good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today. described as a once in a generation arctic storm, it's bearing down on the united states, with temperatures as low as minus—a5 degrees celsius. another day of railway strikes begins, as postal workers and passport control staff continue their disputes. clashes on the streets of paris after three were killed by a gunman at a kurdish cultural centre. pep guardiola says kalvin phillips was overweight when he returned from the world cup, after the england midfielder was left out of manchester city's win over liverpool on thursday.

and we celebrate a0 years of christmas classic, the snowman, and its iconic soundtrack, walking in the air. good morning. it's christmas eve. our top story. around 250 million people in the us and canada are under severe weather warnings, as an unprecedented winter storm sweeps across north america. from alaska to texas, bone—chilling temperatures, blizzards and icy winds have caused widespread disruption and left more than a million homes and businesses without power. at least 12 deaths have been linked to the conditions. tom brada reports. once ina once in a generation whether out of the worst possible time. ice, wind, rain and extreme cold are wreaking havocin rain and extreme cold are wreaking havoc in the build—up to christmas.

trees have been ripped from the ground and power lines have been knocked out across the country. from maine to texas, more than i million people are without electricity. people are very frustrated because we pay our bills. all day it has been going in and out. i am really glad i have a fireplace because otherwise i would be freezing right now. , , ., ., , otherwise i would be freezing right now. ,, ., ., now. this is montana where it is so cold that boiling _ now. this is montana where it is so cold that boiling water— now. this is montana where it is so cold that boiling water thrown - now. this is montana where it is so cold that boiling water thrown into | cold that boiling water thrown into the air freezes instantly. forecasters warn in some places temperatures could drop to below —50 celsius. most of the attention is on the snow and ice. but america's east coast is facing another thread, flooding. in new york rain and strong winds have pushed sea water to shore, leaving cars and homes underwater. we to shore, leaving cars and homes underwater-— underwater. we have had ice, slidinu , underwater. we have had ice, sliding, snow, _ underwater. we have had ice,

sliding, snow, freezing - underwater. we have had ice, - sliding, snow, freezing temperatures and everything that mother nature could while other adults this weekend. . could while other adults this weekend-— could while other adults this weekend. . ., , ., weekend. travel conditions are treacherous. _ weekend. travel conditions are treacherous. there _ weekend. travel conditions are treacherous. there have - weekend. travel conditions are treacherous. there have been. weekend. travel conditions are - treacherous. there have been several fatal road crashes already. and airports are struggling during one of the busiest times of the year. thousands of flights have been cancelled. i am delayed here thousands of flights have been cancelled. lam delayed here because of the _ cancelled. iam delayed here because of the crazy— cancelled. lam delayed here because of the crazy storm. where i am going. — of the crazy storm. where i am going. i— of the crazy storm. where i am going, ijust heard it has been flooded — going, ijust heard it has been flooded. so, it is not the right time — flooded. so, it is not the right time for— flooded. so, it is not the right time for me to get in now. it is not an easy— time for me to get in now. it is not an easy visit — time for me to get in now. it is not an easy visit. but i am praying. trains— an easy visit. but i am praying. trains are _ an easy visit. but i am praying. trains are struggling too. american passenger rail company amtrak has suspended more than 20 roots. experts say the winter weather could develop into a bomb cyclone, a powerful storm which formed so quickly it resembles a bomb going off. millions of americans will now be hoping that the extreme cold

won't disrupt their christmas plans. tom braddock, bbc news. we're joined now by dan burritt from cbc news in vancouver. hello to you. what is the situation like where you are and how are people coping? like where you are and how are peeple c°pi"9?_ like where you are and how are people coping? difficult to say the least. people coping? difficult to say the least- hello _ people coping? difficult to say the least. hello to everybody - people coping? difficult to say the least. hello to everybody there. i people coping? difficult to say the i least. hello to everybody there. we have seen _ least. hello to everybody there. we have seen in parts of canada hundreds— have seen in parts of canada hundreds of thousands of people without — hundreds of thousands of people without power, multiple car crashes, people _ without power, multiple car crashes, people waiting at airports for days, some _ people waiting at airports for days, some of— people waiting at airports for days, some of them, trying to begin a flight _ some of them, trying to begin a flight out — some of them, trying to begin a flight out after they were all cancelled. here in british columbia, particularly — cancelled. here in british columbia, particularly on the south coast in vancouver, — particularly on the south coast in vancouver, it has been very difficult _ vancouver, it has been very difficult. we do not get normally the type — difficult. we do not get normally the type of snow and the type of cold the — the type of snow and the type of cold the rest of the country gets and the — and the rest of our: —— province gets _ and the rest of our: —— province gets there _ and the rest of our: —— province gets. there aren't many people here with winter— gets. there aren't many people here with winter tyres. we have seen a lot of— with winter tyres. we have seen a lot of people struggling in the snow and -- _ lot of people struggling in the snow and -- ih _ lot of people struggling in the snow and —— in this wet, heavy, dense

how _ and —— in this wet, heavy, dense how hour— and —— in this wet, heavy, dense now. hourtransit and —— in this wet, heavy, dense now. hour transit systems have ground — now. hour transit systems have ground to — now. hour transit systems have ground to a halt. some of them are working _ ground to a halt. some of them are working again but it has been a slow lo, working again but it has been a slow go, particularly for our ferry system _ go, particularly for our ferry system is _ go, particularly for our ferry system is going over to vancouver island _ system is going over to vancouver island and — system is going over to vancouver island and other small islands, lots of delays, — island and other small islands, lots of delays, simply because sometimes the crews— of delays, simply because sometimes the crews can't get to the terminal and they— the crews can't get to the terminal and they need a certain number of people _ and they need a certain number of people to — and they need a certain number of people to man the boats to get them around _ people to man the boats to get them around it— people to man the boats to get them around. it has been very difficult, particularly — around. it has been very difficult, particularly for those without homes, _ particularly for those without homes, those experiencing homelessness, they are already vulnerable and this weather has proven— vulnerable and this weather has proven ah — vulnerable and this weather has proven an even larger burden. how much longer _ proven an even larger burden. how much longer is _ proven an even larger burden. how much longer is it _ proven an even larger burden. finn much longer is it expected to last command what provisions are put in place? certain parts of the country not prepared to this kind of weather?— not prepared to this kind of weather? ., �* , , ., ., weather? that's right. the situation has changed — weather? that's right. the situation has changed here _ weather? that's right. the situation has changed here in _ weather? that's right. the situation has changed here in british - has changed here in british columbia, particularly the south coast, _ columbia, particularly the south coast, where we did have low temperatures between —10 and —15 celsius _ temperatures between —10 and —15 celsius. that has shifted now to more _ celsius. that has shifted now to more rain _ celsius. that has shifted now to more rain. part of the problem is that with — more rain. part of the problem is that with so _ more rain. part of the problem is that with so much snow on the ground, — that with so much snow on the ground, we are worried about localised _

ground, we are worried about localised flooding, not so much from the large _ localised flooding, not so much from the large rivers and streams, but people _ the large rivers and streams, but people in— the large rivers and streams, but people in and around their homes, whether— people in and around their homes, whether you have drainage issues, lrasins— whether you have drainage issues, basins being flooded, that is one of the big _ basins being flooded, that is one of the big concerns. we have seen shelters— the big concerns. we have seen shelters opening up, but with the region— shelters opening up, but with the region that already has a growing homeless — region that already has a growing homeless population, some of those shelters— homeless population, some of those shelters are already full. there are also concerns particularly around the spread of covid—19, with rsv and flu circulating, and putting people together— flu circulating, and putting people together in the situations, particularly indoors, is also a challenge. trues are working to keep the lruses— challenge. trues are working to keep the buses and bridges open. but some of them _ the buses and bridges open. but some of them are _ the buses and bridges open. but some of them are not ready for that yet. and we _ of them are not ready for that yet. and we can't forget it is christmas eve. people will be keen to spend time with family and loved ones. did most of the travel happened a few days ago, or is it still significantly a problem? we are riaht in significantly a problem? we are right in the _ significantly a problem? we are right in the middle _ significantly a problem? we are right in the middle of— significantly a problem? we are right in the middle of its - significantly a problem? we are right in the middle of its tail, i right in the middle of its tail, naga, — right in the middle of its tail, naga, and we have seen heartbroken

stories— naga, and we have seen heartbroken stories out— naga, and we have seen heartbroken stories out of vancouver national airport. — stories out of vancouver national airport, people spending the night there. _ airport, people spending the night there. not— airport, people spending the night there, not being able to shower, even _ there, not being able to shower, even find — there, not being able to shower, even find a — there, not being able to shower, even find a toothbrush. the airport authority— even find a toothbrush. the airport authority is — even find a toothbrush. the airport authority is now offering some of those _ authority is now offering some of those folks free hotel rooms and meals _ those folks free hotel rooms and meals eto — those folks free hotel rooms and meals etc. as you mentioned, people 'ust meals etc. as you mentioned, people just want— meals etc. as you mentioned, people just want to _ meals etc. as you mentioned, people just want to go home and we have had people _ just want to go home and we have had people try— just want to go home and we have had people try to get flights from here to other— people try to get flights from here to other destinations across this massive — to other destinations across this massive country, across the pacific. one massive country, across the pacific. 0ne family— massive country, across the pacific. one family was going to manila. their— one family was going to manila. their father drove ten hours to get there _ their father drove ten hours to get there and — their father drove ten hours to get there and they can't get there. others — there and they can't get there. others try— there and they can't get there. others try to go to taipei, and particularly in the middle of this covid-i9 — particularly in the middle of this covid—19 pandemic, with people being restricted _ covid—19 pandemic, with people being restricted for so long and not being able to— restricted for so long and not being able to fly— restricted for so long and not being able to fly as much as they used to, there _ able to fly as much as they used to, there is— able to fly as much as they used to, there is the — able to fly as much as they used to, there is the pent up desire to get where _ there is the pent up desire to get where they are going, particularly around _ where they are going, particularly around the holidays, very difficult for a _ around the holidays, very difficult for a lot _ around the holidays, very difficult for a lot of— around the holidays, very difficult for a lot of pupils. dan. _ for a lot of pupils. dan, thank you very much. rail passengers have been warned not to travel today unless absolutely necessary, as continued strike action is set to cause disruption. staff are set to walk out from six o'clock this evening. elsewhere, there is ongoing industrial action over pay, working

conditions and job security, including staff at passport control and postal workers. simon browning reports. it's the day before christmas, and all around the country train services are finishing early because of more strikes. rmt members walk out at 6pm. trains won't resume again until the morning of the 27th of december, with a later start than normal. the rail network must be clear before crews leave their posts, meaning many services will end by 3pm, and some of the last services of the day depart in the morning. from here in leeds to london without lner, the last service is at 09:16 in the morning. the advice from operators is to check before you travel. the dispute between rail bosses and unions about pay, job security and terms and conditions, shows no sign of a breakthrough. yesterday, the rmt union accused ministers of blocking rail employers from making a deal to break the strikes. rail bosses say

everyone is suffering. the rmt dispute, and the industrial action and the strikes, are having a really heavy impact, both on passengers, on their own members, who are losing thousands of pounds. and, of course, on on the economy, which is losing millions and millions of pounds every time there's a strike. and it's damaging the railway industry as well. limited trains on christmas eve is a worry for retailers, keen to maximise every penny from last minute high street shoppers. the problem with losing shoppers on such a key trading day like christmas eve, is that you can't really recover that spend. however much you want to, and however long you stay open, shoppers want to buy on christmas eve, and if they can't buy, they'll buy elsewhere. so some of that will be diverted to other businesses and other destinations elsewhere around the uk. but some of it will be lost for good, and particularly in hospitality, where you have to be in the restaurant, in the cafe, in the bar, to spend that money. and if you're not there,

it is never spent. and it's notjust the railways where travellers could struggle today. members of the public and commercial services union, including staff at passport control, begin their second day of walk—outs at six major airports and the port of new haven. the military is covering striking workers. i'm really sad and i'm disappointed about the disruption that is being caused to so many people's lives, particularly at christmas time. when it comes to — it's a difficult question of setting public sector pay. the government has acted fairly and reasonably in accepting all the recommendations of the public sector pay review bodies. next month's strike calendar already includes more from rail workers, nurses and a rescheduled ambulance strike. as christmas arrives, the friction across the public sector continues to crackle. simon browning, bbc news. there were clashes between protestors and police on the streets of paris last night, after a fatal gun attack yesterday.

three people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a kurdish cultural centre. violence later broke out between the police and a group who had gathered at the scene in the aftermath of the attack. a 69—year—old man has been arrested and a possible racist motive is being investigated. king charles will deliver his first christmas speech as monarch tomorrow, in an address which is expected to pay tribute to the legacy of his mother, queen elizabeth. a picture has been released of the king delivering his speech at st george's chapel in windsor. our religion editor, aleem maqbool reports. another moment of history, as, in st george's chapel at windsor castle, king charles records his first ever christmas message, a chance to reflect on the year, but also talk about faith. given its importance to him, we're likely to hear about interfaith relations. one of the first gatherings the new king convened, even

before the queen's funeral, was of 30 faith leaders. he told them he viewed britain as what he called a community of communities. at the start of the year, he commissioned portraits of holocaust survivors, including rachael levi, whose mother and three siblings — aged ten, eight and three — were all killed on arrival at auschwitz. she talks of her surprise at being honoured by the man who's now king. i appreciate it. and i appreciate that the prince of wales at the time should do this for all of us as survivors. and he goes on doing things and being so, so very, very hospitable in every way towards the survivors. that is a great thing, absolutely. and that gives us courage. but of course, the king has long shown an intense interest in people of many faiths.

he's often thrown himself into celebrating other cultures. but the king's regard for people of other religions doesn't always go down well. when he suggested, in the 90s, he looked at the constitutional role as defender of faith, not defender of the faith, some suggested he was sidelining the country's christian heritage, even wondering about his own beliefs. others say that's just a misunderstanding. all i can say is that he's been very explicit about his own faith, and from what i see of him, he does take faith and worship extremely seriously and is profoundly thoughtful about it. and i don't personally see any contradiction between the two. as i've said, the more you dig deep into your own faith, the more you're able to be open to others. and that has always been the king's point — that he feels it's part

of his christian duty to protect the practice of all faiths and none. ali maqbool, bbc news. the princess of wales will also reflect on the legacy of the late queen in a special christmas eve broadcast tonight. recorded as part of the annual royal foundation carol service at westminster abbey, princess catherine said the queen had held christmas close to her heart as a time that reminded us of the importance of faith, friendship and family. this year we've invited hundreds of inspiring individuals to the service, those who showcase the power of connectedness and community values, allowing us to continue her majesty's tradition of recognising and thanking those who have gone above and beyond to support others. her majesty leaves with us an incredible legacy, and one that has deeply inspired many of us.

and that will be shown tonight at 7pm and itv. just and that will be shown tonight at 7pm and w— 7pm and itv. just coming up to a uuarter 7pm and itv. just coming up to a quarter past _ 7pm and itv. just coming up to a quarter past six _ 7pm and itv. just coming up to a quarter past six on _ 7pm and itv. just coming up to a quarter past six on christmas - 7pm and itv. just coming up to al quarter past six on christmas eve. here's tomasz with a look at this morning's weather. good morning. good morning. are good morning. are you good morning. are you dreaming good morning. are you dreaming of good morning. are you dreaming of a white christmas? trio. good morning. are you dreaming of a white christmas?— white christmas? no, for me personally. _ white christmas? no, for me personally. i— white christmas? no, for me personally, i have _ white christmas? no, for me personally, i have had - white christmas? no, for me| personally, i have had enough white christmas? no, for me - personally, i have had enough snow. i am happy for there to be no snow. yeah. some of us may have a white christmas, probably late in the day on christmas day.— christmas, probably late in the day on christmas day. generally speaking thou:h it is on christmas day. generally speaking though it is going _ on christmas day. generally speaking though it is going to _ on christmas day. generally speaking though it is going to be _ on christmas day. generally speaking though it is going to be much - on christmas day. generally speaking though it is going to be much too - though it is going to be much too mild for any snow. i think many of us after that cold spell we have had recently, we could do with some mild weather. the mild air is coming from southern climes. you can see from the temperature or the air mass it is coming from the subtropics. just a little bit of cold in the north of scotland across the highlands. so, this morning we have some rain

across scotland. some of it is sleety across the high ground. elsewhere it is going to be a bright, even sunny day in places. but later in the afternoon i suspect there will be some showers towards there will be some showers towards the west of the uk. the best of the weather will be further east and south. very mild. i2 weather will be further east and south. very mild. 12 degrees. double figures widely across the country, actually. through the course of tonight it is going to be a bit of a mixed bag. clear spells, a few showers, quite blustery in the north of scotland. this is how we start christmas day, super mild, mild, mild right across the board. no frost on the way first thing tomorrow morning. you can see on sunday, christmas day, weather fronts close by. it would be a bit of a mixed bag for some of us on christmas day. watch the rain eating the south in the morning. could be wet in the south and south—east. showers expected in some of these

western areas. lots of sunny spells too. what we are going to be watching later in the days the wind in from the north, north—west tear into north—western parts of scotland, and that means that late in the day on christmas day, around the islands, we will probably see some snow falling. yes, it does look like it is going to be a white christmas. the morning is going to be pretty chilly. you can see subzero temperatures. if it starts snowing before midnight, we have got that white christmas. a few wintry showers on monday across the hilly areas of northern britain. it is going to be cold. cold air coming from the north. average for the time of the year. five in glasgow, nine in london. the run—up to the new year, saturday night, a bed early, staying pretty mild for many of the major towns and cities. a cooler blip middle of the week. on the whole it is pretty much business as

usual as far as the weather goes around this time of the year. blustery at times, rain at times, and relatively mild. stay up—to—date with blustery at times, rain at times, and relatively mild. stay up—to—date with the blustery at times, rain at times, and relatively mild. stay up—to—date with the old blustery at times, rain at times, and relatively mild. stay up—to—date with the old weather blustery at times, rain at times, and relatively mild. stay up—to—date with the old weather app. see you later. thank you. let's take a look at some of today's front pages. the mirror looks ahead to the king's christmas speech tomorrow, his first since becoming monarch in september. the paper says the king will lead tributes to his late mother, queen elizabeth ii. according to the times, prime minister rishi sunak is considering an initiative to cut back on early retirement. the paper dubs it a "midlife mot". ministers say the assessment will help older people identify opportunities for full time or part time work, mentoring and skills training. the telegraph carries a report about defence spending, with sources telling the paper that it is set to increase by one billion pounds to avoid a real—term cut over the next two years. and this is one of the most—read articles on the bbc news website.

