthems and the cup

song,it things like club anthems and the cup song, it makes it feel more like a premier league club. you song, it makes it feel more like a premier league club.— song, it makes it feel more like a premier league club. you can see the kids, every — premier league club. you can see the kids. every game _ premier league club. you can see the kids, every game now, _ premier league club. you can see the kids, every game now, home - premier league club. you can see the kids, every game now, home game, i kids, every game now, home game, jumping _ kids, every game now, home game, jumping around singing ramsgate are massive _ jumping around singing ramsgate are massive. it's infectious. we do a bil massive. it's infectious. we do a big team — massive. it's infectious. we do a big team will be not, are we going to go— big team will be not, are we going to go any— big team will be not, are we going to go any further and progress? the -la ers to go any further and progress? players know to go any further and progress? t2te players know they to go any further and progress? tte players know they are building something special and it's defender jack has been talking about it with his brother as they work on the family landscape gardening projects. just keep the buzz in the changing room and stuff like that and sam gets buzzing and i keep telling him how good it is at ramsgate. cheer gets buzzing and i keep telling him how good it is at ramsgate. over the mean for him — how good it is at ramsgate. over the mean for him and _ how good it is at ramsgate. over the mean for him and the _ how good it is at ramsgate. over the mean for him and the team. - how good it is at ramsgate. over the mean for him and the team. down i how good it is at ramsgate. over the | mean for him and the team. down the road on a factory _ mean for him and the team. down the road on a factory floor _ mean for him and the team. down the road on a factory floor this _ mean for him and the team. down the road on a factory floor this is - mean for him and the team. down the road on a factory floor this is what - road on a factory floor this is what striker and salesmanjoe has been dreaming of for15 striker and salesmanjoe has been dreaming of for 15 years, playing in the amateur leagues. {30 dreaming of for 15 years, playing in the amateur leagues.— the amateur leagues. go on, joe! alread a the amateur leagues. go on, joe! already a hero — the amateur leagues. go on, joe! already a hero among _ the amateur leagues. go on, joe! already a hero among colleagues| already a hero among colleagues because he has got nine goals in seven matches, including qualifying, to get this far and therefore in the running to be the fa cup's top scorer this season which means he could be at wembley anyway combay to collect the award. the guarantees him or a team a job from the day bob

munday ahead of their game at wimbledon. munday ahead of their game at wimbledon-— munday ahead of their game at wimbledon. ~ �* ., ., ., ,, ., wimbledon. we've all got 'obs and families to feed * wimbledon. we've all got 'obs and families to feed so h wimbledon. we've all got 'obs and families to feed so it _ wimbledon. we've all got 'obs and families to feed so it may _ wimbledon. we've all got jobs and families to feed so it may benefit i families to feed so it may benefit wimbledon. the fa cup is the chance for players like me to dream. it gives you the moment that you and your family look back gives you the moment that you and yourfamily look back on. gives you the moment that you and your family look back on. ramsgate was one of the _ your family look back on. ramsgate was one of the most _ your family look back on. ramsgate was one of the most famous - your family look back on. ramsgate| was one of the most famous seaside towns in the 19th century with its marina, harbour, beaches and now the fa cup is putting it back on the map again. people are rediscovering its secret charms including the ones down below. several miles of secret war tunnels run under the town, built to protect the population in 1939 and now being explored by the manager, ben, who is a deputy head teacher by day and the fa cup journey has brought him underground for the first time to unearth this new chapter in a town and club's history. new chapter in a town and club's histo . ,, ., , ., , . history. quite as real experience bein: history. quite as real experience being down _ history. quite as real experience being down here, _ history. quite as real experience being down here, not _ history. quite as real experience being down here, not something history. quite as real experience. being down here, not something i have done before. finding out the history of the sort of the town that you are representing i think is quite important and something we can

talk about with the club and hopefully get some exposure for some of the different places in our town that maybe haven't had the spotlight on them for some time.— that maybe haven't had the spotlight on them for some time. ramsgate to actually have — on them for some time. ramsgate to actually have some _ on them for some time. ramsgate to actually have some fa _ on them for some time. ramsgate to actually have some fa cup _ on them for some time. ramsgate to | actually have some fa cup experience on their side with a player who thought his career was washed up on the shore. 20 years ago liam martin was bought by sir alex ferguson at manchester united in e1 was bought by sir alex ferguson at manchester united in £1 million deal from, of all teams, wimbledon. now at 36 he has been tempted out of retirement to bring his career full—circle. tt retirement to bring his career full-circle.— retirement to bring his career full-circle. it is funny how life works, the — full-circle. it is funny how life works, the manager - full-circle. it is funny how life works, the manager decided i full-circle. it is funny how life. works, the manager decided to full-circle. it is funny how life - works, the manager decided to hound me to get me out of retirement because i didn't know whether i wanted to continue to be honest. hopefully there is a little more magic left in the fa cup. filth. hopefully there is a little more magic left in the fa cup.- hopefully there is a little more magic left in the fa cup. oh, i say! martin has— magic left in the fa cup. oh, i say! martin has scored! _ magic left in the fa cup. oh, i say! martin has scored! only _ magic left in the fa cup. oh, i say! martin has scored! only in - magic left in the fa cup. oh, i say! martin has scored! only in this - martin has scored! only in this uniuue martin has scored! only in this unique competition _ martin has scored! only in this unique competition do - martin has scored! only in this unique competition do you - martin has scored! only in this unique competition do you get! martin has scored! only in this - unique competition do you get the stories that bring the top and the bottom of the footballing perimeter together and the power to transform the whole future of a team. we together and the power to transform the whole future of a team.- the whole future of a team. we are one came the whole future of a team. we are one game from _ the whole future of a team. we are one game from playing _ the whole future of a team. we are one game from playing man - the whole future of a team. we are one game from playing man city i the whole future of a team. we are one game from playing man city or| one game from playing man city or arsenal and that would be absolutely

incredible. brute arsenal and that would be absolutely incredible. ~ ., ., , ., , ., incredible. we are ambitious and want to grab _ incredible. we are ambitious and want to grab a — incredible. we are ambitious and want to grab a couple _ incredible. we are ambitious and want to grab a couple of- incredible. we are ambitious and want to grab a couple of levels i incredible. we are ambitious and| want to grab a couple of levels as incredible. we are ambitious and i want to grab a couple of levels as i said a _ want to grab a couple of levels as i said a financial point of view it helps — said a financial point of view it helps but _ said a financial point of view it helps but more importantly it gets everybody excited and gets people coming _ everybody excited and gets people coming up and that's what it's all about— coming up and that's what it's all about for— coming up and that's what it's all about for us. coming up and that's what it's all about for us— coming up and that's what it's all about for us. , ., ., , about for us. these are the moments the ouna about for us. these are the moments the young fans _ about for us. these are the moments the young fans will _ about for us. these are the moments the young fans will never _ about for us. these are the moments the young fans will never forget - about for us. these are the moments the young fans will never forget and i the young fans will never forget and be able to tell future generations about the time when ramsgate really were massive. about the time when ramsgate really were massive-— about the time when ramsgate really were massive._ just - about the time when ramsgate really were massive._ just an - were massive. ramsgate! just an ordinary evening _ were massive. ramsgate! just an ordinary evening in _ were massive. ramsgate! just an ordinary evening in ramsgate, i ordinary evening in ramsgate, supermicks rocking the town with the young fans are engaged. itrul’heh supermicks rocking the town with the young fans are engaged.— young fans are engaged. when is the match? monday _ young fans are engaged. when is the match? monday evening, _ young fans are engaged. when is the match? monday evening, after, - young fans are engaged. when is the match? monday evening, after, of. match? monday evening, after, of course, the _ match? monday evening, after, of course, the players _ match? monday evening, after, of course, the players have - match? monday evening, after, of course, the players have done - match? monday evening, after, of| course, the players have done their dayjobs. b. course, the players have done their da 'obs. 2 , ., ., , day 'obs. a couple of them have put in day jobs. a couple of them have put in leave the — day jobs. a couple of them have put in leave the day. _ day jobs. a couple of them have put in leave the day. only _ day jobs. a couple of them have put in leave the day. only a _ day jobs. a couple of them have put in leave the day. only a couple. - day jobs. a couple of them have put in leave the day. only a couple. to. in leave the day. only a couple. to aet a real in leave the day. only a couple. to get a real focus _ in leave the day. only a couple. to get a real focus on _ in leave the day. only a couple. to get a real focus on a _ in leave the day. only a couple. to get a real focus on a part - in leave the day. only a couple. to get a real focus on a part of - in leave the day. only a couple. to get a real focus on a part of the i get a real focus on a part of the country you may not have known about. ., , ., ., about. the only royal harbour in the uk. and about. the only royal harbour in the uk- and the — about. the only royal harbour in the uk. and the tunnels! _ about. the only royal harbour in the uk. and the tunnels! fascinating! i here's louise with a look at this morning's weather. look at this! any idea where i am

talking about? a lot of fog around at the moment. it's actually called castle, i don't know if it is in the background but you canjust castle, i don't know if it is in the background but you can just feel the weather, it looks cold and bitter —— corfe castle. the low cloud mist and fog will take its time to clear and we've also seen some snow showers today and in fact at the moment we've got snow across fife, a few centimetres falling through glasgow, south lanarkshire and drifting steadily east. this has been the story over the past few hours and you can see where the snow has been, ran through the irish sea close to the coast here and brain injury northern ireland as well. —— rained through northern ireland. there will be icy stretches out there if you are on the roads over the next few hours and here is where we have the fog across the midlands, down into central southern england, slowly lifting into low cloud and hopefully, some sunshine coming through so into the afternoon, it will be a slightly different story with some sunny spells and it's

going to feel cold. winds remain light and coming from the west, driving in showers along the west facing posts, show primarily of rain. the temperatures really are struggling and loads overnight in scotland of —10, one or two perhaps not getting above freezing. a cold afternoon and is that images fall away again, these showers push further inland and we could see some snow through the midlands, freezing rain through london which could cause some significant impacts first thing on the roads. that certainly worth bearing in mind. it's going to be another cold start in scotland with clear skies and where you have the lying snow again the temperatures below freezing but not quite as cold to start further south because of the blanket of cloud and rain. rain is easing away from east anglia in south east england and further showers drifting in with a southwesterly wind, the wind is starting to change direction. clear skies and the best of the sunshine northern ireland scotland and northern ireland scotland and

