here in bethlehem the war is felt very deeply, as christmas celebrations have been cancelled, the christmas tree has been replaced by a nativity scene and the rubble, a tribute to the children of gaza. the home secretary james cleverly apologises after joking about spiking his wife's drink. the final christmas dash. drivers brace themselves for one of the busiest travel days of the year, made worse by heavy winds and rain. liverpool and arsenal are inseparable at anfield warm wishes are exchanged but the gunners are the christmas number ones, as they're a point ahead at the top of the table. good morning, there are two things you need _ good morning, there are two things you need to — good morning, there are two things you need to know today, the first is it will_ you need to know today, the first is it will be _ you need to know today, the first is it will be very windy quality and disruptions to travel plans, the second — disruptions to travel plans, the second is— disruptions to travel plans, the second is that it is very mild. i will bring _ second is that it is very mild. i will bring you all of the details throughout the programme. good morning. it's sunday the 24th december. israel's prime minister has said his country will press

on with its war gaza until all its objectives have been achieved. benjamin netanyahu was speaking in a call with the us presidentjoe biden. israel also says it's interrogating hundreds of hamas and islamichhad fighters who it's captured in gaza. hamas is designated as a terror organisation by the uk government. president biden told the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu that as israel continues its military campaign in gaza, there is a critical need to protect the civilian population. including those supporting aid operations. but mr biden said he did not ask the israeli leader for a ceasefire. i had a long talk with netanyahu today and it was a private conversation. explosions. meanwhile in gaza, this is the new normal. drone strikes in the border town of rafah emptying the local market.

17—year—old joe filming on his phone, still clutching his bag of shopping, and calling on god for protection. explosions. israel launched its retaliatory operation after hamas fighters crossed from gaza into southern israel on the seventh of october, killing 1200 people and taking about 240 hostages. since then, more than 20,000 people have been killed and 53,000 injured in gaza, according to the hamas—run health ministry. its update this weekend says another 201 people had been killed. shouting and clamouring. these gazans are the latest casualties, rushing

khan younis hospital following an israeli air strike. israel says it has arrested 200 members of the hamas and islamichhad groups in the past week and taken them into its territory for questioning. israel's bombardment and ground assault has displaced some 1.9 million gazans, according to un figures. that's over three quarters of the population. but it is hunger that cries in rafah, a city at the southern end of gaza, as thousands queued for something to eat. translation: these foods have run out at the market, _ so we can't find anything to cook for the people. perhaps today is the last day we can provide food for the people. we appeal to the nation to provide aid to these people so they do not die of hunger. rapid gunfire. as the fighting continues, there is now a real risk of famine according to the un. as humanitarian aid is only

trickling into the besieged coastal territory. greg mckenzie, bbc news. 0ur correspondent shaimaa khalil joins us now from bethlehem. shaimaa, we've heard about more calls for aid to the gaza strip — picking up the situation of aid to gaza, what is the latest? the un secretary-general _ gaza, what is the latest? the un secretary-general anthony - gaza, what is the latest? the un - secretary-general anthony gutierrez secretary—general anthony gutierrez has radiated again in the past week that the fighting in gaza, the way israel has conducted the war has made it very difficult for humanitarian aid to come in, and again the whole aim behind the un resolution was to get aid into gaza on the scale, and this is the difficulty, the difficulty is with the fighting going on, with the bombardment going on, with both sides not budging because, again this week, we have seen more rockets

fired by hamas into central israel. conditions on the ground are extremely difficult, and in that report we have seen more bombardment and this is an rafah where aid usually comes in, either through the rafah border crossing or the ship carrying. 0f rafah border crossing or the ship carrying. of course if it is not safe there it is extremely challenging to get aid in and distributed in an orderly manner, but also spare a thought for those trapped in northern gaza. i have been speaking to people here in bethlehem who have family trapped in a church in the north. this aid has a church in the north. this aid has a very treacherous and long trip to get it to the people who need it the most, and with the fighting, with the bombardment continuing it is just not happening.— the bombardment continuing it is just not happening. obviously you are in bethlehem _ just not happening. obviously you are in bethlehem this _ just not happening. obviously you are in bethlehem this morning - just not happening. obviously you i are in bethlehem this morning ahead of christmas, hugely significant place, particularly at this time of year. how are things different this year? i year. how are things different this ear? ., �* ~'

year. how are things different this ear? ., �* ~ ., , ., year? i don't think i can overstate the sombre _ year? i don't think i can overstate the sombre significance _ year? i don't think i can overstate the sombre significance of- year? i don't think i can overstate the sombre significance of how i the sombre significance of how different things are in bethlehem today. at this time of year the square would be heaving with activity, full of tourists, pilgrims, the church behind me would have been full, the christmas trees that light up, the eyes of the world on the place, this is not bad. this is a call from batman saying we cannot celebrate christmas with what is going on in gaza. instead, there is going on in gaza. instead, there is an art piece, if you will, it is a nativity scene in the rubble. the artist says it is a tribute to the children of gaza, calling for the end of the suffering and for the many people i have spoken to here you can hear the emotion, you can feel their pain, they are saying it feels very sad to see our city like this, a shadow of itself but it also feels very wrong to celebrate with palestinians dying in gaza.-

palestinians dying in gaza. thank ou ve palestinians dying in gaza. thank you very much. _ palestinians dying in gaza. thank you very much, shaimaa - palestinians dying in gaza. thank you very much, shaimaa khalil. palestinians dying in gaza. thank you very much, shaimaa khalil inj you very much, shaimaa khalil in bethlehem this morning. the home secretary, james cleverly, has apologised for joking about spiking drinks. the remark is alleged to have been made on the same day announced new measures to tackle the problem. 0ur political correspondent ione wells reports. downing street held a christmas reception last monday for journalists, ministers and political aides, held by chance the same date the secretary promoted a raft of new measures to tackle spiking, the act of putting alcohol or drugs and a drink or body of a person without consent. the sunday mirror alleges james cleverly told fellow guests that the secret to long marriage was enjoying your response was someone who was always mildly sedated so she can ever realise they are better men out there. it is also alleged that he mentioned rohypnol, a drug commonly used to spike drinks. a spokesperson for mr cleverly said and what was always understood as a private conversation the home

secretary made what was clearly meant to be an ironicjug for which he apologises. the shadow home secretary yvette cooper said spiking was a devastating crime and it was unbelievable to make a joke about it. ione wells, bbc news. lots of people will be on the move today, perhaps travelling before christmas, more travel disruption expected, i'm afraid, millions on the road and burialfor the expected, i'm afraid, millions on the road and burial for the getaway. rail disruption is predicted, with london paddington shutting and some other stations running reduced services. the windy weather could also cause problems, with yellow warnings in place from the met office. aru na iyengar reports. the final — before christmas. 1a million people expected to hit the roads today, many of them trying to get the last—minute gifts. big day tomorrow. the british retail consortium says many others have collectively to do shopping this year, that could have impact on the roads. �* ,.,

year, that could have impact on the roads. �* xiv year, that could have impact on the roads. ~ ;;:: , ., , year, that could have impact on the roads. ~ ;;::f ., , , roads. about 3096 of drivers say they are auoin roads. about 3096 of drivers say they are going to — roads. about 3096 of drivers say they are going to use _ roads. about 3096 of drivers say they are going to use the _ roads. about 3096 of drivers say they are going to use the car _ roads. about 3096 of drivers say they are going to use the car to _ roads. about 3096 of drivers say they are going to use the car to visit - are going to use the car to visit the shops today. so their busiest places will be places where you have got big shopping centres close to motorways. the advice to people is prepare yourselves and prepare your car before you set off, prepare yourselves. get food, get drinks, get toys for the kids in the back of the car. remember to take a code and are waterproof. then also check out the car, check your tire pressure, your oil, the windscreen washer fluid. give yourselves extra time for the journey, fluid. give yourselves extra time for thejourney, take it easy, and when you get there had a happy christmas. travel problems could be made worse by the bad weather, casts as high as 70 mph are due to hit the north of scotland and northern ireland central areas of england today. the met office has issued yellow

warnings for these areas as well as a warning for rain in wales. people in these areas are being advised to allow more time forjourneys and to keep clear of high sided glories. it is notjust the roads that will be busy, with rail services under strain as well, most of the rail network will be open with engineering work and upgrades meaning some disruption, but there will be no long distance services to or from will be no long distance services to orfrom king's cross will be no long distance services to or from king's cross today and no trains at paddington from today until 27 december. however you are getting around this christmas, the advisors to plan ahead and check you travel. —— check before you travel. aruna iyengar, bbc news. the weather will be coming up soon, if you heading out onto the roads today. the king will deliver the second christmas message of his reign from a buckingham palace room decorated with a living christmas tree. natural and sustainable decorations, including hand—turned

wood, dried oranges, and pine cones hang from its branches. the king is a long—term environmental campaigner, and the tree will be replanted after the broadcast. laura lynch, a founding member of the us country band the chicks, has died in a car crash in texas. she was 65. the group, previously known as the dixie chicks, # it sure is a hot and dusty day # colorado is more than 800 miles away. the group, previously known as the dixie chicks, described her as a "bright light," and said she'd brought "infectious energy and humour" to the early days of the band. a man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after a piece of street art by banksy was taken shortly after being unveiled. the artwork comprised images of three military drones attached to a traffic stop sign.

noor nanji reports. it only took half—an—hour between the i've been confirmed as 15 banksy and this happening. two men with bold cutters to get down in full view of a crowd. the red stop sign with three military drones painted on it was widely interpreted as being a call for a ceasefire in gaza. the council says the work should return to pakenham. it is no act incident taxi should choose peckham, it is brimming with artists. we have the art college down the road. up there we have plenty of artists and creators, businesses and we service all of these estates you can see behind me, with plenty of budding artists. we would like it back. get our banksy back. the metropolitan police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of theft and criminal damage.

it said the man remains in custody and investigations are ongoing. anyone who may have information about the incident is being asked to call the police. meanwhile, one local resident has taken matters into her own hands. a new traffic sign has now been put up for safety reasons. a local street artist has come to install her own version of the work. she said art should be available to the public. 0ne gallery owner has this estimate of what the original artwork could be worth: i would think if it had certification from banksy which it won't because it is street art although he has been known to give certification to some pieces of street art, with certification between four and £500,000. as is so often the case when it comes to this mysterious artist, there are at this time more questions than answers. i was listening to the radio on the way in and i thought somebody said

it was reportedly wet half £1 billion, so they would be glad to get it back. you may hope for a white christmas but for many it is likely to be windy. simon is here. you have to forecast during the morning but the wind is just very mild? it morning but the wind is 'ust very mild? . ., , morning but the wind is 'ust very mild? , , mild? it could be record-breaking the mild, the _ mild? it could be record-breaking the mild, the temperature - mild? it could be record-breaking the mild, the temperature record| mild? it could be record-breaking i the mild, the temperature record for christmas eve could be under threat but it is the wind actually. 0f but it is the wind actually. of course, the storm last week because some travel disruption but i think today lots of will be on the roads, travelling around and we will see strong winds today with the northern half of the uk which could be disruptive. half of the uk which could be disruotive-— half of the uk which could be disru tive. ., ., ., disruptive. the idea of a wild -- white christmas. . . ? _ disruptive. the idea of a wild -- white christmas. . . ? officially i disruptive. the idea of a wild -- white christmas. . . ? officially it | white christmas. . . ? officially it could be a _ white christmas. . . ? officially it could be a white _ white christmas. . . ? officially it could be a white christmas i white christmas. . . ? officially it i could be a white christmas because we are looking at some snow in the scottish mountains and we only need one snowflake, unbelievably, for it to be a white christmas but for most

of us, windy and mild. look to be a white christmas but for most of us, windy and mild.— of us, windy and mild. look at the forecast from _ of us, windy and mild. look at the forecast from you _ of us, windy and mild. look at the forecast from you in _ of us, windy and mild. look at the forecast from you in just - of us, windy and mild. look at the forecast from you in just a - of us, windy and mild. look at the l forecast from you in just a moment. let's see some of the issues caused yesterday. that's a lorry on a high bridge in greater manchester which blew over and caused travel chaos. and in the east midlands, those flying home for the holidays had difficulty landing. this was the scene at birmingham airport, where winds led to a very tricky landing for this pilot. that's the west midlands. i guess airports across the country will have had similar problems. shall wejust see it will have had similar problems. shall we just see it getting safely down because amazing skill from the pilot, the crosswind they're blowing the plane sideways and full of admiration for the skill of the pilot, bringing the plane and the passenger if you are travelling today, safe travels wherever you go so let's look at the forecast with simon. irate look at the forecast with simon. we ma see look at the forecast with simon. - may see more scenes like that today. the other thing about this time of

year is the position of cold air and milder air and year is the position of cold air and milderairand a year is the position of cold air and milder air and a really good example is yesterday, across scotland. the big contrast, the mild air and celsius in braemar but in balmoral the temperature was one degree. we had lots of cloud and rain but we have the cold air in place which is where we had snow through yesterday. as i said, it's very mild start of the day with temperatures in double figures even the northeast of scotland, we've lost the cold air. 13 already in the south east of england. we have this area of low pressure and you can see that milder air moving north and east. all of us in that southwesterly airflow. it will bring pretty strong winds today as mentioned with gusts of 50—70 miles an hour mainly across the northern half of the uk and especially to the east of the higher ground in the northeast of england so the a1 and m1 could be particularly affected. 0utbreaks

so the a1 and m1 could be particularly affected. outbreaks of rain across western areas with temperatures this afternoon for many up temperatures this afternoon for many up to about 13—15, perhaps 16. through this evening and tonight, a bit more cloud with rain across some southern areas with showers continuing to feeding across northern ireland into north—western areas of england and we will still have cold air moving back in across scotland with temperatures here close to freezing but elsewhere, a mild start to your christmas day so you will not be waking up in the morning looking out the window and seeing a blanket of snow but across scotland we will have cold air in place on monday. that means as showers come in, there is the possibility of some snow over the higher ground so yes, it could be an official white christmas but further south, just rain. a soggy christmas day. the rain moving through western and southern areas of england and temperatures remaining 13, 1a degrees but you can see the cold air in the north, three orfour. the

cold air will eventually move further south as we go into boxing day so bridges will drop for many and —— temperatures will drop for many and a nice, sunny day, so if you want to go for a walk to walk off your turkey, blue skies and sunshine with cloud across the five south and maybe rain later in the day and temperatures, a little lower as you can see, four, five across scotland. 7—9 across england and wales. quite a lot of weather to come over the next few days for the festive period. i come over the next few days for the festive period-— festive period. i should have noticed sitting _ festive period. i should have noticed sitting close - festive period. i should have noticed sitting close to i festive period. i should have noticed sitting close to you | festive period. i should have i noticed sitting close to you you have a very festive christmas tie. it comes out once a year on tv. irate it comes out once a year on tv. we are very honoured. thank you, simon. more from simon through the course of the programme. for many people, this can be a very difficult time of year. 0ne organisation in the north—east aims to help people who are in crisis by feeding the hungry and providing advice and support for those who need it. it's a charity called shildon alive

and jonathan swingler has been to see how they're coping with demand. john, if you need anything, you let us know, yeah? you live in hope that it will get better. we've got to live in hope and have hoped that it will get better, and it's got to get better. you cannot continue like this, that's what i know. you can't keep going like this. helping people living in crisis, it is so hard some days. living in crisis, it is so hard some da s. �* , , . living in crisis, it is so hard some da 5. �* , , ., ., living in crisis, it is so hard some da s. �* , , ., ., ' living in crisis, it is so hard some das. .,., ' ., , days. it's been a tough 12 months for shildon _ days. it's been a tough 12 months for shildon alive. _ days. it's been a tough 12 months for shildon alive. they _ days. it's been a tough 12 months for shildon alive. they find i for shildon alive. they find themselves under pressure like never before. it themselves under pressure like never before. , , , , , before. it 'ust gets busier. it 'ust nets before. itjust gets busier. it 'ust gets busierfi before. itjust gets busier. it 'ust gets busier and i before. itjust gets busier. it 'ust gets busier and you i before. itjust gets busier. it 'ust gets busier and you wonder i before. itjust gets busier. itjust. gets busier and you wonder where before. itjust gets busier. itjust i gets busier and you wonder where and when it's all going to stop. it does get you in your heart and that's why i'm here and why i continue to do this. if i'm here and why i continue to do this. . , �* i'm here and why i continue to do this. ., , �* ., ., �* this. if it wasn't for them, i don't know what _ this. if it wasn't for them, i don't know what i _ this. if it wasn't for them, i don't

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freezing cold, half of it has no heating, the window does not fit properly which adds to the problem and the kitchen is really old and falling to pieces. last and the kitchen is really old and falling to pieces.— and the kitchen is really old and falling to pieces. last year, nigel was receiving _ falling to pieces. last year, nigel was receiving help _ falling to pieces. last year, nigel was receiving help from - falling to pieces. last year, nigel was receiving help from shildon i was receiving help from shildon alive. his friend had gone up and he was struggling with his health. now, he is helping out here, in his life is very different.— is very different. basically the council, when _ is very different. basically the council, when the _ is very different. basically the council, when the rent - is very different. basically the council, when the rent was i is very different. basically the i council, when the rent was going up and up and up from the last time i saw you, the council got in touch with the landlord and they made them put the rent down to a reasonable paying rate, basically. and it's just worked out good now. recovering from a brain injury so life is a bit slow and depressed but all the stuff you brought it away. they made it awesome for me, so... the you brought it away. they made it awesome for me, so... the charity is in rented accommodation _ awesome for me, so... the charity is in rented accommodation but - awesome for me, so... the charity is in rented accommodation but soon i in rented accommodation but soon they will be moving somewhere better. ~ ., ~ ., they will be moving somewhere better. ~ ., . ., , better. wow! wow! purpose-built -remises. better. wow! wow! purpose-built premises- not _ better. wow! wow! purpose-built premises. not being _ better. wow! wow! purpose-built premises. not being able - better. wow! wow! purpose-built premises. not being able to i better. wow! wow! purpose-built premises. not being able to drag| premises. not being able to drag food through three buildings to get, you know, to have a back door we can get to, you know, to get food in and out of. ., ., _

get to, you know, to get food in and outof. ., �*, get to, you know, to get food in and outof. ., ., out of. for tracy, there's still a lot of work _ out of. for tracy, there's still a lot of work to _ out of. for tracy, there's still a lot of work to do _ out of. for tracy, there's still a lot of work to do before - out of. for tracy, there's still a i lot of work to do before christmas. i meant to finish at 1230 pm and is now currently ten past two and i'm nowhere near done. somebody needs feeding, you've got to feed them. that was jonathan swingle reporting. it's 6:22 am. let's take a look at today's papers. as we've just been hearing, the sunday mirror's front page reports that home secretary james cleverlyjoked about drink—spiking at a reception in 10 downing street. it alleges that he said that the secret to a long marriage was ensuring your spouse was "someone who is always mildly "sedated, so she can never realise there are better men out there". a spokesman said it was an "ironic joke" for which "he apologises". the observer leads with growing calls for a new attempt to legalise assisted dying with two former health secretaries giving their backing.

