good morning. welcome to breakfast, with rogerjohnson and rachel burden. our headlines today — hundreds of soldiers and civil servants are to be drafted in to cover for striking workers over christmas, but unions say they're not sufficiently trained to step in. hundreds gather for a vigil to remember four children, who died falling into a frozen lake in solihull. tributes are paid to a young mum of two, who died after a crush at london's brixton academy. after four weeks of drama in qatar, it all comes down to this. it's the final of the world cup. can lionel messi finally get his hands on football's biggest prize, or will france be crowned

champions once again? and while the air — mike ramadi on the way but before we get that they could be some dangerous travel conditions from a combination of snow and ice, especially in northern england. all the details on breakfast. it's sunday, december 18th. our main story — unions have criticised government plans to draft in troops to cover staffing shortfalls, during ambulance and border force strikes over christmas. 1,200 military personnel are being called up, along with 1,000 civil servants, but unions say they're not sufficiently trained. meanwhile, the nursing union, the rcn, has said it will announce further strike dates forjanuary if the government continues its refusal to discuss pay. 0ur political correspondent iain watson has the latest on the disputes. chanting with christmas just a week away, there is still not very much

goodwill between government and unions, more strikes seemed goodwill between government and unions, more strikes seem set to go ahead. with nurses in many parts of england, wales and northern ireland intend to strike on tuesday, and ambulance unions taking on wednesday, and the government says its priority is to keep people safe. it's drafting in 600 armed forces personnel to drive ambulances — though regular crews will still respond to life—threatening emergencies. advice from nhs leaders is for hospitals to move patients out of a&e as quickly as possible so they can increase capacity to reduce ambulance delays. hospital trusts believe that is easier said than done. most of our hospitals have patients that don't need to be there but can't get out because they don't have the social care or the community packages for them, so getting people out of emergency is already a major challenge for the health service, and for that challenge to become even more acute during the strike days is bound to generate real risks.

the government will hold two meetings of its emergency committee cobra to co—ordinate response to the latest wave of industrial action. the health union says if they want to stop the strikes then health ministers need to move urgently. urgently on pay. the army i'm sure will do the bestjob they can, but they are no substitute for having trained healthcare professionals sent out on calls, and the public know that, so this is no resolution to the strikes themselves, or the causes that are underlying the strikes, and the government would be far better served sitting down with trade unions and talking not just about how to avert the strikes, but how to tackle the underlying causes. labor too is urging the government to negotiate nurse's pay, and the nursing union the rcn says after tuesday's strike it will give ministers 48 hours to open pay talks, otherwise more widespread action from january will be

announced. 0ther action from january will be announced. other health unions are considering escalating their action too, and military personnel, along with civil servants, will also be employed to conduct passport checks when border force staff go on strike on friday, but the government is warning of significant delay and disruption for travellers. the government says fair and reasonable pay offers have been made but inflation busting increases are unaffordable. relations with the unions continue to be frosty, and the outlook for resolving the disputes remains bleak. iain watson, bbc news. you can find out more about all the december strikes, including a full rundown of which workers are taking industrial action on which dates, on the bbc news website. a vigil has been held for four boys, who died after falling into a frozen lake in solihull. the accident happened a week ago, in babbs mill park, where hundreds gathered yesterday to pay tribute. natasha turney reports.

it was a poignant and emotional gathering a s nearly 1,000 people joined together around the makeshift memorial to the four boys just outside babbs mille park, where they tragically died, afterfalling into an icy lake here on sunday. an outpouring of grief and emotion as they remembered jack, finlay, samuel and thomas. many shedding a tear and sharing a hug. 0thers holding candles during the two—minute silence, broken by singing from a local choir. many who gathered didn't know the families personally but felt compelled to come from both the local community and much farther afield to show their love and support. i just really felt like we should be here, and the community spiritjust brought us all together. so we've travelled about 140 miles to make sure that we just come and pay our respects.

we need to let the family know that we're all behind them _ every step of the way. it's a week from christmas, and we're doing this. - it shouldn't be - happening, should it? the local football club cancelling all their matches so the whole team could come to pay their respects. tributes of flowers and balloons continuing to grow. a huge turnout, despite such bitterly cold conditions, an insight into the incredible impact that this has had on the whole community. natasha turney, bbc news, solihull. the family of a woman, who died after being injured at a gig in south london, say she was full of care, kindness and love. 33—year—old rebecca ikumelo, who was a mother—of—two, and a nursing graduate, was hurt in a crush at the 02 academy in brixton on thursday night. two other women remain in a critical condition. simonjones reports. flowers outside the concert venue.

rebecca was 32 years old from newham in east london. in a statement, her family said rebecca was a graduate of nursing. she was an adorable mother of two children who love working with kids. she was well respected in the family for her care, kindness and love. these were the scenes outside the 02 academy brixton on thursday night. police say a large number of people try to force their way inside. you've got 3000 people have broken the doors outside, and because of security, the police have asked us to close the show. the security, the police have asked us to close the show.— to close the show. the concert by afro -o- to close the show. the concert by afro pep singer— to close the show. the concert by afro pop singer asake _ to close the show. the concert by afro pop singer asake had - to close the show. the concert by afro pop singer asake had to - to close the show. the concert by afro pop singer asake had to be l afro pop singer asake had to be abandoned. in a statement, he said he was devastated of the news of rebecca's death. he asked that people keep herfamily in their prayers. he said he was waiting to hearfrom prayers. he said he was waiting to hear from the prayers. he said he was waiting to hearfrom the venue prayers. he said he was waiting to hear from the venue what had led to the disruption. the police have described their investigation as

painstaking and forensic. they say they are determined to do all they can to establish exactly what happened here, and they added that their thoughts and sympathies remain with rebecca's friends and family. 0fficers believe there were 4000 potential witnesses there at the time of the crush. the mayor of london wrote on twitter that it was vital that the investigation into what happened concludes as soon as possible, and added that city hall is working with the authorities to ensure nothing like this happens again. a postmortem examination of rebecca's body will take place today. two other women aged 21 and 23 remain in a critical condition. simonjones, bbc news, brixton. a 52—year—old man has been charged with the murder of a nurse and her two children. saju chelavalel was arrested, after officers were called to his home in kettering on thursday morning. he'll appear before northampton magistrates tomorrow, charged with murdering 35—year—old anju asok and her young children, who were found at the same property.

ukraine's president zelensky says the country has managed to restore power to almost six million people, after massive russian strikes against the electricity generating system. ukrainian officials said russia fired more than 70 missiles on friday, in one of its heaviest barrages since the invasion began in february. the attacks forced emergency blackouts, nationwide. the world cup comes to a conclusion today, as the holders, france, take on argentina. both countries have won the tournament twice in the past, but france could become the first country to win consecutive world cups since brazil in 1962. 0ur paris correspondent lucy williamson has been chatting to fans in the french capital. for french footballers, team loyalty is a way to win matches. for french fans, it's a way of life. for guillaume, practising his game near paris this week, not even argentina can shake his faith in the national side. nothing, no fear, because i know that they are the best team

in the world and that will never change. i'm only 19 years old, and i could see see my country win a second world cup. at this age, it's pretty incredible, so yeah, it definitely means something. argentina's star player lionel messi already knows how the french play football. his dayjob is scoring goals for this french club. this match will pitch two of france's footballing heroes against each other. kylian mbappe and lionel messi usually both play for the paris club, paris saint—germain. but today they'll be facing each other on opposing sides, mbappe as france's star striker, messi as argentina's. in the bar next to the paris ground, there is anxiety ahead of today's game. the french know how messi plays football, too. i'm super—tense, because we saw what argentina did, and they have a mission — it's to win.

but france has a mission, too — it's win twice! so does france have what it takes? translation: of course, kylian mbappe, for sure. l he's younger, he's faster. everything is possible. translation: it's going to be a battle, because it's the only| title messi doesn't have. we can tell they're nervous. they want to win the world cup. we want to win the world cup, too. oh, the baguette is winning, the baguette is winning! - singing. french pride and confidence have grown with every win in this tournament, the chant ringing across paris after their semi—final win, "we're in the final". one game now stands between france and glory. 11 men, who carried the hopes of this nation to qatar, are within sight of carrying the trophy back home. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris.

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northern england, a met office amber warning for ice. it is here from late morning to mid—afternoon, ice could accumulate and cause slippery conditions on pavements, very dangerous for some advocacy power problems as well. all due to a phenomenon cold freezing rain where snowflakes meld into raindrops, drift through colder air and the second may impact on anything on the ground they form a layer of ice which builds up which like conditions on roads and pavements will be treacherous and also why ever happens on power lines and trees it can bring them down so concerns about that. please take note if you are travelling, especially in northern england later. ice elsewhere as a massive cloud swings all the way from the mid atlantic which will eventually turn things milder. already doing so are prior parts of the south—western northern ireland with outbreaks of red. snow in wales for a time but as it pushes on across central and

northern parts of england the ice risk with snow on the pennines as well. more of * across central and southern scotland as we go through the afternoon. rain for southern and western areas, eight to 12 degrees. still a cold day across many northern and eastern areas which is why we have the ice risk continuing, so to remind you even if you are away from northern england there is the risk of freezing rain, ice and health snow. it will go by the time we get to tonight. snow tonight in northern scotland but overnight temperatures rise for all of us. heavy bursts of rain across southern parts of england and wales, and look at the temperatures for monday morning. remember, friday morning we talked about temperatures being —11. 11 and 13 across some parts of the uk, it will feel completely different. big area of low driving things, driving the air up through the mid—atlantic. lots of cloud but a few breaks here and there,

scotland at times, but central and eastern parts. brennan, go to the south and west. drier areas. temperatures are monday afternoon around 12 to 14 or even 15. it will be the mildest day of the week. temperatures drop away a little bit but for the run—up to christmas if you are making travel plans now they will be wet and windy weather at times, the bbc weather will give you a bit of a stay into that. to clari , a bit of a stay into that. to clarify. if _ a bit of a stay into that. to clarify. if it _ a bit of a stay into that. trr clarify, if it snows today, the snow once in most figures temperatures will go up so sharply? it will be fairly fleeting, the biggest problem will be ice, the biggest problem will be ice, the biggest concern but any snow will start to melt away and with temperatures like is because simon see minor flooding across some areas with the snow combined with rainfall. ijulius creed. rainfall. i julius creed. thank rainfall. ijulius creed. thank you very much, as if we needed anything else to contend with. important to keep a close ear on what is going on in the weather over

the next 48 hours. things have been very changeable. many of us will know how hard it is to find an nhs dentist at the moment, but that problem is particularly stressful for pregnant women and new mothers. they're entitled to free dental care, because pregnancy can be bad for the teeth, but first they need to find a practice who'll have them, as anne marie tasker reports. since she became pregnant with her baby, she has been entitled to free nhs dental care. the trouble is, she can't find a dentistry provided. the dentist is moving their patients over to private care and although has tried every dentist and grab newark she cannot find another battle taken on as an nhs patient. i cannot find another battle taken on as an nhs patient.— cannot find another battle taken on as an nhs patient. i have asked, can i be seen as an nhs patient. i have asked, can i be seen for— as an nhs patient. i have asked, can i be seen for the _ as an nhs patient. i have asked, can i be seen for the duration _ as an nhs patient. i have asked, can i be seen for the duration of- as an nhs patient. i have asked, can i be seen for the duration of my i i be seen for the duration of my entitlement and it is still a firm no. i am on statutory maternity pay

at the moment so it is a little bit scary thinking about, can i afford it? what if something needs to be done to my teeth that is expensive? yes, it isjust an done to my teeth that is expensive? yes, it is just an entitlement that you are given and you are given and you are given and you are given and you can't even use. pregnant women are entitled to free dental care up to 12 months after their baby is born for good reason, morning sickness can cause tooth erosion, a baby needs lots of calcium which the body can pull from places like your teeth, and hormonal changes can listen to shoes and bones that keep teeth in place. but stephanie's practice as ad cannot provide that post—natal care. in bridlington, the town's last solely energised and is closing at the end of month. neil sinclair has been unable to recruit a successor, and that leaves just two dental practices for the entire town. i have lived here for six years now and i wouldn't close dentist. it is awful, people need to go

further— it is awful, people need to go further afield and some can't even travel~ _ travel. dentistry has taken travel. — dentistry has taken a real dive over the last— dentistry has taken a real dive over the last few— dentistry has taken a real dive over the last few years. _ dentistry has taken a real dive over the last few years. bearing - dentistry has taken a real dive over the last few years. bearing in - dentistry has taken a real dive over the last few years. bearing in mind| the last few years. bearing in mind it should _ the last few years. bearing in mind it should he — the last few years. bearing in mind it should he a — the last few years. bearing in mind it should be a health _ the last few years. bearing in mind it should be a health service. - it should be a health service. but, _ it should be a health service. but, for— it should be a health service. but, for new— it should be a health service. but, for new mums, - it should be a health service. but, for new mums, the i it should be a health service. but, for new mums, the lackj it should be a health service. i but, for new mums, the lack of it should be a health service. - but, for new mums, the lack of nhs dentists is a real issue, meaning stephanie and many of her friends can't get the free dental care they are entitled to and they really need it. we will talk to somebody from the british dental association later about that, but as ever if you have your own stories to tell is in response to that you can contact us @bbcbreakfast. let's have a look at the sunday papers. the observer says nurses are threatening "tougher new strikes" in the new year in which they would offer "less generous support" inside hospitals.

i know that managers will be looking at that with some fear and dread. yes, another nursing strike on wednesday this week. the sunday express carries a pledge from the home secretary suella braverman to end the tragedies of migrants dying while trying to cross the english channel. four people died when their boat sank on wednesday. gareth southgate intends to stay on as england manager, according to an exclusive report in the sunday times. the paper says he's ready to tell the fa that he'll remain in place for euro 2024. sorry, i said the next nurses strikers on wednesday, it is on tuesday. and one of the most read articles on the bbc news website is about the film director steven spielberg, who says he "truly regrets" the decimation of the shark population following the success of jaws. he made the comment when he was the castaway on bbc radio 4's desert island discs. i don't know if you have come across

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fast rules, you can make it up as you like, whateverfeels right at your own house. iwas you like, whateverfeels right at your own house. i was thinking about this the other day, because a new that these were frozen but apparently one local area has said or sent out a message asking people to make sure there inlets are open in the very cold weather because they don't have the time — the bin people to go around wrenching the lids off the bins. this people to go around wrenching the lids off the bins.— lids off the bins. this was in hampshire _ lids off the bins. this was in hampshire where _ lids off the bins. this was in hampshire where the i lids off the bins. this was in | hampshire where the climate lids off the bins. this was in i hampshire where the climate is somewhat more temperate. you know that art of somewhat more temperate. you know that part of the _ somewhat more temperate. you know that part of the world. _ somewhat more temperate. you know that part of the world. i _ somewhat more temperate. you know that part of the world. i do, _ somewhat more temperate. you know that part of the world. i do, very i that part of the world. i do, very well, and perhaps warmer than the north—east of england or scotland but it still freezes and, yes, they have... it but it still freezes and, yes, they have... , ., . , have... it provoked an interesting resonse have... it provoked an interesting response from — have... it provoked an interesting response from people _ have... it provoked an interesting response from people who i have... it provoked an interesting response from people who were l response from people who were offering ideas as to how to resolve the frozen bin lead crisis. these included giving them a sharp tug, lacking the top of the lead and asking the bin accrues up north how they managed in minus double figures

every winter. i don't know whether it actually happened holiday left them frozen, sealed wheelie bins undone. ! them frozen, sealed wheelie bins undone. , , , , undone. i suppose the good news is that it is warming _ undone. i suppose the good news is that it is warming up _ undone. i suppose the good news is that it is warming up so _ undone. i suppose the good news is that it is warming up so they i undone. i suppose the good news is that it is warming up so they would | that it is warming up so they would be frozen this week. i hope you're surviving the cold weather, it has been challenging for so many. you are talking about frozen pipes yesterday. yes, and today's the day because the pipes, you know, they freeze as the — the water expands as they freeze, but while the water is frozen you don't realise so when the water melts, that is when it comes out. and those dramatic changes in temperature, so so good luck but there is plenty of advice out there if you can't get up, and with those issues. we will talk about eurovision. ukraine has decided on the act it will be sending to liverpool in may to defend its eurovision song contest title.

i think they are the first nation to have decided on the act, aren't they? tvorchi were chosen for their song �*heart of steel�* after a special tv show, which was broadcast from a converted bomb shelter in kyiv. our entertainment reporter daniel rosne and his report contains flashing images. ukraine takes eurovision seriously. tvorchi! applause the war didn't get in the way of this live show. down these stairs is a kyiv metro station, transformed into a bomb shelter when russia invaded. president zelensky has used one nearby before to address the public — from a bunker to a tv studio. the decision to go underground was the first one that was taken, and it dictated our further steps of organisation, because no matter if we have air raid alerts or any other security challenges, still the work can continue.

congratulations, ukraine! ukraine knows how to win. it first entered eurovision in 2003 and has won it three times since. it has sent emotional ballads, and ones that know ..and ones that know how to entertain. upbeat dance music the winner of the eurovision song contest 2022 is... ..ukraine! but it was this year's victory, three months after russia invaded, that emphasised who europe supported. i'm really proud that i'm ukrainian. there are still dreams for ukraine to win and to visit, and we came from dorset especially today for this concert.

the band have been flying the blue—and—yellow flag across europe ever since, performing to thousands. translation: it's very i important to represent our country and show our ukrainian culture through the colours and music, and to some extent to provide it. kalush orchestra have support that clearly continues, but it is now time to hand that eurovision baton on in preparation for next yea r�*s contest. translation: we want to say thank you to everyone i who supported us, who listened to the music and who is fighting on the front line, because it is important. we will try to do everything to present ukraine with dignity in liverpool. # don't care what you say. # don't care how you feel...# liverpool is hosting the song

contest on behalf of ukraine, and tvorchi's song ensures that ukraine's voice will be heard loud and clear. it is going to be amazing. it is going to be amazing. it really will be. we're going to talk to someone who is involved in organising the event deliverable next year. organising the event deliverable next ear. . , ,, , next year. that thing they keep underlining _ next year. that thing they keep underlining is _ next year. that thing they keep underlining is that _ next year. that thing they keep underlining is that they i next year. that thing they keep underlining is that they are i next year. that thing they keep i underlining is that they are hosting it on behalf of ukraine, this is ukraine's party and it will be happening is liveable. it will be a great party. shall we have a look at sport? great party. shall we have a look at sort? , , ., , sport? the big question is, will it be argentina _ sport? the big question is, will it be argentina or— sport? the big question is, will it be argentina or franceparty? i sport? the big question is, will it be argentina or franceparty? or| sport? the big question is, will it l be argentina or franceparty? or do ou want be argentina or franceparty? or do you want to — be argentina or franceparty? or do you want to win? _ be argentina or franceparty? or do you want to win? everyone's i be argentina or franceparty? or do you want to win? everyone's lionel| you want to win? everyone's lionel messi to have _ you want to win? everyone's lionel messi to have a _ you want to win? everyone's lionel messi to have a fairytale _ you want to win? everyone's lionel messi to have a fairytale story. i messi to have a fairytale story. two i don't! you monster! laughs. it has been so exciting to watch france. they are such an exciting team so i understand anyone who wants france to win because they

have an incredible but it is a phenomenalfinal. we have the have an incredible but it is a phenomenal final. we have the two top goalscorers in the competition up top goalscorers in the competition up against each other, no matter what we are hoping it is going to be an incredible final but yes i am the ultimate football romantic but there is so much at stake for both sides but all sides will be on lionel messi who has never won the biggest temp prize in football, while france are looking to buy, only the third nation in history to win back—to—back world cups. this report looks ahead to the showdown. nesta mcgregor looks ahead to this afternoon's showdown. the spotlight brightest on two leading men. kilian mbappe and lionel messi, club team—mates divided by international duty. mbappe! mbappe! their divided by international duty. mbappe! mbappe!— divided by international duty. mba e! mba e! ., mbappe! mbappe! their last meeting in this setting. _ mbappe! mbappe! their last meeting in this setting, russia _ mbappe! mbappe! their last meeting in this setting, russia 2018. i mbappe! mbappe! their last meeting in this setting, russia 2018. the i in this setting, russia 2018. the

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after a month away, with celtic restoring their nine—point lead over rangers, by securing a 1—0 win over aberdeen. callum mcgregor�*s goal in the 87th minute was enough to see them secure all three points, in theirfirst match since mid—november. it's been pakistan's morning so far, on day two of the third and final test in karachi. england resumed on 7—1, and lost opener ben duckett, and thenjoe root first ball — both out to spinner, nauman ali. harry brook and ollie pope tried to rebuild, and pope reached his 50, but he was bowled by abrar ahmed. a few moments ago, england were 109—4. pakistan were bowled out for 304 in their first innings, yesterday. england have already won the series, after victory in the first two tests. meanwhile, england's women have won their t20 series in the west indies.

