good morning, welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson and mega munchetty. our headlines today: the abusive birth mother of schoolboy tony hudgell is a step closer to freedom after thejustice secretary's bid to delay her release was declared unlawful. retailers and hospitality venues say rail and postal strikes are threatening to hit their christmas profits hard. on world cup final weekend, as morroco and croatia battle it out for third place today, with tens of thousands of moroccans hoping to make the stadium theirs again as they bid for bronze. and as the final four couples prepare for tonight's final, we'll ask — who will lift

the strictly glitterball trophy? i see isee again i see again for some this morning with wintry showers in the west, but it is a weekend of weather change, as we go from the big freeze to the big thaw. i'll have all the details right here on breakfast. it's saturday, 17th december. our top story: a high courtjudge has ruled that the justice secretary's bid to keep an abusive mother in prison was unlawful. dominic raab delayed the release of 8—year—old tony hudgell�*s birth mother in august. tony had both legs amputated because of the injuries he sustained from his birth parents, and his family recently won a campaign for tougher sentencing laws for child abusers. simonjones reports. a little boy described as an inspiration. this is tony hudgell meeting withjustice secretary last year. dominic raab has been trying

to keep the woman who abused tony so badly as a baby behind bars. jodi simpson and her partner anthony smith are injail, but simpson and her partner anthony smith are in jail, but simpson simpson and her partner anthony smith are injail, but simpson had been due for release in august, at the halfway point of her ten year sentence. now dominic raab�*s attempt to block that has been ruled unlawful. not what tony's adopted mother wanted to hear. disappointed. i thou~ht mother wanted to hear. disappointed. i thought dominic _ mother wanted to hear. disappointed. i thought dominic raab _ mother wanted to hear. disappointed. i thought dominic raab had _ mother wanted to hear. disappointed. i thought dominic raab had an - i thought dominic raab had an extremely strong case. obviously we knew that they would be released at some point, so, you know, but every extra day is a bonus, as far as we are concerned. extra day is a bonus, as far as we are concerned-— extra day is a bonus, as far as we are concerned. this is the moment ton , are concerned. this is the moment tony. insnired _ are concerned. this is the moment tony. insnired by _ are concerned. this is the moment tony, inspired by captain - are concerned. this is the moment tony, inspired by captain sir- are concerned. this is the moment tony, inspired by captain sir tom i tony, inspired by captain sir tom moore, finished the sponsored walk that raised more than £i.5 moore, finished the sponsored walk that raised more than £1.5 million for the hospital that treated him. dominic raab had argued the public needed to be protected from tony's birth mother, so he used new discretionary powers to refer her case to the parole board. but the high court heard the probation

service had argued that she was not a risk to children she was not looking after, and thejudge, justice mrs williams, concluded there was a formidable body of material before the secretary of state, at each stage of his decision—making, which indicated that simpson's risk could be safely managed if she was released. tony's adoptive family have successfully campaigned for tougher sentences for child abusers, known as tony's law, which came into force injune. the family's mp have backed their wishes to see her remain in prison. it is clearly very _ to see her remain in prison. it 3 clearly very disappointing because these two people have committed an horrific act against a young child, antonia and his real parents, the parents are actually love him, paul and mark, have been campaigning to get the law changed. they always knew that it was not changed for tony, that is in the past, but that is why they were campaigning to get changed for the future.— is why they were campaigning to get changed for the future. dominic raab is now considering _ changed for the future. dominic raab is now considering an _ changed for the future. dominic raab is now considering an appeal, - changed for the future. dominic raab is now considering an appeal, saying| is now considering an appeal, saying he wants to see the most dangerous

offenders spend longer in jail. an investigation is underway after two boys, aged five and two, were found dead at an address in east london. police and ambulance crews were called to a property in dagenham yesterday afternoon. a man and a woman, who officers say were known to the victims, have been arrested. officers said family had been informed about the boys' deaths and were being supported. three women remain in critical condition after a crush outside a concert in south london. the women were all attending a gig by afro—pop singer asake at the 02 academy in brixton on thursday night. footage from social media shows large crowds, with other images showing people struggling and screaming. the concert was abandoned part—way through. it's the second day of a 48—hour rail strike by rmt union members, and passengers are being advised not to travel by train. the industrial action is over a long—running dispute about pay and job conditions, but comes during the last weekend before christmas, which is usually a busy time for the retail sector. ben is at st albans market for us.

ben, strikes, cold weather and rising prices — what impact could this all have on businesses? absolutely, it could. the christmas decorations are out here in st albans to try to tempt shoppers out to come and spend money on this crucial weekend for businesses. have a look over there. traders setting up a look over there. traders setting up for the day ahead. they are hoping it will be a busy day for them. as you say, there are factors working against them. the cold weather, and and the latest research suggests, from springboard, which monitors the amount of people going to the shops, that the numbers going out and spending were down this week compared with last week. and the places that suffered the sharpest falls were high streets, the kind of places that are hard to get to when the trains are not running and the

pavements are icy. on the other hand, places like retail parks and shopping centre saw a slight increase. but set that aside, you've also got the rising cost of living. inflation is at 10.7% at the moment. that means if you spend £100 on things last christmas, on average, those same things this year would cost you £110 70. —— £110 70 p. it is on average, somethings would have gone up even more. surveys indicate people cutting back because they got less money to spare and christmas this year, and so all of that means that while retailers are pinning their hopes on boosts this christmas, remember that in a year which started with covid restrictions still in place is very uncertain as to whether they will get that much hoped—for and much—needed boost. get that much hoped-for and much-needed boost.- get that much hoped-for and much-needed boost. ., ~ much-needed boost. then, thank you very much- — much-needed boost. then, thank you very much- we _ much-needed boost. then, thank you very much. we will _ much-needed boost. then, thank you very much. we will be _ much-needed boost. then, thank you very much. we will be back— much-needed boost. then, thank you very much. we will be back with - much-needed boost. then, thank you very much. we will be back with you l very much. we will be back with you a bit later. a british charity boss who was asked repeatedly "where she was really from" at a royal reception has received an apology at buckingham palace. lady susan hussey resigned from an honorary palace role after making the comments

to ngozi fulani earlier this month. the two women met on friday and lady susan apologised. in a statement issued by the palace, ms fulani said she accepted the apology. the government is launching a new £18 million public information campaign with tips on how people can reduce their energy usage. it will feature advice like how to turn down the temperature on your boiler. it comes as freezing weather tests the resolve of households who have resisted putting on the heating as energy bills soar. our climate editor justin rowlatt reports. bla nkets blankets around your doors and windows, switching appliances off at the plug and turning down the heat on your boiler. these are some of the simple cost free actions the government says could help households save hundreds of pounds this year —— winter. it's £18 million public information campaign launches today with a website to help people to reduce energy usage.

as well as slashing our bills and carbon footprints, it is hoped the new campaign will save the government billions of pounds by reducing the support it needs to give consumers as part of its energy price guarantee. at the moment the price guarantee. at the moment the price suppliers can charge for each unit of power has been capped by the government. it means the average bill will be around £2500 over the year. the support will be less generous from april, however, with the average bill rising to around £3000 a year. former prime minister liz truss blocked plans for a similar campaign when she was prime minister, despite soaring energy prices after the russian invasion of ukraine. this new campaign will also recommend loft and wall insulation, and temperature sensitive radiator valves is cost effective ways to cut energy bills in the longer term. justin rowlatt, bbc news. it is warming up a little, isn't it? it is warming up a little, isn't it? it is. we look get the weather with

matt... shall be direct now? it is cold, obviously. but maybe there is some respite on the way. matthew taylor, good morning to you. that picture is today, isn't it? but i know you will be looking much further ahead later on. it is going to change. if you are not enjoying the cold, there are big changes ahead. but actually starts this weekend. good morning. still cold and frosty today across many areas, a risk of ice, but the big thaw will start through tomorrow. what is happening is, we have mild air towards the atlantic, as shown by these amber and orange colours here on the charts. notice that creeping towards us in the next 2a hours. we have got cold they are coming in across some north—eastern areas as we go through tomorrow, when to clash it could get a bit interesting, particularly difficult for some commuting and travelling around tomorrow. but out there today, still the cold air, and icy

start across western areas with showers through the night. rain around the coast, inland, a mixture of sleet and snow. so mainly on the hills. eastern areas dry and bright, many staying that way through the day. this only parts of northern england, manchester, this will stay fairly cloudy throughout, and still a bit on the wintry side. what we are seeing is already today, temperatures up a few degrees in recent days. into tonight, we have got wintry showers, still windy in shetland, elsewhere clean skies, some mist and fog patches. still tonight they will be a frost around, coldest conditions to the north and east, probably not seeing the same lows as recent days, but it is this screen on the chart, an indication that mild air is pushing in. we will see a different look out there tomorrow, from the crisp and fresh tomorrow, from the crisp and fresh to the grey and damp for some. get from one to the other, there could be a problem just on some of the high roots in particular. across north—eastern parts of imminent scholarly could be a chance of freezing rain and icy conditions for a time, and also some hill snow,

especially on hills of northern wales, the pennines, the peak district translate into scotland. rain falling into cold services will give you a temporary ice covering. but it will for, and it will turn back to rain, to southern and western areas. notice the temperatures, 8—10. still pretty chilly in the north and east, we will stay dry until late in the day. is that rain spread is not going into sunday night and monday morning, look at this for the temperatures of the monday morning commute. in the past few mornings, we were talking about —10, it will be plus ten for many. the chart for monday is a grey one. it is going to be a case of cloud, abrasive rain coming and going, especially to the south and west. blustery winds coming in from that southerly direction. afternoon temperatures above where we should be for this time of year. no longer below 11—111. that team will continue through the week. in the lead up to christmas, the main travel hazards will be the

heavy rain at times, the risk of flooding from the floor, and some strong winds as well. two years after angel lynn was kidnapped by her ex—boyfriend and left with life—changing injuries, building work has started to convert her family home into a space where she can be cared forfull time. angel's family have raised a £250,000 to transform their house, which would include a living space for carers and a medicine store. rachel stonehouse has been to visit them. 22—year—old angel lien needs 24—hour care, and can't walk, talk orfeed herself. —— angel lynn. at the moment she comes home for about four hours every day. so we got to watch something, do something. she hours every day. so we got to watch something, do something.— something, do something. she has made quite — something, do something. she has made quite a lot _ something, do something. she has made quite a lot of— something, do something. she has made quite a lot of progress. - something, do something. she has made quite a lot of progress. we i made quite a lot of progress. we don't _ made quite a lot of progress. we don't worry— made quite a lot of progress. we don't worry as much now is what we used _ don't worry as much now is what we used t0~ _

don't worry as much now is what we used to. ,, ., , ., ., ., ., ., used to. showers more aware of what is auoin on used to. showers more aware of what is going on around _ used to. showers more aware of what is going on around her. _ used to. showers more aware of what is going on around her. showers - is going on around her. showers using her ipad now. she has got pictures of herfamily using her ipad now. she has got pictures of her family on there, so that she can point to the family members. angel was left brain—damaged in september 2020 when she was kidnapped by her boyfriend and forced into a van. a few minutes later she fell out the back of it was travelling at 60 miles an hour. bowskill was originally jailed was travelling at 60 miles an hour. bowskill was originallyjailed for 7.5 years, but his sentence was increased to 12 years in march to reflect the seriousness of the kidnap. since then, angel's dad, nikki and patti, have been focused on fundraising for project angel. the aim is to build the downstairs bedroom, wet room and carers room for angel, so she can be looked after under one roof. the carrier's bedroom should _ after under one roof. the carrier's bedroom should come _ after under one roof. the carrier's bedroom should come out - after under one roof. the carrier's bedroom should come out here. | after under one roof. the carrier's i bedroom should come out here. and then angel will have her wet room,

and then her bedroom. tell then angel will have her wet room, and then her bedroom.— then angel will have her wet room, and then her bedroom. tell me how ou ended and then her bedroom. tell me how you ended up _ and then her bedroom. tell me how you ended up getting _ and then her bedroom. tell me how you ended up getting involved - and then her bedroom. tell me how you ended up getting involved withl you ended up getting involved with project angel. you ended up getting involved with preject angel-— you ended up getting involved with project angel. struggling for labour ro'ect project angel. struggling for labour project management, _ project angel. struggling for labour project management, mostly, - project angel. struggling for labour project management, mostly, and | project angel. struggling for labour| project management, mostly, and i thought i would do whatever i could to help out. find thought i would do whatever i could to help out-— to help out. and of esther yew are uuite to help out. and of esther yew are quite involved _ to help out. and of esther yew are quite involved now? _ to help out. and of esther yew are quite involved now? incredibly, i to help out. and of esther yew are i quite involved now? incredibly, yes. m lads i quite involved now? incredibly, yes. my lads i heur _ quite involved now? incredibly, yes. my lads i hear most _ quite involved now? incredibly, yes. my lads i hear most days, _ quite involved now? incredibly, yes. my lads i hear most days, as - quite involved now? incredibly, yes. my lads i hear most days, as well i quite involved now? incredibly, yes. my lads i hear most days, as well as other people who are to help for us. there has been amazing support. massive. we have got all the equipment we've used for free, even rental companies are giving us everything at cost just to rental companies are giving us everything at costjust to help us out. so we're saving a on raw materials, it really is quite incredible.— materials, it really is quite incredible. , , ., , ., materials, it really is quite incredible. ,, ., ., incredible. the mess that you have to ut u- incredible. the mess that you have to put up with. _ incredible. the mess that you have to put up with, but... _ incredible. the mess that you have to put up with, but... we - incredible. the mess that you have to put up with, but... we can i incredible. the mess that you have to put up with, but... we can deal| to put up with, but... we can deal with— to put up with, but... we can deal with that — to put up with, but... we can deal with that. �* v to put up with, but... we can deal with that. �* �* , , . , ., with that. angel's 'ust celebrated her 22nd birthday i with that. angel's just celebrated her 22nd birthday and _ with that. angel's just celebrated her 22nd birthday and has - with that. angel's just celebrated her 22nd birthday and has come i with that. angel's just celebrated | her 22nd birthday and has come a long way in the last two years. showers the strongest person i have ever, ever met. i mean, to come through all of that, we were told

daly that she wouldn't wake up, she wouldn't make it. we want her to have the best life possible. and i said i would make sure i would do that, whatever. come on, then. find that, whatever. come on, then. and with the support _ that, whatever. come on, then. and with the support of her family they hope she will be home for good by next christmas. rachel stonehouse, bbc news. let's take a look at today's papers. the daily mail leads on how strikes across the nhs are affecting the health service, reporting that hospitals have been ordered to send home as many patients as possible before ambulance staff take industrial action next week. the times leads with the same story, quoting the general secretary of the royal college of nursing calling on the prime minister to "step in" and "get a grip". the daily telegraph reports king charles will still invite the duke and duchess of sussex to his coronation next year despite the public criticism the royal family faced in harry and meghan�*s netflix documentary. the lead photos shows the king

dancing with holocaust survivors at a jewish community centre in north london. and it's the strictly come dancing final tonight. there's a piece on the bbc news website, along with a photo of the four celebrities hoping to win and lift the show�*s glitterball trophy. the programme begins here at 7:05pm on bbc one. a lot of people will be tuning in for it. it brings the feel of christmas, doesn't it? it marks almost a week where many people will be winding down ahead of the christmas weekend. and a lot of people starting to think about christmas lunch. and what they might have. if think about christmas lunch. and what they might have.— what they might have. if you got ours what they might have. if you got yours organised? _ what they might have. if you got yours organised? personally... l what they might have. if you got i yours organised? personally... not uuite. but yours organised? personally... not quite- itut my _ yours organised? personally... not quite. but my wife _ yours organised? personally... not quite. but my wife is _ yours organised? personally... not quite. but my wife is marvellous, l yours organised? personally... notl quite. but my wife is marvellous, so she is a very good cook. she quite. but my wife is marvellous, so she is a very good cook.— she is a very good cook. she is indeed. she is a very good cook. she is indeed- it _ she is a very good cook. she is indeed. it is _ she is a very good cook. she is indeed. it is all— she is a very good cook. she is i indeed. it is all planned although we are a bit _ indeed. it is all planned although we are a bit different _ indeed. it is all planned although we are a bit different this - indeed. it is all planned although we are a bit different this year. l indeed. it is all planned although we are a bit different this year. i | we are a bit different this year. i don't know if we will have sprouts. why would you have sprouts? me

don't know if we will have sprouts. why would you have sprouts? we are havin: why would you have sprouts? we are having beef- — why would you have sprouts? we are having beef- we _ why would you have sprouts? we are having beef. we are _ why would you have sprouts? we are having beef. we are very _ why would you have sprouts? we are having beef. we are very radical. i love sprouts. apparently - having beef. we are very radical. i love sprouts. apparently this i having beef. we are very radical. i love sprouts. apparently this year| love sprouts. apparently this year s - routs love sprouts. apparently this year sprouts will _ love sprouts. apparently this year sprouts will be _ love sprouts. apparently this year sprouts will be small _ love sprouts. apparently this year sprouts will be small and - love sprouts. apparently this year sprouts will be small and is i love sprouts. apparently this year sprouts will be small and is -- i sprouts will be small and is —— sweeter this year due the harvest this year. do you put a twist on them? i this year. do you put a twist on them? , ., , ., them? i put a twist on mine. i have, if i them? i put a twist on mine. i have, if i can. pancetta _ them? i put a twist on mine. i have, if i can, pancetta and _ them? i put a twist on mine. i have, if i can, pancetta and onions - them? i put a twist on mine. i have, if i can, pancetta and onions and i stirfry them. 50 if i can, pancetta and onions and i stirfry them-— stirfry them. so like jamie oliver and other celebrity _ stirfry them. so like jamie oliver and other celebrity chefs. - stirfry them. so like jamie oliver and other celebrity chefs. what i stirfry them. so like jamie oliver| and other celebrity chefs. what is in the recipe- _ and other celebrity chefs. what is in the recipe. i— and other celebrity chefs. what is in the recipe. i do _ and other celebrity chefs. what is in the recipe. i do the _ and other celebrity chefs. what is in the recipe. i do the jamie i and other celebrity chefs. what is| in the recipe. i do the jamie oliver one as well- _ in the recipe. i do the jamie oliver one as well. talking _ in the recipe. i do the jamie oliver one as well. talking about - in the recipe. i do the jamie oliver one as well. talking about that, i in the recipe. i do the jamie oliver. one as well. talking about that, the discussion i — one as well. talking about that, the discussion i have _ one as well. talking about that, the discussion i have been _ one as well. talking about that, the discussion i have been having i one as well. talking about that, the discussion i have been having over. discussion i have been having over the last few days is about gravy. i do the christmas dinner, very confident and happy, but i do worry about gravy and i end up opting out. i have the gravy. ready—made gravy granules? i have the gravy. ready-made gravy uranules? ., , ., ., , , granules? ready-made. itreat myself to the osh granules? ready-made. itreat myself to the posh gravy- _ granules? ready-made. itreat myself to the posh gravy. according _ granules? ready-made. itreat myself to the posh gravy. according to - granules? ready-made. itreat myself to the posh gravy. according to this i to the posh gravy. according to this piece here, it can make or break a family's christmas dinner. experts

have devised out to create the perfect gravy. what do you think it comes down to? content i expect. no, staring apparently! here we go. i gravy should be set for two minutes and 30 seconds, including all the juices from the turkey roast. it should be served at 69 celsius. each person should have for fluid ounces, enough to coat the meat and trimmings. this comes after a certain question 2000 people. all i would say is there should never be true than those with food. should they? this is too regimented, isn't it? ., , , it? you can stir my gravy all afternoon — it? you can stir my gravy all afternoon and _ it? you can stir my gravy all afternoon and it _ it? you can stir my gravy all afternoon and it would i it? you can stir my gravy all| afternoon and it would make it? you can stir my gravy all i afternoon and it would make it any less lumpy. i afternoon and it would make it any less lumpy-— afternoon and it would make it any less lum . ~ ., ., ., less lumpy. i don't know how to take that, roger- — less lumpy. i don't know how to take that, roger. yes, _ less lumpy. i don't know how to take that, roger. yes, so _ less lumpy. i don't know how to take that, roger. yes, so i _ less lumpy. i don't know how to take that, roger. yes, so i am looking i that, roger. yes, so i am looking for a very, very good christmas recipe, but here is one .net a dash of marmite works wonders. this is for your beef. this is for beef and

vegan gravy. it might be overpowering but it adds a punch of bold luany and invites a depth of colour. —— umami. some gps will add sweet and savoury and spicy layers. here is one...— sweet and savoury and spicy layers. here is one... raspberry “am. we use marmalade. — here is one... raspberry “am. we use marmalade. .n — here is one... raspberry “am. we use marmalade. in your_ here is one... raspberry jam. we use marmalade. in your gravy? _ here is one... raspberry jam. we use marmalade. in your gravy? yes. i here is one... raspberry jam. we use marmalade. in your gravy? yes. my l marmalade. in your gravy? yes. my wife on the — marmalade. in your gravy? yes. my wife on the grandmother _ marmalade. in your gravy? yes. my wife on the grandmother used i marmalade. in your gravy? yes. my wife on the grandmother used to i wife on the grandmother used to do that and made marvellous gravy. it can boost the depth, and soy sauce brings out the meaty flavour. if anyone has a great gravy recipe, send them in. a personal request! you will have... aha, send them in. a personal request! you will have. . .— send them in. a personal request! you will have... a decent gravy. and when ou you will have... a decent gravy. and when you have _ you will have... a decent gravy. and when you have had _ you will have. .. a decent gravy. and when you have had your— you will have... a decent gravy. and when you have had your lunch, i you will have... a decent gravy. and i when you have had your lunch, maybe you will sit down and play a board game. always. you will sit down and play a board game- always-— you will sit down and play a board came.alwa s. a” , ., , game. always. apparently boardgames are fl in: game. always. apparently boardgames are flying out — game. always. apparently boardgames are flying out this _ game. always. apparently boardgames are flying out this year _ game. always. apparently boardgames are flying out this year from _ game. always. apparently boardgames are flying out this year from the - are flying out this year from the shops. sales say the lasting a law

of the board game. i played monopoly for the first time in years a couple of weeks ago. it showed off a competitive edge to my offspring that i was not quite aware of. he will become some kind of property magnet. will become some kind of property mannet. ~ . , will become some kind of property mannet.~ ., , , , ., will become some kind of property mannet. ., , , , ., ., magnet. what is the best one to -la ? magnet. what is the best one to play? apparently _ magnet. what is the best one to play? apparently escape - magnet. what is the best one to play? apparently escape room l magnet. what is the best one to i play? apparently escape room games are very popular- _ play? apparently escape room games are very popular. anything _ play? apparently escape room games are very popular. anything that i play? apparently escape room games are very popular. anything that adds i are very popular. anything that adds an element of competition as a potential to cause a bit of upset, thatis potential to cause a bit of upset, that is a problem. especially after a couple of glasses of wine. in our house there _ a couple of glasses of wine. in our house there is _ a couple of glasses of wine. in our house there is someone _ a couple of glasses of wine. in our house there is someone who i a couple of glasses of wine. in our| house there is someone who never gets the rules and you spend. make sit there are going... gets the rules and you spend. make sit there are going. . .— sit there are going... hopeless. i had to have _ sit there are going... hopeless. i had to have monopoly _ sit there are going... hopeless. i had to have monopoly read - sit there are going... hopeless. i - had to have monopoly read explained to me, it was so long since i have played. talking of christmas... many children who have fled ukraine face their first christmas away from home since the russian invasion. in wales, special efforts are being made to teach refugees welsh as they settle in.

three children who are staying in anglesey have been learning the language forjust12 weeks, but have made remarkable progress. nia cerys has been to meet them. another day begins at the language unit as anglesey leads the way in immersing children in welsh have come here from other countries, and there are three from ukraine here this term. singing

they have only been learning since september the centre using a special system to teach them quickly.

they have done amazingly well. from the moment they arrived here in september, they have just thrown themselves really into all the experiences, from the acting, the singing, the wrapping, they have just enjoyed it so much on the progress has been astounding. it is progress has been astounding. it is not alwa s progress has been astounding. it is not always easy and they have been tears as well as joy in the classroom. according to the welsh government, the approach of immersing learners

is unique to wales and they are investing £6.5 million in provision until the end of the summer term. here on anglesey, emphasis is on learning through play, and although so farfrom home, these ukrainian children have had a successful journey settling into welsh life so far. great to see them so happy. children pick up and what is so happy. they are immersed in them and all they want to do is play and communicate. and anglesey is a great place to go. that was nia cerys with that report. after 13 weeks of sambas and salsas, tonight is the night when the winner of this year's strictly come dancing will get to lift the coveted glitterball trophy. it's been one of the tightest contents of the show for many years, and molly rainford, fleur east, helen skelton and hamza yassin are all in with a chance. there is no kind of clear runner, winner at the moment, is there?

different strengths and weaknesses, different emotions tied up. different appeals. our reporter sophie van brughan went to meet them. lam iamso i am so excited to go out on the floor_ i am so excited to go out on the floor and — i am so excited to go out on the floor and danced my heart out! | floor and danced my heart out! i can't believe... we _ floor and danced my heart out! i can't believe... we are - floor and danced my heart out! i can't believe... we are in - floor and danced my heart out! i can't believe... we are in the i can't believe... we are in the final. can't believe... we are in the final- she _ can't believe... we are in the final. she is _ can't believe... we are in the final. she is excited, - can't believe. .. we are in the final. she is excited, i- can't believe... we are in the final. she is excited, i am - can't believe... we are in the - final. she is excited, i am nervous, but i can't — final. she is excited, i am nervous, but i can't wait. _ final. she is excited, i am nervous, but i can't wait. we _ final. she is excited, i am nervous, but i can't wait. we are _ final. she is excited, i am nervous, but i can't wait. we are through - final. she is excited, i am nervous, but i can't wait. we are through to | but i can't wait. we are through to the strictly — but i can't wait. we are through to the strictly come _ but i can't wait. we are through to the strictly come dancing - but i can't wait. we are through to the strictly come dancing final. i the strictly come dancing final. final! _ the strictly come dancing final. final! . , the strictly come dancing final. final! ., , ., ., ., final! the wait is almost over, and the celebrity _ final! the wait is almost over, and the celebrity class _ final! the wait is almost over, and the celebrity class of _ final! the wait is almost over, and the celebrity class of 23 _ final! the wait is almost over, and the celebrity class of 23 to - the celebrity class of 23 to will soon find out which one of them will be lifting that all—important glitterball trophy. i be lifting that all-important glitterball trophy.— be lifting that all-important glitterball trophy. i hope we win, eve bod glitterball trophy. i hope we win, everybody hepes _ glitterball trophy. i hope we win, everybody hopes they _ glitterball trophy. i hope we win, everybody hopes they win, - glitterball trophy. i hope we win, everybody hopes they win, but i l glitterball trophy. i hope we win, l everybody hopes they win, but i am just happy to be sharing the stage one last time for our show dance. if one last time for our show dance. if we won, i think it would feel like a miracle! _ we won, i think it would feel like a miracle! , we won, i think it would feel like a miracle!- just _ we won, i think it would feel like a miracle! yes! just because we have been through _ miracle! yes! just because we have been through so _ miracle! yes! just because we have been through so many ups and downs, and when _ been through so many ups and downs, and when i _ been through so many ups and downs, and when i say ups and downs, i know

we have _ and when i say ups and downs, i know we have all— and when i say ups and downs, i know we have all had this challenges in this ride, — we have all had this challenges in this ride, but to go from multiple dance _ this ride, but to go from multiple dance office and then also to being the only— dance office and then also to being the only couple they got a perfect scorem _ the only couple they got a perfect scorem i — the only couple they got a perfect score... ., �* ~ ., score... i don't think we have even thouuht score... i don't think we have even thought about _ score... i don't think we have even thought about winning. _ score... i don't think we have even thought about winning. each i score... i don't think we have even thought about winning. each week| score... i don't think we have even i thought about winning. each week we try to _ thought about winning. each week we try to make _ thought about winning. each week we try to make the — thought about winning. each week we try to make the most _ thought about winning. each week we try to make the most of— thought about winning. each week we try to make the most of it _ thought about winning. each week we try to make the most of it because i try to make the most of it because each _ try to make the most of it because each week— try to make the most of it because each week you _ try to make the most of it because each week you never _ try to make the most of it because each week you never know- try to make the most of it because each week you never know when . try to make the most of it because each week you never know when it will end. _ each week you never know when it will end. and— each week you never know when it will end, and now— each week you never know when it will end, and now we _ each week you never know when it will end, and now we are - each week you never know when it will end, and now we are in- each week you never know when it will end, and now we are in the i will end, and now we are in the final— will end, and now we are in the final week, _ will end, and now we are in the final week, hang _ will end, and now we are in the final week, hang on— will end, and now we are in the final week, hang on a - will end, and now we are in the final week, hang on a minute, i will end, and now we are in the. finalweek, hang on a minute, we will end, and now we are in the- finalweek, hang on a minute, we are inthe— finalweek, hang on a minute, we are in the final! _ finalweek, hang on a minute, we are in the final! we — finalweek, hang on a minute, we are in the final! we could _ finalweek, hang on a minute, we are in the final! we could win! _ finalweek, hang on a minute, we are in the final! we could win! i!!- finalweek, hang on a minute, we are in the final! we could win!— in the final! we could win! it would 'ust be in the final! we could win! it would just be amazing — in the final! we could win! it would just be amazing because _ in the final! we could win! it would just be amazing because it - in the final! we could win! it would just be amazing because it would l just be amazing because it would show all the ups and downs we have had in this competition was so worth it because we have just pulled through each time and push through. it has been an emotionaljourney for all of the contestants over the last three months with lots of tears along the way. it three months with lots of tears along the way-— along the way. it will be a dramatic niaht, i along the way. it will be a dramatic night. i can — along the way. it will be a dramatic night. i can feel— along the way. it will be a dramatic night, i can feel it. _ along the way. it will be a dramatic night, i can feel it. you _ along the way. it will be a dramatic night, i can feel it. you see - along the way. it will be a dramatic night, i can feel it. you see people| night, i can feel it. you see people c in: night, i can feel it. you see people crying and — night, i can feel it. you see people crying and you _ night, i can feel it. you see people crying and you think, _ night, i can feel it. you see people crying and you think, well, - night, i can feel it. you see people crying and you think, well, it i night, i can feel it. you see people crying and you think, well, it is i crying and you think, well, it is really— crying and you think, well, it is really getting to them. when you are in it yourself, i have cried so much — in it yourself, i have cried so much i_ in it yourself, i have cried so much. i didn't think he could cry but he has — much. i didn't think he could cry but he has been crying. but despite their experience _ but he has been crying. but despite their experience coming _ but he has been crying. but despite their experience coming to - but he has been crying. but despite their experience coming to an i but he has been crying. but despite their experience coming to an end, | their experience coming to an end, they still have a few surprises left