an armoured personnel carrier filled with santas had to be freed by police after getting stuck in a cornish lane. the santas, who were believed to be on a pub crawl, got wedged in a hedge near hayle in cornwall. everything ok? are they are released? a bit worried about that. i think theyjust got into trouble for it. ijust saw it somewhere. just a little thought on people whose birthdays fall on christmas day. here are a few of them. well people whose birthdays are on christmas day. we've got helena christiansen, the model. ed davey, leader of the liberal democrats. we've got dido, the singer. and we've got annie lennox, who was born

on christmas day. sissy spacek, justin trudeau, the canadian prime minister. all born on christmas day. do they get double presence? talking of presence, right?— of presence, right? maybe if you were born _ of presence, right? maybe if you were born on _ of presence, right? maybe if you were born on christmas - of presence, right? maybe if you were born on christmas day. - of presence, right? maybe if you were born on christmas day. we| of presence, right? maybe if you - were born on christmas day. we are asking people for their picture thoughts. your enormous pile of double presence if you are christmas day and birthday. iiii double presence if you are christmas day and birthday-— day and birthday. if you are lucky. i don't day and birthday. if you are lucky. i don't think— day and birthday. if you are lucky. | don't think it — day and birthday. if you are lucky. i don't think it works _ day and birthday. if you are lucky. i don't think it works like - day and birthday. if you are lucky. i don't think it works like that - i don't think it works like that though. i don't think it works like that thou~h. ., ~ , ., �* though. no. well, it should. i'm auoin to though. no. well, it should. i'm going to introduce _ though. no. well, it should. i'm going to introduce you _ though. no. well, it should. i'm going to introduce you to - though. no. well, it should. i'm going to introduce you to the . going to introduce you to the protector, hms protector. place. it is the royal navy's ice patrol ship stationed in antarctica. the crew on—board is remote —— have been talking about what they are going to do on christmas day. so, one of them has been sent a lovely parcel, a mystery christmas day bucks from his

family. he says, iam mystery christmas day bucks from his family. he says, i am sure it is filled with plenty of sugar —based gifts and we share them. however, there is a tradition of secret santa on board. but the secret santa takes about a month. and what the crew does is they find things on board and they make things. so you can't buy a present, because obviously there are no shops in antarctica. dead face on things like that, for example? i'm trying to think about what you would find on board. if you what you would find on board. if you let me finish — what you would find on board. if you let me finish the _ what you would find on board. if you let me finish the story. _ what you would find on board. if gm. let me finish the story. morning. what you would find on board. if you let me finish the story. morning. he j let me finish the story. morning. he was paying attention. i _ let me finish the story. morning. he was paying attention. i absolutely i was paying attention. i absolutely was. i was paying attention. i absolutely was- i wasn't _ was paying attention. i absolutely was. i wasn'tjust _ was paying attention. i absolutely was. i wasn'tjust reading - was paying attention. i absolutely was. i wasn'tjust reading the - was paying attention. i absolutely. was. i wasn'tjust reading the sport back pages — was. i wasn'tjust reading the sport back pages. i was listening to every word _ back pages. i was listening to every word. ., ., word. here we are on board the vessel. word. here we are on board the vessel- the _ word. here we are on board the vessel. the tenant _ word. here we are on board the vessel. the tenant then - word. here we are on board the vessel. the tenant then frank l word. here we are on board the i vessel. the tenant then frank says the secret santa _ vessel. the tenant then frank says the secret santa is _ vessel. the tenant then frank says the secret santa is a _ vessel. the tenant then frank says the secret santa is a big _ vessel. the tenant then frank says the secret santa is a big event. - the secret santa is a big event. most people have spent the past month making presence, the more

creative, the better. last year i received a full set of bagpipes made from duct tape and mop handles. whilst it is not the same as being at home, it is always a special day. the other thing about hms protector is that it is the only ship in the navy with a sauna. the only ship in the navy with a sauna. if you think about it, they often have to have —— they often have to battle 20 foot waves. i think they get a sauna. d0 waves. i think they get a sauna. do they also have a solar? i'm sure they also have a solar? i'm sure they have a sonar and a sauna. fin they have a sonar and a sauna. on they have a sonar and a sauna. on the bagpipes, that is inventive and creative _ the bagpipes, that is inventive and creative somebody has put a lot of time and _ creative somebody has put a lot of time and thought into that. that is the thing _ time and thought into that. that is the thing about secret santa. it is easy to _ the thing about secret santa. it is easy to lruy— the thing about secret santa. it is easy to buy a voucher.— easy to buy a voucher. would you like the task _ easy to buy a voucher. would you like the task of _ easy to buy a voucher. would you like the task of seeing _ easy to buy a voucher. would you like the task of seeing what - easy to buy a voucher. would you like the task of seeing what you l easy to buy a voucher. would you l like the task of seeing what you can come up with by way of a christmas present during the time you are not sitting on the sofa?—

sitting on the sofa? there is nothin: sitting on the sofa? there is nothing i'd _ sitting on the sofa? there is nothing i'd love _ sitting on the sofa? there is nothing i'd love to _ sitting on the sofa? there is nothing i'd love to do - sitting on the sofa? there is nothing i'd love to do more, actually _ nothing i'd love to do more, actually. looking forward to it. have _ actually. looking forward to it. have we — actually. looking forward to it. have we got sellotape in the building? i have we got sellotape in the buildin: ? ., ., ~' have we got sellotape in the buildin: ? ., ., ,, ., ., have we got sellotape in the buildinu? ., ., ., ., building? i look forward to you two exchanuain building? i look forward to you two exchanging gifts — building? i look forward to you two exchanging gifts later. _ building? i look forward to you two exchanging gifts later. let's - building? i look forward to you two exchanging gifts later. let's do - exchanging gifts later. let's do sell —— some broadcasting, shall we? are you doing a present or not? let me have a think about it. that is my way are _ me have a think about it. that is my way are pretty much saying now. since _ way are pretty much saying now. since we — way are pretty much saying now. since we have been talking about what's _ since we have been talking about what's coming in the papers, there is a more _ what's coming in the papers, there is a more serious point here, because _ is a more serious point here, because if— is a more serious point here, because if you are kalvin phillips waking _ because if you are kalvin phillips waking up — because if you are kalvin phillips waking up some of these back pages this morning, this is... this waking up some of these back pages this morning, this is...— this morning, this is... this is not on. if this morning, this is. .. this is not on- if that— this morning, this is... this is not on. if that was _ this morning, this is... this is not on. if that was a _ this morning, this is... this is not on. if that was a woman - this morning, this is... this is not on. if that was a woman there - this morning, this is... this is not i on. if that was a woman there would be no comments like that about a female athlete made in public. agreed. pep guardiola said kalvin philtips— agreed. pep guardiola said kalvin phillips was left out of the squad that played liverpool on thursday because. —

that played liverpool on thursday because, not because he is injured, but because — because, not because he is injured, but because he is overweight. when guardiola _ but because he is overweight. when guardiola was asked to talk about more _ guardiola was asked to talk about more about it, he said it was a private — more about it, he said it was a private conversation. my question would _ private conversation. my question would be. — private conversation. my question would be, because the whole thing not have _ would be, because the whole thing not have been kept private? this was a fitness _ not have been kept private? this was a fitness issue. you knew the press was going _ a fitness issue. you knew the press was going to take it this way. i did think— was going to take it this way. i did think we _ was going to take it this way. i did think we were maybe passed these headlines — think we were maybe passed these headlines. we are clearly not. porky phillips— headlines. we are clearly not. porky phiiiips is— headlines. we are clearly not. porky phillips is not something that kalvin— phillips is not something that kalvin phillips would want to read about _ kalvin phillips would want to read about he — kalvin phillips would want to read about. he signed for £45 million from _ about. he signed for £45 million from leeds united in the summer. his career— from leeds united in the summer. his career at _ from leeds united in the summer. his career at the _ from leeds united in the summer. his career at the etihad has not taken off yet~ _ career at the etihad has not taken off yet~ he — career at the etihad has not taken off yet. he has played for city four times— off yet. he has played for city four times on— off yet. he has played for city four times on from the bench. the former leeds man wasn't in the squad for their win over liverpool on thursday. he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? i don't know. but it's the player's responsibility, is what you're saying? he didn't arrive in a condition

to training sessions, to play. because the reason i ask is because he's been away at the world cup, he's been around physios, nutritionists. did you expect him to be fit? no, no, no, absolutely. that's why he cannot play. when he will be ready, he will be play, but we need him. we need him a lot. is that a disappointment to you, a surprise? it was a private conversation with kalvin. city next playing on the 28th of december, against leeds united. let's _ december, against leeds united. let's stick— december, against leeds united. let's stick with what happened on the pitch — what a start it has been for new rangers boss michael beale — three games, three wins. a 1—0 win was enough to see off ross county last night. john lundstram the scorer as they move to within six points of celtic, who play st johnstone later. elsewhere, kilmarnock came from two goals down to draw 2—2 with motherwell. the most important thing was to get back down the road with three points, the clean sheet is very welcome after the last couple of

games. it lacked the drama of the last two games, but i'm actually happy with that. i thought we looked a little bit tired at times. we got into good areas. we wasn't as sharp into good areas. we wasn't as sharp in the final third, otherwise we could have killed off the game, because it was pretty comfortable, to be honest. ed slater says he feels pride ahead of the first ever slater cup in his honour. the 34—year—old was forced to retire from rugby earlier this year, after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. his two former sides — gloucester and leicester — play this afternoon in the premiership, with the trophy awarded to the winner in this game and the reverse fixture later in the season. ed having a cup named after him, and then occasions named after him, because there'll be two a season, which is great, you know, is really, really important. you know, it's really, really important for ed and his family and for us to acknowledge it, but obviously ed's a legend at both clubs. so i don't know where he'll sit. hopefully, he'll be supporting gloucester at the games. but, yeah, it's really, really meaningful to us and we want to put our best foot forward and make a real good display out of that game. the top two in rugby

union's premiership were both beaten last night. with second place sale throwing away a 14—0 half time lead to lose 20—14 to newcastle. leaders saracens suffered their first defeat of the season, beaten by london irish 29—20. both were down to 14 men by the time irish sealed their win with a late try from chandler cunningham—south, converted by paddyjackson, whose five penalties made the difference. sir geoff hurst has led the tributes to his england world cup winning team—mate george cohen, who has died at the age of 83. hurst called cohen a dear friend who everyone without exception says was a lovely man cohen played in every game of the world cup on home soil 56 years ago as the england team's right back, including in the 4—2 win over west germany in the final. he spent his entire club career with fulham and was also awarded an mbe in the year 2000. george was pure class. he was a gentleman. he had big standards and passed that

on to many people, myself included, and always used to tut if i ever wore anything but a suit and tie. but he was a classy person. to be a fulham player, to be a world cup player, and to be a classy man, was fantastic for us. there will be a minute's silence before — there will be a minute's silence before all— there will be a minute's silence before all the premier league matches— before all the premier league matches between the 26th and the 28th of— matches between the 26th and the 28th of december, in memory of george _ 28th of december, in memory of george cohen. throughout that sport i george cohen. throughout that sport i heard _ george cohen. throughout that sport i heard quite a bit of rustling paper. — i heard quite a bit of rustling paper, charlie. idon't i heard quite a bit of rustling paper, charlie. i don't know what i am turning — paper, charlie. i don't know what i am turning overto paper, charlie. i don't know what i am turning over to see. you were attempting — am turning over to see. you were attempting to make something. i don't _ attempting to make something. i don't guess what that is. it is unfinished — don't guess what that is. it is unfinished business, - don't guess what that is. it is unfinished business, i - don't guess what that is. it 3 unfinished business, ithink don't guess what that is. it 3 unfinished business, i think we'll say. i was trying to stay very quiet. i was my business. i will say this until later. is quiet. i was my business. i will say this until later.— this until later. is that a gift for me, for this until later. is that a gift for me. for naga? _ this until later. is that a gift for me, for naga? i— this until later. is that a gift for me, for naga? i don't - this until later. is that a gift for me, for naga? i don't know. i this until later. is that a gift for. me, for naga? i don't know. are this until later. is that a gift for- me, for naga? i don't know. are you auoin to me, for naga? i don't know. are you going to come _ me, for naga? i don't know. are you going to come back? _

me, for naga? i don't know. are you going to come back? i _ me, for naga? i don't know. are you going to come back? i think - me, for naga? i don't know. are you going to come back? i think i - me, for naga? i don't know. are you going to come back? i thinki might, | going to come back? i thinki might, es. going to come back? i thinki might, yes- pleased — going to come back? i thinki might, yes- pleased to _ going to come back? i thinki might, yes. pleased to hear— going to come back? i thinki might, yes. pleased to hear it. _ going to come back? i thinki might, yes. pleased to hear it. it— going to come back? i thinki might, yes. pleased to hear it. it wasn't - going to come back? i thinki might, yes. pleased to hear it. it wasn't a i yes. pleased to hear it. it wasn't a definitely yes- _ it's truly a christmas classic. this year marks a0 years since the release of the snowman and its magical soundtrack. walking in the air was first released back in 1982. and now it's being given a new lease of life. tim muffett reports. a0 years ago, an animated christmas film was shown on telly, the tale of a boy, james, and the snowman he builds. it was enchanting. # we're walking in the air # we're floating in the moonlit sky...# the story, the drawings, and the music. # our people far below...# but its most famous tune had been composed more than ten years before, by howard blake. working flat out in films and commercials,

he'd been warned by his doctor to slow down. dead in five years." i said, "i'm just going to get away from everything." so, i actually drove until i got to cornwall. i said, "i'm just going to get away from everything." so, i actually drove until i got to cornwall. do you remember where that tune came from, da da da da da da? it came to me on a beach in cornwall. when i wrote it, it was my recovery from what could i said, "i'm just going to get away from everything." so, i actually drove until i got to cornwall. ten years later, when channel four decided to turn a picture book by raymond briggs into a film, howard was asked to provide the music. a chance, finally to put his song to use.

it'sjust such a stunning melody. when violinist and tiktok star esther ebrahimi moved to the uk from france, aged ia, unable to speak english, it was the music of the snowman that spoke to her. it was my first christmas in the uk, and that's when i discovered all the english traditions of christmas, including the film the snowman. that was really useful when i couldn't speak english. to mark a0 years since the release of the film, howard has created this new arrangement for esther. for the video, just like the snowman himself,

esther went high above brighton, performing on top of the city's i360 attraction. one of the most stunning views, you could look at the stars and then the whole city of bright and lit up below. and, to quote the song, did children gaze open—mouthed, ta ken by surprise? it was a tiny bit late at night, but itjust honestly felt like i was walking in the air, you know? it really, really did. a christmas classic with a classical update. a tune that can still make hearts melt. tim muffett, bbc news.

it sounds beautiful. it a beautiful reworking or revisioning, whatever you call it. it sounds.— reworking or revisioning, whatever you call it. it sounds. although the oriainal is you call it. it sounds. although the original is wonderful. _ you call it. it sounds. although the original is wonderful. are - you call it. it sounds. although the original is wonderful. are you - you call it. it sounds. although the original is wonderful. are you in i you call it. it sounds. although the original is wonderful. are you in a l original is wonderful. are you in a christmassy mood, how you get egg ready for tomorrow, maybe the house is filled with wrapping paper and you are looking at it, going i can't bear it, i can't look at it. you are organised. everything is festively done and you are organised. you can e-mail us- — e—mail us. i don't know, it may not be, maybe your house is not remotely christmassy and you want to share that picture with us this morning.

you were saying about people having birthday. wes has been in touch t he says thanks for keeping me occupied, it is my birthday so will be enjoying the festivities. does he exlain enjoying the festivities. does he explain whether _ enjoying the festivities. does he explain whether it _ enjoying the festivities. does he explain whether it explain - enjoying the festivities. does he i explain whether it explain whether it ends up as a double celebration i it ends up as a double celebration i will ask. it ends up as a double celebration i will ask- in — it ends up as a double celebration i will ask. in the _ it ends up as a double celebration i will ask. in the meantime - it ends up as a double celebration i will ask. in the meantime enjoy i will ask. in the meantime en'oy review 2002. d will ask. in the meantime en'oy review 2002. this d will ask. in the meantime en'oy review 2002. this is i will ask. in the meantime en'oy review 2002. this is where h will ask. in the meantime enjoy review 2002. this is where we | will ask. in the meantime enjoy - review 2002. this is where we look back at huge change for the royal family. . a year the world mourned queen elizabeth ii. # i am the resurrection. her funeral a show of pomp and

precision like few had ever seen. # he that believeth in me. thousands joined the queue to see the queen lying in state. for the new king, his was a public grief. just three months earlier, the queen celebrated her platinum jubilee. with herfamily, the nation... oh, dear. and paddington. perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich? i always keep one for emergencies. so do i.

i keep mine in here. 0h! the last official duty of queen elizabeth ii at her balmoral estate in scotland, meeting the new prime minister — back then — liz truss. two days later came news that the queen was unwell and her doctors were concerned. members of the royal family flew to scotland. it was clear the situation was grave. just after 6.30pm on thursday 8th september, the announcement that an historic 70—year reign was at an end. the bbc is interrupting its normal programmes to bring you an important announcement.

buckingham palace has announced the death of her majesty queen elizabeth ii. in a statement, the palace said the queen died peacefully at balmoral this afternoon. a stable centre during a reign of immense change, the only monarch most had known. people wanted to pay their respects. the day after his mother's death, the new king, charles iii, returned to london from balmoral with camilla, the queen consort. before going into buckingham palace, he met the crowds gathered outside. cheering. then a first walk through the gates

as king and queen consort. from here, he made his first address to the nation as sovereign. and to my darling mama, as you begin your last greatjourney tojoin my dear late papa, i want simply to say this. thank you. thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years. may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. the days ahead were filled with ritual and ceremony, some of it dating back centuries. the crown of the united kingdom of

great britain and northern ireland is solely and rightfully come to the prince charles philip arthur george. god save the king. all: god save the king! the accession council gathered at st james's palace, former prime ministers, members of the royal family and other dignitaries, as charles iii was officially proclaimed as the new monarch. the queen's death at balmoral meant scotland would play an important role in the public mourning. three days after she died, the queen's coffin left the royal estate for edinburgh. slowly, the cortege wound through the breathtaking beauty of deeside, where the royal family had spent so many happy summers. the queen was a neighbour to many here, and they came out to say goodbye, sometimes

in their own unique way. arriving in edinburgh, the queen's coffin was first taken to the palace of holyroodhouse. in a moving moment, her daughter princess anne curtsied to her mother's coffin as it was taken into the royal residence. the following day, the focus moved to st giles' cathedral, where for almost 2a hours, the public filed past to view the lying at rest. on tuesday 13th september, the queen left scotland for the last time as the public mourning moved to london.

through the gloomy, drizzly skies, an raf aircraft brought the queen back to northolt, the raf base from where she had left her balmoral earlier in the summer. and as the evening set in, the state hearse took the queen to buckingham palace. through the suburbs of west london, traffic stopped, main roads closed, people came out to see. the involvement of the public was to be part of all events leading up to the funeral. thousands lined the streets of central london to see the journey to westminster hall for lying in state. the queen's four children walked behind their mother's coffin, as did some of her grandchildren including princes william and harry.

prince william has since spoken of the memories this brought back of his mother's funeral. at westminster hall, queen elizabeth ii lay in state until the day of her funeral. tens of thousands came to share this experience in silence, in prayer, sometimes in tears, and they had waited many hours to do so. the queue to see the queen lying in state became a place where memories were shared, friendships made. it stretched back for miles, and at times the waiting was reported to be close to 2a hours. but that didn't put people off. no one knows each other, we're all here on our own, and then there's the sense that everyone is here for the same reason. it's been tiring,

but it's been fine. there's been good banter and the queue's been moving. tired. my feet are absolutely tired. even well known faces joined. david beckham queued for more than 12 hours, saying it was just special to be there. the queen's family played their part here too. herfour children held a vigil at their mother's coffin in a deeply personal moment amidst the public mourning. as did her grandchildren, who stood in quiet contemplation. it was a reminder that this was a family grieving. before the king, there was duty too,

and a need to be seen around the uk. we're all very saddened by her loss. as well as time in scotland, the king also visited northern ireland, where he received condolences from across all political parties. deepest condolences. and he experienced a bit of leaky pen frustration as he signed the visitors' book at hillsborough castle. and he also went to wales before his mother's funeral, with a lengthy walkabout at cardiff castle. the king's sons were also visible during this period of royal mourning. the new prince and princess of wales visited the sandringham estate in norfolk to view tributes and thank staff and local people, many of whom had met the queen. i love that he has his guardsman t—shirt on. and a paddington as well. i think paddington might have

knocked the corgi off the top spot. but it was perhaps a surprise family visit in windsor that drew the most attention. two days after the queen died, two years after the duke and duchess of sussex left the uk, harry, meghan, william and catherine put their differences aside to see tributes left at windsor castle. maybe not a reconciliation, but a show of unity that many seemed pleased to see. the days of public mourning culminated here at westminster abbey, where one of the biggest gatherings ever seen in the uk of kings and queens, prime ministers and presidents, came for the state funeral of queen elizabeth ii. # i am the resurrection.