the tourists made 157—6, after deciding to bat in barbados. opener sophia dunkley top—scored with 44. in reply, the west indies fell 18 runs short of their target, with charlie dean taking four wickets. england have an unassailable 3—0 lead, with two matches left to play. after a week of speculation linking him with the england job, leicester tigers' head coach steve borthwick has refused to confirm whether he'll be in charge for their next match. his side beat clermont auvergne, 23—16, in the european champions cup. jasper wiese with the pick of the tries on their way to victory. borthwick is the favourite to fill the england vacancy, after eddiejones was sacked. are you expecting to take charge of the team against gloucester next saturday? i the team against gloucester next saturda ? ~' ., . saturday? i think right now i want to en'o saturday? i think right now i want to enjoy the _ saturday? i think right now i want to enjoy the win _ saturday? i think right now i want

to enjoy the win today. _ saturday? i think right now i want to enjoy the win today. two i saturday? i think right now i want to enjoy the win today. two from | saturday? i think right now i want. to enjoy the win today. two from two in the _ to enjoy the win today. two from two in the champions cup. i think it's been _ in the champions cup. i think it's been a _ in the champions cup. i think it's been a great start, and as i said to the players — been a great start, and as i said to the players all the time, you've got to make _ the players all the time, you've got to make sure you enjoy the winds, and ill— to make sure you enjoy the winds, and i'll enjoy that win today. england hooker, luke cowan—dickie, made a triumphant return from injury to captain exeter. he scored a hat—trick of tries, as the chiefs beat south african side, bulls, 144—14. mark selby will play luca brecel in snooker�*s english open final today. selby knocked out defending champion neil robertson in the semis, beating the australian by six frames to four. brecel saw off mark allen in the other match. and one of racing's greatest ever flatjockeys, frankie dettori, has announced that 2023 will be his final season. at 52 years old, he's one of racing's best—known figures, and has ridden more than 3,000 british winners since his first, back in 1987. he's been champion jockey three times. dettori announced the

news on social media. hi, everyone. as you know, next year will be my last year, 2023, so i want all of you to give me one last push. i will spend the winter in california and i'll be back in the spring in the uk, and it will be my last farewell, so take care, merry christmas, and happy new year. ciao. he looks well, 52 years old. he has a nice winter— he looks well, 52 years old. he has a nice winter to _ he looks well, 52 years old. he has a nice winter to look _ he looks well, 52 years old. he has a nice winter to look forward - he looks well, 52 years old. he has a nice winter to look forward to - he looks well, 52 years old. he has a nice winter to look forward to in l a nice winter to look forward to in california. they're i was particularly enjoying the music on the back of that.— particularly enjoying the music on the back of that. ~ the back of that. where was he? some sort of travelodge _ the back of that. where was he? some sort of travelodge somewhere? - sort of travelodge somewhere? slightly odd looking. l sort of travelodge somewhere? slightly odd looking.— slightly odd looking. i imagine beinu slightly odd looking. i imagine being frankie _ slightly odd looking. i imagine being frankie dettori - slightly odd looking. i imagine being frankie dettori there - slightly odd looking. i imagine i being frankie dettori there would slightly odd looking. i imagine - being frankie dettori there would be something much nicer. though there is nothing wrong with travelodge. i'm glad you clarified that. we'll be back with the headlines at 7am. now it's time for the travel show. this week on the show — a centenary fit for a pharaoh. this is very exciting, because i've been given

permission to actually go down these steps to ground level and get a closer look. the christmas tradition that will scare the stockings off you. and why glaswegian panto crowds are not to be messed with. if the act on that stage was not good enough, believe me, they knew about it. egypt's valley of the kings — perhaps the most famous archaeological site

in the world, and this has been a landmark year at the burial chamber many people make a beeline for. exactly 100 years ago, the tomb of the boy king tutankhamun was discovered underneath the desert close to the town of luxor. the team had been digging for years, and were right on the verge of giving up, when the top of a set of ancient steps appeared in the sand, and, lo and behold, this is what they saw. i mean, look at it — incredible, absolutely astonishing. and when the archaeologists did come here, they didn'tjust find his remains. they found ornaments, jewellery, paintings, bits of chariots, trumpets, perfume, and even wine. tutankhamun wasn't the most

influential or best known of the pharaohs, and his tomb isn't the biggest or the most spectacular, but the find was a sensation in 1922, and made headlines around the world. now, then, this is very exciting, because i've been given permission to actually go down these steps to ground level and get a closer look. this mural is incredible. it actually depicts the afterlife of tutankhamun. it's incredible that it's all so well preserved. it looks astonishing. i'm not going to touch it, but wow. for this corner of egypt,

the discovery meant more treasure, in the form of tourism and the sales opportunities that came with it. mo salah, the liverpool football player. thank you. no. a century on and souvenirs in his image still bring in the money. thank you very much. greece? greece — no, from london. you have tutankhamun here, so much tutankhamun. it has been a landmark year for egypt's antiquities, with new and restored

discoveries opening, and a huge, glittering parade, as the mummies of 22 pharaohs were moved to their new home — the national museum of egyptian civilisation. also newly opened, after restoration work, is the home of the man widely credited with finding tutankhamun's burial chamber, howard carter. however, many say the egyptian contribution to all this has been overlooked, and i'm on my way to hear some of that story, and meet a family very well known in these parts, although, sadly, not outside this country. so it's interesting, with the two sides of the nile, i've just come from the east side, which is where there's all the shops, and life bustles on and people live there and stuff. but i'm heading now back to the emptier, less developed west side, where you'll find the tombs and burial chambers of the valley of the kings, and they call that the side of the dead.

the abdel rassoul family run a cafe, these days. but generations of them farmed along the banks of the nile, and, as such, have an intimate knowledge of what lies on — and underneath — the dust and sand. so this is the 12—year—old boy that they said really discovered the tomb. he claims it was actually his father who first found the tomb of tutankhamun. ahmed abdel rasoul was just a child at the time.

now, egyptian perspectives like these are being acknowledged more widely, and one of the ways that's happening is by huge landmark public projects, like the brand—new grant egyptian museum, due to open in 2023. it'll be the largest archaeological museum complex in the world. and this, too — the avenue of the sphinx, buried under sand for hundreds of years, and last year opened to the public for the first time. it runs from luxor temple to karnak, this magnificent complex.

what do you think about the fact that it is so crowded? it is so crowded. it's extremely crowded. i have to tell you, this is the busiest it could have got in ancient egypt, because the people who were ordinary were not allowed here. this is an exclusive area. it's only for the priests, only for the members of the royal court, only for the select few. people like ourselves would have never had any glimpse of the inside of the temple. heather is an amazing storyteller, and i ask her about the story of the abdel rassouls and who really discovered the tomb. she believes there is a wider issue. i think to focus on this is to miss the point. the whole point is the contribution that the whole abdel rassoul family and the many egyptian families who were involved in the archaeological excavations, without whom howard and many

of the foreign excavators would not have made any of these discoveries altogether. and this is kind of connected to how egyptians are portrayed in this world of archaeology. we are not even portrayed, we are totally written out. we are written out from the whole process of knowledge production. whenever it's an egyptian, he would have stumbled on a step, as you said, or been stumbling riding a donkey etc. it could never be out of real knowledge, it has to be a mistake. while the egyptians clearly played a huge part in the discovery, the persistence of howard carter and the money of his wealthy, aristocratic backer were also vitally important to the success. now, the desire is for both parts of that story to be recognised and told. all these tourists here, all the people who are here, what do you think they believe? do you think they still believe the old version, or do you think they are gradually being told something which is more in tune with what you think? no, i think they carry

the same old beliefs. because all of their programmes would only focus on ancient egypt, nothing on the many other layers of egyptian heritage. that's one thing, and the other thing is that the whole — what brought them in here is this colonial narrative. it's not the narrative that we need to reshape. are you at least hopeful in the future that might change, that small children across the world will get a better understanding of all of this? yes, i hope so. this can only come when acknowledging the colonial history that made ancient egypt the way it is imagined today. we need to acknowledge this first and then move on from there. for the rest of his life, ahmed abdel rassoul told visitors to luxor about his adventures with howard carter — an account, like so many others, rarely told in the west. but what's good is that the egyptians are now reclaiming their story, and the rest of us are beginning to take notice.

well, away from the big archaeological sites, there are a whole bundle of things to do in egypt, and here are some of the highlights. for beach breaks, the red sea coast has got a string of well—developed resort towns that have been popular for years. sharm el—sheikh is probably the best known, especially after recently hosting the cop climate talks. for something quieter, though, you could try makadi bay — long, white, sandy beaches, without the crowds and clubs. the whole stretch of coastline has crystal—clear seas and thriving coral reefs, so divers love it. turtles, spinner dolphins, manta rays and dugongs are the big stars here. one of the other highlights is the sunken british cargo steamship ss thistlegorm.

it was sunk by german bombers in 19111. 200 divers a day now explore the wreck near the town of res muhammad. the holy month of ramadan begins in march next year. during the day it might mean shorter opening hours and disrupted transport. however, iftar, the breaking of the fast at sunset, means loads happening in the evenings. hotels will lay on entertainment, but the real celebrations are around the neighbourhood iftar tables, made out on the street. you'll need a local to invite you, but this is where party is. still to come on the travel show: the other christmas visitor that could come knocking this december, and this one's not quite so jolly. and the glasgow theatre tradition you need nerves of steel to take part in. you have men in the back of the auditorium throwing shipyard rivets, nails, punches, screws.

so don't go away. this week i'm exploring some of egypt's most famous antiquities, and i thought it might be worth lingering a little at karnak temple. at its peak, around 3,000 to 4,000 years ago, this was the largest and most important religious complex in ancient egypt, and the description of some of the detail here has me hooked. you were talking about obelisks. yes. and that is a very, very tall one. and this takes us to the god ra, the god of the sun, one of the most important gods. and that is how you see that pyramid shape at the end of the obelisks. that's your way to the sky, where you get tojoin god ra up in the sky and come back again. just the sheer feat of creating that high a structure. yes, of course.

and then doing all the engravings on the side. is that appreciated enough? i don't think it is. we tend to appreciate the beauty but not the labour, not the hard work that went into bringing something like this not only up, but the carving, the making, the carving of the actual stone to take the shape of an obelisk, and then moving it all the way to here. so it came from down the river, right. and what about this little step here? yes, it is like the strong bull, discussing how the king has huge great physical features, that he is equated to the bull, as strong as a bull. this was also one of the most important things that any ancient egyptian king would have acquired. the complex opens from 6:00 in the morning. and now mass tourism is back with us once again, it is worth attempting to avoid the crowds — and the heat —

by arriving early. to tirol in austria next, which is right in the middle of a busy christmas run—up. and in that part of the world, santa claus isn't the only one who comes knocking. krampus is part goat, and part devil, and hisjob is to punish naughty children. masks of his face are made by craftspeople, like norbert.

krampus is an ancient pagan character, but when christianity spread throughout europe, he became part of the christmas tradition — despite opposition from the catholic church.

now, with the festive season well under way, there's one british pastime that keeps the lights burning during those long winter nights — and that's the christmas pa nto. cat moh has more.

we're in glasgow, where scotland's premium pantomime dame is treading the boards in her 25th panto season. growling oh, just quit that moaning, will you? it's basically a good night out, which is the most important thing — or a good afternoon out — full of laughs and joy, sort of hitched on to a traditional fairytale love story. it's usually kids' first experience of theatre, so we are the sort of gateway, if you like. there's hundreds of years of tradition in panto, from audience participation... those folks will believe everything, i tell you. oh, yes, they will! crowd: oh, no, they won't! oh, yes they will! ..to a host of stock characters. the panto dame is generally a man dressed as a woman, and that allowed men to come out and do really outrageous impersonations of women.

it's quite unusual to be a woman playing it — i'm one of very few allowed to. maybe in the past, women have been forced into being the more glamorous type, and my thing is it's not about whether you're a man or a woman, it is the type of performer you are. if you can break through to the audience, and say, "i'm about to make a fool of myself here. "come with me." couldn't find a petrol station. we ended up wandering through this barren, desolate wasteland. where was that? i think it was paisley. laughter. it's a great quote by a wonderful panto performer, gerry kelly, who i worked here with many times, "pantomime is a celebration of local culture". we have set this on clydeside, which is obviously in glasgow, but making it local, having all the references in it and making it of the place that generally the audience are from.

it is a big business across the uk. pre—pandemic theatres sold around 3 million panto tickets a year, and glasgow has a special affection for it. among the dozens of venues staging a production is this wee treasure, hidden above an amusement arcade. you are in the britannia panopticon music hall. it's the oldest original surviving music hall in the world. music halls are basically places where the working classes used to go when they finished their working day, to be entertained by dancers, singers, novelty acts, contortionists, high—wire acts — you name it. you know, music halls were one of the places where you would see a pantomime. pantomime was the only sort of theatre that was like variety all in the one production. glasgow has a long—standing theatre tradition. a recent poll found it was one of the british cities

with the most theatres outside london. and back when the panopticon opened in the 1850s, working class glaswegian theatres were already developing a bit of a reputation. stanley baxter actually wrote about the music hall in his own bedside book, and he actually said that they "left no turn unstoned." they had spent money to get in here. if the act on that stage was not good enough, believe me, they knew about it. boys used to urinate from the front of the balcony onto the stage to hit the act on the stage below, you had men in the back of the auditorium throwing shipyard rivets, nails, punches, screws. it became popular with famous acts because if they could get away with it on the stages in glasgow, they could get away with their routine anywhere in the world. luckily, things have quietened down a bit since then, but glasgow audiences are still a famously lively bunch. for me, if i was going to go and see panto, i would come

here, because of the audience. in glasgow, there is a great tradition of audiences joining in — sometimes whether you want it or not! laughs i do question myself, "why am i keep doing it? "i'm a granny, i'm 64! "why would you go out?" so, for me, it allows me to walk in the light and push the light out. it gives people a good night out. it's a great leveller, as well, because you've got people who work for the government and you've got people who are cleaners. they're all experiencing the same thing, and there are so few places we can go now where 2,000 people can gather. so to be part of that still, after all these years, makes it all worth it. cheering and applause

right, sadly, that's us done here in luxor. butjoin me next week, when we look back at the best bits of 2022 on the travel show — a year when we can finally say we hit the road again. and what a year it's been. if you want another chance to see ade on a roll with some italian cheese, karolis' human—powered odyssey along sri lanka's canal network, or even my very special night in the home of a boyhood hero, do give us a watch in a week's time.

would not have made any of these discoveries altogether. good morning. welcome to breakfast, with rogerjohnson and rachel burden. 0ur headlines today — hundreds of soldiers and civil servants are to be drafted in to cover for striking workers over christmas —

but unions say they're not sufficiently trained to step in. hundreds gather for a vigil to remember four children, who died falling into a frozen lake in solihull. tributes are paid to a young mum of two, who died after a crush at london's brixton academy. after four weeks of drama in qatar, it all comes down to this. it's the final of the world cup — can lionel messi finally gets his hands on football's biggest prize, or will france be crowned champions once again? and milderair is and milder air is on the way, but before _ and milder air is on the way, but before we — and milder air is on the way, but before we get _ and milder air is on the way, but before we get there, _ and milder air is on the way, but before we get there, they- and milder air is on the way, but before we get there, they could i and milder air is on the way, but. before we get there, they could be some _ before we get there, they could be some dangerous _ before we get there, they could be some dangerous travel— before we get there, they could be some dangerous travel conditions i some dangerous travel conditions today— some dangerous travel conditions today from — some dangerous travel conditions today from a _ some dangerous travel conditions today from a combination - some dangerous travel conditions today from a combination of - some dangerous travel conditionsi today from a combination of snow some dangerous travel conditions - today from a combination of snow and ice, today from a combination of snow and ice. especially— today from a combination of snow and ice. especially in — today from a combination of snow and ice, especially in northern— today from a combination of snow and ice, especially in northern england. i ice, especially in northern england. iwill— ice, especially in northern england. i will have — ice, especially in northern england. i will have all— ice, especially in northern england. i will have all the _ ice, especially in northern england. i will have all the details _ ice, especially in northern england. i will have all the details here - ice, especially in northern england. i will have all the details here on i i will have all the details here on breakfast — it's sunday, december 18th. our main story — unions have criticised government plans to draft in troops to cover staffing shortfalls during ambulance and border force strikes over christmas.

1,200 military personnel are being called up, along with a thousand civil servants, but unions say they're not sufficiently trained. meanwhile, the nursing union, the rcn, has said it will announce further strike dates forjanuary, if the government continues its refusal to discuss pay. 0ur political correspondent iain watson has the latest on the disputes. chanting. with christmas just a week away, there is still not very much goodwill between government and unions. more strikes seem set to go ahead, with nurses in many parts of england, wales and ambulance crews taking on wednesday. the government says its priority is to keep people safe. it's drafting in 600 armed forces personnel to drive ambulances — though regular crews will still respond to life—threatening emergencies. the advice from nhs leaders is for hospitals to move patients out of a&e as quickly as possible to increase capacity

and reduce ambulance delays. but hospital trusts believe that is easier said than done. most of our hospitals have lots of patients in them that don't need to be there but can't get out because they don't have the social care or the community packages for them, so getting people out of emergency departments is already a major challenge for the health service, and for that challenge to become even more acute during the strike days is bound to generate real risks. the government will hold two meetings of its emergency committee cobra this week, to co—ordinate response to the latest wave of industrial action. the health union says if the government want to stop the strikes, then health ministers need to move urgently on pay. the army, i'm sure, will do the bestjob they can, but they are no substitute for having trained health care professionals sent out on calls, and the public know that, so this is no resolution to the strikes themselves, or the causes that are underlying the strikes, and the government

would be far better served sitting down with trade unions and talking not just about how to avert the strikes, but how to tackle the underlying causes. labor, too, is urging the government to negotiate nurses' pay, and the nursing union, the rcn, says after tuesday's strike it will give ministers 48 hours to open pay talks, otherwise more widespread action from january will be announced. other health unions are considering escalating their action, too, and military personnel, along with civil servants, will also be employed to conduct passport checks when border force staff go on strike on friday, but the government is warning of significant delays and disruption for travellers. the government says fair and reasonable pay offers have been made, but inflation—busting increases are unaffordable. relations with the unions continue to be frosty, and the outlook for resolving the disputes remains bleak. iain watson, bbc news. let's speak now to our political

correspondentjonathan blake. jonathan, in addition to the ambulance and border force strikes, the royal college of nursing has issued a new ultimatum to the government? it was interesting picking up on what ian said in his report about this 48—hour window after tuesday for the government to sit down and start pay talks, otherwise things will escalate in the new year. yes. will escalate in the new year. yes, the r0 al will escalate in the new year. yes, the royal college _ will escalate in the new year. yes, the royal college of— will escalate in the new year. 1913 the royal college of nursing has been pretty clear, that if the government doesn't sit down and discuss pay, as you say, within 48 hours of that strike planned for tuesday this week, then there will be more strikes to come, and the warning is that they will be worse than this current series of planned walk—outs, involving more hospitals and more nursing staff. the head of the rcn, pat cullen, has said that the rcn, pat cullen, has said that the union may well not take part in the union may well not take part in the pay review body process as well, and that is the process where public

sector pay is set and then recommended to the government as an offer. so that whole process could be called into question as well. and if there is a hardening of the union's position, then it is happening on the government's side as well. the prime minister writing in the sun on sunday today saying that while not mentioning any ambulance staff or nurses, who said that rail workers and border force have been offered fair and affordable pay deals, and has also described union leaders as the grinch as they want to steal christmas. we had about the military support in ian's report and there is a bit of concern coming from the head of the armed forces, admiral sir tony redken, who said we have not got spare capacity, and while they were take this work in the straight, it would be perilous to rely on the military missed the ultimate backstop.— rely on the military missed the ultimate backstop. jonathan, thank ou ve ultimate backstop. jonathan, thank you very much _ ultimate backstop. jonathan, thank you very much indeed. _ a vigil has been held

for four boys who died, after falling into a frozen lake in solihull. the accident happened a week ago, in babbs mill park, where hundreds gathered yesterday to pay tribute. natasha turney reports. it was a poignant and emotional gathering, as nearly 1,000 people joined together around the makeshift memorial to the four boys just outside babbs mille park, where they tragically died, afterfalling into an icy lake here on sunday. an outpouring of grief and emotion, as they remembered jack, finlay, samuel and thomas. many shedding a tear and sharing a hug. others holding candles during the two—minute silence, broken by singing from a local choir. many who gathered didn't know the families personally but felt compelled to come from both the local community and much farther afield to show their love and support. i just really felt like we should be here, and the community spiritjust brought us all together.