northern england but here, those temperatures are still only a few degrees above freezing but look at this — generally milder on sunday and the milder theme is set to continue. another low pressure moving in on monday. the potential as it bumps into the cold air further north that we could see a little bit of wet fleeton snow but it will be rain, then, as it starts to clear away and then behind on monday, it is a case of sunny spells and scattered showers. in terms of the feel of the weather, it will stay pretty cold in scotland. about 3-5 . stay pretty cold in scotland. about 3—5 . also, maximums between five and eight. the real mild air is set to arrive behind it so from tuesday onwards, we see the wind direction changing to a southwesterly, putting that milder air back further north and a real change to the story. unfortunately it does come at a price — looks likely to turn wetter and windier through the week ahead but we are likely to see double figures in terms of the feel of the

weather. back to you. louise, did you have a monitor in your weather. back to you. louise, did you have a monitor in your studio that you can watch what we're going show now? , ,., that you can watch what we're going show now?_ look. that you can watch what we're going | show now?_ look at show now? yes. down there. look at these pictures- _ show now? yes. down there. look at these pictures. this _ show now? yes. down there. look at these pictures. this is _ show now? yes. down there. look at these pictures. this is flossie - show now? yes. down there. look at these pictures. this is flossie the - these pictures. this is flossie the giant schnauzer having fun. this is the beautiful _ giant schnauzer having fun. this is the beautiful scene, _ giant schnauzer having fun. this is the beautiful scene, that's - giant schnauzer having fun. this is the beautiful scene, that's full - the beautiful scene, that's full well mel and sunderland, looking lovely and went to re—. that well mel and sunderland, looking lovely and went to re-._ lovely and went to re-. that was re lovely and went to re-. that was pretty cold _ lovely and went to re-. that was pretty cold yesterday, _ lovely and went to re-. that was pretty cold yesterday, very - lovely and went to re-. that was pretty cold yesterday, very cold. j pretty cold yesterday, very cold. but gorgeous, not very nice when it turns slushy and horrible. this but gorgeous, not very nice when it turns slushy and horrible.— turns slushy and horrible. this is the white lighthouse, _ turns slushy and horrible. this is the white lighthouse, again - turns slushy and horrible. this is i the white lighthouse, again looking rather magnificent. these pictures from the tail end of yesterday, i think the last one is gateshead,

that's properly muntari! gorgeous. m son that's properly muntari! gorgeous. my son lives _ that's properly muntari! gorgeous. my son lives in _ that's properly muntari! gorgeous. my son lives in newcastle - that's properly muntari! gorgeous. my son lives in newcastle and - that's properly muntari! gorgeous. my son lives in newcastle and he i that's properly muntari! gorgeous. i my son lives in newcastle and he was testing —— texting me saying it's freezing up here! testing -- texting me saying it's freezing up here!— freezing up here! keep those ictures freezing up here! keep those pictures coming. _ there are lots of ways to get in touch with us at bbc breakfast. you can send us a message on whatsapp — the number is 0330123 0440, orjust scan the qr code with your phone's camera and that will automatically start a chat with us. you can still get in touch with us by email, and on twitter as well. now on breakfast, it's time for newswatch. the end of newsnight in its current form. will we miss it? welcome to newswatch with me, samira ahmed. coming up, bbc two's long running current affairs show loses half its staff. coming up, bbc two's long running current affairs show loses half its staff.

will it work as a studio discussion programme? and it's all part of a shift from tv and radio news to digital. is that what audiences want? the combination of a two—year freeze on the level of the licence fee and high inflation has left the bbc with a funding gap of £500 million. the result has been a series of budget cuts, the latest of which hit the news division on wednesday. although more money is being put into digitaljournalism and some broadcast services are being expanded — the news at one doubling in length to an hour, for instance — elsewhere, savings are being made. newsnight is losing half its staff, shortening its duration, and instead of the current magazine format with filmed reports and investigations, will become an interview, debate and discussion show. gabriel gatehouse, a former correspondent on the programme, had this response. "what a sad day for the bbc is. it announces its effectively

cancelling newsnight. does our hyper—polarised, opinion—heavy, fact—light media need another tv chat show or world class investigations and insightful reporting that adds context that traditional bulletins don't have time for"? but viewer david wright pointed out. "newsnight costs a lot of money. the audience is dwindling to put it mildly. not viable to spend so much on such a small audience". while terry pearson questioned the thinking behind this week's changes. "i have yet to see any evidence that the shift to digital has increased the number of younger viewers and listeners. but there is plenty of evidence that older viewers and listeners are not going to digital, but leaving the bbc". well, we'll be discussing the logic behind wednesday's announcement in a moment. but first, if this is the end of newsnight as we know it, what exactly is being lost without any dedicated correspondents — and i should say, i was one of them in the 19905 — or a budget forfilming outside the studio? will we be seeing any more location reports like those we've watched

over the programme's 43—year history? good evening, and welcome at last to newsnight. for all our hundreds of members of the media who swarm around the prime minister, follow her every move, and the idea from the conservatives point of view is to get the best possible exposure on the tv news that evening. we seem to have been the first westerners here and felt the blast of much pent up bitterness. she said, "they killed my brother. my house is gone. it's everything. we don't want saddam doing everything". mr duncan smith, are you frightened of michael portillo? are you frightened of mr portillo? thank you. aren't you taking this quiet

man business a bit far? gkids was officially earmarked for closure last summer. it will be replaced initially by two regional hubs. newsnight has now learned there are concerns over several people appointed to a key role in training the new cohort of staff who will work in the regional hubs. well, the ceo of bbc news, deborah turness, has written a blog post about changes proposed to newsnight and bbc news as a whole. you can find that online, but here's a taste of it. "today's audiences consume news in a different way. linear tv is in decline, and newsnight�*s viewing figures reflect this general trend. but we've listened to our audiences. "they told us that for them, newsnight is an important bbc brand and that what they most value is the discussion and debate at the end of each day. "as part of these changes, we're investing more in our investigative reporting, putting it at the heart of bbc news, where it can be seen by the biggest audience possible.

"we've made tough choices, but we've made them to safeguard bbc journalism for our digital future". well, we'll be speaking about all of this next week with the deputy ceo of bbc news, jonathan monroe, but for now, with me here in the studio is michael crick, whom we saw there in his days as a reporter on newsnight, where he worked for almost 20 years. and joining us from cambridge is roger mosey, a former head of television news and editorial director here at the bbc. thank you both for coming on newswatch. rogerfirst, the broadcast industry has been talking for a while about whether newsnight might be seen as obsolete in the current media world and therefore a fair choice for the bbc�*s big budget cuts, do you agree? it's absolutely true that audiences are changing and behaviours are changing and programmes come and go. but i'm still very sad about this because newsnight, in its day, was a fantastic programme and still has many strengths. and i think what i regret particularly is the loss of some

independent commissioning of a different editorial voice within the bbc news mix, and a fantastic team of reporters who do add to the overall lustre of bbc news but are not necessarily centrally controlled, which is what's going to happen in the future. michael, the audience figures are down to about 300,000, which is a long way off the million or so in the kind of glory days when you worked there. can you see the logic for dropping the axe where they have? i can see the logic for it, but i mean, if i was a dodgy politician or a crooked businessman or a lazy civil servant, i'd be resting a little bit easier in my bed at night knowing that newsnight's no longer there. i mean, newsnight's done some cracking investigative stuff over the years, and particularly, actually, in the last year or two with david grossman and sima kotecha and the films that they've been making. and i think that at the heart of this is the point that roger makes about centralisation. the bbc, because it accounts for about a third of broadcast

output in this country. it depends how you measure it, really. but the bbc has to sort ofjustify that almost quasi—monopoly position and has done so over the years by internal competition and pluralism within the bbc. now, if you centralise all your investigative work, you lose a lot of the pluralism. and by that i mean that until now, if somebody's got a scandal they want the bbc to expose or look into, they might go to the today programme, they might go to newsnight. if one turns it down, which inevitably happens, they can try another one. under this new regime that's being proposed, it's more like, let's get a yes or no, and that's it. that's it in terms of getting that sort of thing exposed. so i think the pluralism of the bbc is something that needs to be maintained. roger, the bbc says it's not downgrading investigations, they're just being centralised. michael's implied that's pretty ominous. does it sound ominous to you? it does sound ominous because this country is now much more diverse and therefore needs, i think, a range of editorial voices and a range of powerful editors.

and the way michael is right, is that when the today programme had its own team of reporters and newsnight and the world at one, it meant sometimes it was hard to justify in terms of efficiency, but it didn't make good programmes. and you had the today programme able to put resources into hunting down a story and sending a reporter, which they now can't do. they don't have any reporters. and newsnight was the last redoubt of a semi—independent organisation within the bbc able to do its own agenda. and that's now going in. i think roger's right there. i mean, if you get rid of these alternatives, it becomes much more monolithic in its output. and then people start saying, "well, hang on a moment. shouldn't you know the bbc's a monopoly? shouldn't we be worried about them in the same way that we've always been worried about the murdoch newspapers"? well, one of the other issues is, you know, the heated discussions and the interviews are what gets newsnight lots and lots of attention on social media. you know, the prince andrew interview, the victoria derbyshire

grilling, those get praised so there's a logic to say the bbc is going to keep the stuff that makes newsnight really important and that's not going at all. that's just going to be the heart of the programme now. yeah, i mean, the problem that newsnight's had, though, over the years is that when you and i were there, you'd get cabinet ministers on virtually every night and they would come down to the green room afterwards and you'd learn a lot, you know, you get ken clarke there, douglas hurd, senior ministers, regularly. nowadays, it's very difficult for newsnight to get senior people like that. and they basically, i think they're saying to themselves, "look, we don't have to do newsnight. the audience isn't that big. "we've done a whole string of interviews throughout the day. by the time it gets to 1030pm, we're knackered, we're tired, we might make a mistake". and so the newsnight isn't getting the line ups in its discussions, i'm afraid, that it used to get. and, of course, other people are now basing themselves on studio discussion and talk tv and gb news. so there's a lot of competition for this, these studio discussions.

roger, if not newsnight, where would you make the cuts then? well, i'd say it's an error at the moment to leave newsnight as, roger, if not newsnight, where would you make the cuts then? well, i'd say it's an error at the moment to leave newsnight as, if you like, the ghost of christmas past. so it neither has its independent reporting nor actually enough time. i mean, 28 minutes to talk about the big issues of the day isn't quite long enough. but i think the key issue for me is not where you would cut elsewhere in news, but what you cut elsewhere in the bbc. and the bbc has recently, for instance, in its peak time entertainment schedule, brought back a hoary old format survivor, which is a global television format. it was run by itv and then ditched by itv in the uk. costs a lot of money. it's getting quite poor ratings and the bbc, i think, needs to look at where is the more important content it's producing. and i would say this as journalist, but it's news, not survivor. michael, what would you cut then?

well, it's very difficult to know without having access to the figures, which i've never had. but i would agree with roger, really, that the preserving news and news related content is vital. i mean, we have a role really in a democracy, a liberal democracy, in holding people to account, holding powerful people to account. now, you know, i would clearly go for cuts in terms of light entertainment, sports contracts and so on. but quite whether they work or not or whether there's income for the bbc from doing those kind of deals is way beyond what i've looked at. but news and that role we play in news and have played, i say we i'm no longer here, but is vital, and i think we ought to evaluate. it's the people who don't like being held to account that are going to be pleased with this announcement. michael crick, roger mosey, thank you both. thank you for all your comments this week.