it was the final farewell. from herfamily... from her country, and beyond. the queen herself had helped choose the readings and music. the funeral service reflected the queen's deep faith and dedication to duty. service in life, hope in death. all who follow the queen's example and inspiration of trust and faith in god can with her say, "we will meet again". it ended with the national anthem. # send him victorious,

happy and glorious. # long to reign over us. # god save the king. after the service, the procession from westminster abbey was at times extraordinary in its pace, precision and pageantry.

the queen was on her way to windsor for the last time. the roads were free of traffic, the pavements full of people. windsor was the place she called home in recent years. up the long walk to the castle gates, the funeral cortege passed emma, the queen's fell pony. and then, in the castle quadrangle, the queen's beloved corgis came to say goodbye. the committal service in st george's chapel was full of symbolism and ritual, all marking the end of this life and reign. as well as the orb and sceptre, the imperial state crown was moved from the top of the coffin

to the altar. and the lord chamberlain, head of the queen's household, broke his wand of office and placed it on the coffin, again a sign that the reign of queen elizabeth ii was over. the final sound to echo around the chapel, the piper�*s lament, fading into the distance as he walked towards the castle. the period of public mourning was now over. the queen was laid to rest alongside her husband, her father and her mother. before her death, the queen had much to celebrate this year.

back injune, four days of events marked the platinum jubilee, the first in british history for the longest reigning monarch. it began with trooping the colour through horse guards parade. then attention shifted to the balcony of buckingham palace, as the crowds moved forward for a closer look at the queen and a very special fly—past, although her great grandson prince louis threatened to steal the show. we're going to cut the ribbon to officially say this party is open! it was an extended holiday

weekend for britain. but the queen's health meant much of the celebrating was done without her. she wasn't well enough to be at the thanksgiving service at st paul's cathedral, but her family were in full attendance, including the duke and duchess of sussex, making their only official appearance at the platinum jubilee. the following day, it was party at the palace, and that special guest invited for tea. thank you for having me. i do hope you're having a lovelyjubilee. tea? oh, yes, please. some of the world's most well—known musicians had

buckingham palace as their backdrop for the party. # notorious! which ended with a spectacular drone light show in the dark summer sky. the final day of the jubilee celebrations, and the pageant took centre stage. quirky, eccentric reminders of the decades of the queen's reign. the royal family seemed to love it. prince louis again got himself noticed. but the most poignant moment, the queen's last appearance on the balcony. we now know this was more than just thank you. it was the last time we'd see her in this familiar location,

where so many key moments, so many national memories had been made. for the king, there was now the adjustment to life as sovereign. his early engagements took him around the uk, meeting a range of communities. in a rainy york, he unveiled a statue to his mother that had been commissioned for herjubilee. there was also a walkabout in the city, now a regular feature of his engagements. but here, four eggs were thrown at the king as he met people in york. he barely flinched. none of them actually hit. it was, though, a reminder of the risk that comes with this kind of event.

on safer territory in the grandeur of buckingham palace, the king hosted his first state visit as monarch, welcoming the south african president. the queen consort is also carving out her new role in public life. a reception for those working to support victims of domestic violence reinforced this issue as a priority for her. but during the event, an exchange between a former lady in waiting and a guest at the reception made headlines. charity chief executive ngozi fulani said lady susan hussey repeatedly asked her where she was "really" from, causing upset and offence. buckingham palace described lady susan's questioning as unacceptable. a spokesperson for the prince of wales said racism had no place in our society.

but almost three weeks after the exchange, the two women met at buckingham palace, where ngozi fulani accepted lady susan's apology. lady susan also said she would deepen her awareness of the issues raised. three, two, one! the racism story came as the prince and princess of wales arrived in america for their first international trip since the death of the queen. the visit included a meeting with president biden for prince william at thejfk library. the couple also managed a night out at the basketball, where they enjoyed the full spectator experience. and were on the green carpet for the earthshot awards prize ceremony, the project launched by prince william to reward environmental innovation. but it was a visit where they found themselves dealing with some unexpected issues.

the trip here to america was tricky at times. the prince and princess of wales took the view that they wouldn't be distracted by other things. the problem was, that wasn't always easy. while william and catherine were in boston, netflix released a trailerfor their harry & meghan documentary series. doesn't it make more sense to hear our story from us? it changed the conversation around the trip, attention drawn once again to the divisions within the royal family. during the six episodes, the duke and duchess of sussex shared insights into how they met and theirfamily life, with previously unseen footage. archie took his very first steps right here. but they were also critical of the royal household, of the support they had received,

of the way they had been treated. they spoke of media manipulation and intrusion. as harry and meghan tried to negotiate their departure from the uk and royal duty, harry met with his immediate family at sandringham. he said it didn't go well, describing a fractured family relationship. it was terrifying to have my brother scream and shout at me and my father say things that simply weren't true, and my grandmother quietly sit there and take it all in. but you have to understand that from the family's perspective, especially from hers, there are ways of doing things and her ultimate sort of mission goal/responsibility is the institution. it was very much their side of the story. from the royal family, there was no official response to the series. getting the tone right on international royal tours has proved a difficult area, particularly in countries considering removing the british monarch as their head of state.

injamaica in march, these pictures of the prince and princess of wales were seen as clumsy and outdated, as was an engagement designed as a tribute to a previous visit the queen had made here. much of the tour was more positive. the welcome was warm. but as the visit ended, prince william issued a statement acknowledging that the trip had caused him to reflect and learn. in a year where the royal family has grappled with grief and fallout, the pictures of prince george, prince louis and princess charlotte starting a new school together with mum and dad as support were a real moment of happiness.

thank you so much. george, welcome. hello, louis, welcome. and welcome, charlotte. lovely to have you with us. the family has now moved to windsor from kensington palace, living in adelaide cottage within the castle grounds. there have been indications too in recent months of the kind of work prince william wants to concentrate on. out and about in london selling the big issue, homelessness will feature strongly. but 2022 will be forever marked by the death of queen elizabeth ii, the year that the reign of britain's longest serving monarch came to an end, the year that a royal family shared its private grief amidst a very public mourning.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today. described as a "once in a generation" arctic storm, it's bearing down on the united states, with temperatures as low as minus—a5 degrees celsius. another day of railway strikes begins as postal workers and passport control staff continue their disputes. we are in plymouth to witness an attempt on a world record. triple

amputee mark ormrod, injured in afghanistan 15 years ago today, will attempt to break a record for open water swimming. pep guardiola says kalvin phillips was overweight when he returned from the world cup, after the england midfielder was left out of manchester city's win over liverpool on thursday. are you dreaming of a white christmas? the question is, where? where and when is it going to snow coming up in the weather forecast. but don't hold your breath! good morning. it's christmas eve. around 250 million people in the us and canada are under severe weather warnings as an unprecedented winter storm sweeps across north america. from alaska to texas, bone—chilling temperatures, blizzards and icy winds have caused widespread disruption and left more than a million homes and businesses without power. at least 12 deaths have been linked to the conditions. tom brada reports.

once in a generation weather at the worst possible time. ice, wind, rain and extreme cold are wreaking havoc in the build—up to christmas. trees have been ripped from the ground and power lines have been knocked out across the country. from maine to texas, more than one million people are without electricity. it is very frustrating because we pay our bills. all day it has been going in and out. i am really glad i have a fireplace because otherwise i would be freezing right now. this is montana, where it is so cold that boiling water thrown into the air freezes instantly. forecasters warn in some places temperatures could drop to below —50 celsius. most of the attention is on the snow and ice. but america's east coast is facing another threat, flooding. in new york, rain and strong winds

have pushed sea water to shore, leaving cars and homes underwater. we have had ice, sliding, snow, freezing temperatures and everything that mother nature could while other adults this weekend. travel conditions are treacherous. there have been several fatal road crashes already. and airports are struggling during one of the busiest times of the year. thousands of flights have been cancelled. trains are struggling too. american passenger rail company amtrak has suspended more than 20 routes. experts say the winter weather could develop into a bomb cyclone, a powerful storm which formed so quickly it resembles a bomb going off. millions of americans will now be hoping that the extreme cold won't disrupt their christmas plans. tom brada, bbc news.

we'rejoined from washington by our reporter bernd debusmann junior. good morning to you. tell us about conditions?— conditions? well, it's extremely cold and it _ conditions? well, it's extremely cold and it has _ conditions? well, it's extremely cold and it has made _ conditions? well, it's extremely cold and it has made for- conditions? well, it's extremely cold and it has made for a - conditions? well, it's extremely cold and it has made for a very. cold and it has made for a very chaotic— cold and it has made for a very chaotic start to the christmas weekend. as was mentioned in the segment. — weekend. as was mentioned in the segment, the road conditions seem to be the _ segment, the road conditions seem to be the big _ segment, the road conditions seem to be the big concern. more than a dozen _ be the big concern. more than a dozen people have been killed. in ohio in _ dozen people have been killed. in ohio in particular doubt was one unfortunate crash with 50 vehicles that led _ unfortunate crash with 50 vehicles that led to — unfortunate crash with 50 vehicles that led to at least four fatalities. with christmas eve coming — fatalities. with christmas eve coming up, a lot of people are in a hurry— coming up, a lot of people are in a hurry to— coming up, a lot of people are in a hurry to get— coming up, a lot of people are in a hurry to get home. the conditions have _ hurry to get home. the conditions have made — hurry to get home. the conditions have made it impossible for many thousands— have made it impossible for many thousands of people to make it home in time _ thousands of people to make it home in time for— thousands of people to make it home in time for the beginning of christmas eve.— in time for the beginning of christmas eve. clearly for some eo - le in christmas eve. clearly for some people in the — christmas eve. clearly for some people in the usa, _ christmas eve. clearly for some people in the usa, they - christmas eve. clearly for some people in the usa, they would l christmas eve. clearly for some i people in the usa, they would be used to some degree of these kind of conditions. but it is so widespread?

it is, and i think that is one thing that has— it is, and i think that is one thing that has kind of gripped the attention of americans, even in places— attention of americans, even in places like _ attention of americans, even in places like florida or southern texas. — places like florida or southern texas, where i was a few days ago, they are _ texas, where i was a few days ago, they are seeing temperatures they are not— they are seeing temperatures they are not used to. they don't have the infrastructure for that. in tallahassee, for example, they are going _ tallahassee, for example, they are going to _ tallahassee, for example, they are going to have the coldest christmas eve they— going to have the coldest christmas eve they have had on record. where i am in _ eve they have had on record. where i am in washington or it will be the second _ am in washington or it will be the second coldest christmas eve we have ever had _ second coldest christmas eve we have ever had on _ second coldest christmas eve we have ever had on record. and that's kind of given— ever had on record. and that's kind of given people a lot of concern, especially— of given people a lot of concern, especially here in washington, for example. — especially here in washington, for example, homeless people. there is not the _ example, homeless people. there is not the infrastructure in a lot of these _ not the infrastructure in a lot of these cities but this degree of cold temperature. find these cities but this degree of cold temperature-— these cities but this degree of cold tem erature. . , ., , , ., temperature. and give us a sense of what it is like _ temperature. and give us a sense of what it is like outdoors? _ temperature. and give us a sense of what it is like outdoors? you - temperature. and give us a sense of what it is like outdoors? you are - what it is like outdoors? you are talking about record temperatures where you are. i know there are conditions where you can get frostbite within a matter of minutes of being outside?— of being outside? well, thankfully here in washington _ of being outside? well, thankfully

here in washington it _ of being outside? well, thankfully here in washington it is _ of being outside? well, thankfully here in washington it is not - of being outside? well, thankfully here in washington it is not that i here in washington it is not that cold _ herein washington it is not that cold i_ here in washington it is not that cold. i went out about an hour ago and it— cold. i went out about an hour ago and it was— cold. i went out about an hour ago and it was about —13, which is of course _ and it was about —13, which is of course very— and it was about —13, which is of course very cold and very uncomfortable, but there are other places. _ uncomfortable, but there are other places. for— uncomfortable, but there are other places, for example in montana, where _ places, for example in montana, where they are seeing —ao, —a5. it's extremely— where they are seeing —ao, —a5. it's extremely dangerous to be out. even more _ extremely dangerous to be out. even more dangerous to be driving in those _ more dangerous to be driving in those conditions where the point —— to the _ those conditions where the point —— to the point— those conditions where the point —— to the point where president biden himself— to the point where president biden himself had to urge americans to take it _ himself had to urge americans to take it seriously. in temperatures of -40. — take it seriously. in temperatures of —ao, they can get very deadly, very— of —ao, they can get very deadly, very quickly. i of -40, they can get very deadly, very quickly-— very quickly. i am assuming the authorities are caught _ very quickly. i am assuming the authorities are caught betweenl advising people to be careful, maybe stay at home, but lots of people want to travel and see their loved ones? . . want to travel and see their loved ones? ., , ., ., . ones? yeah, it is quite a balancing act. the government _ ones? yeah, it is quite a balancing act. the government and - ones? yeah, it is quite a balancing act. the government and of - ones? yeah, it is quite a balancing act. the government and of the i act. the government and of the airlines— act. the government and of the airlines are _ act. the government and of the airlines are doing what they can to -et airlines are doing what they can to get people home quickly. but every time a _ get people home quickly. but every time a flight is cancelled or delayed, it has a knock—on effect. in delayed, it has a knock—on effect. in my— delayed, it has a knock—on effect. in my case. — delayed, it has a knock—on effect. in my case, for example, i flew back from _ in my case, for example, i flew back from texas — in my case, for example, i flew back from texas yesterday. one delayed

fli-ht from texas yesterday. one delayed flight led _ from texas yesterday. one delayed flight led to one —most collection, which _ flight led to one —most collection, which led — flight led to one —most collection, which led to another delayed flight, eventually lost bags. there is a lot of frustration in particular for people — of frustration in particular for people trying to travel at the moment— people trying to travel at the moment and there's really not much that can _ moment and there's really not much that can be — moment and there's really not much that can be done. in buffalo, new york. _ that can be done. in buffalo, new york. they— that can be done. in buffalo, new york, they have had to close the airport _ york, they have had to close the airport because it is not safe to land _ airport because it is not safe to land on — airport because it is not safe to land on aircraft on an icy runway like that — land on aircraft on an icy runway like that. . ~ land on aircraft on an icy runway like that. ., ,, , ., land on aircraft on an icy runway like that. . ~' , ., ., land on aircraft on an icy runway like that. ., ,, , ., ., ., , like that. thank you for 'oining us this morning. i like that. thank you for 'oining us this morning. it like that. thank you for 'oining us this morning. i am _ like that. thank you for 'oining us this morning. i am glad- like that. thank you forjoining us this morning. i am glad you - like that. thank you forjoining us this morning. i am glad you are i like that. thank you forjoining us | this morning. i am glad you are at home and safe for christmas. thank you. home and safe for christmas. thank ou. . ~' home and safe for christmas. thank ou. . ~ , ., rail passengers have been warned not to travel today unless absolutely necessary, as continued strike action is set to cause disruption. trains will finish at around 3pm before workers walk—out at 6pm. elsewhere, there is ongoing industrial action over pay, working conditions and job security, including staff at passport control and postal workers. simon browning reports. it's the day before christmas, and all around the country train services are finishing early because of more strikes. rmt members walk out at 6pm.

trains won't resume again until the morning of the 27th of december, with a later start than normal. the rail network must be clear before crews leave their posts, meaning many services will end by 3pm, and some of the last services of the day depart in the morning. from here in leeds to london with lner, the last service is at 09:a5 in the morning. the advice from operators is to check before you travel. the dispute between rail bosses and unions about pay, job security and terms and conditions, shows no sign of a breakthrough. yesterday, the rmt union accused ministers of blocking rail employers from making a deal to break the strikes. rail bosses say everyone is suffering. the rmt dispute, and the industrial action and the strikes, are having a really heavy impact, both on passengers, on their own members, who are losing thousands of pounds. and, of course, on on the economy, which is losing millions and millions of pounds

every time there's a strike. and it's damaging the railway industry as well. limited trains on christmas eve is a worry for retailers, keen to maximise every penny from last minute high street shoppers. the problem with losing shoppers on such a key trading day like christmas eve, is that you can't really recover that spend. however much you want to, and however long you stay open, shoppers want to buy on christmas eve, and if they can't buy, they'll buy elsewhere. so some of that will be diverted to other businesses and other destinations elsewhere around the uk. but some of it will be lost for good, and particularly in hospitality, where you have to be in the restaurant, in the cafe, in the bar, to spend that money. and if you're not there, it is never spent. and it's notjust the railways where travellers could struggle today. members of the public and commercial services union, including staff at passport control, begin their second day of walk—outs at six major airports and the port of new haven. the military is covering striking workers. i'm really sad and i'm disappointed

about the disruption that is being caused to so many people's lives, particularly at christmas time. when it comes to — it's a difficult question of setting public sector pay. the government has acted fairly and reasonably in accepting all the recommendations of the public sector pay review bodies. next month's strike calendar already includes more from rail workers, nurses and a rescheduled ambulance strike. as christmas arrives, the friction across the public sector continues to crackle. simon browning, bbc news. our business reporter noor nanji is at paddington station for us this morning. good morning. perhaps not such a great morning for passengers who really need to travel today? that's riuht. really need to travel today? that's riht. it really need to travel today? that's riuht. it is really need to travel today? that's right. it is the _ really need to travel today? that's right. it is the great _ really need to travel today? that's right. it is the great christmas - right. it is the great christmas getaway— right. it is the great christmas getaway built for passengers the race is— getaway built for passengers the race is on— getaway built for passengers the race is on to try to get home for christmas — race is on to try to get home for christmas before those rail strikes start later — christmas before those rail strikes start later today. we have been told that services will start to wind

down — that services will start to wind down from around lunchtime. most trains— down from around lunchtime. most trains will— down from around lunchtime. most trains will stop by around three pmb for the _ trains will stop by around three pmb for the walk—outs start 6pm. here at paddington— for the walk—outs start 6pm. here at paddington station is fairly quiet. it is paddington station is fairly quiet. it is still— paddington station is fairly quiet. it is still pretty early in the morning _ it is still pretty early in the morning. judging by these scenes are so far. _ morning. judging by these scenes are so far. it _ morning. judging by these scenes are so far, it does seem like many passengers have heeded the warnings to avoid _ passengers have heeded the warnings to avoid travelling today if they can. _ to avoid travelling today if they can. and — to avoid travelling today if they can, and perhaps plan theirjourneys for earlier— can, and perhaps plan theirjourneys for earlier in— can, and perhaps plan theirjourneys for earlier in the week. and indeed speaking _ for earlier in the week. and indeed speaking to— for earlier in the week. and indeed speaking to some of the train operating companies it does seem like that— operating companies it does seem like that is— operating companies it does seem like that is what people were doing, travelling _ like that is what people were doing, travelling early in the week and perhaps— travelling early in the week and perhaps cancelling some of their bookings— perhaps cancelling some of their bookings for today. but not everybody would have been able to do that. everybody would have been able to do that for— everybody would have been able to do that. for example, shift workers or people _ that. for example, shift workers or people with — that. for example, shift workers or people with other commitments. we have been— people with other commitments. we have been speaking to a couple of people _ have been speaking to a couple of people today who have just finished shifts _ people today who have just finished shifts and _ people today who have just finished shifts and have come here after 12 hours _ shifts and have come here after 12 hours of _ shifts and have come here after 12 hours of work and they are trying to -et hours of work and they are trying to get home _ hours of work and they are trying to get home in— hours of work and they are trying to get home in time for christmas. there _ get home in time for christmas. there are — get home in time for christmas. there are knock—on effects elsewhere. on the road network, expected — elsewhere. on the road network, expected to be very busy as people try to _ expected to be very busy as people try to avoid — expected to be very busy as people try to avoid the railways. there is disruption —

try to avoid the railways. there is disruption elsewhere on the network, the travel— disruption elsewhere on the network, the travel network, including at airports — the travel network, including at airports and the port of newhaven. thank— airports and the port of newhaven. thank you — airports and the port of newhaven. thank you very much. nor najee at paddington. there were clashes between protestors and police on the streets of paris last night, after a fatal gun attack yesterday. three people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a kurdish cultural centre. our paris correspondent hugh schofield joins us this morning. hugh, what more do we know about this attack and the violence that followed? well, a man, we now know he is 69 years— well, a man, we now know he is 69 years old. _ well, a man, we now know he is 69 years old. a — well, a man, we now know he is 69 years old, a man from paris, brought a handgun _ years old, a man from paris, brought a handgun in — years old, a man from paris, brought a handgun in the middle of the morning. — a handgun in the middle of the morning, about midday, in the street up morning, about midday, in the street up from _ morning, about midday, in the street up from the _ morning, about midday, in the street up from the gare du nord and started shooting _ up from the gare du nord and started shooting randomly at people. he was overpowered and is now in custody. the victims — overpowered and is now in custody. the victims are three died and others — the victims are three died and others injured. now what we know is that this _ others injured. now what we know is that this man has a past. the man has a _ that this man has a past. the man has a past — that this man has a past. the man has a past which is avowedly racist.