so we've travelled about 140 miles to make sure that we just come and pay our respects. we need to let the family know that we're all behind them every step. of the way. it's a week from christmas, and we're doing this. - it shouldn't be - happening, should it? the local football club cancelling all their matches so the whole team could come to pay their respects. tributes of flowers and balloons continuing to grow. a huge turnout, despite such bitterly cold conditions, an insight into the incredible impact that this has had on the whole community. natasha turney, bbc news, solihull. ukraine's president zelensky says the country has managed to restore power to almost six million people, after massive russian strikes against the electricity generating system. ukrainian officials said russia fired more than 70 missiles on friday, forcing emergency blackouts nationwide. hugo bachega joins us now from kyiv. hugo, what's the situation

this morning? are things improving? is it visible that you can see the power coming on across various cities? it is that you can see the power coming on across various cities?— across various cities? it is getting better, across various cities? it is getting better. and _ across various cities? it is getting better, and the _ across various cities? it is getting better, and the president - across various cities? it is getting better, and the president said i across various cities? it is getting | better, and the president said last night _ better, and the president said last night that— better, and the president said last night that work is still under way to restore — night that work is still under way to restore electricity and heating to restore electricity and heating to parts — to restore electricity and heating to parts of the country, and obviously _ to parts of the country, and obviously this is after those large air strikes— obviously this is after those large air strikes by russia on friday, again— air strikes by russia on friday, again targeting this country 's energy— again targeting this country 's energy infrastructure. but the president also said there was two major— president also said there was two major issues with water supplies and healing. _ major issues with water supplies and heating, and he said one of the worsl— heating, and he said one of the worst affected places was he in the capital, _ worst affected places was he in the capital, kyiv. now it is minus four degrees _ capital, kyiv. now it is minus four degrees this morning, it is cold, it is windy. _ degrees this morning, it is cold, it is windy. the — degrees this morning, it is cold, it is windy, the temperatures expected to drop _ is windy, the temperatures expected to drop to— is windy, the temperatures expected to drop to —8 later tonight, so i think— to drop to —8 later tonight, so i think this — to drop to —8 later tonight, so i think this gives you an idea of how difficult _ think this gives you an idea of how difficult it — think this gives you an idea of how difficult it has been for residents who remain without electricity and heating. _ who remain without electricity and heating, and even their work is under— heating, and even their work is underway. _ heating, and even their work is underway, services heating, and even their work is under way, services are heating, and even their work is underway, services are being restored, _ underway, services are being restored, there are still blackouts

happening in many parts of the country — happening in many parts of the country. and i think the weeks we have _ country. and i think the weeks we have been— country. and i think the weeks we have been talking about these attacks — have been talking about these attacks. russia has been targeting this country 's essential infrastructure, as temperatures blunrnret — infrastructure, as temperatures plummet. this is a country where temperatures can drop to —15, —20 celsius, — temperatures can drop to —15, —20 celsius, and — temperatures can drop to —15, —20 celsius, and the authorities have been _ celsius, and the authorities have been accusing russia of using winter as a weapon of trying to not only destroy— as a weapon of trying to not only destroy this country 's essential facilities, — destroy this country 's essential facilities, but also people 's determination to resist. last night president — determination to resist. last night president zelenskyy talked about that _ president zelenskyy talked about that. again, he accused russia of terrorism — that. again, he accused russia of terrorism but he said the ukrainians would _ terrorism but he said the ukrainians would resist. terrorism but he said the ukrainians would resist-— would resist. hugo, thank you very much. the family of a woman, who died after being injured at a gig in south london, say she was full of care, kindness and love. 33—year—old rebecca ikumelo, who was a mother—of—two and a nursing graduate, was hurt in a crush at the o2 academy in brixton on thursday night. two other women remain in a critical condition. simonjones reports. flowers outside the concert venue.

to mark a life lost. rebecca ikumelo was 32 years old, from newham in east london. in a statement, her family said rebecca was a graduate of nursing. she was an adorable mother of two children who loved working with kids. she was well respected in the family for her care, kindness and love. these were the scenes outside the o2 academy brixton on thursday night. police say a large number of people tried to force their way inside. you've got 3,000 people have broken the doors outside, and because of security, the police have asked us to close the show. the concert by afro pop singer asake had to be abandoned. in a statement, he said he was devastated of the news of rebecca ikumelo's death. he asked that people keep her family in their prayers. he said he was waiting to hear from the venue what had led to the disruption. the police have described

their investigation as painstaking and forensic. they say they are determined to do all they can to establish exactly what happened here, and they added that their thoughts and sympathies remain with rebecca's friends and family. officers believe there were 4,000 potential witnesses there at the time of the crush. the mayor of london wrote on twitter that it was vital that the investigation into what happened concludes as soon as possible, and added that city hall is working with the authorities to ensure nothing like this happens again. a postmortem examination of rebecca ikumelo's body will take place today. two other women, aged 21 and 23, remain in a critical condition. simonjones, bbc news, brixton. a 52—year—old man has been charged with the murder of a nurse and her two children. saju chelavalel was arrested, after officers were called to his home in kettering on thursday morning. he'll appear before northampton magistrates tomorrow, charged with murdering 35—year—old anju asok and her young children, who were found at the same property.

strictly come dancing had its big finale last night. if you haven't seen it, you are planning on watching this morning, you don't want to know who won, you know what to do. for the rest of us, here's our media and arts correspondent david sillito with a round—up of a spectacular night. your 2022 strictly come dancing finalists! - after 13 weeks, it was down to the final four. fleur, hamza, helen and molly. three contestants who had made their name on children's tv and fleur east, who bought a bitt of her own barnstorming x—factor to strictly. for helen skelton, a night when all doubts, nerves and personal turmoil evaporated. there was more than a touch of personal triumph in herfinal dances — this really was one of those strictly journeys. you put faith in me

that i didn't have. for molly rainford, a final rhumba, and a strictly thank you to her partner, carlos. i'm so lucky i got to be your partner. ifi if i could give him the glitterball in his first year, that would honestly be the best thing in the world. the night though belonged to hamza yassin. 11 years ago, he was living in his car in scotland with hopes of being a wildlife cameraman. born in sudan, he arrived in the uk aged eight, and in his 20s moved to the highlands of scotland. when he began, he was more used to rugby than dancing but by the end the judges in the crowd were all on theirfeet. .heering cheering. the lifts went higher, your turns were spot on. there was a freedom to this dance you didn't have when he first did it. choreography to absolutely die for. how you did that with alli of that hair is beyond me. brilliant. it is like you are watching music on the dance floor in your body.

well done. cheering. there were a few shaky moments along the way, but by the end, cbeebies ranger hamza had won over both thejudges... cheering. ..and the public. hamza! cheering. hamza yassin, cameraman, wildlife presenter, and winner of strictly come dancing. david sillito, bbc news. i'v e i've forgotten that evita was actually paired with adrian childs during the last special. she has gone up level. laughs. and i love adrian. ., laughs. andiloveadrian. ., ., and i love adrian. you can say that, can't you? — and i love adrian. you can say that, can't you? that _ and i love adrian. you can say that, can't you? that was _ and i love adrian. you can say that, can't you? that was the _ and i love adrian. you can say that, can't you? that was the last - and i love adrian. you can say that, can't you? that was the last time i can't you? that was the last time that all four made the final, which is great for them.— that all four made the final, which is great for them. great stories all around,. is great for them. great stories all around” let's _ is great for them. great stories all around,. let's have _ is great for them. great stories all around,. let's have a _ is great for them. great stories all around,. let's have a look - is great for them. great stories all around,. let's have a look at i is great for them. great stories all around,. let's have a look at the l around,. let's have a look at the

weather. the cold spell is coming to an end but not without one last hurrah today? exactly, good morning. the milder hour will be with us this time tomorrow, completely different to the commute. to get there we have a real risk of snow and ice because parts of the uk — not for everyone — but one area of concern is covered by an amberwarning, but one area of concern is covered by an amber warning, coming into force by an amberwarning, coming into force ina by an amberwarning, coming into force in a few by an amber warning, coming into force in a few hours. the risk will be from late morning until mid afternoon, across parts of northern england in particular especially across the hills on the east of the pennines. we could see freezing rain and a bit of snow. freezing rain is and a bit of snow. freezing rain is a particularly dangerous phenomenon. it is a risk but ever does it is when raindrops get very, very cold and the second they had an object they freeze which can mount up to cause a liar like you can see here,

not on on hr, but roads which can make my customers so if you travel letter, please check before you head out. it could be dangerous later. it is courtesy of this cloud which will sweep in the change. behind it is an airfrom the mid sweep in the change. behind it is an air from the mid atlantic. sweep in the change. behind it is an airfrom the mid atlantic. as it closes in, rain across parts of devon, cornwall, south—western well, as it hits wales, some snow on the hills, then widespread frost this morning. centraland hills, then widespread frost this morning. central and eastern england could see eyes. the main risk across northern england, temporary snow on higher ground. scotland later in the day, so from lunchtime onwards we will see the risk of freezing rain. also a lot of snow on the hills and across central and northern areas as we go through the end of the day. if you have to travel, there is potential for icy conditions particularly in northern england and the hills across the north, snow was

well. we see snow this evening across the far north of scotland which will turn back to rain. rain tonight, heavy rain across southern counties of england and wales and the big thaw will set in, the temperatures for tomorrow morning, a type and 13, incredible thinking that on friday we were talking about -11 that on friday we were talking about —11 degrees. the air has come from the mid—atlantic due to the area pressure out to the west. it will bring cloud. outbreaks of rain coming and going so it won't be a washout. to southern and western areas the rain will come and go. gale force winds, may 60 mph in the west but we could see temperatures between 12 and 15, substantially above where we have been for a number of weeks and above normal for december. through the rest of the week, low pressure dominating the north meaning westerly winds.

temperatures drop after monday but we will still see spells of wet and windy weather, and the temperatures up windy weather, and the temperatures up it will mean snow melt in one or two spots so be careful of rising river levels through later in the week. if you don't like the cold, todayis week. if you don't like the cold, today is the last day. studio: thank you, don't go too far, we'll talk about your main second amendment, another matthew taylor on the programme. as we have been hearing it is another difficult week for the nhs with many strikes plan. on tuesday another 12—hour walkout by nurses at 44 troughs in england. six out of seven health boards and wales and across northern ireland. and in every area in england and wales, except the east of england on wednesday. wales, except the east of england on wednesda . �* , ., wales, except the east of england on wednesda . �*, ., , , ., ,, ., wednesday. let's now speak to matthew taylor, _ wednesday. let's now speak to matthew taylor, chief - executive of the nurses confederation.

how are you planning to deal with the ambulance strikes in particular, and how might those, combined, make that really challenging in the hospitals? irate that really challenging in the hosoitals?— that really challenging in the hositals? . ., ., ., ., hospitals? we are doing all that we ossibl hospitals? we are doing all that we possibly can _ hospitals? we are doing all that we possibly can to _ hospitals? we are doing all that we possibly can to prepare. _ hospitals? we are doing all that we possibly can to prepare. we - possibly can to prepare. we obviously have some notice of the strike actions, we were able to manage last week's first nurses strike, as well as can be expected, but these industrial actions have an impact, it would be surprising if you could take key members of staff out of the health service is not have an impact, so we are concerned about the ambulance workers' strike, the trade unions have committed to maintaining emergency services but the actual emergencies, the highest level is only the smallest proportion of what ambulances do. people have needs which may not reach that highest category, there is a need for people to be moved from one hospital to another

hospital, so there will be an impact on the day and it will also mean that following that strike they will be a buildup of people waiting to come into hospital waiting to be transferred. that would be difficult if it was the middle of summer and the health service was knocked under huge pressure but we are in the middle of winter and even on an ordinary day without industrial action they are finding it difficult to cope. so there will be risks to patients, no question, and that is why the leaders that i represent are calling on the government and the trade unions to try to find a way through this. trade unions to try to find a way through this-— trade unions to try to find a way through this. gas, and of course that is the _ through this. gas, and of course that is the ambition _ through this. gas, and of course that is the ambition but - through this. gas, and of course that is the ambition but if i through this. gas, and of course that is the ambition but if that i that is the ambition but if that doesn't happen, are you clear on whatjobs, emergencies ambulance what jobs, emergencies ambulance staff whatjobs, emergencies ambulance staff will attend? for example, if an older person falls and has a possible bone break, heppell orallo,

will staff attend that kind of cool? the question of the derogation of the strikers being discussed at a level of each ambulance falls, and also more locally than that, and it is really important that the trade unions recognise that to fulfilled our commitment — to protect life and limb — they need to understand that it is notjust about limb — they need to understand that it is not just about the limb — they need to understand that it is notjust about the people who have had a dire emergency — a traffic accident or a heart attack. if people have had, as you say, a fall, but they are left for some time that also has consequences so there is importance on working with there is importance on working with the trade union and colleagues on industrial action if it looks like it will go to... to recognise the health realities of theirs, and any withdrawal of service does have consequence. it withdrawal of service does have consequence-— withdrawal of service does have consequence. it sounds like you aren't entirely _ consequence. it sounds like you aren't entirely clear— consequence. it sounds like you aren't entirely clear yet - consequence. it sounds like you aren't entirely clear yet what i consequence. it sounds like you i

aren't entirely clear yet what cases they may or may not go out to. can i ask them about the role of the military in this? are you clear about how that will work and will baby appropriately prepared? will they have the necessary training? i think it is going to depend on circumstances. it think it is going to depend on circumstances.— think it is going to depend on circumstances. it depends what military colleagues _ circumstances. it depends what military colleagues are - circumstances. it depends what military colleagues are asked i circumstances. it depends what | military colleagues are asked to circumstances. it depends what i military colleagues are asked to do. if it comes to transporting people, then obviously that is something that they can do. there are people who are obviously medically trained in the military as well. the point is, if you are a leader in the health service, dealing with intense winter pressure, we had big announcements, we had one on friday and this is without industrial action, know what you have to do is work out exactly how this action will impact. this isn't about sympathy for our leaders, our leaders work hard and do a greatjob but it is about how many different things you can try to manage in

these circumstances, and that is why we are continuing to cool for the government to negotiate in good faith. the trade unions to be plasma could crosstalk. argue frustrated the government won't engage in the pay issue? it won't engage in the pay issue? it does seem like the door is shut with the government when it comes to the question of pay. the secretary of state has said today that he is willing to negotiate, except negotiate on one issue that they want to negotiate on which is paved. we have seen the possibility of progress, we have seen that in scotland, so even at this late moment i cool on both the government and trade unions to be pragmatic, to recognise that having industrial action during a winter crisis and their health service creates rest, puts pressure on the system, makes it even harder for us to make progress on, like people who have

been waiting 18 months for an operation, so we need to be clear there will be harms, there will be risks, which is why we need to leave no stone unturned. l’m risks, which is why we need to leave no stone unturned.— no stone unturned. i'm sorry to interrupt. — no stone unturned. i'm sorry to interrupt, what is _ no stone unturned. i'm sorry to interrupt, what is your - no stone unturned. i'm sorry to interrupt, what is your advice i no stone unturned. i'm sorry to i interrupt, what is your advice then to the patient�*s or potential patients, people listening who may need to cool on emergency assistance when these ambulance strikes in particular are wrong? should they still be dialling 999? how do they judge whether it is important enough to cool upon the services that are available? ., . , ., ., available? our advice is to do the same as you _ available? our advice is to do the same as you would _ available? our advice is to do the same as you would in _ available? our advice is to do the same as you would in any - available? our advice is to do the same as you would in any other. same as you would in any other circumstances, use the services available, 111, look at the website, don't cool emergency services unless it is an emergency. if you are concerned, if you have an emergency, and do recharge. primary gp services won't be affected by the industrial

action, so if you need the health service it will be there, even if we can't provide the level of service but as the trade unions point out, fairly, in many ways the health services are struggling to provide the services because we have a workforce crisis.— the services because we have a workforce crisis. which is one of the issues _ workforce crisis. which is one of the issues they _ workforce crisis. which is one of the issues they are _ workforce crisis. which is one of the issues they are striking i workforce crisis. which is one of the issues they are striking on. | the issues they are striking on. thank you, matthew teller for the nhs confederation, and i was speaking to somebody who works in the ambulance sector yesterday and they said they are still getting calls from people who don't really need to be calling 999 at all, so there is still that issue. nonetheless, a senior official from nhs england has said that that the strike action by ambulance teams as representing a completely different order of magnitude of risk compared to gnosis drought so they are really worried about the impact of this, so just be very, i suppose wary over the next few days.

just two of the strands, nurses and ambulance workers, you can find out about all of the strikes, including which workers are taking strikes on which workers are taking strikes on which date, the border force, rmd, railways, there are a whole load at the moment. that is on the bbc website. the use of hydrotherapy to cure physical ailments has been around for thousands of years, but here's a new twist. it's now being given to a cow. she's a calf called bunny — you'll see why in a moment — and she's been getting treatment in a water tank at harper adams university in shropshire. david gregory—kumar has been to see her in action. the dairy carb otherwise known as bunny, as you can see because of an issue with her back legs she hops on

sarah paulson as she gets bigger this will become a real problem. it really puts their availability to survive in the system in jeopardy, an animal that gets as large as a cow that can't wait there on all format limbs and can't move randomly won't make it into the herd eventually.— won't make it into the herd eventuall . , , �* , , eventually. these days, bunny is walkinu eventually. these days, bunny is walking better _ eventually. these days, bunny is walking better because - eventually. these days, bunny is walking better because she i eventually. these days, bunny is walking better because she is i eventually. these days, bunny is. walking better because she is very lucky, the first cow to ever be given hydrotherapy to help improve her walk and it is working. the given hydrotherapy to help improve her walk and it is working.- her walk and it is working. the tank we have got — her walk and it is working. the tank we have got is _ her walk and it is working. the tank we have got is usually _ her walk and it is working. the tank we have got is usually used - her walk and it is working. the tank we have got is usually used for- we have got is usually used for dogs, canine hydrotherapy, what we're trying to achieve with my career basically the same so we are trying to improve her balance, strength and her legs and ghetto taking individual steps with her hind leg so she is walking normally. three, two, one. it slows down her nrovenrent— three, two, one. it slows down her movement so she can't hop. instead, she has— movement so she can't hop. instead, she has to _ movement so she can't hop. instead, she has to start walking. over time,

the treatment has improved her movement and strength.- the treatment has improved her movement and strength. bunny is a luc calf movement and strength. bunny is a lucky calf because _ movement and strength. bunny is a lucky calf because she _ movement and strength. bunny is a lucky calf because she was - movement and strength. bunny is a lucky calf because she was born i movement and strength. bunny is a lucky calf because she was born on | lucky calf because she was born on the harper adams dairy unit and this is also the harper adams facility but the question is, is there a role for this kind of therapy and day—to—day farming? for this kind of therapy and day-to-day farming? for this kind of therapy and da -to-da farminu? �* , ,, day-to-day farming? bunny is a kind of pioneering — day-to-day farming? bunny is a kind of pioneering kamsoba _ day-to-day farming? bunny is a kind of pioneering kamsoba students i day-to-day farming? bunny is a kind| of pioneering kamsoba students have done a greatjob on trial and get with her and i hope of seeing the success of this we might be able to say to the wider community,, yes there is some application of physiotherapy and farm are shallower after treatment _ physiotherapy and farm are shallower after treatment and _ physiotherapy and farm are shallower after treatment and then _ physiotherapy and farm are shallower after treatment and then back - physiotherapy and farm are shallower after treatment and then back to i physiotherapy and farm are shallower after treatment and then back to the | after treatment and then back to the farm, since you will be too big for the equipment so her equipment will continue on dry land, but by the spring this might be one pioneering bunny that who successfully lost her hop. david gregory—kumar, pbcs. studio: that is sleet, kind of story that we need on a morning like this. i'm not sure they will be any cows getting hydrotherapy on laura

kuenssberg's programme this morning. good morning. goad kuenssberg's programme this morning. good morning-— good morning. good morning! i love that sto ! that story! laughs. what have you got on? not a calf having hydrotherapy or any hydrotherapy. but we do have a really _ any hydrotherapy. but we do have a really busy — any hydrotherapy. but we do have a really busy show after a crazy few months _ really busy show after a crazy few months and a crazy year in politics, the last— months and a crazy year in politics, the last time we will be in the studio— the last time we will be in the studio in— the last time we will be in the studio in 2022, so we will be taking the chance — studio in 2022, so we will be taking the chance to stop, look back and reflect _ the chance to stop, look back and reflect on — the chance to stop, look back and reflect on everything that has gone on, reflect on everything that has gone on. and _ reflect on everything that has gone on. and i_ reflect on everything that has gone on, and i will be joined by the archbishop of canterburyjustin welby— archbishop of canterburyjustin welby to talk to him about all sorts of things. _ welby to talk to him about all sorts of things, including his recent trip to ukraine, — of things, including his recent trip to ukraine, and his memories of the queen's— to ukraine, and his memories of the queen's funeral, which of course he presided _ queen's funeral, which of course he presided over. so it will be fascinating to hear what he has to say about — fascinating to hear what he has to say about 2022. but also as everybody knows and as you were just talking _ everybody knows and as you were just talking about, the strikes in the health— talking about, the strikes in the health service are a very serious issue _ health service are a very serious issue for— health service are a very serious issue for the government, as well as, more — issue for the government, as well as, more importantly, being a real challenge — as, more importantly, being a real challenge for the public. so we have 0liver— challenge for the public. so we have oliver dowden, who is rishi sunak's