concerns over patient safety made by the head of nhs england appear on the front page of the times. richard meddings said "itjust can't continue like this" as junior doctors prepare to walk out for six days during one of the busiest times of the year for the health service. and the mail on sunday leads on the expected content of the king's christmas message. describing the king as an "eco—activist", the paper says he will "deliver a powerful message "about the environment". those of the front pages of the sunday papers on this christmas eve. it's an iconic sports car that's almost instantly recognisable. now, the story of ferrari and its founder is one of the big cinema releases this christmas. that one is a little bit older, i guess. it stars adam driver as enzo ferrari and penelope cruz as his wife. i think that is enzo ferrari getting out of the car and you can imagine when they cast this they wanted the

perfect person to play the former car racing driver who founded one of the great car brands, adam driver. charlotte gallagher reports. it's the story of an italian icon. two objects cannot occupy the same point in space. maw two objects cannot occupy the same point in space-— point in space. now the car synonymous _ point in space. now the car synonymous with _ point in space. now the car synonymous with speed, i point in space. now the car- synonymous with speed, luxury and success was born. this film takes you back to the early days of ferrari, when the car firm and its founder enzo ferrari were in dire financial straits and struggling to stay on the road. you financial straits and struggling to stay on the road.— financial straits and struggling to stay on the road. you have perhaps a crisis of identity. _ stay on the road. you have perhaps a crisis of identity. the _ stay on the road. you have perhaps a crisis of identity. the star _ stay on the road. you have perhaps a crisis of identity. the star wasn't - crisis of identity. the star wasn't house of gucci _ crisis of identity. the star wasn't house of gucci actor _ crisis of identity. the star wasn't house of gucci actor adam - crisis of identity. the star wasn't| house of gucci actor adam driver takes on the role of enzo. you lived, takes on the role of enzo. you lived. he _ takes on the role of enzo. you lived, he passes, _ takes on the role of enzo. you lived, he passes, he _ takes on the role of enzo. you lived, he passes, he won - takes on the role of enzo. 7m, lived, he passes, he won a lose. he had a great pride in being kind of a self—made person, in a way, and

maybe we both share a kind of manic or obsession with not getting lazy, you know? 0r constantly pushing and attention to detail. you know? or constantly pushing and attention to detail.— attention to detail. director michael mann _ attention to detail. director michael mann has - attention to detail. director michael mann has been - attention to detail. director i michael mann has been trying attention to detail. director - michael mann has been trying to attention to detail. director _ michael mann has been trying to make this film for decades. his love of ferrari dates back to the 1960s, and he was a young student in london. i was standing in the rain in brompton waiting for a bus and somebody drove by and stopped at a light with a blue piece of sculpture that belonged in, you know, the museum of modern art or something and it was a 1967 ferrari, eight 75 gtb. that's how i first really got interested in what that was.— how i first really got interested in what that was. they share a ferrari. the film is — what that was. they share a ferrari. the film is set _ what that was. they share a ferrari. the film is set in _ what that was. they share a ferrari. the film is set in 1957 _ what that was. they share a ferrari. the film is set in 1957 and _ what that was. they share a ferrari. the film is set in 1957 and ferrari. the film is set in 1957 and ferrari

are risking it all on a lucrative but incredibly dangerous road race. they were kind of these tight and heroic figures because the risk was so high and they were willing to risk life of the safer they win for safe of a win because that will differentiate someone who wins and loses. ., ., differentiate someone who wins and loses. . ., ., ~ , ., differentiate someone who wins and loses. . . .,~ ., differentiate someone who wins and loses. . ., ., ., loses. yeah. that make you want to drive around — loses. yeah. that make you want to drive around in _ loses. yeah. that make you want to drive around in a _ loses. yeah. that make you want to drive around in a ferrari _ loses. yeah. that make you want to drive around in a ferrari or- loses. yeah. that make you want to drive around in a ferrari or as - loses. yeah. that make you want to drive around in a ferrari or as an - drive around in a ferrari or as an actor you are probably trying to be inconspicuous, i suppose.- inconspicuous, i suppose. driving around in a _ inconspicuous, i suppose. driving around in a red _ inconspicuous, i suppose. driving around in a red ferrari? - inconspicuous, i suppose. driving around in a red ferrari? well, - inconspicuous, i suppose. driving around in a red ferrari? well, wej around in a red ferrari? well, we did drive ferraris. they are movable pieces of art. you did drive ferraris. they are movable pieces of art-— pieces of art. you were supposed to save him! penelope _ pieces of art. you were supposed to save him! penelope cruz— pieces of art. you were supposed to save him! penelope cruz stars - pieces of art. you were supposed to save him! penelope cruz stars as i save him! penelope cruz stars as enzo's wife _ save him! penelope cruz stars as enzo's wife grieving _ save him! penelope cruz stars as enzo's wife grieving the - save him! penelope cruz stars as enzo's wife grieving the death . save him! penelope cruz stars as enzo's wife grieving the death of| enzo's wife grieving the death of the sun. director michael mann was even given access to the family home forfilming. even given access to the family home for filmini. , , ., for filming. everything we shot in the film, that's _ for filming. everything we shot in the film, that's the _ for filming. everything we shot in the film, that's the family - the film, that's the family mausoleum. we were allowed to shoot in there. that's the house. that's the barber. he's been shaving in the share —— chair that shaved enzo so is kind of an osmosis from all of

the authenticity that was around us. adam driver may not own a ferrari but he did get to test one out for the film. i but he did get to test one out for the film. ., , ., ., ., ., the film. i only got to drive one of the film. i only got to drive one of the cars that _ the film. i only got to drive one of the cars that was _ the film. i only got to drive one of the cars that was in _ the film. i only got to drive one of the cars that was in the _ the film. i only got to drive one of the cars that was in the movie - the film. i only got to drive one of the cars that was in the movie for| the cars that was in the movie for insurance reasons we did not tell anybody that. we went to an airstrip and the skin hadn't been put on the chassis but i got to drive one of the cars that i think, the aitor one, and it's terrifying —— 801. michael mann and adam driver are now used a critical and commercial success. they are hoping ferrari will race to repeat that. charlotte gallagher, bbc news. some spectacular driving scenes there by the looks of it and some spectacular stunts in the film coming up this christmas. it might be the time of year for carol concerts but the choir with no name are performers with a difference. it's made up of people affected by homelessness who come together to sing and be part of a community.

the choir has six groups across the country and charlotte leeming has been to meet members of the liverpool branch as they prepared for their christmas gig. changing lives through music. this is choir with no name who recently stunned millions of television viewers when they performed with singerjames arthur at the pride of britain awards. the choir was set up in london 15 years ago to offer support and opportunities to people affected by homelessness. it now has branches across the uk, including here in liverpool where they are busy accessing for the big annual christmas concert. weekly rehearsal provides shelter, warmth and a hot meal. forsome, they provides shelter, warmth and a hot meal. for some, they are a lifeline.

i'm not homeless but suffering mental health and saved me. brought me, like, it has bettered me. you go up me, like, it has bettered me. you go up to the door when you come in and it's like a big happy family and it's like a big happy family and it's like a big happy family and it's like coming to the choir saved me. they are not staff, they are family to us. me. they are not staff, they are family to us— family to us. love is the light starini family to us. love is the light staring darkness _ family to us. love is the light staring darkness away. - family to us. love is the light staring darkness away. trish | family to us. love is the light. staring darkness away. trish has been art staring darkness away. trish has been part of _ staring darkness away. trish has been part of the _ staring darkness away. trish has been part of the choir _ staring darkness away. trish has been part of the choir for - staring darkness away. trish has been part of the choir for eight l been part of the choir for eight years now and says it's the highlight of her week after facing some tough challenges in her personal life, the choir has given her a safe space where she can sing without stigma or shame. it's also helped trish to regain her identity. the team of volunteers have helped me to sort of overcome a lot of things, a lot of fears etc, that sort of thing, depression and anxiety and it'sjust sort of thing, depression and anxiety and it's just amazing how things have gone for me now. it was nice to sort of coming to a

community where a lot of us have experienced the same sort of things, so together we have worked as a little community, as a family to boston graves, has been brilliant. a lot of people come along and think i have to sing and what if i don't preach that note or whatever but when you actually come to acquire, it is about singing together and it's really surprising. when one sort of things, everybody all of a sudden lifts each other and we are all singing together. the sudden lifts each other and we are all singing together.— all singing together. the red nose rained near- _ all singing together. the red nose rained near. people _ all singing together. the red nose rained near. people join _ all singing together. the red nose rained near. people join the - all singing together. the red nose rained near. people join the choir| rained near. peoplejoin the choir for many reasons and it may be health problems, addiction, trauma or domestic abuse but it's contributed to the homelessness. anthony was living in a hostel when he firstjoined anthony was living in a hostel when he first joined the anthony was living in a hostel when he firstjoined the choir. he wants to go out and socialise but he did not want it to involve alcohol. this is the weekly meet ups allow him to explore his love of chris —— singing and have visit his confidence. istallion

and have visit his confidence. when i 'oined i and have visit his confidence. when lioined i was _ and have visit his confidence. when i joined i was in _ and have visit his confidence. when i joined i was in my _ and have visit his confidence. when ijoined i was in my mid-20s - and have visit his confidence. when ijoined i was in my mid-20s and i ijoined i was in my mid—20s and a lot of my life revolved around alcohol because it was a big part of my life and i was trying to find my healthy habits and when someone told me you can come here and have a great time and socialise without alcohol being involved, i thought it was right up my street and yet, it was right up my street and yet, it was a big part of myjourney when i came to come without alcohol, five years clean on this day. it was just a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel. i a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel-— the tunnel. i wish it could be christmas — the tunnel. i wish it could be christmas every _ the tunnel. i wish it could be christmas every day. - the tunnel. i wish it could be christmas every day. after i the tunnel. i wish it could be - christmas every day. after weeks of rehearsals. — christmas every day. after weeks of rehearsals. the _ christmas every day. after weeks of rehearsals, the choir _ christmas every day. after weeks of rehearsals, the choir performed - christmas every day. after weeks of rehearsals, the choir performed at i rehearsals, the choir performed at their showcase, gratteri. thejoy and emotion filling the auditorium is infectious, to stand on stage and sing gives them a sense of pride and self belief —— the big christmas singalong. no longer anonymous, they are seen and heard.— are seen and heard. sometimes it can take people — are seen and heard. sometimes it can take people months _ are seen and heard. sometimes it can take people months to _ are seen and heard. sometimes it can take people months to actually - are seen and heard. sometimes it can take people months to actually take l take people months to actually take that first step of coming into joining us and people tend to come in quite nervous and scared but then very quickly they get a welcome,

they realise very quickly that it is a very relaxed, happy space and start to just find their feet really and then you see them grow from that and then you see them grow from that and take on solos, performing on stage, and that connecting to people in the audience is powerful. shifter stage, and that connecting to people in the audience is powerful.- in the audience is powerful. after a bus ear in the audience is powerful. after a busy year it — in the audience is powerful. after a busy year it is _ in the audience is powerful. after a busy year it is time _ in the audience is powerful. after a busy year it is time for _ in the audience is powerful. after a busy year it is time for the - in the audience is powerful. after a l busy year it is time for the members and volunteers to enjoy a christmas party, sitting together after singing together, there is a real sense of community. this isn'tjust a choir, it's a family and truly shows the transformative power of music. charlotte leeming, bbc news. this you're watching breakfast. let's catch up with the morning's sport. looking back on a busy day in the premier league yesterday. and these two seem to be getting on well, it was a tight game at

anfield? mi well, it was a tight game at anfield? �* , , ., ., anfield? all smiles at the moment but those two _ anfield? all smiles at the moment but those two i _ anfield? all smiles at the moment but those two i think _ anfield? all smiles at the moment but those two i think will _ anfield? all smiles at the moment but those two i think will be - but those two i think will be tighter rivals. what a game it was at anfield. the big winners from last night would be manchester city who didn't even play. level and arsenal drew. a brilliant season so far on the whole in terms of the calendar, it was great for drama though, drama all around. arsenal go christmas number one. just like one. so ministries to bring you. the first female referee, tributes to the luton captain, and arsenal holding off liverpool to stay top. adam wild rounds it all up. at anfield it was the battle to be christmas number one, liverpool and arsenal in touching distance of the top. the festive season just a halfway point of the football season, still, the night to believe. arsenal got things going through gabrielle. arsenal in front! a slender lead that glass the heart. mohammed salah with his own moments of magic.

he has got it! but arsenal topped the christmas charts. it but arsenal topped the christmas charts. ., , ., ., .,, charts. it was one of the most intense games _ charts. it was one of the most intense games i _ charts. it was one of the most intense games i have - charts. it was one of the most i intense games i have witnessed charts. it was one of the most - intense games i have witnessed in 20 years in the sleep, tomorrow i have a beautiful dinner with our families that we all deserve and then we go back to work because it'll be tough. not far behind our tottenham who had a special visitor with a head for hyde. they are now up into fourth after win over everton, son heung—min with the decisive goal though everton could have smashed at slade point, but there was no dreaded moment of fortune, and this stayed out, somehow. 0ff stayed out, somehow. off his thigh! eric has plenty to ponder over the festive period, his manchester united side went down 2—0 to west ham. it has been almost a century since they lost as many games before christmas. yes! west ham have won the game. we have to stay calm, stick together, stick to the plan. but, yes, we have to do it together.

plenty on the wish list at nottingham forest as well, they got a new manager this week and almost got a point against bournemouth, but for a late, late call from dominic solanki this completed his hat—trick in a 3—2 mack win. an emotionally charged afternoon at luton, just a week on from the unfilled collapse of the captain from nokia. andros townsend's header was enough to beat newcastle. we asked the players to go and do it for him, we talked about what you would want, but i thought we embodied everything he is as a person, as a player. iwas embodied everything he is as a person, as a player. i wasjust really proud, really, really proud. at fulham, a history as rebecca wales became the first woman to referee at the premier league game. brownlee fans they will remember the occasion for this goal by the teenager, arsenal may be top but this took bramley off the bottom and christmas mayjust be a little bit more enjoyable. adam wild, bbc news. chelsea fans won't be feeling the festive cheer later when they face a 260—mile

round trip to wolves. it's the first christmas eve fixture in the top flight for 28 years, and chelsea fans were furious sending a message that the premier league could "get stuffed" and that they were "supporters, not customers." it seemed to do the trick — there'll be no repeat next year — and the club has laid on a free coach service. leicester city fans will be having a very happy christmas indeed, after seeing their side go six points clear at the top of the championship. that was thanks to a 3—0 win over rotherham at the king power stadium. and leeds united doing them a huge favour, by thrashing their title rivals ipswich town 4—0 at elland road. leeds boss daniel farke said his side was outstanding. they're third in the table, seven points behind ipswich. swirling wind and rain didn't put off the crowd at the rec. it was packed as bath went to the top of rugby union's premiership after a bonus point win over harlequins. england wing joe cokanasiga scored two tries for bath, who ran out 25—17 winners, and leapfrogged sale.

bath have eight days before their next game at leicester on new year's eve. and leicester were beaten in front of a record crowd. exeter made it 2a matches unbeaten at home, with victory over their opponents by 29—10. referee tom foley was more than a spectator though. he was accidentally tackled in the first half. no harm done and leicester had a far worse day. this mistake allowed henry slade to score one of four tries for the chiefs who move up to fourth in the premiership table. england women's captain marlie packer helped saracens to maintain their unbeaten start to the season in the english premiership. they came back to beat bristol bears, packer among the try scorers as they added 27 unanswered points in the second half for a 32—10 bonus point victory. saracens top of the table. english darts player ricky evans was absolutely bouncing after knocking out the sixth seed nathan aspinall in the third round of the pdc world championship.

he raced through the match, winning 3—0, and said afterwards that he'd enjoy geting to eat his christmas dinner knowing he was still in the tournament, which resumes on the 27th at alexander palace. we knowjust how big a party sports personality of the year was here in salford earlier in the week. on friday, the bbc in northern ireland handed out their award. there was no big ceremony. european and commonwealth 1500—metre silver—medallist ciara mageean thought she wasjust doing a normal interview, until her mum handed her the trophy. it was probably a good thing it was so low—key because the morning after she took part in her local parkrun in belfast, and she smashed the women's world record. that's her in black with the bright yellow trainers, blink and you'll miss her. this is her coming into the finish in a time of 15 minutes 13 seconds, taking 18 seconds off the old mark. anthonyjoshua put in a terrific performance to beat 0tto wallin in the boxing's day of reckoning in saudi arabia.

joshua was dominant from the outset, getting better of wallin before the swede's corner pulled him out of the fight at the end joshua, on a quest to regain the heavyweight titles, said afterwards, "i can't grade my performance. my performance team willjudge me and the fans at home will have a lot to say, so i'll leave it up to them." joshua wouldn't have been fighting deontay wilder anyway, as he was beaten byjoseph parker on the same bill. the new zealander won on a unanimous points decision — onejudge had him winning every round. and at the age of 38 it looks as though it could be the end of his career. there we go, we will wait for the developments, but that is all this board. and there are reasons why we can show images of that vibe, but only still pictures of the other? two yes, that is right, it isn't a major headache will rise here, to be honest. headache will rise here, to be honest.

here's simon with a look at this morning's weather. we have been talking about the possible disruption to travel, lots of people on the roads and the rail, simon? two things today, first as the wind which could cause travel disruptions, the second is the temperature because it is going to be mild. in fact it could be one of the warmest christmas evenings on record, particularly the northern ireland, and across england. we will keep an eye on the temperatures that go back 15 degrees but this is this morning, this is right now, love and -13 morning, this is right now, love and —13 celsius. yesterday it was cold enoughin —13 celsius. yesterday it was cold enough in the northeast for some snow, but mild air has moved in. through today it will be cloudy and windy. the wind will start to ramp up windy. the wind will start to ramp up as we go through the day. cloud and outbreaks of rain across wales, the midlands and further north showers are moving in, but the wind will be gusting at 50—70 mph. later

in scotland it could be higher than that. sunny though across northern ireland into scotland but again northern england could see blends of 70 mph. in the site that remains cloudy this afternoon. still some rain and parts of wales and through southern areas of england. the wind will continue as we go into the evening but it will be a mild day. temperatures for many of our 10—11l, perhaps 15, perhaps a little bit more than that. 60 celsius for parts of eastern england, north—eastern wales. those two areas to keep an eye on. as we go into christmas day, there is the threat of snow across there is the threat of snow across the higher ground in scotland which would officially make it a white christmas, but for most christmas day is looking cloudy, quite wide across england, wales and parts of northern ireland as well. and strong winds continue, so they will be a big feature for many.

thank you, now we will have the headlines for you at seven o'clock but if you are a regular breakfast viewer you will know that this year has seen graeme souness take on a whole new challenge. he was part of a 21 mile relay team, swimming 21 miles across the english channel. graeme has been trying to raise awareness of the rare skin disease cold eb, inspired bya awareness of the rare skin disease cold eb, inspired by a11l—year—old girl named tyler. you will know how emotional it is, how emotional graeme gets over it and why he wanted to help. this is the story. swimmers out! how— swimmers out! how was that? that was tough. really tough. he played at the top level. brilliant goal! his first for liverpool! he managed at the top level. sir alex ferguson, and there is his adversary, graeme souness.

he analysed at the top level. we would he analysed at the top level. , would have made a good partnership. the map but would you be the lesser men in midfield? it wouldn't happen. laughs. bittern six bay city! you _ bittern six bay city! you don't _ bittern six bay city! i you don't understand bittern six bay city! - you don't understand the bittern six bay city! _ you don't understand the facts. it you don't understand the facts. ai the you don't understand the facts. the end of the stairs will be your last appearance. this... this is another level. it is the beginning of march on the dorset coach. graeme souness is heading out for an early morning swim. as part of relay team of six that will attempt swim the english channel to raise money for a because he has pledged to champion. andy is also part of the team, his 14—year—old daughter has a rare genetic disorder. it is

14-year-old daughter has a rare genetic disorder.— genetic disorder. it is the most horrendous _ genetic disorder. it is the most horrendous disease, _ genetic disorder. it is the most horrendous disease, and - genetic disorder. it is the most horrendous disease, and if - genetic disorder. it is the most horrendous disease, and if you | genetic disorder. it is the most - horrendous disease, and if you are inflicted by it you must say, why me every morning stomp that is a desperate situation. and then... sorry. and then the parents have to deal with that. and that is why doing it. deal with that. and that is why doin: it. . ., i, , deal with that. and that is why doin: it. , ., i, , , deal with that. and that is why doin: it. , ,, �* doing it. epidermolysis bullosa, eb, is an incurable, _ doing it. epidermolysis bullosa, eb, is an incurable, degenerative - is an incurable, degenerative condition that attacks children's organs and development. and you're11l? and you are going through so much on your shoulder. far more than anyone should suffer. what has been the worst part? i haue what has been the worst part? i have lastic what has been the worst part? i have plastic surgery _ what has been the worst part? i have plastic surgery on _ what has been the worst part? i have plastic surgery on my _ what has been the worst part? i have plastic surgery on my hands. - plastic surgery on my hands. basically separated the fingers and another, to themselves. flan basically separated the fingers and another, to themselves. can i touch? your fingers — another, to themselves. can i touch?

your fingers are _ another, to themselves. can i touch? your fingers are still— another, to themselves. can i touch? your fingers are still there? - another, to themselves. can i touch? your fingers are still there? my - your fingers are still there? my finiers your fingers are still there? my fingers are still there, theyjust are covered in skin. fingers are still there, they 'ust are covered in skimi fingers are still there, they 'ust are covered in skin. about 1500 eo - le are covered in skin. about 1500 people have — are covered in skin. about 1500 people have the _ are covered in skin. about 1500 people have the severest - are covered in skin. about 1500 people have the severest form | are covered in skin. about 1500. people have the severest form in are covered in skin. about 1500 - people have the severest form in the uk that causes skin to break out in extremely painful blisters, both outside and inside the body. it means permanent, debilitating pain. isla's body, her arms and legs are permanently bandaged to protect her. denise, it's basically one huge open wound. —— beneath. it's really hard to see her in pain and that there are lots of times there is nothing we can do about it, other than make her as comfortable as possible and live with her or sit with her or comfort her and talk to her. she will get cross with me because she will get cross with me because she will say, "i know, i know it's difficult." "you don't know at all!" i know i don't, i'm just trying to be compassionate and kind of share your pain and it's... it's hard because i don't know.