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good morning. welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and sarah campbell. our headlines today... heavy bombardment in gaza as people are told to flee further south to escape the fighting — a un official describes the scene at a hospital. this hospital simply cannot take more children with deep wounds of war. there are children everywhere. these children were sleeping. there was a bomb literally 50 metres from here. borisjohnson's expected to apologise to the covid inquiry for mistakes made during the pandemic but will insist his government got many of the big calls right. one down, six ultra—marathons to go. we catch up with kevin sinfield as he continues his epic challenge in support of his friend rob burrow.

it is not just it is notjust rob. he is also supporting the thousands of others across the uk and ireland living with motor neurone disease. it is notjust with motor neurone disease. it is not just an with motor neurone disease. it is notjust an epic, it is an odyssey as well. today it is cardiff. stoking up old rivalry with a snooker cue. remember this when hosein vafai smashed the balls, pub player style, to wind up ronnie o'sullivan earlier this year. well, the two face each other again today in the uk championship semi finals. good morning. the winterfreeze continues across the uk we have had temperatures as low as —10 during the night. also snow showers in the far north and west. icy stretches to look out for the first thing this morning. also dense and freezing fog across central and southern england. all the details coming up shortly.

it's saturday, 2nd december. our main story. israel's renewed bombardment of gaza is entering its second day, after the collapse of a week—long truce. israeli air strikes have hit areas in north—western gaza and khan younis in the south, where hundreds of thousands of people fled earlier in the war to escape fighting. they are now being urged to move further south, towards the border with egypt. meanwhile, hamas — designated as a terror organisation by the uk government — has fired rockets towards israel. our middle east correspondent hugo bachega has the latest. the respite lasted one precious week. war returned to gaza yesterday. a ceasefire expired and israeli fighterjets resumed their bombing — 200 strikes in one day, israel says. khan yunis in southern gaza was heavily hit. hospitals, already overcrowded,

struggled to cope. israel says it is targeting hamas, but children are again among the victims. lana says she was with her mother and younger brother when the attack happened. her older brother was still missing. a un official was inside a gaza hospital when the truce came to an end. this hospital simply cannot take more children with the wounds of war. there are children everywhere. these children are sleeping. there was a bomb literally 50 metres from here. here, a qr code, which links to a map of the gaza strip, broken down into hundreds of blocks, places for people to go. the humanitarian crisis continues and may get worse. the un says no aid entered gaza from egypt yesterday and there's no guarantee any deliveries will happen today. in southern israel, the military says it shot down 50 rockets fired from gaza. israel and hamas traded blame

for the end of the truce. talks for a new deal seem to have collapsed and the israeli bombing continues. palestinians still hope for peace and are again counting the dead. earlier we spoke to hugo who is injerusalem. the american officials have been saying that israel must do more to protect the civilian population of gaza. now these offensives, at least the first israeli air strikes, have been focusing on parts in the southern areas of the gaza strip, where many members of the hamas leadership are believed to be hiding. some leaflets were dropped yesterday, telling people to evacuate some of those areas. we saw some pictures of the desperate situation for many of the palestinians in southern areas of gaza. many people have fled northern gaza. many people have fled northern gaza to the south when this all

started. now the fear is these renewed hostilities could lead to a new wave of displaced people inside the territories. un officials said yesterday the situation is catastrophic. crucially, no aid was delivered to gaza yesterday from egypt. the palestinian red crescent is saying it has an even any guarantee that tracks with much needed humanitarian aid will be allowed to enter gaza today. over to charlie for the rest of this morning's news. looking like another big week at the covid inquiry next week. borisjohnson is expected to apologise to the covid inquiry next week and acknowledge the government did not get everything right during the pandemic. his evidence will follow weeks of heavy criticism of him at the inquiry. we're joined now by our political correspondent shelley phelps.

morning to you. we have heard a lot from some very significant voices so far. clearly, the former prime minister, this is wednesday and thursday, this is going to be one of the key moments.— thursday, this is going to be one of the key moments. good morning. this is auoin to the key moments. good morning. this is going to be — the key moments. good morning. this is going to be a _ the key moments. good morning. this is going to be a pivotal _ the key moments. good morning. this is going to be a pivotal moment - the key moments. good morning. this is going to be a pivotal moment for. is going to be a pivotal moment for the inquiry as borisjohnson gets back two days of quitting. in addition to the apology you mentioned, those close to him, his allies, have been getting a bit of information about the tenant and full thrust of what he will be saying during that session. he is expected to defend his decision making, saying on the big calls he got things right will be pointing to things like the vaccine, for example. also the uk's emergence from the final lockdown. he is expected to be defending his colourful use of language and phrases. he mentioned some of the

criticism he received in recent weeks from those close to him and the pandemic. the cane worked in communications at number 10. he described borisjohnson is having the wrong skill set for this crisis. the government has made chief scientific adviser at the time, he said borisjohnson was bamboozled by the scientific data and we also had from another aid at the time, dominic cummings when i boris johnson's arch enemy. he described how borisjohnson was nicknamed as the trolley because of his propensity to change his mind during the pandemic. it is a big moment for the pandemic. it is a big moment for the inquiry. the key thing that is all about is learning lessons. in case there were to be another pandemic again. watching this really closely, those people who have been there all the time, the bereaved families who have lost loved ones. they have been going each day to the

inquiry holding up pictures of their loved ones. they say they are looking for the inquiry. the key thing that is all about is learning lessons. in case there were to be another pandemic again. watching this really closely, those people who have been there all the time, the bereaved families who have lost loved ones. they have been going each day to the inquiry holding up pictures of their loved ones. they say they are e two people have been pulled from the rubble of a home in edinburgh, after it was destroyed in a suspected gas explosion last night. witnesses reported hearing the blast from several miles away, with neighbours saying they could feel their homes shaking. the scottish fire and rescue service said two properties were affected and specialist resources had been allocated to the area. a us federaljudge has ruled donald trump is not immune from criminal prosecution for actions he took as president. it's the latest setback for the former president in the case alleging that he plotted to illegally overturn the result of the 2020 election — accusations he denies. train drivers who are members of the aslef union are beginning a series of rolling one—day strikes across england this morning. it's the latest industrial action in their long—running dispute with train operators over pay and working practices, which will also cause disruption in scotland and wales. it's day three of the cop28

summit in dubai today, with world leaders having for the first time promised to tackle the huge responsibility that food and agriculture have in climate change, our climate editorjustin rowlatt is there for us this morning. looking for answers. morning. just us between _ looking for answers. morning. just us between meetings _ looking for answers. morning. just us between meetingsjump - looking for answers. morning. just us between meetings jump for - looking for answers. morning. just us between meetingsjump for us| us between meetingsjump for us between the focus is very much on the latter of those three the focus is very much on the latter of those three. idea. we are expecting a host of new pledges today.— three. idea. we are expecting a host of new pledges today. normally these conferences start _ of new pledges today. normally these conferences start quite _ of new pledges today. normally these conferences start quite slowly. - conferences start quite slowly. normally their decisions are made at the and. quite cleverly, the united arab emirates have front—loaded some of these decisions. today we are expecting a commitment on renewable

energy, two treble renewable energy capacity by 2030, double energy efficiency by 2030. there will be commitment on decarbonising the oil industry. that doesn't mean making the petrol in your tank having any less carbon but cleaning up the process of making it. lower carbon manufacture, if you like. there has already been a commitment on nuclear power with 20 countries agreeing to treble nuclear power. you are absolutely right to spot these pledges, not real hard commitments. the hope is these will drive action in the world. let's just think about the renewable power and energy efficiency pledges. if countries actually do that and the trajectory, the movement is towards renewable energy, often cheaper than oil, coal and gas. the money is increasingly flowing in that way. if they treble renewable capacity by 2030, it would

imply a reduction in fossil fuels renewable capacity by 2030, it would imply a reduction in fossilfuels by 20%. as you create alternative supply you drive down demand. really interesting to see how these pledges come together to deliver, i guess, potentially, you're absolutely right, charlie, to be absolutely sceptical, we'll change on the ground. sceptical, we'll change on the round. . ~' ,, , sceptical, we'll change on the round. ., ,, , . . ground. thank you very much. we will talk to ou ground. thank you very much. we will talk to you thank _ ground. thank you very much. we will talk to you thank you. _ many parts of the uk have seen freezing temperatures over the last few days, creating some beautiful, snowy scenes. you've been sending in your pictures, let's take a look. this is george, the english bulldog enjoying himself this morning in county durham. how can you tell from his face? he looks happy enough, doesn't he? thank you for that one. this snowy scene was sent in from vikki in chester. let's move to ipswich. this one from

sarah in ipswich. thank you, sarah. that was george and bertie. another george. from south shields, sending in those pictures. for those people without dogs, you don't have to have a dog to send in a picture. i am not complaining about pictures of dogs but you do not have to have one. any sort of wintry scene is fine. more on the weather with louise. those temperatures pretty universal, aren't they? those temperatures pretty universal, aren't the ? 2 ., those temperatures pretty universal, aren't they?— aren't they? below freezing widely across the country _ aren't they? below freezing widely across the country at _ aren't they? below freezing widely across the country at the - aren't they? below freezing widelyj across the country at the moment. -10 across the country at the moment. —10 quite widely in places in scotland. but we have a real mixture of winteriness out there. not snow but fog, some of it freezing and dense in places, as he can see in dorset. also some snow at the moment 35. a real cluster of snow has