right-hand — oliver dowden, who is rishi sunak's right—hand man, in the studio this nrorning — right—hand man, in the studio this nrorning lt — right—hand man, in the studio this morning. it is hisjob to try right—hand man, in the studio this morning. it is his job to try to manage — morning. it is his job to try to manage through the strikes, but we will be _ manage through the strikes, but we will be asking if the government may soon be _ will be asking if the government may soon be ready to negotiate to try to stop the _ soon be ready to negotiate to try to stop the industrial action. there is no sign _ stop the industrial action. there is no sign of— stop the industrial action. there is no sign of this yet, but it is a big risk for— no sign of this yet, but it is a big risk for the — no sign of this yet, but it is a big risk for the ministers involved. plenty— risk for the ministers involved. plenty more to come, and just before we go. _ plenty more to come, and just before we go. you _ plenty more to come, and just before we go, you don't think the audience would _ we go, you don't think the audience would get _ we go, you don't think the audience would get away without hearing one more _ would get away without hearing one more time — would get away without hearing one more time about the artemis mission to the _ more time about the artemis mission to the moon — more time about the artemis mission to the moon. we talk about it a lot in the _ to the moon. we talk about it a lot in the studio— to the moon. we talk about it a lot in the studio and today we will have one of— in the studio and today we will have one of the _ in the studio and today we will have one of the nasa engineers on the programme. you might remember him, how hugh. _ programme. you might remember him, how hugh, from the last time he was here _ how hugh, from the last time he was here so _ how hugh, from the last time he was here so we — how hugh, from the last time he was here. so we will be taking you to the moon— here. so we will be taking you to the moon and back at the end of 2022~ _ the moon and back at the end of 2022. n, ., , the moon and back at the end of 2022. ., , ., _, 2022. marvellous, and your viewers will be over— 2022. marvellous, and your viewers will be over the _ 2022. marvellous, and your viewers will be over the moon, _ 2022. marvellous, and your viewers will be over the moon, i'm - 2022. marvellous, and your viewers will be over the moon, i'm sure. i. will be overthe moon, i'm sure. i didn't know if you are going to go there. _ didn't know if you are going to go there. but— didn't know if you are going to go there, but you did!— there, but you did! courseis did. it's not rocket _ there, but you did! courseis did. it's not rocket science, - there, but you did! courseis did. it's not rocket science, is - there, but you did! courseis did. it's not rocket science, is it? i there, but you did! courseis did. | it's not rocket science, is it? stop him now! we _ it's not rocket science, is it? stop him now! we have _ it's not rocket science, is it? stop him now! we have the _ it's not rocket science, is it? slim him now! we have the crackerjokes to deal with. adjust but i would get if you end alley. time for the sport

now. is it on the bbc? it if you end alley. time for the sport now. is it on the bbc?— now. is it on the bbc? it is. you can watch _ now. is it on the bbc? it is. you can watch it _ now. is it on the bbc? it is. you can watch it all _ now. is it on the bbc? it is. you can watch it all at _ now. is it on the bbc? it is. you can watch it all at three - now. is it on the bbc? it is. you can watch it all at three p i now. is it on the bbc? it is. you can watch it all at three p m. ifl can watch it all at three p m. if you are — can watch it all at three p m. if you are not _ can watch it all at three p m. if you are not a football fan, this will be — you are not a football fan, this will be the day to hit the shops because — will be the day to hit the shops because everyone will be glued to their screens, and why not? we all want _ their screens, and why not? we all want to see — their screens, and why not? we all want to see this match, france, argentina. _ want to see this match, france, argentina, both have plenty at stake here _ argentina, both have plenty at stake here for— argentina, both have plenty at stake here. for me, the football romantic, the story— here. for me, the football romantic, the story has— here. for me, the football romantic, the story has to come down to lionel messi~ _ the story has to come down to lionel messi~ we _ the story has to come down to lionel messi. we want to see him lift that trophy~ _ messi. we want to see him lift that trophy~ do— messi. we want to see him lift that troh . , messi. we want to see him lift that troh. i, messi. we want to see him lift that troh. _., ., messi. we want to see him lift that troh. _._ ., trophy. do they play at p56 together? _ trophy. do they play at p56 together? with _ trophy. do they play at p56 together? with this - trophy. do they play at p56 together? with this is i trophy. do they play at p56 together? with this is what| trophy. do they play at p56 l together? with this is what is trophy. do they play at p56 i together? with this is what is it was very interesting, _ together? with this is what is it was very interesting, no - together? with this is what is it was very interesting, no matter what, _ was very interesting, no matter what. the — was very interesting, no matter what, the trophy could eventually go back to _ what, the trophy could eventually go back to paris anywhere because that is where _ back to paris anywhere because that is where messi lives at the minute, he lives _ is where messi lives at the minute, he lives in — is where messi lives at the minute, he lives in paris. so it will be interesting, this is the narrative we are — interesting, this is the narrative we are all— interesting, this is the narrative we are all talking about between mbappe — we are all talking about between mbappe and messi but there are plenty— mbappe and messi but there are plenty of— mbappe and messi but there are plenty of exciting players we could be sitting — plenty of exciting players we could be sitting here talking about with giroud _ be sitting here talking about with giroud having an incredibly good world _ giroud having an incredibly good world cup, antoine griezmann as well _ world cup, antoine griezmann as well i_ world cup, antoine griezmann as well. i reckon there will be plenty of goals _ well. i reckon there will be plenty of goals so — well. i reckon there will be plenty of goals so it will be worth watching, no matter what. all eyes will be on messi, of course, who has never won the biggest team prize in football,

while france are looking to become only the third nation to win back—to—back world cups. nesta mcgregor looks ahead to this afternoon's showdown. messi! mbappe receives a beautifully! _ messi! mbappe receives a beautifully! argentina i messi! mbappe receives a i beautifully! argentina versus france, beautifully! argentina versus france. a — beautifully! argentina versus france, a world _ beautifully! argentina versus france, a world cup - beautifully! argentina versus france, a world cup final i france, a world cup final proportions. the spotlight brightest on two leading men. kylian mbappe and lionel messi, club team—mates divided by international duty. mbappe... mbappe! their last meeting in this setting, russia 2018. the french, li—3 winners. fast—forwa rd four years, messi is out for redemption. now aged 35, some say it is destiny for the striker to lift the trophy in what could be his last game for his country. i've played with messi, and i know how good he is, and when he is in a good mood, that makes everything a lot easier for the team. i think everyone is playing, of course, for the argentina shirt, but also they are all playing for messi.

meanwhile, atjust 23, kylian mbappe is trying to win back—to—back world cups. a rare feat, which would put him in the same company as the likes of pele. is this kylian mbappe's chance to say, i am the future? well, he has already said it and he is the future because he is special. yeah, he has announced himself to the world. if he hadn't already, people watching this tournament now no. so often compared to him, messi can emulate the late diego diego maradona's triumph of 1986. the world's greatest player receives the world's most important football prize. vamos argentina! as a football lover, i would like messi to win something with his national team, but as a french supporter, i need to get the third star. i don't have a ticket yeti but i'm working on that. the hottest tickets in town, 89,000 of them, and with billions

more around the world watching, who will give a performance worthy of this prize? nesta mcgregor, bbc news. the third and final test in karachi is nicely poised at lunch on day two. england resumed on 7—1, in reply to pakistan's 301i all—out, and lost opener ben duckett and then joe root, first ball. ollie pope reached his 50 but was bowled by spinner abrar ahmed. that left england on 98—4, and since then, harry brook and captain ben stokes have taken the attack to the bowlers and at lunch england were 1li0—1i. england have already won the series after victory in the first two tests. meanwhile, england's women have won their t20 series in the west indies. the tourists made 157—6 after deciding to bat in barbados.

opener sophia dunkley top scored with 44. in reply, the west indies fell 18 runs short of their target with charlie dean taking four wickets. england have an unassailable three—nil lead, with two matches left to play. it is hard to stay focused on the cricket, but all the chat will be around the world cup. how to steer clear from around the world cup. how to steer clearfrom it. 50 around the world cup. how to steer clear from it— clear from it. so hard to we are not aroin to. clear from it. so hard to we are not going to- we _ clear from it. so hard to we are not going to. we don't _ clear from it. so hard to we are not going to. we don't have _ clear from it. so hard to we are not going to. we don't have a - clear from it. so hard to we are not going to. we don't have a horse i clear from it. so hard to we are not going to. we don't have a horse in | going to. we don't have a horse in this race but _ going to. we don't have a horse in this race but everyone _ going to. we don't have a horse in this race but everyone knows i going to. we don't have a horse in this race but everyone knows who | this race but everyone knows who they are rooting for, don't they? let's find out who a well—known face is rooting for. as holly has been saying, the world cup will come to a conclusion today, with argentina playing france. the former england striker alan shearer has been covering the whole tournament for the bbc. he joins us now from qatar. we've been debating this morning where _ we've been debating this morning where you — we've been debating this morning where you sit in this final, and holly— where you sit in this final, and holly very— where you sit in this final, and holly very much of the view that if you are _ holly very much of the view that if you are a — holly very much of the view that if you are a football romantic, it is all about— you are a football romantic, it is all about messi wanting argentina to win for— all about messi wanting argentina to win for him. i don't subscribe to

that— win for him. i don't subscribe to that at— win for him. i don't subscribe to that at all _ win for him. i don't subscribe to that at all. i really want argentina to lose _ that at all. i really want argentina to lose~ 30— that at all. i really want argentina to lose. ,, ., ., that at all. i really want argentina to lose, ., that at all. i really want argentina to lose. ., ~ ., to lose. so where are you, alan? well, i to lose. so where are you, alan? well. i said _ to lose. so where are you, alan? well, i said argentina, _ to lose. so where are you, alan? well, i said argentina, because l to lose. so where are you, alan? | well, i said argentina, because of messi, _ well, i said argentina, because of messi, before _ well, i said argentina, because of messi, before a _ well, i said argentina, because of messi, before a ball— well, i said argentina, because of messi, before a ball was- well, i said argentina, because of messi, before a ball was kicked, i well, i said argentina, because of. messi, before a ball was kicked, but i was _ messi, before a ball was kicked, but i was seriously— messi, before a ball was kicked, but i was seriously worried _ messi, before a ball was kicked, but i was seriously worried in _ messi, before a ball was kicked, but i was seriously worried in that - i was seriously worried in that first— i was seriously worried in that first game _ i was seriously worried in that first game for— i was seriously worried in that first game for argentina, i i was seriously worried in thatl first game for argentina, when i was seriously worried in that - first game for argentina, when they were beaten— first game for argentina, when they were beaten by— first game for argentina, when they were beaten by saudi _ first game for argentina, when they were beaten by saudi arabia, - first game for argentina, when they were beaten by saudi arabia, but i were beaten by saudi arabia, but they've _ were beaten by saudi arabia, but they've bounced _ were beaten by saudi arabia, but they've bounced back— were beaten by saudi arabia, but they've bounced back superbly. were beaten by saudi arabia, but l they've bounced back superbly well from that — they've bounced back superbly well from that it's _ they've bounced back superbly well from that. it's a _ they've bounced back superbly well from that. it's a great _ they've bounced back superbly well from that. it's a great story- they've bounced back superbly well from that. it's a great story either. from that. it's a great story either way. _ from that. it's a great story either way, isn't — from that. it's a great story either way, isn't it? _ from that. it's a great story either way, isn't it? messi _ from that. it's a great story either way, isn't it? messi or— from that. it's a great story either way, isn't it? messi or mbappe i way, isn't it? messi or mbappe because — way, isn't it? messi or mbappe because upset— way, isn't it? messi or mbappe because upset argentina, i've i way, isn't it? messi or mbappe i because upset argentina, i've got to say that _ because upset argentina, i've got to say that i_ because upset argentina, i've got to saythat. i mean. _ because upset argentina, i've got to say that. i mean, it— because upset argentina, i've got to say that. i mean, it would _ because upset argentina, i've got to say that. i mean, it would surely- say that. i mean, it would surely put the — say that. i mean, it would surely put the debate _ say that. i mean, it would surely put the debate to _ say that. i mean, it would surely put the debate to end, - say that. i mean, it would surely put the debate to end, that i put the debate to end, that maradona- _ put the debate to end, that maradona— messi, - put the debate to end, that maradona— messi, and - put the debate to end, that maradona— messi, and that put the debate to end, that . maradona— messi, and that is put the debate to end, that - maradona— messi, and that is what all the _ maradona— messi, and that is what all the argentinians_ maradona— messi, and that is what all the argentinians have _ maradona— messi, and that is what all the argentinians have been - all the argentinians have been saying — all the argentinians have been saying about _ all the argentinians have been saying about messi _ all the argentinians have been saying about messi that - all the argentinians have been saying about messi that he - all the argentinians have been| saying about messi that he has all the argentinians have been i saying about messi that he has to deliver_ saying about messi that he has to deliver the — saying about messi that he has to deliver the world _ saying about messi that he has to deliver the world cup, _ saying about messi that he has to deliver the world cup, and - saying about messi that he has to deliver the world cup, and what l saying about messi that he has to deliver the world cup, and what a chance _ deliver the world cup, and what a chance he — deliver the world cup, and what a chance he has— deliver the world cup, and what a chance he has now. _ deliver the world cup, and what a chance he has now. really- deliver the world cup, and what a | chance he has now. really looking forward _ chance he has now. really looking forward to— chance he has now. really looking forward to it _ chance he has now. really looking forward to it. is _ chance he has now. really looking forward to it— forward to it. is it fair to say we haven't seen — forward to it. is it fair to say we haven't seen either— forward to it. is it fair to say we haven't seen either of - forward to it. is it fair to say we haven't seen either of the - forward to it. is it fair to say we haven't seen either of the sides playing at full throttle for 90 minutes. they have just had 90 minutes, both of them, to take the game and command opportunities when they presented themselves and brilliant moments like this, just individual brilliance. i know you

can't see about we're just watching that messi assessed there in the semifinal. is that kind of your assessment of their world cup story so far? ~ , ., . ., so far? well, when you have two world-class _ so far? well, when you have two world-class players _ so far? well, when you have two world-class players on _ so far? well, when you have two world-class players on either - so far? well, when you have two l world-class players on either side, world—class players on either side, like argentina _ world—class players on either side, like argentina and _ world—class players on either side, like argentina and france - world—class players on either side, like argentina and france have, . like argentina and france have, then, _ like argentina and france have, then, at— like argentina and france have, then, at times, _ like argentina and france have, then, at times, it— like argentina and france have, then, at times, it is— like argentina and france have, then, at times, it is get- like argentina and france have, then, at times, it is get the - like argentina and france have, | then, at times, it is get the ball to them — then, at times, it is get the ball to them and _ then, at times, it is get the ball to them and let _ then, at times, it is get the ball to them and let them _ then, at times, it is get the ball to them and let them do - then, at times, it is get the ball to them and let them do their. then, at times, it is get the ball- to them and let them do their magic, and that— to them and let them do their magic, and that is— to them and let them do their magic, and that is what _ to them and let them do their magic, and that is what france _ to them and let them do their magic, and that is what france and _ and that is what france and argentina _ and that is what france and argentina have _ and that is what france and argentina have done, - and that is what france and - argentina have done, particularly argentina. — argentina have done, particularly argentina, because _ argentina have done, particularly argentina, because he _ argentina have done, particularly argentina, because he is- argentina have done, particularly argentina, because he is not- argentina have done, particularly argentina, because he is not as i argentina, because he is not as quick— argentina, because he is not as quick as — argentina, because he is not as quick as he _ argentina, because he is not as quick as he was. _ argentina, because he is not as quick as he was. it— argentina, because he is not as quick as he was. it doesn't- argentina, because he is not as| quick as he was. it doesn't work argentina, because he is not as i quick as he was. it doesn't work as hard _ quick as he was. it doesn't work as hard as— quick as he was. it doesn't work as hard as he — quick as he was. it doesn't work as hard as he used _ quick as he was. it doesn't work as hard as he used to, _ quick as he was. it doesn't work as hard as he used to, messi, - quick as he was. it doesn't work as hard as he used to, messi, but- quick as he was. it doesn't work as hard as he used to, messi, but hei hard as he used to, messi, but he can still— hard as he used to, messi, but he can still deliver— hard as he used to, messi, but he can still deliver brilliance, - hard as he used to, messi, but he can still deliver brilliance, he - hard as he used to, messi, but he can still deliver brilliance, he cani can still deliver brilliance, he can still go _ can still deliver brilliance, he can still go past _ can still deliver brilliance, he can still go past players _ can still deliver brilliance, he can still go past players with - can still deliver brilliance, he can still go past players with ease, . can still deliver brilliance, he can| still go past players with ease, as we've _ still go past players with ease, as we've seen— still go past players with ease, as we've seen in— still go past players with ease, as we've seen in this _ still go past players with ease, as we've seen in this tournament, i still go past players with ease, as. we've seen in this tournament, and create _ we've seen in this tournament, and create so _ we've seen in this tournament, and create so many— we've seen in this tournament, and create so many chances, _ we've seen in this tournament, and create so many chances, not - we've seen in this tournament, and create so many chances, not only. we've seen in this tournament, and. create so many chances, not only for hinrself. _ create so many chances, not only for hinrself. hut— create so many chances, not only for hinrself. but for— create so many chances, not only for himself, but for his _ create so many chances, not only for himself, but for his team—mates, . create so many chances, not only forl himself, but for his team—mates, and then france, — himself, but for his team—mates, and then france, they— himself, but for his team—mates, and then france, they are _ himself, but for his team—mates, and then france, they are quite _ himself, but for his team—mates, and then france, they are quite happy- himself, but for his team—mates, and then france, they are quite happy to. then france, they are quite happy to sit back— then france, they are quite happy to sit back and — then france, they are quite happy to sit back and let you _ then france, they are quite happy to sit back and let you have _ then france, they are quite happy to sit back and let you have the - sit back and let you have the ball, but because — sit back and let you have the ball, but because of— sit back and let you have the ball, but because of the _ sit back and let you have the ball, but because of the pace _ sit back and let you have the ball, but because of the pace that - sit back and let you have the ball, i but because of the pace that mbappe has got _ but because of the pace that mbappe has got command _ but because of the pace that mbappe has got command his _ but because of the pace that mbappe has got command his skill— but because of the pace that mbappe has got command his skill and - has got command his skill and anything — has got command his skill and anything else _ has got command his skill and anything else that _ has got command his skill and anything else that goes - has got command his skill and anything else that goes with l has got command his skill and l anything else that goes with it, then— anything else that goes with it, then they— anything else that goes with it, then they will _ anything else that goes with it, then they will get _ anything else that goes with it, then they will get the - anything else that goes with it, then they will get the ball- anything else that goes with it, then they will get the ball to i anything else that goes with it, i then they will get the ball to him or hated — then they will get the ball to him or hated over— then they will get the ball to him or hated over the _ then they will get the ball to him or hated over the top _ then they will get the ball to him or hated over the top and - then they will get the ball to him or hated over the top and he - then they will get the ball to him or hated over the top and he will| or hated over the top and he will hit you _ or hated over the top and he will hit you on— or hated over the top and he will hit you on the _ or hated over the top and he will hit you on the break. _ or hated over the top and he will hit you on the break. —— - or hated over the top and he will hit you on the break. —— or- or hated over the top and he will hit you on the break. —— or hit. or hated over the top and he will hit you on the break. —— or hit it| hit you on the break. —— or hit it over— hit you on the break. —— or hit it over the — hit you on the break. —— or hit it over the too _ hit you on the break. —— or hit it over the too i— hit you on the break. —— or hit it over the top. i think— hit you on the break. —— or hit it over the top. i think it _ hit you on the break. —— or hit it