in has a past which is avowedly racist. in fact. _ has a past which is avowedly racist. in fact, eyewitnesses say when he was caught he said, i am a racist, i hate _ was caught he said, i am a racist, i hate foreigners, and that is why he was doing — hate foreigners, and that is why he was doing it. a year ago, almost to the day. _ was doing it. a year ago, almost to the day. he — was doing it. a year ago, almost to the day, he was caught in another attack— the day, he was caught in another attack with— the day, he was caught in another attack with a sword at this time at an african— attack with a sword at this time at an african migrants' camp. he had been _ an african migrants' camp. he had been in _ an african migrants' camp. he had been in provisional detention ever since _ been in provisional detention ever since until— been in provisional detention ever since. untilabout been in provisional detention ever since. until about ten days ago when he was _ since. until about ten days ago when he was let— since. until about ten days ago when he was let out and almost immediately carried out this attack. so, questions to be asked there. the other— so, questions to be asked there. the other question, and one that led to these _ other question, and one that led to these disturbances yesterday, turkish — these disturbances yesterday, turkish kurds, a very vocal group of people _ turkish kurds, a very vocal group of people and — turkish kurds, a very vocal group of people and hostile to the turkish government, very powerful in this little _ government, very powerful in this little neighbourhood. very politicised, they are angry because they say— politicised, they are angry because they say they were targeted specifically by this man. there is no evidence at all, i don't see that. — no evidence at all, i don't see that. that _ no evidence at all, i don't see that, that he particularly targeted kurds— that, that he particularly targeted kurds as — that, that he particularly targeted kurds as kurds, more that he saw them _ kurds as kurds, more that he saw them as— kurds as kurds, more that he saw them as one — kurds as kurds, more that he saw them as one foreign group that he knew— them as one foreign group that he

knew was— them as one foreign group that he knew was concentrated in this area, and chose _ knew was concentrated in this area, and chose them for that reason. but in the _ and chose them for that reason. but in the kurdish community, the target community. — in the kurdish community, the target community, the turkish kurdish community, the turkish kurdish community, people with experience of violence. _ community, people with experience of violence, there is a big suspicion there _ violence, there is a big suspicion there is— violence, there is a big suspicion there is more to this than meets the eye. there is more to this than meets the eye that— there is more to this than meets the eye that is— there is more to this than meets the eye. that is why they were rioting on the _ eye. that is why they were rioting on the streets yesterday. there were clashes _ on the streets yesterday. there were clashes with police. it seems to have _ clashes with police. it seems to have died — clashes with police. it seems to have died down. that community is angry— have died down. that community is angry and _ have died down. that community is angry and want more reassurances from _ angry and want more reassurances from the _ angry and want more reassurances from the gut that they would be protected. from the gut that they would be rotected. ., , ., protected. hugh schofield reporting from paris. tens of thousands of visitors are expected to gather in bethlehem this morning for the annual christmas procession ahead of midnight mass. yolande knell is near manger square. morning to you. it looks as if it is a rather beautiful morning there. what is the atmosphere like? there is a very festive _ what is the atmosphere like? there is a very festive feel _ what is the atmosphere like? there is a very festive feel here _ what is the atmosphere like? there is a very festive feel here this - is a very festive feel here this morning _ is a very festive feel here this morning. we have had the palestinian scout— morning. we have had the palestinian scout band _ morning. we have had the palestinian scout band is going past playing the and drums. they are warming up for

the christmas processing, the highlight of this morning, when church— highlight of this morning, when church leaders from jerusalem, passed — church leaders from jerusalem, passed down the street into manger sguare. _ passed down the street into manger square, and then they will head into the grotto— square, and then they will head into the grotto of the newly renovated nativity— the grotto of the newly renovated nativity church just behind the grotto of the newly renovated nativity churchjust behind me, built— nativity churchjust behind me, built on— nativity churchjust behind me, built on the spot where christians believe _ built on the spot where christians believe jesus was born. this year there _ believe jesus was born. this year there is— believe jesus was born. this year there is extra reason forjoy in bethlehem because after those two very difficult christmases, for a very difficult christmases, fora town— very difficult christmases, for a town that — very difficult christmases, for a town that relies so much on tourists. _ town that relies so much on tourists, the pandemic travel lockdowns meant people were not able to come _ lockdowns meant people were not able to come here and celebrate the last two years — to come here and celebrate the last two years. they sue you meet people in the _ two years. they sue you meet people in the street— two years. they sue you meet people in the street who have come from all around _ in the street who have come from all around the _ in the street who have come from all around the world, also palestinian christians — around the world, also palestinian christians from as far away as the galilee _ christians from as far away as the galilee and — christians from as far away as the galilee and the gaza strip. there are lots— galilee and the gaza strip. there are lots of— galilee and the gaza strip. there are lots of souvenir shops. the owners — are lots of souvenir shops. the owners are _ are lots of souvenir shops. the owners are smiling. and you find as well that— owners are smiling. and you find as well that the hotel owners say there is not _ well that the hotel owners say there is not a _ well that the hotel owners say there is not a room in bethlehem, just as in the _ is not a room in bethlehem, just as in the nativity story, they are all fully— in the nativity story, they are all fully booked. in the nativity story, they are all fully booked-— in the nativity story, they are all fully booked. in the nativity story, they are all

full booked. . ., ,, , ., fully booked. yes, indeed. thank you very much- — king charles will deliver his first christmas speech as monarch tomorrow, in an address which is expected to pay tribute to the legacy of his mother, queen elizabeth. a picture has been released of the king delivering his speech at st george's chapel in windsor. our religion editor, aleem maqbool reports. another moment of history, as, in st george's chapel at windsor castle, king charles records his first ever christmas message, a chance to reflect on the year, but also talk about faith. given its importance to him, we're likely to hear about interfaith relations. one of the first gatherings the new king convened, even before the queen's funeral, was of 30 faith leaders. he told them he viewed britain as what he called a community of communities. at the start of the year, he commissioned portraits of holocaust survivors, including rachael levi, whose mother and three siblings — aged ten, eight and three — were all killed on arrival at auschwitz.

she talks of her surprise at being honoured by the man who's now king. i appreciate it. and i appreciate that the prince of wales at the time should do this for all of us as survivors. and he goes on doing things and being so, so very, very hospitable in every way towards the survivors. that is a great thing, absolutely. and that gives us courage. but of course, the king has long shown an intense interest in people of many faiths. he's often thrown himself into celebrating other cultures. but the king's regard for people of other religions doesn't always go down well. when he suggested, in the 90s, he looked at the constitutional role as defender of faith, not defender of the faith, some suggested he was sidelining

the country's christian heritage, even wondering about his own beliefs. others say that's just a misunderstanding. all i can say is that he's been very explicit about his own faith, and from what i see of him, he does take faith and worship extremely seriously and is profoundly thoughtful about it. and i don't personally see any contradiction between the two. as i've said, the more you dig deep into your own faith, the more you're able to be open to others. and that has always been the king's point — that he feels it's part of his christian duty to protect the practice of all faiths and none. ali maqbool, bbc news. the princess of wales will also reflect on the legacy of the late queen, in a special christmas eve broadcast tonight. recorded as part of the annual

royal foundation carol service at westminster abbey, princess catherine said the queen had held christmas close to her heart, as a time that reminded her of the importance of faith, friendship and family. this year we've invited hundreds of inspiring individuals to the service, those who showcase the power of connectedness and community values, allowing us to continue her majesty's tradition of recognising and thanking those who have gone above and beyond to support others. her majesty leaves with us an incredible legacy, and one that has deeply inspired many of us. 19 minutes past seven. here's tomasz with a look at this morning's weather. good morning. happy christmas eve. good morning. happy christmas eve. good morning. happy christmas eve to you too, and are you listening in at home. the weather this christmas is going to be genuinely mild across

the uk. -- going to be genuinely mild across the uk. —— generally. there is a little bit of cold air sneaking in for it later on christmas day. there could be some snow showers in scotland. generally speaking, the air is coming in from the southern climes. this is actually subtropical oceanic air over us right now, and it feels very pleasant in any sunny spells. yesterday we got temperatures up to a0 celsius in the south—east. compare that to two weeks ago when we had the big freeze. through today, showers towards the west. many eastern, central and southern areas it should have a fine day. these are the temperatures. scotland and northern ireland around 8 degrees. double figures elsewhere. this evening there will be showers dotted around across the country but clear spells. hit and miss weather. if you are travelling you may run into some rain en route. the temperatures this coming night also mild across the

board. about 6 degrees there in the highlands in aberdeen as well. further south, eight or 9 degrees. tomorrow, low pressure is over us on christmas day. that does mean that again the weather is going to be a little hit and miss. we are expecting showers. there could be a speu expecting showers. there could be a spell of more persistent rain in the south—east for a time in the morning on christmas day. elsewhere, a mixture of sunny spells and showers. we will watch the wind direction change through the dayjust off the north—west of scotland. it will be coming in from this direction. colder air nudging into the western isles. and the chance of snow. yes, a white christmas. i think later on christmas day, in the evening, across the highlands, mostly inland areas. temperatures around freezing orso areas. temperatures around freezing or so on boxing day. that means the snow should state on the ground. through boxing day, a blustery, cold day in scotland. temporarily we could have some wintry showers. some may be falling across the pennines.

but really, don't hold your breath if you want a white christmas. it is going to be far too mild for the vast majority of us. in fact, the run—up to the new looks mild. temperatures generally above the average for the time of the year. the new year could be very blustery, very gusty, with gale force winds. wet and windy. that's very gusty, with gale force winds. wet and windy. that's it. very gusty, with gale force winds. wet and windy. that's it. back very gusty, with gale force winds. wet and windy. that's it. back to very gusty, with gale force winds. wet and windy. that's it. back to you. very gusty, with gale force winds. wet and windy. that's it. back to you. thank very gusty, with gale force winds. wet and windy. that's it. back to you. thank you very much. see you later. for william verden, this will be a very special christmas. a year ago, he was given just 12 months to live unless he had a kidney transplant. at first, he couldn't have the operation because medical professionals were worried that it was too risky because of his autism and adhd. now he is alive and well, because his motherfought in the courts for him to be given a chance. jayne mccubbin reports. this is william, a young man whose christmas will be especially special

this year because he very nearly never made it. merry christmas, everybody. so today we're taking him to the panto. welcome to the opera house. access all areas. merry christmas. and come in to elf. a year ago, william verden was given just a year to live without a kidney transplant. today, he is alive and well because his motherfought for him to be given a chance. and because a kidney donor gave him that chance. 2800 seats. but for this afternoon only, you have this entire auditorium to yourself. a special performance of elf, just for you. it's pretty good, isn't that? the last 12 months have been a roller coaster for amy and william. a year ago, he was dying with end stage renalfailure. his hospital said a kidney transplant was his only chance, but not in his best interests.

they believed his learning disability, autism and adhd meant he was unlikely to cope with the complex procedure. in march, we challenged reporting restrictions to be able to tell you about amy's court battle to convince authorities to give william a chance. a case she fought and won. but that was when the real challenge began. finding william a donor. a race against time. we've got hope now. yeah, definitely. in august, against all odds, i received this message. it was touch and go. but in late august, amy messaged back, did you think he might die before this chance happened?

yeah, yeah. it was touch and go. it was. you've been through the mill, haven't you? yeah, it's worth it. i'll do it again in a heartbeat. he's doing well. he's had, like a few bumps in the road with infections and stuff, but hopefully we'll get in there. he's doing ok. the authorities did not think you would get to this point. no, they didn't. it's christmas. you have been given the greatest gift. what would you like to say to the family of the deceased owner? just thank you so much, because without that, willie probably wouldn't be here for much longer. thank you. from the bottom of my heart, honestly. you weren't sure you were going to have another christmas? it's just it's not about presents or anything.

it's just about william being here, and he's got another chance. and on this christmas list, he just wants paper and sellotape. that's what he's asked for. paper and sellotape. yeah. print paper. and sellotape. god love him. just around the corner, isn't it? tell me what you've put on your christmas wish list. a scooter. i heard santa say that you also asked for sellotape and paper. what do you like making out of sellotape and paper airplanes. planes. aeroplanes. i think it's going to be a good christmas for you, isn't? hey, the best yet. is buddy your favorite? amy wants her son's story to make a difference, to prove that all children deserve the same chance, whether they are neurotypical or not. and in the new year, william turns 18, a milestone he very nearly never made.

merry christmas, everyone. from william — merry christmas, everyone. from william merry— merry christmas, everyone. from william. merry christmas. - jeremy mccubbin, bbc news. that's what happens when mums fight for their children. by, that's what happens when mums fight for their children.— for their children. a terrific christmas _ for their children. a terrific christmas for _ for their children. a terrific christmas for that - for their children. a terrific christmas for that family, | christmas for that family, absolutely.— christmas for that family, absolutel . ~ ., ,, ., ., , absolutely. we need to know what is auoin on in absolutely. we need to know what is going on in the _ absolutely. we need to know what is going on in the sport. _ absolutely. we need to know what is going on in the sport. good - absolutely. we need to know what is| going on in the sport. good morning. good morning- _ going on in the sport. good morning. good morning. there _ going on in the sport. good morning. good morning. there is _ going on in the sport. good morning. good morning. there is a _ going on in the sport. good morning. good morning. there is a lot. - going on in the sport. good morning. good morning. there is a lot. we - going on in the sport. good morning. good morning. there is a lot. we are going to get excited about football. kalvin phillips is the man behind you on the screen at the moment. he is dominating a lot of the back pages. we spoke about this in the last hour. not with the most responsible headlining, words like porky phillips. england and manchester city midfielder kalvin phillips was overweight when he returned to the club from the world cup, according to his club boss pep guardiola. when pep guardiola talks about players being overweight, he has a specific remit. what would be

overweight for you and i in a footballing term, is for phillips. this press conference he held yesterday creating these headlines. phillips has featured just four times for city — all from the bench — and came on as a sub twice for england in qatar. the former leeds man wasn't in the squad for their win over liverpool on thursday. he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? _ he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? l — he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? i don't _ he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? i don't know. - he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? i don't know. it - he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? i don't know. it is i he arrived overweight. why is he i overweight? i don't know. it is the -la er's overweight? i don't know. it is the player's response _ overweight? i don't know. it is the player's response ability, - overweight? i don't know. it is the player's response ability, is - overweight? i don't know. it is the player's response ability, is what i player's response ability, is what you are saying? he player's response ability, is what you are saying?— player's response ability, is what you are saying? he didn't arrive in the condition _ you are saying? he didn't arrive in the condition a _ you are saying? he didn't arrive in the condition a training _ you are saying? he didn't arrive in the condition a training sessions i the condition a training sessions come into play. he the condition a training sessions come into play-— the condition a training sessions come into play. he has been at the world cop. — come into play. he has been at the world cop. he _ come into play. he has been at the world cup, he has— come into play. he has been at the world cup, he has been _ come into play. he has been at the world cup, he has been around - world cup, he has been around physios, nutritionists. ha. world cup, he has been around physios, nutritionists.— world cup, he has been around physios, nutritionists. no. that is wh he physios, nutritionists. no. that is why he cannot — physios, nutritionists. no. that is why he cannot play. _ physios, nutritionists. no. that is why he cannot play. when - physios, nutritionists. no. that is why he cannot play. when he - physios, nutritionists. no. that is why he cannot play. when he will| physios, nutritionists. no. that is. why he cannot play. when he will be ready he will play but we need him. we need him a lot. is

ready he will play but we need him. we need him a lot.— we need him a lot. is that a disappointment _ we need him a lot. is that a disappointment to - we need him a lot. is that a disappointment to you, - we need him a lot. is that a disappointment to you, a i we need him a lot. is that a - disappointment to you, a surprise? it was a private conversation. manchester city play leeds united on the 28th of december. ed slater says he feels pride ahead of the first ever slater cup in his honour. the 3a—year—old was forced to retire from rugby earlier this year, after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. his two former sides — gloucester and leicester — play this afternoon in the premiership, with the trophy awarded to the winner in this game and the reverse fixture later in the season. and having a cop named after him, and occasions named after him, is really important. it's really important for at —— ed and his family and for us to acknowledge it. obviously he is a legend at both clubs. i don't know where he will sit. hopefully we'll be supporting gloucester at the games. it is really to us and we want to put our best foot forward and make a real good display out of that game. the top two in rugby union's premiership were both beaten last night, with second place sale throwing away

a 1a—0 half time lead to lose 20—1a to newcastle. leaders saracens suffered their first defeat of the season, beaten by london irish 29—20. new england head coach steve borthwick watched on. both were down to 1a men by the time irish sealed their win with a late try from chandler cunningham—south, converted by paddy jackson, whose five penalties made the difference. sir geoff hurst has led the tributes to his england world cup winning teammate george cohen, who has died at the age of 83. hurst called cohen a dear friend who everyone without exception says was a lovely man. cohen played in every game of the world cup on home soil 56 years ago as the england team's right back, including in the a—2 win over west germany in the final. he spent his entire club career with fulham and was also awarded an mbe in the year 2000. what a start it has been for new rangers boss michael beale — three games, three wins. a 1—0 win was enough to see off ross county last night. john lundstram the scorer as they move to within six points of celtic, who play stjohnstone later.