drifted west to east from glasgow, south lanarkshire and now into faith. a few centimetres of lying snow. this has been a story for the last few hours. drain through northern ireland, some showers and running down through the irish sea. snow drifting east. icy stretches around first thing this morning. this area, this white area, represents freezing fog. fairly patchy but some other dents in places. it will thin and left to sunshine across eastern england. at the same time we will keep their speed of showers. the winds are very light, changing direction to a westerly, hence the reason we have more showers in the west than the east. after the bitterly cold start, very slow to recover, just a degree orso very slow to recover, just a degree or so above freezing for much of scotland. furthersouth or so above freezing for much of scotland. further south we are still looking at a maximum of two to four

degrees. the showers with the early evening will start to further inland, we will see snow, perhaps freezing rain, which will make it treacherous on roads and pavements during the early hours of sunday morning. behind it we have clear skies. once again we will start off very cold and frosty in scotland and northern ireland. with the cloud around it will not be as cold. rain typically away from sunday morning. it should be reined by then. the cloud will prevent temperatures really from being quite as low as they have been across england and wales will do it will feel pretty dismal because of the light, nuisance rain around. 48 degrees here. in scotland we are looking at temperatures a degree or so above freezing. low pressure starts to dominate the web at the mess we look to the week ahead. one front will clear away with another pushing in on monday. some wet sleet and snow for a time. all the time the air is

starting to get less cold. that will have a different impact to the story during the week. a few scattered showers tucking in behind. here are the temperatures on monday. we are looking at seven, 8 degrees. further north, still on the cold side. milder air will be now as we go through the week. we will lose the blue colours. as the wind direction changes to a southerly, driving in the milder air with it, it does come at a price because it means we are likely to see a return to some wet and windy weather as we progress through the week. but double digits quite widely by friday and saturday. thank you. as we've been hearing this morning, borisjohnson will face questions at the covid inquiry next week over decisions his government took during the pandemic. the inquiry has already heard from some of those closest to the former prime minister, including his key aides, michael gove, dominic cummings and matt hancock. our correspondent ellie price has been following the inquiry and has the latest.

day two in the jungle. sorry, covid inquiry room. matt hancock, the former health secretary turned reality tv show star, faced another few hours of grilling yesterday. the questioning moved to his resignation as health secretary after he had an affair with a colleague and broke his own social distancing rules in the process. it is important that those who make the rules abide by them and i resign in order to take accountability for my failure to do that. he also said had the uk locked down earlier in the autumn of 2020, schools may not have needed to close again injanuary 2021. i think that if we had taken action sooner in september of 2020, then we might, for instance, have avoided the need to close schools. so right from the start, we've tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes. again, this came up.

a lawyer representing families bereaved by covid pressed him on why patients were discharged from hospitals to care homes without being tested. he said a lack of tests meant ministers could only make bad choices. every decision was a choice between difficult options and nobody has yet brought to me a solution to this problem. this week, the inquiry also heard from dominic raab, the former deputy prime minister, who remembered the moment borisjohnson became gravely ill with covid and he had to take over leading the country. when i was appointed foreign secretary and first secretary, the pm was very clear appointing me first secretary so that you've got my back and that if ever it's required, you can cover for me. there's some regular routine things like pmqs thatjust, you know, but that's not, i would say, the most acute end of the seriousness that we're talking about now. but it just logically follows

from that in terms of contingency planning around that eventuality. now i think it was pretty sparse. i mean, i was effectively told, really told on five minutes' notice. and from michael gove. then at the centre of decision making, he's still in government. he gave a stark apology. politicians are human beings. we're fallible, we make mistakes and we make errors. and i'm sure that the inquiry will have an opportunity to look in detail at many of the errors i and others made. so it was a big week here at the covid inquiry. matt hancock's two—day grilling, rounding off a week of politicians who are right at the centre of decision—making. but the biggest name, the man right at the heart of things, was borisjohnson. he'll give evidence on wednesday and thursday. ellie price, bbc news at the covid inquiry in london. we're joined now by ahmos waldman from the covid—19 bereaved families forjustice group. good morning to you. thank you for coming in. the appropriate thing to

start with, we are going to show a picture of your grandma. tell me about her. picture of your grandma. tell me about her-— about her. she was an incredible erson, about her. she was an incredible person, caring, _ about her. she was an incredible person, caring, charismatic. - about her. she was an incredible person, caring, charismatic. she about her. she was an incredible - person, caring, charismatic. she was incredibly perceptive. she knew what was going on. if ever you are going through a difficult time or something was not quite right, she would always know when you spoke to her. whenever i worked in london, she would look after me, i would stay with her. cooked me ridiculous amounts of food and made me have seconds, thirds. afternoon tea before dinner.— seconds, thirds. afternoon tea before dinner. ., ., ., before dinner. what was the name of our before dinner. what was the name of your grandmother? _ before dinner. what was the name of your grandmother? sheila _ before dinner. what was the name of your grandmother? sheila lan. - before dinner. what was the name of your grandmother? sheila lan. thatl your grandmother? sheila lan. that is wh ou your grandmother? sheila lan. that is why you are _ your grandmother? sheila lan. that is why you are involved _ your grandmother? sheila lan. that is why you are involved in _ your grandmother? sheila lan. that is why you are involved in this - is why you are involved in this process the way you are. tell us what happened. she process the way you are. tell us what happened.— process the way you are. tell us what happened. she was mentally shar but what happened. she was mentally sharp but towards _ what happened. she was mentally sharp but towards the _ what happened. she was mentally sharp but towards the last - what happened. she was mentally sharp but towards the last year i what happened. she was mentally sharp but towards the last year of| sharp but towards the last year of her life she became physically frail. she was incredibly independent. we never thought she would want to go into a care home,

she said she didn't. towards february, march when she decided she wanted to go, she needed more help around the flat. she kept her flat available and thought she would go for a trial period for a few weeks into this care home. the first week she hated it, she couldn't get used to it. she was a very fearsome and strong woman. things weren't as she wanted them to be. after the first week she seemed to appreciate it, she seems to like being cared for. sadly, very soon after that when she became ill. two weeks after that, she died from covid. incredibly traumatic for us. we were given conflicting information about her condition, what was wrong with her initially, we were told it was a water infection. she was given antibiotics. depending which family member spoke to staff, we were given different information about her health. ultimately she had chest

infections. she was screaming out with pain. they could not get proper pain relief to her until the night before she died. they gave her morphine, which we think precipitated her death. there were no video call facility is at that time. they harrowing telephone calls, i will never forget when i had two days before she died. she died. she made very little sense because she was delirious. she said, tell them who you are, tell them who you are. the only time she responded to anything i said was when i said, grandma, you know we love you very much, don't you? she said, yes, darling. i didn't want to put that phone down. i knew it was going to be the last one is not one of the last times i spoke to her. whenever so many people had similar experiences back in april 2020, near the beginning of the pandemic. you. the beginning of the pandemic. you, like so many — the beginning of the pandemic. you, like so many others _ the beginning of the pandemic. you, like so many others are _ the beginning of the pandemic. you, like so many others are following closely what is said in the covid inquiry this week and hearing from

matt hancock. you have been listening across. bearing in mind your experience, what do you make of what was said?— what was said? looking at most if not all of what was said? looking at most if rrot all of the _ what was said? looking at most if not all of the politician _ what was said? looking at most if not all of the politician so - what was said? looking at most if not all of the politician so far, - what was said? looking at most if not all of the politician so far, it i not all of the politician so far, it has been very difficult. it has been hard to listen to, we wanted this inquiry to happen. it is why we campaign so lessons were learned. we have to listen to it. things are coming out which did not come out and that is a positive. it is hard to see many people, many politicians including matt hancock retrofitting their account towards the evidence. and to ask why it doesn't seem like there is genuine remorse for what happened. he was health secretary. borisjohnson was the prime minister. they presided over the country with one of the highest death rates in the world. they can try to say, well, either we were guided by the science, followed by the signs. they clearly didn't take into account science as much as they

should have done. we into account science as much as they should have done.— should have done. we have only 'ust met. my impression is i should have done. we have only 'ust met. my impression is you're h should have done. we have onlyjust met. my impression is you're trying i met. my impression is you're trying to keep a lid on some pretty fierce emotions. you are going to be in the room on wednesday when boris is giving evidence and is questioned. it will be very, very difficult. it has been disappointing anyway because there are not many seats for bereaved family members to watch. they had done it on a seat allocation basis. you have to fill in a form. the tickets went, as we call them, after about three minutes this time, such was the desire for people to go and watch him. initially i was relieved to get a ticket. it has been going through my mind. how will i feel at the time? it will be incredibly difficult. if they made decisions earlier. had we looked down three weeks earlier. people saw what was going on around the world. it was obvious what was happening. the words coming out from

matt hancock, it will be very tough to watch. we matt hancock, it will be very tough to watch. ~ ., ,, . ., matt hancock, it will be very tough towatch.~ ., ,, .., matt hancock, it will be very tough towatch.. to watch. we appreciate you coming in to seak to watch. we appreciate you coming in to speak to _ to watch. we appreciate you coming in to speak to us _ to watch. we appreciate you coming in to speak to us today. _ to watch. we appreciate you coming in to speak to us today. wednesday| in to speak to us today. wednesday and thursday is one former prime minister borisjohnson will be questioned. thank you very much. thank you. rugby league legend kevin sinfield is on day two of his epic challenge — to run seven ultramarathons, in seven cities, across seven days. his mission is to raise awareness and funds for those affected by motor neurone disease, inspired by his friend and former teammate rob burrow. super kev has already run an ultramarathon in leeds. this is the picture we have on padding. he doesn't really look like! this morning he's in cardiff — before setting off for birmingham,

edinburgh, dublin and brighton — finishing on the mall in london. our reporterjohn maguire has been following hisjourney how was yesterday and how is everyone feeling this morning? tt is everyone feeling this morning? it is cold is everyone feeling this morning? te 2 cold is probably the first thing to say. a little bit sore. we will hear first—hand from kev how everyone was. they are running from leeds to york. the reception in york like last year absolutely phenomenal. people lining the streets. everyone gets what is happening. the idea with this epic odyssey is to spread across the seven cities right across the uk and northern ireland as well, to spread the word about motor neurone disease, the fight against even further. today we are at cardiff, their greatest sports stadium in the planet, in my humble opinion. they will star in a couple of hours' time and next door at

cardiff arms park, having done the ultra marathon. it will include people who have been invited to run with kev, people whose lives have been affected by m that slip back to day one. what a day it was! —— mnd. at the beginning of this latest challenge, the beginning of the story, kevin sinfield and rob burrow, former teammates who've been through so much on the rugby field together and as friends are facing the future together. kev is an inspiration to so many people. what he is prepared to do for the mnd community is wonderful and i know it is appreciated by thousands of people around the country and across the world. i always say that i hope he knows i will do the same for him and i am sure that he does. it all started for his mate.