over the top. i think it will- hit you on the break. —— or hit it over the top. i think it will be i over the top. i think it will be something _ over the top. i think it will be something similar— over the top. i think it will be something similar to- over the top. i think it will be something similar to that - over the top. i think it will be - something similar to that tonight. it's something similar to that tonight. it's so _ something similar to that tonight. it's so intriguing. _ something similar to that tonight. it's so intriguing. it— something similar to that tonight. it's so intriguing. it can _ something similar to that tonight. it's so intriguing. it can go - something similar to that tonight. it's so intriguing. it can go eitheri it's so intriguing. it can go either way. _ it's so intriguing. it can go either way. yes~ — it's so intriguing. it can go either way. yes i— it's so intriguing. it can go either way. yes. idon't— it's so intriguing. it can go either way, yes. idon't think— it's so intriguing. it can go either way, yes. i don't think there - it's so intriguing. it can go either way, yes. i don't think there is l it's so intriguing. it can go either way, yes. i don't think there is a| way, yes. i don't think there is a favourite — way, yes. i don't think there is a favourite. there _ way, yes. i don't think there is a favourite. there is _ way, yes. i don't think there is a favourite. there is an _ way, yes. i don't think there is a favourite. there is an argumenti way, yes. i don't think there is a . favourite. there is an argument for either— favourite. there is an argument for either side — favourite. there is an argument for either side we _ favourite. there is an argument for either side. we have _ favourite. there is an argument for either side. we have been- favourite. there is an argument for either side. we have been here - favourite. there is an argument for either side. we have been here a l either side. we have been here a month— either side. we have been here a month now— either side. we have been here a month now and we _ either side. we have been here a month now and we have - either side. we have been here a month now and we have had - either side. we have been here a month now and we have had so. either side. we have been here a - month now and we have had so many games. _ month now and we have had so many games, we _ month now and we have had so many games, we have _ month now and we have had so many games, we have the _ month now and we have had so many games, we have the pain, _ month now and we have had so many games, we have the pain, heartachei games, we have the pain, heartache of the _ games, we have the pain, heartache of the moments _ games, we have the pain, heartache of the moments of _ games, we have the pain, heartache of the moments of from _ games, we have the pain, heartache of the moments of from players, - games, we have the pain, heartache| of the moments of from players, but what we _ of the moments of from players, but what we have — of the moments of from players, but what we have ended _ of the moments of from players, but what we have ended up _ of the moments of from players, but what we have ended up with is- of the moments of from players, but what we have ended up with is the l what we have ended up with is the two trest— what we have ended up with is the two best teams _ what we have ended up with is the two best teams in _ what we have ended up with is the two best teams in the _ what we have ended up with is the two best teams in the two - what we have ended up with is the two best teams in the two best. two best teams in the two best players — two best teams in the two best -la ers. . two best teams in the two best .la ers. ., ., two best teams in the two best laers. ., ., , players. yeah, and i suppose actually at — players. yeah, and i suppose actually at the _ players. yeah, and i suppose actually at the end _ players. yeah, and i suppose actually at the end of- players. yeah, and i suppose actually at the end of the - players. yeah, and i suppose actually at the end of the day players. yeah, and i suppose . actually at the end of the day we want to see the best football on display and that is hopefully what we will get today. what is your assessment of the competition as a whole, and have we seen perhaps the world cup that some people felt was more likely, coming in the middle of the season like this, with players being fresher and more at their peak? being fresher and more at their eak? . ., �* being fresher and more at their eak? ., ., �* 4' being fresher and more at their eak? . ., �* ,, ,, peak? yeah, i don't think we knew what to exoect. — peak? yeah, i don't think we knew what to expect, but _ peak? yeah, i don't think we knew what to expect, but in _ peak? yeah, i don't think we knew what to expect, but in terms - peak? yeah, i don't think we knew what to expect, but in terms of. peak? yeah, i don't think we knew| what to expect, but in terms of the football, _ what to expect, but in terms of the football, and — what to expect, but in terms of the football, and getting _ what to expect, but in terms of the football, and getting around - what to expect, but in terms of the football, and getting around and i football, and getting around and getting — football, and getting around and getting to — football, and getting around and getting to stadiums _ football, and getting around and getting to stadiums and - football, and getting around and getting to stadiums and seeing i football, and getting around and. getting to stadiums and seeing as much _ getting to stadiums and seeing as much as— getting to stadiums and seeing as much as we — getting to stadiums and seeing as much as we can _ getting to stadiums and seeing as much as we can. i— getting to stadiums and seeing as much as we can. i think _ getting to stadiums and seeing as much as we can. i think it- getting to stadiums and seeing as much as we can. i think it has- getting to stadiums and seeing as. much as we can. i think it has been a success, — much as we can. i think it has been a success, and _ much as we can. i think it has been a success, and i've _ much as we can. i think it has been a success, and i've really— much as we can. i think it has been a success, and i've really enjoyed l a success, and i've really enjoyed it. a success, and i've really enjoyed it as _ a success, and i've really enjoyed it as i _ a success, and i've really enjoyed it as i said. _ a success, and i've really enjoyed it as i said. we— a success, and i've really enjoyed it. as i said, we didn't _ a success, and i've really enjoyed it. as i said, we didn't know- a success, and i've really enjoyed it. as i said, we didn't know whatj it. as i said, we didn't know what to expect — it. as i said, we didn't know what to expect it— it. as i said, we didn't know what

to expect. it was _ it. as i said, we didn't know what to expect. it was disappointment| to expect. it was disappointment with england _ to expect. it was disappointment with england again— to expect. it was disappointment with england again but— to expect. it was disappointment with england again but i- to expect. it was disappointment with england again but i suppose to expect. it was disappointment. with england again but i suppose we should _ with england again but i suppose we should get— with england again but i suppose we should get used _ with england again but i suppose we should get used to _ with england again but i suppose we should get used to that. _ with england again but i suppose we should get used to that. i've - with england again but i suppose we should get used to that. i've had - should get used to that. i've had that as _ should get used to that. i've had that as a — should get used to that. i've had that as a player— should get used to that. i've had that as a player and _ should get used to that. i've had that as a player and of— should get used to that. i've had that as a player and of course i should get used to that. i've had that as a player and of course asj should get used to that. i've had i that as a player and of course as a fan now _ that as a player and of course as a fan now but — that as a player and of course as a fan now but i _ that as a player and of course as a fan now. but i think— that as a player and of course as a fan now. but i think as _ that as a player and of course as a fan now. but i think as a - fan now. but i think as a tournament for footballing — fan now. but i think as a tournament for footballing reasons _ fan now. but i think as a tournament for footballing reasons it— fan now. but i think as a tournament for footballing reasons it has- fan now. but i think as a tournament for footballing reasons it has been. for footballing reasons it has been very good — for footballing reasons it has been ve aood. �* for footballing reasons it has been ve aood. . ~ . for footballing reasons it has been ve ood, �* r ., for footballing reasons it has been ve aood. . n, very good. and, alan, can we ask you about england? _ very good. and, alan, can we ask you about england? gareth _ very good. and, alan, can we ask you about england? gareth southgate, i about england? gareth southgate, according to the papers today, seemingly has made his mind up that he's going to stay. what's your assessment and what do you know, if anything? assessment and what do you know, if an hinu ? . assessment and what do you know, if an hin? . . �*, . �* anything? yeah, that's what i've been reading — anything? yeah, that's what i've been reading this _ anything? yeah, that's what i've been reading this morning, - anything? yeah, that's what i've been reading this morning, the. anything? yeah, that's what i've - been reading this morning, the same as you _ been reading this morning, the same as you guys _ been reading this morning, the same as you guys have _ been reading this morning, the same as you guys have come _ been reading this morning, the same as you guys have come and _ been reading this morning, the same as you guys have come and i- been reading this morning, the same as you guys have come and i don't. as you guys have come and i don't think— as you guys have come and i don't think that's — as you guys have come and i don't think that's a _ as you guys have come and i don't think that's a huge _ as you guys have come and i don't think that's a huge surprise. - as you guys have come and i don't think that's a huge surprise. it - think that's a huge surprise. it would — think that's a huge surprise. it would have _ think that's a huge surprise. it would have been— think that's a huge surprise. it would have been more - think that's a huge surprise. it would have been more of- think that's a huge surprise. it would have been more of a . think that's a huge surprise. it - would have been more of a surprise for me _ would have been more of a surprise for me if— would have been more of a surprise for me if he — would have been more of a surprise for me if he had _ would have been more of a surprise for me if he had of— would have been more of a surprise for me if he had of walked - would have been more of a surprise for me if he had of walked away. i. for me if he had of walked away. i think— for me if he had of walked away. i think with — for me if he had of walked away. i think with the _ for me if he had of walked away. i think with the squad _ for me if he had of walked away. i think with the squad he _ for me if he had of walked away. i think with the squad he has, - think with the squad he has, particularly _ think with the squad he has, particularly the _ think with the squad he has, particularly the youngsters l think with the squad he has, - particularly the youngsters coming through— particularly the youngsters coming through and — particularly the youngsters coming through and the _ particularly the youngsters coming through and the ability— particularly the youngsters coming through and the ability they - particularly the youngsters coming through and the ability they have i through and the ability they have shown— through and the ability they have shown in— through and the ability they have shown in this _ through and the ability they have shown in this tournament, - through and the ability they have shown in this tournament, and l through and the ability they have shown in this tournament, and ii shown in this tournament, and i think— shown in this tournament, and i think with — shown in this tournament, and i think with the — shown in this tournament, and i think with the next _ shown in this tournament, and i think with the next tournamenti shown in this tournament, and i- think with the next tournament only being _ think with the next tournament only being 18 _ think with the next tournament only being 18 months _ think with the next tournament only being 18 months away, _ think with the next tournament only being 18 months away, i— think with the next tournament only being 18 months away, ithink- think with the next tournament only being 18 months away, i think it - being 18 months away, i think it would _ being 18 months away, i think it would have _ being 18 months away, i think it would have been— being 18 months away, i think it would have been a _ being 18 months away, i think it would have been a surprise - being 18 months away, i think it would have been a surprise if. being 18 months away, i think it| would have been a surprise if he being 18 months away, i think it - would have been a surprise if he had have walked — would have been a surprise if he had have walked away _ would have been a surprise if he had have walked away and _ would have been a surprise if he had have walked away and left _ would have been a surprise if he had have walked away and left all - would have been a surprise if he had have walked away and left all that. i have walked away and left all that. ithink— have walked away and left all that. i think he _ have walked away and left all that. i think he still— have walked away and left all that. i think he still feels— have walked away and left all that. i think he still feels as _ have walked away and left all that. i think he still feels as if— have walked away and left all that. i think he still feels as if he's - i think he still feels as if he's .ot i think he still feels as if he's gotiob— i think he still feels as if he's gotiob to _ i think he still feels as if he's gotiob to do. _ i think he still feels as if he's gotjob to do, and _ i think he still feels as if he's gotjob to do, and i- i think he still feels as if he's gotjob to do, and i think- i think he still feels as if he's gotjob to do, and i think we| i think he still feels as if he's - gotjob to do, and i think we accept that. _ gotjob to do, and i think we accept that, sometimes, _ gotjob to do, and i think we accept that, sometimes, it's— gotjob to do, and i think we accept that, sometimes, it'sjust- gotjob to do, and i think we accept that, sometimes, it'sjust not- gotjob to do, and i think we accept. that, sometimes, it'sjust not meant to he. _ that, sometimes, it'sjust not meant to be. and _ that, sometimes, it'sjust not meant to be. and this— that, sometimes, it'sjust not meant to be, and this tournament- that, sometimes, it'sjust not meant to be, and this tournament was - that, sometimes, it'sjust not meant to be, and this tournament was that| to be, and this tournament was that for england — to be, and this tournament was that for england. when _

to be, and this tournament was that for england. when you _ to be, and this tournament was that for england. when you come - to be, and this tournament was that for england. when you come homei to be, and this tournament was that. for england. when you come home and you've _ for england. when you come home and you've worked — for england. when you come home and you've worked hard _ for england. when you come home and you've worked hard and _ for england. when you come home and you've worked hard and you've - for england. when you come home and you've worked hard and you've done i you've worked hard and you've done everything _ you've worked hard and you've done everything you — you've worked hard and you've done everything you can, _ you've worked hard and you've done everything you can, i— you've worked hard and you've done everything you can, ithink- you've worked hard and you've done everything you can, i think the - everything you can, i think the public— everything you can, i think the public will— everything you can, i think the public will accept _ everything you can, i think the public will accept that. - everything you can, i think the public will accept that. i - everything you can, i think the public will accept that. i have i everything you can, i think the . public will accept that. i have that in 96. _ public will accept that. i have that in 96, or— public will accept that. i have that in 96, or we — public will accept that. i have that in 96, or we had _ public will accept that. i have that in 96, or we had that _ public will accept that. i have that in 96, or we had that in _ public will accept that. i have that in 96, or we had that in 96, - public will accept that. i have that in 96, or we had that in 96, and l public will accept that. i have that| in 96, orwe had that in 96, and in 98, and— in 96, orwe had that in 96, and in 98, and i— in 96, orwe had that in 96, and in 98, and i think— in 96, orwe had that in 96, and in 98, and i think it— in 96, orwe had that in 96, and in 98, and i think it is— in 96, orwe had that in 96, and in 98, and i think it is a _ in 96, orwe had that in 96, and in 98, and i think it is a sort - in 96, orwe had that in 96, and in 98, and i think it is a sort of- 98, and i think it is a sort of simiiar— 98, and i think it is a sort of similar feeling _ 98, and i think it is a sort of similar feeling now, - 98, and i think it is a sort of similar feeling now, that- 98, and i think it is a sort of| similar feeling now, that the 98, and i think it is a sort of- similar feeling now, that the public understand — similar feeling now, that the public understand you _ similar feeling now, that the public understand you worked _ similar feeling now, that the public understand you worked hard - similar feeling now, that the public understand you worked hard and l similar feeling now, that the public. understand you worked hard and they did everything — understand you worked hard and they did everything they _ understand you worked hard and they did everything they could, _ understand you worked hard and they did everything they could, it - understand you worked hard and they did everything they could, it just - did everything they could, itjust wasn't _ did everything they could, itjust wasn't nreant _ did everything they could, itjust wasn't meant to _ did everything they could, itjust wasn't meant to be. _ did everything they could, itjust wasn't meant to be. so - did everything they could, itjust wasn't meant to be. so i - did everything they could, itjust wasn't meant to be. so i don't . did everything they could, it just . wasn't meant to be. so i don't think it is a _ wasn't meant to be. so i don't think it is a reat— wasn't meant to be. so i don't think it is a real surprise _ wasn't meant to be. so i don't think it is a real surprise that _ wasn't meant to be. so i don't think it is a real surprise that he's- it is a real surprise that he's going — it is a real surprise that he's going to _ it is a real surprise that he's going to stay _ it is a real surprise that he's going to stay on _ it is a real surprise that he's going to stay on and - it is a real surprise that he's going to stay on and trying i it is a real surprise that he's. going to stay on and trying to it is a real surprise that he's- going to stay on and trying to one more _ going to stay on and trying to one more time — going to stay on and trying to one more time-— going to stay on and trying to one more time. . , ., ., , more time. and you mentioned, 'ust finall , more time. and you mentioned, 'ust finally. the — more time. and you mentioned, 'ust finally, the strength i more time. and you mentioned, 'ust finally, the strength ofi more time. and you mentioned, 'ust finally, the strength of that i more time. and you mentioned, just finally, the strength of that squad. l finally, the strength of that squad. people talked about the golden generation, between your time and the current time, you know the back ands in the schools and the rooneys ands in the schools and the rooneys and what have you, —— the beckham and what have you, —— the beckham and paul scholes. do you think this what monday —— when they might be good enough? i what monday -- when they might be good enough?— good enough? i think that is why it has hurt or— good enough? i think that is why it has hurt or hurting _ good enough? i think that is why it has hurt or hurting so _ good enough? i think that is why it has hurt or hurting so much - good enough? i think that is why it has hurt or hurting so much with i has hurt or hurting so much with this squad. _ has hurt or hurting so much with this squad, because _ has hurt or hurting so much with this squad, because we - this squad, because we genuinely felt this squad, because we genuinely fett that— this squad, because we genuinely felt that this _ this squad, because we genuinely felt that this was _ this squad, because we genuinely felt that this was a _ this squad, because we genuinely felt that this was a time - this squad, because we genuinely felt that this was a time that - felt that this was a time that engtand _ felt that this was a time that england could _ felt that this was a time that england could win _ felt that this was a time that england could win the - felt that this was a time that england could win the world j felt that this was a time that - england could win the world cup. when _ england could win the world cup. when you — england could win the world cup. when you looked _ england could win the world cup. when you looked around - england could win the world cup. when you looked around at - england could win the world cup. when you looked around at all. england could win the world cup. i when you looked around at all the other— when you looked around at all the other teanrs. _ when you looked around at all the otherteams, and— when you looked around at all the other teams, and we've _ when you looked around at all the other teams, and we've discussedj other teams, and we've discussed argentina — other teams, and we've discussed argentina and _ other teams, and we've discussed argentina and france, _ other teams, and we've discussed argentina and france, i— other teams, and we've discussed argentina and france, i know- other teams, and we've discussed argentina and france, i know we i other teams, and we've discussed - argentina and france, i know we were the tletter— argentina and france, i know we were the better team — argentina and france, i know we were the better team against _ argentina and france, i know we were the better team against france, - argentina and france, i know we were the better team against france, but . the better team against france, but the better team against france, but the impressive _ the better team against france, but the impressive thing _ the better team against france, but the impressive thing with _ the better team against france, but the impressive thing with france - the better team against france, butl the impressive thing with france was actually— the impressive thing with france was actually they — the impressive thing with france was actually they found _ the impressive thing with france was actually they found a _ the impressive thing with france was actually they found a way _ the impressive thing with france was actually they found a way how- the impressive thing with france was actually they found a way how to -

actually they found a way how to win _ actually they found a way how to win so — actually they found a way how to win so yes, _ actually they found a way how to win so yes, i_ actually they found a way how to win. so yes, i think— actually they found a way how to win. so yes, i think we've - actually they found a way how to win. so yes, i think we've got. actually they found a way how to win. so yes, i think we've got a. win. so yes, i think we've got a realty— win. so yes, i think we've got a really talented _ win. so yes, i think we've got a really talented squad, - win. so yes, i think we've got a really talented squad, with - win. so yes, i think we've got a really talented squad, with one win. so yes, i think we've got a i really talented squad, with one or two additions, _ really talented squad, with one or two additions, who _ really talented squad, with one or two additions, who knows, - really talented squad, with one or two additions, who knows, might| really talented squad, with one or- two additions, who knows, might come out as— two additions, who knows, might come out as a _ two additions, who knows, might come out as a surprise — two additions, who knows, might come out as a surprise over _ two additions, who knows, might come out as a surprise over the _ two additions, who knows, might come out as a surprise over the next - two additions, who knows, might come out as a surprise over the next year - out as a surprise over the next year or 18 _ out as a surprise over the next year or 18 nronths — out as a surprise over the next year or 18 months. and _ out as a surprise over the next year or 18 months. and we _ out as a surprise over the next year or 18 months. and we will- out as a surprise over the next year or 18 months. and we will go - out as a surprise over the next year or 18 months. and we will go into. or 18 months. and we will go into the tournament, _ or 18 months. and we will go into the tournament, the _ or 18 months. and we will go into the tournament, the euros, - or 18 months. and we will go into the tournament, the euros, is- or 18 months. and we will go intol the tournament, the euros, is one or 18 months. and we will go into- the tournament, the euros, is one of the tournament, the euros, is one of the favourites — the tournament, the euros, is one of the favourites. we _ the tournament, the euros, is one of the favourites.— the favourites. we wish you and gary and all the team _ the favourites. we wish you and gary and all the team the _ the favourites. we wish you and gary and all the team the best, _ the favourites. we wish you and gary and all the team the best, the - the favourites. we wish you and gary and all the team the best, the game | and all the team the best, the game is on bbc one, i hope you have a good final match of the tournament. only 18 months till the euro start. exciting. bbc one, the build—up starts at1:50pm, exciting. bbc one, the build—up starts at 1:50pm, the game kicks off at 3pm, argentina against france will stop right now it is 7:42am on sunday morning and this is bbc breakfast. it'll be christmas morning a week today. i know, i'll be sitting here! please keep project _ i know, i'll be sitting here! please keep project company! _ i know, i'll be sitting here! please keep project company! please - i know, i'll be sitting here! please keep project company! please do. but the cost—of—living crisis means millions of families are scaling back the celebrations, to some extent. jodi law's been speaking to the residents of one street in nottinghamshire, to hear

how their festive plans have been affected. welcome to stanton hill in ashfield. like many others across the east midlands, people on the street are preparing for a very different kind of christmas this year, because of the rising cost of living, and we are here to meet them. he the rising cost of living, and we are here to meet them. he served his country and — are here to meet them. he served his country and served _ are here to meet them. he served his country and served the _ are here to meet them. he served his country and served the queen - are here to meet them. he served his country and served the queen as - country and served the queen as well, and we just don't get no help at all. yeah i know a lot of nurses are concerned aboutjust being able to afford this christmas at all. it is just tough on everyone at the moment. we manage, we get by every month but there is nothing left. we don't have things like savings, we don't have things like savings, we don't have things extra. there is no extras in our life. i have spent a couple of days speaking to people in this area, going house to house to find out how they are feeling about their financial situation in the run—up to christmas. rag their financial situation in the run-up to christmas. roy and 10 have been married — run-up to christmas. roy and 10 have been married for— run-up to christmas. roy and 10 have been married for over _ run-up to christmas. roy and 10 have been married for over 50 _ run-up to christmas. roy and 10 have been married for over 50 years, - run-up to christmas. roy and 10 have | been married for over 50 years, more than 30 of them have been spent here

in their rented home. christmas this year is not going to be full of festive fun for the couple, because of the cost of living. irate festive fun for the couple, because of the cost of living.— of the cost of living. we won't en'o it of the cost of living. we won't enjoy it at _ of the cost of living. we won't enjoy it at all. _ of the cost of living. we won't enjoy it at all. we _ of the cost of living. we won't enjoy it at all. we are - of the cost of living. we won't enjoy it at all. we are going . of the cost of living. we won't| enjoy it at all. we are going to of the cost of living. we won't - enjoy it at all. we are going to do nothinu. enjoy it at all. we are going to do nothin:. i enjoy it at all. we are going to do nothing. i mean, _ enjoy it at all. we are going to do nothing. i mean, i— enjoy it at all. we are going to do nothing. i mean, i am— enjoy it at all. we are going to do nothing. i mean, i am all- enjoy it at all. we are going to do nothing. i mean, i am all for- nothing. i mean, i am all for decorating — nothing. i mean, i am all for decorating my _ nothing. i mean, i am all for decorating my window- nothing. i mean, i am all for decorating my window and i nothing. i mean, i am all for. decorating my window and put nothing. i mean, i am all for- decorating my window and put lights outside. but i don't think i can afford at this year to put them up. they're electric.— they're electric. what are you cuttin: they're electric. what are you cutting back _ they're electric. what are you cutting back on _ they're electric. what are you cutting back on this _ they're electric. what are you i cutting back on this christmas? everything. food. clothing. whose. cost of— everything. food. clothing. whose. cost of living. can't afford it. can't — cost of living. can't afford it. can't afford it. —— blues. could you live on £228 a week? you couldn't, could you?— could you? their financial situation is only taken _ could you? their financial situation is only taken a _ could you? their financial situation is only taken a toll _ could you? their financial situation is only taken a toll on _ could you? their financial situation is only taken a toll on them. - could you? their financial situation is only taken a toll on them. i - is only taken a toll on them. i cannot live normal, do you understand me? it's upsetting. and, sometimes, — understand me? it's upsetting. and, sometimes, i'll sit down here when i'm sometimes, i'll sit down here when i'm on— sometimes, i'll sit down here when i'm on my— sometimes, i'll sit down here when i'm on my own, and joan's in bed,

and im— i'm on my own, and joan's in bed, and i'm on— i'm on my own, and joan's in bed, and i'm on my— i'm on my own, and joan's in bed, and i'm on my own, and i willjust sit there _ and i'm on my own, and i willjust sit there and _ and i'm on my own, and i willjust sit there and cry. ijust feel, is it worth — sit there and cry. ijust feel, is it worth it? _ sit there and cry. ijust feel, is it worth it? is sit there and cry. i 'ust feel, is it worth rah sit there and cry. i 'ust feel, is it worth it? , . , , ., it worth it? is that because of the financial strain? _ it worth it? is that because of the financial strain? yeah, _ it worth it? is that because of the financial strain? yeah, yeah, - it worth it? is that because of the l financial strain? yeah, yeah, yeah. for me, financial strain? yeah, yeah, yeah. for me. how— financial strain? yeah, yeah, yeah. for me, how can _ financial strain? yeah, yeah, yeah. for me, how can they _ financial strain? yeah, yeah, yeah. for me, how can they put - financial strain? yeah, yeah, yeah. for me, how can they put it, - financial strain? yeah, yeah, yeah. for me, how can they put it, my i for me, how can they put it, my neighbours, _ for me, how can they put it, my neighbours, helping me out, in more ways than— neighbours, helping me out, in more ways than one, i'm not saying how, becausem — ways than one, i'm not saying how, becausem im— ways than one, i'm not saying how, because... i'm sorry.— ways than one, i'm not saying how, because... i'm sorry. while roy and joan have because... i'm sorry. while roy and joan have lived _ because... i'm sorry. while roy and joan have lived here _ because... i'm sorry. while roy and joan have lived here for _ because... i'm sorry. while roy and joan have lived here for over- because... i'm sorry. while roy and joan have lived here for over three i joan have lived here for over three decades, francine, a critical care nurse at kingsmill hospital moved in three months ago, after buying a house here. she is budgeting £25 per person to buy gifts for seven people in herfamily. laughs. what have you got on? person to buy gifts for seven people in herfamily. is person to buy gifts for seven people in herfamily-— in her family. is this trying to walker can afford, _ in her family. is this trying to walker can afford, really. - in her family. is this trying to walker can afford, really. it i in her family. is this trying to | walker can afford, really. it is just really taking a hard look at what i can afford to give. you have