your pain and it's. .. it's hard because i don't know.- your pain and it's... it's hard because i don't know. ila. but i've because i don't know. no. but i've not a because i don't know. no. but i've got a good — because i don't know. no. but i've got a good idea. at _ because i don't know. no. but i've got a good idea. at home - because i don't know. no. but i've got a good idea. at home near - got a good idea. at home near inverness. _ got a good idea. at home near inverness, training, _ got a good idea. at home near inverness, training, the - got a good idea. at home near l inverness, training, the publicity the excitement of the swim comes as a welcome distraction. ii the excitement of the swim comes as a welcome distraction.— a welcome distraction. if it's really good _ a welcome distraction. if it's really good of _ a welcome distraction. if it's really good of him, - a welcome distraction. if it's really good of him, he's - a welcome distraction. if it'sl really good of him, he's been training really hard and they are both doing really well with their training. but obviously, every challenge has its challenges. but i think they're doing good! hour challenge has its challenges. but i think they're doing good!- think they're doing good! how are ou feelin: think they're doing good! how are you feeling today? _ think they're doing good! how are you feeling today? not _ think they're doing good! how are you feeling today? not too - think they're doing good! how are you feeling today? not too great. | you feeling today? not too great. i've not a you feeling today? not too great. i've got a bit _ you feeling today? not too great. i've got a bit of— you feeling today? not too great. i've got a bit of a _ you feeling today? not too great. i've got a bit of a sore _ you feeling today? not too great. i've got a bit of a sore eye. - you feeling today? not too great. i've got a bit of a sore eye. is - you feeling today? not too great. i've got a bit of a sore eye. is it i i've got a bit of a sore eye. is it something _ i've got a bit of a sore eye. is it something that _ i've got a bit of a sore eye. is it something that happens fairly often? yeah, it happens about once a month, maybe a couple times more. it'sjust a bit annoying. but it does happen. did you see it what you up last night? did you see it what you up last niiht? ., ., ~

did you see it what you up last ni. ht? ., ., 4' , did you see it what you up last niiht? . ., ~ , . did you see it what you up last niiht? . , . _, , night? yeah. it woke me up a couple of times last — night? yeah. it woke me up a couple of times last night. _ night? yeah. it woke me up a couple of times last night. and _ night? yeah. it woke me up a couple of times last night. and is _ night? yeah. it woke me up a couple of times last night. and is there - of times last night. and is there an hini of times last night. and is there anything you — of times last night. and is there anything you can _ of times last night. and is there anything you can do _ of times last night. and is there anything you can do about - of times last night. and is there anything you can do about it? . of times last night. and is there l anything you can do about it? no, 'ust let it anything you can do about it? iifr, just let it happen. anything you can do about it? no, just let it happen. do _ anything you can do about it? no, just let it happen. do you - anything you can do about it? no, just let it happen. do you have - anything you can do about it? no, | just let it happen. do you have pain an here just let it happen. do you have pain anywhere else. _ just let it happen. do you have pain anywhere else, or _ just let it happen. do you have pain anywhere else, or document? - just let it happen. do you have pain anywhere else, or document? i- just let it happen. do you have pain i anywhere else, or document? i always have a bit of— anywhere else, or document? i always have a bit of pain _ anywhere else, or document? i always have a bit of pain everywhere - anywhere else, or document? i always have a bit of pain everywhere but - have a bit of pain everywhere but todayis have a bit of pain everywhere but today is not too bad. flan have a bit of pain everywhere but today is not too bad.— have a bit of pain everywhere but today is not too bad. can i have a little squeeze? _ today is not too bad. can i have a little squeeze? graham _ today is not too bad. can i have a little squeeze? graham says - today is not too bad. can i have a little squeeze? graham says the| little squeeze? graham says the fiiht little squeeze? graham says the fight against _ little squeeze? graham says the fight against eb _ little squeeze? graham says the fight against eb and _ little squeeze? graham says the fight against eb and his - fight against eb and his relationship with isla has changed his life. she said to me she wakes up... she will wake up in the middle of the night, this is a 14—year—old girl who stares out the window for hours. she is a bright girl and what is she thinking about it for in the morning, staring out into darkness? this is a young girl who's had 65

operations at11l years old. that's no life is that. i get fed up and apologise when i speak about her for being like this but i'm not apologising. she is a unique person. sorry this is the bandages that we need _ sorry this is the bandages that we need to— sorry this is the bandages that we need to use for one day on isla so these _ need to use for one day on isla so these are — need to use for one day on isla so these are the ones for her... knees. elbows are — these are the ones for her... knees. elbows are slightly _ these are the ones for her... knees. elbows are slightly shorter. - these are the ones for her... knees. elbows are slightly shorter. so - elbows are slightly shorter. so that's — elbows are slightly shorter. so that's her— elbows are slightly shorter. so that's her lower back. upper back. so, that's her lower back. upper back. so. these — that's her lower back. upper back. so, these are for her fingers. these are all— so, these are for her fingers. these are all individually cut also from one of— are all individually cut also from one of these large packs. this covers isla's _ one of these large packs. this covers isla's stomach - one of these large packs. this covers isla's stomach area, here. and this — covers isla's stomach area, here. and this also _

covers isla's stomach area, here. and this also-— covers isla's stomach area, here. and this also. three times a week, the bandages _ and this also. three times a week, the bandages have _ and this also. three times a week, the bandages have to _ and this also. three times a week, the bandages have to be _ and this also. three times a week, the bandages have to be changed. | the bandages have to be changed. carers jean the bandages have to be changed. carersjean and linda show me what is involved in a process that can take up to five hours. she is able to have a bath in the middle and all to have a bath in the middle and all to be a chance to relax. but removing then replacing her bandages is incredibly painful, difficult and upsetting. bud is incredibly painful, difficult and u-isettin. �* �* , is incredibly painful, difficult and u-isettin. �* �*, ., upsetting. and there's nothing, there's nothing _ upsetting. and there's nothing, there's nothing that _ upsetting. and there's nothing, there's nothing that compares i upsetting. and there's nothing, i there's nothing that compares that i've seen in over 25 years. do you think? in i've seen in over 25 years. do you think? .. i've seen in over 25 years. do you think? ., 5: i: i've seen in over 25 years. do you think? .. ;;:: , . , ., i've seen in over 25 years. do you think? .. 9:1, . ., , think? in over 30 years of not seen an hini think? in over 30 years of not seen anything as — think? in over 30 years of not seen anything as painful _ think? in over 30 years of not seen anything as painful as _ think? in over 30 years of not seen anything as painful as this - anything as painful as this condition. it's horrendous. she is very— condition. it's horrendous. she is very brave — condition. it's horrendous. she is very brave. she isjust remarkable. she is, _ very brave. she isjust remarkable. she is, yeah. — very brave. she isjust remarkable. she is, yeah, you know, it's nothing we could see because that's how bad it is, you know? it's relentless. it's horrific at times for her. not for us but it's about getting her through that maybe four hours to try

and make it as smooth from bandages coming off to getting them back on and the best part is getting her into bed with her glass of milk and that's when you know she is going to have a bit of peace for the night. yeah, you know that she will sleep because _ yeah, you know that she will sleep because it's — yeah, you know that she will sleep because it'sjust hard, another dose of medication. if because it'sjust hard, another dose of medication.— of medication. it takes a special erson of medication. it takes a special person to _ of medication. it takes a special person to do — of medication. it takes a special person to do this _ of medication. it takes a special person to do this but _ of medication. it takes a special person to do this but their i person to do this but their motivation comes from isla herself. three times a day, she takes her medication, painkillers and drugs to try to reduce the inflammation and the constant chronic itchiness. isla's story has touched the hearts of many, including graeme's labour and fellow football legend harry. i think graham, once he makes microphone with a little girl at isla hejust microphone with a little girl at isla he just felt he had to do something for the charity and i mean the money they are raising hasjust

been fantastic and when you see that little girl and you watch on the tv and what she has been through, how she copes with it, how stoic she is, she copes with it, how stoic she is, shejust gets on she copes with it, how stoic she is, she just gets on with it, no complaints. get a blister ourfinger we moan and makes you, puts it all into perspective, just amazing really. into perspective, 'ust amazing reall . ,. into perspective, 'ust amazing reall . ,, , . , into perspective, 'ust amazing reall. ,, , . , . , . really. she understands what graeme is so passionate _ really. she understands what graeme is so passionate about _ really. she understands what graeme is so passionate about this _ really. she understands what graeme is so passionate about this cause. i is so passionate about this cause. some, when you see him crying and shedding tears, he is a hard man. he's got, you know, underneath it all he is a softy all are, you know? but no i'm really proud of what he has done, i think it's fantastic. with the training, the planning and the weather watching over, they get the weather watching over, they get the green light and are ready to go. their inspiration, isla, is in dover to send them off. with rachel by her side, hersister to send them off. with rachel by her side, her sister emily on the phone from america and her dad andy, of course, on the boat.—

from america and her dad andy, of course, on the boat. good luck! how are we feeling? _ course, on the boat. good luck! how are we feeling? ready. _ course, on the boat. good luck! how are we feeling? ready. really? i are we feeling? ready. really? reau are we feeling? ready. really? really ready- — are we feeling? ready. really? really ready. nervous? - are we feeling? ready. really? really ready. nervous? not- are we feeling? ready. really? really ready. nervous? not in. are we feeling? ready. really? i really ready. nervous? not in the sliihtest! really ready. nervous? not in the slightest! final— really ready. nervous? not in the slightest! final good _ really ready. nervous? not in the slightest! final good luck - really ready. nervous? not in the slightest! final good luck before l slightest! final good luck before the channel _ slightest! final good luck before the channel crossing _ slightest! final good luck before the channel crossing starts. i slightest! final good luck before i the channel crossing starts. hello. how are you? _ the channel crossing starts. hello. how are you? good _ the channel crossing starts. hello. how are you? good thanks. i the channel crossing starts. hello. how are you? good thanks. very l the channel crossing starts. hello. i how are you? good thanks. very good. what are you — how are you? good thanks. very good. what are you doing, _ how are you? good thanks. very good. what are you doing, watching - how are you? good thanks. very good. what are you doing, watching a - how are you? good thanks. very good. what are you doing, watching a bit i what are you doing, watching a bit of tv? _ what are you doing, watching a bit of tv? ., what are you doing, watching a bit of tv?- for— what are you doing, watching a bit of tv?- for the _ what are you doing, watching a bit of tv?- for the first - what are you doing, watching a bit of tv? yeah. for the first swimmer, sean, of tv? yeah. for the first swimmer, sean. one — of tv? yeah. for the first swimmer, sean. one of — of tv? yeah. for the first swimmer, sean, one of the _ of tv? yeah. for the first swimmer, sean, one of the three _ of tv? yeah. for the first swimmer, sean, one of the three former i of tv? new for the first swimmer, sean, one of the three former royal marines in the team, a buxom holiday as this one from the support boat to as this one from the support boat to a beach near dover. that hooter meant the challenge had started. changeover! back in! buffer meant the challenge had started. changeover! back in!— changeover! back in! after sean, then another— changeover! back in! after sean, then another andy _ changeover! back in! after sean, then another andy came - changeover! back in! after sean, l then another andy came graeme's term. from cargo ships and ferries through swarms ofjellyfish with only the light of the support boat to guide them. is!

only the light of the support boat to guide them.— only the light of the support boat i to guide them._ how to guide them. 15! 15 minutes! how loni ? 15 to guide them. 15! 15 minutes! how long? 15 minutes? _ to guide them. 15! 15 minutes! how long? 15 minutes? expletive. - to guide them. 15! 15 minutes! how long? 15 minutes? expletive. it's| long? 15 minutes? expletive. it's iuarter long? 15 minutes? expletive. it's quarter past— long? 15 minutes? expletive. it's quarter past one _ long? 15 minutes? expletive. it's quarter past one in _ long? 15 minutes? expletive. it's quarter past one in the _ long? 15 minutes? expletive. it's quarter past one in the morning, | quarter past one in the morning, pitch black in the channel and graham is through his first leg —— halfway through and you can see the green light on his cap and he is doing pretty well, you know. get in! and after precisely _ doing pretty well, you know. get in! and after precisely 60 _ doing pretty well, you know. get in! and after precisely 60 minutes i doing pretty well, you know. get in! and after precisely 60 minutes of i and after precisely 60 minutes of non—stop swimming as hard as they can, they have to climb the boat's ladder. lip can, they have to climb the boat's ladder. . ., . ladder. up the ladder, up the ladder. up the ladder, up the ladder. there _ ladder. up the ladder, up the ladder. there is _ ladder. up the ladder, up the ladder. there is a _ ladder. up the ladder, up the ladder. there is a ladder i ladder. up the ladder, up the i ladder. there is a ladder here? swimmer's _ ladder. there is a ladder here? swimmer's out! _ ladder. there is a ladder here? swimmer's out! well— ladder. there is a ladder here? swimmer's out! well done, i ladder. there is a ladder here? i swimmer's out! well done, buddy. applause- — swimmer's out! well done, buddy. applause. well _ swimmer's out! well done, buddy. applause. well done, _ swimmer's out! well done, buddy. applause. well done, graeme. i swimmer's out! well done, buddy. i applause. well done, graeme. well

done. each swimmer— applause. well done, graeme. well done. each swimmer into _ applause. well done, graeme. well done. each swimmer into the - applause. well done, graeme. well done. each swimmer into the water i done. each swimmer into the water after precisely _ done. each swimmer into the water after precisely 60 _ done. each swimmer into the water after precisely 60 minutes. - done. each swimmer into the water i after precisely 60 minutes. graeme's dad was up next and swim through a storm so severe he thought people on the boat were throwing stones at his feet. the biggest battle was with the darkness and the solitude. i’m the darkness and the solitude. i'm ruite the darkness and the solitude. i�*riii quite emotional, to be honest. yeah, people have gone before us with eb and fought this and then you hear the phrase standing on the shoulders of giants and people with eb are giants not physically but mentally, they are giants. to do something to help them is just carry on with life. help them is 'ust carry on with life. , ,. ., help them is 'ust carry on with life. , ,. . ., life. next in, husband and wife team rob, then life. next in, husband and wife team

rob. then steph. — life. next in, husband and wife team rob, then steph, who _ life. next in, husband and wife team rob, then steph, who swim - life. next in, husband and wife team| rob, then steph, who swim heralded life. next in, husband and wife team i rob, then steph, who swim heralded a new day. as they donned cold and damp wetsuits for their second leg, the english coast disappears and the french coast appears. tired, deprived of sleep, the end was in sight but still, almost six hours away. if they weren't swimming, they were eating, trying to sleep or teasing each other, especially graeme. welcome aboard hms banter. eyeglasses. talk about the sunshine, this is the middle of winter. stop nai tint this is the middle of winter. stop nagging and _ this is the middle of winter. stop nagging and go _ this is the middle of winter. stop nagging and go down the ladder and push on _ nagging and go down the ladder and ush on. �* .. nagging and go down the ladder and ush on. . nagging and go down the ladder and ushon. , push on. bothering me about glasses. you've aot push on. bothering me about glasses. you've got this! _ push on. bothering me about glasses. you've got this! it _ push on. bothering me about glasses. you've got this! it is _ push on. bothering me about glasses. you've got this! it is a _ push on. bothering me about glasses. you've got this! it is a crucial- you've got this! it is a crucial juncture- _ you've got this! it is a crucial juncture- if— you've got this! it is a crucial juncture. if they _ you've got this! it is a crucial juncture. if they miss - you've got this! it is a crucial juncture. if they miss this i you've got this! it is a crucial. juncture. if they miss this tired, they will have to swim at least an extra two hours. mi

they will have to swim at least an extra two hours.— extra two hours. all right, remember. _ extra two hours. all right, remember, no _ extra two hours. all right, remember, no pressure i extra two hours. all right, i remember, no pressure but... extra two hours. all right, - remember, no pressure but... go hard. go hard. _ remember, no pressure but... go hard. go hard. then _ remember, no pressure but... go hard. go hard. then go _ remember, no pressure but... go hard. go hard. then go home. i remember, no pressure but... go hard. go hard. then go home. all out. one minute. _ hard. go hard. then go home. all out. one minute. this _ hard. go hard. then go home. all out. one minute. this should i hard. go hard. then go home. all out. one minute. this should be. hard. go hard. then go home. all. out. one minute. this should be your last one unless _ out. one minute. this should be your last one unless things _ out. one minute. this should be your last one unless things go _ out. one minute. this should be your last one unless things go wrong - out. one minute. this should be your last one unless things go wrong and i last one unless things go wrong and you're back here. fik. last one unless things go wrong and you're back here.— last one unless things go wrong and you're back here. ok. what could go wronu. if you're back here. ok. what could go wrong- if the — you're back here. ok. what could go wrong. if the first _ you're back here. ok. what could go wrong. if the first whim _ you're back here. ok. what could go wrong. if the first whim was - wrong. if the first whim was disorienting, _ wrong. if the first whim was disorienting, the _ wrong. if the first whim was disorienting, the second - wrong. if the first whim was | disorienting, the second was wrong. if the first whim was - disorienting, the second was highly emotional. , , ., ~ emotional. give us time to think. you think a _ emotional. give us time to think. you think a lot. _ emotional. give us time to think. you think a lot. what _ emotional. give us time to think. you think a lot. what did - emotional. give us time to think. you think a lot. what did you - emotional. give us time to think. | you think a lot. what did you think about? obviously. _ you think a lot. what did you think about? obviously. a _ you think a lot. what did you think about? obviously. a few _ you think a lot. what did you think about? obviously. a few things - you think a lot. what did you think about? obviously. a few things in | you think a lot. what did you think i about? obviously. a few things in my head. about? obviously. a few things in my head- basically _ about? obviously. a few things in my head. basically how— about? obviously. a few things in my head. basically how lucky _ about? obviously. a few things in my head. basically how lucky i _ about? obviously. a few things in my head. basically how lucky i am - about? obviously. a few things in my head. basically how lucky i am to - head. basically how lucky i am to have _ head. basically how lucky i am to have graeme _ head. basically how lucky i am to have graeme in _ head. basically how lucky i am to have graeme in my— head. basically how lucky i am to have graeme in my family- head. basically how lucky i am to have graeme in my family and i head. basically how lucky i am to�* have graeme in my family and be head. basically how lucky i am to l have graeme in my family and be a part of— have graeme in my family and be a part ofthe— have graeme in my family and be a part ofthe eb— have graeme in my family and be a part of the eb community- have graeme in my family and be a part of the eb community and - have graeme in my family and be a| part of the eb community and meet these _ part of the eb community and meet these guys — part of the eb community and meet these guys is — part of the eb community and meet these guys is fantastic. _ part of the eb community and meet these guys is fantastic. some - part of the eb community and meet these guys is fantastic. some of- part of the eb community and meet| these guys is fantastic. some of the best times — these guys is fantastic. some of the best times in — these guys is fantastic. some of the best times in my— these guys is fantastic. some of the best times in my last _

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good morning, welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson. our headlines today: israel's prime minister says his country will press on with the war in gaza until all its objectives are achieved. here in bethlehem christmas celebrations are cancelled. the war is felt very deeply here. the christmas tree has been replaced by an nativity scene in the rubble. the home secretary james cleverly apologises after joking about spiking his wife's drink. the final christmas dash. drivers brace themselves for one of the busiest travel days of the year, made worse by heavy winds and rain. title rivals and all hugs at anfield, there's nothing to separate liverpool and arsenal. it's the gunners who go

into christmas leading the way. they're a point ahead at the top of the table. good morning. two things you need to know today. first it will be windy causing disruption to travel plans. the second as it is very mild. i will bring you the details through the programme. bring you the details through the programme-— it's sunday the 24th december. thank you forjoining us. israel's prime minister has said his country will press on with its war gaza until all its objectives have been achieved. benjamin netanyahu was speaking in a call with the us presidentjoe biden. israel also says it's interrogating hundreds of hamas and islamichhad fighters who it's captured in gaza. hamas is designated as a terror organisation by the uk government. greg mckenzie has this report. president biden told the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu that as israel continues its military campaign in gaza,

there is a critical need to protect the civilian population. including those supporting aid operations. but mr biden said he did not ask the israeli leaderfor a ceasefire. i had a long talk with netanyahu today and it was a private conversation. explosions. meanwhile in gaza, this is the new normal. drone strikes in the border town of rafah, emptying the local market. 17—year—old joe filming on his phone, still clutching his bag of shopping, and calling on god for protection. explosions. israel launched its retaliatory operation after hamas fighters crossed from gaza into southern israel on the seventh of october, killing 1200 people and taking about 240 hostages. since then, more than 20,000 people have been killed and 53,000 injured

in gaza, according to the hamas—run health ministry. its update this weekend says another 201 people had been killed. shouting and clamouring. these gazans are the latest casualties, rushing to khan younis hospital following an israeli air strike. israel says it has arrested 200 members of the hamas and islamichhad groups in the past week and has taken them into its territory for questioning. israel's bombardment and ground assault has displaced some 1.9 million gazans, according to un figures. that's over three quarters of the population. but it is hunger that cries in rafah, a city at the southern end of gaza, as thousands queue for something to eat.