but as rob's wife, lindsay, tells us, it's now for so many more. that's the reason that they're doing these challenges is to continuously, you know, bang that drum, to continue to raise awareness for people that are diagnosed today and in the future. and i think to give people hope as well. and that's what it's all about, as well as the kind of the fundraising. it's all about the awareness. and i think doing it across great britain in different cities will really continue to raise that awareness. kev and his team will run an ultramarathon every day, seven in seven days. in seven cities. on the outskirts of leeds, they ran past seacroft hospital, collecting an extra runner on the way. i feel really fortunate to be in a position to try to just contribute a little

bit and support a little bit, which is amazing, you know? i know it's cold, but we've got brilliant weather for running. so, yeah, i'mjust looking forward to it. i'm going to enjoy it. i think these are the kind of days that you'll remember in 20, 35 years time that you've been part of in your life. so yeah, i'm looking forward to it. seacroft will be home to the brand new rob burrow centre for motor neurone disease. some who will benefit came to cheer kev on. what does it mean to you to have the guys spreading the word? it's amazing. that's what we need to do. kev�*s challenge is also raising money for the centre and rob's consultant says patients are at the heart of its design. i think this is going to make a world of difference to my patients. finally, to have a space which is bespoke for their needs and you know, the right sized doors

for their big wheelchairs to go through. toilets which have hoists, which you can use. and, you know, the beautiful environment where a peaceful environment and you don't have to go here and there, everywhere, you just have one centre and that's where you'll be assessed and where you'll be followed up. that's amazing. katie dowson's dad, warren, died with mnd. she's raised thousands for the centre. and today he is seeing these billboards for the first time. it's first time you've seen this, katie. i'm speechless, which is rare and just quite emotional to see it, really. i didn't realise... i was invitted over, but i wasn't expecting a huge picture of yourself. no, no, iwasn't. but it's all about raising that awareness. and so i'm doing what i can to help with that cause. as they slogged through the fog,

the runners were setting a blistering pace. they're shifting. so the first half marathon they've done in about one hour 45 so around 5 minutes per kilometre pace. so pretty quick. was that predicted? i mean, kev will do the speed that you want. so we don't really guide on that. kev runs off field and we just support him. and you don't worry about him running too fast or anything like that? no, he'll manage it. he's eating and drinking. fine. he's following that plan. so, yeah, we're happy so far. through tadcaster and onto york racecourse where they ran the first extra mile of the week to signify the extra mile people can go through to help their friends. runners whose lives have been changed forever by maddie were invited tojoin. well, not far for a few years, so. no, it's good.

it's good. the legs are good, and it's a great course. so i sadly lost my work last year at the moment. so the fact that rob's been able to raise such profile following on from doddie and with kev, it'sjust it's inspirational and it's fantastic. it's what the community needs. the fundraising he's done is immense. my wife was diagnosed about seven years ago. she died at the age of 45, five years ago. and my son harry here has been running with us today. he's come out of school to do this. so it's been amazing to see him do this and raising the profile. i can't believe so many people out there i that was so much fun. what a lovely thing to be part of. and everybody laughed - and smiled all the way around. and it's infectious, isn't it? it's just a beautiful day. the challenges are raising money, but also just as important. awareness. york's been a really special place for us.

we know you love it like we do. we also know that you have a deep community like. and the crowd's welcoming kev to the finish in york were proof that these challenges are working. the message is getting through loud and clear for the guys. backin back in cardiff for day two, kevin isjoined by ed slater and his wife. how was yesterday? tt is joined by ed slater and his wife. how was yesterday?— is joined by ed slater and his wife. how was yesterday? it was cold but reall aood how was yesterday? it was cold but really good fun. _ how was yesterday? it was cold but really good fun, the _ how was yesterday? it was cold but really good fun, the sendoff - how was yesterday? it was cold but really good fun, the sendoff we - how was yesterday? it was cold but really good fun, the sendoff we got | really good fun, the sendoff we got from leeds was incredible and similar to last year, people who came out, really special. in between there is about 20 miles of grey fog which wasn't vertically fun, tough days are difficult, you put in the

logistics and fall back on how you operate as a team, then we had a six hour coach journey. operate as a team, then we had a six hour coachjourney. it operate as a team, then we had a six hour coach journey. it was good that camaraderie has been really good, it is great to have ed here and it is great to be in cardiff. we are looking forward to running. ed. great to be in cardiff. we are looking forward to running. ed, you two first met _ looking forward to running. ed, you two first met on _ looking forward to running. ed, you two first met on the _ looking forward to running. ed, you two first met on the bike _ looking forward to running. ed, you two first met on the bike ride - looking forward to running. ed, you two first met on the bike ride 18 - two first met on the bike ride 18 months ago. i will never forget the sight of the rugby players riding tiny bikes, how are you getting on? yes, great, i have a new set of wheels. — yes, great, i have a new set of wheels. not— yes, great, i have a new set of wheels, not quite at the bike that kept has~ — wheels, not quite at the bike that kept has. i'm hoping to get some pink trainers, it is great to be here, — pink trainers, it is great to be here, great to see care of, what him and the _ here, great to see care of, what him and the team — here, great to see care of, what him and the team are doing is remarkable, sitting here in the

freezing — remarkable, sitting here in the freezing cold, i don't know how they'll — freezing cold, i don't know how they'll do — freezing cold, i don't know how they'll do it. freezing cold, i don't know how they'll do it— freezing cold, i don't know how the 'll do it. , ., ., , ., they'll do it. great to see you and they'll do it. great to see you and the kids here, _ they'll do it. great to see you and the kids here, how— they'll do it. great to see you and the kids here, how is _ they'll do it. great to see you and the kids here, how is life - they'll do it. great to see you and the kids here, how is life for - they'll do it. great to see you and| the kids here, how is life for you? great to have the support and be here _ great to have the support and be here and — great to have the support and be here and it — great to have the support and be here and it sounds _ great to have the support and be here and it sounds like _ great to have the support and be here and it sounds like kate - great to have the support and be here and it sounds like kate willl great to have the support and be i here and it sounds like kate will do the extra _ here and it sounds like kate will do the extra mile _ here and it sounds like kate will do the extra mile with _ here and it sounds like kate will do the extra mile with her— here and it sounds like kate will do the extra mile with her children, i here and it sounds like kate will doi the extra mile with her children, we are excited — the extra mile with her children, we are excited to — the extra mile with her children, we are excited to follow _ the extra mile with her children, we are excited to follow the _ the extra mile with her children, we are excited to follow the journey. i are excited to follow the journey. will run _ are excited to follow the journey. will run round _ are excited to follow the journey. will run round the _ are excited to follow the journey. will run round the back— are excited to follow the journey. will run round the back and - are excited to follow the journey. will run round the back and talk. are excited to follow the journey. i will run round the back and talk to kate. looking forward to running the extra mile, tell us why you're running it. extra mile, tell us why you're running it— extra mile, tell us why you're runnina it. ~ , , ., running it. we lost my brother, sam, who i running it. we lost my brother, sam, who i keep — running it. we lost my brother, sam, who i keep with _ running it. we lost my brother, sam, who i keep with me _ running it. we lost my brother, sam, who i keep with me at _ running it. we lost my brother, sam, who i keep with me at all _ running it. we lost my brother, sam, who i keep with me at all times - running it. we lost my brother, sam, who i keep with me at all times 11 - who i keep with me at all times 11 years ago, so it is special that i can do this. we are so grateful for kevin and everyone for everything they have done. for the last 11 years things have changed rapidly, people hadn't heard about it when my brother died so you guys are

amazing. we are grateful and i will do anything i can to find a cure and raise money and awareness and support you guys anyway i can. thank you so much for everything and good luck. ., , ., ., , , luck. you use that word support, what does _ luck. you use that word support, what does it _ luck. you use that word support, what does it mean, _ luck. you use that word support, what does it mean, what - luck. you use that word support, what does it mean, what is - luck. you use that word support, what does it mean, what is it - luck. you use that word support, | what does it mean, what is it do, practical, emotional? tt what does it mean, what is it do, practical, emotional?— what does it mean, what is it do, practical, emotional? it covers all areas, practical, emotional? it covers all areas. knowing — practical, emotional? it covers all areas, knowing that _ practical, emotional? it covers all areas, knowing that people - practical, emotional? it covers all areas, knowing that people are i areas, knowing that people are there. — areas, knowing that people are there, simple things like picking a message, — there, simple things like picking a message, the same for the kids. they have their— message, the same for the kids. they have their friends who know what is going _ have their friends who know what is going on— have their friends who know what is going on and they are showing each other— going on and they are showing each other and _ going on and they are showing each other and writing letters. it is nice _ other and writing letters. it is nice to — other and writing letters. it is nice to know that there is support out there — nice to know that there is support out there and we can be part of that community— out there and we can be part of that community to support people. we talk about it affects — community to support people. we talk about it affects different _ community to support people. we talk about it affects different people - community to support people. we talk about it affects different people in - about it affects different people in different ways, it is a huge learning curve. ultimately, it is

still the same, _ learning curve. ultimately, it is still the same, the _ learning curve. ultimately, it is still the same, the end - learning curve. ultimately, it is still the same, the end result i learning curve. ultimately, it is| still the same, the end result is still the same, the end result is still the same, whether that happens in two years, five years, you see what it does to someone. but like you are doing, kate's father, it really does have an effect on you so we appreciate everyone that bangs the drum and gets it out there. thank you so much, great to see everybody, let's have a look at the special welsh shirt. look at that, fantastic. it always feels great to have the red dragon on your chest. todayis have the red dragon on your chest. today is not about lisch and welsh fighting, it is about coming together to fight the illness. perfect sentiment, i'm glad you're not fighting the welsh because you