'ust tot in what i can afford to give. you have just got in this _ what i can afford to give. you have just got in this house,. _ just got in this house,. i can live with this being covered in plaster, it is clean, warm, it is locked at night, so it'lljust be long process. next door is shannon who lives with her partner who works, and their two children. they have decided to not buy presents for each other. all of our money will go towards the boys, if we can have a nice dinner then we will, but otherwise we will dial it back. the presence, the boys, luckily, they have been sorted. but that has been through saving through the air. just trying to dial back and everything to make sure that we stay afloat. last to dial back and everything to make sure that we stay afloat.— sure that we stay afloat. last year, covid ruined _ sure that we stay afloat. last year, covid ruined their _ sure that we stay afloat. last year, covid ruined their christmas - sure that we stay afloat. last year, covid ruined their christmas day i sure that we stay afloat. last year, i covid ruined their christmas day and they spent it in bed unwell, they hope they will celebrate properly this year. just hope they will celebrate properly this ear. . ., hope they will celebrate properly this ear. , . , hope they will celebrate properly this ear. , . this year. just to be healthy and hat . this year. just to be healthy and

happy and _ this year. just to be healthy and happy and rrot _ this year. just to be healthy and happy and rrot be _ this year. just to be healthy and happy and not be stuck - this year. just to be healthy and happy and not be stuck in - this year. just to be healthy and happy and not be stuck in bed i this year. just to be healthy and i happy and not be stuck in bed with covid will make such a difference to us, so things like the materialistic don't matter to us. we are happy and we have everything here that we need. we have got family who help others. we have got our healthy, happy boys and that is the biggest gift we could have. i think everyone's christmas will be different this year as a result of all kinds of pressures going on at the moment, so where every well, whatever you are doing, roger will be here with you next sunday to keep you company. let's have a look at the weather and see how it is looking this morning. we are slowly going to see the ice for? . . we are slowly going to see the ice for? , , . ., ~ for? yes, but it could get ica durint for? yes, but it could get ica during the — for? yes, but it could get ica during the next _ for? yes, but it could get ica during the next few - for? yes, but it could get ica during the next few hours - for? yes, but it could get ica| during the next few hours and through today, in fact, this is an example of freezing rain, snow flakes melt into raindrops and the

second make it the branches, roads, pavements, they freeze on impact and cause a layer of black as was can be treacherous. it is rare in the uk but it can be very dangerous. there is a chance in northern england we can see that today. the met office haveissued can see that today. the met office have issued an amber weather warning for it, especially from late morning through to mid—afternoon. that could mount up and power lines could be affected causing power cuts. in the mix we could see snow, and it is as we transition from the cold weather to milder conditions which are coming in with rain from the south—west, turning to snow over the hills of wales, as it works to the north and east we can see snow in places mainly over higher ground but as the rain was on to polda services, across central and eastern england, northern scotland it will be icy. the worst of the conditions will be northern england. snow will be more of a feature in scotland

later in the day especially in the hills. rennie in northern ireland, western wales, cornwall, strong winds to see the day out. eight to 12 degrees, cold elsewhere. milder air will sweep north. snow in northern scotland to begin returning back to rain. raining overnight into two marines southern and western areas. monday morning, completely different to the last few weeks. temperatures starting at eight to 13 and it will get milder throughout the day. quite a dramatic change for the next 24 quite a dramatic change for the next 2a hours could be quite treacherous depending on where you are. we will have the headlines for you at eight o'clock. now it is time for the technology news.

do you like a bit of art? i do like a bit of art. any idea what is art, and what isn't? that's a big question. i guess, for me, it's anything that aims to look good, or even make you feel a certain way. and that could be paintings, photography, music, performance, even ribbons. yeah, ribbons is a work at the now gallery in london, which invites guests to re—examine their views on textiles. did it work for you? ijust wanted to touch it. lovely. but for me, the most exciting piece of modern art that's been created this year is this. oh, what's it called? a cute corgi in a house made of sushi. right, and who's it by? now, that is the million—dollar question. in the last few months, all sorts of weird pictures and videos have been

popping up online. some look like clever mash—ups of existing photos. others look like the work of pretty groovy digital artists. but they're not. each of these images has been created from scratch by a computer, based on nothing more than someone typing in a few words to describe what they want. now, i have to say, some of them are stunning. the pace of this has been quite staggering because, you know, a! is fast moving anyway, but even by those standards, this has been as fast as i've ever seen. dr michael pound is an expert in deep learning, and he spent the last few months exploring how these systems work. what you could do is you could just come up with any prompt you like and we can just generate an image and see what it looks like. but, as we try and generate completely new images of... "cute rabbit wearing a parachutejumping out "of a plane."

it becomes obvious that these systems don't really understand what they're drawing. oh, dear. ooh, that is peculiar. all right, well, that is very believable. what's happened there? it's kind of like a cloud, but it's also furry like a rabbit. yeah, for every great picture you see online, there may very well be quite a few weird ones that don't get posted. but the good pictures are really good, and the fact that this has all happened so fast has blown my mind. so what on earth is going on? to put it simply, it's complicated. but if you give me 90 seconds, i will give you my best explanation. for years, machine learning systems have been vacuuming up

all the images they can find online and their accompanying text descriptions. over time, the systems have learned to associate certain words and phrases with certain types of pictures. and now they seem to know enough to be able to work in reverse — start with a description and get a picture. so if i type in, "an abandoned futuristic dystopian city "overgrown with plants, bathed in sunlight", it will first come up with this. now, it doesn't look much, but i think there are some clues in here. for example, does it know that the word "plants" means it needs to put in a lot of green, and that green needs to be low down in the picture? do all pictures of sunlight it has ever seen involve a single point of brightness somewhere in the sky?

i think this is some kind of average of all plant pictures and all sunlight pictures. next, it uses these broad brushstrokes to guide it, and it slowly adds more and more detail over and over again until, in 100 steps, as if emerging from a fog, you get this — which i think is pretty darn beautiful. and you don't have to start with a blank slate. give it a starting face and you too can grow your own mad scientist in a steampunk laboratory. and then there are the teddy bears. in the same way you can specify a subject, you can also specify a style. these systems have seen enough monet to know what makes a monet, hence the most beautiful picture of teddies that monet never painted.

oh, and here's van gogh's bears, picasso's bears, and even one from hp lovecraft. but here's the problem. what if you wanted a painting in the style of a living artist? one who earns money from their commissions? as an artist, my work, what i do, it is a part of me. it's a part of my identity. and these companies have allowed users to generate things that look like i've done it, that look like my peers have done it. and we're going to generate all kinds of things that you never agreed to, that could either be against your wishes, that could be against your beliefs. karla ortiz is a concept artist, illustrator and fine artist who has designed for the marvel cinematic universe, amongst others, and she has discovered ai—generated work in her style and that of her peers online.

i would even say that to me it feels almost like some kind of parasitical copying, you know? laughs. it's like, oh, we're copying from another artist specifically to look like that artist. oh, but it's slightly different, but it sure looks like that artist did it, huh? it's concerning. this is a live issue, but there may be hope for artists whose specific styles have been replicated. an artist wouldn't be able to claim an infringement for a style being copied, because copyright doesn't protect a style. but when artificial intelligence has been used to make something in the style of someone else then their original works would've been copied by that al. so if an artist did have a problem, they could make a claim for their original works having been copied in the first place as part of data scraping and data mining. but there is that other issue surrounding ai, too. given that you make your living

from your art, are you worried that you might lose income because suddenly it's possible to generate stuff that looks like yours? i'd be lying if i said no. i am worried. i have peers that are also very worried specifically — and this is a concern i share — for those that are entering the industry. and i've heard reports of illustrators whose projects were cancelled or — "oh, hey, these interns "that we were thinking of hiring, maybe not really". and, like, there's whispers of that happening more and more within our industry. and if you've ever taken a photo and sold it to a stock photography website, you'd better watch out, too. most websites, when they write articles, they put photos on to go with the story. and the photos are usually not the actual story,

they're sort of stock "people in an office" or something like this. now, we're not quite there. people, hands, faces, they're difficult to do for al. but if that gets better, you could imagine that you mightjust go off to an algorithm and say, "i need people looking really angry �*cause their printer doesn't work", and there we go. and you have solved that problem. that's the kind of thing i think it could find some use for. over the years, we have asked repeatedly what happens as a! takes over more and more of the repetitive mundane tasks? and the answer is always been, "well, at least we'll still have our creativity! we can all go off and be artists!" and al's like, "no, i'm coming for that too". and as a! starts to play a part in pretty much most parts of our lives, it may be about to shape the conversations we're having, as us company openai has released a new type of chatbot, and it's impressing critics with its writing abilities. zoe kleinman has been giving it a try.

you don't always know whether you are talking to a human or a computer. pretty obvious if you're hanging out with tesla's optimus here, but sometimes less so when you are relying on typing and texting. a number of tech firms are working on the future of chatbots — an a! platform trained to engage in conversation. and one in particular has gone viral. it is called chatgpt, from the firm openai, and more than a million people have had a play with it since it launched. it gets its wealth of information and styles of writing from the internet. i'm going to let it show you what it can do all by itself. first question: "explain chatgpt in two sentences". "chatgpt is a chatbot trained using the gpt—3 language model. "it uses natural language processing to generate "responses to user input in a conversational manner".

not so conversational so far. let's try another question: "are you alive?" "no, i'm a virtual assistant created by a computer programme. "i do not have consciousness or the ability to feel "emotions like a human. "i exist only to provide information and assist "with tasks within the limitations of my programming". right, here we go. i've come to glasgow university to meet drjeff dalton, a senior lecturer in computing science, to see what he makes of it. i think thatf i were to ask this on an exam, that is probably a low b. dr dalton spent a lot of time running questions through chatgpt. chatgpt is very good at generating natural language. right now it can generate a paragraph, and it can generate a poem. its limits are it can't generate an article. it can't write a phd thesis. it can't write a specialised report. it can't do those things because it's fundamentally limited in the fact that it doesn't understand what it's talking about.

as platforms like chatgpt develop, what more could they be capable of? maybe they'll replace internet search engines. maybe they'll generate content for websites. maybe they could even write reports like this — although i'm not quite sure where that leaves me...hmm. and that's it for the short version of the programme. the full—length show can be found on iplayer. from us, at the now gallery in london, we will see you soon. good morning, welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson and rachel burden. our headlines today. hundreds of soldiers and civil servants are to be drafted

in to cover for striking workers over christmas — but unions say they're not sufficiently trained to step in. hundreds gatherfor a vigil to rememberfour children who died falling into a frozen lake in solihull. tributes are paid to a young mum of two who died after a crush at london's brixton academy. after four weeks of drama in qatar, it all comes down to this. it's the final of the world cup. can lionel messi finally gets his hands on football's biggest prize, or will france be crowned champions once again? milderair is on milder air is on the way, but before we get a fair there could be some dangers travel conditions today from a combination of snow and ice. good morning. it's sunday, december the 18th. our main story. unions have criticised government plans to draft in troops to cover staffing shortfalls during ambulance

and border force strikes over christmas. 1200 military personnel are being called up, along with a thousand civil servants, but unions say they're not sufficiently trained. meanwhile, the nursing union, the rcn, has said it will announce further strike dates forjanuary if the government continues its refusal to discuss pay. our political correspondent iain watson has the latest on the disputes. chanting: fair pay! with christmas just a week away, there's still not very much goodwill between government and the unions. more strikes seem set to go ahead. with nurses in many parts of england, wales and northern ireland intending to strike on tuesday, and ambulance crews in england taking action on wednesday, the government says its priority is to keep people safe. it's drafting in 600 armed forces personnel to drive ambulances, though regular crews will still respond to life—threatening emergencies.

advice from nhs leaders is for hospitals to move patients out of a&e as quickly as possible, to increase capacity and reduce ambulance delays. but hospital trusts believe that's easier said than done. most of our hospitals have lots of patients in them who don't need to be there, but can't get out because we don't have the social care or the community packages for them. so getting people out of emergency departments is already a major challenge for the health service. and that challenge is to become even more acute during the strike days. it's bound to generate real risks. the government will hold two meetings of its emergency committee, cobra, this week, to coordinate its response to the latest wave of industrial action. the health unions say if the government wants to stop the strikes, then ministers need urgently to move on pay. the army, i'm sure, will do the best job they can, but they are no substitute for having trained health care professionals sent out on calls, and the public know that.

so, this is no resolution to the strikes themselves, or the causes underlying the strikes, and the government would be far better served sitting down with trade unions and talking, not just about how to avert the strikes next week, but how to tackle the underlying causes. labour too is urging the government to negotiate on nurses' pay, and the nursing union, the rcn, says after tuesday's strike it will give ministers 48 hours to open pay talks. otherwise, more widespread action from january will be announced. other health unions are considering escalating their action too. and military personnel, along with civil servants, will also be deployed to conduct passport checks when border force staff go on strike on friday. but the government warns of significant delays and disruption for travellers. the government says fair and reasonable pay offers have been made, but inflation—busting increases are unaffordable. relations with the unions continue to be frosty. and the outlook for resolving

the disputes remains bleak. iain watson, bbc news. let's speak now to our political correspondentjonathan blake. we have had all kinds of warnings from people in the health service about the potential impact of this combination of the nurses' strikes in the same week as ambulance workers striking. is there any sense of the government may shift its issue and engage on the pay issue here? ., ., issue and engage on the pay issue here? ., . ., . , ., here? no, in a word. certainly not this morning- _ here? no, in a word. certainly not this morning. you _ here? no, in a word. certainly not this morning. you heard _ here? no, in a word. certainly not this morning. you heard about - here? no, in a word. certainly notj this morning. you heard about the warning _ this morning. you heard about the warning from nursing union leaders that if— warning from nursing union leaders that if there is no change in ministers' _ that if there is no change in ministers' position and they don't agree _ ministers' position and they don't agree to — ministers' position and they don't agree to sit down and talk about pay 48 hours _ agree to sit down and talk about pay 48 hours after the strike planned for tuesday, then there will be more strikes _ for tuesday, then there will be more strikes it— for tuesday, then there will be more strikes. it could involve more hospitals _ strikes. it could involve more hospitals and more nursing staff, the rcn — hospitals and more nursing staff, the rcn said. if that represents a hardening — the rcn said. if that represents a hardening of the union position, it sounds _ hardening of the union position, it sounds like — hardening of the union position, it sounds like the government position is hardening as well. prime minister

rishi sunak— is hardening as well. prime minister rishi sunak said border force staff and rail— rishi sunak said border force staff and rail workers have been ordered -- offered — and rail workers have been ordered -- offered a — and rail workers have been ordered —— offered a fair and affordable pay rise _ —— offered a fair and affordable pay rise he _ —— offered a fair and affordable pay rise. he doesn't speak about nurses specifically. — rise. he doesn't speak about nurses specifically, what says union leaders _ specifically, what says union leaders are the grange is that want to steal— leaders are the grange is that want to steal christmas. we have heard the about— to steal christmas. we have heard the about military stepping in. concern — the about military stepping in. concern for military leaders —— union— concern for military leaders —— union leaders they aren't properly trained _ union leaders they aren't properly trained. and there is a bit of nervousness from the military itself~ — nervousness from the military itself. the head of the armed forces, — itself. the head of the armed forces, in— itself. the head of the armed forces, in an interview with the sunday— forces, in an interview with the sunday telegraph this morning, saying _ sunday telegraph this morning, saying the military will take this work— saying the military will take this work in — saying the military will take this work in its — saying the military will take this work in its stride but they are not spare capacity. it would be perilous, he said, to rely on defence _ perilous, he said, to rely on defence in _ perilous, he said, to rely on defence in these situations as the ultimate — defence in these situations as the ultimate backstop.— defence in these situations as the ultimate backstop. jonathan, thank ou. a vigil has been held for four boys who died after falling into a frozen lake in solihull. the accident happened a week ago in babbs mill park, where hundreds gathered yesterday to pay tribute. natasha turney reports.

it was a poignant and emotional gathering, as nearly 1,000 people joined together around the makeshift memorial to the four boys just outside babbs mill park, where they tragically died, afterfalling into an icy lake here on sunday. an outpouring of grief and emotion as they remembered jack, finlay, samuel and thomas. many shedding a tear and sharing a hug. others holding candles during the two—minute silence, broken by singing from a local choir. many who gathered didn't know the families personally, but felt compelled to come from both the local community and much farther afield, to show their love and support. i just really felt like we should be here, and the community spiritjust brought us all together. so we've travelled about 140 miles to make sure that we just come and pay our respects. we need to let the family know that

we're all behind them, _ every step of the way. it's a week from christmas, and we're doing this. - it shouldn't be - happening, should it? the local football club cancelling all their matches so the whole team could come to pay their respects. tributes of flowers and balloons continuing to grow. a huge turnout, despite such bitterly cold conditions, an insight into the incredible impact that this has had on the whole community. natasha turney, bbc news, solihull. ukraine's president zelensky says the country has managed to restore power to almost six million people, after massive russian strikes against the electricity generating system. ukrainian officials said russia fired more than 70 missiles on friday, forcing emergency blackouts nationwide. hugo bachega joins us now from kyiv. hugo, what's the situation

this morning? good morning. we have just had an update _ good morning. we have just had an update from the authorities here in kyiv who _ update from the authorities here in kyiv who say that he'd supply has now been — kyiv who say that he'd supply has now been fully restored. it is called — now been fully restored. it is called it— now been fully restored. it is called. it is minus four celsius here _ called. it is minus four celsius here in— called. it is minus four celsius here in kyiv this morning. it is windy~ — here in kyiv this morning. it is windy. now we're seeing some snow as well. windy. now we're seeing some snow as well and _ windy. now we're seeing some snow as well and the _ windy. now we're seeing some snow as well. and the temperature is expected to drop to minus eight celsius— expected to drop to minus eight celsius lady tonight. this gives you an idea _ celsius lady tonight. this gives you an idea of— celsius lady tonight. this gives you an idea of how difficult it has been for people. — an idea of how difficult it has been for people, not only in kyiv, but across _ for people, not only in kyiv, but across the — for people, not only in kyiv, but across the country, who have been left without — across the country, who have been left without electricity and heating. and for weeks we have been talking _ heating. and for weeks we have been talking about these attacks, written attacks _ talking about these attacks, written attacks targeting the country's essential infrastructure. this is a country— essential infrastructure. this is a country where temperatures can drop to —15. _ country where temperatures can drop to 45. -20 — country where temperatures can drop to —15, —20 celsius. the authorities have _ to —15, —20 celsius. the authorities have been— to —15, —20 celsius. the authorities have been saying that russia is using _ have been saying that russia is using winter as a weapon with these attacks, _ using winter as a weapon with these attacks, targeting the energy info structure~ — attacks, targeting the energy info structure. ., . ,, attacks, targeting the energy info structure. ., ., ~' , ., attacks, targeting the energy info structure. ., . ,, , ., ., structure. hugo, thank you. hugo bacheta.