elsewhere, kilmarnock came from two goals down to draw 2—2 with motherwell. you'll notice ross county in their away _ you'll notice ross county in their away kit~ — you'll notice ross county in their awa kit. . . you'll notice ross county in their awa kit. ., , , , away kit. that is because in scotland. — away kit. that is because in scotland, we _ away kit. that is because in scotland, we saw _ away kit. that is because in scotland, we saw the - away kit. that is because in i scotland, we saw the women's away kit. that is because in - scotland, we saw the women's team away kit. that is because in _ scotland, we saw the women's team do it earlier this year, raising awareness of homelessness. the spl says it wants to raise awareness on what they call the growing worst problem of homelessness. teams played yesterday and today, even the home side will be in their away or third kit. your lack of italy are very good time of year to draw attention to it. it is a problem throughout the year but sometimes it focuses the mind a bit. and we see a lot of clubs in england and scotland doing outreach work in shelters at this time of year. it is doing outreach work in shelters at this time of year.— this time of year. it is 'ust after half nast this time of year. it is 'ust after half past seven. _ here on breakfast, we've been following the story of three dads — mike, andy and tim — who became friends, and now campaigners, after their daughters took their own lives. they've walked almost

a thousand miles together, and raised more than one million pounds for charity. alison freeman has been looking back at their most recent challenge. (pres 2) if you've been through something like we've been through and our families have been through. you've got to try and get something positive out of it. it's a mindset. you just got to just keep going, keep going as a human being. but if you can make it slightly better for another person, that gives you hope and it gives them hope as well. when it happens to you. this thing that doesn't happen. doesn't come into your lives. one of the very first things that you rediscover off the back of that is that suicide is the biggest killer of young people in the uk. if that's the case, why aren't we doing something about it? what are we?

we're three dads. i suppose you get the male stereotype that doesn't talk. we do talk. we will talk about what's happened to us and how we feel. we believe we can prevent so many young suicides. if the government really want to and they debate this, if we can push it, it'll make a massive difference. but three old men in september, these three dads set out on a mission. it was the second time they'd put on their walking boots to try to bring about change. having each lost a daughter to suicide, raising money and awareness wasn't enough. they wanted a change in legislation, a change in the way young people learned about the risk they pose to themselves. tim, andy and mike.

the three dads walking, three dads to three daughters who all took their own lives. emily, sophie and beth. it all started in 2021, when they were brought together by their grief and decided to shine a light on the issue. there they go. mike and tim walking 300 miles over the next 15 days to raise money and awareness about suicide prevention. on that walk, they raised almost £1,000,000, but the dads knew that finishing that challenge was not the end of their work, and it would be a glaring gap that we should be talking to our young people. and one of the solutions would be to actually get the schools involved. but i think when we would cross the line and shield them, you know, when you said to me about was it

like to finish, its like, well, we're not finished. it was really we knew then we weren't finished, but we didn't know what it what it was going to be. we've done our hommes. we needed to take it to london. i just always saw us walking into westminster. the plan took shape. the three dads would walk 600 miles between all four uk parliaments to try to get suicide prevention made a compulsory part of the school curriculum. on their first walk, they'd caught the eye of celebrities like daniel craig and nicole kidman, who each donated £10,000 to the cause. nicole kidman saying she'd been moved after seeing their story on tv. the evening before the dads set out on this latest challenge, they sat down to messages from their friends, family and a few famous faces.

hello, tim, mike and andy. it's george ezra here just with a little message to say congratulations on everything you're doing. yeah. thank you for what you're doing. andy, mike, tim. just incredible what you achieved last time around, and what you're about to do now is just truly, truly heroic. i'm sending you love, my best wishes. shout loudly. i know you'll be heard, all my very best. good luck. flipping heck!. oh, wow. wow. amazing. i've got to say, it's very easy for me to be very flippant and say it obviously, because it's envious about our bodies and the way

we conduct ourselves. to see him, you know, wishing us good luck and shout, telling us to shout loudly. it was like, wow, okay, that's another person just pushing us in the right direction, just constantly giving a support. it's lovely to have that support not from just famous people. it's great, but also from the members of the public and the people they've met along the way have in many cases become their friends. we lost our son, jamie. two years ago. pete was, last year, was broken. he was shattered, absolutely shattered into a million pieces. and this year, when we met him, he bounced along, didn't he? came and met us, told us about all the running. he's got things in the future that he's looking forward _ to and he's doing them | for a reason, you know. and it's.

yeah. just that hope, isn't it. just that hope. i've recently lost my daughter to suicide. and ijust need to understand why. well, that with martin, that's where we met him last year. it was three weeks after he lost his daughter and he came to talk to us, really to find out how how you stay alive. this year, the dads stayed with martin on their way through lancashire. we're in a club no one wants to be in. but you know, you meet these people, you realise you have greatest respect for them because you don't know how they even get out of bed in the morning with the grief they carry. but they do. and you want to make a difference. having walked through northern ireland to stormont, they then started out from edinburgh to wales. there were many surprises along the way as they passed through andy's home county of cumbria. there was an emotional moment when the folk band, the young'uns, sang a song they'd penned in the dad's honour.

in the dads' honour. #my dad's world was torn into. #no words can hold the pain he knew. #but there was one thing he could do. more high profile names offer their support. well, this will keep you going tomorrow. yeah, this is good. this is awesome. i think what they're doing is just tremendously important. a conversation the nation needs to have and actually putting it into the curriculum and encouraging a conversation with younger people is justjust where we've got to go with this. it's bizarre, isn't it? you staying in someone's house, as in andy burnham's house, and you come down for tea, not expecting anything but a curry that andy was preparing in the kitchen. and then sam allardyce walks in and then robbie fowler walks in.

i mean, there was a lot of bravado in football. it's probably now people were people are starting to talk about, you know, things are looking up. do you find it quite a sort of reflection of what the level of attention that you have managed to get for this? you've opened some doors there, haven't you? well, it shows where it shows where the next. thank you. that's the way you've put it. doesn't discriminate. so many people have helped us along the way. just because you're famous doesn't mean you don't need to reach out, you know? that they want it that way, because, you know, in all fairness, they don't want the fittest. they don't look the fittest. they strode across the border and into wales. the all too familiar stories of loss kept coming. his parents turned out to walk and talk with the dads. suicide is a is a scary word

for parents out there. but, you know, losing your child to suicide and realising that you've got to live the rest of your life without them is a million times scarier than that. brian was well, he was just a funny, loveable, loving boy. he was rugby mad. he just got lost. he just... didn't know where he was going or what he had to look forward to. on the ath of november 2020 committed suicide. crowds accompanied the dads to the welsh senate in cardiff, where the deputy minister for mental health gave them her backing. there's always more that we can do and i'm really committed to looking at using all the avenues we've got to make sure

that we can have those safe, appropriate conversations about mental health and suicide in our schools. i've seen her determination and what she's trying to do, which is absolutely in sync. with what we tried to do, it feels a great hope. the challenges have never deterred the dads from their mission. oh, goody. this is a special video because andy recorded this footpath, apparently, and he's a total muppet. let it rain. we'll go through it. we've got you know, we feel good. the dads then crossed back into england and headed towards the capital. people were in the hotel and they come from across the country.

we'd never met them before to walk with us on that final morning. and these are total strangers. they were excited about walking with us. when you learned why they were walking, you know, because they'd lost a son. they'd lost a daughter. and it was pitch black and it was cold. so to have just to have that support was absolutely incredible. and then when we set off to walk down the mall, it was like pied piper style stuff, wasn't it? as we came around the corner, it was like a big train of people. following us along the road. they set up a petition calling on the government to debate their calls to make suicide prevention a compulsory subject in schools. and as their walk ended, the number of signatures shot up. look at these guys. this is life in abundance. everybody wants to see good news

these days in these tough times. and just in the couple of minutes that we've been on air, it's gone up 5000 signatures. then by the end of that day, they'd reached the 100,000 needed. it felt like things were moving. but here we are a couple of months later filming this, and it's not moved yet. so we've got to keep pushing. we need action. and i do believe that the government really have to act, not just talk about it. we can keep walking and we could keep talking, but it's the power makers, it's the politicians that need to make a difference now. we can always walk for longer than they're in power. so now you tell us. and they have kept pushing, their message, staying in the news agenda with their campaigning, winning them a pride of britain award. again, getting them noticed by those in the public eye. well, you guys on tv, you're incredible. you make me cry when i watch.

we made a lot of people cry. i honestly don't know how i'd react in situations like that, _ they are incredible. and to get everybody talking about this with young people and all the people who've joined you on the wall, we've told you their stories. i think it's a lot bigger than we recognised. there may not be any more plans to walk at the moment, but the dads remain committed to making ministers take notice. being bereaved by suicide is such a it's a kind of exquisite pain. it's horrible. it's just it's just it is excruciatingly painful. so when you when it first happens, you do wonder how you're going to survive. you know, i've got a hole in my life which can never be filled.

by doing something that helps other people. you become more protected from. that gaping void. what do you think your girls would be making of what has happened over the past couple of years? i don't think she would have believed it. have thought she deserved to be on the national stage. but if she if she can make a difference, she was always a very caring person. she was a massively caring person, hated injustice in the world. and i think she would have been really proud the way we going to with it. and if she can make a difference in other people's lives, that's a good thing. i never believed that beth really wanted to take her own life. you know, i think if she was looking down, she'd say, you know, dad, don't let others do what i did.

and our thanks as always to the dads who story we have been following. i who story we have been following. i hope they are watching this morning. we have met them quite a few times along the journey, we have met them quite a few times along thejourney, and we have met them quite a few times along the journey, and they are three remarkable men. so much thinking has happened because of them. ~ ., ., ., , them. when we followed them a people have come op — them. when we followed them a people have come up to — them. when we followed them a people have come up to them _ them. when we followed them a people have come up to them in _ them. when we followed them a people have come up to them in the _ them. when we followed them a people have come up to them in the streets - have come up to them in the streets and given them their stories, someone hasjust got and given them their stories, someone has just got in touch, wanting to get in touch with them. they have moved people. it is wanting to get in touch with them. they have moved people.- here's tomasz with a look at this it is 74 ., �* , ., it's going to be wet and mild for some _ it's going to be wet and mild for some of— it's going to be wet and mild for some of us! it's what we typically have _ some of us! it's what we typically have these — some of us! it's what we typically have these days. there is a little bit less _ have these days. there is a little bit less of— have these days. there is a little bit less of snow on the way. it will

be across — bit less of snow on the way. it will be across scotland, in the highlands. for many others, it is far too— highlands. for many others, it is far too mild _ highlands. for many others, it is far too mild for wintry weather. we are in— far too mild for wintry weather. we are in the _ far too mild for wintry weather. we are in the mild air now. the mild air is— are in the mild air now. the mild air is coming— are in the mild air now. the mild air is coming in from the southern climes. _ air is coming in from the southern climes. from _ air is coming in from the southern climes, from the canaries, from the subtropics — climes, from the canaries, from the subtropics. that milder air has spread — subtropics. that milder air has spread across the country. yesterday it was _ spread across the country. yesterday it was 14 _ spread across the country. yesterday it was ia degrees in the south—east. it be it was ia degrees in the south—east. it be quite _ it was ia degrees in the south—east. it be quite mild today. it is quite wet across — it be quite mild today. it is quite wet across scotland, later the rain should _ wet across scotland, later the rain should shift further north, but notice — should shift further north, but notice this area of showers that will drift— notice this area of showers that will drift into western parts of the uk. will drift into western parts of the uk if— will drift into western parts of the uk if you — will drift into western parts of the uk. if you look at the land, you can see generally green there. that means— see generally green there. that means bright, some sunny weather the further— means bright, some sunny weather the further east _ means bright, some sunny weather the further east and south you go. temperatures typically around 10 degrees — temperatures typically around 10 degrees. tonight the weather will be hit and _ degrees. tonight the weather will be hit and miss. if you might hit run into some — hit and miss. if you might hit run into some rain. i don't think it into some rain. idon't think it will— into some rain. i don't think it will be — into some rain. i don't think it will be public particularly prolonged. towards the early hours of the _ prolonged. towards the early hours of the morning we could see some rain spreading in two southern parts of the _ rain spreading in two southern parts of the uk. _ rain spreading in two southern parts of the uk, so christmas morning in

the south _ of the uk, so christmas morning in the south could be, for a time, wet, but it— the south could be, for a time, wet, but it will— the south could be, for a time, wet, but it will be — the south could be, for a time, wet, but it will be mild. low pressure is close _ but it will be mild. low pressure is close by— but it will be mild. low pressure is close by and — but it will be mild. low pressure is close by and there are a lot of weather — close by and there are a lot of weather front circling the uk. the snow _ weather front circling the uk. the snow close — weather front circling the uk. the snow close to iceland will be heading _ snow close to iceland will be heading our way. that will be nudging — heading our way. that will be nudging towards north—western scotland — nudging towards north—western scotland later in the day on christmas day. other than that, it is damp. — christmas day. other than that, it is damp. if— christmas day. other than that, it is damp, if not wet and mild, on and off showers— is damp, if not wet and mild, on and off showers elsewhere. temperatures, 12 degrees— off showers elsewhere. temperatures, 12 degrees in london, ten in liverpool— 12 degrees in london, ten in liverpool and about that in liverpool and about that in liverpool —— but newcastle. colder air is— liverpool —— but newcastle. colder air is starting to nudge into stornoway. christmas day evening it will be _ stornoway. christmas day evening it will be cold — stornoway. christmas day evening it will be cold enough for some snow to fall across _ will be cold enough for some snow to fall across the higher ground and these _ fall across the higher ground and these are — fall across the higher ground and these are the temperatures early on boxing _ these are the temperatures early on boxing day. the the city centre temperaturesjust boxing day. the the city centre temperatures just above freezing, but many — temperatures just above freezing, but many other areas freezing or below _ but many other areas freezing or below. that means snow showers that come _ below. that means snow showers that come through into the early hours of boxing _ come through into the early hours of boxing day— come through into the early hours of boxing day should settle in the north — boxing day should settle in the north. maybe some wintry showers

across _ north. maybe some wintry showers across the — north. maybe some wintry showers across the pennines. boxing day is a little colder. — across the pennines. boxing day is a little colder, five in glasgow, single — little colder, five in glasgow, single figures generally across the uk. single figures generally across the uk~ it— single figures generally across the uk it will— single figures generally across the uk. it will only be a temporary cool spell on— uk. it will only be a temporary cool spell on boxing day. after that temperatures recover again to typically— temperatures recover again to typically double figures. at this stage. — typically double figures. at this stage. at— typically double figures. at this stage, at the end of the week and into the _ stage, at the end of the week and into the weekend, so new year's eve, it is looking _ into the weekend, so new year's eve, it is looking very blustery with rain at — it is looking very blustery with rain at times.— it is looking very blustery with rain at times. ., ,, , ., , . 15 years ago, mark ormrod was seriously injured while serving in afghanistan. the explosion left him a triple amputee, but he's never let that hold him back. he's taken on endurance challenges that have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. today, on the anniversary of his injury, he's attempting to break a new record. john maguire is with him in plymouth this morning. morning john. i see a little light on the sky. tell us what lies ahead.

we are just about getting a little daylight. the last swim we did last year as part of those three huge insurance challenges was shimming from there to shore,. slightly different today, they'll swim out a couple of hundred metres down and then back. they have to do a kilometre. it is all being officially measured, official timekeepers, all sorts to try to break that world record. mark is here, a quick chat and then he will get kitted up. how are you feeling? quite wet! calm, relaxed, my head is in the right place. we have great support. i'mjust in the right place. we have great support. i'm just going to enjoy it. let'sjust remind you support. i'm just going to enjoy it. let's just remind you of mark's story, and why he is doing it on this particular day.

the landmine that exploded on christmas eve in 2007 while his royal marine unit was on foot, patrol in afghanistan almost took mark ormrod's life. he lost both legs and his right arm. devastating injuries. but with single minded determination, he set and achieved goals many would think impossible ever since. last year, he took on three major challenges, firstly a five kilometre run. another example that mark doesn't stay down for long. then a sea swim off plymouth propelled byjust one arm, and finally a 100 mile overnight hand cycle ride. three very different, but equally very tough endeavors. but equally very tough endeavours. and now he's returning to the water with a world record in his sights. so this christmas eve is going to be

my 15 year anniversary. and every year i like to do something to celebrate. i don't sit and dwell on the negative part of that. i try to celebrate the good and life and everything else in between. so it's a great opportunity to celebrate by hopefully bagging this world record. that record is the fastest one kilometre open water swim by a triple amputee. he's continuing to raise money for reorg, a charity that helps veterans service personnel and emergency services staff through the martial art brazilian jujitsu. throughout his challenges, mark's been trained by another former royal marine, ben wadham. he says christmas can be a difficult time for many veterans, and mark is an inspiration. he could have played the victim. it's easy to sit there and play the victim your whole life.

but in good, true mark ormrod fashion, he every year he does something crazy or keeps that spirit uplifted. it's a tough time of year for a lot of people that are deployed overwinter. and just to see mark out there, you know, living life and taking taking charge of it is something inspirational for a lot of veterans that deployed over this period. and on this 15th anniversary of the day, that changed his life. mark ormrod will attempt to prove once again not what can't be done, but with determination, drive and downright stubbornness, what can be done. thatin that in spades. swimming is not your natural sport, that in spades. swimming is not your naturalsport, how that in spades. swimming is not your natural sport, how are you on with it? �* �* it? i'm en'oying it, i'm en'oying the it? i'm enjoying it, i'm en'oying tne poss i it? i'm enjoying it, i'm en'oying the process of i it? i'm enjoying it, i'm en'oying the process of learning h it? i'm enjoying it, i'm enjoying the process of learning trying i it? i'm enjoying it, i'm enjoying| the process of learning trying to get my mindset right, the rhythm right. i'm good to go, i'm feeling ready. we've prepped well. i'm excited just to get started now. put excited 'ust to get started now. put our excited just to get started now. put our hood excited just to get started now. put your hood on and your goggles.