would beat me. it is going to be another amazing day, join us tomorrow when we will be in birmingham, have a great day, good luck to everyone. see you later. thank you to everybody, absolutely amazing feet and only one person, kevin sinfield could talk about an ultramarathon fund.— kevin sinfield could talk about an ultramarathon fund. owns it, so you should see — ultramarathon fund. owns it, so you should see the _ ultramarathon fund. owns it, so you should see the shirt,? _ ultramarathon fund. owns it, so you should see the shirt,? absolutely i should see the shirt,? absolutely brutal for them _ should see the shirt,? absolutely brutal for them it _ should see the shirt,? absolutely brutal for them it shows - should see the shirt,? absolutely brutal for them it shows how - should see the shirt,? absolutely brutal for them it shows how it i brutal for them it shows how it brings— brutal for them it shows how it brings everybody together. they have raised _ brings everybody together. they have raised so _ brings everybody together. they have raised so much money and awareness, there _ raised so much money and awareness, there is— raised so much money and awareness, there is still— raised so much money and awareness, there is still so much to do. the bil there is still so much to do. the big story— there is still so much to do. the big story in _ there is still so much to do. the big story in women's football is what _ big story in women's football is what is — big story in women's football is what is happening to england. trying to get— what is happening to england. trying to get a _ what is happening to england. trying to get a team for the olympics. hopefully, to do that now they have to beat _ hopefully, to do that now they have to beat scotland on monday, after a

dramatic _ to beat scotland on monday, after a dramatic comeback when they were down _ dramatic comeback when they were down and _ dramatic comeback when they were down and out and they came back to beat the _ down and out and they came back to beat the netherlands. now they have to beat _ beat the netherlands. now they have to beat scotland, the scotland team includes _ to beat scotland, the scotland team includes a _ to beat scotland, the scotland team includes a couple of players who have _ includes a couple of players who have their — includes a couple of players who have their own hopes and dreams of getting _ have their own hopes and dreams of getting into the olympics with team gb. getting into the olympics with team gb it— getting into the olympics with team gb it is— getting into the olympics with team gb it is a _ getting into the olympics with team gb. it is a strange one. the dream is to— gb. it is a strange one. the dream is to live — gb. it is a strange one. the dream is to live. england got out ofjail to keep — is to live. england got out ofjail to keep the olympic flame burning but it— to keep the olympic flame burning but it wasn't quite enough, they must _ but it wasn't quite enough, they must win— but it wasn't quite enough, they must win in scotland and hope that netherlands dropped points against belgium to keep the ambition going. for scotland there was nations league — for scotland there was nations league disappointment. we have the round-up— league disappointment. we have the round—up now. the home side steps up, dominating the opening minutes but one error left them punished. again advantage

was taken uncharacteristic error by the captain. frustration started to boil over as the temperature dropped, so did england's heart. after the break lifeline, a well taken header sparked life into england, no time to celebrate more goals were needed. lauren hemp perfectly put it in off the post. wembley started to believe. they were made to wait until extra time but with hearts and mouths, substitute completed a sensational comeback. at the full—time whistle the players were left feeling like they could have done more. the win keeps their olympic hopes our lives but do you don't stay ahead of them on goal difference. t am on goal difference. i am disappointed _ on goal difference. i am disappointed we - on goal difference. i am disappointed we didn't i on goal difference. i am - disappointed we didn't score on goal difference. t —n disappointed we didn't score another one because we would have been in a better position but straight afterwards i am very proud of the team. in the first half we didn't

play bad, wejust team. in the first half we didn't play bad, we just conceded two goals and that is the quality of the team. the second half we need more. elsewhere, scotland held belgium to a 1—1 score is thankfully a spectacular strike. the result that could be vital to the olympic hopes. england now travel to scotland knowing that they still need to win and buy a big score but we also know you can never count this team out. wales are also heading for the nations league's second tier after a 2—1 defeat against iceland in cardiff. they needed a win to avoid being relegated with a game to spare... but iceland's second goal from substitute dilja zomers sealed wales' fifth defeat out of five group games. northern ireland can still be promoted out of nations league b thanks to their 4—0 win in albania. aston villa's simone magill got two of their goals.

the fa cup has lost one of the 10 non league teams that had made round two with york losing 1—nil at home to wigan. the game very nearly didn't go ahead .. just look at the fog there .. but officials decided the visibilty was ok and the only goal of a game came from stephen humphreys. so wigan who memorably beat manchester city to win the cup back in 2013 are through to the third round. notts county were the other team looking for an upset last night. league two couldn't beat league one as they lost 3—2 at home to shrewsbury. striker ryan bowman came away with a hattrick taking his team through to the next round. the draw for the third round when the champions league club comes in is tomorrow. ronnie o'sullivan survived a scare, to reach the semi finals of the uk snooker championship. winning, with some real class, when the pressure was on, in york. )the seven time winner was 4—1 up against zhou yuelong of china...

needing just two more frames to win. but lost four in a row, to fall behind. zhou couldn't get over the line... with o'sullivan finishing off with a century break. o'sullivan will meet hossein vafai in the semis after the iranian beat zhang anda remember this infamous moment of smashing the pack, it didn't pay off and o'sullivan won. he also said he wanted to shut o'sullivan's mouth. it isa it is a brave person who takes on ronnie o'sullivan. they will be tucked up in the warm, the rest of us might be outdoor and looking chilly. here's louise with a look at this morning's weather. this picture that sums it up, real

winter hazards out there, we have some freezing fog for some of us, that will be slow to lift, we have further snow showers, the snow has been across glasgow and drifting east to perth, this is shropshire. you can see the frost on the windscreen but lots of blue skies and sunshine. for some of us, we will start to have that lovely crisp sunshine coming through. for the rest of the afternoon, it looks likely that the snow showers will ease, we have showers primarily of rain on the west coast because the wind changed direction. eastern areas will be drier, but not particularly warm. temperatures through the night have fallen to —10 degrees in places and they will take time to recover, for many a few degrees above freezing. we will see tim just following overnight, maybe

pavements and roads first thing is that rain lingers clear skies into scotland are thrust to form,. that is where we'll have the best of the sunshine and northern england, for the rest of england and wales a lot of cloud around, the rain will ease to showery bits and pieces in the afternoon but it will be at that little bit milder in comparison to the last few days, 4—8 with a cloud around but a cold afternoon further north. that milder air will continue because of low pressure pushing in and wind direction changing. we will see sleet and snow around on monday but as that rain pulls away leaving scattered showers there could be a few wintry flurries at elevation on

monday but not quite as cold as it has been. generally, those temperatures between three and 8 degrees. the milder air is set to arrive in the middle of the week because the wind is changing direction once again. a southerly wind is going to drag in the milder air, and it push in from the west. that means we will see some milder weather with temperatures may be finishing in double digits but it will come at a price with wetter and windier weather. seven yea rs seven years after it first hit our screens, the final episodes of royal drama 'the crown', will be released later this month — focusing on life after the death of princess diana. our correspondent charlotte gallagher has been speaking to imelda staunton and lesley manville, who play the queen and princess margaret in the latest series. they grew up in the spotlight.

a life of duty versus the rebellious royal. the late queen elizabeth and princess margaret spent their whole lives being scrutinised, and the final series of the crown will depict the last days of margaret's life. and the very different lives of the 2 sisters. their relationship is founded on this life growing up together as children and teenagers, obviously, we note what happened was unexpectedly, elizabeth was propelled into being the queen. but at the heart of it they are probably one of the greatest lovers of each other�*s lives and very very close. so their relationship of course is complicated. for elizabeth, the touchstone of margaret was very important to have. and it is so lovely for us to conclude this relationship from the first series to this one.

one more thing, very important. yes, of course. promise me, that i. will actually be dead when they close coffin. she laughs did you feel differently about the royal family after you had filmed series? it's very easy to draw a bold, thumbnail sketch of margaret, and you can make her a cliche. but that is never what somebody is, there is always so much more that is making them tick, that is fuelling their behaviour. it was interesting to speculate and make decisions about what i thought that was with margaret because it was definitely a sadness and loneliness that punctuated her life. for me, playing someone whose life has been about

duty, and i think that is why there were so many people queueing after the queen had died. because i think a lot of people were thinking, you went to work every single day of your life and you can call in sick. t single day of your life and you can call in sick-— call in sick. i think people were sa in: call in sick. i think people were saying thank— call in sick. i think people were saying thank you _ call in sick. i think people were saying thank you for _ call in sick. i think people were saying thank you for turning i call in sick. i think people were saying thank you for turning up! saying thank you for turning up every— saying thank you for turning up every single day. you saying thank you for turning up every single day.— saying thank you for turning up every single day. you found out the queen had died _ every single day. you found out the queen had died when _ every single day. you found out the queen had died when you - every single day. you found out the queen had died when you were - queen had died when you were filming, that was to be in strange? we were doing a scene together the two of us, it was a very strange day. two of us, it was a very strange da . ., . , two of us, it was a very strange da . ., ., , ., two of us, it was a very strange da. ., ., , ., day. fortunately i had ten days off, and that was _ day. fortunately i had ten days off, and that was the _ day. fortunately i had ten days off, and that was the ten _ day. fortunately i had ten days off, and that was the ten days - day. fortunately i had ten days off, and that was the ten days of - and that was the ten days of mourning. i had to go back to filming — mourning. i had to go back to filming the day after the funeral and i_ filming the day after the funeral and i think that was more difficult for other— and i think that was more difficult for other people looking at me. it was a _ for other people looking at me. it was a really shocking, more shocking than i _ was a really shocking, more shocking than i imagined i would feel. did

ou ever than i imagined i would feel. d c you ever meet the queen? than i imagined i would feel. did you ever meet the queen? i - than i imagined i would feel. did | you ever meet the queen? i sang than i imagined i would feel. did - you ever meet the queen? i sang at her birthday- — you ever meet the queen? i sang at her birthday- i — you ever meet the queen? i sang at her birthday. i sang _ you ever meet the queen? i sang at her birthday. i sang a _ you ever meet the queen? i sang at her birthday. i sang a song - you ever meet the queen? i sang at her birthday. i sang a song she - her birthday. i sang a song she loved _ her birthday. i sang a song she loved from _ her birthday. i sang a song she loved from the 40s,... she _ loved from the 40s,... she sings i was aged seven in st andrews primary school and we lined the street and we made our own little flags and we waved them. this was the 605, so that is my memory. essen the 60s, so that is my memory. even when ou the 60s, so that is my memory. even when you have _ the 60s, so that is my memory. even when you have met _ the 60s, so that is my memory. even when you have met the _ the 60s, so that is my memory. even when you have met the queen and are playing her on television there are just some things you can't replicate. there was just something about her, she could stop the room. she doesn't stop the room, the room