foot tonight's final. haste they still have a few surprises left foot tonight's final.— foot tonight's final. we have got our fun, foot tonight's final. we have got our fun. cute — foot tonight's final. we have got our fun, cute quick-step - foot tonight's final. we have got our fun, cute quick-step that i foot tonight's final. we have got| our fun, cute quick-step that we foot tonight's final. we have got i our fun, cute quick-step that we did our fun, cute quick—step that we did in week two which was at a moment for us, and we have our rumba that is so emotional and passionate, and then we also have our showdowns, which again, people haven't seen so we are really excited. the which again, people haven't seen so we are really excited.— we are really excited. the show dances very _ we are really excited. the show dances very fun _ we are really excited. the show dances very fun and _ we are really excited. the show dances very fun and uplift i we are really excited. the show| dances very fun and uplift thing, we are really excited. the show i dances very fun and uplift thing, it is literally— dances very fun and uplift thing, it is literally uplifting at times. yes, _ is literally uplifting at times. yes, hopefully people enjoy it and honefully— yes, hopefully people enjoy it and hopefully people smile, and that is what it— hopefully people smile, and that is what it is_ hopefully people smile, and that is what it is about. the all-important question--- — what it is about. the all-important question... where _ what it is about. the all-important question... where is _ what it is about. the all-important question... where is that - what it is about. the all-important question... where is that glitter i question... where is that glitter ball going to live? question. .. where is that glitter ball going to live?— question... where is that glitter ball going to live? since day one i said if we ever _ ball going to live? since day one i said if we ever win _ ball going to live? since day one i said if we ever win the equitable, | ball going to live? since day one i | said if we ever win the equitable, i would love — said if we ever win the equitable, i would love to _ said if we ever win the equitable, i would love to take _ said if we ever win the equitable, i would love to take a _ said if we ever win the equitable, i would love to take a picture - said if we ever win the equitable, i would love to take a picture with l would love to take a picture with it. hold — would love to take a picture with it. hold it — would love to take a picture with it, hold it with you, _ would love to take a picture with it, hold it with you, and - would love to take a picture with it, hold it with you, and i- would love to take a picture with it, hold it with you, and i wouldl it, hold it with you, and i would like to— it, hold it with you, and i would like to give _ it, hold it with you, and i would like to give it _ it, hold it with you, and i would like to give it to _ it, hold it with you, and i would like to give it to you _ it, hold it with you, and i would like to give it to you as - it, hold it with you, and i would like to give it to you as a - like to give it to you as a massive thank— like to give it to you as a massive thank you — like to give it to you as a massive thank you for getting _ like to give it to you as a massive thank you for getting me - like to give it to you as a massive thank you for getting me throughj thank you for getting me through week— thank you for getting me through week one — thank you for getting me through week one and _ thank you for getting me through week one and week— thank you for getting me through week one and week two - thank you for getting me through week one and week two and i thank you for getting me throughl week one and week two and week threem _ week one and week two and week threem and — week one and week two and week three... and every— week one and week two and week three... and every week - week one and week two and week three... and every week after i week one and week two and week. three... and every week after that! yeah, _ three... and every week after that! yeah, we _ three... and every week after that! yeah, we have _ three... and every week after that! yeah, we have not— three... and every week after that! yeah, we have not come _ three... and every week after that! yeah, we have not come to - three... and every week after that! yeah, we have not come to an- yeah, we have not come to an agreement— yeah, we have not come to an agreement aware _ yeah, we have not come to an agreement aware it _ yeah, we have not come to an agreement aware it will - yeah, we have not come to an agreement aware it will go. i

we shall see. too close to call. i am sandwiched between two veterans of the dance floor. you am sandwiched between two veterans of the dance floor.— of the dance floor. you were great. you did better, _ of the dance floor. you were great. you did better, community- you did better, community fantastically. you loved it. some still question _ fantastically. you loved it. some still question my _ fantastically. you loved it. some still question my ability. - fantastically. you loved it. some still question my ability. i- fantastically. you loved it. some still question my ability. i did i still question my ability. i did love — still question my ability. i did love it. — still question my ability. i did love it, absolutely.— still question my ability. i did love it, absolutely. you had a great artner. love it, absolutely. you had a great partner- and _ love it, absolutely. you had a great partner- and it _ love it, absolutely. you had a great partner. and it is _ love it, absolutely. you had a great partner. and it is the _ love it, absolutely. you had a great partner. and it is the friendships i partner. and it is the friendships you make after doing something like that. you make friends for life. what about the highlights of the world _ what about the highlights of the world cup? i cannot believe it is finally— world cup? i cannot believe it is finally over _ world cup? i cannot believe it is finally over this weekend. tomorrow the final— finally over this weekend. tomorrow the final is_ finally over this weekend. tomorrow the final is at three o'clock as well— the final is at three o'clock as well on — the final is at three o'clock as well on bbc one. argentina and france, — well on bbc one. argentina and france, what i tournament it has been _ france, what i tournament it has been. argentina losing to saudi arabia, — been. argentina losing to saudi arabia, during that? japan coming back against germany? it arabia, during that? japan coming back against germany?— arabia, during that? japan coming back against germany? it does not... you said yesterday, _ back against germany? it does not... you said yesterday, loads _ back against germany? it does not... you said yesterday, loads of - back against germany? it does not... you said yesterday, loads of people l you said yesterday, loads of people don't like it. i think it does. we will see what _ don't like it. i think it does. we will see what it means to morocco.

and of— will see what it means to morocco. and of the — will see what it means to morocco. and of the final, it is all about pride — the world cup has reached its last weekend. this comes after a tournament within football terms has been pretty gripping from the start. joe lynskey looks back on qatar 2022. a controversial stage has brought captivating moment.— a controversial stage has brought captivating moment. messi! he has missed it! and _ captivating moment. messi! he has missed it! and it _ captivating moment. messi! he has missed it! and it is _ captivating moment. messi! he has missed it! and it is in _ captivating moment. messi! he has missed it! and it is in for— captivating moment. messi! he has missed it! and it is in for another! i missed it! and it is in for another! the bowl is not out of play. germany are out. and he hasn't done it. it is north african world cup history! it is moroccan world cup history! 32 teams have been throughjoy it is moroccan world cup history! 32 teams have been through joy and despair. now this world cup hasjust two games left to run. the despair. now this world cup has 'ust two games left to rumi two games left to run. the groups of four have been _ two games left to run. the groups of four have been absolutely _ two games left to run. the groups of four have been absolutely incredible| four have been absolutely incredible in the sense that in the last minute

of the last match, you would not know who goes ahead. thanks to everyone who was involved to make this world cup the best world cup ever. it this world cup the best world cup ever. , . . this world cup the best world cup ever, , ., . ., this world cup the best world cup ever. , ., . ., ~ ., ., ever. it is france and argentina who no on to ever. it is france and argentina who go on to the — ever. it is france and argentina who go on to the final _ ever. it is france and argentina who go on to the final stop _ ever. it is france and argentina who go on to the final stop while - ever. it is france and argentina who go on to the final stop while in i ever. it is france and argentina who go on to the final stop while in a i go on to the final stop while in a play—off for third, croatia plate morocco. play-off for third, croatia plate morocco. �* a, . ., play-off for third, croatia plate morocco. �* . ., ., , play-off for third, croatia plate i morocco-_ they morocco. and morocco leads! they were one of _ morocco. and morocco leads! they were one of the history _ morocco. and morocco leads! they were one of the history makers, i morocco. and morocco leads! they| were one of the history makers, the first african team to reach the last four, and at this world cup, the strength has spread. teams from each continent reached lockouts for the first time, those are the rounds where it can all change on one strike. england's pain is in what might have been, while wales went out in the group stage is just one goalfrom the spot. out in the group stage is just one goal from the spot. for both, the hurt still turns to focus. the euros in germany are injune 202a. hurt still turns to focus. the euros in germany are injune 2024.! hurt still turns to focus. the euros in germany are injune 202a. ! do in germany are in june 2024. i do ho -e in germany are in june 2024. i do hope gareth _ in germany are in june 2024. i do hope gareth stays, _ in germany are in june 2024. i do hope gareth stays, i _

in germany are injune 2024. ! u hope gareth stays, i think it is right the decision is down to him. he is doing a really good job. the only thing you would say is perhaps he hasn't really things in the game medically when it is not going well and we haven't won the world cup, but we are going in the right direction. england is playing really good, attractive foot or with lots of exciting young players. why would you mess with it now? it absolutely her, that speaks volumes is where we have come as a nation and it is a positive christmas wish. look how far we have _ positive christmas wish. look how far we have come. it _ positive christmas wish. look how far we have come. it is _ positive christmas wish. look how far we have come. it is a - positive christmas wish. look how i far we have come. it is a tournament of shocks and — far we have come. it is a tournament of shocks and surprises, _ far we have come. it is a tournament of shocks and surprises, but - far we have come. it is a tournament of shocks and surprises, but the i of shocks and surprises, but the teams there at the end of two of football's superpowers. kylian mbappe they could be a true winner at age 23, while leila massey still does the extraordinary at age 35. —— lionel messi. to win the world cup would be the greatest way to the career. the third place play—off is often the match that none

of the teams want to be involved with. but for morocco it seems different, after the history making tournament. i think it is a good match to play, because you can and third in the world, something that has never happened for an african team, but the world cup. after the loss to france, of course are disappointed. but like i said, we played good. we reached the semi—final of the world cup. so after the game, a day later, we can be heavy. ahead of tomorrow's world cup final between argentina and france five french players have been suffering from a cold virus. those that could, took part in a full training session yesterday, with some squad members isolating in their rooms. the players insist there's nothing to worry about. translation: no, we're not. we're afraid of the virus. they are and

adrian had a headache, little stomachache. i made them a little tea with ginger and honey and they were better. but no, we are not worried about stop i hope everyone is getting better, i hope everybody will be ready for the final. ! am will be ready for the final. i am with them _ will be ready for the final. i am with them on _ will be ready for the final. i am with them on the _ will be ready for the final. i am with them on the ginger. i will be ready for the final. i am with them on the ginger. and two. and garlic. {3h with them on the ginger. and two. and rarlic. , , with them on the ginger. and two. and garlic- l _ with them on the ginger. and two. and garlic.- i wouldn't i and garlic. oh yes. i wouldn't actually be — and garlic. oh yes. i wouldn't actually be able _ and garlic. oh yes. i wouldn't actually be able to _ and garlic. oh yes. i wouldn't actually be able to tell, i i and garlic. oh yes. i wouldn'tl actually be able to tell, i garlic every day. actually be able to tell, i garlic every day-— every day. poor roger, in the middle. the _ every day. poor roger, in the middle. the double _ every day. poor roger, in the| middle. the double whammy. every day. poor roger, in the i middle. the double whammy. good every day. poor roger, in the _ middle. the double whammy. good tips from the french team, they will be all right with their ginger and honey. now onto winds champions league. chelsea cruised into the quarter—finals of the women's champions league with a 4—0 away win at albanian champions vllaznia. substitute keterina svitkova scored their third goal. emma hayes' side remain unbeaten in the competition and lead group a with a game to go. it was a real thrashing for leinster

at the rug, securing bonus points in the first half at five tries, two from ronan kelleher. they led 31—0 at the break. the domination continued in the second half as gloucester were run ragged, formal tries in a second forjames lowe. elsewhere, auto were beaten by sharks. ahead of the new tennis season commemorative county has appointed a new coach, her 1518 months. it is the german, sebastian sykes, currently in abu dhabi with last year's champion. their working relationship did begin with a defeat, as raducanu lost to the finalist was your birth. this was an exhibition match, though. he previously helped belinda bencic to a gold in tokyo and has worked with two—time grand slam champion victoria azarenka. and's cameron norrie lost to stefan tsitsipas in the men's event. it is the second time in a week they have met. cameron norrie won the first exhibition but this time development for came through in straight sets. three—time world champion mark williams has become the oldest player to make a competitive 147 break. williams was having a dismal time of it against neil robertson,

and was three frames to nil down in their english open quarter—final when he found form. the 47—year—old celebrated the third maximum break of his career, but it wasn't enough to stop him losing the match 5—3. history has been made at the pdc world darts championship, with 18—year—old beau greaves, becoming the youngest woman, to play on the alexandra palace stage. g reaves had been on superb form on the women's tour ahead of her match against willie o'connor, and showed signs of her quality througout this match. but despite her best efforts, o'connor prevailed by three sets to nil, with both players soaking up the applause, afterwards. it wasn't just the players enjoying the atmosphere at the darts. singer/songwriter lewis capaldi took part in the nine—dart challenge ahead of the evening's matches. with that celebration, i think it's fair to say he enjoyed himself when he took to the stage.

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hello from new york. i'm tom brook 's, and welcome to our talking movies review of 2022 special edition. in today's programme, we look back at highlights from the you're in cinema. we review many of the major media events of 2022, and we look at the film is that nobody thought would become big global hit, as well as the breakout arthouse offerings, plus my top ten films of the year. without doubt one of the biggest media events of 2022 was the arrival of james biggest media events of 2022 was the arrival ofjames cameron's biggest media events of 2022 was the arrival of james cameron's sci—fi epic avatar: the way of water. it is of course a sequel to his 2009 avatar, which became the biggest grossing film of all time. i went with some trepidation to see the new picture the other day here in

manhattan. i say trepidation because it is more than three hours long. well, i did survive, and i was very impressed by the cinema technology. it really is beautiful to watch. but in terms of storytelling, it is a bit thin. avatar had its world premier in london, and it is from bad but our baloney brings us more. the world of pandora is back on cinema screens. 13 years afterjames cameron conquered the box office with his sci—fi blockbuster, the director is reuniting with his original cast for the first of four opposed avatar sequels. —— proposed. the first four followed marina jake sully as he takes on an alien or avatar body, in order to better integrate with the local naa'avi population. through the movie he forms a personal attachment to the group and comes to lead them against

the evil human corporation out to mind the moon for profit. the film was notable for its advances in performance capture technology, computer—generated visuals and the fact that it was supposed to usher in a new era in 3d filmmaking. you knew this would _ in a new era in 3d filmmaking. um, knew this would happen? in a new era in 3d filmmaking. you knew this would happen? the - in a new era in 3d filmmaking. you knew this would happen? the 3d l knew this would happen? the 3d revolution may _ knew this would happen? the 3d revolution may not _ knew this would happen? the 3d revolution may not have - knew this would happen? the 3d revolution may not have lasted, | knew this would happen? the 3d i revolution may not have lasted, but it did make a huge amount of money. almost $3 billion. the way of water picks up over a decade later, with jake and his family now facing a new threat and being driven to pandora's water areas in search of sanctuary. cameron has spent the last 13 years mapping out future instalments of the franchise, as well as perfecting performance capture technology that can now be used by the actors while they are filming underwater. but will the public be interested in a

sequel to a film that was released over a decade ago, and has seen its influence wayne among the rise of the superhero movie? that influence wayne among the rise of the superhero movie?— influence wayne among the rise of the superhero movie? that was a very lecitimate the superhero movie? that was a very legitimate concern. _ the superhero movie? that was a very legitimate concern. i _ the superhero movie? that was a very legitimate concern. i didn't _ the superhero movie? that was a very legitimate concern. i didn't feel - legitimate concern. i didn't feel that instinctively, but it was always a possibility. then we dropped ourfirst always a possibility. then we dropped our first teaser trailer in manta had hundred and a0 million views in 2a hours. i am not worried about it anymore. what does worry me is that the market has contracted due to the kind of double punch of streaming under the pandemic. it is coming back, slowly coming back, we are out may 80% of what we were in 2019, and back when we released the first movie. can we be profitable in a changed market? are wejust the last dinosaur, dying after comet hit? i couldn't tell you that right now. we will know in a few weeks, i guess. now. we will know in a few weeks, i cuess. ~ , ., now. we will know in a few weeks, i cuess.~ , ., now. we will know in a few weeks, i cuess. ~ , ., .,

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box office, but it will have to do tremendous businessjust to break even. james cameron is hoping that big money will mean he gets to release his plan avatar sequels, as well as demonstrate that following a difficult few years, large audiences are ready to return, and proved that cinema going is alive and well in a post—covid world. cinema going is alive and well in a post-covid world.— cinema going is alive and well in a post-covid world. music. a year ago, music. a yearago, stephen music. a year ago, stephen spielberg was busy promoting west side story, a film set in this new york neighbourhood in the 1950s. this year he has made his mark with a very different show cold the fabelmans, which i really loved. you get the impression after watching

this movie that you really know stephen spielberg. fill this movie that you really know stephen spielberg.— this movie that you really know stehen s-aielber. �* , ., , stephen spielberg. all these dreams, that ou stephen spielberg. all these dreams, that you never — stephen spielberg. all these dreams, that you never forget. _ stephen spielberg. all these dreams, that you never forget. the _ stephen spielberg. all these dreams, that you never forget. the fabelmansj that you never forget. the fabelmans is much more — that you never forget. the fabelmans is much more intimate _ that you never forget. the fabelmans is much more intimate than _ that you never forget. the fabelmans is much more intimate than steven i is much more intimate than steven spielberg's snow movies, like indiana jones orjurassic park or even last year's indiana jones orjurassic park or even last yea r�*s west indiana jones orjurassic park or even last year's west side story. it is the story of his family life as he grew up, and the role that movies played in his formative years. he made the film with the encouragement of screenwriter tony kushner, with whom he has collaborated before. i've always found ways of putting my personal life and everything i have done. there is pieces of me and everything, i never directed. but this is a really focused, intentional story of coming—of—age, i've never made a coming—of—age story before i never told one so close to my own experiences and my own heart. 0nly close to my own experiences and my own heart. only the names were changed, to protect the innocent.

when you love something you also have to _ when you love something you also have to take care of it. this when you love something you also have to take care of it.— have to take care of it. this is more important _ have to take care of it. this is more important than - have to take care of it. this is more important than your - have to take care of it. this is - more important than your hobby. can ou sto more important than your hobby. you stop calling it a hobby? more important than your hobby. can you stop calling it a hobby? avatar. you stop calling it a hobby? avatar has really helped _ you stop calling it a hobby? avatar has really helped by _ you stop calling it a hobby? avatar has really helped by strong - has really helped by strong performances, michelle williams brilliant playing of spielberg's mother, who had affections for a man other than her husband. and canadian actor gabriella bell is also strong playing spielberg in his teenage years. it is supported on a family weather is a lot of love where relationships are far from simple. it feels like an honest depiction of what went on in spielberg's family, were not everyone comes out looking great. d0 were not everyone comes out looking areat. ,, were not everyone comes out looking areat. ., , ., were not everyone comes out looking areat. ., ., .,, great. do you always have to be the centre of attention? _ great. do you always have to be the centre of attention? stop _ great. do you always have to be the centre of attention? stop shouting l centre of attention? stop shouting at her! there _ centre of attention? stop shouting at her! there has _ centre of attention? stop shouting at her! there has been _ centre of attention? stop shouting at her! there has been nothing - centre of attention? stop shouting | at her! there has been nothing but disresect at her! there has been nothing but disrespect from _ at her! there has been nothing but disrespect from you! _ at her! there has been nothing but disrespect from you! i _ at her! there has been nothing but disrespect from you! i am - at her! there has been nothing but disrespect from you! i am your - disrespect from you! i am your mother! — disrespect from you! i am your mother! ., , disrespect from you! i am your mother! . , . disrespect from you! i am your mother! ., , ., , mother! families are complicated. and i don't — mother! families are complicated. and i don't know _ mother! families are complicated. and i don't know any _ mother! families are complicated. and i don't know any family - mother! families are complicated. and i don't know any family that l mother! families are complicated. and i don't know any family that is not complicated. and our complications are probably not as unusual as somebody else's, so we think this is a big universal reflection. i think everybody, everywhere, with siblings, with

parents, with problems at school, with a passion, hobbies, something that becomes a career, i have think there is a lot of universal truth in there is a lot of universal truth in the story that we are dealing with. the fabelmans is very moving. it will probably feature prominently in the oscar nominations. but sadly, like many other good prestige pictures this year it has been struggling to find an audience in cinemas. movie—goers will come out for big event movies, but not so much for smaller arthouse pictures. what was your favourite part? and... cut! beautiful. _ what was your favourite part? and... cut! beautiful. good. _ what was your favourite part? and... cut! beautiful. good. among - what was your favourite part? and... cut! beautiful. good. among the - cut! beautiful. good. among the actors who _ cut! beautiful. good. among the actors who made _ cut! beautiful. good. among the actors who made quite _ cut! beautiful. good. among the actors who made quite an - cut! beautiful. good. among thej actors who made quite an impact cut! beautiful. good. among the i actors who made quite an impact in the end of the year films with written's emma corrin, his perhaps best known for playing diana in the background. in 2022, more and more award shows became gender neutral. this development is supported by emma corrin who identifies as non— binary. and as you might imagine,

the actor is also a big fan of the dh lawrence novel in which the film is based. emma jones tells us more. confusing sex with love not is nothing like that! yes, it is. leda; nothing like that! yes, it is. lady chatterley's _ nothing like that! yes, it is. lady chatterley's lover _ nothing like that! yes, it is. lady chatterley's lover has _ nothing like that! yes, it is. lady chatterley's lover has always provoked discussion. the book was banned and classed as obscene as late as the 1960s because of its sexual content. in 2022, became a crown's emma plays a wife finds fulfilment with the husband of a gamekeeper. played byjack gamekeeper. played by jack o'connell. gamekeeper. played byjack o'connell. times might have changed since the book public publication but they find much in the narrative thatis but they find much in the narrative that is relevant now. it but they find much in the narrative that is relevant now.— but they find much in the narrative that is relevant now. it speaks very much like to _ that is relevant now. it speaks very much like to the _ that is relevant now. it speaks very much like to the times _ that is relevant now. it speaks very much like to the times we - that is relevant now. it speaks very much like to the times we live - that is relevant now. it speaks very much like to the times we live in i much like to the times we live in today. obviously things have progressed, but i also think that the society we live in is very fragile and the rights of women's bodies are very fragile, and i think it is a celebration of autonomy. not

like any man i have ever met before. you are not like any other woman. her performance has been highly rated by critics. the actor has said they are non— binary meaning they have a gender identity that doesn't fit into the male—female binary and they use they and then pronounce. i also recently told the bbc they would support acting categories and award ceremonies becoming gender neutral. , ., , ., award ceremonies becoming gender neutral. , ., , neutral. this love is all consuming. theirs is a — neutral. this love is all consuming. theirs is a powerful _ neutral. this love is all consuming. theirs is a powerful new— neutral. this love is all consuming. theirs is a powerful new voice. - neutral. this love is all consuming. theirs is a powerful new voice. in l theirs is a powerful new voice. in 2022 they have become a sought—after actor starting with another much talked about young celebrity, harry styles in british drama my policeman. he stars as a young officer in 1950 england, forced to hide his sexuality.— officer in 1950 england, forced to hide his sexuality. lady chatterley. sor , i hide his sexuality. lady chatterley. sorry. i didn't _ hide his sexuality. lady chatterley. sorry, i didn't mean _ hide his sexuality. lady chatterley. sorry, i didn't mean to _ hide his sexuality. lady chatterley. sorry, i didn't mean to intrude. - sorry, i didn't mean to intrude. would — sorry, i didn't mean to intrude. would you _ sorry, i didn't mean to intrude. would you like to come in? england

ofthat would you like to come in? england of that era of _ would you like to come in? england of that era of the _ would you like to come in? england of that era of the first _ would you like to come in? england of that era of the first world - would you like to come in? england of that era of the first world war i of that era of the first world war is equally repressive, but lady chatterley finds freedom, and that was the attract chin for corrin taking the part. the was the attract chin for corrin taking the part.— was the attract chin for corrin taking the part. the first time we met, they shared _ taking the part. the first time we met, they shared with _ taking the part. the first time we met, they shared with me - taking the part. the first time we met, they shared with me that i taking the part. the first time we i met, they shared with me that they felt very strong connection with the material, especially the scene where they are naked in the rain. as of this is one of the most iconic moment of freedom that i have ever read and i really want to do it, i want to explore the feeling of liberating freedom. is want to explore the feeling of liberating freedom.— want to explore the feeling of liberating freedom. is that right? yeah, liberating freedom. is that right? yeah. yeah- _ liberating freedom. is that right? yeah, yeah. and _ liberating freedom. is that right? yeah, yeah. and why _ liberating freedom. is that right? yeah, yeah. and why was - liberating freedom. is that right? yeah, yeah. and why was that? l liberating freedom. is that right? yeah, yeah. and why was that? i | yeah, yeah. and why was that? i think itiust _ yeah, yeah. and why was that? i think itjustjumped _ yeah, yeah. and why was that? i think itjustjumped out - yeah, yeah. and why was that? i think itjustjumped out at - yeah, yeah. and why was that? i think itjustjumped out at me i think itjustjumped out at me because it sort of terrified me and entice me in equal measure. i was excited to make that happen. it is amazing, isn't it?— excited to make that happen. it is amazing, isn't it? physical intimacy is an essential— amazing, isn't it? physical intimacy is an essential part _ amazing, isn't it? physical intimacy is an essential part of _ amazing, isn't it? physical intimacy is an essential part of this - is an essential part of this narrative, but actors have become more outspoken about whether they felt comfortable filming sex scenes

or not. it felt comfortable filming sex scenes or not. ., , , , _, or not. it will only be the second man i have _ or not. it will only be the second man i have ever— or not. it will only be the second man i have ever had _ or not. it will only be the second man i have ever had sex - or not. it will only be the second man i have ever had sex with. i or not. it will only be the second i man i have ever had sex with. emma thom son man i have ever had sex with. emma thompson in — man i have ever had sex with. emma thompson in her— man i have ever had sex with. emma thompson in her recent _ man i have ever had sex with. emma thompson in her recent film - man i have ever had sex with. emma thompson in her recent film about i thompson in her recent film about the sexual awakening of a woman prays the idea of using intimacy co—ordinators on films that. this reduction also worked with one. the person who paid lady chatterley in a miniseries in production place so clifford chatterley's nurse thinks films that have changed for the better. ~ ., ., ., ., ., ., better. we are more aware of what needs to be _ better. we are more aware of what needs to be put — better. we are more aware of what needs to be put in _ better. we are more aware of what needs to be put in place _ better. we are more aware of what needs to be put in place with i better. we are more aware of what needs to be put in place with love | needs to be put in place with love scenes that everyone has to be protected, they tend to be more choreographed. in the old days, it was like, ok, get on with it. life was like, 0k, get on with it. life is what we _ was like, 0k, get on with it. life is what we make _ was like, 0k, get on with it. life is what we make of _ was like, 0k, get on with it. life is what we make of it. this i was like, 0k, get on with it. life l is what we make of it. this version also focuses _ is what we make of it. this version also focuses on _ is what we make of it. this version also focuses on the _ is what we make of it. this version also focuses on the many lady i also focuses on the many lady chatterley's life. the ptsd oliver is suffering after the first world war that caused him to isolate himself. the class bitterness between gamekeeper and landowner and so clifford chatterley's own mental

health problems after a wartime injury that leads him to rebuff his wife. but this is emma corrin's film as constance chatterley, and as such, their comment on acting categories between battle and becoming gender neutral have could have a lot of currency good given award season is already under way. for me, one of the more pleasant surprises of the movies in 2022 was the indian film rrr. it is a story of the relationship of two heroes in india when the british were in charge. it is she really escapism together extremely well. rrr is a big movie, an epic action drama, the most expensive india movement every made in bollywood. it is a language film. it is gaining accolades by the

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they don't even remember there were subtitles when they come out of it, and that is what it should be. there is something about rrr that is appealing to people, it goes on the parameters of south asian cinema and allows it to just feel like universal escapism. and although i think a lot of audiences like good escapism because we have so many marble movies and star wars movies and that sort of storytelling has started to feel kind of redundant. financially, the movie has been a _ redundant. financially, the movie has been a big — redundant. financially, the movie has been a big winner, _ redundant. financially, the movie has been a big winner, bringing . redundant. financially, the moviej has been a big winner, bringing in more than 175 million dollars worldwide, setting every box office records for an indian film. ietrui’heh records for an indian film. when everything _ records for an indian film. when everything was _ records for an indian film. when everything was shut _ records for an indian film. when everything was shut down, i records for an indian film. i�*jd�*ué�*u everything was shut down, people started looking at stories from other cultures, they were exposed to

more cultures, more different ways of storytelling. for a period of 1.5 years, when the cinemas were shut down, people got exposed to the other cultures, story narrating and everything. i think that also helped a lot. by the time cinema opened again and people started coming to the theatres, their horizons broadened much wider than before. i think that also is a reason why people are appreciating rrr now. rrr even stands a chance of getting oscar nominations, especially after winning a best director award from a top american film critics group. it is all potentially very good news for indian cinema, which is often overlooked by the academy awards.

