‘ are concerned about they are concerned about children and young people not receiving the done presence at this time of year. we are asking people to throw kidsmas parties or build an online slow man. a fundraising page where you can ask people to donate to you. —— snowman. you can ask people to donate to you. -- snowman. thank you very much for talking to us. now it's time for a look at the weather with sarah keith—lucas. we have more rain in the forecast, tomorrow looks like the drier day of the weekend but with some of that rain falling on saturated ground, there is potential for travel disruption. specially for the south of england, south wales and later on for eastern scotland. we have an area of rain working across and pushing into eastern scotland, there could be flooding in eastern scotla nd could be flooding in eastern scotland and north—east england. further heavy showers towards the south—east. we had a inch of rain fell across the south—west of england. it is mild and damp. into

this evening and overnight, the rainfall becomes focused in northeast parts of scotland but elsewhere it looks dry, cloudy and mild to start off sunday morning. sunday we should gradually lose the mist, fog and low cloud. a bit of a respite as rain clues away from northern scotland, lots of dry weather before the next area of rain arrives in the south—west by sunday evening. goodbye.

hello, this is bbc news with geeta guru—murthy. the headlines: on last night's bbc question time debatejeremy corbyn said he would remain ‘neutral‘ in the event of another brexit referendum, which he promised a labour government would deliver. the british medical association will lobby the nhs to stop gp home visits being a contractual obligation, as doctors say they "no longer have the capacity" to offer them. a day of calm, as hong kong prepares to go to the polls, giving pro—democracy campaigners their chance to vote. the fallout from prince andrew's association with paedophile jeffrey epstein continues, as barclays becomes the latest big company to withdraw support from the duke's mentoring scheme. now on bbc news the travel show. hello and welcome to the travel show, with me lucy hedges, coming to you this week from rwanda.

i am in the capital kigali, to meet the people determined to make the country one of east africa's cultural hotspots. how do i look? good? cat is in copenhagen, skiing on the roof of a power plant. laughs. i just want to make it down without falling over! and simon calder is back with his tips on how to take a new train link to the world's coldest city. yakutsk, in north—east siberia, is now easier to reach. we start this week in copenhagen.

by 2025 the danes hope this will become the world's very first carbon—neutral capital city. we sent cat moh to find out how they are getting on. denmark is a country that takes its eco—friendly reputation very seriously. it is claimed that more than two—thirds of their waste is recycled, and 30% of all their energy consumption comes from renewable sources. they even say the harbour is clean enough for you to swim in. not something i'll be trying on a cold winter's day. instead i am on a goboat, one of a fleet of electric boats available to hire here in copenhagen. it is charged back at

the dock with solar panels. that means no noisy engines, and low co2 emissions. this green drive has had another added push, with the opening of a new tourist attraction — built on top of the unlikeliest of buildings, a power station. fuelled by waste and billed as one of the most environmentally friendly plants of its kind, opened last month, the copenhill spans more than 40,000 square metres. this slope i am on works its way from the bottom all the way up the side of the building, and it's open every day of the week for hikers, sightseers and even skiers. the ski slope is made from a slippery synthetic material which is coloured green to stop the slope from discolouring.

they are still doing a bit of work up here, but look, right over there, that's sweden, which is very cool. and on the other side, we have this amazing view of copenhagen. and how did you guys come up with putting a ski slope up here? one of the things we realised quite quickly is that if you take a section of the building it actually steps down from low to high, from the area where the trucks drive into the boilers, the flue gas treatment areas, up to about 90 metres. the other thing about denmark is that danes love to ski, but denmark is completely flat. so they will drive for three hours to sweden to ski on a slope that is about 80 metres high. so we quickly realised that since we have mountains of trash apparently, we could turn it into mountains of recreation and skiing, that could become a public amenity in the very centre of the city of copenhagen.