stops, _ she doesn't stop the room, the room stops, she _ she doesn't stop the room, the room stops. she is— she doesn't stop the room, the room stops, she isjust there being that person— stops, she isjust there being that person and — stops, she isjust there being that person and we all put that on her and for— person and we all put that on her and for her. _ person and we all put that on her and for her, you just become an entity — and for her, you just become an entity she _ and for her, you just become an entity. she has no control over it whatsoever, it is other people who puts that _ whatsoever, it is other people who puts that are new. if you are rehearsing a play and playing a king or gueen _ rehearsing a play and playing a king or queen you won't get that status until everybody kneels down. it is what _ until everybody kneels down. it is what we _ until everybody kneels down. it is what we do around that person that creates _ what we do around that person that creates the — what we do around that person that creates the enigma. sifter what we do around that person that creates the enigma.— creates the enigma. after winning dozens of awards _ creates the enigma. after winning dozens of awards this _ creates the enigma. after winning dozens of awards this will - creates the enigma. after winning dozens of awards this will be - creates the enigma. after winning dozens of awards this will be the i dozens of awards this will be the final series of the crown, a series that has fascinated and gripped many. to that has fascinated and gripped man . ., ., , ., , that has fascinated and gripped man. ., ., ., that has fascinated and gripped man. ., ., , ., ., many. to have the story going on with three _ many. to have the story going on with three different _ many. to have the story going on with three different castes - many. to have the story going on| with three different castes playing it, with three different castes playing it. that _ with three different castes playing it, that has never been done, it feels _ it, that has never been done, it feels very— it, that has never been done, it feels very special to be part of that — feels very special to be part of that. their story will continue to be told — that. their story will continue to be told for— that. their story will continue to be told for many years to come

because, — be told for many years to come because, historically, we all like films— because, historically, we all like films about henry viii or the tudors. _ films about henry viii or the tudors. it— films about henry viii or the tudors, it will always be tolled because — tudors, it will always be tolled because they are fascinating characters. it is a world we have to imagine _ characters. it is a world we have to imagine because we are not in it. it doesn't _ imagine because we are not in it. it doesn't stop — imagine because we are not in it. it doesn't stop people telling the stories— doesn't stop people telling the stories and it hasn't done up until now, _ stories and it hasn't done up until now. and — stories and it hasn't done up until now, and nor should it. the classic tale of louisa may alcott�*s 'little women' is one of the best loved novels of all time — telling the story of four sisters, growing up during the american civil war. now, the adventures of the march family are being adapted for the stage — and will be shown at the home theatre in manchester this month. we're joined now by four members of the cast — kacey, daniel, rachel and julia. good morning to all of you. we have been chatting little bit, you seem

to get on very well.— to get on very well. there is clearly a _ to get on very well. there is clearly a good _ to get on very well. there is clearly a good vibe - to get on very well. there is clearly a good vibe in - to get on very well. there is clearly a good vibe in a - to get on very well. there is clearly a good vibe in a tight to get on very well. there is - clearly a good vibe in a tight cast. i am playing their mother so i have to like _ i am playing their mother so i have to like them, but it is a beautiful story _ to like them, but it is a beautiful story it — to like them, but it is a beautiful story. it does tend to make you all coming _ story. it does tend to make you all coming together because they triumph and they— coming together because they triumph and they have these terrible ranges of things— and they have these terrible ranges of things that happen and we get to the end _ of things that happen and we get to the end and it is very beautiful. it is a lovely— the end and it is very beautiful. it is a lovely christmas tale. for those who — is a lovely christmas tale. for those who don't _ is a lovely christmas tale. f572 those who don't know the story, do you want to give us a snapshot of what it is and what happens and why it works on so many levels. tt is it works on so many levels. it is a look into the _ it works on so many levels. it is a look into the march _ it works on so many levels. it is a look into the march family - it works on so many levels. it is a look into the march family which i it works on so many levels. it is al look into the march family which is four sisters — look into the march family which is four sisters and _ look into the march family which is four sisters and their— look into the march family which is four sisters and their mum. - look into the march family which is four sisters and their mum. their. four sisters and their mum. their dad is— four sisters and their mum. their dad is away— four sisters and their mum. their dad is away fighting _ four sisters and their mum. their dad is away fighting in _ four sisters and their mum. their dad is away fighting in the - four sisters and their mum. their. dad is away fighting in the american civil war. _ dad is away fighting in the american civil war. he — dad is away fighting in the american civil war, he isn't _ dad is away fighting in the american civil war, he isn't present— dad is away fighting in the american civil war, he isn't present for- dad is away fighting in the american civil war, he isn't present for a - civil war, he isn't present for a lot of— civil war, he isn't present for a lot of the — civil war, he isn't present for a lot of the play, _ civil war, he isn't present for a lot of the play, we _ civil war, he isn't present for a lot of the play, we have - civil war, he isn't present for a lot of the play, we have a - civil war, he isn't present fora. lot of the play, we have a lovely neighbour — lot of the play, we have a lovely neighbour who— lot of the play, we have a lovely neighbour who comes _ lot of the play, we have a lovely neighbour who comes into- lot of the play, we have a lovely neighbour who comes into the i lot of the play, we have a lovely i neighbour who comes into the girls life and _ neighbour who comes into the girls life and it _ neighbour who comes into the girls life and it is — neighbour who comes into the girls life and it is about _ neighbour who comes into the girls life and it is about the _ neighbour who comes into the girls life and it is about the girls - life and it is about the girls growing _ life and it is about the girls growing up _

life and it is about the girls growing up and _ life and it is about the girls growing up and their- life and it is about the girls growing up and their own i life and it is about the girls - growing up and their own individual journeys— growing up and their own individual journeys to — growing up and their own individual journeys to becoming _ growing up and their own individual journeys to becoming women - growing up and their own individual journeys to becoming women and i journeys to becoming women and growing _ journeys to becoming women and growing their— journeys to becoming women and growing their own _ journeys to becoming women and growing their own families. - journeys to becoming women and growing their own families. there journeys to becoming women and i growing their own families. there is a little _ growing their own families. there is a little bit _ growing their own families. there is a little bit of— growing their own families. there is a little bit of drama, _ growing their own families. there is a little bit of drama, a _ growing their own families. there is a little bit of drama, a little - growing their own families. there is a little bit of drama, a little bit- a little bit of drama, a little bit of sadness _ a little bit of drama, a little bit of sadness and _ a little bit of drama, a little bit of sadness and lovely - a little bit of drama, a little bit of sadness and lovely relief - a little bit of drama, a little bit of sadness and lovely relief at i a little bit of drama, a little bit. of sadness and lovely relief at the end of— of sadness and lovely relief at the end of the — of sadness and lovely relief at the end of the adaption. _ of sadness and lovely relief at the end of the adaption. it— of sadness and lovely relief at the end of the adaption.— end of the adaption. it was written in the 1860s, — end of the adaption. it was written in the 1860s, still _ end of the adaption. it was written in the 1860s, still themes - end of the adaption. it was written in the 1860s, still themes and - in the 18605, still themes and relationships that people can relate to. , , , , . ., , to. definitely, especially with joe's character _ to. definitely, especially with joe's character she _ to. definitely, especially with joe's character she is - to. definitely, especially with joe's character she is really i joe's character she is really strident _ joe's character she is really strident-— joe's character she is really strident. , . ., .y strident. she has so much agency, ou can't strident. she has so much agency, you can't believe _ strident. she has so much agency, you can't believe it _ strident. she has so much agency, you can't believe it was _ strident. she has so much agency, you can't believe it was written - strident. she has so much agency, you can't believe it was written in l you can't believe it was written in the 1860s — you can't believe it was written in the 1860s because _ you can't believe it was written in the 1860s because she _ you can't believe it was written in the 1860s because she feels - you can't believe it was written in the 1860s because she feels very| the 1860s because she feels very modern — the 1860s because she feels very modern. ., , , ., ., , modern. then it has been adapted so many times. — modern. then it has been adapted so many times. is _ modern. then it has been adapted so many times, is there _ modern. then it has been adapted so many times, is there anything - many times, is there anything different the way you are doing it to the other adaptations? t different the way you are doing it to the other adaptations?- to the other adaptations? i think what our writer _ to the other adaptations? i think what our writer has _ to the other adaptations? i think what our writer has tried - to the other adaptations? i think what our writer has tried to - to the other adaptations? i think what our writer has tried to do i to the other adaptations? i think what our writer has tried to do is distill— what our writer has tried to do is distill the — what our writer has tried to do is distill the adaptation— what our writer has tried to do is distill the adaptation into - what our writer has tried to do is distill the adaptation into being. distill the adaptation into being about— distill the adaptation into being about the — distill the adaptation into being about the family _ distill the adaptation into being about the family and _ distill the adaptation into being about the family and the - about the family and the relationships— about the family and the relationships between. about the family and the i relationships between the about the family and the - relationships between the sisters and how— relationships between the sisters and how important— relationships between the sisters and how important that -

relationships between the sisters and how important that is - relationships between the sisters| and how important that is coming together— and how important that is coming together and _ and how important that is coming together and growing _ and how important that is coming together and growing up. - and how important that is coming together and growing up. that. and how important that is coming together and growing up. that is| together and growing up. that is really— together and growing up. that is really nice — together and growing up. that is really nice because _ together and growing up. that is really nice because it— together and growing up. that is really nice because it is- together and growing up. that is really nice because it is about i together and growing up. that is| really nice because it is about the .irls really nice because it is about the girls and — really nice because it is about the girls and how— really nice because it is about the girls and how they— really nice because it is about the girls and how they go _ really nice because it is about the girls and how they go together. i girls and how they go together. daniel, — girls and how they go together. daniel, you _ girls and how they go together. daniel, you seem _ girls and how they go together. daniel, you seem to— girls and how they go together. daniel, you seem to have - girls and how they go together. daniel, you seem to have been| daniel, you seem to have been airbrushed? laughter girls and then growing up, that is an interesting position for your role, isn't it? tt an interesting position for your role, isn't it?— role, isn't it? it is about the women and _ role, isn't it? it is about the women and relationships i role, isn't it? it is about the i women and relationships they role, isn't it? it is about the - women and relationships they have, men were _ women and relationships they have, men were a — women and relationships they have, men were a very dominant force at this time _ men were a very dominant force at this time and seeing how they relate to men— this time and seeing how they relate to men and — this time and seeing how they relate to men and the different levels of~~~ _ to men and the different levels of... social etiquette and how money plays _ of... social etiquette and how money plays a _ of... social etiquette and how money plays a role _ of... social etiquette and how money plays a role and how everything is aimed _ plays a role and how everything is aimed towards marriage in the time but seeing — aimed towards marriage in the time but seeing that the family didn't hold to — but seeing that the family didn't hold to those ancient ideals and seeing — hold to those ancient ideals and seeing how a hold to those ancient ideals and seeing howa man hold to those ancient ideals and seeing how a man does operate in a world _ seeing how a man does operate in a world with _ seeing how a man does operate in a world with powerful women. and