translation: these foods have run out at the market, _ so we can't find anything to cook for the people. perhaps today is the last day we can provide food for the people. we appeal to the nation to provide aid to these people so they don't die of hunger. rapid gunfire. as the fighting continues, there is now a real risk of famine according to the un, as humanitarian aid is only trickling into the besieged coastal territory. greg mckenzie, bbc news. we'll be live in bethlehem in the next few minutes. the home secretary, james cleverly, has apologised for joking about spiking drinks. the remark is alleged to have been made on the same day he announced new measures to tackle the problem. 0ur political correspondent lone wells reports. downing street held a christmas reception last monday

forjournalists, ministers and political aides. it was held, by chance, on the same date the home secretary promoted a raft of new government measures to tackle spiking, the act of putting alcohol or drugs in someone's drink or body without consent. the sunday mirror alleges james cleverly told fellow guests that the secret to long marriage was enjoying your spouse was someone who was always mildly sedated, so she can't ever realise there are better men out there. it is also alleged that he mentioned rohypnol, a drug commonly used to spike drinks. a spokesperson for mr cleverly said, in what was always understood as a private conversation, the home secretary made what was clearly meant to be an ironicjoke for which he apologises. the shadow home secretary yvette cooper said spiking was a devastating crime and it was unbelievable to make a joke about it. lone wells, bbc news. there's more travel disruption expected today, as millions of people get away for christmas. rail disruption is predicted, with london paddington shutting

and some other stations running reduced services. the windy weather could also cause problems, with yellow warnings in place from the met office. aru na iyengar reports. it's the final dash before christmas. iii million people are expected to hit the roads today, many of them trying to get the last—minute gifts. the british retail consortium says many others have yet to do shopping this year, and that could have impact on the roads. about 30% of drivers say they are going to use the car to visit the shops today. so the busiest places will be places where you have got big shopping centres close to motorways. the advice to people is prepare yourselves and prepare your car before you set off, prepare yourselves. get food, get drinks, get toys for the kids in the back of the car.

remember to take a coat and a waterproof. then also check out the car, check your tire pressure, your oil, the windscreen washer fluid. give yourselves extra time for the journey, take it easy. and when you get there have a happy christmas. travel problems could be made worse by the bad weather, gusts as high as 70 mph are due to hit the north of scotland and northern and central areas of england today. the met office has issued yellow warnings for these areas, as well as a warning for rain in wales. people in these areas are being advised to allow more time forjourneys and to keep clear of high—sided lorries. it is notjust the roads that will be busy, with rail services under strain as well, most of the rail network will be

open but engineering work and upgrades mean some disruption, there will be no long distance services to or from king's cross today and no trains at paddington from today until 27 december. however you are getting around this christmas, the advice is to plan ahead and check before you travel. aruna iyengar, bbc news. tomorrow the king will deliver the second christmas message of his reign from a buckingham palace room decorated with a living christmas tree. natural and sustainable decorations including hand—turned wood, dried oranges, and pine cones hang from its branches. the king is a long—term environmental campaigner, and the tree will be replanted after the broadcast. laura lynch, a founding member of the us country band the chicks, has died in a car crash in texas. the group, previously known as the dixie chicks,

described her as a "bright light," and said she'd brought "infectious energy and humour" to the early days of the band. a man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after a piece of street art by banksy was taken shortly after being unveiled. the artwork comprised images of three military drones attached to a traffic stop sign. noor nanji reports. it only took half—an—hour between the artwork being confirmed as a banksy... and this happening. two men with bolt cutters took it down in full view of a crowd. the red stop sign with three military drones painted

on it was widely interpreted as being a call for a ceasefire in gaza. the local council says the work should return to peckham. it is no accident that banksy should choose peckham, it is brimming with artists. we have the art college down the road. up there we have plenty of artists and creators, businesses. and we service all of these estates you can see behind me, with plenty of budding artists. we would like it back. get our banksy back. the metropolitan police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of theft and criminal damage. it said the man remains in custody and investigations are ongoing. anyone who may have information about the incident is being asked to call the police. meanwhile, one local resident has taken matters into her own hands. a new traffic sign has now been put up for safety reasons. a local street artist has come to install her own version of the work. she said art should be available to the public.

one gallery owner has this estimate of what the original artwork could be worth. i would think if it had certification from banksy which it won't because it is street art, although he has been known to give certification to some pieces of street art, with certification between four and £500,000. as is so often the case when it comes to this mysterious artist, there are at this time more questions than answers. the most expensive stop sign that is. let's look at the weather. possibilities for disruption today perhaps on the roads and in the air. is it white? are you teasing us? no, i am starting with a festive picture, this was yesterday in northern scotland. but then i was going to say that yes, for today it is the wind and the temperature. very mild despite i have snow behind

me, but. ., ,., ., very mild despite i have snow behind me. but-_ yes. i me, but. that will melt soon? yes, re me, but. that will melt soon? yes, pretty soon- _ me, but. that will melt soon? yes, pretty soon- but — me, but. that will melt soon? yes, pretty soon. but the _ me, but. that will melt soon? yes, pretty soon. but the winds - me, but. that will melt soon? yes, pretty soon. but the winds could i me, but. that will melt soon? yes, j pretty soon. but the winds could be stronger across the northern half of the uk, ., , ., . stronger across the northern half of theuk, ., , ,, ., the uk, warnings in force because of that, buti the uk, warnings in force because of that, but i wanted _ the uk, warnings in force because of that, but i wanted to _ the uk, warnings in force because of that, but i wanted to start _ the uk, warnings in force because of that, but i wanted to start with i that, but i wanted to start with this picture, it very festive picture in the northeast of scotland because we had snow there. as we have gone through the night mild air has spread into the northeast of scotland so all the bars underneath this mild air with a fairy lead blustery southwesterly wind meaning this morning temperatures are in northern figures in north—eastern scotland, widely 11-13 in north—eastern scotland, widely 11—13 celsius at the moment. it could be one of the warmer seasons on record for northern ireland, wales and england. we will keep a close eye later this afternoon. a cloudy start for many, ran affecting southern areas, showers coming in from the north and west but the wind will pick up today — 50—70 mph, gusting across the north and

northeast of scotland, blowing and quite frequent showers with some sunny spells. strong winds across northern ireland, northern parts of england to the east of the pennines, particularly the north—south roots could be impacted with pretty strong crossbones further south. even here it will be blustery with lots of cloud. heavy rain across wales overnight and it will continue, gradually easing across wales. sunny spells developing across northern england towards lincolnshire. pretty cloudy across the south by temperatures here — 14—15, perhaps even higher. threatening the christmas evening records for warmth further north, a type 10 celsius. tonight we have quite a bit of cloud across southern areas, clear skies for many, showers and to northern ireland and into parts of northern england as we start of christmas day. it will be cold across scotland, colder air moving in, temperatures around one celsius but another mild night for most. for

christmas day then, will it be a white christmas? all day is in place across scotland, mild air from northern ireland, most of england and wales but with the cold air in place they will be wintry showers, snow over higher ground which would make it an official white christmas but for most it is cloudy, wet, particularly across north—west england and wales, the rain moving south. even here temperatures are 30-40 c, a south. even here temperatures are 30—110 c, a very mild christmas day. further north, four—five celsius. going into boxing day it will be drier, quieter. we will have colder air across the north moving south so it will be a chillier day on boxing day but if you are looking to go out for a walk, walk off the christmas lunch, look at this, blue skies and sunshine for many. a perfect day to be out and about for a christmas book. showers to the far north and northeast, there could be wintry, cold across the south but temperatures will be lower on boxing

day compared to christmas day. four—nine celsius. pretty windy today, that is the main thing. if you're travelling to christmas day. four—nine celsius. pretty windy today, that is the main thing. if you're travelling new berrima there are warnings out for the met office. thank you for the update. now, bethlehem, the birthplace ofjesus would have because normally be packed with pilgrims and tourists celebrating on this day but at the moment the streets are empty as palestinian and — no ballast in christian leaders said they will dark solidarity with gazans who have been living through bombing and fighting for months. on days like this, this man and his father would have been talking about christmas preparations. not this year. his family is stuck in northern gaza. it tries to reassure his father that he will make it out

alive and they will be together again. but his dad is overcome with grief. one week ago, his grandmother was shot twice in the stomach. his aunt rushed to help her and was shot in the head. his parents and relatives have been sheltering in the holy family church. now, they have buried their loved ones there. the family blames israeli snipers for their death. the idf says it will continue its investigation. they are still shelling around us, his father tells me. before he says goodbye, he has one last message for his son. may god be with you, my son, he says. take care of your sisters. the war in gaza weighs heavily on bethlehem. visitors from around the world would have been here by now. it’s around the world would have been here by now— around the world would have been here by now. it's empty, the city is empty from — here by now. it's empty, the city is empty from happiness, _ here by now. it's empty, the city is empty from happiness, from i here by now. it's empty, the city is empty from happiness, fromjoy, l here by now. it's empty, the city is i empty from happiness, fromjoy, from empty from happiness, from joy, from

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music and to celebrate and have parties usually but because of this what is happening, we arejust praying for them. in what is happening, we are 'ust praying for themi what is happening, we are 'ust ra in: for them. ,, ., praying for them. in manger square, nativity scene _ praying for them. in manger square, nativity scene in _ praying for them. in manger square, nativity scene in the _ praying for them. in manger square, nativity scene in the rubble - praying for them. in manger square, nativity scene in the rubble has i nativity scene in the rubble has replaced the giant christmas tree. a tribute to the children in gaza and a call to end their suffering. shaimaa khalil, bbc news, bethlehem. shaimaa joins me now. you can see she joins us live from bethlehem this morning. a striking out installation that has taken the place of the typical christmas tree in manger square. just explain the picture may have frozen there... explain the significance of the decision to change things this year. good morning. iam hoping you decision to change things this year. good morning. i am hoping you can hear and see me and yes, absolutely, it's significantly different and i cannot overstate how sombre it is

here in bethlehem. as you have heard in the report, one of the priests said the city is a shadow of itself. normally behind me in manger square it would have been heaving with people by now, people in cafes, pilgrims, tourists, the market would be crowded. there would be music and also, you would have seen the famous christmas tree that lights up as well with the eyes of the world on bethlehem this time of year. none of thatis bethlehem this time of year. none of that is happening and the art installation you refer to, this nativity scene in the rubble, the priests were talking about it but the artists were also talking about it, saying this is a tribute to the children of gaza, saying thatjesus was born in hardship and this is a message to end the suffering of the children of gaza and all of this of course is the fighting continues on the ground and the bombardment continues on the ground. just the ground and the bombardment continues on the ground.- continues on the ground. just to ick u- continues on the ground. just to pick up on _ continues on the ground. just to pick up on that _ continues on the ground. just to pick up on that thought, - continues on the ground. just to l pick up on that thought, shaimaa, heard overnight about this call, this conversation between the

israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu and the us presidentjoe biden. mr biden not calling for a ceasefire but making it clear israel should do everything possible to protect civilians? bud should do everything possible to protect civilians?— should do everything possible to protect civilians? and i think this is the fix that _ protect civilians? and i think this is the fix that the _ protect civilians? and i think this is the fix that the us _ protect civilians? and i think this is the fix that the us finds i protect civilians? and i think this is the fix that the us finds itself| is the fix that the us finds itself in, whether diplomacy between the leaders or whether the united nations as well. stopping the fighting, a ceasefire, the categorically refused that, backing's right to defend itself as they have put numerous times, and they have put numerous times, and the call i think is reflective of that and what it also reflects i think is the white house's deep concern of the death toll in gaza, over 20,000 now according to the hamas—run health ministry. also we have heard from daniel hagari the idf spokesperson who also said the operations are expanding on the ground. he said the war is difficult, it is protracted but it will go on until these aims are

achieved. one is to eliminate hamas and this is why you are seeing this continuing bombardment and continuing bombardment and continuing displacement of people who are now being ordered to move further south but also, the freeing of the hostages. that second aim is usually contentious. we've seen thousands of people in tel aviv last night calling for the immediate release of the hostages. hummers have categorically said that there will be no deal unless there is a ceasefire and that's not happening —— hamas have categorically said. did you hear reports of the bombardment from buffer which is difficult because of the last location people are being displaced to for safety. it is no longer safe because the bombardment of happening —— rafah. but it's the area where the aid is spread the cabin, whether from the river crossing or kerem shalom crossing and so if it continues the way it is, not only will aid not come in and be delivered at the little aid that has been coming in, it makes it

extremely difficult for it to be distributed —— rafah crossing. not just in the south at bear in mind it has a very long and treacherous troop to go to try and get to the people who need it desperately in the north —— treacherous trip. that's shaimaa for us this morning. christmas can be a lonely time for many, especially some elderly people. but now, students at one coventry school have been trying to help. they've hosted residents from a nearby care home for afternoon tea and a good chat. kevin reide reports. hello! this was to be a special occasion for _ hello! this was to be a special occasion for around _ hello! this was to be a special occasion for around 30 - hello! this was to be a special occasion for around 30 elderlyj occasion for around 30 elderly guests from a local care home. all thanks to the students of cardinal weisman. brute thanks to the students of cardinal weisman. ~ ., ., ., ,, ., weisman. we have a great passion in wantin: to weisman. we have a great passion in wanting to help _ weisman. we have a great passion in wanting to help people _ weisman. we have a great passion in wanting to help people and _ weisman. we have a great passion in wanting to help people and see i weisman. we have a great passion in wanting to help people and see a i wanting to help people and see a smile on people's faces and obviously christmas can be a lonely time for some people.— obviously christmas can be a lonely time for some people. plenty of tea cake on offer—

time for some people. plenty of tea cake on offer but _ time for some people. plenty of tea cake on offer but importantly i cake on offer but importantly company and conversation. never exected company and conversation. never expected this- — company and conversation. never expected this. young _ company and conversation. never expected this. young people i company and conversation. never expected this. young people are. company and conversation. neveri expected this. young people are so helpful. wonderful today. figs expected this. young people are so helpful. wonderful today.— expected this. young people are so helpful. wonderful today. as well as afternoon tea. _ helpful. wonderful today. as well as afternoon tea, the _ helpful. wonderful today. as well as afternoon tea, the guests _ helpful. wonderful today. as well as afternoon tea, the guests are - helpful. wonderful today. as well as afternoon tea, the guests are also . afternoon tea, the guests are also being served up some entertainment, including bingo, karaoke and the cardinal wiseman choir.- cardinal wiseman choir. silent niuht. cardinal wiseman choir. silent night- holy — cardinal wiseman choir. silent night. holy night. _ cardinal wiseman choir. silent night. holy night. some i cardinal wiseman choir. silent. night. holy night. some people eseciall night. holy night. some people especially people _ night. holy night. some people especially people from - night. holy night. some people especially people from the i night. holy night. some people especially people from the care | night. holy night. some people i especially people from the care home are really— especially people from the care home are reallyjust lonely at this time at christmas and maybe they don't have much— at christmas and maybe they don't have much family left or they don't -et have much family left or they don't get to— have much family left or they don't get to see — have much family left or they don't get to see them as often. one such lad is get to see them as often. one such lady is shirley _ get to see them as often. one such lady is shirley mcconnell. _ get to see them as often. one such lady is shirley mcconnell. all i get to see them as often. one such lady is shirley mcconnell. all my i lady is shirley mcconnell. all my famil , lady is shirley mcconnell. all my family. one _ lady is shirley mcconnell. all my family. one is — lady is shirley mcconnell. all my family, one is in _ lady is shirley mcconnell. all my family, one is in wales, - lady is shirley mcconnell. all my family, one is in wales, one i lady is shirley mcconnell. all my family, one is in wales, one is i lady is shirley mcconnell. all my| family, one is in wales, one is in newmarket, so it'll the first christmas on my own, you know? share christmas on my own, you know? are ou christmas on my own, you know? are you looking forward to christmas, then? 11! 1 you looking forward to christmas, then? . , ., you looking forward to christmas, then? ., , ., .

then? if! had young children, i would say _ then? if! had young children, i would say yes. _ then? if! had young children, i would say yes, you _ then? if! had young children, i would say yes, you know? i then? if! had young children, i would say yes, you know? but| then? if! had young children, i i would say yes, you know? but now, they are all grown up, the grandchildren have children. i don't see much of them. it does get a bit lonely. see much of them. it does get a bit lonel . �* . �* , see much of them. it does get a bit lonel . . ., �* , ., , lonely. and paul bentley deals with loneliness by _ lonely. and paul bentley deals with loneliness by keeping _ lonely. and paul bentley deals with loneliness by keeping in _ lonely. and paul bentley deals with loneliness by keeping in touch i lonely. and paul bentley deals with loneliness by keeping in touch with | loneliness by keeping in touch with his family. i loneliness by keeping in touch with his famil . .,, , ' loneliness by keeping in touch with hisfamil. , ' , . , his family. i lost my mum 15 years auo and his family. i lost my mum 15 years ago and my _ his family. i lost my mum 15 years ago and my dad — his family. i lost my mum 15 years ago and my dad two _ his family. i lost my mum 15 years ago and my dad two years - his family. i lost my mum 15 years ago and my dad two years ago. i his family. i lost my mum 15 years | ago and my dad two years ago. and his family. i lost my mum 15 years i ago and my dad two years ago. and my sister calls me, my brother calls me. so, we have a conversation over the phone. in me. so, we have a conversation over the phone-— the phone. in the end, much fun was had b all the phone. in the end, much fun was had by all and _ the phone. in the end, much fun was had by all and it— the phone. in the end, much fun was had by all and it all— the phone. in the end, much fun was had by all and it all went _ the phone. in the end, much fun was had by all and it all went very - had by all and it all went very well. �* , , ., ., had by all and it all went very well. �*, , ., ., had by all and it all went very well. �* , , ., ., ., well. it's been a great day for them and for me — well. it's been a great day for them and for me as _ well. it's been a great day for them and for me as well, _ well. it's been a great day for them and for me as well, just _ well. it's been a great day for them and for me as well, just being i well. it's been a great day for them and for me as well, just being able | and for me as well, just being able to sit here and talk to them and hear their stories.— to sit here and talk to them and hear their stories. there is a real callin: hear their stories. there is a real calling not _ hear their stories. there is a real calling notjust — hear their stories. there is a real calling not just for _ hear their stories. there is a real calling notjust for us _ hear their stories. there is a real calling notjust for us but - hear their stories. there is a real calling notjust for us but arnold | calling not just for us but arnold and loads— calling not just for us but arnold and loads of people to make an effort _ and loads of people to make an effort to— and loads of people to make an effort to make christmas special for everyone~ _ kevin reide, bbc news.