every december, i get deliveries here in my new york apartment of many, many boxes like these which come from the hollywood studios and some smaller production companies full of what i would call promotionaljunk designed to promotional junk designed to influence promotionaljunk designed to influence me as a member of a critics group to vote for a particular movie or favour a particular movie or favour a particular movie. this year i have more boxes than ever and i want to show you what is in some of them. oh, this is for argentina 1985. it has got a nice bottle of wine, but there is some food in there. it is quite good because you get a dvd. not many people have dvd players anymore. you get a screenplay. the other thing about all of this is it is very wasteful packaging. sometimes there is nice chocolate... this is put in boots. why would i want that? these books, they are beautifully produced. it must cost a

fortune to put them together. but basically it is all soft promotional material, and ifind that basically it is all soft promotional material, and i find that a basically it is all soft promotional material, and ifind that a bit offputting. well, iam material, and ifind that a bit offputting. well, i am of course i totally incorruptible human being. anybody who knows me will tell you that. so getting all these things like this is not, or did not have any impact at all on me making up my list of the top ten films of the year. at number ten, rrr, at numberten, rrr, the indian action epic for the joy it brings to all who watch it. the musical moments were the best, so vibrant and alive compared to standard escape moviemaking. at number nine, emma thompson plays an older woman seeking sexual adventure with a younger man. nothing else, it proves emma thompson really is a brilliant actor. in thompson really is a brilliant actor. , thompson really is a brilliant actor. ~ ., ., actor. in eighth place, avatar. because it _ actor. in eighth place, avatar. because it is _ actor. in eighth place, avatar. because it is such _ actor. in eighth place, avatar. because it is such an - actor. in eighth place, avatar. l because it is such an impressive feat by james

because it is such an impressive feat byjames cameron in harnessing technology to create a magical world. a number seven, the semiautobiographical story of how he developed a passion for moviemaking in the capacities of his family life. his most grown—up film to date and possibly one of his best. we life. his most grown-up film to date and possibly one of his best.- and possibly one of his best. we are from the new _ and possibly one of his best. we are from the new york _ and possibly one of his best. we are from the new york times. _ and possibly one of his best. we are from the new york times. i - and possibly one of his best. we are from the new york times. i believe | from the new york times. i believe you used to work for harvey weinstein. you used to work for harvey weinstein— you used to work for harvey weinstein. ., ., , , ., , weinstein. then the areas the story of two new — weinstein. then the areas the story of two new york — weinstein. then the areas the story of two new york times _ weinstein. then the areas the story of two new york times journalist i weinstein. then the areas the story l of two new york times journalist who wrote a report on the sexual allegations against charlie weinstein that helps spawn the me to movement. a great film paying tribute to the journalistic perspective. at number five, tribute to the journalistic perspective. at numberfive, empire of light, a film from salmond that dealt with racism but it to me it was a compassionate porter of an unpredictable woman prayed brilliantly by olivia colman struggling with mental illness. in fourth place, the belgian film come

close. the disconcerting story of the close friendship between two teenage boys tragically torn apart. photography is like a flash of euphoria. that photography is like a flash of euhoria. �* , euphoria. at number three, documentary _ euphoria. at number three, documentary focusing i euphoria. at number three, documentary focusing on i euphoria. at number three, _ documentary focusing on photography and the efforts to hold the wealthy family responsible for the opioid crisis. very creatively brought together. in the number two position, after sun, experiment or film at times it is a relationship between the father and daughter on holiday in turkey with a great performance from the actor. and the number one film of 2022 is

tar, the story of a conductor with a lust for power played very convincingly by cate blanchett. time is the essential _ convincingly by cate blanchett. time is the essential piece _ convincingly by cate blanchett. time is the essential piece of _ is the essential piece of interpretation. shah is the essential piece of interretation. �* interpretation. an intelligent film written and _ interpretation. an intelligent film written and directed _ interpretation. an intelligent film written and directed by _ interpretation. an intelligent film written and directed by oldfield. | interpretation. an intelligent film i written and directed by oldfield. he brings us a story for our times, one that deals with corporate power relations and cancel culture. well, that brings our special talking movies review of 2022 to a close. we hope you enjoy the programme. please remember you can always reach us online, and you can find us on twitter. from me, tom brooke and the rest of the talking with his team here in new york and london, it is goodbye as we leave you with a song from one of my favourite films of the year rrr.

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good morning. welcome to breakfast, with rogerjohnson and naga munchetty. our headlines today: the abusive birth mother of schoolboy tony hudgell is a step closer to freedom after thejustice secretary's bid to delay her release was declared unlawful. retailers and hospitality venues say rail and postal strikes are threatening to significantly hurt christmas profits. on world cup final weekend, as morroco and croatia battle it out for third place today, with tens of thousands of moroccans, hoping to make the stadium theirs again, as they bid for bronze. how the freezing weather and rising temperatures are leading to more burst pipes — we'll have advice on how to avoid

it prevent it. icy weather again with showers in the west, but it is a weekend of change, as we go from the big freeze to the big thaw. all the details right here on breakfast. it's saturday 17th december. our top story: a high courtjudge has ruled that the justice secretary's bid to keep an abusive mother in prison was unlawful. dominic raab delayed the release of 8—year—old tony hudgell�*s birth mother in august. tony had both legs amputated because of the injuries he sustained from his birth parents, and his family recently won a campaign for tougher sentencing laws for child abusers. simonjones reports. blankets around your doors and windows, switching appliances

a little boy described as an inspiration. this is tony hudgell meeting with the justice secretary last year. dominic raab has been trying to keep the woman who abused tony so badly as a baby behind bars. jodi simpson and her partner anthony smith are in jail, but simpson had been due for release in august, at the halfway point of her 10—year sentence. now dominic raab�*s attempt to block that has been ruled unlawful. not what tony's adopted mother wanted to hear. disappointed. i thought dominic raab had an extremely strong case. obviously we knew that they would be released at some point, so, you know, but every extra day is a bonus, as far as we are concerned. this is the moment tony, inspired by captain sir tom moore, finished the sponsored walk that raised more than £1.5 million for the hospital that treated him. dominic raab had argued the public needed to be protected from tony's birth mother, so he used new discretionary powers to refer her case to the parole board. but the high court heard the probation service had argued that she was not a risk to children she was not

looking after, and thejudge, mrsjustice williams, has concluded: tony's adoptive family have successfully campaigned for tougher sentences for child abusers, known as tony's law, which came into force injune. the family's mp have backed their wishes to see her remain in prison. it is clearly very disappointing because these two people have committed an horrific act against a young child, antonia and his real parents, the parents are actually love him, paul and mark, have been campaigning to get the law changed. they always knew that wasn't going to change for tony, that is in the past, but that is why they were campaigning to get changed for the future.

dominic raab is now considering an appeal, saying he wants to see the most dangerous offenders spend longer in jail. an investigation is under way after two boys, aged five and two, were found dead at an address in east london. police and ambulance crews were called to a property in dagenham yesterday afternoon. a man and a woman — who officers say were known to the victims — have been arrested. officers said family had been informed about the boys' deaths and were being supported. three women who were injured in a crush outside a gig in south london remain in critical condition. the women were at the o2 academy in brixton to see afro—pop singer asake on thursday night. footage from social media shows large crowds, with other images showing people struggling and screaming. the concert was abandoned part—way through. it's the second day of a a8—hour rail strike by rmt union members, and passengers are being advised not to travel by train. the industrial action is over a long—running dispute about pay and job conditions, but comes during the last weekend before christmas,

which is usually a busy time for the retail sector. ben is at st albans market for us. ben, strikes, cold weather and rising prices — what impact could this all have on businesses? well, a lot is riding on this for businesses. all those who worked at st albans market, the traders like joe who runs the stall, she was telling me, this is supposed to be super saturday, the last big shopping weekend before christmas. but the question is, even as traders are setting up down there, and about the other end of the road, plenty of stalls here, the question is, will people come out and shop? as you say, there are train strikes happening, there is the cold weather, and the latest figures, from the research firm springboard, suggests the number of people going to the shops was down in this past week compared with the wheat for, on

average. now, some places have fared better than others, actually, places that are easier to get to car like retail and big shopping malls did a bit better. based on numbers go up. but in city centres and high streets, the numbers of shoppers were down. and even if you set aside the impact of the strikes and the cold weather, the effect of the rising cost of living, we found out this week that inflation is a 10.7%, average prices rising sharply. that means if you spent £100 on various things last christmas, those same things last christmas, those same things on average this year would cost you £110 70 p. 50 many people are saying in surveys that they plan to spend less this christmas, they aren't going to be splashing out simply because they don't have the spare cash available to do that. remember, this is a year that began with covid restrictions still in place. retailers, hospitality firms, were all hoping, pinning their

hopes, on christmas being a big boost. but the moment it is hard to see weather that will actually be a reality. see weather that will actually be a reali . . .. see weather that will actually be a reali . ., ~ , ., ., ., reality. then, thank you for that. catch u- reality. then, thank you for that. catch up with _ reality. then, thank you for that. catch up with you _ reality. then, thank you for that. catch up with you later. - as we've been hearing, it's been another week of widespread industrial action, as different sectors campaign over pay and working conditions. nurses in england, wales and northern ireland will strike for a second time next tuesday, with ambulance workers following the day after in england and wales. our political correspondent jonathan blakejoins us now. jonathan, what pressure is this putting on the government? there is a lot of pressure on the government, as the strikes take hold and the impact on people's daily lives becomes clearer. as you say, rail, bus, highways agency staff striking today, we have the prospect

of more nurses striking, ambulance staff striking into next week. so there is something of a debate under way in westminster, certainly, about what the best course of action is. some voices in the conservative party are saying, look, ministers need to get round the table and negotiate. that is the only way to resolve this. at the moment the government is doing —— is holding firm and showing no sign of wanting to talk to the nurses union in particular about paid. nurses say that the offer which has been made is reasonable and fair, and there has been a suggestion that the independent pay review body which sets the recommended pay increase for public sector workers, should look again at nurses' pay. again, some conservative mps want that to happen. but last night treasury ministerjohn glenn ruled that out, saying that it would set a precedent. if you look to the railway strikes, there looks to be perhaps more chance of doing a deal in the nearfuture perhaps more chance of doing a deal in the near future there, a slightly different pace, of course, because most are working in the private

sector for the train companies, but the boss of the rmt union, nick lynch, said that progress was achievable yesterday, with transport minister hugh merriman saying deal was done would be smaller tssa union, signed that workers want to resolve this. but if there is going to be a resolution about the strikes happening in the public sector it is not going to come quickly. thank ou, not going to come quickly. thank you. jonathan- — not going to come quickly. thank you, jonathan. interesting - not going to come quickly. thank. you, jonathan. interesting reading that quote from nick lynch saying it would need goodwill and compromise. the season of goodwill, may become who knows? ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky has said moscow could carry out more massive strikes on the country. his comments came after russia launched more than 70 missiles yesterday, aimed at the ukraine critical infrastructure. officials said about nine power plants were hit and work is still under way to restore electricity, heating and water. hugo bachega is in kyiv for us now, what more do we know this morning? hugo, good morning. what more do we know? there is an expectation of

more strikes, but how is ukraine covering of those critical infrastructure buildings? good morninu , infrastructure buildings? good morning, naga. _ infrastructure buildings? good morning, naga. good - infrastructure buildings? (ems. morning, naga. good morning, everybody. the ukrainians say these attacks are likely to continue. we just had an update from the mayor here in kyiv who said that the water supplies have now been fully restored, but parts of the city remained without electricity and heating, and as you can see, it has been cold, it has been snowing and raining, but obviously a very difficult situation for people, not just here in kyiv but also in other parts of the country. to give you an idea of the scale of the attacks, the authority said 76 missiles were fired by russia, the air defence intercepted 60 of those missiles, but more than a dozen hit targets across the country. we have in talking to residents in kyiv, they say they are angry with these attacks because obviously they feel that civilians have become the target. these attacks are happening

as temperatures in many parts of ukraine are now below freezing stop the authorities you have accused russia of weaponising winter with these attacks, and as president zelensky said, russia has still had enough missiles to carry out more heavy strikes, but he said ukrainians would resist. donald trump could face three criminal charges following last year's capitol riots in washington. his supporters stormed congress in january 2021, afterjoe biden won the election. the house of representatives select committee will seek a charge of insurrection, something unprecedented against a former us president. donald trump's role in the unrest has been under investigation, though he denies any wrongdoing. a british charity boss who was asked repeatedly "where she was really from" at a royal reception has received an apology at buckingham palace. lady susan hussey resigned from an honorary palace role after making the comments

to ngozi fulani earlier this month. the two women met on friday and lady susan apologised. in a statement issued by the palace, ms fulani said she accepted the apology. the government is launching a new £18 million public information campaign with tips on how people can reduce their energy usage. it will feature advice like how to turn down the temperature on your boiler. it comes after a week of below freezing temperature around the uk, though many households have resisted turning the heating on, as energy bills soar. our climate editor justin rowlatt reports. blankets around your doors and windows, switching appliances off at the plug and turning down the heat on your boiler. these are some of the simple cost—free actions the government says could help households save hundreds of pounds this winter. its £18 million public information campaign launches today with a website to help people to reduce energy usage. as well as slashing our bills and carbon footprints, it is hoped the new campaign

will save the government billions of pounds by reducing the support it needs to give consumers as part of its energy price guarantee. at the moment the price suppliers can charge for each unit of power has been capped by the government. it means the average bill will be around £2500 over the year. the support will be less generous from april, however, with the average bill rising to around £3000 a year. former prime minister liz truss blocked plans for a similar campaign when she was prime minister, despite soaring energy prices after the russian invasion of ukraine. this new campaign will also recommend loft and wall insulation, and temperature sensitive radiator valves is cost effective ways to cut energy bills in the longer term. justin rowlatt, bbc news.

it was only freezing this morning, as opposed to —7 or whatever it has been recently? flan as opposed to -7 or whatever it has been recently?— been recently? can we say it was warmer, been recently? can we say it was warmer. as _ been recently? can we say it was warmer, as opposed _ been recently? can we say it was warmer, as opposed to _ been recently? can we say it was warmer, as opposed to less i been recently? can we say it was| warmer, as opposed to less cold? been recently? can we say it was i warmer, as opposed to less cold? it is notjust semantics, i am so cold. it is actually probably about 10 degrees less cold across most areas this morning. degrees less cold across most areas this morning-— degrees less cold across most areas this morning._ eastern . this morning. quite right! eastern areas still bitterly _ this morning. quite right! eastern areas still bitterly cold, _ this morning. quite right! eastern areas still bitterly cold, some i this morning. quite right! eastern areas still bitterly cold, some ice | areas still bitterly cold, some ice around this morning. please take care. across western areas, showers through the night and super conditions, especially across parts of devon and cornwall. we are about to undergo a big weather change this weekend. we have the cold weather today, but tomorrow the big thaw will begin. mild air will be pushing in from the atlantic. you can see the mild air on this hermas chart, thatis the mild air on this hermas chart, that is all the yellow and amber colours which are going to creep towards us in the next 2a hours. we can see some outbreaks of rain, that will be meeting to mr of cold air

across northern and western areas, so it could still be wintry for a time if you're going travel cross—country tomorrow. i will have more details on that in a minute. although we've seen showers across these western areas, rain around the coast in snow alone, leading to icy conditions. further sleet and snow to northern england through the day, though the far north, and cumbria will brighten up. to the north and west of wales as well, easing a bit in south—west england. away from that, most places dry. temperatures for all above freezing this afternoon, starting to creep up already, but they will fall away again through tonight, because we are seeing clearing skies. cloud increasing towards the south—west later, so after an initial dip temperatures they will lift up to four or five degrees. elsewhere, another widespread frost to take us into sunday, even if temperatures are not as low as they have been in recent days. the problem is that cold air is in place, you shove weather fronts into it, cold air is in place, you shove weatherfronts into it, and on the forward edge rate meets that cold air, we could have a double whammy. fairly icy conditions from rain

falling onto very cold ground across parts of northern eastern england and scotland. across the hills in the northern half of the uk, from mid wales northwoods, this is where we could see a covering of snow. most substantial across scotland, fleeting elsewhere. the chance of some ice, but really, for many, great conditions —— great conditions turning to rain. we will still be on the cold side on sunday, but notice the cold side on sunday, but notice the temperatures to the south and west. 6—10, and if! the temperatures to the south and west. 6—10, and if i take you through the night as rain spreads across all parts, notice that those warmer colours have spread to all areas. 50 by the time we get to the commute on monday morning, temperatures will be in double figures for a fairfew. temperatures will be in double figures for a fair few. a massive change from what you have been used to. but with it, a different outlook. it will be much greyer out there, outbreaks of rain coming and going through the day, especially in the south and west. a breezy day on monday as well. temperatures in the teens as we go through to monday afternoon and as we go through the rest of the build up to christmas, we will stick with that sort of milder story. temperatures but if

not a little bit above average for this time of year. the main what has it is likely to be if you're moving around the country next week, some spells of wet and windy weather and on thursday may be some morning fog as well. we will keep you updated through this coming week. certainly, after what has been quite a prolonged cold spell, tomorrow and into tomorrow night it comes to an end. 50 into tomorrow night it comes to an end. into tomorrow night it comes to an end, . ., into tomorrow night it comes to an end. .., ., ._ .., end. so i can get away with calling that woman. _ end. so i can get away with calling that woman, as _ end. so i can get away with calling that woman, as opposed - end. so i can get away with calling that woman, as opposed to - end. so i can get away with calling that woman, as opposed to less i end. so i can get away with calling i that woman, as opposed to less cold? milder. ll} that woman, as opposed to less cold? milder. :: , ., ., that woman, as opposed to less cold? milder. ii , ., ., ,., milder. 20 degrees warmer than some would sa , milder. 20 degrees warmer than some would say. so — milder. 20 degrees warmer than some would say. so a _ milder. 20 degrees warmer than some would say. so a big — milder. 20 degrees warmer than some would say, so a big change. _ from bread and milk to eggs and vegetables, the cost of basic groceries is getting more expensive. but a mobile food service in north warwickshire is trying to help tackle that issue. a pop—up pantry van is offering cupboard essentials, as well as fresh and frozen goods, all forjust £5, as kevin reide reports. it isa

it is a van with a plan. i plan to feed people in some of the less wealthy villages of north warwickshire. customers pay a £5 fee for each visit, but take away around £30 worth of shopping. this for each visit, but take away around £30 worth of shopping.— £30 worth of shopping. this is a ant £30 worth of shopping. this is a pantry where — £30 worth of shopping. this is a pantry where people _ £30 worth of shopping. this is a pantry where people come i £30 worth of shopping. this is a | pantry where people come along £30 worth of shopping. this is a i pantry where people come along and they can select the food they want, they can select the food they want, they choose as you walk around the pantry, you will see there are options for the sorts of things that people can take. it also covers things like frozen products as well. 76—year—old familiar says it is helping her survive in these difficult times. i helping her survive in these difficult times.— helping her survive in these difficult times. . ., difficult times. i could live quite comfortable _ difficult times. i could live quite comfortable on _ difficult times. i could live quite comfortable on my _ difficult times. i could live quite comfortable on my pension, i difficult times. i could live quite j comfortable on my pension, but difficult times. i could live quite i comfortable on my pension, but once every thing went up, that was it. £108 a week, and you are spending £90 a week on gas and electric and you still have other bills to pay, phone, your worker, and everything. it isjust hard. phone, your worker, and everything. it isjust hard-— it isjust hard. there is not only a mobile pantry- — it isjust hard. there is not only a mobile pantry. the _ it isjust hard. there is not only a mobile pantry. the church - it isjust hard. there is not only a mobile pantry. the church and i mobile pantry. the church and community centre next door year has just met next door so the community

can gather and keep warm. there are services to help people through these difficult times. when it advises families on all sorts of issues from managing finances to the threat of eviction. me issues from managing finances to the threat of eviction.— threat of eviction. we are getting a lot of people _ threat of eviction. we are getting a lot of people that _ threat of eviction. we are getting a lot of people that don't _ threat of eviction. we are getting a lot of people that don't usually i lot of people that don't usually access certain services that are now just having to approach food banks and having to look at charities to support them, so we will offer links with all those things. i am support them, so we will offer links with all those things.— with all those things. i am really stru: aalin with all those things. i am really struggling to _ with all those things. i am really struggling to find _ with all those things. i am really struggling to find food _ with all those things. i am really struggling to find food and i with all those things. i am really struggling to find food and that, | struggling to find food and that, and having this here is a great thing — and having this here is a great thing for— and having this here is a great thing for the community. people other living _ thing for the community. people other living in _ thing for the community. people other living in one _ thing for the community. people other living in one room - thing for the community. people other living in one room right i thing for the community. people i other living in one room right now, no eating _ other living in one room right now, no eating and _ other living in one room right now, no eating and they— other living in one room right now, no eating and they can't even i other living in one room right now, | no eating and they can't even afford to turn _ no eating and they can't even afford to turn their— no eating and they can't even afford to turn their lights _ no eating and they can't even afford to turn their lights on _ no eating and they can't even afford to turn their lights on and _ no eating and they can't even afford to turn their lights on and things i to turn their lights on and things like that — to turn their lights on and things like that. ~ ., ., to turn their lights on and things like that. ~ . . , . to turn their lights on and things like that. ~ . ., , ., ., , like that. meanwhile, palm ilya has cut back on — like that. meanwhile, palm ilya has cut back on almost _ like that. meanwhile, palm ilya has cut back on almost everything i like that. meanwhile, palm ilya has cut back on almost everything and l cutback on almost everything and she is worried it might not be enough. t she is worried it might not be enouah. ., �* ~' ., �* enough. i don't drink, i don't smoke, enough. i don't drink, i don't smoke. i— enough. i don't drink, i don't smoke. i go _ enough. i don't drink, i don't smoke, i go to _ enough. i don't drink, i don't smoke, i go to bingo i enough. i don't drink, i don't smoke, i go to bingo once i enough. i don't drink, i don't smoke, i go to bingo once a | enough. i don't drink, i don't - smoke, i go to bingo once a week with my brother and that is the only bit of with my brother and that is the only

hit of luxury i have in life. see bit of luxury i have in life. see ou bit of luxury i have in life. see you next _ bit of luxury i have in life. see you next week. _ bit of luxury i have in life. see you next week. yes. - bit of luxury i have in life. see you next week. yes. i - bit of luxury i have in life. see i you next week. yes. i am having counselling _ you next week. yes. i am having counselling because _ you next week. yes. i am having counselling because it _ you next week. yes. i am having counselling because it is - you next week. yes. i am having counselling because it is making| you next week. yes. i am having - counselling because it is making me feel dilapidated because i never thought i would be in this position, thought i would be in this position, though i do find it hard, very hard. kevin reed, bbc news. there's more information, support and advice online at the bbc�*s cost of living web page. just search for 'bbc cost of living' in your browser. a lot of advice and tips there. we were talking about the weather and the fact it is getting less cold, warming up, moving above freezing, all the ice will start thawing. water companies are reporting huge numbers of calls from people struggling with frozen and burst pipes because of the cold weather. milder temperatures are expected from tomorrow, but this is likely to bring its own problems as the freeze—thaw process could cause pipes to burst. we're joined now by plumber simon bessell. he is here with us this morning. good morning to you.— he is here with us this morning.

good morning to you. good morning. we sa the good morning to you. good morning. we say the pipes _ good morning to you. good morning. we say the pipes can _ good morning to you. good morning. we say the pipes can burst, - good morning to you. good morning. we say the pipes can burst, and - good morning to you. good morning. we say the pipes can burst, and it. we say the pipes can burst, and it is when the ice melts that the water... . , ~ ., ., , water... that is when we know it has burst, water... that is when we know it has burst. yes- — water. .. that is when we know it has burst. yes- how— water... that is when we know it has burst, yes. how busy _ water. .. that is when we know it has burst, yes. how busy our— water... that is when we know it has burst, yes. how busy our plumbers l burst, yes. how busy our plumbers exectin: burst, yes. how busy our plumbers exneeting to _ burst, yes. how busy our plumbers exneeting to be? — burst, yes. how busy our plumbers expecting to be? i— burst, yes. how busy our plumbers expecting to be? i think _ burst, yes. how busy our plumbers expecting to be? i think they - burst, yes. how busy our plumbers expecting to be? i think they will. expecting to be? i think they will be very... mn; expecting to be? i think they will be ve ~ , , expecting to be? i think they will be very- - -— expecting to be? i think they will beve g , ., ., ._ be very... my friends have already had a lot be very. .. my friends have already had a lot of— be very... my friends have already had a lot of calls _ be very. .. my friends have already had a lot of calls over— be very... my friends have already had a lot of calls over the - be very... my friends have already had a lot of calls over the last - be very... my friends have already had a lot of calls over the last few| had a lot of calls over the last few days and — had a lot of calls over the last few days and there are a lot of things you can _ days and there are a lot of things you can do — days and there are a lot of things you can do first of all to help, because — you can do first of all to help, because it _ you can do first of all to help, because it will be very hard to find a plumben — because it will be very hard to find a plumber. can because it will be very hard to find a lumber. . because it will be very hard to find a plumber-— because it will be very hard to find a lumber. . . . , ., . a plumber. can i ask a question, at this moment _ a plumber. can i ask a question, at this moment in _ a plumber. can i ask a question, at this moment in time, _ a plumber. can i ask a question, at this moment in time, a _ a plumber. can i ask a question, at this moment in time, a pipe - a plumber. can i ask a question, at this moment in time, a pipe could| a plumber. can i ask a question, at l this moment in time, a pipe could be burst because of the ice, because ice expands, yes? water expands when it turns to ice. if you have a pipe, how do you know right now before the warmer, milderweather how do you know right now before the warmer, milder weather comes, how do you know right now before the warmer, milderweather comes, how do you know right now if that pipe is burst? ., ., �* is you know right now if that pipe is burst?_ is there - you know right now if that pipe is burst?_ is there any i you know right now if that pipe is. burst?_ is there any way burst? you don't. is there any way of findin: burst? you don't. is there any way of finding out? _ burst? you don't. is there any way of finding out? there _ burst? you don't. is there any way of finding out? there isn't, - burst? you don't. is there any way of finding out? there isn't, no. - burst? you don't. is there any way of finding out? there isn't, no. so| of finding out? there isn't, no. so we have to _ of finding out? there isn't, no. so we have to be _ of finding out? there isn't, no. so we have to be prepared. - of finding out? there isn't, no. so we have to be prepared. i - of finding out? there isn't, no. so we have to be prepared. i will- we have to be prepared. i will ask you. _ we have to be prepared. i will ask you. where — we have to be prepared. i will ask you, where is your stopper? do you know? _ you, where is your stopper? do you know? ,

you, where is your stopper? do you know?- under— you, where is your stopper? do you know? yes. underthe sink. you, where is your stopper? do you know?- under the sink.- know? yes. under the sink. in the ”arae. know? yes. under the sink. in the garage- if— know? yes. under the sink. in the garage- if you _ know? yes. under the sink. in the garage- if you do _ know? yes. under the sink. in the garage. if you do not _ know? yes. under the sink. in the garage. if you do not know- know? yes. under the sink. in the garage. if you do not know where| garage. if you do not know where that is, garage. if you do not know where that is. as _ garage. if you do not know where that is, as the _ garage. if you do not know where that is, as the pipe starts - garage. if you do not know where. that is, as the pipe starts thawing, we need _ that is, as the pipe starts thawing, we need to— that is, as the pipe starts thawing, we need to turn the water off. that is the _ we need to turn the water off. that is the main — we need to turn the water off. that is the main thing is go and check your— is the main thing is go and check your stopper, and if you haven't turned — your stopper, and if you haven't turned them off for ages, they will be quite _ turned them off for ages, they will be quite stiff. a turned them off for ages, they will be quite stiff-— be quite stiff. a tap or a valve. can i ask _ be quite stiff. a tap or a valve. can i ask a _ be quite stiff. a tap or a valve. can i ask a stupid _ be quite stiff. a tap or a valve. can i ask a stupid question? i l can i ask a stupid question? i am pretty useless when it comes to knowing things like this. there is a tap under the sink which stops... all the water coming into the house, cotdwaterm — all the water coming into the house, coldwater... but all the water coming into the house, coldwater- - -— coldwater. .. but then there is one outside. coldwater. .. but then there is one outside- and _ coldwater. .. but then there is one outside. and there _ coldwater. .. but then there is one outside. and there might - coldwater. .. but then there is one outside. and there might be - coldwater. .. but then there is one outside. and there might be one l outside. and there might be one outside. and there might be one outside or— outside. and there might be one outside or in _ outside. and there might be one outside or in isolation _ outside. and there might be one outside or in isolation valve - outside. and there might be one. outside or in isolation valve under the sink — outside or in isolation valve under the sink. and you have an outside tap. the sink. and you have an outside tan riqht — the sink. and you have an outside tap. right. we need to tire that. and it _ tap. right. we need to tire that. and it might have been frozen. the problem _ and it might have been frozen. the problem is — and it might have been frozen. the problem is that as it gets colder and freezing, it comes into the house. — and freezing, it comes into the house, and it can come in six, ten feet— house, and it can come in six, ten feet into _ house, and it can come in six, ten feet into the — house, and it can come in six, ten feet into the house, between the floors _ feet into the house, between the floors. ~ ., feet into the house, between the floors. ~ . ., , ., , feet into the house, between the floors. . ,, , feet into the house, between the floors. . ,,, floors. where are abreast pipes most likel to floors. where are abreast pipes most likely to occur? _ floors. where are abreast pipes most likely to occur? the _ floors. where are abreast pipes most likely to occur? the problem - floors. where are abreast pipes most likely to occur? the problem is - floors. where are abreast pipes most likely to occur? the problem is if - likely to occur? the problem is if ou have