seeing how a man does operate in a world with powerful women.- world with powerful women. and he crows u- world with powerful women. and he grows op through — world with powerful women. and he grows up through the _ world with powerful women. and he grows up through the piece. - world with powerful women. and he grows up through the piece. he - world with powerful women. and he | grows up through the piece. he does and he understands _ grows up through the piece. he does and he understands his— grows up through the piece. he does and he understands his role - grows up through the piece. he does and he understands his role and - and he understands his role and privileges — and he understands his role and privileges. he is not blind to what he has _ privileges. he is not blind to what he has been given and by the end of the play— he has been given and by the end of the play he — he has been given and by the end of the play he comes into his own. i the play he comes into his own. would say the play he comes into his own. i would say most women and the play he comes into his own. t would say most women and girls growing up have read this book, you hadn't read it, did you know what you are letting yourself in for? t you are letting yourself in for? i didn't, but through reading the script— didn't, but through reading the script i— didn't, but through reading the script i enjoyed the peace, it is a wonderful, — script i enjoyed the peace, it is a wonderful, heartfelt family, very christmassy and it does lend itself to family— christmassy and it does lend itself to family unity. there is good adaptation, it does have dark moments _ adaptation, it does have dark moments which all families do have those _ moments which all families do have those dark— moments which all families do have those dark points. you moments which all families do have those dark points.— those dark points. you said that the christmas word, _ those dark points. you said that the christmas word, how _ those dark points. you said that the christmas word, how is _ those dark points. you said that the christmas word, how is it _ christmas word, how is it christmassy?—

christmas word, how is it christmassy? christmas word, how is it christmass ? ~ ., ., , ., christmassy? we have lots of christmas. — christmassy? we have lots of christmas, this _ christmassy? we have lots of christmas, this day _ christmassy? we have lots of christmas, this day was - christmassy? we have lots of christmas, this day was put i christmassy? we have lots of| christmas, this day was put on christmassy? we have lots of- christmas, this day was put on last year, _ christmas, this day was put on last year. we _ christmas, this day was put on last year. we have _ christmas, this day was put on last year, we have amazing _ christmas, this day was put on last year, we have amazing cast- christmas, this day was put on last i year, we have amazing cast members and we _ year, we have amazing cast members and we all— year, we have amazing cast members and we all celebrate _ year, we have amazing cast members and we all celebrate christmas - year, we have amazing cast members and we all celebrate christmas on - and we all celebrate christmas on stage _ and we all celebrate christmas on stage at— and we all celebrate christmas on stage at various _ and we all celebrate christmas on stage at various points _ and we all celebrate christmas on| stage at various points throughout the play _ stage at various points throughout the play we — stage at various points throughout the play we have _ stage at various points throughout the play. we have three _ stage at various points throughout i the play. we have three christmases at so there _ the play. we have three christmases at so there is— the play. we have three christmases at so there is lots _ the play. we have three christmases at so there is lots of— the play. we have three christmases at so there is lots of christmas - at so there is lots of christmas decorations, _ at so there is lots of christmas decorations, we _ at so there is lots of christmas decorations, we have - at so there is lots of christmas decorations, we have some . at so there is lots of christmas - decorations, we have some singing we all sing _ decorations, we have some singing we all sing some — decorations, we have some singing we all sing some carols— decorations, we have some singing we all sing some carols together, - decorations, we have some singing we all sing some carols together, we - all sing some carols together, we have _ all sing some carols together, we have put— all sing some carols together, we have put an — all sing some carols together, we have put an extra _ all sing some carols together, we have put an extra sprinkle - all sing some carols together, we. have put an extra sprinkle because we're _ have put an extra sprinkle because we're putting — have put an extra sprinkle because we're putting on— have put an extra sprinkle because we're putting on at _ have put an extra sprinkle because we're putting on at christmas - have put an extra sprinkle becausel we're putting on at christmas time, if— we're putting on at christmas time, .,�* ., ., itis if you don't have panto... it is a story rather— if you don't have panto... it is a story rather than _ if you don't have panto... it is a story rather than a _ if you don't have panto... it is a story rather than a pantomime, i think— a story rather than a pantomime, i think it _ a story rather than a pantomime, i think it has — a story rather than a pantomime, i think it hasjust heart—warming basis _ think it hasjust heart—warming basis to— think it hasjust heart—warming basis to it. _ think it hasjust heart—warming basis to it, all the girls and play instruments, they are really talented _ instruments, they are really talented cast. do instruments, they are really talented cast.— talented cast. do you play instruments _ talented cast. do you play instruments in _ talented cast. do you play instruments in the - talented cast. do you play -

instruments in the performance? talented cast. do you play _ instruments in the performance? yes one of our classmates plays the piano _ one of our classmates plays the piano beautifully. _ one of our classmates plays the piano beautifully. one- one of our classmates plays the piano beautifully.— piano beautifully. one of things that people _ piano beautifully. one of things that people talk _ piano beautifully. one of things that people talk about - piano beautifully. one of things that people talk about is - piano beautifully. one of things| that people talk about is theatre and the cost of living crisis, people affording tickets, getting to see theatre productions, going to local theatres. see theatre productions, going to localtheatres. it see theatre productions, going to local theatres. it is an important time to have productions going to places and being affordable, that is the big thing. also,... sirat christmases where they make most of their money, and i think it is important we support local theatres because sometimes the first time people go to the theatre is at christmas, somewhere we can take the whole family, you can take your granny, your children to watch this and they will get something out of it. tt and they will get something out of it. , ., ,, . ., and they will get something out of it. , . and they will get something out of it. it is a special experience that the are it. it is a special experience that they are putting _ it. it is a special experience that they are putting on, _ it. it is a special experience that they are putting on, they - it. it is a special experience that

they are putting on, they are i they are putting on, they are putting — they are putting on, they are putting on— they are putting on, they are putting on cocktails - they are putting on, they are putting on cocktails and - they are putting on, they are putting on cocktails and a . they are putting on, they are i putting on cocktails and a food truck. — putting on cocktails and a food truck. i— putting on cocktails and a food truck, ithink— putting on cocktails and a food truck, i think you _ putting on cocktails and a food truck, i think you could - putting on cocktails and a food truck, i think you could make i putting on cocktails and a food | truck, i think you could make a whole — truck, i think you could make a whole day— truck, i think you could make a whole day of— truck, i think you could make a whole day of coming _ truck, i think you could make a whole day of coming along - truck, i think you could make a whole day of coming along andj truck, i think you could make a i whole day of coming along and we have snow — whole day of coming along and we have snow in — whole day of coming along and we have snow in the _ whole day of coming along and we have snow in the production. - whole day of coming along and we| have snow in the production. snorer have snow in the production. snow and carols- — have snow in the production. snow and carols- no _ have snow in the production. snow and carols. no spoilers! _ have snow in the production. snow and carols. no spoilers! do - have snow in the production. snow and carols. no spoilers! do you i have snow in the production. snow| and carols. no spoilers! do you get and carols. no spoilers! do you get a sense of. — and carols. no spoilers! do you get a sense of, people _ and carols. no spoilers! do you get a sense of, people who _ and carols. no spoilers! do you get a sense of, people who haven't - a sense of, people who haven't been to the theatre before, do you get a sense of who you are performing to, some people obviously know the work really well but others may be don't. i think that is the nice thing about doing a production like little women. you're going to have die—hard fans, and want to see your vision of the character. but fans, and want to see your vision of the character-— the character. but then it is really accessible to _ the character. but then it is really accessible to people _ the character. but then it is really accessible to people who - the character. but then it is really accessible to people who haven'tl accessible to people who haven't come _ accessible to people who haven't come to — accessible to people who haven't come to the _ accessible to people who haven't come to the theatre _ accessible to people who haven't come to the theatre before - accessible to people who haven't come to the theatre before but i accessible to people who haven't i come to the theatre before but they have heard — come to the theatre before but they have heard of— come to the theatre before but they have heard of the _ come to the theatre before but they have heard of the film _ come to the theatre before but they have heard of the film and - come to the theatre before but they have heard of the film and they- come to the theatre before but theyl have heard of the film and they have heard _ have heard of the film and they have heard things — have heard of the film and they have heard things about _ have heard of the film and they have heard things about it _ have heard of the film and they have heard things about it and then - have heard of the film and they have heard things about it and then they i heard things about it and then they come _ heard things about it and then they come along — heard things about it and then they come along and _ heard things about it and then they come along and see _ heard things about it and then they come along and see this— heard things about it and then they come along and see this amazing i come along and see this amazing story— come along and see this amazing story unfold _ come along and see this amazing story unfold and _ come along and see this amazing story unfold and then _ come along and see this amazing story unfold and then become - come along and see this amazing. story unfold and then become fans like us _ story unfold and then become fans like us it— story unfold and then become fans like us. , ,., story unfold and then become fans like us. , , ., ., like us. it is live so you get to feel the energy _ like us. it is live so you get to feel the energy of _ like us. it is live so you get to

feel the energy of the - like us. it is live so you get to feel the energy of the people| like us. it is live so you get to i feel the energy of the people in that moment and something so palpable — that moment and something so palpable that we have been missing out on _ palpable that we have been missing out on so _ palpable that we have been missing out on so it— palpable that we have been missing out on so it is lovely to get that christmas — out on so it is lovely to get that christmas vibe but not always about happiness, — christmas vibe but not always about happiness, there is a journey we go on and _ happiness, there is a journey we go on and being their life to see it is very important. but on and being their life to see it is very important-— very important. but there is also cocktails? _ very important. but there is also cocktails? yes! _ very important. but there is also cocktails? yes! lovely— very important. but there is also cocktails? yes! lovely to - very important. but there is also cocktails? yes! lovely to see - very important. but there is also. cocktails? yes! lovely to see you. very important. but there is also - cocktails? yes! lovely to see you. a reminder that _ cocktails? yes! lovely to see you. a reminder that you _ cocktails? yes! lovely to see you. a reminder that you can catch little women in manchester on friday the eighth.

live from southern israel. this is bbc news. israel has renewed its bombardment of gaza after the ceasefire deal ended on friday — israeli military says that its strikes have hit more than 400 targets. i am catherine byaruhanga in london. as the cop28 continues in dubai, a cardinal has delivered a message from the pope on the need to tackle climate change. the former uk prime minister, borisjohnson, is expected to apologise to the covid inquiry next week — while acknowledging that the government did not get everything right during the pandemic. and the bbc has been speaking to the stars of the crown about the latest episodes of british royal family drama.