conditions! a bit of a swell! this is perfect- _ conditions! a bit of a swell! this is perfect- l— conditions! a bit of a swell! this is perfect. i was _ conditions! a bit of a swell! this is perfect. i was panicking all week with the _ is perfect. i was panicking all week with the forecast, it was a lot choppy— with the forecast, it was a lot choppy and more challenging yesterday. neptune has blessed us with favourable conditions! what yesterday. neptune has blessed us with favourable conditions!- with favourable conditions! what is the tar: et! with favourable conditions! what is the target! an _ with favourable conditions! what is the target! an hour _ with favourable conditions! what is the target! an hour as _ with favourable conditions! what is the target! an hour as the - with favourable conditions! what is the target! an hour as the record. | the target! an hour as the record. two around a5 minutes is what we are aiming for, some a5 will be impressive. the guys willjust move down to the water's edge, i will take a step up here. skews me, folks! steve will come with me. reorg is the charity we heard about in the vat. if you are a swimmer, if you swim in the ocean, you will know

about the various special challenges that are offered. as you can see now, mark isjust that are offered. as you can see now, mark is just propelled by that monster of a left arm. just getting down to the end of the slipway. then has got his flute there with a flashing light, so we can see what is going on. there will be setting off any second. all the best, fellers! mark isjust off any second. all the best, fellers! mark is just ready... we are ready to go. we do have plenty of time. and he's in! then is in, and sam is in. a good cheerfrom the

crowd. the flashing beacon over to the left is ben. mark is to his right. another picture from the crowd! when they were preparing for the swim that was part of that trilogy of challenges last year, mark had some help from sharron davies, former olympic summer. she swam with him that day and she has been able to give him some advice. it is an extraordinary sight. look at the flashing beacon, bent next to him, in normalfront crawl, and or you can see from mark is that left arm coming up. he brings his head above the water to get a gasp of air every couple of strokes. they are doing extremely well. he told me he got hit in the face with a jellyfish. let's hope it's too cold for them today. the target is about

a5 minutes. join us later on and we will see mark coming back in life. conditions aren't too bad, fairly benign. although my boots are full of water, it is not that cold. mark was concerned about the cold. if you are familiar with mark's challenges, you will know that his tactics are to go out fall and carry on at that speed! that looks like what he is doing now. the speed! that looks like what he is doing now— speed! that looks like what he is doinn now. , ., doing now. the first thing i thought when he got _ doing now. the first thing i thought when he got in _ doing now. the first thing i thought when he got in the _ doing now. the first thing i thought when he got in the water _ doing now. the first thing i thought when he got in the water was, - doing now. the first thing i thought when he got in the water was, he i doing now. the first thing i thought| when he got in the water was, he is moving fast. he is not hanging around! just reminders, which way does he go! to see go around the headland! ., , ., , headland! no, you see where the su- nort headland! no, you see where the sopport boat _ headland! no, you see where the sopport boat is. _ headland! no, you see where the support boat is, he _ headland! no, you see where the support boat is, he will— headland! no, you see where the support boat is, he will do - headland! no, you see where the | support boat is, he will do around 200 metres in that direction, there is a point where it has all been marked, it has all been surveyed to

make sure it meets the criteria for the thinnest book of world records. it will come back down, swim past drake's island to another marker just to my right, back up again towards where they are at the moment, and back into shore. sort of triangle with two lengths across the base. i asked triangle with two lengths across the base. iasked him triangle with two lengths across the base. i asked him what he was going to think about as he was swimming. he said he might sing a song to himself. a5 minutes should be about 25 renditions of mariah carey. locate 25 renditions of mariah carey. we look 25 renditions of mariah carey. - look forward to being with you when he comes back later on.— he comes back later on. thank you. time now is — he comes back later on. thank you. time now isjust _ he comes back later on. thank you. time now isjust coming _ he comes back later on. thank you. time now isjust coming after - he comes back later on. thank you. time now isjust coming after eight| time now isjust coming after eight o'clock _ time now isjust coming after eight o'clock. you're watching breakfast with charlie stayt our headlines today.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today. described as a once in a generation arctic storm, it's bearing down on the united states, with temperatures as low as minus—a5 degrees celsius. another day of railway strikes begins as postal workers and passport control staff continue their disputes. christmas eve shopping has already kicked off at this market in greater manchester. there is a steady stream of people picking up their turkeys. but how is the high street doing? i will take a look. pep guardiola says kalvin phillips was overweight when he returned from the world cup, after the england midfielder was left out of manchester city's win over liverpool on thursday. the weather this christmas eve is looking relatively quiet across most of the uk. it will be mild and

plenty of sunny spells. and we celebrate a0 years of a christmas classic, the snowman, and its iconic soundtrack, walking in the air. good morning. it's christmas eve. an unprecedented winter storm is sweeping across north america, causing severe weather warnings for around 250 million people in the us and canada. from alaska to texas, bone—chilling temperatures, blizzards and icy winds have caused widespread disruption and left more than a million homes and businesses without power. at least 12 deaths have been linked to the conditions. tom brada reports. once in a generation weather at the worst possible time. ice, wind, rain and extreme cold are wreaking havoc in the build—up to christmas. trees have been ripped from the ground and power lines have been

knocked out across the country. from maine to texas, more than one million people are without electricity. it's very frustrating because we pay our bills to encore. all day it has been going in and out. i am really glad i have a fireplace because otherwise i would be freezing right now. this is montana, where it is so cold that boiling water thrown into the air freezes instantly. forecasters warn in some places temperatures could drop to below —50 celsius. most of the attention is on the snow and ice. but america's east coast is facing another threat, flooding. in new york, rain and strong winds have pushed sea water to shore, leaving cars and homes underwater. we have had ice, flooding, snow, freezing temperatures and everything that mother nature could while other adults this weekend.

travel conditions are treacherous. there have been several fatal road crashes already. and airports are struggling during one of the busiest times of the year. thousands of flights have been cancelled. trains are struggling too. american passenger rail company amtrak has suspended more than 20 routes. experts say the winter weather could develop into a bomb cyclone, a powerful storm which formed so quickly it resembles a bomb going off. millions of americans will now be hoping that the extreme cold won't disrupt their christmas plans. tom brada, bbc news. jeff piotrowski is a storm chaser, and has been following this extreme weather closely. he joins us now from tulsa, in oklahoma. good morning. for so many people it

is causing so much disruption. but for a i suppose, considering your job, this is a once in a generation experience? job, this is a once in a generation exoerience?_ job, this is a once in a generation exoerience?— job, this is a once in a generation experience? job, this is a once in a generation ex-erience? ~ , , �*, , ., experience? absolutely. it's been an incredible blizzard, _ experience? absolutely. it's been an incredible blizzard, incredible - incredible blizzard, incredible super — incredible blizzard, incredible super arctic outbreak. started inside — super arctic outbreak. started inside the area, came across canada. -- siberia _ inside the area, came across canada. -- siberia all— inside the area, came across canada. —— siberia. all the way to southern florida _ —— siberia. all the way to southern florida we — —— siberia. all the way to southern florida. we have got flash flooding, blizzards _ florida. we have got flash flooding, blizzards. buffalo has winds of 170 mph _ blizzards. buffalo has winds of 170 mph we — blizzards. buffalo has winds of 170 mph. we have got extreme winds. extreme _ mph. we have got extreme winds. extreme ice. we have had car wrecks, houses _ extreme ice. we have had car wrecks, houses with— extreme ice. we have had car wrecks, houses with freezing pipes, pipes breaking — houses with freezing pipes, pipes breaking. it is an incredible problem _ breaking. it is an incredible problem across america. this is a gigantic— problem across america. this is a gigantic arctic outbreak. we problem across america. this is a gigantic arctic outbreak. we must be clear. as gigantic arctic outbreak. we must be clear- as you've _ gigantic arctic outbreak. we must be clear. as you've made _ gigantic arctic outbreak. we must be clear. as you've made clear, - gigantic arctic outbreak. we must be clear. as you've made clear, this - gigantic arctic outbreak. we must be clear. as you've made clear, this is i clear. as you've made clear, this is dangerous weather for so many people. it is fascinating to watch. you seen in terms of what you have

experienced, this bomb site long? right. here in tulsa about a8 hours right. here in tulsa about 48 hours a-o, right. here in tulsa about 48 hours ago. it— right. here in tulsa about 48 hours ago. it came — right. here in tulsa about 48 hours ago, it came through at about five in the _ ago, it came through at about five in the morning. within 15 minutes we had freezing — in the morning. within 15 minutes we had freezing drizzle and then unflash — had freezing drizzle and then unflash froze all the vehicles. there — unflash froze all the vehicles. there was a sheet of ice. it was like i_ there was a sheet of ice. it was like i was — there was a sheet of ice. it was like i was encased in ice. within 40 minutes— like i was encased in ice. within 40 minutes of— like i was encased in ice. within 40 minutes of the arctic front passing. in shenyang, wyoming, they fell to 40 degrees. that was in about 40 minutes — 40 degrees. that was in about 40 minutes. that is pretty extreme arctic— minutes. that is pretty extreme arctic air. — minutes. that is pretty extreme arctic air, right? it has been brutal~ — arctic air, right? it has been brutal~ we _ arctic air, right? it has been brutal. we have had blizzard conditions here in tulsa. it is brutal~ — conditions here in tulsa. it is brutal. when you go outside aid almost — brutal. when you go outside aid almost like stops you in your tracks — almost like stops you in your tracks it _ almost like stops you in your tracks. it is so cold. it is quite miserable. _ tracks. it is so cold. it is quite miserable, to be quite frank about it. i miserable, to be quite frank about it. .., miserable, to be quite frank about it. ., , ., . miserable, to be quite frank about it. i can only imagine. when you see a dro- of it. i can only imagine. when you see a drop of 40 — it. i can only imagine. when you see a drop of 40 degrees _ it. i can only imagine. when you see a drop of 40 degrees in _ a drop of a0 degrees in half—an—hour, how do you explain

that? half-an-hour, how do you explain that? ~ ., , ., half-an-hour, how do you explain that? . ., ., ., half-an-hour, how do you explain that? ., ., ., ., , half-an-hour, how do you explain that? ., ., ., ., y that? what you have to do is you try to ex-lain that? what you have to do is you try to exolain to — that? what you have to do is you try to exolain to your— that? what you have to do is you try to explain to your viewers _ that? what you have to do is you try to explain to your viewers and - to explain to your viewers and things— to explain to your viewers and things that this is like an unprecedented event, because most people _ unprecedented event, because most people are _ unprecedented event, because most people are thinking it would drop ten or— people are thinking it would drop ten or 20 — people are thinking it would drop ten or 20 degrees, kind of a normal slope~ _ ten or 20 degrees, kind of a normal slope~ when— ten or 20 degrees, kind of a normal slope. when you drop something this extreme. _ slope. when you drop something this extreme, you have got to give an extreme — extreme, you have got to give an extreme message. it is beyond the normal— extreme message. it is beyond the normal realm. people have to understand the scope and magnitude of what _ understand the scope and magnitude of what is _ understand the scope and magnitude of what is about to happen. it has caught— of what is about to happen. it has caught a — of what is about to happen. it has caught a lot of people off guard. we have been— caught a lot of people off guard. we have been talking about it for weeks — have been talking about it for weeks it— have been talking about it for weeks. it arrived and boy, it was really— weeks. it arrived and boy, it was really like — weeks. it arrived and boy, it was really like a _ weeks. it arrived and boy, it was really like a slam. it hit hard and fast _ really like a slam. it hit hard and fast it— really like a slam. it hit hard and fast it has— really like a slam. it hit hard and fast. it has been brutal all across america — fast. it has been brutal all across america. 50 fast. it has been brutal all across america. . fast. it has been brutal all across america. , ., ,, ., america. so interesting talking to ou. america. so interesting talking to you- thank _ america. so interesting talking to you- thank you — america. so interesting talking to you. thank you so _ america. so interesting talking to you. thank you so much. - america. so interesting talking to you. thank you so much. joining l america. so interesting talking to i you. thank you so much. joining us from tulsa in oklahoma.— you. thank you so much. joining us from tulsa in oklahoma. thank you.

rail passengers _ from tulsa in oklahoma. thank you. rail passengers have _ from tulsa in oklahoma. thank you. rail passengers have been - from tulsa in oklahoma. thank you. rail passengers have been warned i from tulsa in oklahoma. thank you. i rail passengers have been warned not to travel today unless absolutely necessary as continued strike action is said to cause disruption.- is said to cause disruption. trains will finish at — is said to cause disruption. trains will finish at about _ is said to cause disruption. trains will finish at about 3pm _ is said to cause disruption. trains will finish at about 3pm and - is said to cause disruption. trains i will finish at about 3pm and workers will finish at about 3pm and workers will walk out at 6pm. our business reporter noor nanji is at paddington station for us this morning. looking behind you, quite a lot of people trying to get theirjourneys income i guess, before it starts to shut down mid afternoon?- shut down mid afternoon? that's rinht. shut down mid afternoon? that's riht. it shut down mid afternoon? that's right- it is _ shut down mid afternoon? that's right- it is a _ shut down mid afternoon? that's right. it is a great _ shut down mid afternoon? that's right. it is a great christmas - right. it is a great christmas getaway— right. it is a great christmas getaway but for passengers hear the race is _ getaway but for passengers hear the race is on— getaway but for passengers hear the race is on to try to get home before the shutdown, as you say. we have been _ the shutdown, as you say. we have been told _ the shutdown, as you say. we have been told that most services will start _ been told that most services will start to — been told that most services will start to wind down from around lunchtime _ start to wind down from around lunchtime. most trains will stop by about— lunchtime. most trains will stop by about 3pm — lunchtime. most trains will stop by about 3pm this afternoon before the walk to _ about 3pm this afternoon before the walk to begin at six in the evening. as you _ walk to begin at six in the evening. as you can — walk to begin at six in the evening. as you can see, the station is pretty— as you can see, the station is pretty quiet so far. it is fairly early— pretty quiet so far. it is fairly early in — pretty quiet so far. it is fairly early in the morning. but it does seem _ early in the morning. but it does seem that — early in the morning. but it does seem that people have mostly heeded those warnings to try to avoid travelling today if they can. that is what — travelling today if they can. that is what we — travelling today if they can. that is what we heard from the train

operating — is what we heard from the train operating companies, who said there had been _ operating companies, who said there had been some cancellations work today— had been some cancellations work today and — had been some cancellations work today and people were shifting their booking _ today and people were shifting their booking to earlier in the week. not everybody — booking to earlier in the week. not everybody could do that. people with shiftwork _ everybody could do that. people with shiftwork or other commitments. we spoke _ shiftwork or other commitments. we spoke to— shiftwork or other commitments. we spoke to somebody who said he had 'ust spoke to somebody who said he had just finished a 12 hour shift, had no sleep. — just finished a 12 hour shift, had no sleep, headed straight to paddington station, where he was trying _ paddington station, where he was trying to— paddington station, where he was trying to get a train to go and see his family — trying to get a train to go and see his family. all of this is having a knock-on— his family. all of this is having a knock—on effect elsewhere. for example. — knock—on effect elsewhere. for example, the roads and motorways are expected _ example, the roads and motorways are expected to _ example, the roads and motorways are expected to be extremely busy today as people _ expected to be extremely busy today as people try to avoid taking the train _ as people try to avoid taking the train and — as people try to avoid taking the train. and there are strikes going on elsewhere as well, including some thousand _ on elsewhere as well, including some thousand or— on elsewhere as well, including some thousand or so border force staff who are _ thousand or so border force staff who are striking in six of the major airports. _ who are striking in six of the major airports. as— who are striking in six of the major airports, as well as the port of new the advice — airports, as well as the port of new the advice to passengers if you are travelling — the advice to passengers if you are travelling today is to check before you travel — travelling today is to check before you travel. pure travelling today is to check before ou travel. �* . ., . travelling today is to check before ou travel. . , ., , ., ., .. you travel. are people in a good mood there? — you travel. are people in a good mood there? what _ you travel. are people in a good mood there? what is _ you travel. are people in a good mood there? what is the - you travel. are people in a good mood there? what is the mood | you travel. are people in a good i mood there? what is the mood of people like their facing this disruption?— people like their facing this disru-tion? ~ , _ , disruption? well, there is sympathy for the workers _ disruption? well, there is sympathy for the workers from _ disruption? well, there is sympathy for the workers from the _ disruption? well, there is sympathy for the workers from the people - disruption? well, there is sympathy for the workers from the people we | for the workers from the people we have been—

for the workers from the people we have been speaking to today. we have been asking _ have been speaking to today. we have been asking around and people do understand with the rising cost of living _ understand with the rising cost of living by— understand with the rising cost of living by the strikes are taking place — living by the strikes are taking place. but to be honest, today the ins and _ place. but to be honest, today the ins and outs of the trade dispute and the — ins and outs of the trade dispute and the negotiations is not really the focus — and the negotiations is not really the focus. most people are just focused — the focus. most people are just focused on trying to get home for christmas — focused on trying to get home for christmas. don't forget, this is all happening — christmas. don't forget, this is all happening after years of covid disruption. now people have the added _ disruption. now people have the added concern of not being able to -et added concern of not being able to get home — added concern of not being able to get home and time. that is the main focus _ get home and time. that is the main focus for— get home and time. that is the main focus for people today.— focus for people today. indeed. thank you _ focus for people today. indeed. thank you very _ focus for people today. indeed. thank you very much. - focus for people today. indeed. thank you very much. noor - focus for people today. indeed. i thank you very much. noor nanji focus for people today. indeed. - thank you very much. noor nanji at paddington station. just to recap, the walk—out will be at 6pm. trains. ads —— at3 pm because of the way they have to schedule the infrastructure and shifts. we will keep you updated.— infrastructure and shifts. we will keep you updated. check your app. if ou are keep you updated. check your app. if you are making _ keep you updated. check your app. if you are making a _ keep you updated. check your app. if you are making a journey? _ keep you updated. check your app. if you are making a journey? check- you are making a journey? check carefully in advance. nine past eight. here's tomasz with a look at this morning's weather. we were sitting here a moment ago talking to a storm chaser in tulsa. he was saying it is a bit hard to

comprehend. he was saying they had a temperature drop of a0 degrees in 30 minutes. that is really out there, isn't it, in terms of extreme weather? it isn't it, in terms of extreme weather?— isn't it, in terms of extreme weather? , ., , ., weather? it is. i am sure he meant 40 fahrenheit _ weather? it is. i am sure he meant 40 fahrenheit rather _ weather? it is. i am sure he meant 40 fahrenheit rather than - weather? it is. i am sure he meant 40 fahrenheit rather than celsius. | ao fahrenheit rather than celsius. so, that would be far fewer degrees celsius when you can read that. i will tell you one of the reasons why we have seen these massive temperature drops. this is called arctic air all the way from canada that basically has spread across north america in the last a8 hours. see the leading edge of the arctic front. going through tulsa. there is a huge temperature 93p- tulsa. there is a huge temperature gap. that front moved through very quickly. it is not surprising we saw those massive temperature drops. it will be warming up in the coming days. this tuesday, wednesday, into thursday, you can see the mild air.

it is an historic cold outbreak for north america. and the outlook, you can see, new york is going to get a cold but not that cold. interesting, look at miami, usually in the tropics, the cold will reach them on sunday. between friday and sunday, a big temperature drop. let's talk about the uk. exactly the opposite. it is very mild year. temperature is above the average generally speaking for christmas. having said that, a few flakes of snow certainly on the cards for scotland, for the highlands. let's look at the satellite picture. crowds have been streaming in from the south—west. —— clouds. that brought the heavy rain yesterday. with that we have the mild subtropical maritime air, or oceanic air, spreading across the uk. they will be some sunshine around today. if you are travelling across england and wales through christmas eve, it is really not bad at all. some fine weather around.

later in the day there will be some showers across western part of the uk. some could be heavy. brief bursts of heavy rain that shouldn't last for too long. 12 degrees in the south, 8 degrees in aberdeen. above the average. tonight the weather will be changeable because we have low pressure nearby. off the coast of western scotland. putting in showers. it is a mild picture. it will be a very mild christmas day, start to christmas day. these are the early morning temperatures. nine or10 the early morning temperatures. nine or 10 degrees on the south coast. 6 degrees in the lowlands of scotland early on christmas day. low pressure is with us. weather fronts circling the uk so the weather on christmas day will be hit and miss. in the morning we will probably have some rain. dorset, devon, eastwards. elsewhere, a scattering of showers. there will be sunny spells around as well. again it will be a mild one.