likely to occur? the problem is if you have an _ likely to occur? the problem is if you have an outside _ likely to occur? the problem is if you have an outside tap, - likely to occur? the problem is if you have an outside tap, the - likely to occur? the problem is if| you have an outside tap, the pipe could _ you have an outside tap, the pipe could be — you have an outside tap, the pipe could be frozen and it has come all the way— could be frozen and it has come all the way into the house and could actually — the way into the house and could actually start to thaw out and be inside _ actually start to thaw out and be inside the — actually start to thaw out and be inside the house underneath the cupboard — inside the house underneath the cupboard in the kitchen cupboard. we need to— cupboard in the kitchen cupboard. we need to make sure we can turn the stop valve — need to make sure we can turn the stop valve offered you to be looking for these _ stop valve offered you to be looking for these. these little isolation valves — for these. these little isolation valves. ., ., , ., valves. hold that still on the camera can _ valves. hold that still on the camera can get _ valves. hold that still on the camera can get a _ valves. hold that still on the camera can get a shot - valves. hold that still on the camera can get a shot of- valves. hold that still on the camera can get a shot of it. | valves. hold that still on the i camera can get a shot of it. we have to turn these — camera can get a shot of it. we have to turn these off. _ camera can get a shot of it. we have to turn these off. at _ camera can get a shot of it. we have to turn these off. at the _ camera can get a shot of it. we have to turn these off. at the moment, i to turn these off. at the moment, that is— to turn these off. at the moment, that is in— to turn these off. at the moment, that is in the on position. if we turn _ that is in the on position. if we turn it— that is in the on position. if we turn it right _ that is in the on position. if we turn it right the way across like that — turn it right the way across like that... then that is in the off position _ that... then that is in the off position. the only from vertical to horizontat — position. the only from vertical to horizontal. it position. the only from vertical to horizontal-— position. the only from vertical to horizontal. , ., horizontal. it has stopped the water auoin out. horizontal. it has stopped the water going out- if— horizontal. it has stopped the water going out- if the _ horizontal. it has stopped the water going out. if the tap _ horizontal. it has stopped the water going out. if the tap is _ horizontal. it has stopped the water going out. if the tap is broken i horizontal. it has stopped the water going out. if the tap is broken or. going out. if the tap is broken or burst, it starts thawing and there is water spraying out, and we can at least stop that. if is water spraying out, and we can at least stop that-— least stop that. if we have a burst inside, it least stop that. if we have a burst inside. it is _ least stop that. if we have a burst inside, it is underneath _ least stop that. if we have a burst inside, it is underneath the i least stop that. if we have a burst inside, it is underneath the sink, l inside, it is underneath the sink, then— inside, it is underneath the sink, then we — inside, it is underneath the sink, then we need to go to that stop valve _ then we need to go to that stop valve and — then we need to go to that stop valve and turn that off.- then we need to go to that stop valve and turn that off. once you have turned _

valve and turn that off. once you have turned your... _ valve and turn that off. once you have turned your... what - valve and turn that off. once you have turned your... what is i valve and turn that off. once you have turned your... what is it i have turned your... what is it called? the one under the sink. open your taps to called? the one under the sink. open yourtaps to drain called? the one under the sink. open your taps to drain the water out of the system as weakly as you can. this the system as weakly as you can. as quick as you can, yes. it will be awful because you might have a hot and full— awful because you might have a hot and full of— awful because you might have a hot and full of water but you need to .et and full of water but you need to get all— and full of water but you need to get all the water out. and and full of water but you need to get all the water out.— and full of water but you need to get all the water out. and then it is not going _ get all the water out. and then it is not going to — get all the water out. and then it is not going to refill— get all the water out. and then it is not going to refill because i get all the water out. and then it is not going to refill because you| is not going to refill because you have turned off the mains switch. how do you stop this even happening in the first place? irate how do you stop this even happening in the first place?— in the first place? we need to make sure we have _ in the first place? we need to make sure we have pipe _ in the first place? we need to make sure we have pipe insulation. i i sure we have pipe insulation. notice the sure we have pipe insulation. i notice the foam around these pipes. this is pipe insulation. it is fairly— this is pipe insulation. it is fairly cheap and we get it for different size pipes, put that on, put some — different size pipes, put that on, put some tape around it to make sure it doesn't— put some tape around it to make sure it doesn't move, and the main one for the _ it doesn't move, and the main one for the outside tap is we have a tap cover. _ for the outside tap is we have a tap cover. made — for the outside tap is we have a tap cover, made from polystyrene again, and put _ cover, made from polystyrene again, and put that— cover, made from polystyrene again, and put that on, do something a simple _ and put that on, do something a simple as— and put that on, do something a simple as an old scarf, wrapped around — simple as an old scarf, wrapped around the _ simple as an old scarf, wrapped around the tap and put a plastic bag over it. _ around the tap and put a plastic bag over it. take— around the tap and put a plastic bag over it, take that —— take that up, that will_

over it, take that —— take that up, that will keep it nice and warm. i have looked in the loft. occasionally, getting the christmas decorations down. we have some of this on our pipes, so you think that is ok, but what about this? can this freeze? can — is ok, but what about this? can this freeze? can freeze. _ is ok, but what about this? can this freeze? can freeze. that _ is ok, but what about this? can this freeze? can freeze. that might i is ok, but what about this? can this| freeze? can freeze. that might even be outside. — freeze? can freeze. that might even be outside, underneath where the outside _ be outside, underneath where the outside tap is but you will have that in— outside tap is but you will have that in the _ outside tap is but you will have that in the loft space. if you have a cold _ that in the loft space. if you have a cold roof. — that in the loft space. if you have a cold roof, where the tank is, he needs— a cold roof, where the tank is, he needs to — a cold roof, where the tank is, he needs to be — a cold roof, where the tank is, he needs to be all insulated. again, try and _ needs to be all insulated. again, try and put— needs to be all insulated. again, try and put some of the installation, put it around, papered around. _ installation, put it around, papered around, covers over... gk, installation, put it around, papered around, covers over. . .— installation, put it around, papered around, covers over... ok, we have done all this- _ around, covers over... ok, we have done all this. but _ around, covers over... ok, we have done all this. but the _ around, covers over... ok, we have done all this. but the pipe - around, covers over... ok, we have done all this. but the pipe burst- done all this. but the pipe burst anyway. you call a plumber, they are really busy at this moment in time. how quickly can it be solved? a burst pipe document very, very quickly. so you just cut a bit off? we cut a bit out and put a new bit in weather— we cut a bit out and put a new bit in weather have a couple of valves. how long _ in weather have a couple of valves. how long should that take? people are worried about costs and paying

out for stuff that needs to be done. roughly how much, and how much time should it take? it roughly how much, and how much time should it take?— should it take? it should take 20 minutes, half-an-hour. - should it take? it should take 20 minutes, half-an-hour. it- should it take? it should take 20 l minutes, half-an-hour. it depends minutes, half—an—hour. it depends how easy— minutes, half—an—hour. it depends how easy it— minutes, half—an—hour. it depends how easy it is to get out. it is in the loft. — how easy it is to get out. it is in the loft. it is— how easy it is to get out. it is in the loft, it is hard to get to know, it is around — the loft, it is hard to get to know, it is around near the water tank is a bit _ it is around near the water tank is a bit harder _ it is around near the water tank is a bit harder. it it is around near the water tank is a bit harder-— a bit harder. it is worth checking around for _ a bit harder. it is worth checking around for these _ a bit harder. it is worth checking around for these leaks, - a bit harder. it is worth checking around for these leaks, awaiting j a bit harder. it is worth checking i around for these leaks, awaiting a day or two until the ceiling falls in because you have a leak in the loft. ., . in because you have a leak in the loft. . , . ., . in because you have a leak in the loft. . . i, in because you have a leak in the loft. . . ,,, in because you have a leak in the loft. . . y,, ., loft. that is correct, yes. get out now, loft. that is correct, yes. get out now. check _ loft. that is correct, yes. get out now, check the _ loft. that is correct, yes. get out now, check the outside _ loft. that is correct, yes. get out now, check the outside taps, i loft. that is correct, yes. get out i now, check the outside taps, check them, _ now, check the outside taps, check them. if_ now, check the outside taps, check them. if you — now, check the outside taps, check them, if you have a workshop, your garage _ them, if you have a workshop, your garage and — them, if you have a workshop, your garage and water there and it has frozen _ garage and water there and it has frozen up. — garage and water there and it has frozen up, like me, my washing machine — frozen up, like me, my washing machine isn't on at the moment, the pipes— machine isn't on at the moment, the pipes are _ machine isn't on at the moment, the pipes are frozen, later this afternoon i will check to make sure i have _ afternoon i will check to make sure i have got — afternoon i will check to make sure i have got mark ellis you know you can fix it — i have got mark ellis you know you can fix it. ., ., �* ., ., can fix it. you don't have two call the plumber- _ can fix it. you don't have two call the plumber. a _ can fix it. you don't have two call the plumber. a skill _ can fix it. you don't have two call the plumber. a skill much, i can fix it. you don't have two call the plumber. a skill much, muchj the plumber. a skill much, much envied. thank _ the plumber. a skill much, much envied. thank you _ the plumber. a skill much, much envied. thank you for _ the plumber. a skill much, much envied. thank you for having i the plumber. a skill much, much envied. thank you for having you j envied. thank you for having you with us. a disabled woman from worcestershire is calling for a major improvement

in the level of social care provided for people with serious spinal injuries. rebecca grieve fought for two years to secure 24—hour support and says the quality of the care she now receives is still patchy. audrey dias reports. it has been a struggle. it is very emotionally chattering because your life changes in a split second. rebecca — life changes in a split second. rebecca was paralysed from the chest down by dramatic spinal injury 12 years ago, and spent five months in hospital. years ago, and spent five months in hosital. �* . years ago, and spent five months in hosital. �* , , , hospital. and i immersed myself in the sinal hospital. and i immersed myself in the spinal injuries _ hospital. and i immersed myself in the spinal injuries community, i i the spinal injuries community, i went waterskiing, snow skiing, they took me to colorado with one of the charities, i had cycled, and i tried to do everything i possibly could. you find that courage and it takes time to find yourself after a spinal cord injury. time to find yourself after a spinal cord injury-— time to find yourself after a spinal cord in'u . , , , ., cord in'ury. rebecca did her best to live cord injury. rebecca did her best to live life independently, _ cord injury. rebecca did her best to live life independently, but - cord injury. rebecca did her best to live life independently, but from i

live life independently, but from 2016 her condition deteriorated. she was assessed by nhs three years ago and decided she only needed four hours of care on alternate days of a two—year fight she won an appeal that ruled her care should be 20 a7. i have missed the last years of my life because i have been fighting and fighting for care. it is very difficult for people to understand, they say, you have care, but i don't have care providers that are in any way trained to understand the complicity of spinal cord injuries, and a life—threatening medical conditions that go with them. shin conditions that go with them. an integrated care is now responsible for making these assessments in worcestershire. it wouldn't give comment on rebecca's situation. the department of ulcers helping people like rebecca is a top priority. it told us that a campaign is under way told us that a campaign is under way to recruit more carers and that £5.a billion is being budgeted to reformat adult social care over the next three years. the spinal

injuries association says rebecca's case is not uncommon. i injuries association says rebecca's case is not uncommon.— injuries association says rebecca's case is not uncommon. i spinal cord in'u is a case is not uncommon. i spinal cord injury is a non- _ case is not uncommon. i spinal cord injury is a non- improving _ injury is a non— improving permission, and none of the 50,000 people in the country that have a spinal cord injuries condition will improve. it is a very niche specialist area. it is akin to perhaps sign language or something like that. the perhaps sign language or something like that. . ., , perhaps sign language or something like that. . . , ., ., ~ like that. the charity are working with the nhs _ like that. the charity are working with the nhs to _ like that. the charity are working with the nhs to train _ like that. the charity are working with the nhs to train specialist l with the nhs to train specialist carers, and for rebecca, getting the level of assistance would mean the chance to live the best life she can. that was audrey dias with that report. just after 9:00 this morning, we'll bejoined by martin hibbert who sustained life—changing injuries after the manchester arena attack in 2017. he has been on the programme several times. this year we followed his journey as he climbed mount kilimanjaro. he's now the vice president of the spinal injury association, and has called for better support for people with spinal cord injuries.

also in the programme this morning, you may know it is the strictly final tonight. the last thing gets under way this evening. we will talk about the contenders of equitable trophyjust before nine o'clock, and one of the former strictly professionals will be with us. irate professionals will be with us. we will have more coming up with mike in the sport.

hello, this is breakfast with rogerjohnson and naga munchetty. there's just one weekend before christmas and many people will be trying to tick off the last items on their lists. but with rail strikes, freezing temperatures and rising costs, will people still be heading to the shops? ben boulos is at st albans market this morning. ben, are there many people there yet? don't worry, it is notjust about presents. it is about being with the people you love. presents. it is about being with the people you love-— presents. it is about being with the people you love. which we have got this ear, people you love. which we have got this year, which _ people you love. which we have got this year, which is _ people you love. which we have got this year, which is good. _ this year, which is good. absolutely. still, christmas is reliant on shoppers, that businesses are reliant on shoppers, and with rising costs and strikes and everybody budgeting, if they are going to be making the kind of business profits they were hoping for. ben boulos is at st albans market this morning. ben, are there many people there yet? a gorgeous coloured sky there, ben. i know it is cold, but people are setting up and just hoping... yes,

wonderful blue. hoping that they will be football, that people make their way out in this weather and with the strikes?— with the strikes? that is the big ho e, with the strikes? that is the big hope. roger — with the strikes? that is the big hope, roger saying _ with the strikes? that is the big hope, roger saying that - with the strikes? that is the big hope, roger saying that it i with the strikes? that is the big hope, roger saying that it is i with the strikes? that is the big hope, roger saying that it is a l hope, roger saying that it is a chance to do some last—minute shopping, this is my version of advanced shopping, a week up for christmas. the traders here are hoping that they will be able to get a bit of a boost. anthony is setting up a bit of a boost. anthony is setting up a store here, he does picture framing and photography. there is a record store and vinyl store down there. overhear pat is getting his store set up, he is selling spanish ceramics, little gift items there. we've also got clothing store, of course. this one is run byjoe, who i was chatting to earlier. there you are. how important is this day for you in terms of shopping and business through the year? very. what we take _ business through the year? very. what we take in _ business through the year? very. what we take in the _ business through the year? very. what we take in the run-up i business through the year? very. what we take in the run-up to i what we take in the run—up to christmas _ what we take in the run—up to christmas season through january and february. _ christmas season through january and february, when there really isn't much _ february, when there really isn't much trade at all. it is very important _ much trade at all. it is very important to us.—

much trade at all. it is very important to us. much trade at all. it is very imortant to us. ~ . .,, , important to us. what has it been like this past _ important to us. what has it been like this past week _ important to us. what has it been like this past week with _ important to us. what has it been like this past week with the i important to us. what has it been like this past week with the cold l like this past week with the cold weather and the train strikes? the cold weather _ weather and the train strikes? the cold weather has massively affected us. i have a shop that has been hugely affected by the snow. the train struck yesterday, to be honest, we had a good day here, i don't know weather people could commute into the town so they came shopping, but that may have actually, perversely, benefited us. but on the whole, yes, it is hard. and compared to pre—pandemic, how is business? and compared to pre-pandemic, how is business? , ., business? down, definitely down, absolutely- _ business? down, definitely down, absolutely- i— business? down, definitely down, absolutely. i don't _ business? down, definitely down, absolutely. i don't think _ business? down, definitely down, absolutely. i don't think people i absolutely. i don't think people shop on the high streets like they used to, there is a lot online. it is definitely down, and it is hard work stop we will let you carry on getting set up. ice work stop we will let you carry on getting set un— work stop we will let you carry on getting set urn-— work stop we will let you carry on getting set up. joe has a busy day ahead, getting set up. joe has a busy day ahead. she _ getting set up. joe has a busy day ahead, she hopes. _ getting set up. joe has a busy day ahead, she hopes. she _ getting set up. joe has a busy day ahead, she hopes. she was- getting set up. joe has a busy day - ahead, she hopes. she was mentioning the trends about how the strikes are affecting people shopping habits. diane from springboard, the research firm, hasjoined us down at diane from springboard, the research firm, has joined us down at st albans this morning. joe was referring to perhaps people going to local markets like this one, instead of going to the big city centres. is there evidence to suggest that is

what is happening? there is. at springboard _ what is happening? there is. at springboard we _ what is happening? there is. at springboard we track _ what is happening? there is. at springboard we track footfall i what is happening? there is. at - springboard we track footfall across the uk, the volume of customer activity, at places like st albans shopping centres. we are seeing over this week protect believe that smaller towns like st albans have fared better than the big cities, especially in central london which has been hit badly with strikes. when it comes to people actually getting to places, is it places that for example you can get to by car, which have held up a bit more adversely than the city centres where you have to take a train? inevitably. if you don't have to take a train, it is easier to get to and more likely to shop there. so shopping centres and retail parks, which are easier to access by car, they have fared quite well. they have seen week on week rises in activity. high streets have seen a drop, part of that will be the cold weather, when it is don't predict really want to go to high streets as much. and shopping centres tend to be busier at christmas anyway because they've got lots of stores.

but certainly when you can't travel there by train, getting there by car is the key thing, often. what there by train, getting there by car is the key thing, often. what about in terms of — is the key thing, often. what about in terms of the _ is the key thing, often. what about in terms of the other— is the key thing, often. what about in terms of the other option, - is the key thing, often. what about in terms of the other option, with l in terms of the other option, with postal strikes? a business is affected by that, in terms of not being able to rely on getting their orders out to customers in time for christmas?— orders out to customers in time for christmas? , , . , ., , christmas? every year we see, as we aet christmas? every year we see, as we get towards — christmas? every year we see, as we get towards christmas, _ christmas? every year we see, as we get towards christmas, more - christmas? every year we see, as we get towards christmas, more and - christmas? every year we see, as we l get towards christmas, more and more people going into stores because they get worried about the delivery times for online orders, but especially this year, with the postal strikes. we have hopefully seen that will draw people back into store because people have felt that is very unreliable, but of course it is very unreliable, but of course it is in the next, with rail strikes in cold weather, so it is difficult to identify that specifically. what we are hoping is that that will act as are hoping is that that will act as a boost for stores over the christmas tree trading period. when we look at the _ christmas tree trading period. when we look at the figures _ christmas tree trading period. when we look at the figures for _ christmas tree trading period. when we look at the figures for november and the crucial black friday period, which normally kickstarts the christmas trading season, the figures were not encouraging. volume sales were down overall in winter. how does that code for the christmas

period? how does that code for the christmas eriod? ., , ., , how does that code for the christmas eriod? ., , .,, ., , period? november was really interesting. _ period? november was really interesting, you _ period? november was really interesting, you are - period? november was really interesting, you are right, . period? november was really - interesting, you are right, volume sales were down by 0.4%. that was not a surprise to us, because we had seen before down 0.2% when released numbers earlier in the month. so we were expecting that. but the black friday week was actually quite positive. we saw a 40% increase in football and that week alone, but the rest of the month paid the price. that kickstarts christmas, which is great for everybody in retail. it is a challenging time for retail, undoubtably, it will become more challenging as we go through into january and february, and the cost of living crisis really kicks in. , ., cost of living crisis really kicks in. , . ., ,, _, cost of living crisis really kicks in. diane, thank you. dan was referring _ in. diane, thank you. dan was referring to — in. diane, thank you. dan was referring to the _ in. diane, thank you. dan was referring to the cost _ in. diane, thank you. dan was referring to the cost of - in. diane, thank you. dan was referring to the cost of living | referring to the cost of living crisis, but is on top of the rail strikes and the cold weather. we found out this week that inflation is running atio.7%, found out this week that inflation is running at 10.7%, trying not to get run over here, 10.7%, that means things that cost you £100 a year ago

will now cost you £110 70. that is putting the squeeze on household budgets, meaning that there is simply less spare cash to go spend on treats and gifts this christmas. ben connor thank you very much, and do keep an eye out for traffic, please. do keep an eye out for traffic, lease. ,., ., , ., ,, ,, please. good temper, thank you. let's have — please. good temper, thank you. let's have a _ please. good temper, thank you. let's have a look— please. good temper, thank you. let's have a look at _ please. good temper, thank you. let's have a look at the _ please. good temper, thank you. let's have a look at the spot. - please. good temper, thank you. let's have a look at the spot. it i please. good temper, thank you. j let's have a look at the spot. it is just after 7:30am. the world cup, after all the buildup and all the excitement of the last few weeks, it is all going to be over in a few days? i is all going to be over in a few da s? ., , , is all going to be over in a few da s? ~ , , ., , days? i think this is the only time ever that we _ days? i think this is the only time ever that we will see _ days? i think this is the only time ever that we will see a _ days? i think this is the only time ever that we will see a world - days? i think this is the only time ever that we will see a world cup | ever that we will see a world cup final sitting by the christmas tree, at this time of year. never to be seen again, select the most of it. it should be two cracking games, as well. certainly highlights over the last month, however you have watched it, you have enjoyed it. great it, you have en'oyed it. great stories. the _ it, you have enjoyed it. great stories. the underdogs. - it, you have enjoyed it. great stories. the underdogs. yes, j stories. the underdogs. yes, morocco. _ stories. the underdogs. yes, morocco, saudi _ stories. the underdogs. yes, morocco, saudi arabia, - stories. the underdogs. yes, | morocco, saudi arabia, japan. stories. the underdogs. yes, i morocco, saudi arabia, japan. i stories. the underdogs. use: morocco, saudi arabia, japan. i will personally remember those more than kind of the final. the

personally remember those more than kind of the final.— kind of the final. the 'ourney of the team is h kind of the final. the 'ourney of the team is more _ kind of the final. the journey of the team is more than - kind of the final. the journey of the team is more than the - kind of the final. the journey of. the team is more than the actual. kind of the final. the journey of- the team is more than the actual. do ou the team is more than the actual. do you know what really caught me, it is one _ you know what really caught me, it is one of— you know what really caught me, it is one of those asides but was not picked _ is one of those asides but was not picked up — is one of those asides but was not picked up at the time, but when harry— picked up at the time, but when harry kane missed his penalty and jean bellingham immediately ran to him. ., , ., , ., jean bellingham immediately ran to him. ., , ., , jean bellingham immediately ran to him. ., ., , ., him. one of the stars not 'ust on the itch him. one of the stars not 'ust on the pitch but i him. one of the stars not 'ust on the pitch but off i him. one of the stars not 'ust on the pitch but off the h him. one of the stars notjust on the pitch but off the pitch. - him. one of the stars notjust on the pitch but off the pitch. the i the pitch but off the pitch. the attitude, the camaraderie. one of the new teams that everybody seems to have taken set our hearts, morocco, they are in action today. if you become a morocco than you can share them on one last time as they try and claim third place. last chance in qatar for all those moroccan fans, and for croatia as well. they are hoping to get the talisman luka modric a fitting world cup sendoff. all this comes after a toilet which in football terms has been gripping from the start. job lenski looks back. —— comes after a world cup. a controversial stage has brought captivating moments. commentator: messi! it had to be! mbappe... inevitable! he's missed it! ball not out of play.

germany are out. and he hasn't done it! it's north african world cup history! it's moroccan world cup history! 32 teams have been throughjoy and despair. now, this world cup hasjust two games left to run. here, the groups of four have been absolutely incredible in the sense that until the last minute of the last match, you would not know who goes ahead. thanks to everyone who was involved to make this world cup the best world cup ever. woo! it is france and argentina who go on to the final, while in a play—off for third, croatia play morocco. and morocco leads! they were one of the history makers, the first african team to reach the last four, and at this world cup, the strength has spread. teams from each continent reached the knockouts for the first time — those are the rounds where it can all change on one strike. england's pain is in what might have been, while wales went out in the group stage with just one goal from the spot. for both, the hurt soon turns to focus. the euros in germany

are injune 202a. i do hope gareth stays. i think it's right the decision's down to him. he's done a really good job. the only thing about him you would say is perhaps sometimes he's not really things in the game dramatically when it's not going well, and we haven't won the world cup, but we're going in the right direction. england's playing really good, attractive football with lots of exciting young players. why would you mess with it now? it hurts, it absolutely does, but that speaks volumes about where we've come as a nation and that's why i want this to be a positive christmas, which, whatever, now that we've got exciting times to come. look how far we've come in welsh football. this was the tournament of shocks and surprises, but the teams there at the end are two of football's superpowers. kylian mbappe could be

a two—time winner at age 23, while lionel messi still does the extraordinary at age 35. this is the twilight of his career. to win the world cup would be the greatest way to end it. joe lynskey, bbc news. the third—place play—off is often the match that none of the teams want to play in. but for morocco, it seems different after their history—making tournament. i think it is a good match to play, because you can be third in the world, something that has never happened for an african team, at the world cup. after the loss to france, of course we are disappointed. but like i said, we played good. we reached the semi—final of the world cup. so after the game, a day later, we can be happy. now, lots of people are suffering with colds and coughs at the moment, and you're not alone. and the french team preparing for the world cup final tomorrow have a special remedy —

five french players have been suffering from a cold virus and had to isolate in their rooms yesterday rather than train. but it's not worrying the team. translation: no, we're not. we're afraid of the virus. dayot and adrien had a headache, little stomachache. i made them a little tea with ginger and honey and they were better. but no, we are not worried about it. i hope everyone is getting better, i hope everybody will be ready for the final. now to the women's champions league, and chelsea cruised into the quarterfinals with a 4—0 away win at albanian champions vllaznia. this was the third goal. a huge leap from substitute keterina svitkova. it means emma hayes's side remain unbeaten in the competition and lead group a with a game to go. in rugby union, leinster thrashed gloucester 57—0 in the european champions cup to extend their lead at the top of pool a. it was a real thrashing with leinster securing a bonus point in the first half with five tries,

two for ronan kellerher, and led 31—0 at the break. the domination continued in the second half as gloucester were run ragged. four more tries and a second forjames lowe. elsewhere, bordeaux were beaten by sharks. ahead of the new tennis season, emma radacanu has appointed a new coach, herfifth in 18 months. german sebastian sachs is currently in abu dhabi with last year's us open champion. their working relationship began with defeat. however, as raducanu lost to wimbledon finalist ons jabeur in an exhibition match. sachs previously helped belinda benchich to olympic gold in tokyo, and has also worked with 2—time grand slam champion viktoria azarenka. britiain's cameron norrie lost to stefanos tsitsipas in the men's event. it's the second time in a week they've met. norrie won the first exhibition, but the world number four came through this one in straight sets. three—time world champion mark williams

has become the oldest player to make a competitive 147 break. williams was having a dismal time of it against neil robertson, and was three frames to nil down in their english open quarterfinal until he had a word with himself and found form. the 47—year—old celebrated the third maximum break of his career, but it wasn't enough to stop him losing the match 5—3. now, she's only 18, but beau greaves has made history by becoming the youngest woman to play on the alexandra palace stage at the pdc darts world championship. she was beaten in the end by willie o connor, but the history—making greaves was making the headlines here and taking it all in. she's been brilliant on the women's tour all year, and it's only eight years since she started competing, having taking up darts thanks to her brother taylor, and greaves soaked up the applause afterwards. sucking up all the applause. take your moment, enjoy that moment. a lot of frozen pictures. hat

lot of frozen pictures. not surprising _ lot of frozen pictures. not surprising when _ lot of frozen pictures. not surprising when you - lot of frozen pictures. not surprising when you hear from the man himself. the weatherfor today, more frozen weather. just check the bbc sport website. motherwell is off because of ice. lots bbc sport website. motherwell is off because of ice-— because of ice. lots of clubs lower down. because of ice. lots of clubs lower down- because — because of ice. lots of clubs lower down. because of _ because of ice. lots of clubs lower down. because of the _ because of ice. lots of clubs lower down. because of the heating. - because of ice. lots of clubs lower| down. because of the heating. but ou have down. because of the heating. but you have a — down. because of the heating. but you have a glimpse _ down. because of the heating. but you have a glimpse of— down. because of the heating. but you have a glimpse of it. _ down. because of the heating. but you have a glimpse of it. it - down. because of the heating. but you have a glimpse of it. it may i you have a glimpse of it. it may onlyjust be for this weekend. the, onlyjust be for this weekend. a weather of two halves. i, i onlyjust be for this weekend. a weather of two halves. i, matt. | understandable, those frozen pictures. some prizes stay below using 46 consecutive days, carlisle being one of them.— being one of them. there is a big kind under— being one of them. there is a big kind under way. _ being one of them. there is a big kind under way. this _ being one of them. there is a big kind under way. this morning i kind under way. this morning our coldest start is in essex, —11 out there this morning. it will be 20 degrees warmer if not more as we go into monday morning, quite considerably so, a massive change to what we are used to of late. to get from one to the other, one or two gravel issues as we come to

tomorrow. this morning, icy conditions across many western areas. we have seen a mixture of rain showers, sleet and snow inland, falling onto very cold around. very slippery in some spots. it will continue through the day around the coast, continuing to be some rain. further showers in wales, further showers in western scotland. most places have a dry day. more cloud with some sunny spells. while it is still cold out there today, temperatures up a little bit on recent days. all of us will hopefully be above freezing. as we go through this evening and overnight, showers for a time in the west. one or two temporary fog patches but later on cloud into the south—west will live the temperatures four or five degrees. another frosty night. frost will be there. with the cold air in place, thatis

there. with the cold air in place, that is what you to watch out for. it will bring the thaw our way. we could see a spell of freezing rain so where rain is falling onto very cold ground. can cause icy conditions. a fairly temporary effect. a bit of hills know as well across the likes of north wales, nor pennine 's into the cumbrian fells and across scotland later on sunday. let me take you through the day. a dry start to northern and eastern areas. feeling cold across the east. rain across southern and western areas, the cold air falls onto the cold ground and we can see icy conditions. a bit of snow for north wales in 20 midlands, parts of england and scotland. temperatures on the hill staying below freezing. lifting up in the south and west. into sunday night and monday, the mild air with some rain spreads to all parts. we saw temperatures down