the family of a woman who died after being injured at a gig in south london say she was full of care, kindness and love. 33—year—old rebecca ikumelo, who was a mother—of—two and a nursing graduate, was hurt in a crush at the o2 academy in brixton on thursday night. two other women remain in a critical condition. simonjones reports. flowers outside the concert venue to mark a life lost. rebecca ikumelo was 33 years old and from newham in east london. in a statement, her family said... these were the scenes outside the o2 academy, brixton on thursday night. police say a large number of people try to force their way inside. you've got 3000 people have broken the doors outside, and because of security,

the police have asked us to close the show. the concert, by afro pop singer asake, had to be abandoned. in a statement, he said he was devastated of the news of rebecca ikumelo's death. he asked that people keep her family in their prayers. he said he was waiting to hear from the venue what had led to the disruption. the police have described their investigation as painstaking and forensic. they say they are determined to do all they can to establish exactly what happened here, and they added that their thoughts and sympathies remain with rebecca's friends and family. officers believe there were 4000 potential witnesses there at the time of the crush. the mayor of london wrote on twitter that it was vital that the investigation into what happened concludes as soon as possible, and added that city hall was working with the authorities to ensure nothing like this happens again. a postmortem examination of rebecca ikumelo's body will take place today. two other women, aged 21 and 23, remain in a critical condition. simonjones, bbc news, brixton.

the world cup comes to a conclusion today, as the holders, france, take on argentina. both countries have won the tournament twice in the past, but france could become the first country to win consecutive world cups since brazil in 1962. our paris correspondent lucy williamson has been chatting to fans in the french capital. for french footballers, team loyalty is a way to win matches. for french fans, it is a way of life. for guillaume, practising his game near paris this week, not even argentina can shake his faith in the national side. nothing. because i know that we have the best team in the world and that will never change. i am only 19 years old and i will see my country win a second world cup. at this age, it is pretty incredible, so, yeah, it definitely means something. argentina's star player, lionel messi, already knows how the french play football.

his dayjob is scoring goals for this french club. this match will pitch two of france's footballing heroes against each other. kylian mbappe and lionel messi usually both play for the paris club paris saint—germain. but today they will be facing each other on opposing sides. mbappe as france's star striker, messi as argentina's. in the bar next to the paris ground, there is anxiety ahead of today's game. the french know how messi plays football too. i am super tense because we saw what argentina did and they have a mission, it is to win. but france has a mission, too — win twice. so, does france have what it takes? translation: of course. kylian mbappe, for sure. he's younger, he's faster, everything is possible. translation: it is going to be a battle because it is the only title messi doesn't have. we can tell they are nervous.

they want to win the world cup, we want to win the world cup, too. the baguette is winning! they chant. french pride and confidence have grown with every win in this tournament, the chant ringing across paris after their semifinal win, "we are in the final!" one game now stands between france and glory. 11 men who carried the hopes of this nation to qatar are within sight of carrying the trophy back home. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. good luck to both sides today, being fully bbc impartial about it. find good luck to both sides today, being fully bbc impartial about it. and it fully bbc impartial about it. and it is live on bbc— fully bbc impartial about it. and it is live on bbc one. _ strictly come dancing had its big finale last night. if you don't want to know who picked up the glitterball trophy, look away now.

it is hard to avoid the result. it's everywhere. here is what happened. strictly come dancing champions 2022 are~~~ _ strictly come dancing champions 2022 are... hamza!| strictly come dancing champions 2022 are--- hamza!— are... hamza! i came in a bit early there! spoiled _ are... hamza! i came in a bit early there! spoiled it _ are... hamza! i came in a bit early there! spoiled it before _ are... hamza! i came in a bit early there! spoiled it before it - there! spoiled it before it appeared. countryfile host hamza yassin had never had any dance lessons before taking part, but he and his partner jowita wowed viewers with a series of daring lifts. it wasn't just the lefts. he it wasn'tjust the lefts. he had incredible moves. he it wasn'tjust the lefts. he had incredible moves.— it wasn'tjust the lefts. he had incredible moves. he was a great dancer. i have _ incredible moves. he was a great dancer. i have never— incredible moves. he was a great dancer. i have never danced - incredible moves. he was a great i dancer. i have never danced before xxx if somebody told you they had never danced before, had never had a lesson, that is remarkable, isn't it? ~ , lesson, that is remarkable, isn't it? ~ y ._ . it? absolutely extraordinary. well done to all the _ it? absolutely extraordinary. well done to all the competitors. - it? absolutely extraordinary. well| done to all the competitors. helen skelton was phenomenal. ijust want to put it out there. skelton was phenomenal. i 'ust want to put it out thereh to put it out there. quarter past eitht. to put it out there. quarter past eight- let's _ to put it out there. quarter past eight. let's have _ to put it out there. quarter past eight. let's have a _ to put it out there. quarter past eight. let's have a look - to put it out there. quarter past eight. let's have a look at - to put it out there. quarter past eight. let's have a look at the i eight. let's have a look at the weather. a spectacular start to the morning in herne bay.

it is indeed. red sky in the morning? who needs that when you have got pinks? a change in the next 24 hours. chiefly from the risk of snow and ice before things turned milderfrom snow and ice before things turned milder from the south west later in the day. the biggest concern is in parts of northern and then. a amber weather warning in place for ice due to freezing rain. that could lead to dangerous travel conditions from late morning to late afternoon. to go with some snow on the hills as well. freezing rain is one very cold droplets of rain hit the surface, form a layer like this. very rare in the uk but it can be treacherous. if you need to travel lighter, please be careful. let us show you what is happening and how that is going to occur. we have got this weather front pushing its way in. cloud spilling ahead of that, which has caused these beautiful skies. it

will drag air from the mid—atlantic. mild air in the south—west. rain at times during the morning. rain until snow across wales. rain in northern ireland. because it is so cold at the moment, we could see icejust about anywhere. the main risk will be part of northern england. heavy snowfall through the afternoon across the higher ground of scotland. again, a few travel problems possible. temperatures by the end of the afternoon still struggling just above freezing through eastern areas. eight to 12 in the west. the mild air will get in. a reminder that today could be treacherous in some spots. if it is not the freezing rain or ice, it could be held now. it will turn back to reign in northern scotland data. tonight, what a different night. winds, rain at times, heavy and persistent during the first part of the night in the south. as you start your monday morning commute, take a look at these temperatures. eight to

13 degrees. friday morning we were talking about —11. atlantic air has been pushing up around that area of low pressure. it would bring a lot of cloud, limited sunshine. north and east of higher ground. outbreaks of rain. not a wash—out of a day. some dry intervals. the big story, even with the strength of the wind, compared to what we have been used to, we will see temperatures of 11 to, we will see temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees. as you go through the coming week it will stay on the maiga side of things, even if not as mild. wet and windy at times. the risk of snow and flooding. as for christmas weekend, i will have more details tomorrow morning. oh, that is tantalising. i details tomorrow morning. oh, that is tantalising. i am rla int oh, that is tantalising. i am playing my _ oh, that is tantalising. i am playing my cards _ oh, that is tantalising. i am playing my cards close - oh, that is tantalising. i am playing my cards close to i oh, that is tantalising. i am | playing my cards close to my oh, that is tantalising. i am playing my cards close to my chest for the time being. let's return to our top story now, and it's going to be another very difficult week for the nhs, with more strikes planned. on tuesday, there'll be another

12—hour walk—out by nurses at 44 trusts in england, six out of seven health boards in wales, and across northern ireland. and then on wednesday, ambulance staff will strike in all areas of england and wales, except the east of england. sara gorton is from unison, which represents the striking ambulance workers. she joins us from south london. there are so many different disputes at the moment, perhaps briefly you could outline for people what issue the ambulance staff have? 50. could outline for people what issue the ambulance staff have?- the ambulance staff have? so, the dis-ute the ambulance staff have? so, the dispute that _ the ambulance staff have? so, the dispute that has _ the ambulance staff have? so, the dispute that has been _ the ambulance staff have? so, the dispute that has been running - the ambulance staff have? so, the dispute that has been running for. dispute that has been running for more _ dispute that has been running for more than — dispute that has been running for more than five months now is about pay and _ more than five months now is about pay and staffing in the nhs. it's a failure _ pay and staffing in the nhs. it's a failure on — pay and staffing in the nhs. it's a failure on the part of the government to put in the urgent set of measures that are needed in order to stop _ of measures that are needed in order to stop people leaving jobs in the health— to stop people leaving jobs in the health service. that has contributed

to a situation where ambulance workers — to a situation where ambulance workers are no longer able to look after. _ workers are no longer able to look after. they— workers are no longer able to look after, they are not able to keep up with the _ after, they are not able to keep up with the cost of living, but most importantly, they cannot go to work confident— importantly, they cannot go to work confident they can deliver the standards of work and care to their patients— standards of work and care to their patients that they want to see. this is an entirely avoidable dispute. no ambulance — is an entirely avoidable dispute. no ambulance worker wants to be taking action _ ambulance worker wants to be taking action but _ ambulance worker wants to be taking action. but at the moment it looks inevitable — action. but at the moment it looks inevitable that this will go ahead next week. . . inevitable that this will go ahead next week. , , . inevitable that this will go ahead next week-— inevitable that this will go ahead next week. , , . . ., next week. give us an idea of the kind of reduction _ next week. give us an idea of the kind of reduction you _ next week. give us an idea of the kind of reduction you have - next week. give us an idea of the kind of reduction you have seen i next week. give us an idea of the | kind of reduction you have seen in staffing numbers because of people leaving? 50. staffing numbers because of people leavint ? . :: :: :: leaving? so, there are 133,000 vacancies across _ leaving? so, there are 133,000 vacancies across the _ leaving? so, there are 133,000 vacancies across the health - leaving? so, there are 133,000 - vacancies across the health service. and those _ vacancies across the health service. and those come to a bottleneck when it comes _ and those come to a bottleneck when it comes to— and those come to a bottleneck when it comes to ambulance services. there _ it comes to ambulance services. there is— it comes to ambulance services. there is a — it comes to ambulance services. there is a real difficulty in being able to— there is a real difficulty in being able to hand over patients at the a&e departments because of low staffing — a&e departments because of low staffing. we are struggling within

the ambulance service because we don't _ the ambulance service because we don't have — the ambulance service because we don't have enough staff there, but alsor _ don't have enough staff there, but also, gaps— don't have enough staff there, but also, gaps across the rest of the system — also, gaps across the rest of the system gave a bottleneck and it makes — system gave a bottleneck and it makes it — system gave a bottleneck and it makes it absolutely difficult for ambulance workers to be able to answer _ ambulance workers to be able to answer all— ambulance workers to be able to answer all of the calls. so, even a couple _ answer all of the calls. so, even a couple of— answer all of the calls. so, even a couple of years ago, most ambulance crew were _ couple of years ago, most ambulance crew were able to go to five or six incidents— crew were able to go to five or six incidents in— crew were able to go to five or six incidents in a ten or 12 hour shift, and these — incidents in a ten or 12 hour shift, and these days that is looking like one or— and these days that is looking like one or two — and these days that is looking like one or two. not only does that mean that those _ one or two. not only does that mean that those ambulance workers are not able to _ that those ambulance workers are not able to see _ that those ambulance workers are not able to see the full range of clinical— able to see the full range of clinical incidents they need to for their— clinical incidents they need to for their own — clinical incidents they need to for their own development, but that most critically— their own development, but that most critically means that people are waiting — critically means that people are waiting in— critically means that people are waiting in pain at home waiting for an ambulance, but also waiting at the back— an ambulance, but also waiting at the back of— an ambulance, but also waiting at the back of ambulances to be handed over for— the back of ambulances to be handed over for the _ the back of ambulances to be handed over for the urgent care they need. one thing _ over for the urgent care they need. one thing that has been said is you

will continue to go to real emergencies, serious emergencies. this will affect only non—life—threatening calls. can you give us an example of the kind of thing that maybe you won't go to now, something that is non—life—threatening why somebody won't get an ambulance on wednesday? so, all of the arrangements for emergency cover are being worked out at a local— emergency cover are being worked out at a local level. it is the employers' responsibility to set out what they— employers' responsibility to set out what they need to provide. that might— what they need to provide. that might have got much more complicated with the _ might have got much more complicated with the contingency plans that the government is intervened. so, the announcement last night of military personnel— announcement last night of military personnel may need —— may mean some of those _ personnel may need —— may mean some of those need _ personnel may need —— may mean some of those need revisiting. they will be carefully worked out and they will be _ be carefully worked out and they will be systems put in place to make sure that _ will be systems put in place to make sure that any life—threatening call will be _ sure that any life—threatening call will be responded to. we sure that any life-threatening call

will be responded to.— will be responded to. we were s-teakin will be responded to. we were speaking to — will be responded to. we were speaking to somebody - will be responded to. we were speaking to somebody from i will be responded to. we were i speaking to somebody from the will be responded to. we were - speaking to somebody from the nhs confederation earlier, who said taking action during winter pressures takes risks. sirjim mackie, who you will be familiar with, is quoted as saying the action by the ambulance teams is a completely different order of magnitude of risk, compared with the nurses' strikes. of course, they are almost coming together on consecutive days. and he was urging, the guy from the nhs confederation, for you and the government to be pragmatic, to try to solve this. are you willing to be pragmatic? irate you willing to be pragmatic? we would love to sit down and solve these _ would love to sit down and solve these. health workers want to be part of— these. health workers want to be part of the — these. health workers want to be part of the solution. trade unions want _ part of the solution. trade unions want to— part of the solution. trade unions want to be — part of the solution. trade unions want to be part of the solution to the staffing crisis in the nhs. we started _ the staffing crisis in the nhs. we started this year with a request to government to sit down and work with us to find _ government to sit down and work with us to find ways to stop the, to stop people _ us to find ways to stop the, to stop people leaving jobs in the nhs. they have been— people leaving jobs in the nhs. they have been stubbornly ignoring us, and we _

have been stubbornly ignoring us, and we have seen a number of those vacancies— and we have seen a number of those vacancies growing with every single month~ _ vacancies growing with every single month. every single month more people _ month. every single month more people are — month. every single month more people are waiting for treatment. every— people are waiting for treatment. every single month more people leave 'obs every single month more people leave jobs in _ every single month more people leave jobs in the _ every single month more people leave jobs in the health service. we have to do— jobs in the health service. we have to do something to turn this situation _ to do something to turn this situation around. do to do something to turn this situation around.— to do something to turn this situation around. , ., . .. , . situation around. do you accept that ou're situation around. do you accept that you're putting _ situation around. do you accept that you're putting patients _ situation around. do you accept that you're putting patients at _ situation around. do you accept that you're putting patients at great - you're putting patients at great risk in taking this action? 50. risk in taking this action? so, every single _ risk in taking this action? so, every single day _ risk in taking this action? so, every single day patients are being put at _ every single day patients are being put at risk— every single day patients are being put at risk of harm because of the staffing _ put at risk of harm because of the staffing crisis. obviously during a strike _ staffing crisis. obviously during a strike there is obviously more risk on strike — strike there is obviously more risk on strike days, but the hope is that by withdrawing their labour for one day, paramedics, emergency care assistants, — day, paramedics, emergency care assistants, come sit down with the government pragmatically to make the situation _ government pragmatically to make the situation for patients better from everyday — situation for patients better from everyday forward.— you can find out more about all the december strikes,

including a full rundown of which workers are taking industrial action on which dates, on the bbc news website. ukraine has decided on the act it will be sending to liverpool in may to defend its eurovision song contest title. it is being held in liverpool because it can't be held in ukraine because it can't be held in ukraine because of the ongoing situation with the russian war. tvorchi were chosen for their song "heart of steel" after a special tv show, which was broadcast from ad bomb shelter in kyiv. our entertainment reporter daniel rosney was watching — and his report contains flashing images. ukraine takes eurovision seriously. tvorchi! the war didn't get in the way of this live show. down these stairs is a kyiv metro station... gunfire.

..transformed into a bomb shelter when russia invaded. president zelensky has used one nearby before to address the public. from a bunker, to a tv studio. the decision to go underground was the first one that was taken, and it dictated ourfurther steps of organisation, because no matter if we have air raid alerts, or any other security challenges, still the work can continue. congratulations, ukraine! ukraine knows how to win. it first entered eurovision in 2003, and has won it three times since. it's sent emotional ballads... ..and ones that know how to entertain. upbeat dance music

the winner of the _ eurovision song contest 2022 is... ..ukraine! but it was this year's victory, three months after russia invaded, that emphasised who europe supported. i'm really proud that i'm ukrainian. there are still dreams for ukraine to win and to visit the concert. we came from dorset especially today for this concert. the band have been flying the blue and yellow flag across europe ever since, performing to thousands. translation: it's very important to represent our country - and show our ukrainian culture through the colours and music, and to some extent, to revive it. kalush orchestra have become music ambassadors for their country. at a time of pain, they brought pride. that support clearly continues, but it's now time to hand that eurovision baton on in preparation

for next year's contest. translation: we want to say thank | you to everyone who supported us, | who listened to the music and who is fighting on the front line, because it is important. we will try to do everything to present ukraine with dignity in liverpool. # don't care what you say. # don't care how you feel...# liverpool is hosting the song contest on behalf of ukraine, and tvorchi's song ensures the country's voice will definitely be heard loud and clear. daniel rosney, bbc news, we're joined now by claire mccolgan, who is leading the organisation of next year's eurovision song contest in liverpool. it isa it is a massive job. it is a massivejob. are it is a massive job. are you full throttle added already? irate it is a massive job. are you full throttle added already? we are because we _ throttle added already? we are because we are _ throttle added already? we are because we are doing -

throttle added already? we are. because we are doing something throttle added already? we are - because we are doing something that should _ because we are doing something that should be _ because we are doing something that should be done in a year, in six months — should be done in a year, in six months. the hull city is so excited. where _ months. the hull city is so excited. where do _ months. the hull city is so excited. where do you even start? there are the practicalities of finding a venue, which you did, but what is he next step? the venue, which you did, but what is he next ste-? �* �* venue, which you did, but what is he next ste . ? �* �* ., venue, which you did, but what is he next ste-? �* �* ., , ., . next step? the bbc do the show. we are not next step? the bbc do the show. we are rrot doing — next step? the bbc do the show. we are not doing the _ next step? the bbc do the show. we are not doing the show. _ next step? the bbc do the show. we are not doing the show. what - next step? the bbc do the show. we are not doing the show. what we i next step? the bbc do the show. we are not doing the show. what we do| are not doing the show. what we do in the _ are not doing the show. what we do in the city— are not doing the show. what we do in the city is — are not doing the show. what we do in the city is do everything around it, in the city is do everything around it. the _ in the city is do everything around it, the village, the club, the city looks— it, the village, the club, the city looks and — it, the village, the club, the city looks and feels. and obviously, our work— looks and feels. and obviously, our work with— looks and feels. and obviously, our work with ukraine, because we are hosting _ work with ukraine, because we are hosting this — work with ukraine, because we are hosting this on behalf of ukraine. that has— hosting this on behalf of ukraine. that has been an extra layer ofjust really— that has been an extra layer ofjust really interesting kind of creativity and we have got commissions going out. the city is behind _ commissions going out. the city is behind it — commissions going out. the city is behind it it— commissions going out. the city is behind it. . ., , commissions going out. the city is behind it. , . , . ~ behind it. it is really exciting. a lot to behind it. it is really exciting. a lotto do- _ behind it. it is really exciting. a lot to do. liverpool _ behind it. it is really exciting. a lot to do. liverpool is _ behind it. it is really exciting. a lot to do. liverpool is twinned i behind it. it is really exciting. a i lot to do. liverpool is twinned with odesa. is there of collaboration going on? liverpool almost will look a little bit like a ukrainian city? we do. we have lots of partners with ukraine _ we do. we have lots of partners with ukraine we — we do. we have lots of partners with ukraine. we work with ukraine institute — ukraine. we work with ukraine institute on the liverpool