sustainability tends to be this thing that is seen as protestant act, something you do which means that you have to do less of something, that you somehow have to have less life experience. but what we really wanted to do with this project is express that somehow sustainability can be something that is positive and fun, and actually gives more back to people, and to the city. inside, a glass lift shows people the inner workings of the power station. and tours are available as an apres—ski activity. so explain to me what's going on, there seems to be a mix of leftover tree branches, but also general waste as well. that's correct. we receive waste from five municipalities, both from households and from industries, all the waste that cannot be recycled. how often do these trucks come, because there seems to be a steady flow, even just standing

here for the past few minutes. we have around 300 lorries coming in on a daily basis. inside the waste silo, giant grabbers mix the rubbish before dropping it into the furnace. this is where the waste is being incinerated, i will show you over here, it is quite a sight. oh, my eyes! it is like staring into the pit of hell. the plant generates electricity, and potentially enough annual heating for 150,000 homes. we have waste in copenhagen, we will keep on producing waste in copenhagen and the rest of the world, so this is a product that is already here so we might as well use it or something reasonable, something

that makes sense. back on the slope, it's time for me to get my skis on. can i borrow your boot for one moment? just one is fine, thank you. i have not been on a dry ski slope for maybe 15 years. you will have fun. i have been on actual snow. yeah, well it is quite different. speed is your friend up there. speed is my friend... yeah. i don't really know how this is going to go, if i am going to wipe out. laughs. i just want to make it down without falling over! screams. after that initial wobble, i was soon feeling confident. maybe a bit too confident.

laughs. that went really well! and the copenhill is open now, to skiers of all abilities. and if you are thinking of travelling to denmark, here are some things we think you should look out for. if you are staying in copenhagen, you could cycle to tivoli gardens. established in 1843, it's one of the world's oldest and prettiest amusement parks, plus it is right in the city. fairytale writer hans christian anderson is said to have visited many times, and it is rumoured walt disney found the inspiration for his own disney world here. if you are feeling brave, you could take icy dip of the northern tip of denmark.

it is the skagen winter swimming festival — anyone who takes part earns the name of icebreaker. organisers promise it will be an atmospheric and invigorating event. or, for something very different, horsens jail in thejutland region is hosting a prison ink festival in may. 250 tattoo artists from around the world will be on hand to ink you up. organisers are expecting around 5000 people to attend over the three day event. malaysians themselves admit that nothing unites their multicultural nation better than their food. so we are in sarawak to see what goes into their unofficial official national dish. i am zak gan. people know me as the laughing boss. we have a restaurant here in kuching, sarawak.

today i am going to teach you how to cook basic nasi lemak with a few twists. nasi lemak is steamed white rice infused with coconut milk, and the most important part is the sambal, the spicy signature red sauce. you have the rice and water, and this is the most important thing, the coconut milk. nasi lemak without the coconut milk, you would not have the lemak. and then this pandan leaf, for the flavour, for the fragrance. when it is ready, the smell will tell you, the fragrance will tell you. now we move over to the sambal. big onion!

everyone can have nasi lemak. it is a typical malay recipe. in the kampong you sell this, i think, 2—3 ringgit, you got to make it simple, make it nice. and if you want it in a five—star hotel, they give it a longer name, you name it "steamed white rice infused with coconut milk, seasoned with special signature spicy red sauce." that you can sell 30 ringgit. this one...2 ringgit. laughs. perfect. this is golden brown, we just add in this, this is the chilli paste. and then the sour papaya. you can smell it from 1000 miles away. that is exactly how you cook a traditional basic sambal. ok, yep.

ok, there we go. the cucumber slice, the deep—fried anchovies, and there we have it! the perfect nasi lemak! nasi lemak can go with anything, from fried chicken to peking duck. or you can go basic. there you go. the spiciness, the coconut milk, awesome! stick around, because still to come on the travel show — our global guru, simon calder, explores how to reach the world's coldest city by train.