-11, -12, it will all parts. we saw temperatures down —11, —12, it will be different. if you enjoyed the crisp, clear mornings, the frost and sunshine, get ready for something like outbreaks of rain, much windier as well monday and temperatures will be into the low teens if not the mid— teens. probably mildest conditions to start the week, janitors will drop away a little bit and actually compared to what we have had the last three weeks it will be a good deal less cold, mild, tropical by comparison. if you are on the move in the build up to christmas, there could be some windy conditions at times and some rain. we shall take you through that during the week here on breakfast.— here on breakfast. thank you so much. here on breakfast. thank you so much- see _ here on breakfast. thank you so much- see you _ here on breakfast. thank you so much. see you soon. _ we'll be back with the headlines at 8:00. it's time now for newswatch. hello and welcome to newswatch with me, samira ahmed. this week, was it right for news bulletins

to lead on the england—france world cup match when people have died in a massive explosion injersey? and bbc news is accused of being unfair to the couple at the heart of the harry and meghan documentary series. in the early hours of saturday morning, an explosion destroyed a block of flats onjersey in the channel islands. it was immediately clear there had been fatalities. last saturday was, of course, also the day of the england men's football team world cup knockout clash with france. and that dominated most bulletins both before and after the match. this was how the news channel began its 4pm summary. morocco are currently 1—0 up against portugal in their quarterfinal match. the winner will face england or france in the semifinals. i'll have the very latest on both those quarterfinals at a world cup that continues to surprise us. in other news, one person has died

and a dozen are still missing after a massive explosion in a block of flats in st helier injersey. we'll be hearing from the chief minister and the emergency services later in this hour. several of you got in touch to protest. stephen cox said: dave nash wrote in: heather collins emailed: and roger turner said: well, we asked bbc news to explain its reasoning, and they sent us this statement:

more episodes of the netflix programme harry & meghan were released during the week. we received another flurry of emails asking why the bbc had included mention of it in news programmes. we reported the reasons for that coverage last week. many of the emails were, like last week, critical of the duke and duchess of sussex, but this week, some were supportive, with viewers unhappy with the way bbc news had reported the story, particularly on thursday's news at six. now, his main complaint, and it is a familiar one, is of press intrusion. and this suggestion that there is, what amounts, really, to a conspiracy

between the palace and the press. and that, i think, is where credibility is really stretched beyond what is reasonable. consider one of the things that meghan said. "no matter what i did, "they were still going to find a way to destroy me." well, the first point, who is the "they" that she's referring to? i think it is the palace, but most particularly, it is to the press. but the idea that anyone was out to destroy her, frankly, i think is absurd and simply does not stand up to proper and reasonable scrutiny. but they quite obviously are convinced that they were victims. nick witchell, thank you. several viewers thought this wasn't fair reporting. adrian david recorded a video for newswatch. where was the balance? along with nicholas witchell�*s snide remarks about the duke and duchess, it seems to be like a concerted bullying and smear campaign against the pair. impartiality was nonexistent.

other viewers sent us emails expressing similar concerns. paul davies said: helen parkes wrote: sharon frater emailed: well, we asked bbc news to provide someone to answer your concerns, but they sent us this statement instead:

do let us know your thoughts on that or on any aspect of bbc news. details of how to contact us at the end of the programme. now for some of your other concerns this week. we received some complaints about bbc breakfast. it's britain's most watched breakfast show, so it's pretty popular. but some viewers were concerned it's heading downmarket and neglecting news. this outside broadcast from a pub in chichester on the day of england's ill—fated world cup match against france was mentioned. so this is walter, but he's also a rather mystic dog — i'm told by dom — and he's now going to predict the score. so if walter goes for the cheese, that means a french win. if he goes for the yorkshire puddings, it's an england win. england are into the semifinals. so, walter, it's down to you. you're an england fan, of course, even though you're a dog du bordeaux. let's see what walter has to say. come on, yorkshire puddings, please, walter. what if he...? if he doesn't eat any,

i guess it's a 0—0 draw. 0h, he's sniffing the french cheese. france on the attack with mbappe. but in comes declan rice. oh, no, it's mbappe! oh, no, the cheese. the cheese. what does walter know, eh? to give walter the dog his due, his match prediction was correct, but linda ottley—brown still wasn't impressed: jon rivers wrote to newswatch: simon evans said: and mike smith emailed:

newswatch asked bbc news for a reply to those comments and received this statement: and for a more detailed response, i am pleased to say that the editor of bbc breakfast, richard frediani, will be my guest on newswatch in the new year. so keep your feedback coming in. now, migration was in the news again this week with four people dying trying to cross the english channel on a small boat on thursday. the day before, the prime minister made a migration announcement in parliament. it was broadcast on the news channel, who pulled out of it, just before the news at one, in this way.

our world—leading modern regime actually helps the people who are most in need, who are most vulnerable. they're the people that need our support, and that's what our reforms today will deliver. rishi sunak outlining a five—point plan in the commons there to, he says, end the backlog of asylum seeker claims by the end of next year. gregor clarke messaged the newswatch twitter account to protest that the news channel had shown rishi sunak�*s announcement and sir keir starmer�*s reply, but had cut awayjust as the new westminster leader of the scottish national party, stephen flynn mp, began his response to the prime minister. well, we put that to bbc news who replied:

now, last monday brought the sad news that a group of boys had fallen through ice on a lake in solihull in the west midlands. efforts were made by rescuers who waded into the freezing water to pull the boys out. they were taken to hospital where doctors attempted to resuscitate them. the news that some of the boys had died broke whilejoanna gosling was presenting on the bbc news channel. it was clearly as much of a shock to her as everyone else, and she was overcome with emotion. ah, i have some really sad news to bring you. we're hearing that three boys aged 11, 10 and 8 have died... ..after being pulled from the icy lake in solihull. um...so we knew that four children had been rescued... i'm so sorry,

this is terrible news, obviously. so those three boys aged 8,10 and 11 have died after being pulled from that lake. ray moore clearly sympathised and emailed in with a supportive message forjoanna. finally, something light—hearted to cheer us up at the end of our last programme of the year. a newswatch viewer, fran catherine, has clearly been feeling philosophical. she posted on the newswatch twitter feed: very true, fran, but we try. thank you for all your comments this week. if you want to share your opinions about what you see or hear on bbc news, on tv, radio, online and social media, email newswatch: at bbc.co.uk or you can find us on twitter at newswatch bbc. you can call us on 0370106676

and do have a look at our website bbc.co.uk/newswatch. that's all from us. we'll be back to hear your thoughts about bbc news coverage onjanuary 6. until then, have a merry christmas and a happy new year. good morning. welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson and naga munchetty.

our headlines today... the abusive birth mother of schoolboy tony hudgell is a step closer to freedom after thejustice secretary's bid to delay her release was declared unlawful. it is the crucial last weekend of shopping before christmas, but the rail strikes, the postal strikes in the cold weather all threatened to hit hospitality and retail firms. i will be speaking to traders and shoppers hear about how it is all affecting them. i will world cup final weekend. morocco and croatia today battle it out for third place. for 3rd place today, with tens of thousands of moroccans hoping to make the stadium theirs again, as they bid for bronze. and as the final four prepare for tonight's final, we'll ask — who will lift the strictly glitterball trophy? and it is icy out there again for some of you this morning with some

wintry showers in the west and a weekend weather changes we go from the big freeze to the big thaw. i'll have all the details for you. it's saturday 17th december. our top story. a high courtjudge has ruled that the justice secretary's bid to keep an abusive mother in prison was unlawful. dominic raab delayed the release of eight—year—old tony hudgell�*s birth mother in august. tony had both legs amputated because of the injuries he sustained from his birth parents. his family recently won a campaign for tougher sentencing laws for child abusers. simonjones reports. a little boy described as an inspiration. this is tony hudgell meeting with justice secretary last year. dominic raab has been trying to keep the woman who abused tony so badly as a baby behind bars. jodi simpson and her partner anthony smith are in jail, but simpson had been due for release

on licence in august at the halfway point of her ten—year sentence. now dominic raab's attempt to block that has been ruled unlawful. not what tony's adoptive mother wanted to hear. disappointed. i thought dominic raab had an extremely strong case. obviously, we knew they would be released at some point, so, you know, but every extra day is a bonus as far as we're concerned. this is the moment tony, inspired by captain sir tom moore, finished the sponsored walk raised more than £1.5 million for the hospital that treated him. dominic raab had argued that the public needed to be protected from tony's birth mother, so he used new discretionary to refer her case to the parole board. but the high court heard the probation service had argued she was not a risk to children she was not looking after, and the judge, mrsjustice williams, has concluded there was a formidable body of material before

the secretary of state, at each stage of his decision—making, which indicated that simpson's risk could be safely managed if she was released. tony's adoptive family have successfully campaigned for tougher sentences for child abuse is known as tony's law which came into force in june. the family's mp had backed their wishes to see tony's birth parents remain in prison. it is clearly very disappointing because these two people have committed a horrific act against a young child, and tony and his real parents, the parents who actually love him, have been campaigning to get the law changed. now, they always knew it wasn't going to change for tony, of course. that is in the past. that is exactly why they were campaigning to get the law changed for the future. dominic raab is now considering an appeal, saying he wants to see most dangerous offenders spend longer injail. simon jones, bbc news. an investigation is under way after two boys, aged five and two, were found dead at an address in east london.

police and ambulance crews were called to a property in dagenham yesterday afternoon. a man and a woman — who officers say were known to the victims — have been arrested. officers said the family had been informed about the boys' deaths and was being supported. three women who were injured in a crush outside a gig in south london remain in critical condition. the women were at the 02 academy in brixton to see afro—pop singer asake on thursday night. footage from social media shows large crowds, with other images showing people struggling and screaming. the concert was abandoned part—way through. it's the second day of a 48—hour rail strike by rmt union members, and passengers are being advised not to travel by train. the industrial action is over a long—running dispute about pay and job conditions, but comes during the last weekend before christmas, which is usually a busy time for the retail sector. ben is at st albans market for us. ben, strikes, cold weather and rising prices — what impact could this

all have on businesses? well, this is a crucial read weekend for retailers and hospitality firms. as you can see, the signs are out. but will people be placing those christmas orders? will people be coming out to shop? that is the big question. the train strikes, the cold weather, the suggestion is that it is all had an impact. research into all of this found that last week the number of people shopping were down compared with the week before. and it was high streets that suffered in particular. places that were easier to get to by car, like out retail parks and shopping malls fared a bit better. the numbers went up. but this is such a crucial weekend for businesses. even if you set aside the train strikes and the cold weather, there is still the rising cost of living. we found out

this week that inflation is at 10.7%. roughly speaking, that means if you spend £100 on a range of things last christmas, the same things last christmas, the same things this year will cost you £110 70. it is on average, so some things will be even more expensive. survey suggest people simply don't have the cash to spend this christmas, and the planters by fewer things. this is a year that started with covid—19 restrictions still in place. retailers, businesses, hospitality firms have been pinning their hopes on the christmas period. traditionally, a busy time of year for them, a time when they make a profit, well the strikes in the cold weather and the cost of living pressures put paid to those hopes. we'll have to wait and see. as we've been hearing, it's been another week of widespread industrial action, as different sectors campaign over pay and working conditions. nurses in england, wales and northern ireland will strike for a second time next tuesday, with ambulance workers

following on wednesday in england and wales. our political correspondent jonathan blakejoins us now. jonathan, what pressure is this putting on the government? it's a question we've been asked a lot over the past few days how the government is going to the reactor pressure on questions over pay? there is no sign that the prime minister is willing to do that at this point. there is a degree of nervousness and government about how disruptive their forthcoming strike of ambulance workers in particular next week will be. that is reflected in their cabinet minister's who is in their cabinet minister's who is in charge of contingency planning during the strikes has had to say. there will be significant impacts on destruction and they are talking about big risks people will face as about big risks people will face as a result of that strike action. nhs bosses too are warning of significant disruptive period which will be very challenging. they are asking hospitals ahead of those

strikes in the coming days to discharge patients wherever possible, to get people out of amd has quickly as possible into other areas, temporary observation areas that may be set up in other hospitals, and have patience and overin hospitals, and have patience and over in ambulances to hospitals as quickly as possible. the nhs is already under huge strain, and those things are very difficult to ensure, even at the best of times, never mind when strikes are taking place. so the full impact, yet to become clear, but plenty of warnings about how bad things could get. amid all that, there is no sign that ministers are prepared to get around the table and talk about pay. some conservative mps are saying the independent pay review body should look again at the settlements given the rising inflation recently. last night, the treasury minister that out. ., , . ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky has said moscow could carry

out more massive strikes on the country. his comments came after russia launched more than 70 missiles yesterday. officials said about nine power plants were hit and work is still under way to restore electricity, heating and water. hugo bachega is in kyiv for us now, what more do we know this morning? i'll ask you the latest situation in a minute. it struck me a moment ago, how cold it is in the uk, seeing the site behind you where it looks like a complete white out, what kind of temperatures are you having in kyiv, and obviously that then has a knock on to the attacks on infrastructure and power in the country, doesn't it? ., ., _, it? good morning to you. temperatures _ it? good morning to you. temperatures here i it? good morning to you. temperatures here in i it? good morning to you. | temperatures here in kyiv it? good morning to you. i temperatures here in kyiv and it? good morning to you. _ temperatures here in kyiv and many parts of the country have been below freezing over the past few days, and as you can see there is a lot of fog here this morning. it is incredibly cold and you cannot see the monastery behind me because of the very dense and thick fog. this gives

you an idea of how difficult it has been for people here in kyiv and across ukraine for people who do not have electricity, heating, water as a result of those attacks. here in kyiv this morning the mayor has been saying that water supplies have been restored, but parts of the city remain without electricity and heating, and this is the situation in other parts of the country as well. yesterday, we saw these massive attacks, the authorities here said that russia had fired 76 missiles. one of the largest missile attack since the beginning of the war. the air defence shut down 60 of those missiles, but as you said, some power stations were hit. the authorities are saying that this is russia using winter as a weapon to perhaps destroy ukraine's determination to resist, as they say. last night, president zelensky

said that russia still had enough missiles to carry out more air strikes. i think the authorities are telling the ukrainians that these attacks are unlikely to continue, but the president also said that ukrainians would continue to resist. you go, thank you very much. donald trump could face three criminal charges following last year's capitol riots in washington. his supporters stormed congress injanuary 2021, afterjoe biden won the election. the house of representatives select committee will seek a charge of insurrection, something unprecedented against a former us president. donald trump's role in the unrest has been under investigation, though he denies any wrongdoing. a british charity boss who was asked repeatedly "where she was really from" at a royal reception has received an apology at buckingham palace. lady susan hussey resigned from an honorary palace role after making the comments to ngozi fulani earlier this month. the two women met on friday and lady susan apologised. in a statement issued by the palace, ms fulani said

she accepted the apology. it is 12 minutes past eight and it's time to find out what is happening with the weather. what a beautiful picture. good morning matt. i'm wondering if that is a today picture because it has been so cold, and seeing something like the northern lights in this weather would just be so stunning. it is from last night, certainly. it's from shetland in fact. it is been a tough week for those on the island. look at this. snow cover on the ground and the aurora and the milky way all in one shot. thank you so much to weather watch is sean who braved the cold last night to capture that. it was another cold night. maybe not as cold as other western areas in the country. the cold are still with us through today, but there are some changes on the way. a big story is about to begin and that was started

in earnest tomorrow. we are changing where the air is coming from. instead of the arctic, it is coming from the mid—atlantic. this area here, you can see the warmer colours, showing how that air is going to creep towards us during the next 24 hours. there will be some no rain on the northern side of that as it meets the cold air. and some snow, as i'll take you through very shortly. that is coming our way tomorrow. out there today, pretty icy across western parts. we've seen some showers there. snow inland, parts of scotland, northern england is in north—west wales in the south—west. going to continue throughout the day, particularly well. dry saturday, a bit more cloud than in recent days. after a cold start, actually temperatures will just about all be above freezing today. we haven't seen that for a while. as we go through tonight and into tomorrow, showers to begin within the west, but they will gradually fade. clad increasing to

the south, which means after an initial dipping temperature, they will rise up here through tomorrow, whereas elsewhere another frosty start, but not as cold as it has been of late. weather fronts start, but not as cold as it has been of late. weatherfronts pushing away with strengthening winds, and on the leading edges where we're going to see that potential travel problems of some rain under very cold ground. that will lead to some very icy conditions potentially. also some hill snow around from north wales through the pennines, into the peak district and into parts of scotland again. through sunday, dry and bright start to the east midlands, the weather system pushing that way and the risk of ice. temperatures rise and the icing west. still pretty chilly here, and we will see that as well because we see that winds strength. as we go through sunday night into monday, milder air with the rain will push

across all parts, so on friday morning, we saw temperatures around -10 to -12. morning, we saw temperatures around —10 to —12. monday morning, plus eight to plus 14. it will feel tropical by comparison. lots of proud cloud around on monday. quite a blustery day as well on monday. gail is developing on the west coast. by the afternoon, temperatures, instead of staying below freezing, for some of you they will be into the mid—teens. so, quite a turnaround on the way. the brick wall —— the big thaw will be with us through sunday night. it is now 16 minutes past eight. two years after angel lynn was kidnapped by her ex—boyfriend and left with life—changing injuries, building work has started to convert her family home into a space where she can be cared for full—time. angel's family has raised a quarter—of—a—million pounds to transform the house, which would include a living space for carers and a medicine store. rachel stonehouse has

been to visit them. 22—year—old angel lynn needs 24—hour care, and cannot walk, talk or feed herself. at the moment, she comes home for about four hours every day. so, we've got to watch something, do something. she's made quite a lot of progress hasn't she? yeah. we don't worry as much now is what we used to. she is more aware of what is going on around her. she is using her ipad now. she's got pictures of her family on there, so she can point to the family members. angel was left brain—damaged in september 2020 when she was kidnapped by her boyfriend, chay bowskill, and forced into a van. a few minutes later, she fell out of the back while it was travelling at 60 mph. bowskill was originally jailed

for seven and a half years, but his sentence was increased to 12 years in march to reflect the seriousness of the kidnap. since then, angel's mum and dad, nikki and paddy have been focused on fundraising for project angel. the aim is to build a downstairs bedroom, wet room and carers room for angel so that she can be looked after under one roof. the carer's bedroom should come out here. and then angel will have her wet room, and then her bedroom. yep. tell me how you ended up getting involved with project angel. | i heard about it, and they said| they were struggling for labour for project management mostly. and i was at a loose end at a time, so i thought i would do— what i could to help out. and obviously you're quite involved. incredibly, yeah. so, my [ads are here most days as well as other people - who are working for us. it's been amazing,

though, the support. massive. yeah, absolutely huge. we've got all the equipment we use we've had for free. l even through rental companies, you know, giving us everythingl at cost just to help us out on things, so, you know,| were saving a fortune _ on all materials at the moment. it really is quite incredible. we are all well excited. just a mess you have to put up with, but we can deal with that. yeah. angel has just celebrated her 22nd birthday and has come a long way in the last two years. she is the strongest person i have ever, ever met. i mean, to come through all that, and we were told, angel won't make up. she won't make it. we want her to have the best life possible, obviously. and i'll make sure that i do that, whatever. go on then. and with the support of her family, they hope she will be home for good by next christmas. rachel stonehouse, bbc news. energy bills are on the rise, and many households are trying to limit the amount of time the heating is put on to keep bills as low as possible. it's proving difficult to stay warm for many after a week of below freezing temperatures across the uk.

the government is now launching an £18 million public information campaign with tips on how people can reduce their energy usage. our climate editorjustin rowlatt is with the energy minister grant shapps at his home in hatfield. justin, good morning to you, and good morning to your guest. goad good morning to your guest. good mornint , good morning to your guest. good morning. i — good morning to your guest. good morning, i have _ good morning to your guest. good morning, i have unusually - good morning to your guest. (13mg. morning, i have unusually been invited round to the secretary of state buzz at home to get some information. thank you very much for having us. information. thank you very much for havint us. ,., ., information. thank you very much for havint us. _, ., ., , information. thank you very much for havint us. ., , ., having us. good morning. here is a brilliant place _ having us. good morning. here is a brilliant place to _ having us. good morning. here is a brilliant place to start. _ having us. good morning. here is a brilliant place to start. draughty i brilliant place to start. draughty front _ brilliant place to start. draughty front door, draft excluder like that, — front door, draft excluder like that, pretty straight forward. down there _ that, pretty straight forward. down there do _ that, pretty straight forward. down there. do that wherever you have got draft coming through. that could save you — draft coming through. that could save you about £60 per year. double glazing. _ save you about £60 per year. double glazing. if _ save you about £60 per year. double glazing, if you haven't got their double —

glazing, if you haven't got their double glazing, a bit of film on that _ double glazing, a bit of film on that. g , ., ., next that. just pointing out that. next thint , that. just pointing out that. next thing, something _ that. just pointing out that. next thing, something i— that. just pointing out that. next thing, something i didn't - that. just pointing out that. next thing, something i didn't know. thing, something i didn't know about, — thing, something i didn't know about, if— thing, something i didn't know about, if you have a boiler with boiler— about, if you have a boiler with boiler flow _ about, if you have a boiler with boiler flow controls, they are often set to _ boiler flow controls, they are often set to max — boiler flow controls, they are often set to max. turning those down side to 60 _ set to max. turning those down side to 60 or— set to max. turning those down side to 60 or 65— set to max. turning those down side to 60 or 65 degrees, that is going to 60 or 65 degrees, that is going to make _ to 60 or 65 degrees, that is going to make no — to 60 or 65 degrees, that is going to make no difference at all to the temperature in your house, the radiators — temperature in your house, the radiators or the water, but it will make _ radiators or the water, but it will make the — radiators or the water, but it will make the boiler more efficient and safe you _ make the boiler more efficient and safe you probably £100 per year. they— safe you probably £100 per year. they are — safe you probably £100 per year. they are often designed to be set slightly lower to what they are often set to.— slightly lower to what they are often set to. ., �*, .,, often set to. that's right. people hardly ever _ often set to. that's right. people hardly ever check _ often set to. that's right. people hardly ever check it. _ often set to. that's right. people hardly ever check it. and - often set to. that's right. people hardly ever check it. and like i often set to. that's right. people| hardly ever check it. and like that it is probably more efficient and actually— it is probably more efficient and actually the boiler can last longer as well— actually the boiler can last longer as well and it is less harmful to the boiler~ _ as well and it is less harmful to the boiler-— as well and it is less harmful to the boiler. ., ., ., ,, the boiler. you have some other tips as well. the boiler. you have some other tips as well- yes. — the boiler. you have some other tips as well. yes, very _ the boiler. you have some other tips as well. yes, very simple. _ the boiler. you have some other tips as well. yes, very simple. again, i the boiler. you have some other tips as well. yes, very simple. again, in | as well. yes, very simple. again, in here. as well. yes, very simple. again, in

here- lots — as well. yes, very simple. again, in here- lots of— as well. yes, very simple. again, in here. lots of devices _ as well. yes, very simple. again, in here. lots of devices left _ as well. yes, very simple. again, in here. lots of devices left on - here. lots of devices left on standby _ here. lots of devices left on standby. microwave here on the screen — standby. microwave here on the screen on — standby. microwave here on the screen on. no particular reason for it. screen on. no particular reason for it a_ screen on. no particular reason for it a simple — screen on. no particular reason for it. a simple solution is to turn it off at— it. a simple solution is to turn it off at the — it. a simple solution is to turn it off at the wall. with the devices in the house. — off at the wall. with the devices in the house, that could be another saving _ the house, that could be another saving of— the house, that could be another saving of £70 per year. so the house, that could be another saving of £70 per year.— saving of £70 per year. so this is addint saving of £70 per year. so this is adding up- _ saving of £70 per year. so this is adding up. another _ saving of £70 per year. so this is adding up. another thing - saving of £70 per year. so this is adding up. another thing could l saving of £70 per year. so this is l adding up. another thing could be turning off radiators that you are not using. fin turning off radiators that you are not usint. ., not using. on the government uk website we _ not using. on the government uk website we have _ not using. on the government uk website we have put _ not using. on the government uk website we have put an _ not using. on the government uk website we have put an energy i not using. on the government uk i website we have put an energy saving campaign _ website we have put an energy saving campaign and a list of things you can do. _ campaign and a list of things you can do, very simple to take two or £300 _ can do, very simple to take two or £300 of— can do, very simple to take two or £300 of your bill. lots can do, very simple to take two or £300 of your bill.— £300 of your bill. lots of people sa turn £300 of your bill. lots of people say turn the _ £300 of your bill. lots of people say turn the thermostat - £300 of your bill. lots of people say turn the thermostat down i £300 of your bill. lots of people say turn the thermostat down asj say turn the thermostat down as well. so if they are and and so cheap, why on earth were they not recommended ages ago? i’m cheap, why on earth were they not recommended ages ago?— cheap, why on earth were they not recommended ages ago? i'm only 'ust new to the jet. — recommended ages ago? i'm only 'ust new to the job, but i recommended ages ago? i'm only 'ust new to the job, but we i recommended ages ago? i'm only 'ust new to the job, but we have i recommended ages ago? i'm only 'ust new to the job, but we have been i new to the job, but we have been focusing — new to the job, but we have been focusing on— new to the job, but we have been focusing on saving households money .iven focusing on saving households money given their— focusing on saving households money given their high energy prices due to putin's — given their high energy prices due to putin's war. another £900 that people _ to putin's war. another £900 that people are — to putin's war. another £900 that people are not seen directly, that is how— people are not seen directly, that is how we — people are not seen directly, that is how we have capped the energy

bills that — is how we have capped the energy bills that have been even higher. the most — bills that have been even higher. the most vulnerable households up to about _ the most vulnerable households up to about 400 _ the most vulnerable households up to about 400. ., about 400. your department recommended _ about 400. your department recommended to _ about 400. your department recommended to the - about 400. your department recommended to the then i about 400. your department i recommended to the then prime minister liz truss that they had such a public information campaign to encourage us all to reduce our energy and she said she didn't want it. i energy and she said she didn't want it. ~' energy and she said she didn't want it. ~ , , ., it. i think she focused on the £55 billion of assistance. _ it. i think she focused on the £55 billion of assistance. helping i billion of assistance. helping people — billion of assistance. helping people with the energy bills. but as far as _ people with the energy bills. but as far as l _ people with the energy bills. but as far as i can— people with the energy bills. but as far as i can see, people with the energy bills. but as faras i can see, if people with the energy bills. but as far as i can see, if you can make savings. — far as i can see, if you can make savings, many which i didn't know about, _ savings, many which i didn't know about, to — savings, many which i didn't know about, to a — savings, many which i didn't know about, to a £300 for your household, what is _ about, to a £300 for your household, what is not _ about, to a £300 for your household, what is not to like when you tell people — what is not to like when you tell people about it, because it is much more _ people about it, because it is much more relevant now, because with the cold snap— more relevant now, because with the cold snap it _ more relevant now, because with the cold snap it is the time to be doing those _ cold snap it is the time to be doing those things. that cold snap it is the time to be doing those things-— those things. that is all true. but i su -ose those things. that is all true. but i suppose what — those things. that is all true. but i suppose what i'm _ those things. that is all true. but i suppose what i'm getting i those things. that is all true. but i suppose what i'm getting at, i those things. that is all true. but i suppose what i'm getting at, itl i suppose what i'm getting at, it was that a mistake? should we all have been doing this right at the beginning of this crisis? and also, it says the government and the taxpayer money as well, doesn't it? it's certainly true that we have put

billions _ it's certainly true that we have put billions into helping people. it helps — billions into helping people. it helps people in the household if they get— helps people in the household if they get to a £300. it also helps they get to a £300. it also helps the nation's tax bill because we have _ the nation's tax bill because we have got— the nation's tax bill because we have got to pay for this. was the nation's tax bill because we have got to pay for this.- the nation's tax bill because we have got to pay for this. was it a mistake not _ have got to pay for this. was it a mistake not to _ have got to pay for this. was it a mistake not to do _ have got to pay for this. was it a mistake not to do it _ have got to pay for this. was it a mistake not to do it earlier? i have got to pay for this. was it a | mistake not to do it earlier? well i'm new to _ mistake not to do it earlier? well i'm new to the — mistake not to do it earlier? well i'm new to the job. _ mistake not to do it earlier? well i'm new to the job. i'm _ mistake not to do it earlier? well i'm new to the job. i'm doing it. it's hard — i'm new to the job. i'm doing it. it's hard to— i'm new to the job. i'm doing it. it's hard to get other people's motivations. she has pots and pans in the _ motivations. she has pots and pans in the pocket and paid for all of this energy support which is, as i say, _ this energy support which is, as i say, an— this energy support which is, as i say, an enormous package. there is somethint say, an enormous package. there is something else _ say, an enormous package. there is something else that _ say, an enormous package. there is something else that happened i say, an enormous package. there is| something else that happened under the tory government, so david cameron, i think you will remember, current cut the green subsidies. part of that first loft insulation and cavity wall info installation which would have made many hundreds of thousands of homes more energy efficient, that would have saved us money too. and when they subsidies were cut the rates of inflation fell dramatically. something like 90%.