commissions, partnerships between scouse _ commissions, partnerships between scouse artist and you create artists with ukrainian artists. we got the call out — with ukrainian artists. we got the call out. we got some of the project back in _ call out. we got some of the project back in. we've had 600 applications. they've _ back in. we've had 600 applications. they've gone down to 30. some of the work you _ they've gone down to 30. some of the work you will _ they've gone down to 30. some of the work you will see in liverpool during — work you will see in liverpool during that time isjust incredible. a kind _ during that time isjust incredible. a kind of— during that time isjust incredible. a kind of eurovision mash up with some _ a kind of eurovision mash up with some brilliant relationships between those _ some brilliant relationships between those two _ some brilliant relationships between those two different artists. and the whole _ those two different artists. and the whole city — those two different artists. and the whole city. it is how we make the city feel— whole city. it is how we make the city feel like ukraine as well. then the whole — city feel like ukraine as well. then the whole community in educating programme, how we work with kids in schools. _ programme, how we work with kids in schools. talk— programme, how we work with kids in schools, talk about peace, talk about— schools, talk about peace, talk about what eurovision means, which is about— about what eurovision means, which is about unity coming together. and all the _ is about unity coming together. and all the beautiful things your stands for. ., ., , all the beautiful things your stands for. ., . , , ., all the beautiful things your stands for. ., . , , all the beautiful things your stands for. ., ,. for. how many people do you expect to be hosting — for. how many people do you expect to be hosting in _ for. how many people do you expect to be hosting in the _ for. how many people do you expect to be hosting in the city? _ for. how many people do you expect to be hosting in the city? it - for. how many people do you expect to be hosting in the city? it is - to be hosting in the city? it is obvious to notjust the to be hosting in the city? it is obvious to not just the fans to be hosting in the city? it is obvious to notjust the fans coming to enjoy the show, but we hold kind ofjust to enjoy the show, but we hold kind of just cavalcade to enjoy the show, but we hold kind ofjust cavalcade of people involved in putting on a show at the competitors? there is one thing which is the show in the _

there is one thing which is the show in the arena — there is one thing which is the show in the arena in the finals and the semifinals— in the arena in the finals and the semifinals but we wanted to make it much _ semifinals but we wanted to make it much more — semifinals but we wanted to make it much more a festival occasion and people _ much more a festival occasion and people love univision, but if you don't _ people love univision, but if you don't love — people love univision, but if you don't love univision, you have the chance _ don't love univision, you have the chance to — don't love univision, you have the chance to come to the city —— eurovision— chance to come to the city —— eurovision and real experience at liverpool — eurovision and real experience at liverpool. why might how many artists _ liverpool. why might how many artists do — liverpool. why might how many artists do you have? so mike 100,000 in the _ artists do you have? so mike 100,000 in the build—up. we have 25,000 hotel— in the build—up. we have 25,000 hotel rooms so we have enough but they're _ hotel rooms so we have enough but they're quite full at the moment. in they're quite full at the moment. in terms they're quite full at the moment. terms of the they're quite full at the moment. in terms of the actual show, that is organised by the eurovision organisation the bbc, do you have any input into that? sign mike we are working collaboratively so we have input on what will come from liverpool but when you go sign mike

from the fan village it will all look the very much the same so we are all working together but the bbc will be responsible for the show. there are still making decisions about— there are still making decisions about selling the tickets but there will be _ about selling the tickets but there will be lots up thing in the city —— mike _ will be lots up thing in the city —— mike happening in the city which will be _ mike happening in the city which will be free, it is notjust about the event — will be free, it is notjust about the event in the arena.- the event in the arena. does it create security _ the event in the arena. does it create security challenges? i the event in the arena. does it i create security challenges? sign might all events do and will used to doing big events in the cities we work very closely with merseyside police and we have a partnership that goes back and that. on a scale of one to ten how excited are you already? sign mike really excited, you have got to enjoy it. willie was a much deeper meaning this year. —— it really has a much deeper meaning

this year with the situation in ukraine. sam ryder came so close. it will create with what happened last year. will create with what happened last ear. . ., ~ will create with what happened last ear. , ., ~ . ., year. yes with the work we are doing around eurovision. _ year. yes with the work we are doing around eurovision. thank— year. yes with the work we are doing around eurovision. thank you - year. yes with the work we are doing around eurovision. thank you very i around eurovision. thank you very much. around eurovision. thank you very much- she — around eurovision. thank you very much- she is _ around eurovision. thank you very much. she is spearheading - around eurovision. thank you very much. she is spearheading the i much. she is spearheading the organisation of eurovision which is being held in liverpool on behalf of ukraine. now sport. from the biggest prize in music to the biggest prize in football. this

is france versus argentina. we are talking about messi all the time, we want the fairy tale ending for him to finally get his hands in the world cup trophy. we will be watching messi, he has never won the world cup but france are looking to become only the third nation to when back to back tournaments. nesta mcgregor looks ahead to this afternoon's showdown. the spotlight brightest on two leading men. kylian mbappe and lionel messi, club team—mates divided by international duty. mbappe! their last meeting in this setting, russia 2018. the french 4—3 winners.

fast forward four years, messi is out for redemption. now aged 35, some say it is destiny for the striker to lift the trophy in what could be his last game for his country. i've played with messi and i know how good he is, and when messi's in a good mood, that makes everything a lot easierfor the team. i think everyone is playing of course for the argentina shirt, but also they are all playing for messi. meanwhile, atjust 23, kylian mbappe is trying to win back—to—back world cups. a rare feat which would put him in the same company as the likes of pele. is this kylian mbappe's chance to say, i am the future? well, he has already said it and he is the future because he is special. yeah, he has announced himself to the world.

if you haven't already, people watching this tournament now know. so often compared to him, messi can emulate the late diego maradona's triumph of 1986. the world's greatest player receives the world's most important football prize. as a football lover, i would like messi to win something with his national team, but as a french supporter, i need to get the third star. i don't have a ticket yet but i'm working on that. the hottest tickets in town, 89,000 of them, and with billions more around the world watching, who will give a performance worthy of this prize? nesta mcgregor, bbc news. so kick off at three o'clock — ready and waiting is nesta mcgregor it's messi v mbappe — but there's so much more to these two sides. what will be the defining difference between these two teams ? it's important that after five weeks

of football we recognise it is argentina versus france and not messi versus mbabbe and i'm sure both players would not care as long as it was when after 90 minutes if it was one of their team—mates. alvarez has been brilliant and scored four goals and their goalkeeper martinez made a great last—minute save against australia. if we talk about france mbappe may get the headlines but giroud has four goals and hugo lloris has been brilliant in goal and also antoine

griezeman has been brilliant. you are over there _ griezeman has been brilliant. you are over there at _ griezeman has been brilliant. you are over there at the minute. what is the atmosphere like i know there is the atmosphere like i know there is still a few hours to go before kick—off but are there many french and argentinian fans who have made thejourney? if! and argentinian fans who have made the journey?— the journey? if i had £1 for every messi i the journey? if i had £1 for every messi l have _ the journey? if i had £1 for every messi i have seen _ the journey? if i had £1 for every messi i have seen i _ the journey? if i had £1 for every messi i have seen i would - the journey? if i had £1 for every messi i have seen i would not i the journey? if i had £1 for everyj messi i have seen i would not be here working. they easily outnumber the french and lots of them made the trip directly from argentina, i was talking to a guy who spent £8,000 to be here for the duration of the tournament. today, december 18, be here for the duration of the tournament. today, december18, is the national day that marks the unification of qatar sort busy day

for and football. the romantics want to see messi walk off into the sunset with the trophy but mbabbe qatar is the chance to become the youngest person since pele two went back to back vr team—mates. —— to when trophies are back to back. and they are team—mates. the scottish premiership returned this weekend after a month away, with celtic restoring their nine—point lead over rangers by securing a 1—0 win over aberdeen. callum mcgregor�*s goal in the 87th minute was enough to see them secure all three points in theirfirst match since mid november. the third and final test

in karachi is nicely poised with play back underway after lunch on day two. england resumed on 7—1 in reply to pakistan's 304 all out, and lost opener ben duckett and then joe root first ball. ollie pope reached his 50 but was bowled by spinner abrar ahmed. that left england on 98—4. harry brook and captain ben stokes have the attack to the bowlers rebuilt the inningse looking assured until a complete misunderstanding led to stokes being run out for 26. a few moments ago england were 186—5. england have already won the series after victory in the first two tests. meanwhile, england's women have won their t20 series in the west indies. the tourists made 157—6 after deciding to bat in barbados. opener sophia dunkley top scored with 44. in reply, the west indies fell 18 runs short of their target with charlie dean taking four wickets.

england have an unassailable three—nil lead, with two matches left to play. after a week of speculation linking him with the england job, leicester tigers head coach steve borthwick has refused to confirm whether he'll be in charge for their next match. his side beat clermont auvergne 23—16 in the european champions cup — jasper wiese with the pick of the tries on their way to victory. borthwick is the favourite to fill the england vacancy after eddiejones was sacked. are you expecting to take charge of the team against gloucester next saturday? i think right now i want to enjoy the win today. two from two in the champions cup. i think it's been a great start, and as i said to the players all the time, you've got to make sure you enjoy the wins, and i'll enjoy that win today.

england hooker luke cowan—dickie made a triumphant return from injury to captain exeter. he scored a hat—trick of tries as the chiefs beat south african side bulls by 44 points to 14. mark selby will play luca brecel in snooker�*s english open final today. englishman selby knocked out defending champion neil robertson in the semis, beating the australian by six frames to four. brecel saw off mark allen in the other match. simon whitlock survived a big scare to reach the second round of the world darts championship. the australian veteran was taken all the way by asian champion christian perez, but the man they call "the wizard" showed his class in the deciding set to advance. and one of racing's greatest—ever flatjockeys frankie dettori has announced that 2023 will be his final season. at 52 years old, he's one of racing's best—known figures and has ridden more than 3,000 british winners since his first, back in 1987.

he's been champion jockey three times. dettori announced the news on social media. hi, everyone. as you know, next year will be my last year, 2023, so i want all of you to give me one last push. i will spend the winter in california and i'll be back here in the spring in the uk, and it will be my last farewell, so take care, merry christmas, and happy new year. ciao. he said he did not want to be cristiano ronaldo and put on the bench. many of us will know how hard it is to find an nhs dentist at the moment — but that problem is particularly stressful for pregnant women and new mothers. they're entitled to free dental care because pregnancy can

be bad for the teeth — but first they need to find a practice who'll have them. the british dental association estimates that more than 900,000 maternity appointments have been lost since lockdown. chair of the association, eddie crouch, joins us now. maternity appointments have been lost since lockdown. can you describe the link between the health of your teeth and the health of the mother, and the health of the baby?— of the baby? during pregnancy hormonal changes _ of the baby? during pregnancy hormonal changes are - of the baby? during pregnancy i hormonal changes are significant of the baby? during pregnancy - hormonal changes are significant and that can cause exacerbation and the worsening of gum problems are so pregnant ladies often suffer quite significant problems during pregnancy if they get some gum disease. their diet changes considerably during pregnancy and many suddenly sufferfrom considerably during pregnancy and many suddenly suffer from morning sickness and vomiting over teeth can cause damage as well. flan sickness and vomiting over teeth can cause damage as well.— sickness and vomiting over teeth can cause damage as well. can also have an kind of cause damage as well. can also have any kind of impact — cause damage as well. can also have any kind of impact on _ cause damage as well. can also have any kind of impact on the _ cause damage as well. can also have any kind of impact on the unborn i any kind of impact on the unborn

child? ,, .. . ., any kind of impact on the unborn child? ,, . ., ., child? significant infection for the mother, dental— child? significant infection for the mother, dental decay _ child? significant infection for the mother, dental decay causing i mother, dental decay causing abscesses, infections which get into the bloodstream, will have an effect on an unborn child as well and can damage developing teeth in the baby. that illustrates why it is very important pregnant women, new mothers, get free dental care. the problem of accessing nhs dentist is well known but can you just explain why it has become harder and harder to get that kind of service, to get signed up with an nhs dentist in this country? i signed up with an nhs dentist in this country?— this country? i think many of my colleagues _ this country? i think many of my colleagues have _ this country? i think many of my colleagues have got _ this country? i think many of my colleagues have got frustrated i colleagues have got frustrated waiting for a significant change to their working arrangements and sadly a significant number are now choosing to leave the nhs, and that is reducing the capacity for people to actually get an appointment. we are worried that that will continue if that is not urgent significant change. there have been some minor

tweaks recently that may make a small difference, but i met the minister this week. sadly, small difference, but i met the ministerthis week. sadly, is small difference, but i met the minister this week. sadly, is the first minister i have met in my two years as chair of the british dental association which in itself is not a great thing but we need more urgent change to encourage more of my colleagues to stay within the nhs to provide the care of pregnant mothers and many other hundreds of thousands of patients are missing. is it of patients are missing. is it sim-l of patients are missing. is it simply that _ of patients are missing. is it simply that it _ of patients are missing. is it simply that it is _ of patients are missing. is it simply that it is much - of patients are missing. is it simply that it is much more profitable to work privately than in the nhs? it profitable to work privately than in the nhs? , profitable to work privately than in thenhs? , the nhs? it is considerably unprofitable _ the nhs? it is considerably unprofitable to _ the nhs? it is considerably unprofitable to remain - the nhs? it is considerably unprofitable to remain in i the nhs? it is considerably i unprofitable to remain in the the nhs? it is considerably - unprofitable to remain in the nhs. many of my colleagues work at a loss providing nhs care and as a business that can't continue. we are suffering like every other business, increasing costs during inflation, i notice that the minister this week our ministers were talking about the review body. we are still waiting in

dentistry to have that uplift to our contracts. we nearly at the end of the financial year. it is not acceptable.— the financial year. it is not acce-table. ., . acceptable. you want the government to ste- u- acceptable. you want the government to step up and — acceptable. you want the government to step up and look _ acceptable. you want the government to step up and look again _ acceptable. you want the government to step up and look again at _ to step up and look again at contracts. a couple of really interesting e—mails, one from melanie who says i have a 13—week—old baby and i should be exempt from paying dentalfees, i breast—feeding and have been in constant pain for weeks. i need a root canal procedure and travelling to private dentists on thursday, 40 minutes away, as my dentist cannot do it. i will be paying £900. when asked about maternity exemption no solution was offered and was told nhs treatment was not an option unless i lived in london and even thenit unless i lived in london and even then it would be a two—year wait. and freya says, i had my baby in march and my entitlement will soon run out and i live in bristol and

that are not any nhs practices. children are entitled to free nhs appointments but no practice in bristol offers this. i pray that nothing goes wrong with the teeth of my family because we cannot afford to get the care especially with the current cost of living. if you can afford to pay privately are just about ok, but if you can't, what do you do? i about ok, but if you can't, what do ou do? ., about ok, but if you can't, what do ou do? . , ., you do? i have met patients that have taken _ you do? i have met patients that have taken their _ you do? i have met patients that have taken their own _ you do? i have met patients that have taken their own teeth - you do? i have met patients that have taken their own teeth out i you do? i have met patients that i have taken their own teeth out and thatis have taken their own teeth out and that is not acceptable in a civilised country. i met a lady in bury st edmunds were taken out 91t it needs sorting out collectively. —— she had taken out nine of her own teeth. at the moment we are seeing a lack of urgency. we had a new minister who was in place very shortly who mentioned abcd and dentist were involved in that but that did not last very long and we

need the new minister to get a grasp of the situation sorted out very quickly. example you courted at the beginning is probably someone requiring specialist care and sadly some of that specialist care is not commissioned by the nhs.- some of that specialist care is not commissioned by the nhs. thank you ve much commissioned by the nhs. thank you very much for— commissioned by the nhs. thank you very much for talking _ commissioned by the nhs. thank you very much for talking to _ commissioned by the nhs. thank you very much for talking to us _ commissioned by the nhs. thank you very much for talking to us and - commissioned by the nhs. thank you very much for talking to us and i - very much for talking to us and i suspect there will be loads of people in a similar situation. i will read the statement we have from the department of health and social care. we are committed to improving the access of patients to nhs dental care including training and recruiting more dentist. last year over 24,000 dentist performed nhs activity. we are investing over 3 billion a year to improve access to dental care and have chains dental contract to ensure dentists are paid for more complex work and are treating the maximum number of patients are possible. but we realise your experiences don't always tally with that. here's matt with a look at this morning's weather.

across many eastern areas a spectacular morning but it is a sign of weather change. much milder weather on away. it could be quite tricky to do with freezing rain falling in some parts of the country where unusually cold water droplets hits offices and freeze to form a layer. the more that foal�*s the bigger the layer gets and can cause a black ice and treacherous conditions on roads and pavements. —— the more that the ice falls. there is a number place and also some snow around. —— and amber warning. if it happens it can be treacherous. down towards the south—west rain moving in and to west wales and the isle of man and on the forward edge snow through the

welsh hills and sub zero temperatures across eastern areas, as the rain falls into colder air ice could bejust as the rain falls into colder air ice could be just about anywhere but the main risk northern england and snow becoming a problem on higher ground of central and southern scotland this afternoon but heavy rainfall across southern counties of england which will wash away some of the snow lying down. temperatures 11 degrees in the south, still very cold across northern and eastern areas. even although we have the met office amber warning across northern england, elsewhere in the north and east be wary and things could turn urgency with the risk of hell snow. -- ac. the urgency with the risk of hell snow. —— ac. the risk of snow on the hills. ——icy. with southerly winds. tonight will be one of them today and tomorrow we start the temperatures of 80 degrees to 14

degrees. that is because the air is coming from the mid—atlantic and dragged up by this area of low pressure which as well as cloud will bring fairly strong winds tomorrow, gale force across south—western areas may be touching 60 to 70 mph. rain coming and going. even with the strength of the wind, temperatures tomorrow 11 degrees to 15 degrees, substantially above where we have been of late. low pressure close by would continue with milder air coming from the north atlantic rather than mid—atlantic. monday rather than mid—atla ntic. monday will rather than mid—atlantic. monday will be the mildest of the day but with low pressure close by, there will be wet and windy weather at times and the risk of flooding a snow continues to melt but if you join us tomorrow on breakfast i will take you through the full forecast for the week.

strictly come dancing had its big finale last night. if you don't want to know who won — now�*s the time to go and put the kettle on. for the rest of us, here's our media and arts correspondent david sillito with a round—up of a spectacular night. your 2022 strictly come dancing finalists! after 13 weeks, it was down to the final four. fleur, hamza, helen and molly. three contestants who had made their name on children's tv and fleur east, who bought a bitt of her own barnstorming x—factor to strictly. the night, though, belonged to hamza yassin. 11 years ago, he was living in his car in scotland with hopes of being a wildlife cameraman. born in sudan, he arrived in the uk aged eight, and in his 205 moved to the highlands of scotland. when he began, he was more used to rugby than dancing but by the end

the judges in the crowd were all on theirfeet. cheering. the lifts went higher, your turns were spot on. there was a freedom to this dance you didn't have when he first did it. choreography to absolutely die for. how you did that with all of that hair is beyond me. brilliant! it is like you are watching music on the dance floor in your body. well done! cheering. there were a few shaky moments along the way, but by the end, cbeebies ranger hamza had won over both thejudges... cheering. ..and the public. hamza and jowita! cheering. hamza yassin, cameraman, wildlife presenter, and now a winner of strictly come dancing. david sillito, bbc news. we are joined now by the tv critic scott bryan.

i was glad to it stop there was two and half hours. normally there is one frontrunner or maybe do but overall the judges gave 30 or 40 points between all of them because the standards were incredibly high. some standout performances such as helen doing cabaret and fleur doing the remix of destinies child but i think hamza will stand out for being frivolous because it had so much joy in it. you kinda forgot he was dancing because he was really into the rhythm but he looks like he was enjoying himself and sometimes you see the performer trying to think about all the moves they have to go and get and other technical specifics they have to to hit but with hamza hejust breezed his way

through it. with hamza he 'ust breezed his way throu~h it. . with hamza he 'ust breezed his way throu~h it. , ., , , through it. him is not the best answer on _ through it. him is not the best answer on the _ through it. him is not the best answer on the night _ through it. him is not the best answer on the night according | through it. him is not the best i answer on the night according to through it. him is not the best - answer on the night according to the judges and actually came bottom of the leaderboard but that doesn't make any difference for the final because if the audience love him and they did, and connect with and which they did, and connect with and which the absolutely dead, and he has had this incredible jonny. the absolutely dead, and he has had this incrediblejonny. —— not the best dancer on the night. —— incredible journey. best dancer on the night. —— incrediblejourney. it best dancer on the night. -- incredible journey.— best dancer on the night. -- incredible journey. incredible “ourney. it is about t int to incredible journey. it is about trying to find _ incredible journey. it is about trying to find a _ incredible journey. it is about trying to find a relationship i incredible journey. it is about i trying to find a relationship with the audience as much as dancing and performing and i think many people warmed to the fact hamza hadn't really had any dancing experience prior to the series and i think that you see him develop over the course of it it allows you to have personalities you root for and i find it one of the competitions where that is not really about the final but when you see people

develop and hone their skills. when he had a glitter ball trophy and he gave the speech on the way he was talking about spending yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you, the top of the mountain is the start of the bottom of another one and always slowly is the fastest way to be for you want to be. i think people really related to all of that and i think that is why he managed to go and get through, because people really love them. find because people really love them. and 20 seconds if you can, sometimes people who don't will also get a big bonus in their career. do you see that happening for any of them? totally. how else are you going to get 11 million people watching something you do each time? the visibility is the thing and also it gives such great confidence to all the participants in the realise that because they are good at dancing they can try many other different things.

they can try many other different thints. ., ~' m , they can try many other different thints. ., ~ , . they can try many other different thints. ., ~ m , . ., things. thank you very much for your time. that's all from us today. breakfast is back from six o'clock tomorrow. have a great day.