and i am in kigali, seeing how this city is transforming into a cultural hotspot. i think i made it through about half of that choreography! these kids are so good! hello again. today i'm focusing on a subject that more of you want to know about than any other, budget travel in europe. i aim to help with seeing dubrovnik on a shoestring, recommending the best greek island for a cut—price may escape, and the tricky business of international rail travel. first, though, as winter gets a grip on the northern hemisphere, the world's coldest city, ya kutsk in north—east siberia, is now easier to reach.

a new railway line connects the city to the rest of the russian rail network, almost. the wide lena river stops the line just short of the city, but in winter when the river is frozen, vehicles take passengers a short distance from the end of the line to yakutsk, and in summer there are ferries. back here in europe, bethany hughes wants to know: dubrovnik and budget used to go well together in the same sentence. but croatia's most beautiful city is now very firmly on the tourist trail. as a result, prices for everything from coffee to souvenirs have soared, and finding bargains is challenging. for eating, drinking, chilling and quite possibly sleeping, i urge you to consider cavtat, a a0 minute boat

ride from dubrovnik. this ancient town was once a roman colony, greek outpost, and is now a backwater without the crowds and the high prices of dubrovnik. edward mcgeary has a romantic plan for 2020: hello, edward, and thank you for your question. to help you out with this, i saw somebody with specialist knowledge. one of the most romantic greek islands is the island of milos. it is only 4 hours from athens by ferry. it has some of the best beaches in greece and great cuisine. for your stay, i would suggest either the town of adamas or pollonia. many viewers have got in touch to say they want to switch from air to rail. but some, like ben vos,

say they are finding it difficult to source international train tickets. i have many years experience of organising rail travel in europe, and regretfully, i still haven't found an agent who can successfully connect any two points on the continent. however, i hope i can help you reach the swedish capital. because you know exactly where you want to be, when, i don't recommend interrail. instead, i suggest you use sncf, french railways or its partner talus to get to brussels. from there, german railways can get you to copenhagen in several hops, but on a single ticket.

and swedish railways will go from the danish capital to stockholm in under six hours. the earlier you book and the more flexible you can be comedy lower the cost. whatever you are heading, i am here to help. just send in your questions. i'll do my very best to find you an answer. from me, simon calder, the global guru, goodbye for now, and see you next time. rwanda has just topped the 2020 africa destination list, and i am here in the capital, kigali. the city is a hub for new start—ups, it has a buzzing art scene, and great local entertainment. but while most travellers whizz through here to get straight to the rwandan wildlife, i have come to see what the capital has to offer. welcome to rwanda! the city is impressively spotless, there is wi—fi everywhere,

and perhaps most importantly, there is a real sense of pride bursting from every single person i talked to. this is thanks in no small part to the national made in rwanda initiative, a movement to support and inspire local businesses, and the made in rwanda label is now a badge of honour. this all reflects the new rwandan identity, no longer divided along ethnic or tribal lines. i am at the house of tayo, where designer matthew rugamba set up shop eight years ago. he has seen his brand grow in popularity since the launch of made in rwanda last year. he has even seen his clothes strutted on the red carpet of the premiere of blockbuster film black panther. i want to show the best of rwanda, there is a lot of undiscovered talent here. it is part of my mandate to utilise as much local talent

and expertise as i can. it's very important that we build a local ecosystem of models, photographers, lighting experts, only when we do that we can say that we have a local fashion industry. i'm dying to find out about the wakanda premiere suit he made for the protagonist lupita nyong'o's brotherjunior. the suit was made remotely, and tayo worked off photographs, working right down to the wire. we got in about three or four hours before the actual premier. whoa! cutting it fine! yeah, yeah. bloodshot eyes, because you haven't slept. exactly, even when he got the suit i wasn't sure it would fit. it was an absolute miracle that it fit. it was really exciting. it was an important time for rwandan fashion. tayo and other city designers are not only thriving here in rwanda, but are now selling their goods abroad. fashion is not the only thing that is growing here, thanks to the made in rwanda slogan. music and dance has always been a way for people to express themselves,

and now, with the national revival, you can't go far here without hearing a drumbeat. inema is one of east africa's largest arts centres, with a range of rwandan cultural experiences. how do i look? good? i have noticed this real sense of pride to be rwandan. why is this dance so symbolic of rwandan culture? it is very essential for the kids to have some sort of identity, and to grow understanding of dance, their culture, it is very good as you move forward. well, i guess you can tell what's going to happen next. oh man, here we go!