was that a mistake? one particular programme coming to an end, but others _ programme coming to an end, but others have — programme coming to an end, but others have started. we have spent billions _ others have started. we have spent billions of pounds of greening up homes _ billions of pounds of greening up homes in — billions of pounds of greening up homes in this country. when david cameron— homes in this country. when david cameron came in 2010, only of homes were energy— cameron came in 2010, only of homes were energy certificates c and above — were energy certificates c and above. today that figure is 46%. so, homes _ above. today that figure is 46%. so, homes have — above. today that figure is 46%. so, homes have been greening up, but we have got— homes have been greening up, but we have got a _ homes have been greening up, but we have got a stack of home in this country— have got a stack of home in this country and they are some in the world _ country and they are some in the world to — country and they are some in the world to get a lot warmer and greener~ _ world to get a lot warmer and greener. the chancellorjust the other— greener. the chancellorjust the other week announced another £6.6 billion _ other week announced another £6.6 billion. that comes on top of £6 billion— billion. that comes on top of £6 billion we — billion. that comes on top of £6 billion we have been spending over this past— billion we have been spending over this past period. so we're seeing it happen _ this past period. so we're seeing it happen it — this past period. so we're seeing it happen. it is an enormous challenge. there _ happen. it is an enormous challenge. there is— happen. it is an enormous challenge. there is a _ happen. it is an enormous challenge. there is a of— happen. it is an enormous challenge. there is a of housing to renovate, so the _ there is a of housing to renovate, so the stock — there is a of housing to renovate, so the stock of property in this country— so the stock of property in this country has never been that inefficient, but we are starting to

.et inefficient, but we are starting to get into— inefficient, but we are starting to get into that now. you inefficient, but we are starting to get into that now.— inefficient, but we are starting to get into that now. you talked about the emphasis _ get into that now. you talked about the emphasis on _ get into that now. you talked about the emphasis on making _ get into that now. you talked about the emphasis on making sure i get into that now. you talked about the emphasis on making sure that i get into that now. you talked about i the emphasis on making sure that the weight of this increase in energy prices does not fall too heavily on consumers. in april, the level of support is going to be reduced. bills are going to go up for most people, aren't they? we don't know what the cost will be for most people with the energy prices, and this will be for all with the war in ukraine. that has had a massive impact on inflation and everything else we have seen. it has had a big impact. we don't know where prices will be in april... you are planning to reduce the level of subsidy you are paying. to reduce the level of subsidy you are paying-— are paying. that's right. at the moment. _ are paying. that's right. at the moment. we — are paying. that's right. at the moment, we are _ are paying. that's right. at the moment, we are subsidising i moment, we are subsidising everybody's gammon bill by imposing a price _ everybody's gammon bill by imposing a price guarantee. that cap is for the average home turns out to be to run a _ the average home turns out to be to run a half— the average home turns out to be to run a half thousand pounds. it goes out to— run a half thousand pounds. it goes out to the _ run a half thousand pounds. it goes out to the average home to 3000. of course, _ out to the average home to 3000. of course, we _ out to the average home to 3000. of course, we don't know. the cat will

be there. _ course, we don't know. the cat will be there. but— course, we don't know. the cat will be there, but we don't know where energy— be there, but we don't know where energy prices will be come april. obviously. — energy prices will be come april. obviously, we will be out of the winter _ obviously, we will be out of the winter period and out of the cold period _ winter period and out of the cold period so — winter period and out of the cold period so we will see what happens. and i_ period so we will see what happens. and i guess — period so we will see what happens. and i guess the point of the campaign is to reduce the energy and drive down energy bills as well. that's right. it is a win for everyone _ that's right. it is a win for everyone. in households, you can save _ everyone. in households, you can save two— everyone. in households, you can save two or— everyone. in households, you can save two or £300. why would you not do that _ save two or £300. why would you not do that - _ save two or £300. why would you not do that. ., ., save two or £300. why would you not do that. ., ,, , ., save two or £300. why would you not do that. ., ~' , ., , save two or £300. why would you not do that. ., ,, , ., , . do that. . thank you very much. thank you- _ do that. . thank you very much. thank you. thanks _ do that. . thank you very much. thank you. thanks for _ do that. . thank you very much. thank you. thanks for coming i do that. . thank you very much. i thank you. thanks for coming round. thank— thank you. thanks for coming round. thank you _ thank you. thanks for coming round. thank you to — thank you. thanks for coming round. thank you to you both. interesting there that they were talking about some of the support available. later on we will be talking about some of the scams that are out there trying to catch people out. we will talk about what should be looking out for and hopefully how not to fall into the traps. it's coming up to past eight. if you've been out to post a letter lately, you might have noticed your postbox looking more festive and cosy than usual. even the postboxes get cold in this

weather. christmas—themed postbox toppers have been popping up across different towns and cities ahead of the big day, and amy payne has been meeting some of the knitters who've been taking part. a flurry of festive post box toppers are bringing a little joy to the world. in the nottinghamshire town of stapleford, this seasonal scene is attracting plenty of attention. it's the work of crafter steph. it's one of my favourites because ijust think people are putting it on facebook, we have had lots of comments on facebook, people are taking photos of it and itjust really makes me happy and everybody else happy. steph is part of this, well, close—knit group. their crochet hooks are behind many a woolly creation in this town. basically, to bring a bit of pleasure to the area, a bit of fun. it's about coming together, working together, to create a bit

of fun for the area, really. so, what is the advice for those of us who mightjust be inspired to give it a go? joina group. joining a group is really important because that is where you get your knowledge from. you have got the tutors that help set you off and get you going. we have worked with the children, we have worked individually and it has been really good. so keep an eye out when you post those christmas cards. the festive crafters mayjust have got there first, with crochet, colour and cheer. do you know, i am always amazed by the skill that people have and the generosity they have as well. this one, you may remember this. generosity they have as well. this one, you may rememberthis. 0h, generosity they have as well. this one, you may rememberthis. oh, it's a post box topper. it is a post box

topper. it was sent to us on the breakfast set. there's charlie. look at the hair. yeah, the care does give it away. the talent out there. it does bring joy when you see these things. i was absolutely delighted when we saw this one as well. there is just one weekend before christmas and many people are trying to tick off the last items on their list, but with rail strikes today freezing temperatures and. this is what ben is looking at. he is at st albans market this morning. wrapped up warm i am pleased to see. all in the hope that people will be able to come out with what is coming up with the strikes and the weather to get some business going. that really is the hope. stallholders setting up here, all sorts of items, woodwork, jewelry,

hoping that people will find a way to get here. it is more difficult because of the cold weather and the train strikes. hannah is one of the traders. how important is the last weekend before christmas for you as a business? this weekend before christmas for you as a business? , , ., a business? this is the final crunch, basically. _ a business? this is the final crunch, basically. i- a business? this is the final crunch, basically. i am i a business? this is the final i crunch, basically. i am hoping we crunch, basically. lam hoping we can get a lot of people in to buy stuff locally. with the postal strikes and everything like that happening, online sales are down because no one wants to buy online because no one wants to buy online because they are not going to get it in time. �* , ., , because they are not going to get it in time. �* , .,, ., in time. and if people are dithering about whether _ in time. and if people are dithering about whether to _ in time. and if people are dithering about whether to come _ in time. and if people are dithering about whether to come out - in time. and if people are dithering about whether to come out and i in time. and if people are dithering. about whether to come out and shop today, what is your message? flame today, what is your message? come out, it is today, what is your message? come out. it is a — today, what is your message? come out. it is a lot _ today, what is your message? come out, it is a lot warmer _ today, what is your message? come out, it is a lot warmer than - out, it is a lot warmer than yesterday, wrap up warm and enjoy some festive cheer. yesterday, wrap up warm and en'oy some festive cheer.i some festive cheer. thank you very much indeed- _ some festive cheer. thank you very much indeed. i _ some festive cheer. thank you very much indeed. i will— some festive cheer. thank you very much indeed. i will be _ some festive cheer. thank you very much indeed. i will be speaking i some festive cheer. thank you very much indeed. i will be speaking to | much indeed. i will be speaking to some of the other traders in a moment but hannah mentioned the problems with orders online and getting them to people because of postal strikes. getting them to people because of postalstrikes. it getting them to people because of postal strikes. it is something briony leyland has been looking at

as well. laura bland's brownie business started in her kitchen and took off during lockdown. treats by post were the order of the day then and have continued to be popular. particularly in the run—up to christmas. christmas for us is, like a lot of small businesses, is where you make your money. we do double, triple the orders that we would normally do in a very, very short space of time. at this time of year, they send out around 800 parcels each week, but from monday, their courier, dpd, who they have used for more than two years, is capping that atjust 75. so they have taken 90% of our business away overnight. they have not given us any reason, they have just taken it away. we had to close the website because we could not take any more orders for next week because we have already got more or double the orders we are allowed to send out next week already in the box. it is a lot of long hours, sleepless nights, just trying to resolve the issues. laura's husband adam has been urgently trying to find alternative couriers to fulfil orders, often paying at least

double the usual price. keeping their good reputation with customers is crucial. that is our number one priority, making sure everyone we have accepted an order from, we get to them somehow or other before christmas. dpd told us it can't comment on individual cases but said... as a result of the ongoing industrial action at the royal mail, we have seen a significant increase in demand for our services. we appreciate that any interruption to delivery services at this time of year is hugely regrettable. our team is doing everything possible to minimise the impact. laura and adam say they understand courier companies are under pressure, but questioned why the cap on their deliveries has been so severe. they are expanding their presence at christmas markets like winchester and are confident they will survive, by turning away online custom is the last thing they expected to be doing this christmas. this week was going to be the week we could beat last year and just see how far we have come.

to have itjust snapped away, just devastated. well, let's speak to some of the other people here at st albans market. how long have you been working at this market?- market. how long have you been working at this market? about 12 ears working at this market? about 12 years now- _ working at this market? about 12 years now- how— working at this market? about 12 years now. how important i working at this market? about 12 years now. how important is i working at this market? about 12 years now. how important is thisj working at this market? about 12 i years now. how important is this a final weekend _ years now. how important is this a final weekend before _ years now. how important is this a final weekend before christmas? i years now. how important is this a i final weekend before christmas? this is the most important week of the whole _ is the most important week of the whole year. this is where we take our proper— whole year. this is where we take our proper money. and whole year. this is where we take our proper money.— our proper money. and are you noticint our proper money. and are you noticing the _ our proper money. and are you noticing the impact _ our proper money. and are you noticing the impact of - our proper money. and are you noticing the impact of the i our proper money. and are you noticing the impact of the train | noticing the impact of the train strikes and the cold weather? the cold weather _ strikes and the cold weather? the cold weather is great for me because of the _ cold weather is great for me because of the products icl, which is army surplus, _ of the products icl, which is army surplus, but— of the products icl, which is army surplus, but the train strikes have not hit _ surplus, but the train strikes have not hit so — surplus, but the train strikes have not hit so much in st albans but yesterday — not hit so much in st albans but yesterday i was in portobello road and we _ yesterday i was in portobello road and we probably had half the football we normally have. and when ou football we normally have. and when you compare — football we normally have. and when you compare it _ football we normally have. and when you compare it to _

football we normally have. and when you compare it to how— football we normally have. and when you compare it to how business i football we normally have. and when you compare it to how business was. you compare it to how business was before the pandemic, has it recovered?— before the pandemic, has it recovered? ., ., ., ., , recovered? for me, i have had a very tood ear recovered? for me, i have had a very good year so — recovered? for me, i have had a very good year so i — recovered? for me, i have had a very good year so i am _ recovered? for me, i have had a very good year so i am not _ recovered? for me, i have had a very good year so i am not complaining, i good year so i am not complaining, and what _ good year so i am not complaining, and what the pandemic did, it helped me find _ and what the pandemic did, it helped me find other avenues to sell my product. — me find other avenues to sell my product, like instagram and tick—tock, so in the long run it probably— tick—tock, so in the long run it probably helped me. you tick-tock, so in the long run it probably helped me. you mentioned the online way _ probably helped me. you mentioned the online way of— probably helped me. you mentioned the online way of selling _ probably helped me. you mentioned the online way of selling but - probably helped me. you mentioned the online way of selling but there i the online way of selling but there are postal strikes at the moment. we heard from one of the stallholders just down there that she has found online orders have fallen because people are worried they simply won't arrive in time. are you noticing any impact of the postal strikes? it has definitely impacted _ impact of the postal strikes? it has definitely impacted me _ impact of the postal strikes? it has definitely impacted me but - impact of the postal strikes? it has definitely impacted me but i i impact of the postal strikes? it has definitely impacted me but i have tried to _ definitely impacted me but i have tried to find other means to sell my product _ tried to find other means to sell my product i_ tried to find other means to sell my product. i am tried to find other means to sell my product. iam now tried to find other means to sell my product. i am now using tried to find other means to sell my product. iam now using ups, dpd, and not _ product. iam now using ups, dpd, and not use — product. iam now using ups, dpd, and not use the post office, which is what _ and not use the post office, which is what i _ and not use the post office, which is what i used to do. but it has affected — is what i used to do. but it has affected it _ is what i used to do. but it has affected it because their confidence that people, phoning me up all the time, _ that people, phoning me up all the time, will— that people, phoning me up all the time, will i — that people, phoning me up all the time, will i get my goods in time? and from — time, will i get my goods in time? and from a — time, will i get my goods in time? and from a personal point of view, what are your spending patterns? are you spending as much as normal? or

are you tightening the belt a bit? definitely tightening the belt but i am waiting for those sales because they are _ am waiting for those sales because they are going to be big this year. the january sales? that they are going to be big this year. the january sales?— the january sales? that is when i will be out _ the january sales? that is when i will be out shopping. _ the january sales? that is when i will be out shopping. thank- the january sales? that is when i will be out shopping. thank you i the january sales? that is when i i will be out shopping. thank you very much for speaking _ will be out shopping. thank you very much for speaking to _ will be out shopping. thank you very much for speaking to us. _ will be out shopping. thank you very much for speaking to us. phil - much for speaking to us. phil mentioned the strikes, we have been speaking about the cold weather, the postal strikes, the train strikes, and add to that the rising cost of living, it is another factor that is putting pressure on people's budgets, leaving them less to spend on things like gifts and treats and so on. we found out this week inflation is running at 10.7%. that means if you spend £100 on a range of things last christmas, those same things would cost you £110.70, with some things going up even more than that. bbc research found the average christmas dinner this year will cost 22% more than it did last year because of the rising cost of various products. so that is all

putting a squeeze on people's budgets. shoppers are saying they plan to spend less this christmas. traders here and around the uk, businesses, retailers, hospitality firms, hoping that people will spend enough to give them that crucial boost they have been waiting for all year. thank you very much indeed. mike has got his eye on thatjacket on the rail behind you. he says it reminds him of adam and. feeling generous, i may pick it up and bring it back for you. then always knows how to stand and deliver, doesn't he? how are you? very good. quite reflective as we look ahead to the world cup final, and the third place play—off of the world cup. it has whistled by. so many highlights along the way. a different world cup, being in the run—up to christmas, in the winter, but with the football, lots of

highlights. surprises and upsets, which is what you always want in football. and a lot of people have adopted morocco as their second team. it adopted morocco as their second team. , , , ., ., team. it is the spirit that team showed. and _ team. it is the spirit that team showed. and there _ team. it is the spirit that team showed. and there is - team. it is the spirit that team showed. and there is one i team. it is the spirit that team showed. and there is one last| team. it is the spirit that team i showed. and there is one last chance today against — showed. and there is one last chance today against croatia. _ today against croatia, it will be one last chance at this world cup for morroco to show the new level they have taken african football too, and for the tens of thousands of fans to make qatar feel like home. and while for many teams the 3rd place play off is a match they don't want to play in, for morroco, its different after their history making tournament. i think it is a good match to play because we can and third in the world, something that never happened before an african team, and for morocco. after losing to france, of course, we are disappointed. like i said, we played good. we reached the semifinal of the world cup, so after the game, a day later, we can be happy and proud.

looking ahead to tomorrow's final, and the people of argentina are pinning their hopes on their messiah, messi, to bring them world cup glory again for the first time since maradona in 1986. our south america correspondent katy watson has been to buenos aires to see how people there are preparing for the match and how they feel about this being leenel messi's last chance at a world cup. everywhere you walk, leonel messi was my presence is felt. ahead of the game, this city has been spruced up in the colours of the flag. argentina is ready for victory. in my case, it's my dream, because since i was born in the 90s, i have never seen argentina champion of the world. for many people, it will be a dream come true. translation: it is something that is beautiful for this country. we are always struggling to make ends meet. but it is nice to have some happiness.

louise's bar is packed with relics, dedicated to the beautiful game. he is dedicated to the beautiful game, and sunday means everything to him and his customers. translation: in argentina, as they say the football pitches don't - shake, they have a heartbeat. every argentinian sees himself as a coach. everyone has a different opinion, but the moment we celebrate, we cry. we cry a lot and hug. this is the man who has defined argentina's success this year. while messi is the winner of almost every football trophy out there, a world cup wind still eludes him. so, the whole of argentina is behind him to put that right.

the mini messis are everywhere, on argentina's potatoes, shabby football grounds for their future players. kevin is one of the stars here, playing since he was four, he has signed to a local team. this is a poor part of one of cyrus. kids are playing on a dirt football pitch. this is a country where people have been really struggling for years. high inflation ratesjust getting through each and every month. but along comes messi, a chance to win the world cup. people here are energised and transformed. she looks on proudly, sipping her lighting argentinian style. translation: the world cup has made him crazy. - he sings all the songs, cheers the goals and says he wants to be a player. messi is an example. an argentine famous for his footwork, everyone here is watching messi's last dance. and they are cheering him and the team on from afar. katie watson, bbc news, buenos aires.

they can console themselves it is not going to be germany that disappoints them in the final like what happened in 2014, and west germany in 1990. five french players have been suffering from a cold virus and had to isolate in their rooms yesterday rather than train. but it's not worrying the team. translation: no, we are not, we are not afraid of _ translation: no, we are not, we are not afraid of the _ translation: no, we are not, we are not afraid of the virus. _ translation: no, we are not, we are not afraid of the virus. adrian - translation: no, we are not, we are not afraid of the virus. adrian had i not afraid of the virus. adrian had a headache, a little stomach ache. i made him a tea with ginger and honey and they were better. but no, we are not worried about that. i hope everyone is getting better, i hope everyone is getting better, i hope everyone will be ready for the final. two teams are looking ahead, while others are reflecting on what might have been. it was last month that wales arrived home, having not qualified for the knock out stages with just a single point. manager rob page has now spoken about it for the first time. i have got that little bit of

disappointment, i can't lie. i think the levels — disappointment, i can't lie. i think the levels of performance that we showed _ the levels of performance that we showed in — the levels of performance that we showed in the nations league against holland, _ showed in the nations league against holland, against the netherlands, against _ holland, against the netherlands, against belgium, i think we fell against belgium, ! think we fell below— against belgium, i think we fell below that, and i think if we had met those — below that, and i think if we had met those standards against the usa, which _ met those standards against the usa, which we _ met those standards against the usa, which we did second half, and certainly— which we did second half, and certainly against iran, and england first half— certainly against iran, and england first half i— certainly against iran, and england first half i thought we were very good _ first half i thought we were very good and — first half i thought we were very good and gifted them, you start the second _ good and gifted them, you start the second half where you gift a team like that _ second half where you gift a team like that two goals, there is only going _ like that two goals, there is only going to — like that two goals, there is only going to be one outcome, unfortunately. it's easy does it for chelsea in the women's champions league, into the quarterfinals, with a 4—0 away win at albanian champions vllaz—nia. it was a huge leap from substitute keterina svitkova that made it 3—0 and it means emma hayes' side remain unbeaten, in the competition and lead group a with a game to go. the big game in the scottish premiership is aberdeen hosting the leaders celtic at lunchtime, while the big freeze is impacting games across britian. this is the scene at many grounds. this is northampton, where the game was off earlier this week,

while many others have followed. in leagues one and two, at mansfield and tranmere, while in scotland, at motherwell. that game has gone. in the championship, luton against milwall tomorrow is off. do check the bbc sport website for all the latest. in rugby union, leinster thrashed gloucester 57—0 in the european champions cup, to extend their lead, at the top of pool a. it was a real thrashing with leinster securing a bonus point in the first half with five tries, two for ronan keller—her, and led 31—0 at the break. the domination continued in the second half, as gloucester were run ragged. four more tries and a second forjames lowe. elsewhere, bordeaux were beaten by sharks. next to a moment of history in darts. atjust 18, beau greaves has become the youngest woman to play on the alexandra palace stage, at the pdc darts world championship. this is a moment she will neverforget and what a welcome from the crowd.

she's been in brilliant from on the women's tour all year, and although she lost her world championship debut to wille o'connor, its only eight years since she started competing, having taking up darts thanks to her brother taylor, and greaves soaked up the applause afterwards. it wasn't just the players, enjoying the atmosphere, darts. singer—songwriter lewis capaldi took part in the nine—dart challenge ahead of the evening's matches. he won, and look what it means to him. he loved the atmosphere. and, unlike his single, pointless, scored very well. he always gets involved. he throws himself— he always gets involved. he throws himself into stuff.— himself into stuff. someone in the crowd tot himself into stuff. someone in the crowd got a _ himself into stuff. someone in the crowd got a christmas _ himself into stuff. someone in the crowd got a christmasjumper- himself into stuff. someone in the| crowd got a christmasjumper from crowd got a christmasjumperfrom him. crowd got a christmas 'umper from him. ., ., crowd got a christmas 'umper from him. ., ~' , ., , crowd got a christmas 'umper from him. ., ,, i. , . crowd got a christmas 'umper from him. ., ~' i., , . him. thank you very much. it looked warm enough _ him. thank you very much. it looked warm enough in _ him. thank you very much. it looked

warm enough in there _ him. thank you very much. it looked warm enough in there but _ him. thank you very much. it looked warm enough in there but it - him. thank you very much. it looked warm enough in there but it has i him. thank you very much. it looked warm enough in there but it has not| warm enough in there but it has not been _ warm enough in there but it has not been so _ warm enough in there but it has not been so far— warm enough in there but it has not been so far this week. but that is about— been so far this week. but that is about to — been so far this week. but that is about to change. if you were commuting into any one of these towns and cities on friday, it was a cold one. but what a change to come. the monday morning commute, take oxford, for instance, will be 22 degrees warmer. that will probably feel tropical by comparison. it is going to be a massive change as we start to see it coming in off the atlantic tomorrow and into tomorrow night. it is not there with us just yet. it is still frosty out there this morning. and we have got some icy conditions in the west where we have seen some showers through the night and into the morning. rain, sleet and snow in land, mostly limited to coastal counties, but in northern england, we have a sewing from lancashire, greater manchester, towards north yorkshire, where we continue to seek sleet and snow throughout the day.

generally, rain around the coast, and showers continuing in the north of scotland. most of you have a dry saturday, brightest of all to the south and east. temperatures for many creeping up just a little south and east. temperatures for many creeping upjust a little bit. still cold out there today, cold tonight. a few wintry showers in the west but they will gradually fade. temperatures lifting sunday morning. starting frost free for some. for most of us, that frost is still there but it won't be quite as cold as it has been. a bit more breeze will add to the chill. the weather coming from the mid—atlantic. that rain gets close to the colder air, this is where we could have a few travel problems, especially on some of the higher roots. and the calder valley is in the east. the rain could fall on some very cold surfaces and that will lead to icy conditions. from north wales to northern england and scotland, we could start to see some snow as

well. no drastic amounts but it could cause issues particularly later on. on sunday, a dry enough the east and the north. but cloud will increase. rain across southern and western areas to begin with. that will turn to snow on the hills. but in northern england and parts of scotland, it could be falling onto very cold ground, temperatures are still around freezing, so we could see some icy conditions on roads and pavements. by the end of the day, on sunday night, a strengthening breeze, that mild air pushes to all parts. this is how we start monday morning. eight to 14 celsius. but gone are those crisp, clear mornings, it is going to be grey and blustery, i bring suffering, particularly to the south and west during the day, and temperatures, even with those cloudy conditions, could be up to between 11 and 15 celsius if you get any brightness. and that set us up for the run—up to

christmas week. probably the mildest on monday. temperatures are slightly above normal for this stage on monday. temperatures are slightly above normalfor this stage in december. there will be some brighter moments around but keep across the forecast because every so often there will be sent wet and windy weather which may give you a bit of a rough journey across country. we will keep you updated throughout the week on breakfast. after 13 weeks of sambas and salsas, tonight is the night when the winner of this year's strictly come dancing will get to lift the coveted glitterball trophy. molly rainford, fleur east, helen skelton and hamza yassin have been preparing all week for the final and our reporter sophie van brugen has been to meet them. i am so excited to go out on that floor and dance my heart out. i can't believe we are in the final. she is excited, iam nervous. but i can't wait. we are through to the strictly final.

final! well, the wait is almost over and the celebrity class of 2022 will soon find out which one of them will be lifting that all—important glitter ball trophy. i hope we win. everybody hopes they win. but i am just happy to be sharing the stage one last time for our showdown. if we won, it would be like a miracle. because we have been through so many ups and downs, and when i say ups and downs, i know we have all had our challenges on this ride, but to go from multiple dance—offs and also to be the only couple that got a perfect score. i don't think we have even thought about winning, i i we have just tried to make the mosti of each week because you never know when it is going to end, - and now we are in the final week, it is, hang on a minute, - we are in the final, we could win. it would be amazing because it i would show that all those ups and

downs we've had in this competition were so worth it because we have just, you know, pulled through each time and pushed through. it has been an emotionaljourney for all of the contestants over the last three months, with lots of tears along the way. it is going to be a dramatic night, i can feel it. you always sit at home and see people crying and you think, wow, it is really getting to them. and then when you are in it yourself, i have cried so much, he has cried. i didn't think he could cry but he has been crying. but despite the strictly experience coming to an end, they still have a few surprises left for tonight's final. we have got our fun, _ cute quickstep that we did in week two that is such a moment for us. then we've got our rumba _ that is so emotional and passionate. and then we have got our showdown, which is a new layer— people haven't seen, so really excited. i the showdown is very fun, very uplifting. it is literally uplifting at times. so hopefully people enjoy it and hopefully people smile. that is what it is about.