12 degrees in london. sony still. a little bit colder in the north—west of scotland. for degrees in stornoway. that is a sign of things to come. the wind will shift direction. it will be coming out of the north, north west. snow showers across scotland. the snow should settle on the ground christmas day evening into boxing day because they will be a frost on boxing day. a blustery, cold, wintry day in the islands for boxing day. maybe some wintry showers across the pennines. for many it will be too mild for snow. a colder day on boxing day with the north—westerly winds. five in newcastle, six in belfast. in the south it will be about nine. the run—up to the new year, lots of ready icons. blustery and rainy at times. —— rainy. blustery and rainy at times. -- rainy-— blustery and rainy at times. --rain. ., ., blustery and rainy at times. -- rain. ., ., ,,. .,. ., -- rainy. you have us scratching our heads about — -- rainy. you have us scratching our heads about the _ -- rainy. you have us scratching our heads about the temperature - -- rainy. you have us scratching our heads about the temperature drop i heads about the temperature drop from our american storm chaser. we are going to double—check it. from our american storm chaser. we are going to double-check it.- are going to double-check it. yeah. it is not

are going to double-check it. yeah. it is not going _ are going to double-check it. yeah. it is not going to — are going to double-check it. yeah. it is not going to be _ are going to double-check it. yeah. it is not going to be celsius, - are going to double-check it. yeah. it is not going to be celsius, i - it is not going to be celsius, i don't think. we shall double—check and talk to your letter. thank you. —— talk to your letter. thank you. —— talk to you later. king charles will deliver his first christmas speech as monarch tomorrow, in an address which is expected to pay tribute to the legacy of his mother, queen elizabeth. a picture has been released of the king delivering his speech at st george's chapel in windsor. our religion editor, aleem maqbool reports. another moment of history, as, in st george's chapel at windsor castle, king charles records his first ever christmas message, a chance to reflect on the year, but also talk about faith. given its importance to him, we're likely to hear about interfaith relations. one of the first gatherings the new king convened, even before the queen's funeral, was of 30 faith leaders. he told them he viewed britain as what he called a community of communities. at the start of the year,

he commissioned portraits of holocaust survivors, including rachael levi, whose mother and three siblings — aged ten, eight and three — were all killed on arrival at auschwitz. she talks of her surprise at being honoured by the man who's now king. i appreciate it. and i appreciate that the prince of wales at the time should do this for all of us as survivors. and he goes on doing things and being so, so very, very hospitable in every way towards the survivors. that is a great thing, absolutely. and that gives us courage. but of course, the king has long shown an intense interest in people of many faiths. he's often thrown himself into celebrating other cultures. but the king's regard for people

of other religions doesn't always go down well. when he suggested, in the 90s, he looked at the constitutional role as defender of faith, not defender of the faith, some suggested he was sidelining the country's christian heritage, even wondering about his own beliefs. others say that's just a misunderstanding. all i can say is that he's been very explicit about his own faith, and from what i see of him, he does take faith and worship extremely seriously and is profoundly thoughtful about it. and i don't personally see any contradiction between the two. as i've said, the more you dig deep into your own faith, the more you're able to be open to others. and that has always been the king's point — that he feels it's part of his christian duty to protect the practice of all faiths and none. aleem maqbool, bbc news. we're joined now by royal

commentator, gyles brandreth. good morning to you. morning. good to be _ good morning to you. morning. good to be with _ good morning to you. morning. good to be with you. it good morning to you. morning. good to be with yon-— to be with you. it has been quite a ear, to be with you. it has been quite a year. hasn't _ to be with you. it has been quite a year. hasn't it? — to be with you. it has been quite a year, hasn't it? a _ to be with you. it has been quite a year, hasn't it? a very _ to be with you. it has been quite a year, hasn't it? a very sad - to be with you. it has been quite a year, hasn't it? a very sad year. to be with you. it has been quite a year, hasn't it? a very sad year in| year, hasn't it? a very sad year in terms of a family have lost a mother, grandmother, an aunt, a sister... queen elizabeth's life has been reflected very beautifully this year, i think? been reflected very beautifully this year. i think?— year, i think? absolutely. and it be . ins year, i think? absolutely. and it begins the _ year, i think? absolutely. and it begins the new _ year, i think? absolutely. and it begins the new era _ year, i think? absolutely. and it begins the new era in _ year, i think? absolutely. and it begins the new era in a - year, i think? absolutely. and it begins the new era in a way. - year, i think? absolutely. and it begins the new era in a way. we year, i think? absolutely. and it- begins the new era in a way. we are so accustomed to the queen speaking at three _ so accustomed to the queen speaking at three o'clock on christmas day, it has— at three o'clock on christmas day, it has been— at three o'clock on christmas day, it has been part of our lives for all our— it has been part of our lives for all our lives. though not, in fact, every— all our lives. though not, in fact, every year— all our lives. though not, in fact, every year since 1952. from 1952 until— every year since 1952. from 1952 until 1957 _ every year since 1952. from 1952 until 1957 it was on the radio. then it was— until 1957 it was on the radio. then it was on— until 1957 it was on the radio. then it was on television. in 1969 the queen— it was on television. in 1969 the queen took a break. there was no christmas — queen took a break. there was no christmas broadcast that year. she felt she _ christmas broadcast that year. she felt she had been seen enough on television — felt she had been seen enough on television that year. and thought, you can _ television that year. and thought, you can have too much of a good thing. _ you can have too much of a good thing. and —

you can have too much of a good thing, and took a year off. apart from _ thing, and took a year off. apart from that— thing, and took a year off. apart from that one year, we have had 70 years _ from that one year, we have had 70 years of— from that one year, we have had 70 years of the — from that one year, we have had 70 years of the queen's broadcast. i am sure that _ years of the queen's broadcast. i am sure that tomorrow, because the king has chosen— sure that tomorrow, because the king has chosen to speak from st george's chapel— has chosen to speak from st george's chapel in— has chosen to speak from st george's chapel in windsor, where of course his mother— chapel in windsor, where of course his mother has been laid to rest, and i_ his mother has been laid to rest, and i am — his mother has been laid to rest, and i am sure it will begin, the broadcast. _ and i am sure it will begin, the broadcast, with a tribute to her values. — broadcast, with a tribute to her values. her— broadcast, with a tribute to her values, her legacy, her life of service— values, her legacy, her life of service and duty, and her commitment to faith. _ service and duty, and her commitment to faith. all— service and duty, and her commitment to faith, all of that i am sure will feature — to faith, all of that i am sure will feature. but it's interesting, having — feature. but it's interesting, having now read, because i was writing — having now read, because i was writing a — having now read, because i was writing a book about the queen, i read _ writing a book about the queen, i read every— writing a book about the queen, i read every single one of her 70, or 69, christmas broadcast. almost every— 69, christmas broadcast. almost every year— 69, christmas broadcast. almost every year something seems to be going _ every year something seems to be going wrong in the world. it has been _ going wrong in the world. it has been a — going wrong in the world. it has been a tough time. in fact, if you io been a tough time. in fact, if you go back— been a tough time. in fact, if you go back right to the beginning, because — go back right to the beginning, because it is 90 years since the first christmas broadcast. the bbc is 100 _ first christmas broadcast. the bbc is 100 years old. the original director— is 100 years old. the original director general wrote to the king in 1958 _ director general wrote to the king in 1958 saying, would you do come on

the wireless. — in 1958 saying, would you do come on the wireless, christmas broadcast to the wireless, christmas broadcast to the king _ the wireless, christmas broadcast to the king wasn't ready bbc would last and didn't— the king wasn't ready bbc would last and didn't think he should do it. but by— and didn't think he should do it. but by 1932 he decided to. that first broadcast was written by rudyard _ first broadcast was written by rudyard kipling. ithink first broadcast was written by rudyard kipling. i think the first broadcast was written by rudyard kipling. ithink the king would _ rudyard kipling. ithink the king would be — rudyard kipling. ithink the king would be writing his own for tomorrow. but it will reflect on the word _ tomorrow. but it will reflect on the word it _ tomorrow. but it will reflect on the word it will— tomorrow. but it will reflect on the word. it will reflect on family. and it will— word. it will reflect on family. and it will be _ word. it will reflect on family. and it will be international in luke, because — it will be international in luke, because you have to remember, this thing _ because you have to remember, this thing began — because you have to remember, this thing began in 1922 as a speech to the empire, as it was then. it has always— the empire, as it was then. it has always been— the empire, as it was then. it has always been global in its reach. the first people to hear it tomorrow will be — first people to hear it tomorrow will be people in new zealand. morning — will be people in new zealand. morning. charlie here. you said you had read every one of those in speeches. to what extent do you think they have changed in terms of the town and the way it looks? and how kind of, i was going to say ordinary, but you don't —— you know i don't mean ordinary, but i sense they have changed in the way they want to relate to people, and the formality may be exchanging a

little? ., , .., ., little? the queen became more informal as _ little? the queen became more informal as the _ little? the queen became more informal as the years _ little? the queen became more informal as the years went - little? the queen became more informal as the years went by. i little? the queen became more| informal as the years went by. if you go— informal as the years went by. if you go back to those early ones, her voice _ you go back to those early ones, her voice is _ you go back to those early ones, her voice is quite — you go back to those early ones, her voice is quite strangulated. she was only in— voice is quite strangulated. she was only in her— voice is quite strangulated. she was only in her mid—20s at the time. then— only in her mid—20s at the time. then on— only in her mid—20s at the time. then on television it was still quite — then on television it was still quite poor. as the years went by became — quite poor. as the years went by became more relaxed. we began to enjoy— became more relaxed. we began to enjoy looking at the desk at which he said. _ enjoy looking at the desk at which he said. to — enjoy looking at the desk at which he said, to see what tell—tale photographs they would be. i don't think we _ photographs they would be. i don't think we will get that tomorrow because — think we will get that tomorrow because if the king is, as we think at st— because if the king is, as we think at st george's chapel in winter, he won't _ at st george's chapel in winter, he won't be _ at st george's chapel in winter, he won't be at — at st george's chapel in winter, he won't be at a table, so we won't be able to— won't be at a table, so we won't be able to see — won't be at a table, so we won't be able to see which members of the family— able to see which members of the family featuring the photographs. but they— family featuring the photographs. but they always contained the same elements— but they always contained the same elements with the queen. the second half was _ elements with the queen. the second half was always a traditional christmas message. the queen believed. — christmas message. the queen believed, herfaith christmas message. the queen believed, her faith was fundamental to her. _ believed, her faith was fundamental to her. as _ believed, her faith was fundamental to her, as we know, driven by duty but sustained by faith. that was always — but sustained by faith. that was always the second part of every one of these _ always the second part of every one of these broadcast that she made over so— of these broadcast that she made over so many years. as

of these broadcast that she made over so many years.— over so many years. as we move forward, over so many years. as we move forward. what — over so many years. as we move forward, what kind _ over so many years. as we move forward, what kind of— over so many years. as we move forward, what kind of king, - over so many years. as we move forward, what kind of king, in i over so many years. as we move i forward, what kind of king, in terms of character, are we going to see? i think what we are going to get tomorrow is a good flavour of where we are _ tomorrow is a good flavour of where we are going, which is going to be a continuation, and yet with subtle changes — continuation, and yet with subtle changes. what an impossible act to follow _ changes. what an impossible act to follow. and i don't think actually the king — follow. and i don't think actually the king is particularly keen to do things— the king is particularly keen to do things differently. he has been the person— things differently. he has been the person he — things differently. he has been the person he is all his life. he has this range _ person he is all his life. he has this range of passions and interests. he is a complete workaholic. he will go on doing his thing _ workaholic. he will go on doing his thing in _ workaholic. he will go on doing his thing in his— workaholic. he will go on doing his thing in his way. i suspect we will -et thing in his way. i suspect we will get a _ thing in his way. i suspect we will get a reference tomorrow to his darling — get a reference tomorrow to his darling wife. he always refers to his darling wife, the queen consort. so called _ his darling wife, the queen consort. so called queen consort until the coronation, when people will begin calling _ coronation, when people will begin calling her— coronation, when people will begin calling her queen camilla. family is important _ calling her queen camilla. family is important to him. there will be a mention— important to him. there will be a mention of— important to him. there will be a mention of his family. but i think steady— mention of his family. but i think steady as— mention of his family. but i think steady as she goes. the advantage for him _ steady as she goes. the advantage for him is _ steady as she goes. the advantage for him is that he is now in his 75th— for him is that he is now in his

75th year _ for him is that he is now in his 75th year. he is a mature figure. he is a grandfather. he will continue to pursue — is a grandfather. he will continue to pursue the things he feels passionate about and represent the best of— passionate about and represent the best of british. and i am very pleased — best of british. and i am very pleased that the word has got out that the _ pleased that the word has got out that the coronation is going to be, though— that the coronation is going to be, though shorter than the queen's was in 1953. _ though shorter than the queen's was in 1953, still traditional, though shorter than the queen's was in 1953, stilltraditional, still full in1953, stilltraditional, still full of— in 1953, stilltraditional, still full of pomp and pageantry and the kind of— full of pomp and pageantry and the kind of ceremony that still britain does _ kind of ceremony that still britain does best. it kind of ceremony that still britain does best. . . kind of ceremony that still britain does best. , ., ., ., ., does best. it is a time of goodwill but it is impossible _ does best. it is a time of goodwill but it is impossible to _ does best. it is a time of goodwill but it is impossible to ignore - does best. it is a time of goodwill but it is impossible to ignore the l but it is impossible to ignore the narrative around the royal family currency, because of the way it is likely outside of their control because of voices from elsewhere, with stories around prince harry. that is something that is a current thing, it is still happening, isn't it? it thing, it is still happening, isn't it? , . ., , , thing, it is still happening, isn't it? ,. . i, it? it is certainly still happening if ou it? it is certainly still happening if you are. _ it? it is certainly still happening if you are. as— it? it is certainly still happening if you are, as we _ it? it is certainly still happening if you are, as we are, _ it? it is certainly still happening i if you are, as we are, journalists, or if— if you are, as we are, journalists, or if you — if you are, as we are, journalists, or if you are — if you are, as we are, journalists, or if you are working on the buckingham palace press office. but if you _ buckingham palace press office. but if you are _ buckingham palace press office. but if you are the king or queen or your family. _ if you are the king or queen or your family. it _ if you are the king or queen or your family, it doesn't impinge on you in the same _ family, it doesn't impinge on you in the same way. they don't read the newspapers as avidly as we do. they

don't _ newspapers as avidly as we do. they don't watch — newspapers as avidly as we do. they don't watch television. the king, i known _ don't watch television. the king, i know. what— don't watch television. the king, i know, what is very little television indeed _ know, what is very little television indeed. they are not obsessing about this in— indeed. they are not obsessing about this in the _ indeed. they are not obsessing about this in the way that we might be. they— this in the way that we might be. they really— this in the way that we might be. they really aren't. and i think this recording — they really aren't. and i think this recording that we are going to see tomorrow— recording that we are going to see tomorrow was made on the 13th of december. — tomorrow was made on the 13th of december, before the second lot of the harry— december, before the second lot of the harry and megan micro tv series was aired _ the harry and megan micro tv series wasaired~ -- — the harry and megan micro tv series was aired. —— meghan. i don't think it was aired. —— meghan. idon't think it will— was aired. —— meghan. i don't think it will impinge on it at all. the script— it will impinge on it at all. the script will— it will impinge on it at all. the script will not reflect that. that is our _ script will not reflect that. that is our kind _ script will not reflect that. that is our kind of thinking about it. i don't _ is our kind of thinking about it. i don't think— is our kind of thinking about it. i don't think it affects the way the monarchy— don't think it affects the way the monarchy moves forward at all. it is a family— monarchy moves forward at all. it is a family matter. togetherness is what _ a family matter. togetherness is what a _ a family matter. togetherness is what a family should be about. i suspect— what a family should be about. i suspect the king might well reach out, suspect the king might well reach out. as— suspect the king might well reach out. as he — suspect the king might well reach out, as he did in that wonderful speech— out, as he did in that wonderful speech 24—hour is after his mother's death— speech 24—hour is after his mother's death back— speech 24—hour is after his mother's death back in september, when his first address to the nation ticked all the _ first address to the nation ticked all the boxes. first address to the nation ticked allthe boxes. he paid first address to the nation ticked all the boxes. he paid tribute and indeed _ all the boxes. he paid tribute and indeed announced the new prince and

princess— indeed announced the new prince and princess of— indeed announced the new prince and princess of wales. but he also spoke of his— princess of wales. but he also spoke of his love _ princess of wales. but he also spoke of his love for harry and meghan, as they set— of his love for harry and meghan, as they set out— of his love for harry and meghan, as they set out to develop their own life across — they set out to develop their own life across the other side of the world — life across the other side of the world so. _ life across the other side of the world. so, ithink life across the other side of the world. so, i think he will be engaged _ world. so, i think he will be engaged in all of that. the queen was all— engaged in all of that. the queen was all about duty, service and building — was all about duty, service and building a _ was all about duty, service and building a world that is positive and without rancour. and all of that. _ and without rancour. and all of that. i— and without rancour. and all of that. i am _ and without rancour. and all of that, i am sure, and without rancour. and all of that, lam sure, he and without rancour. and all of that, i am sure, he will want to continue — that, i am sure, he will want to continue-— continue. lovely to see you. christmas — continue. lovely to see you. christmas jumper _ continue. lovely to see you. christmas jumper for - continue. lovely to see you. i christmas jumper for christmas continue. lovely to see you. - christmas jumper for christmas day lunch presumably? that christmas jumper for christmas day lunch presumably?— lunch presumably? that is correct. toda , lunch presumably? that is correct. today. new _ lunch presumably? that is correct. today. new range _ lunch presumably? that is correct. today, new range so _ lunch presumably? that is correct. today, new range so a _ lunch presumably? that is correct. today, new range so a new - lunch presumably? that is correct. j today, new range so a newjumper reflects _ today, new range so a newjumper reflects that. yes, you are right, i've reflects that. yes, you are right, we got— reflects that. yes, you are right, we got a — reflects that. yes, you are right, i've got a festive one for tomorrow. i've got a festive one for tomorrow. i love _ i've got a festive one for tomorrow. i love your— i've got a festive one for tomorrow. i love yourjumpers. have a lovely time. i love your 'umpers. have a lovely time. . . , i love your 'umpers. have a lovely time. , i love your 'umpers. have a lovely time. ., , _ , ., i love your 'umpers. have a lovely time. , time. happy christmas and happy new year. thank you. _ time. happy christmas and happy new year. thank you. christmas _ time. happy christmas and happy new year. thank you. christmas day - year. thank you. christmas day tomorrow. _ year. thank you. christmas day tomorrow, are _ year. thank you. christmas day tomorrow, are you _ year. thank you. christmas day tomorrow, are you ready? - year. thank you. christmas day tomorrow, are you ready? are i year. thank you. christmas day i tomorrow, are you ready? are you prepared? whether you're stocking up on sprouts, or picking out some presents, today's the last day to get your shopping done before christmas.