some smiling faces there at 7:25 am, let's catch up with sport on this christmas eve and gavin is here. looking back on a bit of christmas cheer. i looking back on a bit of christmas cheer. . , looking back on a bit of christmas cheer. ., , ., ., looking back on a bit of christmas cheer. .,, ., ., ., cheer. i was going to say almost smilin: cheer. i was going to say almost smiling faces — cheer. i was going to say almost smiling faces but _ cheer. i was going to say almost smiling faces but you _ cheer. i was going to say almost smiling faces but you could - cheer. i was going to say almost smiling faces but you could say. cheer. i was going to say almost| smiling faces but you could say a bit of mutual respect withdrew title rivals going head—to—head and felt yesterday with nothing to them. it used to be whoever was top at christmas time you would not make they were last year. but nowadays you cannot tell because it is so competitive and so many good teams in the league now that anybody can beat anyone. it’s in the league now that anybody can beat anyone-— in the league now that anybody can beat an one. �*, ,., .,, . beat anyone. it's so wide open which is aood. beat anyone. it's so wide open which is good. absolutely. _ beat anyone. it's so wide open which is good. absolutely. so _ beat anyone. it's so wide open which is good. absolutely. so these - beat anyone. it's so wide open which is good. absolutely. so these two i is good. absolutely. so these two will have a _ is good. absolutely. so these two will have a heck— is good. absolutely. so these two will have a heck of _ is good. absolutely. so these two will have a heck of a _ is good. absolutely. so these two will have a heck of a shot - is good. absolutely. so these two will have a heck of a shot at - will have a heck of a shot at winning it. brilliant last night at anfield. so many stories to bring you from the day's premier league action — the first female referee, tributes to the luton captain, and arsenal holding off liverpool to stay top. adam wild rounds it all up. at anfield, it was the battle to be christmas number one. liverpool and arsenal in touching distance of the top. the festive season just a

halfway point of the football season, still these other nights to believe. arsenal got things going through gabrielle. and believe. arsenal got things going through gabrielle.— believe. arsenal got things going through gabrielle. and arsenal are in front! slender _ through gabrielle. and arsenal are in front! slender lead _ through gabrielle. and arsenal are in front! slender lead that - through gabrielle. and arsenal are | in front! slender lead that wouldn't last behalf- — in front! slender lead that wouldn't last behalf. mohamed _ in front! slender lead that wouldn't last behalf. mohamed salah - in front! slender lead that wouldn't last behalf. mohamed salah with l in front! slender lead that wouldn'tl last behalf. mohamed salah with his own moment of magic.— last behalf. mohamed salah with his own moment of magic. seller has gone from it! a point — own moment of magic. seller has gone from it! a point in _ own moment of magic. seller has gone from it! a point in it _ own moment of magic. seller has gone from it! a point in it but _ own moment of magic. seller has gone from it! a point in it but it's _ from it! a point in it but it's arsenal who _ from it! a point in it but it's arsenal who topped - from it! a point in it but it's arsenal who topped the - from it! a point in it but it's - arsenal who topped the christmas chart. it arsenal who topped the christmas chart. ., , ., ., .,, chart. it was one of the most intense games _ chart. it was one of the most intense games that - chart. it was one of the most intense games that i - chart. it was one of the most intense games that i have i chart. it was one of the most - intense games that i have witnessed intense games that i have witnessed in 20 years in this league and tomorrow we will have a beautiful dinner with our families that we all deserve and go back to war because we deserve a bit of it. flat deserve and go back to war because we deserve a bit of it.— we deserve a bit of it. not far behind our — we deserve a bit of it. not far behind our tottenham, - we deserve a bit of it. not far behind our tottenham, who l we deserve a bit of it. not far. behind our tottenham, who had we deserve a bit of it. not far- behind our tottenham, who had a special visitor with a head for heights. they are now up into fourth after a win over everton. thanking ben with the decisive goal, everton could have snatched a late point but for a moment of outrageous spurs fortune. this stayed out somehow. off his thigh! erik fortune. this stayed out somehow. off his thigh!— off his thigh! erik ten hag has len to off his thigh! erik ten hag has plenty to ponder _ off his thigh! erik ten hag has plenty to ponder over - off his thigh! erik ten hag has plenty to ponder over the - off his thigh! erik ten hag has i plenty to ponder over the festive period. he is manchester united side

went down 2—0 to west ham. it's been almost a century since they lost this many games before christmas. yes! west ham have won the game! we have to stay calm, stick together, stick _ have to stay calm, stick together, stick to _ have to stay calm, stick together, stick to the — have to stay calm, stick together, stick to the plan and but, yeah, we have _ stick to the plan and but, yeah, we have to _ stick to the plan and but, yeah, we have to do — stick to the plan and but, yeah, we have to do it— stick to the plan and but, yeah, we have to do it together.— have to do it together. plenty on the wish list _ have to do it together. plenty on the wish list at _ have to do it together. plenty on the wish list at nottingham - have to do it together. plenty on i the wish list at nottingham forest. i did get a new manager this week and i almost got a point to against bournemouth but for a late late goal from dominic solanki. this completed his hat—trick in a 3—to win. there was an emotionally charged afternoon solution, just one week on from the on field collapse of captain torn mockie. andros townsend's header was enough to beat newcastle. hate mockie. andros townsend's header was enough to beat newcastle.— enough to beat newcastle. we asked the -la ers enough to beat newcastle. we asked the players to — enough to beat newcastle. we asked the players to go _ enough to beat newcastle. we asked the players to go and, _ enough to beat newcastle. we asked the players to go and, yeah, - enough to beat newcastle. we asked the players to go and, yeah, do - enough to beat newcastle. we asked the players to go and, yeah, do it - the players to go and, yeah, do it for tom, we talked about what torn would want. but i thought we embodied everything he is as a person and a player and i'm just, yeah, really, really proud, really proud. yeah, really, really proud, really roud. �* ., ., , ., , proud. and it for long, history as rebecca wells _ proud. and it for long, history as rebecca wells became _ proud. and it for long, history as rebecca wells became the - proud. and it for long, history as rebecca wells became the first | proud. and it for long, history as - rebecca wells became the first woman to referee a premier league game.

only fans, though, will remember the occasion for this goal by teenager wilson to bear. arsenal maybe top but this took burnley off the bottom and christmas may be just a little more enjoyable. adam wild, bbc news. some cracking goals there. chelsea fans won't be feeling the festive cheer later when they face a 260—mile round trip to wolves. it's the first christmas eve fixture in the top flight for 28 years, and chelsea fans were furious, sending a message that the premier league could "get stuffed" and that they were "supporters, not customers". it seemed to do the trick — there'll be no repeat next year — and the club has laid on a free coach service. leicester city fans will be having a very happy christmas indeed after seeing their side go six points clear at the top of the championship. that was thanks to a 3—0 win over rotherham at the king power stadium. and leeds united doing them a huge favour by thrashing their title rivals ipswich town 4—0 at elland road. leeds boss daniel farke said his side was "outstanding". they're third in the table, seven points behind ipswich.

swirling wind and rain didn't put off the crowd at the rec. it was packed as bath went to the top of rugby union's premiership after a bonus point win over harlequins. england wing joe cokanasiga scored two tries for bath, who ran out 25—17 winners, and leapfrogged sale. bath have eight days before their next game at leicester on new year's eve. and leicester were beaten in front of a record crowd at exeter, who made it 21! matches unbeaten at home with victory over their opponents by 29 points to 10. referee torn foley was more than a spectator, though — he was accidentally tackled in the first half. no harm done. and leicester had a far worse day — this mistake allowed henry slade to score one of four tries for the chiefs who move up to fourth in the premiership table. england women's captain marlie packer helped saracens to maintain their unbeaten start to the season english premiership season. they came back to beat bristol bears. packer among the try scorers as they added 27 unanswered points in the second half for a 32—10 bonus point victory.

saracens top of the table. anthonyjoshua put in a terrific performance to beat otto wallin in the boxing's heavyweight showdown in saudi arabia. joshua, on a journey to regain his heavyweight belts, was dominant from the outset, getting the better of wallin before the swede's corner pulled him out of the fight at the end of the fifth round. that bout, the headline event, alongside former heavyweight champ deontay wilder's shock defeat to joseph parker. many who were hoping for a joshua—wilder fight next year but a] insists it could still happen. i'm could still happen. not too sure what can happen from i'm not too sure what can happen from here but i am sure that the fans will be more annoyed. for me, i understand how this game is, you never know. this is elite level boxing. that was an amazing card. while just boxing. that was an amazing card. whilejust came up boxing. that was an amazing card. while just came up short but he will live to another day. me and him can still get it on, get it cracking. i

believe that he is a massive threat, i'm a thread, and it could be amazing numbers if we get it on. so, wilder's career perhaps in the balance after his loss tojoseph parker as the co—headline fight on the bill in riyadh. the new zealander parker won on a unanimous points decision. onejudge had him winning every round. for wilder, that long—awaited clash withjoshua might be gone and, at the age of 38, it looks as though it could be the end of wilder's career. he said he was unsure of his boxing future after this, his third defeat of his professional career. and another brit makin a statement, daniel dubois, who has reignited his career by stopping jarrell miller with just 10 seconds to go. the fight looking destined to go the distance, but dubois went all in in another thrilling heavyweight contest. what a night of boxing that was. ricky evans was absolutely bouncing after knocking out the sixth seed nathan aspinall in the third round of the pdc world championship. he raced through the match, winning 3—0, and said afterwards that he'd enjoy geting to eat his christmas dinner, knowing he was still in the tournament, which resumes

on the 27th at alexander palace. now we knowjust how big a party sports personality of the year was here in salford earlier in the week. well on friday, the bbc in northern ireland handed out their award. there was no big ceremony. european and commonwealth 1500m silver medallist ciara mageean thought she was just doing a normal interview until her mum handed her the trophy. it was probably a good thing it was so low key because the morning after, she took part in her local parkrun in belfast and she smashed the women's world record. that's her in black with the bright yellow trainers. blink and you'll miss her. this is her coming into the finish in a time of 15 minutes 13 seconds, taking 18 seconds off the old mark. there we go, a park run around christmas time. i would do it but i have a sore throat today. i think running around is quite therapeutic, especially when christmas eve. does a good way to blow away the cobwebs, sure.

this could be for you, this is a little less strenuous than a park running. having a pet comes with many benefits from keeping you company to improving your fitness. that one is for gavin, out walking, get your heart rate up. some dogs though, like poppy the labradoodle, go the extra mile and provide rehabilitation support to patients. she's part of the pets at therapy project in cambridge. mousumi bakshi reports. there aren't many physiotherapists who have four feed, there aren't many physiotherapists who have fourfeed, but there aren't many physiotherapists who have four feed, but then a poppy is no ordinary dog. d0 who have four feed, but then a poppy is no ordinary dog.— is no ordinary dog. do you want to ask her to — is no ordinary dog. do you want to ask her to sit? _ is no ordinary dog. do you want to ask her to sit? in _ is no ordinary dog. do you want to ask her to sit? in july _ is no ordinary dog. do you want to ask her to sit? in july eb - is no ordinary dog. do you want to ask her to sit? in july eb was - ask her to sit? in july eb was admitted _ ask her to sit? in july eb was admitted to _ ask her to sit? in july eb was admitted to hospital - ask her to sit? in july eb was admitted to hospital with - ask her to sit? in july eb was admitted to hospital with a i ask her to sit? in july eb was - admitted to hospital with a series infection. the odds went looking good. did doctors have the conversation? yes, yes, we had many conversations with the doctors. we did have their dnr conversation with the doctors,

which was a massive blow, but ijust continue to put my faith in eb because they know how strong she is. and 23, one of the country's both paediatric rehabilitation dogs. definitely for certain patients we found _ definitely for certain patients we found it — definitely for certain patients we found it amazing to work with poppy, we also _ found it amazing to work with poppy, we also found it distracts children from _ we also found it distracts children from the — we also found it distracts children from the panel anxieties, particularly with evie, she had a fear of— particularly with evie, she had a fear of falling over and poppy took away _ fear of falling over and poppy took away that — fear of falling over and poppy took away that anxiety, she was able to push _ away that anxiety, she was able to push herself while we achieve the goals— push herself while we achieve the goals much quicker than we thought we would _ goals much quicker than we thought we would as well. there _ we would as well. there we go! you are having a race, i think you are winning. at the start of the journey that progress look like it was a long way off, but weeks after this video was taken evie took her first steps, unaided, with poppy by her side. i have a treat you can get 23. it has been an absolute joy to see such a nervous little girl who when i first met her she couldn't stand, she was shaking, she was so nervous, and now she can walk around with

p°ppy and now she can walk around with poppy on a separate lead and we can do exercises together, and it is an absolute pleasure, such a joy to be here. almost a0 patients have been helped out by their pet physiotherapy team and the reviews are all positive. p°ppy and the reviews are all positive. poppy is a cute dog and adorable. she might be cute and adorable but poppy's gentle nature will mean that evie gets to spend christmas at home, something that was unthinkable just two months ago. that was mousumi bakshi reporting. p0ppy. poppy, the labradoodle. i will have the headlines for you at eight o'clock but now on breakfast it is time for a special episode of the travel show. christina larwood takes a look back at some of her favourite wintry destinations.

hello, and welcome to a special edition of the travel show — covered in ice, snow, and that special kind of magic, as much of the world prepares to celebrate christmas, and also the end of another year. we spent most of 2023 on the road, so it's a great opportunity to be at home to recharge and look back at some of our favourite winter adventures here on the programme. so without further ado, let's jump straight in and remember the time when ade headed to finnish lapland — not to meet santa claus, but a rapper who's keeping his language alive with music.

huskies howl ade: finnish lapland is as close as it gets to a winter wonderland. more than one million tourists come here each year in search of the northern lights, santa, and his reindeer. the sami are the indigenous people who live in this part of the world — from northern norway, sweden, finland, and the far north part of russia. there's around 6,000 samis left in this part of finland, and here, they're known as the inari sami — because most of them live around lake inari, which is 250km north of the arctic circle. i've never been so far north. i'm here! after landing in the town of ivalo, just an hour—and—a—half flight from helsinki, i meet my first inari friend.

hello! hey! welcome to finland and ivalo. thank you! i'm ade. nice to meet you. nice to meet you, i'm johanna. nice to meet you — look at your outfit! oh, thank you! you look amazing. thank you. is this our transport? yeah, it's going to be our transport for this trip. and we've got so many things planned for you here. i'm looking forward to it. i'm loving that hat, that's the way forward. thank you, it's really warm, it's really warm. life here must be really tough. there's snow on the ground for seven months of the year, and the most practical way to move around is by snowmobile. so, this is the best way to get there? yeah — no, there's no other way to get there. they laugh. ok, so this is how i'm rolling. and you're going to teach me, are you? yeah. antti, nice to meet you. nice to meet you, ade. so, tell me about this machine, my friend. well, these are the things that revolutioned the life here, in one way, because in — well, we got them about 50—60 years

ago to finland. and this, well, made things much more easier, actually, in here. so, what did you use before these? skis. skis? and reindeer. skis and reindeer. old school. they laugh. normally, when you're driving on a track, if you have your feet in here... ..and your hands on the bar. and if you want to go right, you pull from the right one, and, of course, left, to the left. well, brake, we have on the left side. yep. this is the panic button. so, if you lose control or something happens, then you just hit that one. so, i hit that button, and then, i go, "antti!" engine starts. then we're good to go. oh, it's so hard to believe that i'm on this snowmobile going across lake inari, in finland, and beneath me is thousands and thousands of gallons of water. it's just crazy! this place is so beautiful. whoo! laughter.

i wasn't expecting that. inari sami culture has been under pressure for decades. in the past, this community was marginalised, and their mother tongue was banned from schools. with only a00 inari sami speakers, the language is still threatened. but one man is coming to the rescue, using an unconventional method. rapping in inari. amoc, you are a hip—hop artist, and you rap in your native language, inari. yes, inari — sami language, yeah. i mean, tell me about it, because i love hip—hop, but the last place that i would expect to find a hip—hop artist is in lapland.

yeah, the middle of nowhere, yeah? rapping continues. many people think it's quite weird, doing hip—hop, gangster rap in the inari sami language, spoken by a00 people. so, that's the kind of way that i'm telling about this little minority in a minority. mm. i like the sound that, it's like a mystic, mystical thing that people don't know, really. there's only a00 inari sami speakers in the world. yeah. then, i mean, in that case, how old are they? what's the average age, are you...? well, of course, the most people who speak inari sami in their mother tongue, they are mostly more than 50 years old. a little bit old, older people. and those older people, are they into hip—hop and your rapping style? i don't think so. but there are this new generation also, because there's a lot of revitalising programmes. rapping continues.

ok, amoc, spit some bars for us — and i am pretty sure this will be the premiere on bbc, of anyone hearing someone rap in inari sami. so, we're looking forward to this. ok, so... brap, brap, brap! inari sami in da house! they laugh. that's wicked! that's wicked, i loved it. i felt it, i felt it! you were there. christa: ade getting some lessons in sami hip—hop, in finnish lapland there. well, growing up in australia wasn't perhaps the best training for me to brave the winter elements —

but that didn't stop me from getting to grips with some unusual instruments made from ice at a unique music festival in norway. stand by for a virtuoso performance, music—lovers. oh, you're really feeling... see it in the air — it is cold here. and it's this cold, the icy conditions and the elevation, that drew polar explorers like shackleton to train here before they went on their expeditions. and people still come here for that purpose today. word is, it'll reach a low of —2a degrees celsius tonight. so, i'd better rug up. but what makes this festival extra special is that the instruments are actually made on the day from nearby ice. among the line—up this year is everything from ice horns to ice drums and ice didgeridoos.

the concert�*s only hours away, and here you are, making the instruments. this has got to be an unusual thing for a musician. for me, it's not. no! but for most musicians, it is. good—sounding ice is the most difficult part. you cannotjust go to your freezer, you cannot go to the nearest lake. it's with ice, as wine — there are good years and bad years. percussive tones imitate wind blowing. so, why ice? what inspired this festival? well, it's nearly 20 years since the first time i tried ice, and i found the sound so fantastic, beautiful. with this water, we can drink it after a concert. or we canjust give it back to nature, where it belongs.

and also, the ice reminds me that we have, you know, you have to treat ice so gentle to not break it. and it's like we have — should treat nature. what's this instrument over here? this is an ice—ophone. an ice—ophone? yes. percussive tones. sound is lovely, isn't it? you like it? yeah. oh, it's lovely! any chance i could have a go? mmm, very careful. very careful — i promise to be careful! i also promise to show no ability whatsoever. you may as well give it to a kid. exactly. it works. this is great!

so, as evening approaches, the finishing touches are fast being made around the site. i really like it, cos it's kind of the sound of nature. so, it doesn't sound like anything else you've ever heard. woman sings. so, people are really surprised when they hear it for the first time. singing continues. we don't get to practise. so, the music, it gets made onstage in front of the audience, and that's really special. singing continues. and i think people are like, "what? "is this possible?" and, like, it's almost not possible, so it's pretty cool that we can do it. i guess there's a lot of folk music in it. it's very nordic, with the ice

and the snow, and the cold winters. just in the nick of time, all is ready, and we gather for an evening of ice music. sings. cheering. well, that was amazing! it was such a bonkers soundscape and incredible to think that all of those strange sounds that

were building into this big crescendo were made from ice. i think it's also a really interesting way to experience the landscape of norway, freezing cold with a full moon overhead. having said that, it is freezing cold. i'm frozen through. it's time to head in. well, over the years, we've followed intrepid explorer karolis mieliauskas on several of his adventures around the globe — from the canals of sri lanka, to frozen lake baikal, in russia. but let's now remember the first time we met him, as he prepared to take on a treacherous i,000km motorbike ride across siberia to what claims to be the coldest town on earth. rather him than me. between yakutsk and oymyakon is i,000km.

so, itravel 200km per day. so remote, nothing around. just mountains, forest, taiga, and cold. this is the permafrost land. when i started on the first day, the yakutian siberian people who live there said, "please, don't do that. "karolis, you will lose your face on the first day. "the frostbite will eat you." even though i had helmet and, you know, some protections, motorcycling in winter on the road of bones doesn't promise a safe ride. normally, i travel alone. in this situation, i had two vehicles with me. one was for my support team, and another one served as a garage. i didn't want to have coffee in the middle of the day. i was driving for hours alone.

what is happening inside my head, i call it sometimes as an act of meditation. riding in such harsh conditions, so cold, i have to be only now and here, because if i give a chance to myself to think, "ok, there will be warmer, i'm hungry, i'll get food," and so on — then it becomes so cold, it is impossible to ride. i have to accept all this cold and completely relax. otherwise, it doesn't work. on the first day of my ride, i really had the feeling of, "oh, i'm home". there is no hotel at night. i received a simple tent with a little stove inside. that night was a8 degrees below. and inside the tent, we measured —i3. bleep cold, you know! inside the tent, you want to relax. but then, we said, "ok, guys, let's get out to see to the night". most of us were like,

"i have never seen sky like this". actually feeling like you are in space somewhere. last 30km, it was so mentally tough for me. in one moment, i opened the throttle more, you know, 100—120kph, steering started to freeze. so, it means i see i cannot move it. i started to look for the straight lines, not to use it too much. and then, i arrived and i saw the sign "oymyakon," you know? and no thoughts — emptiness. "ok, i'm here." dog barks. when it's —55, the town looks pretty empty. and then, maybe one hour later, ah, it's done. ahh! the last thing left is to have a swim in the river.

ah! ok, to finish off our festive special, let's have a bit of theatrical fun. here in the uk, panto — short for pantomime — is always the big draw at this time of year. but there is a tiny village in the middle of rural norfolk with a population of around only 200 people that's been put on the map, thanks to its annual christmas show with not a pantomime dame or villain in sight. and a few years ago, i went along to join the cast for one night only. we'll see you again in 202a. but in the meantime, it's curtain up, strike up the band, and a very merry christmas and happy new year from all of us here at the travel show.

# let's roll out. # let the trumpets call. # all the people shout. # hurray! # and strike up the band. # hear the cymbals ring... with 2,000 pom—poms and 1.5 million rhinestones, this is a show to rememberfor the 110,000 people who come here during the festive season. now in its a3rd year, this family run production was started as one man's vision. it's a journey to christmas eve, basically, in music, song and dance. but through its popularity, through the years, it's had to come forward. so, it's now starting november the 6th. it's basically a non—stop extravaganza of music, dance, and song. song crescendos this year, over 3,000 west end and broadway artists auditioned to be part of the company of over 120 performers. and today, i'll bejoining them for the big finale. but first, a crash course

in learning my steps. clap to the front. one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, three, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, four, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. hands, hands, bow, stand left foot. one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight! whoo! and then, make your way back out. 0k. cool thank you so much for teaching me. i hope i don't cause you any disruption later. you were great! no worries, you'll be great. so, tell me, what's it like for you guys to perform in a show like this? cos it's a little bit different, isn't it? yeah, it's very different. it's not like any other show. i'm one of the singers in the show and i did the show last year and fell in love with it, so back this year. it'sjust such a variety, isn't it? like, even as a singer, i do lots of musical theatre stuff, but this has got lots of classical in there, as well, so it's really nice to get that kind of mixture.

one thing that's incredible here is that we're celebrating christmas for two months every day. yeah! you'd think it'd get a little tedious, but it doesn't, because every show, we've got 1,a00 people watching, and they're all there to celebrate christmas. and it's just amazing to do shows every day, twice a day. # i've been dreaming of christmas—time. # every day through the year. # trees shine in every window. # children all dream of reindeer hoof prints in the snow. # i've been longing for christmas—time.