i think i made it through about half of that choreography. these kids are so good! i've had so much fun today getting stuck into rwandan culture. now i'm ordering a cocktail and i am about to kick back and enjoy a concert, rwandan style. i am here to see dayo perform, one of kigali's rising music sensations. the inanga is our cultural, traditional music. it is our history, it is our identity. many years ago it was getting disappeared. so i decided to introduce my music to the new world. such a beautiful sound. the lyrics of your music,

what do they mean, what are you saying in your songs? i want everyone to know our culture, how we are doing, our history. if everybody listens to our story, where we come from, how we are going on. it gives the inspiration to other nations, so i want to tell the people about our country. this new generation of rwandans who have now moved on from the country's darker, violent past, are shedding light and colour across the country. and while most travellers rush through kigali, it is worth keeping some time aside to explore the people, their passion, and their crafts in this bustling city. well, that is it for this week. join us if you can, next week, when... ..cat is back in iceland where a new kind of sanctuary for beluga whales is getting ready for its residents.

if you insist, if you insist! there we go. there was another little burp. hello! catch that, if you can. but in the meantime, don't forget, we are all over social media, so why not sign up to us there and join us out here on the road in real time, and also share your travel stories with the rest of the world. until then, from me and the rest of the team, it's goodbye. hello, it has been a very wet autumn so

hello, it has been a very wet autumn so far in the final week is continuing on that fairly unsettled trend. more rain around, especially on saturday, this picture taken in exeter a little bit earlier on. we have had outbreaks of heavy rain across the south—west of england and south wales with a could be ongoing flooding issues. lots of lying surface water, travel disruption possible. so, here is the rainfall we have across parts of wales, northern england as well, pushing northwards through the day. further heavy showers down to is the channel, heading in across parts of the south east of england, the isle of wight to see more of the showers through the afternoon. there will be a little bit of sunshine, drier weather working in at times, glimpses of blue sky but generally it is cloudy and drizzly. we will see lying surface water on the road across the north—east of england and pushing into south—east scotland. northern ireland and western and northern parts of scotland getting

away with a drier day but into the evening hours that rain pushes across eastern scotland and there is across eastern scotland and there is a yellow warning with some flooding problems. elsewhere, it looks like a largely dry, cloudy murky sort of night. frost—free. we start sunday on that grey note but a respite, some drier weather before the next area of low pressure moves in during sunday night and on into monday. so a bit of rain lingering across northern scotland on sunday, that should clear away to the north quickly. still lots of low cloud, quite a murky picture with a bit of drizzle but a dry day tomorrow than it is today. still mild, temperatures between 9—10d. later in the day, this area of the pressure moves in. that is going to track northwards and eastwards across uk as we head through the day on monday. we not expecting the event to be heavy but any more rain fell on saturated ground is not good news, especially for parts of

england. some rain is working into the south later on in the day and it is reasonably mild, 10—13d. the new working week starts on that mild but u nsettled working week starts on that mild but unsettled note and looks like things turn a little bit colder but drier to is the end of the week. goodbye for now.

this is bbc news. the headlines at 11am: jeremy corbyn says he would remain ‘neutral‘ in the event of another brexit referendum, which he promised a labour government would deliver. mr corbyn, will you campaign to remain or leave in the eu if elected? why would anybody vote labour without knowing the answer to that question? applause. the conservatives are due to pubish their official manifesto. we find out what could sway votes in one of the south—west‘s most deprived constituencies. one policy area that may come under scrutiny is social care. the conservatives have said they plan to invest an additional £1 billion a year, but will this be enough? gp home visits could become a thing of the past as doctors say they "no longer have the capacity" to offer them.