so the all—important question, where is that glitter ball going to live? since day one, i said, if we ever win that glitter ball, i would love to take a picture with it, hold it with you, but i would like to give it to you as a massive thank you for getting me through week one and week two and week three... and every week after that. we have still not come to an agreement on where it will go. sophie van brughan, bbc news. so let's figure out how it is going to go, or at least speculate. we're joined now in the studio by former strictly professional ian waite, and one of this year's contestants, jayde adams, joins us from north london. just out of the shower, perhaps? i thought— just out of the shower, perhaps? i

thought not many people come on your show with— thought not many people come on your show with legitimate towel. it is the morning, this is what i look like _ the morning, this is what i look like. ~ ., ., the morning, this is what i look like. . ., ., ., the morning, this is what i look like. ., ., ., , like. what have we got? green tea? coffee? a cup _ like. what have we got? green tea? coffee? a cup of _ like. what have we got? green tea? coffee? a cup of builder's. - like. what have we got? green tea? coffee? a cup of builder's. where i coffee? a cup of builder's. where are ou coffee? a cup of builder's. where are you going _ coffee? a cup of builder's. where are you going to _ coffee? a cup of builder's. where are you going to be _ coffee? a cup of builder's. where are you going to be watching? i i coffee? a cup of builder's. where i are you going to be watching? i am ttoin to are you going to be watching? i am going to be — are you going to be watching? i am going to be in _ are you going to be watching? i am going to be in the _ are you going to be watching? i am going to be in the studio. are i are you going to be watching? i am going to be in the studio. are you i going to be in the studio. are you dancint going to be in the studio. are you dancing as _ going to be in the studio. are you dancing as well? _ going to be in the studio. are you dancing as well? in _ going to be in the studio. are you dancing as well? in the _ going to be in the studio. are you dancing as well? in the group i going to be in the studio. are you i dancing as well? in the group dance? yes. we had our rehearsals yesterday, everyone is in such good spirits, _ yesterday, everyone is in such good spirits, we — yesterday, everyone is in such good spirits, we had a drink with each other— spirits, we had a drink with each other last — spirits, we had a drink with each other last night. i feel it has been a vintage — other last night. i feel it has been a vintage year for camaraderie on the show — a vintage year for camaraderie on the show. , ., , a vintage year for camaraderie on the show. , ., _ , ., a vintage year for camaraderie on theshow. ., , , the show. everyone says that because eve one the show. everyone says that because everyone thinks _ the show. everyone says that because everyone thinks they _ the show. everyone says that because everyone thinks they are _ the show. everyone says that because everyone thinks they are the - everyone thinks they are the first... , ., , everyone thinks they are the first. . ._ whenj everyone thinks they are the i first. . ._ when they first... they are lying. when they see that friendship _ first... they are lying. when they see that friendship that _ first... they are lying. when they see that friendship that happens. j first... they are lying. when they i see that friendship that happens. it is like a family. you go through this experience, _ is like a family. you go through this experience, it— is like a family. you go through this experience, it is— is like a family. you go through this experience, it is like - is like a family. you go through. this experience, it is like nothing else you — this experience, it is like nothing else you can— this experience, it is like nothing else you can imagine. _ this experience, it is like nothing else you can imagine. four- this experience, it is like nothing i else you can imagine. four months of dancing _ else you can imagine. four months of dancing as _ else you can imagine. four months of dancing as well, — else you can imagine. four months of dancing as well, you _ else you can imagine. four months of dancing as well, you get _ else you can imagine. four months of dancing as well, you get to _ else you can imagine. four months of dancing as well, you get to this - dancing as well, you get to this stage. — dancing as well, you get to this stage, especially— dancing as well, you get to this stage, especially the _ dancing as well, you get to this stage, especially the final, i dancing as well, you get to this stage, especially the final, andj dancing as well, you get to this i stage, especially the final, and you are just _ stage, especially the final, and you are just happy— stage, especially the final, and you are just happy to— stage, especially the final, and you are just happy to make _ stage, especially the final, and you are just happy to make and - are just happy to make and experience _ are just happy to make and experience the _ are just happy to make and experience the whole - are just happy to make and i

experience the whole thing. are just happy to make and - experience the whole thing. tan are just happy to make and - experience the whole thing. gaul experience the whole thing. can i 'ust asked experience the whole thing. can i just asked jade — experience the whole thing. just asked jade something really quickly. you said you all went out for a drink, quickly. you said you all went out fora drink, did quickly. you said you all went out for a drink, did that include the four finalists for a drink, did that include the fourfinalists as well? for a drink, did that include the four finalists as well? m0. for a drink, did that include the four finalists as well?— for a drink, did that include the four finalists as well? no, they are athletes. they _ four finalists as well? no, they are athletes. they are _ four finalists as well? no, they are athletes. they are not _ four finalists as well? no, they are athletes. they are not doing - four finalists as well? no, they are athletes. they are not doing stuff. athletes. they are not doing stuff like that — athletes. they are not doing stuff like that. g . athletes. they are not doing stuff like that. g , . .~' athletes. they are not doing stuff like that._ no, - athletes. they are not doing stuff like that._ no, they| like that. just checking. no, they were tucked _ like that. just checking. no, they were tucked up _ like that. just checking. no, they were tucked up in _ like that. just checking. no, they were tucked up in bed, _ like that. just checking. no, they were tucked up in bed, but- like that. just checking. no, they were tucked up in bed, but all. like that. just checking. no, they were tucked up in bed, but all of| like that. just checking. no, they i were tucked up in bed, but all of us who are _ were tucked up in bed, but all of us who are now— were tucked up in bed, but all of us who are now out, we were not. difficult _ who are now out, we were not. difficult to — who are now out, we were not. difficult to put a cigarette paper between any of them really, you have got to this stage they are all of such a degree of proficiency. take a look, what are their strengths? write in the early stages, week one, i chose _ write in the early stages, week one, i chose five — write in the early stages, week one, i chose five couples _ write in the early stages, week one, i chose five couples and _ write in the early stages, week one, i chose five couples and they - write in the early stages, week one, i chose five couples and they were . i chose five couples and they were all the _ i chose five couples and they were all the semifinalists. _ i chose five couples and they were all the semifinalists. i— i chose five couples and they were all the semifinalists. i think- i chose five couples and they were all the semifinalists. i think they i all the semifinalists. i think they judges _ all the semifinalists. i think they judges have _ all the semifinalists. i think they judges have got— all the semifinalists. i think they judges have got it _ all the semifinalists. i think they judges have got it right- all the semifinalists. i think they judges have got it right and - all the semifinalists. i think they judges have got it right and the. judges have got it right and the public— judges have got it right and the public have _ judges have got it right and the public have got _ judges have got it right and the public have got it _ judges have got it right and the public have got it right. - judges have got it right and the public have got it right. and - judges have got it right and the public have got it right. and it. public have got it right. and it 'ust public have got it right. and it just goes— public have got it right. and it just goes to _ public have got it right. and it just goes to show, _ public have got it right. and it just goes to show, molly- public have got it right. and it just goes to show, molly has. public have got it right. and it - just goes to show, molly has been in the bottom _ just goes to show, molly has been in the bottom two— just goes to show, molly has been in the bottom two for— just goes to show, molly has been in the bottom two for four _ just goes to show, molly has been in the bottom two for four weeks - just goes to show, molly has been in the bottom two for four weeks and l the bottom two for four weeks and then last _ the bottom two for four weeks and then last week— the bottom two for four weeks and then last week she _ the bottom two for four weeks and then last week she was _ the bottom two for four weeks and then last week she was not - the bottom two for four weeks and then last week she was not in - the bottom two for four weeks and then last week she was not in the i then last week she was not in the bottom _ then last week she was not in the bottom two. _ then last week she was not in the bottom two. so— then last week she was not in the bottom two, so she _ then last week she was not in the bottom two, so she has - then last week she was not in the bottom two, so she has turned i then last week she was not in the i bottom two, so she has turned the

opinion— bottom two, so she has turned the opinion of— bottom two, so she has turned the opinion of the _ bottom two, so she has turned the opinion of the public— bottom two, so she has turned the opinion of the public around. - bottom two, so she has turned the opinion of the public around. this i opinion of the public around. this is fleur? molly. _ opinion of the public around. this is fleur? molly. and _ opinion of the public around. this is fleur? molly. and it _ opinion of the public around. this is fleur? molly. and it is - opinion of the public around. this is fleur? molly. and it is all - opinion of the public around. this is fleur? molly. and it is all to i is fleur? molly. and it is all to -la for is fleur? molly. and it is all to play for now — is fleur? molly. and it is all to play for now because - is fleur? molly. and it is all to play for now because it - is fleur? molly. and it is all to play for now because it is - is fleur? molly. and it is all to play for now because it is so . is fleur? molly. and it is all to - play for now because it is so close to all— play for now because it is so close to all it _ play for now because it is so close to all it is — play for now because it is so close to all it is interesting _ play for now because it is so close to all it is interesting because - to all it is interesting because some — to all it is interesting because some have _ to all it is interesting because some have been _ to all it is interesting because some have been in _ to all it is interesting because some have been in the - to all it is interesting becausel some have been in the bottom to all it is interesting because - some have been in the bottom two and seven— some have been in the bottom two and seven have _ some have been in the bottom two and seven have hot — some have been in the bottom two and seven have not-— seven have not. fleur has really battled through _ seven have not. fleur has really battled through and _ seven have not. fleur has really battled through and bounced i seven have not. fleur has really i battled through and bounced back. fleur is just a revelation to me. their— fleur is just a revelation to me. their bower— fleur is just a revelation to me. their powerand_ fleur is just a revelation to me. their power and the _ fleur is just a revelation to me. their power and the expression| fleur isjust a revelation to me. . their power and the expression in her, _ their power and the expression in her. it— their power and the expression in her. it was— their power and the expression in her. it was so— their power and the expression in her, it was so much— their power and the expression in her, it was so much in— their power and the expression in her, it was so much in the - their power and the expression in. her, it was so much in the beginning that they— her, it was so much in the beginning that they literally— her, it was so much in the beginning that they literally had _ her, it was so much in the beginning that they literally had to _ her, it was so much in the beginning that they literally had to rein - her, it was so much in the beginning that they literally had to rein it - that they literally had to rein it in. that they literally had to rein it in and — that they literally had to rein it in and that— that they literally had to rein it in. and that is— that they literally had to rein it in. and that is credit _ that they literally had to rein it in. and that is credit to- that they literally had to rein it in. and that is credit to her- that they literally had to rein itl in. and that is credit to her that she has— in. and that is credit to her that she has been— in. and that is credit to her that she has been able _ in. and that is credit to her that she has been able to _ in. and that is credit to her that she has been able to do - in. and that is credit to her that she has been able to do that. l in. and that is credit to her that . she has been able to do that. and in. and that is credit to her that i she has been able to do that. and it has enabled — she has been able to do that. and it has enabled us— she has been able to do that. and it has enabled us to _ she has been able to do that. and it has enabled us to see _ she has been able to do that. and it has enabled us to see the _ she has been able to do that. and it has enabled us to see the quality. she has been able to do that. and it has enabled us to see the quality of| has enabled us to see the quality of her dancing, — has enabled us to see the quality of her dancing, because _ has enabled us to see the quality of her dancing, because sometimes i has enabled us to see the quality of. her dancing, because sometimes the exuberance _ her dancing, because sometimes the exuberance and _ her dancing, because sometimes the exuberance and the _ her dancing, because sometimes the exuberance and the power _ her dancing, because sometimes the exuberance and the power shone i exuberance and the power shone through— exuberance and the power shone through so— exuberance and the power shone through so much— exuberance and the power shone through so much that _ exuberance and the power shone through so much that you - exuberance and the power shone through so much that you didn'ti exuberance and the power shone i through so much that you didn't see the technique, — through so much that you didn't see the technique, whereas _ through so much that you didn't see the technique, whereas now- through so much that you didn't see the technique, whereas now we i through so much that you didn't see the technique, whereas now we are | the technique, whereas now we are getting _ the technique, whereas now we are getting a _ the technique, whereas now we are getting a bit— the technique, whereas now we are getting a bit of— the technique, whereas now we are getting a bit of a _ the technique, whereas now we are getting a bit of a balance _ the technique, whereas now we are getting a bit of a balance of- the technique, whereas now we are getting a bit of a balance of both. l getting a bit of a balance of both. consistency — getting a bit of a balance of both. consistency wise, _ getting a bit of a balance of both. consistency wise, helen - getting a bit of a balance of both. consistency wise, helen has i getting a bit of a balance of both. j consistency wise, helen has been great. she has gone from strength to strength. in great. she has gone from strength to strenuth. . strength. in the beginning, i left her american — strength. in the beginning, i left

her american smooth, _ strength. in the beginning, i left her american smooth, and i strength. in the beginning, i left her american smooth, and she l strength. in the beginning, i left i her american smooth, and she seems to be _ her american smooth, and she seems to be leaning — her american smooth, and she seems to be leaning more _ her american smooth, and she seems to be leaning more towards _ her american smooth, and she seems to be leaning more towards the - to be leaning more towards the ballroom — to be leaning more towards the ballroom dances— to be leaning more towards the ballroom dances for— to be leaning more towards the ballroom dances for me, - to be leaning more towards the ballroom dances for me, but i to be leaning more towards the. ballroom dances for me, but last week_ ballroom dances for me, but last week with — ballroom dances for me, but last week with the _ ballroom dances for me, but last week with the argentine - ballroom dances for me, but last week with the argentine tango, i ballroom dances for me, but last i week with the argentine tango, there are lots— week with the argentine tango, there are lots of— week with the argentine tango, there are lots of different _ week with the argentine tango, there are lots of different assets _ week with the argentine tango, there are lots of different assets from - are lots of different assets from her that — are lots of different assets from her that i— are lots of different assets from her that i see, _ are lots of different assets from her that i see, that— are lots of different assets from her that i see, that she - are lots of different assets from her that i see, that she has i are lots of different assets from . her that i see, that she has grown to acquire — her that i see, that she has grown to acquire during _ her that i see, that she has grown to acquire during the _ her that i see, that she has grown to acquire during the show, - her that i see, that she has grown to acquire during the show, so i her that i see, that she has grown| to acquire during the show, so she has gone _ to acquire during the show, so she has gone on — to acquire during the show, so she has gone on a _ to acquire during the show, so she has gone on a journey. _ to acquire during the show, so she has gone on a journey.— to acquire during the show, so she has gone on a journey. has gone on a 'ourney. when you look at the things — has gone on a journey. when you look at the things she _ has gone on a journey. when you look at the things she has _ has gone on a journey. when you look at the things she has done _ has gone on a journey. when you look at the things she has done in - has gone on a journey. when you look at the things she has done in the i at the things she has done in the past, paddling up the amazon, tightrope walking, boxing, she is a very determined person. she takes something on, she wants to be the best. i something on, she wants to be the best. ~ , ., something on, she wants to be the best. ~' , . . something on, she wants to be the best. ~ , . . . ., best. i think they all are. hamza, he is 'ust best. i think they all are. hamza, he isjust loving _ best. i think they all are. hamza, he isjust loving it, _ best. i think they all are. hamza, he isjust loving it, isn't- best. i think they all are. hamza, he isjust loving it, isn't he? i best. ithink they all are. hamza, he isjust loving it, isn't he? i- he isjust loving it, isn't he? i think with hamza as well, there is something — think with hamza as well, there is something very _ think with hamza as well, there is something very emotive _ think with hamza as well, there is something very emotive about i think with hamza as well, there is i something very emotive about him. every— something very emotive about him. every time — something very emotive about him. everv time i— something very emotive about him. every time i watch _ something very emotive about him. every time i watch a _ something very emotive about him. every time i watch a performance . every time i watch a performance from _ every time i watch a performance from hamza, _ every time i watch a performance from hamza, i_ every time i watch a performance from hamza, ifeel— every time i watch a performance from hamza, i feel lots— every time i watch a performance from hamza, i feel lots of- every time i watch a performance i from hamza, i feel lots of emotions. he brings _ from hamza, i feel lots of emotions. he brings that— from hamza, i feel lots of emotions. he brings that to _ from hamza, i feel lots of emotions. he brings that to the _ from hamza, i feel lots of emotions. he brings that to the surface. - from hamza, i feel lots of emotions. he brings that to the surface. and i. he brings that to the surface. and i think— he brings that to the surface. and i think the _ he brings that to the surface. and i think the public— he brings that to the surface. and i think the public have _ he brings that to the surface. and i think the public have also - he brings that to the surface. and i think the public have also felt - he brings that to the surface. and i think the public have also felt thati think the public have also felt that from him — think the public have also felt that from him and _ think the public have also felt that from him and grown _ think the public have also felt that from him and grown to— think the public have also felt that from him and grown to love - think the public have also felt that from him and grown to love him. i think the public have also felt that i from him and grown to love him. and i from him and grown to love him. and i see _ from him and grown to love him. and i see we _ from him and grown to love him. and i see we are — from him and grown to love him. and i see we are showing _ from him and grown to love him. and i see we are showing the _ from him and grown to love him. and i see we are showing the cell- i see we are showing the cell survev — i see we are showing the cell survev the _ i see we are showing the cell survey. the lift _ i see we are showing the cell survey. the lift work - i see we are showing the cell survey. the lift work that i i see we are showing the cell survey. the lift work that he| i see we are showing the cell.

survey. the lift work that he is doing. — survey. the lift work that he is doing. i— survey. the lift work that he is doing. ithink— survey. the lift work that he is doing, i think a _ survey. the lift work that he is doing, i think a lot— survey. the lift work that he is doing, i think a lot of- survey. the lift work that he is doing, i think a lot of the i doing, i think a lot of the professionals _ doing, i think a lot of the professionals would - doing, i think a lot of the professionals would be . doing, i think a lot of the - professionals would be reluctant to do some _ professionals would be reluctant to do some of— professionals would be reluctant to do some of that _ professionals would be reluctant to do some of that lifting _ professionals would be reluctant to do some of that lifting because - professionals would be reluctant to do some of that lifting because it. do some of that lifting because it is so _ do some of that lifting because it is so hard — do some of that lifting because it is so hard and _ do some of that lifting because it is so hard and there _ do some of that lifting because it is so hard and there is— do some of that lifting because it is so hard and there is such - do some of that lifting because it is so hard and there is such an. is so hard and there is such an element — is so hard and there is such an element of— is so hard and there is such an element of a _ is so hard and there is such an element of a percentage - is so hard and there is such an element of a percentage of. is so hard and there is such an- element of a percentage of failure with thaim — element of a percentage of failure with that - -— element of a percentage of failure with that- - -— element of a percentage of failure with that. . ._ high - element of a percentage of failure with that. . ._ high risk. with that... high risk? high risk performances. _ with that... high risk? high risk performances. it _ with that... high risk? high risk performances. it is _ with that... high risk? high risk performances. it is a _ with that... high risk? high risk performances. it is a risk - with that... high risk? high risk. performances. it is a risk reward. absolutely- _ performances. it is a risk reward. absolutely. jade, _ performances. it is a risk reward. absolutely. jade, from _ performances. it is a risk reward. absolutely. jade, from your- performances. it is a risk reward. absolutely. jade, from your point performances. it is a risk reward. i absolutely. jade, from your point of view, what absolutely. jade, from your point of view. what is _ absolutely. jade, from your point of view, what is it _ absolutely. jade, from your point of view, what is it like _ absolutely. jade, from your point of view, what is it like for— absolutely. jade, from your point of view, what is it like for them? - absolutely. jade, from your point of view, what is it like for them? give | view, what is it like for them? give the rest of us a sense of their kind of nerves that you might have before you perform? what it might be like for the four finalists.— for the four finalists. well, as you a - roach for the four finalists. well, as you approach the _ for the four finalists. well, as you approach the day. _ for the four finalists. well, as you approach the day, you _ for the four finalists. well, as you approach the day, you are - for the four finalists. well, as you approach the day, you are fine - approach the day, you are fine because — approach the day, you are fine because everything is taken care of, we get _ because everything is taken care of, we get this— because everything is taken care of, we get this grid that we all have to follow, _ we get this grid that we all have to follow, we — we get this grid that we all have to follow, we get the fake tans and all this death, — follow, we get the fake tans and all this death, so you are quite chilled throughout— this death, so you are quite chilled throughout the day, but the closer and closer— throughout the day, but the closer and closer it gets to performance, the more — and closer it gets to performance, the more nervous you are, and then there _ the more nervous you are, and then there is— the more nervous you are, and then there is no— the more nervous you are, and then there is no waiting and they're waiting, — there is no waiting and they're waiting, especially if you are on at the end _ waiting, especially if you are on at the end of— waiting, especially if you are on at the end of the night. there was a

realty— the end of the night. there was a really funny moment on the first show. _ really funny moment on the first show, tony adams and i sat next to each _ show, tony adams and i sat next to each other— show, tony adams and i sat next to each other and i am just going to let you _ each other and i am just going to let you know this is the last time they let — let you know this is the last time they let it— let you know this is the last time they let it sit next to each other, but he _ they let it sit next to each other, but he leaned over to me at one point _ but he leaned over to me at one point and — but he leaned over to me at one point and he went, halfway through, we had _ point and he went, halfway through, we had only— point and he went, halfway through, we had only had three people on and this was— we had only had three people on and this was at— we had only had three people on and this was at the very beginning, and i this was at the very beginning, and i said. _ this was at the very beginning, and i said. i_ this was at the very beginning, and isaid, iam— this was at the very beginning, and i said, i am so sorry, we are not halfway— i said, i am so sorry, we are not halfway through, and he was, oh, god. _ halfway through, and he was, oh, god. what— halfway through, and he was, oh, god, what have i den? but what was fantastic— god, what have i den? but what was fantastic with him especially is how much _ fantastic with him especially is how much he _ fantastic with him especially is how much he ended up loving it and immersing himself into it. and that is the _ immersing himself into it. and that is the thing — immersing himself into it. and that is the thing about the show. they say it— is the thing about the show. they say it every— is the thing about the show. they say it every year, none of those four— say it every year, none of those four cape — say it every year, none of those four cape who wins, they are really happy _ four cape who wins, they are really happy to _ four cape who wins, they are really happy to be — four cape who wins, they are really happy to be in the final. it will be completely up to the audience now. i will give _ completely up to the audience now. i will give you a little inside, i think— will give you a little inside, i think there is a very palpable sense of the _ think there is a very palpable sense of the professional dancers, just because — of the professional dancers, just because he has been in the show for so tong. _ because he has been in the show for so tong. ttut— because he has been in the show for so long, but gawker and helen, because he has been in the show for so long, but gawkerand helen, i think— so long, but gawkerand helen, i think they— so long, but gawkerand helen, i think they would really like a win this year —

think they would really like a win this year. all the others are new. but in _ this year. all the others are new. but in terms _ this year. all the others are new. but in terms of most of us celebs, we are _ but in terms of most of us celebs, we are really happy for all four of them _ we are really happy for all four of them. ., , ., . . ., them. your performance has not sto ed, them. your performance has not stopped. you — them. your performance has not stopped, you have _ them. your performance has not stopped, you have got _ them. your performance has not stopped, you have got a - them. your performance has not stopped, you have got a tour - them. your performance has not - stopped, you have got a tour coming up, haven't you? i go stopped, you have got a tour coming op. haven't you?— up, haven't you? i go on tour in march and _ up, haven't you? i go on tour in march and april— up, haven't you? i go on tour in march and april and _ up, haven't you? i go on tour in march and april and really - up, haven't you? i go on tour in i march and april and really looking forward _ march and april and really looking forward to — march and april and really looking forward to it. and i start filming my hew— forward to it. and i start filming my new series as well in mid so i have _ my new series as well in mid so i have got— my new series as well in mid so i have got a — my new series as well in mid so i have got a really busy year ahead of me. have got a really busy year ahead of me |_ have got a really busy year ahead of me. . have got a really busy year ahead of me, ., , ., ., have got a really busy year ahead of me. ., ., 0h, have got a really busy year ahead of me-_ oh. no - have got a really busy year ahead of me-_ oh. no you - have got a really busy year ahead of me._ oh, no you are l me. i am in panto. oh, no you are not. 0h, — me. i am in panto. oh, no you are not. oh, yes _ me. i am in panto. oh, no you are not. oh, yes i _ me. i am in panto. oh, no you are not. oh, yes i am. _ me. i am in panto. oh, no you are not. oh, yes i am. the _ me. i am in panto. oh, no you are not. oh, yes i am. the new- me. i am in panto. oh, no you are. not. oh, yes i am. the new theatre ro al in not. oh, yes i am. the new theatre royal in lincoln. _ not. oh, yes i am. the new theatre royal in lincoln. and _ not. oh, yes i am. the new theatre royal in lincoln. and i _ not. oh, yes i am. the new theatre royal in lincoln. and i am - not. oh, yes i am. the new theatre royal in lincoln. and i am playing l royal in lincoln. and i am playing the fairy— royal in lincoln. and i am playing the fairy godfather. _ royal in lincoln. and i am playing the fairy godfather. [— royal in lincoln. and i am playing the fairy godfather.— the fairy godfather. i thought you were the fairy _ the fairy godfather. i thought you were the fairy godmother. - the fairy godfather. i thought you were the fairy godmother. from | were the fairy godmother. from boxina were the fairy godmother. from boxing day- _ were the fairy godmother. from boxing day. still— were the fairy godmother. from boxing day. still 26 _ were the fairy godmother. from boxing day. still 26 shows, - were the fairy godmother. from boxing day. still 26 shows, right until boxing day. still 26 shows, right untitthe— boxing day. still 26 shows, right until the 8th _ boxing day. still 26 shows, right until the 8th of _ boxing day. still 26 shows, right until the 8th ofjanuary. - boxing day. still 26 shows, right until the 8th ofjanuary. it - boxing day. still 26 shows, right until the 8th ofjanuary. it is - boxing day. still 26 shows, right until the 8th ofjanuary. it is a i until the 8th ofjanuary. it is a great — until the 8th ofjanuary. it is a great panto _ until the 8th ofjanuary. it is a great panto-— until the 8th ofjanuary. it is a treat anto. . . . i] great panto. some great dancing? i am doinu great panto. some great dancing? i am doing not _ great panto. some great dancing? i am doing not as _ great panto. some great dancing? i am doing not as much _ great panto. some great dancing? i am doing not as much as _ great panto. some great dancing? i am doing not as much as i - great panto. some great dancing? i am doing not as much as i would i am doing not as much as i would like, _ am doing not as much as i would like, actually, but it is a fun

rote — like, actually, but it is a fun rote |— like, actually, but it is a fun role. . . , , ,. role. i am nearly in every scene. before that _ role. i am nearly in every scene. before that we _ role. i am nearly in every scene. before that we have _ role. i am nearly in every scene. before that we have the - role. i am nearly in every scene. before that we have the strictly | before that we have the strictly final. thank you so much. tonight, bbc one, just after seven. good morning. welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson and naga munchetty. our headlines today... the abusive birth mother of schoolboy tony hudgell is a step closer to freedom after thejustice secretary's bid

to delay her release was declared unlawful. it is the crucial last weekend of shopping before christmas. but with cold weather, train strikes, postal strikes, i'm here in centaur ball —— st albans finding out the effect it's having on shoppers and traders alike. can more morrocan magic, make them the 3rd best team in the world? it's the battle for bronze at the world cup in qatar today, where croatia will be hoping to silence the huge travelling morrocan crowds. it's out for third place today, and it's panto season once again — oh, yes, it is — and theatres are hoping this year's shows will keep them afloat. and it's icy out there again for some of you this morning, with some wintry showers in the west. but it's a weekend of weather change, as we go from the big freeze to the big thaw. i have all the details right here on breakfast. it's saturday 17th december. our top story. a high courtjudge has ruled that the justice secretary's bid

to keep an abusive mother in prison was unlawful. dominic raab delayed the release of eight—year—old tony hudgell�*s birth mother in august. tony had both legs amputated because of the injuries he sustained from his birth parents. his family recently won a campaign for tougher sentencing laws for child abusers. simonjones reports. a little boy described as an inspiration. this is tony hudgell meeting with justice secretary last year. dominic raab has been trying to keep the woman who abused tony so badly as a baby behind bars. jodi simpson and her partner anthony smith are in jail, but simpson had been due for release on licence in august at the halfway point of her ten—year sentence. now dominic raab's attempt to block that has been ruled unlawful. not what tony's adoptive mother wanted to hear. disappointed. i thought dominic raab had

an extremely strong case. obviously, we knew they would be released at some point, so, you know, but every extra day is a bonus as far as we're concerned. this is the moment tony, inspired by captain sir tom moore, finished the sponsored walk raised more than £1.5 million for the hospital that treated him. dominic raab had argued that the public needed to be protected from tony's birth mother, so he used new discretionary powers to refer her case to the parole board. but the high court heard the probation service had argued she was not a risk to children she was not looking after, and the judge, mrsjustice williams, has concluded there was a formidable body of material before the secretary of state, at each stage of his decision—making, which indicated that simpson's risk could be safely managed if she was released. tony's adoptive family have successfully campaigned for tougher

sentences for child abusers known as tony's law which came into force in june. the family's mp had backed their wishes to see tony's birth parents remain in prison. it is clearly very disappointing because these two people have committed a horrific act against a young child, and tony and his real parents, the parents who actually love him, paula and mark, have been campaigning to get the law changed. now, they always knew it wasn't going to change for tony, of course. that is in the past. that is exactly why they were campaigning to get the law changed for the future. dominic raab is now considering an appeal, saying he wants to see most dangerous offenders spend longer injail. simon jones, bbc news. an investigation is under way after two boys, aged five and two, were found dead at an address in east london. police and ambulance crews were called to a property in dagenham yesterday afternoon. a man and a woman — who officers say were known to the victims — have been arrested. officers said the family had been informed about the boys' deaths and was being supported.

three women who were injured in a crush outside a gig in south london remain in critical condition. the women were at the 02 academy in brixton to see afro—pop singer asake on thursday night. footage from social media shows large crowds, with other images showing people struggling and screaming. the concert was abandoned part—way through. it's the second day of a 48—hour rail strike by rmt union members, and passengers are being advised not to travel by train. the industrial action is over a long—running dispute about pay and job conditions, but comes during the last weekend before christmas, which is usually a busy time for the retail sector. many retailers will be concerned. it's colder than darragh strikes. then, where you this morning? i’m it's colder than darragh strikes. then, where you this morning? i'm at this store that — then, where you this morning? i'm at

this store that sells _ then, where you this morning? i'm at this store that sells handmade - then, where you this morning? i�*m at this store that sells handmade wood craft. they have been setting up the stall over the past couple of hours along with the other traders as well. we have seen it all spring to life in the few hours we have been here this morning. the question is, well the shoppers turn out? it is a special weekend for retailers and for the hospitality sector, but the research suggests that the cold weather and strikes have had an pact. springboard which looks at the number of shoppers in town centres and high streets and so one suggests that the number of people going to the shops is down on the week before. so it is really having an impact at a time when retailers rely on making profits. it sees them through quieter spells at other points in the year. so notjust the strikes in cold weather. of course, the rising cost of weather is still squeezing people's budgets. inflation is running at 10.7%. that means, roughly speaking, if a year

ago you spend £100 on a range of things at christmas, that same range of things would now coach stew £110 70. surveys point to the fact that people are tightening their belts and don't have their money to spend on gifts and treats this christmas. word is that hospitality and retailers may not get the blues they have been hoping for all year. as we've been hearing, it's been another week of widespread industrial action — as different sectors campaign over pay and working conditions. nurses in england, wales and northern ireland will strike for a second time next tuesday, with ambulance workers following on wednesday in england and wales. our political correspondent jonathan blakejoins us now. jonathan, some of the papers have come up with this advent calendar and strikes, haven't they, so you open any door of any day and your advent calendar and there is a strike somewhere. the pressure increasing on governments is

increasing, isn't it?— increasing on governments is increasing, isn't it? there is huge ressure increasing, isn't it? there is huge pressure on _ increasing, isn't it? there is huge pressure on the _ increasing, isn't it? there is huge pressure on the government - increasing, isn't it? there is huge pressure on the government but. increasing, isn't it? there is huge| pressure on the government but it seems they are sticking to the argument that they are offering over and above anything being recommended by the payment review body. nhs staff and ambulance workers would risk making their inflation and rising prices even worse. we will see how long that will hold out. and with the union's resolved to stick to their guns and demand better pay and conditions. if you take the forthcoming ambulance worker strike forthcoming ambulance worker strike for example that is causing real concern in government and there is uncertainty over how much disruption it will cause. the cabinet office minister oliver dowden one is of significant risks to the public and significant risks to the public and significant disruption to come. that reflects of what we hear from nhs bosses too. they talk of a very challenging period to come over the coming days and strikes continue, and they are asking hospitals to try to free up beds as much as possible,

to free up beds as much as possible, to discharge pays chants where they can, to get people out of amd as soon as they have had their emergency treatment and get people into hospitals as soon as possible. all of those things difficult enough with the nhs under strain at this time of year at the best of times. so with preparation being done to try and mitigate the impact there is no doubt that will come over the coming days for the nhs in particular, is really going to start to hit. ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky has said moscow could carry out more massive strikes on the country. his comments came after russia launched more than 70 missiles yesterday. officials said about nine power plants were hit and work is still under way to restore electricity, heating and water. let's talk to hugo bj again here for us this morning. it looks so cold where you are this morning. i can't imagine how desperate it must be for

people not only in a country ravaged by war, but now critical infrastructure being struck and freezing temperatures. yes, naga, good morning to you. i have to say some people have been watching us this morning and have been in touch on twitter to talk about how cold it looks. it is cold. as you can see, there is this very dense, thick fog this here this morning. if you cannot see anything behind me. i think this gives you an idea of how difficult it is for millions of people now without electricity, heating, without water. it has been snowing. i'm surrounded by snow here. the authorities are doing everything they can to repair the damage and restore services. here in kyiv, the mayor said this morning that water has been restored this morning, but parts of the city remain without electricity and heating. yesterday, we talk to some ukrainians after those attacks, and people are very angry. these attacks are happening almost every week, and

people have had to endure very long blackouts. they do not have heating. temperatures are below freezing. the authorities are saying that they believe these attacks are likely to continue, that russia has been using winter as a weapon in this war. and they say that this is how russia is responding to military setbacks on the battlefield, by attacking civilian sites and civilian infrastructure across the country. yesterday, the authority said russia fired 76 missiles. it was one of the largest missile attacks by rosser —— by russia since the beginning of the war. it was very interesting that a woman yesterday he told me that yes, we do not have electricity, but perhaps this is the price to be paid to keep the russians away. indeed. thanks very much.