# when hearts are warm. # and filled with joy. # there's love for all to share. # as gifts... this is susie. it's my secret changing room. she's going to help me get into my costume. # the best time of the year... whispering: i have to go onstage now. let's hope i remember my steps. applause.

laughs excitedly. ah! ok, so... i didn't fall over, i didn't forget the steps, and i didn't cause any kind of incident. so, as far as i'm

concerned, job done. but i must say, being up there, looking out at the audience, all standing, clapping, enjoying themselves, everyone singing, it really was something a bit special. and i didn't fall over — yes!

good morning, welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson. our headlines today. israel's prime minister says his country will press on with the war in gaza until all its objectives are achieved. here in bethlehem, the war is felt very deeply. christmas celebrations have been cancelled. the christmas tree has been replaced by an nativity scene in the rubble, a tribute to the children of gaza. the home secretary james cleverly apologises after joking about spiking his wife's drink. and a big night of boxing to reflect on — anthonyjoshua is back. aj got the better of otto wallin on a huge heavyweight card in saudi arabia — but will he fight deontay wilder next? and we meet some of the community heroes invited to the princess of wales' carol concert, celebrating those who support children and families. two things you need to know today.

the first as it will be very windy, which could cause some disruption to your travel plans. the second is it is very mild. i will bring you all the details through the programme. good morning. it's sunday the 2ath december. israel's prime minister has said his country will press on with its war in gaza until all its objectives have been achieved. benjamin netanyahu was speaking in a call with the us presidentjoe biden. israel also says it's interrogating hundreds of hamas and islamicjihad fighters who it's captured in gaza. hamas is designated as a terror organisation by the uk government. greg mckenzie has this report. president biden told the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, that as israel continues its military campaign in gaza, there's a critical need to protect the civilian population — including those supporting aid operations. but mr biden said that he did not ask the israeli leader for a ceasefire.

i had a long talk with netanyahu today and it's a private conversation. meanwhile, in gaza, this is the new normal. drone strikes in the border town of rafah emptying the local market. 17—year—old joe filming on his phone, still clutching his bag of shopping, and calling on god for protection. israel launched its retaliatory operation after hamas fighters crossed from gaza into southern israel on the 7th of october, killing 1,200 people and taking about 2a0 hostages. since then, more than 20,000 people have been killed, and 53,000 injured in gaza — according to the hamas—run health ministry. its update this weekend says another 201 people had been killed.

these gazans are the latest casualties, rushing to khan yunis hospital following an israeli air strike. israel says it has arrested 200 members of the hamas and islamicjihad groups in the past week, and has taken them into its territory for questioning. israel's bombardment and ground assault has displaced some 1.9 million gazans, according to un figures — over three quarters of the population. but it's hunger that cries in rafah — a city at the southern end of gaza — as thousands queue for something to eat. translation: these foods have run i out at the market so we can't find l anything to cook for the people. perhaps today's the last day we can provide food for the people. we appeal to the nation to provide aid to these people

so they don't die of hunger. as the fighting continues, there is now a real risk of famine, according to the un... ..as humanitarian aid is only trickling into the besieged coastal territory. greg mckenzie, bbc news. earlier i spoke to our correspondent shaimaa khalil, who's in bethlehem. i asked her what's being done about aid for gaza. well, the un secretary—general antonio guterres, has reiterated again in this past week that the fighting in gaza, the way that israel has conducted the war, has made it very difficult for humanitarian aid to come in. and again, the whole aim behind the un resolution was to get aid into gaza on scale. and this is the difficulty. the difficulty is with

the fighting going on, with the bombardment going on, with both sides not budging — because again this week we've seen more rockets fired by hamas into central israel. conditions on the ground are extremely difficult. and in that report, we've seen more bombardment in rafah. this is very close to where the aid normally comes in — either through the rafah border crossing or the kerem shalom crossing. if it's not safe there, it is extremely challenging to get aid in and distributed in an orderly manner. but also spare a thought for those trapped in northern gaza — and i've been speaking to people here in bethlehem who have family trapped in a church in the north. this aid has a very treacherous and long trip to get to the people who need it the most. and with the fighting, with the bombardment continuing, it's just not happening. i don't think i can overstate the sombre significance of how different things are in bethlehem today.

at this time of year, manger square would have been heaving with activity — it would have been full of tourists, of pilgrims. the nativity church just behind me would have been full, as well. it is empty. the famous christmas tree that lights up — where the eyes of the world are on that place — is not there. this is a call from bethlehem saying that we cannot celebrate christmas with what's going on in gaza. instead, there is an art piece, if you will — it's a nativity scene in the rubble and the artists say that this is a tribute to the children of gaza. they're calling for the end of their suffering. and for the many people that i've spoken to here, you can see the emotion — you can feel their pain. they're saying it feels very sad to see our city like this — a shadow of itself — but it also feels very wrong to celebrate, with palestinians dying in gaza. the home secretary james cleverly has apologised for joking

about spiking drinks. the remark is alleged to have been made on the same day he announced new measures to tackle the problem. our political correspondent lone wells reports. downing street held a christmas reception last monday forjournalists, ministers and political aides. it was held by chance on the same day the home secretary had promoted a raft of new government measures to tackle spiking — the act of putting alcohol or drugs in someone's drink or body without their consent. the sunday mirror alleges that james cleverly told fellow guests that the secret to a long marriage was ensuring your spouse was someone who is always mildly sedated, so she can never realise there are better men out there. it also alleges he mentioned rohypnol — a drug commonly used to spike drinks. a spokesperson for mr cleverly said, in what was always understood as a private conversation, the home secretary made what was clearly meant to be an ironicjoke — for which he apologises. the shadow home secretary, yvette cooper, said spiking

was a devastating crime, and it was unbelievable to make a joke about it. lone wells, bbc news, westminster. the king will deliver the second christmas message of his reign from a buckingham palace room decorated with a living christmas tree. natural and sustainable decorations including hand—turned wood, dried oranges, and pine cones, hang from its branches. the king is a long—term environmental campaigner, and the tree will be replanted after the broadcast. a man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after a piece of street art by banksy was taken shortly after being unveiled. the artwork comprised images of three military drones attached to a traffic stop sign. noor nanji reports. it only took half an hour between this art being confirmed as banksy�*s work, and this happening.

two men with bolt—cutters took it down in full view of an assembled crowd. the red stop sign with three military drones painted on it was widely interpreted as being a call for a ceasefire in gaza. southwark council says the work should return to peckham. i mean, it's no accident, really, that banksy should choose peckham. it's brimming with artists! we've got the camberwell art college just down the road. up there, we've got, like, plenty of artists and creatives, businesses, and we service all of these estates that you can see behind me with plenty of budding artists. so we'd like it back — get our banksy back! the metropolitan police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of theft and criminal damage. it says the man remains in custody, and investigations are ongoing. anyone who may have information about the incident is being asked to call the police. meanwhile, one local resident has taken matters into her own hands.

a new traffic sign has now been put up for safety reasons. a local street artist has since come to install her own version of banksy�*s work. she said the art should be available to the public. one gallery—owner has this estimate of what the original artwork could be worth. i would think that, if it had certification from banksy — which it won't, because it's street art, although he has been known to give certification to some pieces of street art... with certification, i would say between £a00,000 and £500,000. as is so often the case when it comes to this mysterious artist, there are at this time more questions than answers. noor nanji, bbc news. fantastic. 11 minutes past eight, the big getaway today. lots of people expected to be on the roads, rail, may be flying. the weather is an issue. there have been some fairly stiff winds. simon has a forecast. people need to be mindful if they are travelling.

there are two main things about the weather. the first is the strong winds, there are yellow warnings which can cause disruption. it has been really quite blustery for some of us. the second is the temperature because that is interesting. it is a very mild start. already 1a degrees in the north—east of wales. temperatures in double figures, even the north—east of scotland where you had snow yesterday, temperatures have come up to 11 degrees. these temperatures are important because it could be one of the warmest christmas eves on record. scotland, that record will not be threatened but for england, wales and northern ireland, we will be close to if not exceeding these temperatures. we will keep a close eye on that as we head into the afternoon. the other thing is the wind. we have two yellow warnings in force but for northern england and scotland, that is where the strongest winds will be and we could see some disruption

through today. so check conditions before you travel. we also have quite a bit of rain this morning. very wet across wales overnight, the rain gradually ease will off but stays cloudy and wet across the south. frequent showers coming into northern and western areas and that wind will blow in those showers, gusts of 50 to 70 mph. in the north—east of scotland the winds could be stronger later into the evening. it is those north—south road that could be particularly affected by strong winds. crosswinds this afternoon. rain easing from north wales but the rest of wales into south—west england will stay quite wet into the afternoon. pretty cloudy in the south. that is not where you will have the strongest winds but it will be a blustery day wherever you are. you will notice the winds. through the rest of the afternoon, that rain eases off in north wales but these are the temperatures this afternoon. 1a, 15 degrees celsius possible, perhaps higher, threatening those records.

further north in scotland it will be chillier, 8 or 10 degrees. strong winds through the night across the north—east of scotland in particular. some clear skies, north—east of scotland in particular. some clearskies, more cloud and rain as we go into southern areas of england. could be chilly enough across scotland for a touch of frost. elsewhere it will be another mild night to take us into christmas day. the big thing about christmas day. the big thing about christmas days will there be snow? we have cold air sitting across scotland. milder conditions elsewhere, though. we could see a white christmas because there will be snow showers over the higher ground of scotland throughout christmas day. showers across northern england, northern ireland, really quite wet and mild southern areas so the wet weather continuing into the afternoon. temperatures 1a degrees, 3 or a degrees across scotland. we degrees, 3 or a degrees across scotland. ~ , ., , ., degrees, 3 or a degrees across scotland. ~ , ., . ., scotland. we might be able to claim a white christmas. _ scotland. we might be able to claim a white christmas. it _ scotland. we might be able to claim a white christmas. it is _ scotland. we might be able to claim a white christmas. it is only - scotland. we might be able to claim a white christmas. it is only one - a white christmas. it is only one snowflake _ a white christmas. it is only one snowflake that _ a white christmas. it is only one snowflake that needs _ a white christmas. it is only one snowflake that needs to - a white christmas. it is only one snowflake that needs to fall - a white christmas. it is only one snowflake that needs to fall for| a white christmas. it is only one | snowflake that needs to fall for it to be a white christmas, remember. a bit of a fog. to be a white christmas, remember. a

bit of a fog-— bit of a fog. anyway, thank you very much indeed. _ bit of a fog. anyway, thank you very much indeed, simon. _ it might be the time of year for carol concerts, but the choir with no name are performers with a difference. it's made up of people affected by homelessness who come together to sing and be part of a community. the choir has six groups across the country, and charlotte leeming has been to meet members of the liverpool branch as they prepared for their christmas gig. # so celebrate... changing lives through music. this is the choir with no name who recently stunned millions of television viewers when they performed with singerjames arthur at the pride of britain awards. the choir was set up in london 15 years ago to offer support and opportunities to people affected by homelessness. # are you hanging up your stocking on the wall? it now has branches across the uk,

including here in liverpool, where they're busy practising for the annual christmas concert. the weekly rehearsals provide shelter, warmth and a hot meal. for some, they're a lifeline. i'm not homeless, but i suffer with mental health and it certainly has brought — like, it's bettered me. you go out the door, but when you come in, it's like a big, happy family and it's like one bubble. coming to the choir, it certainly has made my day. they're not staff — they're family to us. # love is the light scaring darkness away. trish has been part of the choir for eight years now and says it's the highlight of her week. after facing some tough challenges in her personal life, the choir has given her a safe space where she can sing without stigma or shame. it's also helped trish to regain her identity. the team and the volunteers have helped me to sort - of overcome a lot of things,

a lot of fears, etc, - and that sort of thing - with depression and anxiety. and it's just amazing how things have gone for me now. - i'm made up. it was nice to sort of come - into a community where a lot of us who have experienced the same sort of things _ so together we've worked as a little community, - as a family, to blossom and grow. it's been brilliant. a lot of people, when they first come along and think, "oh, you know, i have to sing or don't reach that note or whatever," but when you actually come into a choir, it's about singing together. and it's really surprising, you know, when when one sort of sings, everybody all of a sudden sort of lifts each other and we're all singing together. peoplejoin the choir for many reasons, and it might be health problems, addiction, trauma or domestic abuse that has contributed to their homelessness. anthony was living in a hostel

when he firstjoined the choir. he wants to go out and socialise but didn't want it to involve alcohol. he says the weekly meet—ups allow him to explore his love of singing and have really boosted his confidence. i think at the time when ijoined i was in mid 20s and a lot of my life revolved around alcohol. it was a big part of my life and i was trying to find more healthy habits. and when someone told me you can come here and have a great time with and socialise with alcohol being involved, ithought it was right up my street and, yeah, it was a big part of myjourney when it came to alcohol and five years clean on this day when it came to cutting out alcohol and five years clean on this day and it wasjust a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel. after weeks of rehearsals, the choir perform at their showcase — the big christmas singalong. the joy and emotion filling the auditorium is infectious. to stand on stage in front of an audience gives the members a sense of pride and self—belief. no longer anonymous, they are seen and heard.

sometimes it can take people months to actually take that first step ofjoining us. and people tend to come in quite nervous and scared, but then very quickly they get a welcome. they realise very quickly that it is a very relaxed, happy space and start to just kind of find their feet really. and then you see them grow from that and take on solos, performing on stage and that thing of being visible again and connecting to people in the audience. it's really powerful. after a busy year, it's time for the members and volunteers to enjoy a christmas party sitting together. after singing together, there's a real sense of community. this isn'tjust a choir. it's a family and truly shows the transformative power of music. charlotte leeming, bbc news. choir with no name, fantastic. half

a dozen of them half around the country. we are going to stay with the musical theme. the princess of wales has hosted her annual christmas carol service at westminster abbey, and this year it was held to thank those who support babies, young children and families across the uk. one of the guests was rico, a young footballer who nominated his primary school coach to come along. let's take a look at the moment they met princess kate. so nice to meet you. seeing and building this relationship with mr gray, has it helped you with your own relationships with your friends? it's, like, brought trust. yes. cos if you can trust one person, then you can trust more people. if you can teach self—reliance, responsibility, increase - their self—esteem, football. and teamwork does all that, then you've done a good job. you should try and give something back, especially children, - because that's where it all starts. rico's here with his dads steve

and toby and football coach russel. what was it like meeting the princess? it what was it like meeting the princess? . , what was it like meeting the princess?— what was it like meeting the princess? ., , ., ., . princess? it was amazing. i didn't think she would _ princess? it was amazing. i didn't think she would come _ princess? it was amazing. i didn't think she would come walking - princess? it was amazing. i didn't - think she would come walking through the door. and then say, is there a boy called rico in here and then come up to me and just start having a very interesting conversation with me. ,, ~ ., ., a very interesting conversation with me. ,, ~ ., me. she knew all about your story and our me. she knew all about your story and your background. _ me. she knew all about your story and your background. steve, - me. she knew all about your story and your background. steve, fill i me. she knew all about your story| and your background. steve, fill us in on rico's story. he and your background. steve, fill us in on rico's story.— in on rico's story. he came to us when he was _ in on rico's story. he came to us when he was 16 _ in on rico's story. he came to us when he was 16 months - in on rico's story. he came to us when he was 16 months old - in on rico's story. he came to us when he was 16 months old in i in on rico's story. he came to us| when he was 16 months old in the foster— when he was 16 months old in the foster care — when he was 16 months old in the foster care system has been with us ever since — foster care system has been with us ever since. he won the premier league — ever since. he won the premier league young writer of the year and wrote _ league young writer of the year and wrote a _ league young writer of the year and wrote a book called strong and tough, — wrote a book called strong and tough, and he's a great advocate for children— tough, and he's a great advocate for children who — tough, and he's a great advocate for children who are care experienced, whether— children who are care experienced, whether they be adopted, kinship carers, _ whether they be adopted, kinship carers, he's always strived icing to make _ carers, he's always strived icing to make it _ carers, he's always strived icing to make it normal and never been afraid to speak—

make it normal and never been afraid to speak out — make it normal and never been afraid to speak out about being care experienced, so russell came to mind when he _ experienced, so russell came to mind when he was _ experienced, so russell came to mind when he was given the opportunity as someone _ when he was given the opportunity as someone who had helped him along the way and. _ someone who had helped him along the way and, you know, given him someone to speak— way and, you know, given him someone to speak to— way and, you know, given him someone to speak to and made him feel less different _ to speak to and made him feel less different. we to speak to and made him feel less different. ~ ., ., ., ., ~ ., different. we are going to talk to russell in a _ different. we are going to talk to russell in a minute _ different. we are going to talk to russell in a minute but— different. we are going to talk to russell in a minute but rico, - russell in a minute but rico, because you are right to come you can do this well so can you give me the plot of your book quite simply? there is a boy called charlie who goes to the foster care system. he gets split up from his two sisters. and then has to find, not has to do, but finds his forever home.- but finds his forever home. toby, ou must but finds his forever home. toby, you must be _ but finds his forever home. toby, you must be very _ but finds his forever home. toby, you must be very proud _ but finds his forever home. toby, you must be very proud of - but finds his forever home. toby, you must be very proud of him? i but finds his forever home. toby, - you must be very proud of him? yes, extremely proud. _ you must be very proud of him? yes, extremely proud. he _ you must be very proud of him? yes, extremely proud. he is _ you must be very proud of him? yes, extremely proud. he is driven, he's enthusiastic. — extremely proud. he is driven, he's enthusiastic, and _ extremely proud. he is driven, he's enthusiastic, and he's _ extremely proud. he is driven, he's enthusiastic, and he's really- extremely proud. he is driven, he's enthusiastic, and he's really open i enthusiastic, and he's really open to sharing — enthusiastic, and he's really open to sharing with _ enthusiastic, and he's really open to sharing with other _ enthusiastic, and he's really open to sharing with other children, - to sharing with other children, especially— to sharing with other children, especially those _ to sharing with other children, especially those in _ to sharing with other children, especially those in the - to sharing with other children, especially those in the care i to sharing with other children, - especially those in the care system, that there _ especially those in the care system, that there are — especially those in the care system, that there are opportunities - especially those in the care system, that there are opportunities in- that there are opportunities in life, _ that there are opportunities in life. and — that there are opportunities in life, and defined _ that there are opportunities in life, and defined by— that there are opportunities in life, and defined by their- life, and defined by their beginnings, _ life, and defined by their beginnings, so, - life, and defined by their beginnings, so, yeah, i life, and defined by theirl beginnings, so, yeah, we life, and defined by their- beginnings, so, yeah, we can be life, and defined by their— beginnings, so, yeah, we can be more proud _ beginnings, so, yeah, we can be more proud of— beginnings, so, yeah, we can be more proud of him — beginnings, so, yeah, we can be more proud of him so: _

beginnings, so, yeah, we can be more proud of him-— proud of him. so, russell, you meet rico, as a proud of him. so, russell, you meet rico. as a young _ proud of him. so, russell, you meet rico, as a young boy _ proud of him. so, russell, you meet rico, as a young boy coming - proud of him. so, russell, you meet rico, as a young boy coming to - rico, as a young boy coming to primary school, your wife are taught him i think at reception, he came to you, very talented footballer. did you, very talented footballer. did you immediately see there was something special about him? istatellll. you immediately see there was something special about him? well, i knew he was — something special about him? well, i knew he was special— something special about him? well, i knew he was special before _ something special about him? well, i knew he was special before he - knew he was special before he arrived. my wife and forewarned me and i think she tried to make his transition that bit smoother by saying when you get further up in school, you'll be ok because i know a good football coach there, mr gray, that's me. when i saw him in a corridorfor the first time gray, that's me. when i saw him in a corridor for the first time i introduced myself and made him feel welcome and told him i was looking forward to seeing him in the football squad which he did join immediately, and from there on it was just immediately, and from there on it wasjust rico getting immediately, and from there on it was just rico getting on with his football making friends with anybody, settling in, and just making him feel really welcome at the school. . ., ., , making him feel really welcome at the school. .., ., , ., making him feel really welcome at the school. ., ., the school. rico, as part of all this, the school. rico, as part of all this. you _ the school. rico, as part of all this. you got _ the school. rico, as part of all this, you got to _ the school. rico, as part of all this, you got to nominate - the school. rico, as part of all - this, you got to nominate somebody to go with you to a tea party with a

princess which ultimately lead to you going to a carol concert why did you going to a carol concert why did you pick mr gray? he you going to a carol concert why did you pick mr gray?— you going to a carol concert why did you pick mr gray? he was there when i needed him. — you pick mr gray? he was there when i needed him, when _ you pick mr gray? he was there when i needed him, when i _ you pick mr gray? he was there when i needed him, when i didn't— you pick mr gray? he was there when i needed him, when i didn't need - you pick mr gray? he was there when i needed him, when i didn't need to l i needed him, when i didn't need to managejust an amazing i needed him, when i didn't need to manage just an amazing person to talk to. if manage 'ust an amazing person to talk to. ., ., ., manage 'ust an amazing person to talk to. ., manage 'ust an amazing person to talkto. ., talk to. if a good football coach? very supportive- _ talk to. if a good football coach? very supportive. russell, - talk to. if a good football coach? very supportive. russell, what i talk to. if a good football coach? i very supportive. russell, what was it like for you? _ very supportive. russell, what was it like for you? you _ very supportive. russell, what was it like for you? you to _ very supportive. russell, what was it like for you? you to london, - very supportive. russell, what was it like for you? you to london, so l it like for you? you to london, so what you tell what you are going to happened? what you tell what you are going to ha--ened? . what you tell what you are going to ha ened? ., .,, ., happened? nothing. it was an incredible _ happened? nothing. it was an incredible deception. - happened? nothing. it was an incredible deception. a - happened? nothing. it was an incredible deception. a lot - happened? nothing. it was an incredible deception. a lot of| incredible deception. a lot of people i trusted, i don't trust any more. i was completely hoodwinked. and it wasn't until the princess walked through the door that it dawned on me what it was all about. i thought i was down there to have a meet and greet with other people who'd help children and it would be a ten minute conversation, 15 minute conversation, and we would all shake hands and go home but we were there all day. i didn't have a clue. if they show the moment... very well.

the moment — they show the moment... very well. the moment i _ they show the moment... very well. the moment i walked _ they show the moment... very well. the moment i walked into _ they show the moment... very well. the moment i walked into the - they show the moment... very well. the moment i walked into the room| the moment i walked into the room and saw who was there, you will realise look on my face that i didn't know. i realise look on my face that i didn't know.— realise look on my face that i didn't know. i was completely shocked- _ didn't know. i was completely shocked- i — didn't know. i was completely shocked. i wanted _ didn't know. i was completely shocked. i wanted the - didn't know. i was completely shocked. i wanted the floor. didn't know. i was completely| shocked. i wanted the floor to didn't know. i was completely - shocked. i wanted the floor to open up shocked. i wanted the floor to open up and disappear really. it is exciting and terrifying at the same time. �* . , , exciting and terrifying at the same time. �* . ,, ., time. and then the princess walks in and ou time. and then the princess walks in and you get — time. and then the princess walks in and you get to _ time. and then the princess walks in and you get to meet _ time. and then the princess walks in and you get to meet her. _ and you get to meet her. subsequently, you will get invited to go down to the carol service. i mean, to do something like that is 'ust mean, to do something like that is just a _ mean, to do something like that is just a once—in—a—lifetime experience. rico was really lucky because — experience. rico was really lucky because he got to light the candle which _ because he got to light the candle which i'm — because he got to light the candle which i'm sure we will see has part of it during — which i'm sure we will see has part of it during the prayers at the end of it during the prayers at the end of the _ of it during the prayers at the end of the service. what i thought was super— of the service. what i thought was super special was not only was her royal— super special was not only was her royal highness so knowledgeable about _ royal highness so knowledgeable about the campaign and our interest in children's — about the campaign and our interest in children's early development, but at the _ in children's early development, but at the service she came up and spoke to rico _ at the service she came up and spoke to rico and _ at the service she came up and spoke to rico and came right up and said, hi, to rico and came right up and said, hi. rico, _ to rico and came right up and said, hi. rico, just — to rico and came right up and said, hi, rico, just to say i read your

book. — hi, rico, just to say i read your book. to — hi, rico, just to say i read your book. to the _ hi, rico, just to say i read your book, to the children and they loved it. ~ ., book, to the children and they loved it. . ., ., , ., book, to the children and they loved it. . ., ., ~ book, to the children and they loved it. what was that like because she took a copy _ it. what was that like because she took a copy of— it. what was that like because she took a copy of the _ it. what was that like because she took a copy of the book, - it. what was that like because she took a copy of the book, didn't - it. what was that like because she i took a copy of the book, didn't she? what did you say to you? so took a copy of the book, didn't she? what did you say to you?— took a copy of the book, didn't she? what did you say to you? so she came u . what did you say to you? so she came u- to me what did you say to you? so she came up to me and — what did you say to you? so she came up to me and she _ what did you say to you? so she came up to me and she was _ what did you say to you? so she came up to me and she was like, _ what did you say to you? so she came up to me and she was like, i _ what did you say to you? so she came up to me and she was like, i read - up to me and she was like, i read the book to the kids and they loved it and it made me feel very warm. i just got really happy because, if i'm being honest, i didn't think she was going to need it to them. did she call them the kiddos as well? she did. super knowledgeable. i was so impressed. by her genuine warmth and kindness and knowledge and interest— and kindness and knowledge and interest in all the people that were there _ interest in all the people that were there not — interest in all the people that were there. not only at the carol concert, _ there. not only at the carol concert, but obviously at the surprise _ concert, but obviously at the surprise tea party. a concert, but obviously at the surprise tea party.— concert, but obviously at the surprise tea party. a very special christmas for _ surprise tea party. a very special christmas for everyone. - surprise tea party. a very special christmas for everyone. it's - surprise tea party. a very special. christmas for everyone. it's lovely to meet you all. you are playing for man city under 13. i grew up in stoke. stoke city are my team are not having a great time at the

moment, how many girls did you beat the stoke under 13 spy? 84. it's the stoke under13 spy? 8-7. it's lovel to the stoke under13 spy? 8-7. it's lovely to meet — the stoke under13 spy? 8-7. it's lovely to meet you, _ the stoke under13 spy? 8-7. it's lovely to meet you, and - the stoke under 13 spy? 37”. it's lovely to meet you, and all the best of your football career, good lovely to meet you, and all the best of yourfootball career, good luck with the book and enjoy watching yourself on the telly later on. steve, toby, russell, thank you. a day you will never forget.— day you will never forget. never ever. day you will never forget. never ever- merry _ day you will never forget. never ever. merry christmas. - day you will never forget. never ever. merry christmas. merry i ever. merry christmas. merry christmas _ ever. merry christmas. merry christmas to _ ever. merry christmas. merry christmas to all _ ever. merry christmas. merry christmas to all of _ ever. merry christmas. merry christmas to all of you - ever. merry christmas. merry christmas to all of you too. i ever. merry christmas. merry - christmas to all of you too. thank you for coming in. royal carols: together at christmas is on tonight at 7.a5pm on itv it's an iconic sports car that's almost instantly recognisable, now the story of ferrari and its founder is one of the big cinema releases this christmas. it stars adam driver as enzo ferrari and penelope cruz as his wife. charlotte gallagher reports.

it's the story of an italian icon. two objects cannot occupy the same point in space. how the car synonymous with speed, luxury and excess was born. this film takes you back to the early days of ferrari, when the car firm and its founder enzo ferrari were in dire financial straits and struggling to stay on the road. you have perhaps a crisis of identity. the star wars in house of gucci actor adam driver takes on the role of enzo. you lift. he passes. he won, you lost. he had a great pride and in being kind of a self made person in a way, and, and maybe we both share a kind of manic or obsession with not not getting lazy or constantly pushing and attention to detail.

director michael mann has been trying to make this film for decades. his love of ferrari dates back to the 1960s when he was a young student in london. i was standing in the rain on brompton road waiting for the bus and somebody drove by and stopped at a light with a blue piece of sculpture that belonged in the museum of modern art or something. and it was a 1967 ferrari. it was a 275 gtb. and that's when i first really got interested in what that was. the marquis de portico of spain i and eddie nelson share a ferrari. the film is set in 1957 and ferrari are risking it all on a lucrative but incredibly dangerous road race. they were kind of these titan heroic figures because the risk was so high. am i willing to risk life for the sake of a win? because that will differentiate

someone who wins and loses. yeah. did it make you want to drive around in a ferrari or is it as an actor if you're trying to be inconspicuous, i suppose, a big red ferrari... hi, everybody! well, i mean, we know when we did drive ferraris, they're movable pieces of art. you are supposed to save him. penelope cruz stars as enzo's wife grieving the death of their son. director michael mann was even given access to the family home for filming. everything we've shot in the film, many of them are actual. that is the family mausoleum that we were allowed to shoot. and that is the house, that is the barber. adam's being shaved at in that chair by the son of the barber who shaved enzo. wow. so there's there's a kind of osmosis from all the authenticity that was around us. adam driver may not own a ferrari, but he did get to test one out for the film. i only got to drive one of the cars that was in the movie, for insurance reasons we didn't tell

anybody that we went to an airstrip and the skin had been put on the chassis yet. but i got to drive one of the cars sit there. i think the 801 and it's terrifying. michael mann and adam driver are now used to critical and commercial success. they're hoping ferrari will race to repeat that. charlotte gallagher, bbc news. some spectacular driving sequences and spectacular stunts by the looks of it. volunteers from a uk—based charity are going to be making christmas specialfor ukrainian children this year. stephen byrne and nataliejankiewicz from the charity giving to the ukraine have travelled to an orphanage in poland to give out 50 sacks of toys. theyjoin me now from zamosh in poland. good morning to both. thank you very much indeed for to us. natalie, give

us an indication of what it's like for you out there when you deliver these two orphaned children. it’s these two orphaned children. it's ve these two orphaned children. it�*s very emotional. yeah, i don't know what to say to that. it very emotional. yeah, i don't know what to say to that.— what to say to that. it was one of the most emotional— what to say to that. it was one of the most emotional things - what to say to that. it was one of the most emotional things i've i what to say to that. it was one of i the most emotional things i've ever done _ the most emotional things i've ever done. seeing the children, handing over the _ done. seeing the children, handing over the presence to the kids and seeing _ over the presence to the kids and seeing them, it brought tears to our eyes for— seeing them, it brought tears to our eyes for sure. we were speechless. just seeing — eyes for sure. we were speechless. just seeing how happy we could make them _ just seeing how happy we could make them. . ., just seeing how happy we could make them. , ., ~ ., �*, just seeing how happy we could make them. . ., ~' ., �*, ., them. giving to ukraine, it's not them. giving to ukraine, it's not the first time _ them. giving to ukraine, it's not the first time you _ them. giving to ukraine, it's not the first time you and _ them. giving to ukraine, it's not the first time you and the - them. giving to ukraine, it's not| the first time you and the charity has been out there. stephen, to give us an idea of the journeys you have already been able to give. 50 us an idea of the journeys you have already been able to give.- already been able to give. so we have taken _ already been able to give. so we have taken our— already been able to give. so we have taken our very _ already been able to give. so we have taken our very first - already been able to give. so wej have taken our very first convoy, nine _ have taken our very first convoy, nine trucks, _ have taken our very first convoy, nine trucks, when the war was two

weeks _ nine trucks, when the war was two weeks old. — nine trucks, when the war was two weeks old, so we left from the uk. i was the _ weeks old, so we left from the uk. i was the 11th— weeks old, so we left from the uk. i was the 11th hour man at the start of it all~ _ was the 11th hour man at the start of it all~ i'm— was the 11th hour man at the start of it all. i'm still here doing it. the _ of it all. i'm still here doing it. the stories— of it all. i'm still here doing it. the stories we have heard, they are life changing for me, listening to some _ life changing for me, listening to some of— life changing for me, listening to some of them, and it's probably the reason _ some of them, and it's probably the reason i'm _ some of them, and it's probably the reason i'm still doing it. stephen barnes _ reason i'm still doing it. stephen barnes are — reason i'm still doing it. stephen barnes are set up giving to ukraine when— barnes are set up giving to ukraine when the _ barnes are set up giving to ukraine when the war was two weeks old, and here we _ when the war was two weeks old, and here we are _ when the war was two weeks old, and here we are almost two years later, still delivering. i think this is number— still delivering. i think this is number eight convoy, i think we've done _ number eight convoy, i think we've done aid _ number eight convoy, i think we've done aid convoys, and then this trip as well, _ done aid convoys, and then this trip as well, just — done aid convoys, and then this trip as well, just myself and natalie, so yeah. _ as well, just myself and natalie, so yeah. it's _ as well, just myself and natalie, so yeah, it's still going strong thank god _ yeah, it's still going strong thank god it's — yeah, it's still going strong thank god. it's thanks to all the people who have — god. it's thanks to all the people who have donated. we've had massive, massive _ who have donated. we've had massive, massive help _ who have donated. we've had massive, massive help from all over the world basically— massive help from all over the world basically from as far away as america _ basically from as far away as america with donations all over

europe — america with donations all over europe. we had a big auction that generated — europe. we had a big auction that generated quite a lot of money from the horse _ generated quite a lot of money from the horse racing industry and the thoroughbred breeding industry. that's— thoroughbred breeding industry. that's what's kept us going. natalie, give us an idea of the story that these children, some of these things you hear from these little ones?— these things you hear from these little ones? , ., , , , little ones? obviously there english isn't ureat, little ones? obviously there english isn't great. so _ little ones? obviously there english isn't great, so there _ little ones? obviously there english isn't great, so there is _ little ones? obviously there english isn't great, so there is a _ little ones? obviously there english isn't great, so there is a bit - little ones? obviously there english isn't great, so there is a bit of- little ones? obviously there english isn't great, so there is a bit of a - isn't great, so there is a bit of a language barrier but obviously we ask their parents, yeah... unimaginable, really. you have rap 700 presence, i understand. j 700 presence, i understand. i started rapping in novemberand 700 presence, i understand. i started rapping in november and the kids helped us at home. yeah, we made sure every child got the same present, so they didn't think santa claus had any favourite children. it's amazing that you two are out there, just briefly, stephen, you had to leave your own family is behind to go out there in do this at christmas. i guess they totally

understand?— christmas. i guess they totally understand? absolutely. it was amazinu. understand? absolutely. it was amazing- we — understand? absolutely. it was amazing. we got _ understand? absolutely. it was amazing. we got the _ understand? absolutely. it was amazing. we got the hug - understand? absolutely. it was amazing. we got the hug of- understand? absolutely. it was - amazing. we got the hug of approval from both— amazing. we got the hug of approval from both my kids. they gave me a bil from both my kids. they gave me a big hug _ from both my kids. they gave me a big hug of— from both my kids. they gave me a big hug of approval and that's what made _ big hug of approval and that's what made it— big hug of approval and that's what made it special and made it happen, as welt _ made it special and made it happen, as welt we — made it special and made it happen, as well. we will have christmas with our kids— as well. we will have christmas with our kids when we get back.- as well. we will have christmas with our kids when we get back. thank you both so much — our kids when we get back. thank you both so much for— our kids when we get back. thank you both so much for talking _ our kids when we get back. thank you both so much for talking to _ our kids when we get back. thank you both so much for talking to us. - our kids when we get back. thank you both so much for talking to us. we i both so much for talking to us. we are very grateful to you. from giving to ukraine, thank you for coming tojoin us giving to ukraine, thank you for coming to join us this giving to ukraine, thank you for coming tojoin us this morning on bbc breakfast. we're here on the bbc two and the bbc news channel until nine this morning. but this is where we say goodbye to viewers on bbc one.

hello to viewers on bbc two. this is breakfast with rogerjohnson. with you through until 9am. we have said goodbye to bbc one, they are getting the repeat of much of the day but you have the rest of the

sport and we will briefly touch on the football. i'm guessing people are not that bothered if they are not watching. we are starting with boxing. not watching. we are starting with boxina. ~ ., not watching. we are starting with boxina. a, ., ., not watching. we are starting with boxina. ., ., ., not watching. we are starting with boxina. ., ., .. let's reflect on a huge night of heavyweight boxing in saudi arabia, with anthonyjoshua's fifth round stoppage stealing the show, along with a fantastic final—round victory for daniel dubois. former lightweight champion anthony crolla is in the studio with us. you were working on this throughout the evening. you were working on this throughout the evening-— you were working on this throughout the evening. late-night but happy to be here. the evening. late-night but happy to be here- and — the evening. late-night but happy to be here. and an _ the evening. late-night but happy to be here. and an early-morning! i the evening. late-night but happy to | be here. and an early-morning! ajay, be here. and an early-morning! a'ay, is he back after— be here. and an early-morning! a'ay, is he back after that? i i be here. and an early-morning! a'ay, is he back after that? i would i be here. and an early-morning! a'ay, is he back after that? i would say i is he back after that? i would say he is. a fantastic _ is he back after that? i would say he is. a fantastic performance i is he back after that? i would say he is. a fantastic performance -- he is. a fantastic performance —— aj. there will be a tough night for sure but for the first time in a few years now, i think anthonyjoshua was happy with himself, with his performance. you can see almost relief after it. sometimes i feel he is harshly criticised, but i think last night he was there, in the

ring, really happy with himself and on to bigger and better things. {line on to bigger and better things. one of those bigger and better things, wilder in the mix after his loss? boxing is a strange export, for years they have been trying to get this fight done and it was signed, more or less completed, and now a spanish has been well and truly thrown in the works and we might never get to see deontay wilder after losing tojoseph parker. irate after losing to joseph parker. we are after losing tojoseph parker. we are seeing the picture and it almost looked like it could be his swansong, deontay wilder. looked sluggish and there has been talk of joshua wilderfor so long sluggish and there has been talk of joshua wilder for so long but is it likely to be the next one for ajfiry or is fury at potentially one in the mix? i or is fury at potentially one in the mix? . or is fury at potentially one in the mix? , , , , ., , mix? i will be surprised to see wilder fight — mix? i will be surprised to see wilder fight again. _ mix? i will be surprised to see wilder fight again. -- - mix? i will be surprised to see wilder fight again. -- michael| mix? i will be surprised to see i wilder fight again. -- michael the wilderfight again. —— michael the next one for aj. i know there is not the same man forjoseph parker and

anthonyjoshua but that is a possibility. more than likely i think tyson fury is tied up until next year so i think we'll see anthonyjoshua fight again but i don't believe it will be with deontay wilder. d0 don't believe it will be with deontay wilder.— don't believe it will be with deontay wilder. do you think ultimately. — deontay wilder. do you think ultimately, the _ deontay wilder. do you think ultimately, the one - deontay wilder. do you think ultimately, the one people i deontay wilder. do you think i ultimately, the one people have deontay wilder. do you think - ultimately, the one people have been talking _ ultimately, the one people have been talking about for years is fury joshua. — talking about for years is fury joshua. if— talking about for years is fury joshua, if they come through their next fights it brings the belts together, that would be the biggest fi-ht together, that would be the biggest fight we _ together, that would be the biggest fight we have ever seen. the biggest fiuht in fight we have ever seen. the biggest fight in british _ fight we have ever seen. the biggest fight in british boxing _ fight we have ever seen. the biggest fight in british boxing history- fight we have ever seen. the biggest fight in british boxing history and i fight in british boxing history and it has to happen. it would be a massive shame if it didn't. where it will take place, that will be up for debate! . . . . will take place, that will be up for debate! ., , ., , debate! that is an interesting point because the _ debate! that is an interesting point because the saudis, _ debate! that is an interesting point because the saudis, some - debate! that is an interesting point because the saudis, some on i debate! that is an interesting point because the saudis, some on the l because the saudis, some on the radio— because the saudis, some on the radio last — because the saudis, some on the radio last night were saying they are only— radio last night were saying they are only interested in the heavyweights, is that true? they are throwing _ heavyweights, is that true? they are throwing lots of money at it. they are throwing _ throwing lots of money at it. they are throwing an _ throwing lots of money at it. the: are throwing an unbelievable amount of money at it and boxing is very much seen as a business. i think

thatis much seen as a business. i think that is why we are seeing so many big fights. it is mainly the heavyweight division, that is seen as the division that gets casual speaking, the bigger guys but they are putting on otherfights speaking, the bigger guys but they are putting on other fights so speaking, the bigger guys but they are putting on otherfights so it will be interesting to see. at the minute a lot of big heavyweight fights are heading to saudi. daniel dubois, fights are heading to saudi. daniel dubois. what _ fights are heading to saudi. daniel dubois, what a _ fights are heading to saudi. daniel dubois, what a fight _ fights are heading to saudi. daniel dubois, what a fight for _ fights are heading to saudi. daniel dubois, what a fight for him i fights are heading to saudi. daniel dubois, what a fight for him and i fights are heading to saudi. daniel dubois, what a fight for him and he has been on the comeback, as well. fantastic performance, as we can see, and i believe he will have overcome a lot of demons in there and it was a performance where i think he has come of age. he is only 26, which is not old at all for a professional boxer, still not heavyweight. a lot are writing him off. he has put his career in a fantastic place and it was great to see after everything he has overcome. see after everything he has overcome-— see after everything he has overcome. ~ . ~ ., overcome. with making the point for an one overcome. with making the point for anyone wondering, _ overcome. with making the point for anyone wondering, there _ overcome. with making the point for anyone wondering, there are - overcome. with making the point for anyone wondering, there are rights | anyone wondering, there are rights about— anyone wondering, there are rights about where we can show moving

picture _ about where we can show moving picture of — about where we can show moving picture of him but is not of anthony joshua _ picture of him but is not of anthony joshua. �* , ., picture of him but is not of anthony joshua-_ just i joshua. don't get me started! just in case people _ joshua. don't get me started! just in case people think _ joshua. don't get me started! just in case people think we _ joshua. don't get me started! just in case people think we are i in case people think we are discriminating.— in case people think we are discriminatina. ., . . . , discriminating. you are a manchester united fan. sorry _ discriminating. you are a manchester united fan. sorry about _ discriminating. you are a manchester united fan. sorry about that. - discriminating. you are a manchester united fan. sorry about that. i i discriminating. you are a manchester united fan. sorry about that. i mean | united fan. sorry about that. i mean that in the nicest possible way because they have not been on good form. we are talking about football next. thank you, we appreciate it. arsenal will spend christmas on top of the premier league table, just one point ahead of liverpool, after the sides drew 1—1 in a cracking game at anfield. the gunners made a fantastic start, captain martin odegaard's free kick finding defender gabriel, who headed home after just four minutes. but liverpool levelled on the half—hour mark, trent alexander—arnold setting up mohamed salah. the managers will remember a classic contest. i'm not sure how many chances arsenal had or how big they were. i don't really remember a lot but maybe they had something. but of course we could have won the game but it's

fine, it's a point. two strong sides, massive battle, and that's it. it was an unbelievable game of football. it was one of the most intense games that i have witnessed in 20 years in this league, and that says a lot about the quality and the level of the game. credit to them, as well, in the way they played. they raised the level really high. ithink we maintained it, in many moments we were on top of it, and at the end the result, yeah, in the last 20 minutes, we wanted more and we tried and we tried and we tried but broadly, it's a fair result. keep calm and carry on, or perhaps "stay calm and stick together". the advice from eric ten hag to his manchester united team after the manager suffered yet another defeat. this time they lost 2—0 at west ham, whose goals game in a six—minute spell in the second half. jarrod bowen with the opener before mohammed kudus scored for the third home game in a row. they're up to sixth but manchester united have won just one match out of their last five in the league and they're down to eighth.