donald trump could face three criminal charges following last year's capitol riots in washington. his supporters stormed congress injanuary 2021, afterjoe biden won the election. the house of representatives select committee will seek a charge of insurrection, something unprecedented against a former us president. donald trump's role in the unrest has been under investigation, though he denies any wrongdoing. a british charity boss who was asked repeatedly "where she was really from" at a royal reception has received an apology at buckingham palace. lady susan hussey resigned from an honorary palace role after making the comments to ngozi fulani earlier this month. the two women met on friday and lady susan apologised. in a statement issued by the palace, ms fulani said she accepted the apology. the government is launching a new £18 million public information campaign with tips on how people can reduce their energy usage. it will feature advice like how to turn down the temperature on your boiler. it comes after a week

of below—freezing temperatures around the uk. though, many households have resisted turning the heating on, because energy bills are soaring. this ties in very nicely to matt, and many people are thinking they haven't had the chance to turn the heating on because of the cold spell in cold snap. you have some good news. i'v e i've been watching my smart meter very closely over the past few weeks. this weekend the grand for begins. it will be a gradual process through tomorrow and tomorrow night. let me show you in a bit what the temperatures will be on monday morning. it comes as quite a shock to the system. the warmer air is coming from the mid—atlantic. we had airfrom the arctic coming from the mid—atlantic. we had air from the arctic over the past few weeks, butjust notice how those warmer colours creep towards us. we will see rain and cloud, and to begin with, as it pushes and meets the cold air which will still be with us through sunday, we could

have a few problems with some ice and snow. certainly a few problems with ice and snow this morning across western areas especially. very icy conditions following overnight showers. many low coastal strip, but through england, and extends all the way to these in the pennines and yorkshire in particular. they showers continue in the west. mainly northern england and western parts of wales. a bit cloud was we've seen over the past few days and not quite as cold. into tonight, further showers in the west. they will fade. sky is clear. fog patches increasing to the south and west and ireland into south west wing in england, it is going to be frost free. temperatures up to four or five celsius. frost free. temperatures up to four orfive celsius. a rusty frost free. temperatures up to four or five celsius. a rusty stop for many. with that cold front in place, that weather front pushing into that cold air. could just be a few issues for people travelling across

country. there is a chance that rain falling on to call services will lead to icy conditions. some hills snow in the morning across the hills of north wales, and later into parts of north wales, and later into parts of northern england and central southern scotland. for many, there will be reigning the west and south. parts of northern england and scotland will stay dry. temperatures struggling to get above freezing for one or two, but know to stand in the south—west, plymouth, 12 celsius. that warmer air through sunday night will creep to all parts into morning monday morning. and on monday morning, after seeing —7 on friday, we will be looking at plus ten or more for some of you. it will look completely different. gone are the crisp sunny mornings. it will be a grey day on monday. coming and going throughout the day. quite a blustery day as well. those winds coming in from the south. even with the cloud, we will see temperatures up to iii

celsius. probably the mildest day of the week, all things considered. it is going to be a bit of a mess through the rest of the week. some windy mornings. keep an eye on the forecast if you're travelling home forecast if you're travelling home for christmas. that rise in temperature, we will see snow melts. that may need to some minor flooding. another thing we will keep you updated on. a disabled woman from worcestershire is calling for a major improvement in the level of social care provided for people with serious spinal injuries. rebecca grieve fought for two years to secure 24—hour support and says the quality of the care she now receives is still patchy. audrey dias reports. it's been a struggle. it's very emotionally shattering because your life changes in a split second. rebecca grieve was paralysed from the chest down by a traumatic spinal injury 12 years ago, and spent five months in hospital.

when i immersed myself in the spinal injuries community, i went water—skiing, snow skiing, they took me to colorado with one of the charities, i handcycled, and i tried to do everything i possibly could. you find that courage and it takes time to find yourself after a spinal cord injury. rebecca did her best to live life independently, but from 2016, her condition deteriorated. she was assessed by nhs continuing health care three years ago. it decided she only needed four hours of care on alternate days. after a two—yearfight, she won an appeal that ruled her care should be 21t/7. i've missed the last years of my life because i've been fighting and fighting for care. it's very difficult for people to understand. they say, "oh, you have care," but i don't have care providers that are in any way trained to understand the complicities of spinal cord injuries, and the life—threatening medical conditions that go with them.

—— complexities of spinal—cord injuries. a new integrated care board is now responsible for making these assessments in worcestershire. it wouldn't give us comment on rebecca's situation. however, the department of health says helping people like rebecca is a top priority. it's told us that a campaign is under way to recruit more carers, and that £5.1t billion is being budgeted to reform adult social care over the next three years. the spinal injuries association says rebecca's case is not uncommon. a spinal cord injury is a non—improving condition, and none of the 50,000 people in the country that have a spinal cord injuries condition will improve. it's a very niche, specialist area. it's akin to, you know, perhaps sign language or something like that. the charity are working with the nhs to train specialist carers, and for rebecca, getting that level of assistance would mean the chance to live the best life she can. that was audrey dias

with that report. tony hudgelljoins us now. you were that —— martin hibbertjoins us now. rebecca's story, unfortunately, we hear it a hundred times a day. obviously, i've been through it myself. i think what happens at the moment, people like myself with a spinal—cord injury, we go to hospital. the nhs, who do an amazing job, save our lives and put us back together and get us ready to be able together and get us ready to be able to leave hospital. that's when the problems start. i to leave hospital. that's when the problems start.— to leave hospital. that's when the problems start. i suppose when you are in hospital— problems start. i suppose when you are in hospital you _ problems start. i suppose when you are in hospitalyou have _ problems start. i suppose when you are in hospital you have got - are in hospital you have got somebody who's doing everything. fir somebody who's doing everything. (1) at least helping you. a spinal—cord injury is a very complex condition and that is where the issue starts. the nhs doing an amazing job to get us back together and get us ready to

leave hospital, but what they are not able to do with them be with us every day in the normal things that happen in life, and that is the issue. obviously, i'm associated with the spinal injuries association of charity that i'm very passionate about and you guys know about. their mantra is that everybody with a spinal injury can have fulfilled life. like i do. we hear stories like rebecca's every day where people leave hospital and they go into a space isn't help and support. 50 the spinal injuries are saying. so the spinal injuries are saying. we've got this charity and ready made to go from day one. so let's be that partner from day one, so that when somebody is ready to leave hospital, the spinal injuries association takeover so that we can be a patient advocate, and be there to make the decisions on health care and support. we can help them get back into work. we can help them start driving. all the things that just seem like i

start driving. all the things that just seem likei million miles away. we can help with that. so, that is what we want to do. we want, and we need a patient advocate and representative from day one. and what that will do, not only will it help people with spinal injuries get back to their fulfilled life, but in the current climate when the health system is under so much strain, it will save time, money and beds because people with spinal injuries aren't then coming back into hospital because they haven't got the knowledge or education. you get a stage for pressure also and you can be back in hospitalfor two years. can be back in hospitalfor two ears. ~ . ., , , . years. what do things, people have lost the ability _ years. what do things, people have lost the ability to _ years. what do things, people have lost the ability to walk _ years. what do things, people have lost the ability to walk and - years. what do things, people have lost the ability to walk and are - years. what do things, people have lost the ability to walk and are in i lost the ability to walk and are in a wheelchair, what are the other complications?— a wheelchair, what are the other complications? with a spinal-cord in'u , i complications? with a spinal-cord injury. i think _ complications? with a spinal-cord injury, i think people _ complications? with a spinal-cord injury, i think people understand l injury, i think people understand that it injury, i think people understand thatitis injury, i think people understand that it is paralysis. so i can't use my leg. but if you are a tetraplegic you you can't use your arms. imagine

that. ijust got out you you can't use your arms. imagine that. i just got out of you you can't use your arms. imagine that. ijust got out of my chair into the sea. but for some people it is not possible without the care and things like that. so that's what we want to get across. yes, it is, paraplegia, a loss of limbs, but there are actually a lot of unknown conditions. urinary tract conditions that turn into sepsis. pressure ulcers where you can be in hospital for two years on bed rest. the cost to the nhs to the health and care system is something like 5.8 million a day that the nhs spend on pressure ulcers. put that in a calculator. that is a lot of money. i'm not saying that we staff are one and it all goes away, but what we're saying is, and this is the frustration that this amazing charity, the spinal injuries association, we are set up ready

with care support officers, people who help rebecca get the care that she needed. we have got mental health support. we have got spinal care and nurses who can help people with spinal cord injuries get back into the community. so with spinal cord injuries get back into the community.— with spinal cord injuries get back into the community. so the money auoin into into the community. so the money going into reform _ into the community. so the money going into reform social _ into the community. so the money going into reform social care - into the community. so the money going into reform social care in - going into reform social care in their next years is going to recruit their next years is going to recruit the carers. do you see coming down the carers. do you see coming down the pipeline what you need or... what we're saying is bring the spinal injuries association into those talks. because it is notjust about getting the care of. what you need is the carer that understands the complex needs of a spinal—cord injury. and that is the issue. now we can help with that, but actually we've got our own people within the spinal injuries association that can help. so let's be part of it from day one. let's come in so we can help be the battle bearer at the end and get them back into the community and get them back into the community

and not back into a hospital bed. other things i learned when i was reading the notes as well is that with a spinal—cord injury, ok, right, you get your body to a level, but it can worsen. it's notjust that it stops and that is that. and forgetting the other issues, the secondary physical issues, but it can worsen, and that is so important. can worsen, and that is so important-— can worsen, and that is so imortant. . �*, ~ i. can worsen, and that is so imortant. . �*, ~ ~ ., important. that's it. and, you know, a spinal-cord — important. that's it. and, you know, a spinal-cord injury, _ important. that's it. and, you know, a spinal-cord injury, unfortunately . a spinal—cord injury, unfortunately is not curable. as i get older, my health will deteriorate. that's a fact. 50 i'm feeling strong now, i'm climbing kilimanjaro and all those things, but i know that my spinal injury over the next ten or 15 years, i'm going to need help and care and support. a lot of people have seen my wife, gabby, the same size as you, she struggles to lift my legs. if my wife became a carer overnight, that is what is happening. you leave hospital, you

don't get the carer support, your wife or husband or your son or daughter becomes your carer. they don't get a book or the education or knowledge. that is when charities like the spinal injuries association is so important because there are 15,000 people boys spinal injuries. exactly. that's why this charity that i am vice president of is so important and that is what we're doing in 2023. hopefully getting the ministers to say it's not about throwing money at it butjust to say bringing us into the carer on day one so that we can take over and be the button bearable when people leave hospital to stop them coming back into hospital.— back into hospital. martin, is alwa s back into hospital. martin, is always good _ back into hospital. martin, is always good to _ back into hospital. martin, is always good to talk - back into hospital. martin, is always good to talk to - back into hospital. martin, is always good to talk to you. l back into hospital. martin, is- always good to talk to you. thanks very much. he heard martin say that he climbed kilimanjaro. 'martin's mountain: conquering kilimanjaro' is available

to watch on bbc iplayer. many children who have fled ukraine face their first christmas away from home since the russian invasion. in wales, special efforts are being made to teach refugees welsh as they settle in. three children who are staying in anglesey have been learning the language forjust 12 weeks, but have made remarkable progress. nia cerys has been to meet them. bore da! another day begins at the language unit as anglesea leads the way in immersing children in welsh who have come here from other countries, and there are three from ukraine here this term. in welsh.

singing in welsh. they have only been running since september with the centre using a special system to teach them quickly. in welsh.

they have done amazingly well, from the moment they arrived here in september, they have just thrown themselves really into all the experiences, from the acting, the singing, rapping, they havejust enjoyed it so much. and the progress has been astounding. it is not always easy and there have been tears as well as joy in the classroom. in welsh.

according to the welsh government, the approach of immersing learners is unique to wales, and they are investing over £6.5 million in provision until the end of the senedd term. here on anglesea the emphasis is on learning through play. and although so far from home, these ukrainian children have had a successful journey settling into welsh life so far. that was nia cerys with that report. we hope they'll have a very nice christmas in anglesey. childrenjust have this amazing ability to pick stuff up, don't they. they're like a sponge. talking of sponges. saturday kitchen this morning. i'm running with it. any sponge on the menu? filth. with it. any sponge on the menu? oh, i see. i with it. any sponge on the menu? oh, i see- i was — with it. any sponge on the menu? oi i see. i was wondering whether a sponge analogy... i i see. i was wondering whether a sponge analogy- - -—

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which she thought was from her bank. a week earlier she had clicked on a link in a text to claim her energy bills discount which led her to a fake government website. it asked me for a card number which i put in. immediately, ifelt i had done something wrong, i thought i should not have done that. the man on the phone was a fraudster. he persuaded diane he needed her help in covering he was so convincing, very, very nice but very pressured, he wasn't give me time to think about anything. how much money had they taken? £24,800. which was all our money. i felt so stupid. ifelt ashamed. ifelt idiotic because i had let them do this to me. hello, victim support sussex.

diane contacted victim support�*s fraud team to ask for help. they are seeing more scams like these related to the government's energy bills support payment. this is being given to households automatically. a new case hasjust come in. he clicked on a link for a government grant for energy and entered his details. this is quite a considerable amount of money taken, 15,000. senior fraud manager lisa says people's desperation to save money has created a perfect storm. we can separate it into two areas, people are seeing text messages coming through with links, phone calls asking for sensitive information, and another type of fraud we see is fraudsters playing on anxieties. for example, offering lower mortgage rates, cheap loans, discounts on food or petrol. the cost of living in the uk has been rising for months. the government says it is doing what it can to offer payments and discounts on bills to ease

those cost pressures. but unfortunately that has presented a massive opportunity for scammers and the effects on victims can be devastating. 81—year—old jessica york also responded to a text about the energy bills discount, money the pensioner was relying on to get through winter. we are on a small fixed income and inflation is really scary. you need to know you have got that payment. she knew the discount was meant to be automatic but the fraudulent text made her think she needed to claim it. i thought they have changed the rules, everything is changing these days and i clicked on the link which is fatal. and went through to what was a very convincing government website. and gave away a lot of data. the criminals drained her accounts and maxed out her overdraft taking £6,000. only an early payment from her lodger tided her over.

both diane and jessica ultimately had their money reimbursed by the banks but diane says the experience has had a lasting impact. don't trust anybody any more. that is a horrible way to to be. we are joined now by lisa webb who is a consumer law expert. thank you forjoining us. a couple of anecdotes, case studies, how widespread are these problems? sadly none of this is surprising. we are hearing from people all the time telling us they are getting these text messages or phone calls. the problem is there are scammers willing to pray on vulnerabilities and at the moment people are so concerned, particularly about things like energy bills, it is really simple to fall for these scams.

diane in particular she said she felt silly or stupid for doing it, forfalling for it. felt silly or stupid for doing it, for falling for it. it is so important to reiterate it is not your fault. important to reiterate it is not yourfault. these important to reiterate it is not your fault. these scams are so sophisticated, preying on people. they know exactly what they are doing and how to get it. so please don't feel like you have done anything wrong if you fall victim. i know some very intelligent people who have fallen victim to them. there is no such thing as somebody who might be vulnerable, we are all vulnerable. what are the things people should look out for specifically? are there any tell—tale signs, and what should they do if they have any concerns? yes. specifically with that energy rebate, it was mentioned in your dt, that rebate is applied to your

energy bill automatically so everybody will get that 66 or £67 a month from their bills automatically. you don't have to do anything. if someone does contact you asking for details to claim that rebate, it will be a scam. so please do not fall for that. the only difference is if you are on a prepayment meter, you might get texts or e—mails containing your vouchers for you to take to the place where you top up your prepayment meter, but they will never ask for your payment details. if anyone is asking for p meant —— asking for payment details, that is asking for payment details, that is a red flag. if there are any links in a message please do not click them. people say, i knowl shouldn't, just don't. there will never be a good link in a text message. i would never be a good link in a text message. iwould rather you missed clicking on something that might be legitimate and clicked on something that was totally a scam.

equally, if you do click on one, because people are, if you do, and you fill in any details or anything that might be wrong, as we heard from diane who said she felt immediately something was wrong. tell your bank straightaway. your bank has to be the first call you make. because your bank can either lock the account or try to claw back money, will prevent money leaving the account. fraud departments at banks are sometimes quite tricky to get hold of. we have done research ourselves on how long it takes for them to answer the phone. some are brilliant straightaway, some you are left on hold. don't be tempted to hang up, your bank has to be the first call you make. also, action fraud in england, wales or northern ireland, called to report it. in scotland, call the police. the other thing to do is you can

report text messages directly to your provider. there is a short code, 7726. that spells spam on an alphanumeric keyboard. ford the text message to them and it will inform your provider. they will contact you and you can copy and paste that phone number. it allows the phone provider to know which numbers to be blocking to make sure they can't keep doing it. very briefly, if you have been caught out by one of these scams, what can you do? if you have been caught out, bank has to be your first call. the banks are obliged in some circumstances to repay your money. there is a code of conduct they had to comply with. unfortunately at the moment it is

voluntary but most banks are compliant. those two victims did get their money back. but always go straight to your bank as soon as you think there is a problem even if there is no money leaving your account, even if all you have done is handed over any few details which could be vital. the quicker you react the more likely you will hold on to your money. thank you. good morning to you. time for the sport. there is a nasty virus and cough going round affecting some players. france have the answer to that. the first world cup final weekend in pantomime season! i have never been so excited about a third—place play—off. everywhere i go from

carlisle to casablanca there are new moroccan fans everywhere. marrakesh to manchester, they are popping up. have you been to all these places! ahead of tomorrow's final then today it's all about pride, and claiming third place. a last chance in qatar for morrocan fans to party. while croatia will be hoping to give their talisman luka modrich a fitting world cup sendoff. and all this comes after a tournament which in football terms has been gripping from the start. joe lynskey now looks back on qatar 2022. a controversial stage has brought captivating moments. commentator: messi! it had to be! mbappe. inevitable! he's missed it! oh, my. and it's in for another! ball not out of play.

germany are out. and he hasn't done it! it's north african world cup history! it's moroccan world cup history! 32 teams have been throughjoy and despair. now, this world cup hasjust two games left to run. here, the groups of four have been absolutely incredible in the sense that until the last minute of the last match, you would not know who goes ahead. thanks to everyone who was involved to make this world cup the best world cup ever. woo! it is france and argentina who go on to the final, while in a play—off for third, croatia play morocco. and morocco leads! they were one of the history makers, the first african team to reach the last four, and at this world cup, the strength has spread. teams from each continent reached the knockouts for the first time —

those are the rounds where it can all change on one strike. england's pain is in what might have been, while wales went out in the group stage with just one goalfrom the spot. for both, the hurt soon turns to focus. the euros in germany are injune 202a. i do hope gareth stays. i think it's right the decision's down to him. he's done a really good job. the only thing about him you would say is perhaps sometimes he's not really changed things in the game dramatically when it's not going well, and we haven't won the world cup, but we're going in the right direction. england's playing really good, attractive football with lots of exciting young players. why would you mess with it now? it hurts, it absolutely does, but that speaks volumes about where we've come as a nation and that's why i want this to be a positive christmas, which, whatever, now that we've got exciting times to come. look how far we've come in welsh football. this was the tournament of shocks and surprises, but the teams there at the end

are two of football's superpowers. kylian mbappe could be a two—time winner at age 23, while lionel messi still does the extraordinary at age 35. this is the twilight of his career. to win the world cup would be the greatest way to end it. joe lynskey, bbc news. if you're suffering like so many with a cough and cold the french team preparing to face argentina tomorrow could help you. five french players have been suffering from a cold virus and had to isolate in their rooms yesterday rather than train. but it's not worrying the team. because they have the remedy. we are not worried about that, i made _ we are not worried about that, i made them tea with ginger and honey.

honey— made them tea with ginger and honey. honey and _ made them tea with ginger and honey. honey and ginger. i would add lemon, turmeric, garlic. i know it doesn't sound great! black garlic, it is like liquorice. matt has been struggling with a cold. i will be trying that later! this is a big contrast. it has been a prolonged cold spell, the coldest conditions since 2010. it will be a big change. this morning, on the outskirts of chelmsford, one of the cold spots. by monday it could be 22 degrees celsius warmer. that is a turnaround. where that will come a

few consequences. we still have cold air, wintry for some, few consequences. we still have cold air, wintry forsome, rain few consequences. we still have cold air, wintry for some, rain around the coast, snow inland especially across northern england. around the coast it continues to be rain which has led to icy conditions. showers continue through the day, the same areas where they have been so far. if you're more across western areas of wales and english channel coast. away from them, dry with sunny spells with a bit more cloud. we will notice that temperatures are a little bit, above freezing. overnight, the temperature will drop again, still some showers in the west which will fade. cloud and rain spreading from the south—west and ireland lifting temperatures, five degrees and frost—free. elsewhere, starting tomorrow with a frost. it will change, tomorrow is a big

change, weather france are pushing in, mild air coming in behind, bumping into the cold air giving the risk of slippery conditions. there will be some hill snow. particularly in the morning in north wales and across the pennines and scotland. as the rain falls on to cold ground, there could be something icy. it will turn back to rain later in the day. but still a cold day for many tomorrow by day. notice 12 degrees in plymouth, back warm air through sunday will spread to all areas taking us into monday. monday morning, temperatures of up to 13 degrees. gone are the crisp blue skies and fresh mornings. a grey

day, limited sunshine, some rain particularly to the south and west, much windier with gales in western coasts later in the day. temperatures up to 15. potentially the mildest day of the week. if you are on the moving in the run—up to christmas, a keep close eye on the forecast. there will be wet and windy weather. and temperatures lifting means there will be a thaw giving minorflooding. equally some sunshine. nowhere near as cold as it has been of late. enjoy your saturday. panto season is back — oh yes it is! and this year more than ever theatres are relying on the success of these productions to keep their venues open.

pantomines can bring in a whopping £60 million of revenue — but after covid cancellations and now strikes and rising prices, ben sidwell has been finding out why the industry really needs the show to go on this year. music. it is at the very heart of our theatres. but panto is so much more than fairy tales. it is the lifeblood of theatre, their biggest income streram and the one show that can make or break a theatre for the coming year. hello, everybody! it covers 25% of our income and we are quite lucky because that is quite a low level. some people need lio%, it covers 40% of their annual turnover. so financially it is hugely important. but it is important in so many more ways. it is a real way of connecting with the community. # on the fourth day of christmas, my true love sent to me _ # four bags of gold.

# three welly boots. # two sparkly swords... at the roses theatre in tewkesbury snow white is on course to be their most successful pa nto ever, securing their future for the next 12 months, after they failed to get £300,000 a year of arts council funding. for such a silly thing it has got such a huge place in the community. to be here during the pantomime, doing silly mucking about on stage, and knowing this is the thing that will keep the theatre going. here we go! it is peter pan at stoke—on—trent�*s regent theatre, the second biggest in the midlands. jonathan wilkes has been the star of the pantomime here for the past 18 years. i think people are getting to the stage where when they come to see a pantomime, they are guaranteeing themselves a good night out. so they are investing the money, investing their time. and we have got to make sure ourjob is to make sure we give them the best possible.

this is our first pantomime to be fair. we are really excited for it. pantomime is the time when a lot. of people who wouldn't normally go to the theatre do come to the theatre. - it is massively important, j it has been really missed. run entirely by volunteers, the cast of goldilocks and the three bears at the talisman theatre in kenilworth are in final rehearsals. despite having no staff costs, the income they get from their pantomime isjust as vital. for us we financially do rely on pantomime to drive income into the theatre and allow us to then put on throughout the rest of the year a much more varied range of theatre. # i'm captain hook! for the young and old, pantomime is a theatrical celebration

without which many theatres would simply struggle to survive. # i'm captain hook! yes! i love a good pantomime. and i love that things can go wrong. we often talk to a guest about this, but we are not quite sure where our guest is. behind you! hello, everybody! we'rejoined now by dame tilly trott — also known as kevin baines — who's starring injack and the beanstalk at bolton's albert halls. you are starring at the albert halls in bolton, is this your everyday wear? this is what i normally go out in the streets in. i change about iii times into different costumes and i

have a special running thing with the audience, every time i come on, i have to wear something different and i ask them, do you like my gear? everybody goes, wow! look at this one, do you like that? people are always asking where we get ours from. this is my ip address because you only have to touch it and the drawers drop off —— my ikea dress. you have got the audience back, it is a revenue spinner. especially for theatres. that is their revenue for most of the year. pantomime is the most important thing in the year at theatres. and for my point of view, it is important for the children, it is the first thing children ever see in theatre. it is myjob to make sure

they have a fabulous experience and if they do, they will keep coming back to theatre which keeps us in business which is what it is all about. because a pantomime run can pay for a theatre for the rest of the year. exactly. ouraudiences a theatre for the rest of the year. exactly. our audiences have been fabulous. last night was our 25th performance. everyday we have schools in this week, it is about six schools, we must hold about 900, we have been full. you can't say that about most theatre productions, i have been two shows which are half empty. i love theatre. how long have you been doing this? well! if you want to know how long i have been doing pantomime, 48 years, i did my first one in 1972. but i have done 53 pantomimes. this year! but i have done 53 pantomimes. this year i have actually done three. i

was in liverpool, then st helens theatre royal, and now in bolton. we had an easter one. and as i said, the other one was over halloween, when the kids are off school. do you always play a game? of course. with looks like this, what else? you have not seen what is underneath! read pantomime, their joy underneath! read pantomime, theirjoy is lots of parents think they have to take their kids every year, but there is fun for adults. it is all changing. nowadays, we get office parties are women coming in to enjoy themselves because they know with the game i am there the women. i can get the kids laughing and cheering. but it is the ladies i like. i can identify with them. i

always feel a game needs to be slightly older so that people can appreciate i have been through life and i understand a few women's problems. what is your favourite pantomime? aladdin. i dress as widow twankey with glorious outfits. i have about 60 costumes. every time i come onstage i change into a different one. and in this show, i know you have some pictures, i don't want to give too much away. i am there with an umbrella like mary poppins. mary poppins flies. if it is good enough for her, it is good enough for me. with that get up it could go wrong. it hurts sometimes! i go up lying in

front of everybody. it is magic. that is due to maureen nolan who is ourferry, she that is due to maureen nolan who is our ferry, she waves the magic... from the nolan sisters. she gets all the kids to blow me up to cloud land. a little story about maureen, i worked with her in a summer season in 1979! 43 years ago. we only met up in 1979! 43 years ago. we only met up four weeks ago to do this show. a fabulous reunion. but now, they did their song, fabulous reunion. but now, they did theirsong, iam in fabulous reunion. but now, they did their song, i am in the mood for dancing, and now we are singing it on stage. i am looking forward to it. i on stage. i am lookin: forward to it. i am looking forward to it. i will aet ou i am looking forward to it. i will get you on _ i am looking forward to it. i will get you on stage. _ i am looking forward to it. i will get you on stage. it _ i am looking forward to it. i will get you on stage. it has - i am looking forward to it. i will get you on stage. it has been i i am looking forward to it. i will get you on stage. it has been a| get you on stage. it has been a deliuht! get you on stage. it has been a delight! thank _ get you on stage. it has been a delight! thank you. _ get you on stage. it has been a delight! thank you. that - get you on stage. it has been a delight! thank you. that is - get you on stage. it has been a - delight! thank you. that is probably a good place to finish the

programme. goodbye.

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