craven cottage was the setting for an historic moment — as rebecca welch became the first female referee to take charge of a premier league match. she was in the middle as fulham took on burnley. welch began her refereeing career 13 years ago, with university and sunday league games, before climbing through the ranks. burnley went onto win 2—0 — wilson odobert�*s stunning goal setting them on their way. that lifted them off the bottom of the table. luton manager rob edwards said he was an "emotional wreck" after their first game since captain torn lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch last weekend. lockyer is recovering at home and his teammates fulfilled their promise of making it a special day for him, by beating newcastle 1—0. andros townsend with the goal, holding up lockyer�*s numberfour shirt in celebration. tottenham are the only team to score in every premier league match this season and they're back in the top four, thanks to a 2—1 win at home to everton. richarlison has been in great form of late and he opened the scoring against his former club, with his fourth goal in three matches. spur were 2—0 up within the first 20

minutes, but everton deservedly got spurs were 2—0 up within the first 20 minutes, but everton deservedly got themselves back into the game and seven minutes into added time they could have levelled, but gigi vicario made an extraordinary save. let's take another look at that. he was on form, what a save. swirling wind and rain didn't put off the crowd at the rec — it was packed as bath went to the top of rugby union's premiership after a bonus point win over harlequins. england wing joe cokanasiga scored two tries for bath, who ran out 25—17 winners, and leapfrogged sale. bath have eight days before their next game, at leicester on new year's eve. and leicester were beaten in front of a record crowd at exeter, who made it 2a matches unbeaten at home, with victory over their opponents by 29 points to 10. referee torn foley was more than a spectator though, he was accidentally tackled in the first half. no harm done and leicester had a far worse day — this mistake allowed henry slade to score one of four tries

for the chiefs who move up to fourth in the premiership table. ricky evans was absolutely bouncing after knocking out the sixth seed nathan aspinall in the third round of the pdc world championship. he raced through the match, winning 3—0 and said afterwards that he'd enjoy getting to eat his christmas dinner knowing he was still in the tournament, which resumes on the 27th at alexander palace. at alexandra palace. if you don't have a head for heights, you may want to look away. santa claus paid a visit to a very windy tottenham hotspur stadium before their match against everton in spurs colours, of course. but without a chimney to go down, he stayed put at the very top of the roof, with the golden cockerel. taking the tottenham motto — to dare is to do — to extremes. if you have ever been up there, and if you have ever been up there, and i haven't, it is very high. fair play, he has a busy day today. presumably he was tethered on. it was quite breezy. thank you. as you can see from the studio, simon has

slipped in next to the big screen and has the weather. you have those clouds again. i was talking about these last week. we have had lows of them throughout the week. we have had more sightings. we have seen lows of those now. beautiful clouds. it will be pretty windy today which could cause travel disruption. it is also very mild. these are the current temperatures, 11 to 1a celsius in the north—east of wales. we could be close to breaking some records for christmas eve. these are the current record temperatures. england, wales and northern ireland, we'll keep a very close eye on the temperatures this afternoon. could be one of the warmest christmas eves on record. also the wind. a couple of yellow warning is in force from the met

office. northern england and across scotland for travelling today, there could well be disruption, especially on the roads. the north to south roadin on the roads. the north to south road in particular, in the north—east of england. a lot of cloud, heavy rain this morning across wales. that will gradually ease away but frequent showers moving in across scotland, gusts of 50 to 70 mph particularly in the north—east of scotland later on this afternoon. we have some sunny spells across scotland and northern ireland, perhaps northern england, as well, but the winds will continue and it is to the east of the pennines where we could see that some particular problems on the road this afternoon. still some rain across north and south wales, lots of cloud across southern areas and even across southern parts. it will be blustery as we go through today, gusts a0 to 50 mph. the rain will continue for a time overnight tonight, sorry, this afternoon across southern areas and these are the maximum temperatures. eight to 10 degrees across scotland, but 12 to 1a, perhaps 15 or england and

wales. we will keep a close eye on it. tonight, some cloud and outbreaks of rain across the far south, showers coming into scotland, north—west england. temperatures across scotland down to about one or two celsius. a very mild night much of the uk. temperatures 12 degrees overnight in southern areas. christmas day, is it going to be white? cold air will be in place across scotland. milder conditions elsewhere, so for most of us it is a wet christmas day, but across scotland, with the colder air, we'll have showers moving in. there will be snow over the higher ground and that would officially make it a white christmas. cloudy and wet across southern areas, quite a contrast in temperatures on christmas day, 3 or a degrees in central scotland, but again 13, 1a degrees further south. how about boxing day? well, we will see that colder air move further south would overnight into boxing day, so temperatures will drop down for many. but for most it will be dry

and sunny. perfect day to be out for and sunny. perfect day to be out for a walk if you want to walk off the christmas lunch. one or two wintry showers in the northern isles, the north—east of scotland, cloud and rain moving into the far south—west of england later in the day but it will be chillier, temperatures across the uk coming down by a few degrees, especially around southern areas, seven to 9 degrees. as i said it should be a lovely day if you want to get out for a walk. lots going on over the next few days. watch out for the wind today if you are travelling, we could see some problems on the roads, maybe the rail and also with the air, as well. but it will be pretty mild. i rail and also with the air, as well. but it will be pretty mild.- but it will be pretty mild. i thank ou. but it will be pretty mild. i thank you- happy _ but it will be pretty mild. i thank you. happy christmas. _ but it will be pretty mild. i thank you. happy christmas. and i but it will be pretty mild. i thank you. happy christmas. and you. | but it will be pretty mild. i thank- you. happy christmas. and you. you have a house — you. happy christmas. and you. you have a house full, _ you. happy christmas. and you. you have a house full, not _ you. happy christmas. and you. you have a house full, not three - you. happy christmas. and you. you have a house full, not three kings i have a house full, not three kings but lots of them. thank you. it's as much a christmas tradition as turkey and all the trimmings, but have you got your festive tv viewing planned yet?

there's loads of stuff on over christmas. that's before you talk about the streamers. obviously you were watching bbc breakfast every morning. john is here tomorrow. well, critic scott bryan joins me now to help you decide. what has caught your eye? it's quite busy actually- _ what has caught your eye? it's quite busy actually- i _ what has caught your eye? it's quite busy actually. i would _ what has caught your eye? it's quite busy actually. i would say _ what has caught your eye? it's quite busy actually. i would say the i busy actually. i would say the ghosts christmas special is coming up ghosts christmas special is coming up on bbc one of course on christmas day at 7.a5. it's bittersweet for a few people because of course this is the final ever episode, a much loved sitcom, one of those shows which is very much for the kids as much as it is for the adults. i very much for the kids as much as it is for the adults.— is for the adults. i tell you what, i love it. is for the adults. i tell you what, i love it- i _ is for the adults. i tell you what, i love it. i absolutely _ is for the adults. i tell you what, i love it. i absolutely love i is for the adults. i tell you what, i love it. i absolutely love it, i. i love it. i absolutely love it, i have to say. because it's such a planned sequence, should we have a look at a clip on then you can talk more about it. here it is.- look at a clip on then you can talk more about it. here it is. there we no. oh more about it. here it is. there we go- oh yes. _ more about it. here it is. there we go. oh yes, lovely. _ more about it. here it is. there we go. oh yes, lovely. now— more about it. here it is. there we go. oh yes, lovely. now you i more about it. here it is. there we go. oh yes, lovely. now you feel. go. oh yes, lovely. now you feel christmassy? — go. oh yes, lovely. now you feel christmassy? no. _

go. oh yes, lovely. now you feel christmassy? no. what - go. oh yes, lovely. now you feel christmassy? no. what is - go. oh yes, lovely. now you feel. christmassy? no. what is missing, robin? you need to work out what puts you in the christmas mood. it's different for everyone, you see. for me it was always the smell of the mulled wine. she me it was always the smell of the mulled wine-— me it was always the smell of the i mulled wine._ prepping mulled wine. she is awake. prepping the uddin: mulled wine. she is awake. prepping the pudding with _ mulled wine. she is awake. prepping the pudding with mumsy, _ mulled wine. she is awake. prepping the pudding with mumsy, staring i mulled wine. she is awake. prepping the pudding with mumsy, staring up| the pudding with mumsy, staring up sunday. it the pudding with mumsy, staring up sunda . . . the pudding with mumsy, staring up sunda . ., , ., , , ., , sunday. it was never any christmas for me until — sunday. it was never any christmas for me until the _ sunday. it was never any christmas for me until the office _ sunday. it was never any christmas for me until the office party - sunday. it was never any christmas for me until the office party or i for me until the office party or rather— for me until the office party or rather the _ for me until the office party or rather the after party. i for me until the office party or rather the after party. i mean, if ou've rather the after party. i mean, if you've watched _ rather the after party. i mean, if you've watched it, _ rather the after party. i mean, if you've watched it, and _ rather the after party. i mean, if you've watched it, and not i rather the after party. i mean, if you've watched it, and not the i you've watched it, and not the people have come i was a little bit late to bed, but i've seen every episode, it'sjust wonderful. it's funny, warm. it's witty. it's the horrible histories people who make it. why has it been so popular do you think and what will people think about the final ever episode? i mean, i think it is a joyous thing as a sitcom because everyone has got time to shine on camera. normally with sitcoms and focuses on made one or two characters primarily but with such a large cast it's meant they

have been able to explore each of the characters and their back story of course, how they all ended up being ghosts and how they all ended up being ghosts and how they all ended up being at the bottom house, and it's so witty. there are jokes suited for the kids, but also many jokes which go directly over their heads and appeal directly to the parents, so without revealing anything that happens in the christmas day special, which of course is on tomorrow night, it's a lovely sendoff. of course, sad because i think people would want it to run and run and run but i think it manages to tie up everything really well but also i think really, really well but also i think really, really nice for a show to bow out on a high rather than overstay its welcome. �* . , a high rather than overstay its welcome-— a high rather than overstay its welcome. �* ., , ., ., welcome. i'm really looking forward to watching — welcome. i'm really looking forward to watching it. _ welcome. i'm really looking forward to watching it, but _ welcome. i'm really looking forward to watching it, but whether - welcome. i'm really looking forward to watching it, but whether i - welcome. i'm really looking forward to watching it, but whether i have i to watching it, but whether i have to watching it, but whether i have to watching it, but whether i have to watch it on catch up and get up early on boxing day, i don't know, but that's on on 7.a5 on christmas day night. over on channel a at the same time so might have to make a choice, mog mag was christmas, celebrating 100 years since the

birth of the authorjudith kerr. let's have a look at a clip. hello, mon. let's have a look at a clip. hello, mog- there _ let's have a look at a clip. hello, mog. there was _ let's have a look at a clip. hello, mog. there was a _ let's have a look at a clip. hello, mog. there was a jolly _ let's have a look at a clip. hello, mog. there was a jolly uncle. i here you are, mog. i'm so sorry, mog. ijust wanted a little balloon fight. i'm so sorry, mog. i 'ust wanted a little balloon fight.— little balloon fight. scots, is this in the best _ little balloon fight. scots, is this in the best traditions _ little balloon fight. scots, is this in the best traditions of - little balloon fight. scots, is this in the best traditions of the i in the best traditions of the christmas animation films? it really is. ithink christmas animation films? it really is. i think actually _ christmas animation films? it really is. i think actually it's _ christmas animation films? it really is. i think actually it's on _ christmas animation films? it really is. i think actually it's on tonight i is. i think actually it's on tonight rather than tomorrow night. you are riaht, i rather than tomorrow night. you are right, i apologise. _ rather than tomorrow night. you are right, i apologise. it's— rather than tomorrow night. you are right, i apologise. it's made - rather than tomorrow night. you are right, i apologise. it's made by- right, i apologise. it's made by lucas right, i apologise. it's made by lucas films- — right, i apologise. it's made by lucas films. they _ right, i apologise. it's made by lucas films. they made - right, i apologise. it's made by lucas films. they made the i right, i apologise. it's made by-

lucas films. they made the snowman, the snow dog. and the tiger that came to tea. it's like really kind of love and attention to every single scene. it's got an a list class, claire foy, benedict cumberbatch, no animation is about mary and margulies in some capacity. i think it follows a story which is very much a story kids would love, a cat which hates christmas, decides to escape on the roof and then can't get down again. there's also a musical interlude by sophie ellis—bextor so that's on a 7.a5 tonight but most importantly there is other animated films that are the traditions and every christmas, the snowman and the snow dog, at a.a0 on channel a this afternoon and then the snow dog is directly afterwards. thank you, yes. 7.a5 tonight for mog, my apologies. let's talk about

doctor who. much anticipated. the new doctor coming in. 5.55 on christmas day. the church on ruby road. here is a clip. merry christmas. i'm the doctor. what is aberdare? goblins. i'm the doctor. what is aberdare? goblins- -- _ i'm the doctor. what is aberdare? goblins. -- what _ i'm the doctor. what is aberdare? goblins. -- what is _ i'm the doctor. what is aberdare? goblins. -- what is aberdare? i i'm the doctor. what is aberdare? i goblins. -- what is aberdare? time travellers are _ goblins. -- what is aberdare? time travellers are great. _ goblins. -- what is aberdare? time travellers are great. -- _ goblins. -- what is aberdare? time travellers are great. -- what - goblins. -- what is aberdare? time travellers are great. -- what is i goblins. -- what is aberdare? time travellers are great. -- what is up l travellers are great. —— what is up there _ travellers are great. —— what is up there hold — travellers are great. —— what is up there hold on _ travellers are great. —— what is up there. hold on tight _ travellers are great. —— what is up there. hold on tight excavation i travellers are great. —— what is up i there. hold on tight excavation work who are _ there. hold on tight excavation work who are you? — so how does the new doctor get on with his debut? i so how does the new doctor get on with his debut?— with his debut? i think doctor who is 'ust one with his debut? i think doctor who isjust one of _ with his debut? i think doctor who isjust one of those _ with his debut? i think doctor who isjust one of those shows - with his debut? i think doctor who is just one of those shows that i is just one of those shows that feels really well suited for christmas day. it's back where it belongs on a whole series i think has had a renaissance under russell

t davies returning as showrunner of course. he was key to its success when it came back in 2005. i would recommend if you watch out of watching doctor who in the last ten years or so, now is the time to start again. maybe start with the three anniversary specials that starred david tennant and catherine tate which aired earlier this month but you can also jump straight in with this new special too. the accessibility is certainly key to its renaissance and of course you got ncuti gatwa, phenomenal actor as the doctor, and you completely believe he is a doctor and then you've also got a new assistant and for some reason to in it, as well. ncuti gatwa is a fantastic debut for him. let'sjump ahead to ncuti gatwa is a fantastic debut for him. let's jump ahead to strictly come dancing. and christmas day special. a.a0 on bbc one. of course, sally who sits here monday to wednesday in the week is taking part

in that so let's have a quick look and see what it looks like. # let your heart be light # let your heart be light # next _ # let your heart be light # next year— # let your heart be light # next year all- # let your heart be light # next year all our- # let your heart be light i # next year all our troubles # let your heart be light - # next year all our troubles will # let your heart be light _ # next year all our troubles will be out of— # next year all our troubles will be out of sight _ out of sight... # _ out of sight... # have - out of sight... i # have yourself a out of sight... _ # have yourself a merry out of sight... — # have yourself a merry little christmasm _ christmas... # _ christmas... # make i christmas... # make the | christmas... - # make the yuletide christmas... _ # make the yuletide gay... # make the yuletide gay... # next _ # make the yuletide gay... # next year— # make the yuletide gay... # next year all— # make the yuletide gay... # next year all our- # make the yuletide gay... | # next year all our troubles # make the yuletide gay... i # next year all our troubles will # make the yuletide gay... - # next year all our troubles will be far awaym — # next year all our troubles will be far away- - -— far away... sally with her dance. i cuess far away... sally with her dance. i guess you're _ far away... sally with her dance. i guess you're not _ far away... sally with her dance. i guess you're not going _ far away... sally with her dance. i guess you're not going to - far away. .. sally with her dance. i guess you're not going to tell- far away... sally with her dance. i guess you're not going to tell us i guess you're not going to tell us who won but you had a look at the christmas special? how is it? alien; christmas special? how is it? very festive of course _ christmas special? how is it? very festive of course as _ christmas special? how is it? very festive of course as you _ christmas special? how is it? e festive of course as you would expect. there are people dressed up as ginger men and elves. i think with sally, she says she believed she couldn't dance and she's been having stress dreams about appearing on strictly come dancing and says she hopes on bbc breakfast the headline on boxing day would be that

she managed to survive strictly come dancing itself. ithink she managed to survive strictly come dancing itself. i think she does very well. of course i'm staying tight—tipped on how well she does in the overall standings, but i think that's the joy of christmas strictly come dancing, you only have to do it once and then you can tell anybody you've been a participant. i’m once and then you can tell anybody you've been a participant.— you've been a participant. i'm sure that's exactly _ you've been a participant. i'm sure that's exactly her— you've been a participant. i'm sure that's exactly her plan. _ scott, thank you so much and happy christmas. it's lovely to see you and we wish you all the very best in your household as well. that's all from breakfast this morning. jon will be back tomorrow morning from six on bbc one. i will be here on boxing day. i leave you now with a special long—distance musical collaboration between moscow and manchester, as steve rosenberg and rebecca ferguson perform amazing grace. hgppy happy christmas. thank you for watching. have a lovely christmas eve. # mm—hm. # mm—mm—mm—mm.

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live from london. this is bbc news. president biden tells israel's primie minister there's a 'critical need' to protect civilians in gaza as the heavy bombardment continues. we'll talk live to save the children. christmas celebrations are 'called off�* in bethlehem — the usual christmas tree is replaced by a nativity scene in the rubble.

the city is md from happiness, from joy, the city is md from happiness, from joy, from kids, from santer, from every celebration. —— empty. and one other headline — we'll bring you a special report about the christian community in pakistan who are still living with the devastation after attacks on their churches four months ago. hello, i'm matthew amroliwala. we start with the war in gaza where israel says they will continue with their operation, but has admitted it is "protracted" and "difficult". let me show you the live pictures. this is the scene of the israel—gaza border, where we've seen continued bombardement this weekend. an israel military spokesman said it was expanding its "ground operations in the southern