but with many of us cutting back this year to tackle the rising cost of living, have business noticed a difference? sarah rogers is at altrincham market this morning trying to beat the christmas rush. i don't know what kind of picture you campaign for us this morning. i am seeing quite a few people out? this market has only been open for about— this market has only been open for about 20 _ this market has only been open for about 20 minutes and already we have -ot a about 20 minutes and already we have got a steady stream of people buying cheese _ got a steady stream of people buying cheese i_ got a steady stream of people buying cheese. i am told cheddar is the favourite — cheese. i am told cheddar is the favourite at christmas and all year round _ favourite at christmas and all year round we — favourite at christmas and all year round. we have had a steady stream of people _ round. we have had a steady stream of people picking up their turkeys. the rest _ of people picking up their turkeys. the rest of— of people picking up their turkeys. the rest of the traders are setting up the rest of the traders are setting up for— the rest of the traders are setting up for what they hope will be a busy day. up for what they hope will be a busy day foot _ up for what they hope will be a busy day. foot fault looking pretty good. let's day. foot fault looking pretty good. let's look _ day. foot fault looking pretty good. let's look at the bigger picture. —— footfall~ _ let's look at the bigger picture. —— footfall~ all — let's look at the bigger picture. —— footfall. all retail destinations are up— footfall. all retail destinations are up 6% on last year. compare that to pre-covid — are up 6% on last year. compare that to pre—covid levels, which may be more _ to pre—covid levels, which may be more accurate, it has actually

dropped — more accurate, it has actually dropped by 20%. if you then compare that to _ dropped by 20%. if you then compare that to yesterday, the number of shoppers— that to yesterday, the number of shoppers around has actually dropped by 25%~ _ shoppers around has actually dropped by 25%. but up here we are not looking — by 25%. but up here we are not looking too bad. and if you are looking — looking too bad. and if you are looking to _ looking too bad. and if you are looking to shop today, don't panic. you've _ looking to shop today, don't panic. you've still— looking to shop today, don't panic. you've still got plenty of time. and my colleague, tom hepworth, may have some suggestions. nothing says christmas like scary home—made animatronics. the festive window display at this department store in dorchester drug —— true children from miles around. it is 1988 now, and reading's broad street mall is full of big hair, big shoulder pads and big spenders. d0 shoulder pads and big spenders. burr you know how much money you spent?

over £400 again this year. do you know how much money you spent? over £400 again this year.— over £400 again this year. do you send a over £400 again this year. do you spend a lot? _ over £400 again this year. do you spend a lot? l _ over £400 again this year. do you spend a lot? i spend i over £400 again this year. do you spend a lot? i spend loads i over £400 again this year. do you spend a lot? i spend loads of i over £400 again this year. do you i spend a lot? i spend loads of money, es. the spend a lot? i spend loads of money, yes- the top — spend a lot? i spend loads of money, yes- the top buys _ spend a lot? i spend loads of money, yes. the top buys this i spend a lot? i spend loads of money, yes. the top buys this year, i yes. the top buys this year, consumer — yes. the top buys this year, consumer electronics i yes. the top buys this year, | consumer electronics and... knickers. there will be very little stock left over this year. and the customers are mainly men. the gentle manner and — customers are mainly men. the gentle manner and unbelievable. i— customers are mainly men. the gentle manner and unbelievable. i can't i customers are mainly men. the gentle manner and unbelievable. i can't get i manner and unbelievable. i can't get enough _ manner and unbelievable. i can't get enough of— manner and unbelievable. i can't get enough of it!— enough of it! men's pants, however, were sold in — enough of it! men's pants, however, were sold in tin _ enough of it! men's pants, however, were sold in tin cans i enough of it! men's pants, however, were sold in tin cans in i enough of it! men's pants, however, were sold in tin cans in aldershot i were sold in tin cans in aldershot to be christmas in 1976. the beauty of it is ou to be christmas in 1976. the beauty of it is you can _ to be christmas in 1976. the beauty of it is you can put i to be christmas in 1976. the beauty of it is you can put anything i to be christmas in 1976. the beauty of it is you can put anything in i of it is you can put anything in sight. we write a little message out, or you read the message out for inside, and it is sealed inside. lovely. can you do it now? yes. christmas _ lovely. can you do it now? yes. christmas markets i lovely. can you do it now? yes. christmas markets are i lovely. can you do it now? yes. christmas markets are hugely i lovely. can you do it now? jazz christmas markets are hugely popular these days. they have come a long way since the 70s. while fashions and tastes change, it seems like the

christmas dinner remains a constant. but, in 197a, christmas dinner remains a constant. but, in 1974, like today, the effects of inflation will being felt on the christmas dinner table. eaten on the christmas dinner table. even jerem on the christmas dinner table. even jeremy paxman's- _ on the christmas dinner table. even jeremy paxman's. one i on the christmas dinner table. ever! jeremy paxman's. one thing it obvious it doesn't include is the price of this cigar, which cost me 35 p. 10p more than last year. it doesn't include the cost of the candles, which cost aop, and it doesn't include the cost of the crackers. . . doesn't include the cost of the crackers. , , ., , �* crackers. yes, but it doesn't include the i crackers. yes, but it doesn't include the cost i crackers. yes, but it doesn't include the cost of— crackers. yes, but it doesn't include the cost of cooking i crackers. yes, but it doesn't i include the cost of cooking the meal and electricity and gas have gone up because _ and electricity and gas have gone up because electricity has gone up 80% in the _ because electricity has gone up 80% in the last— because electricity has gone up 80% in the last year. what about your crackers? — in the last year. what about your crackers? . in the last year. what about your crackers? , . ., . ,, , . in the last year. what about your crackers? , ',-,:: crackers? these crackers cost £1.30 for a dozen- — crackers? these crackers cost £1.30 for a dozen. we _ crackers? these crackers cost £1.30 for a dozen. we saw— crackers? these crackers cost £1.30 for a dozen. we saw some i crackers? these crackers cost £1.30 | for a dozen. we saw some advertised for a dozen. we saw some advertised for £5. he for a dozen. we saw some advertised for £5. ., ., for £5. he never did learn to hide his disappointment, i for £5. he never did learn to hide his disappointment, did i for £5. he never did learn to hide his disappointment, did he? i £1.30 fora

£1.30 for a dozen crackers and tinned — £1.30 for a dozen crackers and tinned pans. we don't have any of that here — tinned pans. we don't have any of that here. plenty of other things. we have — that here. plenty of other things. we have the operation manager here. one thing _ we have the operation manager here. one thing we heard about was about inflation~ _ one thing we heard about was about inflation. that was many years ago. that is— inflation. that was many years ago. that is having a big effect again at the moment. have your costs of running — the moment. have your costs of running this place changed? massively. massively. business rates bills have gone up by a80%. our electricity bills and gas bills are going up by around about the same margin, 500%. these along with the wage costs, inflation and material costs, it is difficult. you wage costs, inflation and material costs, it is difficult.— costs, it is difficult. you really need people _ costs, it is difficult. you really need people out i costs, it is difficult. you really need people out here i costs, it is difficult. you really i need people out here shopping. how has it— need people out here shopping. how has it been? have the strikes have any effect? — has it been? have the strikes have any effect? are they bringing people in because _ any effect? are they bringing people in because they can't get people online _ in because they can't get people online -- — in because they can't get people online —— stuff online? it�*s online -- stuff online? it's certainly — online -- stuff online? it's certainly in _ online -- stuff online? it's certainly in the i online -- stuff online? it's certainly in the last i online —— stuff online? it�*s certainly in the last two weeks we have seen footfall be better, which

is quite unusual. i think the strikes have had a bit of an effect. i think the thing with us as you can come along here and you can buy the thing you want and take it home. there is no waiting around for the delivery guy. that is the big positive. if you are after last—minute stuff you can come down here and get some amazing quality produce, whether that is a pair of earrings from leslie, who is making them here, through to a pair of japanese denim jeans made in stockport, or award—winning butter, or award—winning bread. stockport, or award—winning butter, oraward—winning bread. it stockport, or award—winning butter, or award—winning bread. it is all here in this really kind of beautiful rickety market that has become this outstanding success throughout the country.- become this outstanding success throughout the country. thank you. i want to speak _ throughout the country. thank you. i want to speak to _ throughout the country. thank you. i want to speak to one i throughout the country. thank you. i want to speak to one of i throughout the country. thank you. i want to speak to one of the i throughout the country. thank you. i want to speak to one of the traders i want to speak to one of the traders here _ want to speak to one of the traders here. angelo mathews. if you like it is individually thrown on a wheel. it is exclusively sold here. what

other popular— it is exclusively sold here. what other popular bits i it is exclusively sold here. what other popular bits this i it is exclusively sold here. what other popular bits this year! i it is exclusively sold here. twist other popular bits this year! it's not particularly festive. it’s other popular bits this year! it's not particularly festive.- not particularly festive. it's not particularly _ not particularly festive. it's not particularly festive i not particularly festive. it's not particularly festive but i not particularly festive. it's not particularly festive but the i particularly festive but the customer know we are here. they are good christmas plaque presence, it's available here, it is handmade in salford. it is not particularly festive but it seems to work. it is beautiful. we _ festive but it seems to work. it is beautiful. we will i festive but it seems to work. it is beautiful. we will come back a little bit later and talk to some more stallholders. have you got yours yet! 15 years ago today, mark ormrod was seriously injured while serving in afghanistan. john maguire is with him in plymouth this morning. look at that. we have the official timekeepers in the foreground. we canjust timekeepers in the foreground. we can just see mark coming

timekeepers in the foreground. we canjust see mark coming in, powering. i don't think he has lost anyplace at all. a big cheerfrom the crowd. he isjust anyplace at all. a big cheerfrom the crowd. he is just about to make landfall. you can see the slipway is just beneath us. mark is there in the centre, with the beard, the goggles. come on in! they arejust figuring out a way to getting a bit closer and complete the swim. i will just check the timing, 35. i don't think you will know that time yet. i shall wade into the water! i am in up shall wade into the water! i am in up to my knees, which doesn't matter. well done, fellers! amazing effort! how was it?— effort! how was it? that's the warm u n effort! how was it? that's the warm u- done! effort! how was it? that's the warm op done! it — effort! how was it? that's the warm op done! it was _ effort! how was it? that's the warm up done! it was all—

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strong. i'm very, very impressed. h0 strong. i'm very, very impressed. no jellyfish this time! no, i strong. i'm very, very impressed. no jellyfish this time! no, just i jellyfish this time! no, 'ust seaweed. i jellyfish this time! no, 'ust seaweed. it i jellyfish this time! no, 'ust seaweed. it was i jellyfish this time! no, 'ust seaweed. it was good i jellyfish this time! no, just i seaweed. it was good visibility. so seaweed. it was good visibility. sc you seaweed. it was good visibility. you just seaweed. it was good visibility. sir you just locked into seaweed. it was good visibility. sr you just locked into what you could see in front of you. i you just locked into what you could see in front of you.— see in front of you. i can't feel my face, see in front of you. i can't feel my face. that's _ see in front of you. i can't feel my face, that's all! i see in front of you. i can't feel my face, that's all! what i see in front of you. i can't feel my face, that's all! what were i see in front of you. i can't feel my face, that's all! what were you i face, that's all! what were you thinking? _ face, that's all! what were you thinking? i _ face, that's all! what were you thinking? i was i face, that's all! what were you thinking? i was thinking i face, that's all! what were you thinking? i was thinking all i face, that's all! what were you i thinking? i was thinking all sorts of thins thinking? i was thinking all sorts of things in _ thinking? i was thinking all sorts of things in my _ thinking? i was thinking all sorts of things in my head, i thinking? i was thinking all sorts of things in my head, the i thinking? i was thinking all sorts of things in my head, the main i thinking? i was thinking all sorts i of things in my head, the main one wasjust, just keep of things in my head, the main one was just, just keep swinging that it mightjust keep swimming. the wasjust, just keep swinging that it mightjust keep swimming. the whole reason mark has _ mightjust keep swimming. the whole reason mark has been i mightjust keep swimming. the whole reason mark has been doing i mightjust keep swimming. the whole reason mark has been doing all i mightjust keep swimming. the whole reason mark has been doing all of i reason mark has been doing all of these incredible challenges, the 15th anniversary when you are severely injured, to raise money for mac two. in the last year, since

mark has been raising awareness and raising hundreds of thousands of pounds of cash, what difference has it made as a charity! it pounds of cash, what difference has it made as a charity!— it made as a charity! it has made an incredible difference. i it made as a charity! it has made an incredible difference. we i it made as a charity! it has made an incredible difference. we have i it made as a charity! it has made an incredible difference. we have been able to help hundreds of people, and in some cases save hundreds of lives, introducing them to jujitsu through mark and ben's efforts, through mark and ben's efforts, through many people have donated to the charity. it has been phenomenal. it is for veterans, serving personnel, also you have extended it to emergency services. the personnel, also you have extended it to emergency services.— to emergency services. the people hel-ein to emergency services. the people helping men _ to emergency services. the people helping men and — to emergency services. the people helping men and women i to emergency services. the people helping men and women in i to emergency services. the people helping men and women in the i helping men and women in the military, the veterans, we knew public services could be helpful also, so we pushed it out to them. we've helped a huge amount of those men and women. fir we've helped a huge amount of those men and women.— we've helped a huge amount of those men and women. or you've got left to do toda , men and women. or you've got left to do today. is — men and women. or you've got left to do today. is to — men and women. or you've got left to do today, is to have i men and women. or you've got left to do today, is to have you i men and women. or you've got left to do today, is to have you done i men and women. or you've got left to do today, is to have you done your. do today, is to have you done your christmas shopping! last

do today, is to have you done your christmas shopping!— christmas shopping! last minute, like most men! i christmas shopping! last minute, like most men! we i christmas shopping! last minute, like most men! we are i christmas shopping! last minute, like most men! we are ready i christmas shopping! last minute, like most men! we are ready to i christmas shopping! last minute, i like most men! we are ready to enjoy christmas _ like most men! we are ready to enjoy christmas and celebrate. the the 'ust christmas and celebrate. the the just giving — christmas and celebrate. the the just giving page is all on my social media. _ just giving page is all on my social media. and — just giving page is all on my social media, and sam's, on ben's. if anyone — media, and sam's, on ben's. if anyone can _ media, and sam's, on ben's. if anyone can date, would be very appreciative. we anyone can date, would be very appreciative-— anyone can date, would be very a- nreciative. . ., ., ., ,., appreciative. we have heard about the difference _ appreciative. we have heard about the difference it i appreciative. we have heard about the difference it can i appreciative. we have heard about the difference it can make. i appreciative. we have heard about the difference it can make. apart i the difference it can make. apart from the christmas shopping any crazy ideas? what will 2023 bring. and doing a life public speaking events— and doing a life public speaking events on the 9th of february in oxford — events on the 9th of february in oxford i'm _ events on the 9th of february in oxford. i'm trying to get a book deal~ _ oxford. i'm trying to get a book deal and — oxford. i'm trying to get a book deal. and whatever ben and sam decide _ deal. and whatever ben and sam decide to — deal. and whatever ben and sam decide to do next! the deal. and whatever ben and sam decide to do next!— deal. and whatever ben and sam decide to do next! the bigger, the better, decide to do next! the bigger, the better. the — decide to do next! the bigger, the better, the crazier! i decide to do next! the bigger, the better, the crazier! phenomenal i better, the crazier! phenomenal effort, really good stuff. we will let you go and get warm. it has been quite the effort. to think that mark

did that swim in 35 minutes! we will have to check the official time. ben's watch thought it was 33. but 35 minutes. as i say, the record stands at an hour. it absolutely smashed it. he is getting a good reception from the crowd. it is incredible just to see the mechanics of how mark manages to do the swim. he is surrounded by good friends, as i said to him, what keeps you going. he said surround yourself with good people, be positive. it puts you in a good place. when you consider the place he was in 15 years ago, 15 years ago on this day, he is in an extraordinary place right now. he is just getting warmed up now, a lot of hugs from the support team. look out

at the shops in plymouth this afternoon, somebody in a very good mood will be coming in to buy some christmas presents! back to you from plymouth. brute christmas presents! back to you from pl mouth. ~ christmas presents! back to you from pl mouth. . , plymouth. we will stay with the nictures plymouth. we will stay with the pictures for _ plymouth. we will stay with the pictures forjust i plymouth. we will stay with the pictures forjust a i plymouth. we will stay with the pictures forjust a moment. i'm| plymouth. we will stay with the l pictures forjust a moment. i'm a little worried about mark's face. what is the procedure for warming up a face? to put a hot water bottle on it? i a face? to put a hot water bottle on it? “ a face? to put a hot water bottle on it? 4' , , it? i think the first thing he is atan to it? i think the first thing he is going to do — it? i think the first thing he is going to do is _ it? i think the first thing he is going to do is get i it? i think the first thing he is going to do is get a i it? i think the first thing he is going to do is get a hug - it? i think the first thing he is going to do is get a hug from| it? i think the first thing he is . going to do is get a hug from the kids, i can see two of his kids at the top of the slipway. i think that will be the best thing they can do. i hope somebody will run down with a towel in a minute to try to warm him up. i think the guys were telling me it is 8 degrees in the water, so pretty cold. air temperature is warmer. it is all about trying to keep warm now and get out of the wet suit. some of the guys from the support team, the support boat are just congratulating each other. they

have done really well. a phenomenal effort once again a have done really well. a phenomenal effort once again— effort once again a hot cup of tea, that is what _ effort once again a hot cup of tea, that is what is _ effort once again a hot cup of tea, that is what is needed. _ effort once again a hot cup of tea, that is what is needed. we - effort once again a hot cup of tea, that is what is needed. we will. effort once again a hot cup of tea, | that is what is needed. we willjust wait for— that is what is needed. we willjust wait for that official time but they were _ wait for that official time but they were aiming for45 wait for that official time but they were aiming for 45 minutes. i think beforehand. _ were aiming for 45 minutes. i think beforehand, and _ were aiming for 45 minutes. i think beforehand, and if _ were aiming for 45 minutes. i think beforehand, and if you _ were aiming for 45 minutes. i think beforehand, and if you weren't - were aiming for 45 minutes. i think| beforehand, and if you weren't here an hour ago, i think they said beforehand, his coach who was with him, said that if they get 45 it would be good. anything under that would be good. anything under that would be good. anything under that would be remarkable.— would be good. anything under that would be remarkable. remind me ifi have a cold face, _ would be remarkable. remind me ifi have a cold face, remind _ would be remarkable. remind me ifi have a cold face, remind me - would be remarkable. remind me ifi have a cold face, remind me not - would be remarkable. remind me ifi have a cold face, remind me not to l have a cold face, remind me not to ask you what to do! hot water bottle in the face, best avoided. mifse in the face, best avoided. wise words. in the face, best avoided. wise words- that — in the face, best avoided. wise words. that is _ in the face, best avoided. wise words. that is why _ in the face, best avoided. wise words. that is why i _ in the face, best avoided. wise words. that is why i am - in the face, best avoided. wise words. that is why i am here. i

england and manchester city midfielder kalvin phillips was overweight when he returned to the club from the world cup, according to his club boss pep guardiola. a p pa re ntly apparently he didn't play in the league match because he was overweight. he signed from leeds in the summer. he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? i don't know. but it's the player's responsibility, is what you're saying? he didn't arrive in a condition to training sessions, to play. because the reason i ask is because he's been away at the world cup, he's been around physios, nutritionists. did you expect him to be fit? no, no, no, absolutely. that's why he cannot play. when he will be ready,

he will be play, but we need him. we need him a lot. is that a disappointment to you, a surprise? it was a private conversation with kalvin. pep guardiola saying phillips isn't injured, but he is overweight and thatis injured, but he is overweight and that is why he is not playing. it has led to these headlines. he says he will be back in contention soon. city play against phillips's former side leeds. guardiola didn't say whether he would be involved. ed slater says he feels pride ahead of the first ever slater cup in his honour. the sa year old was forced to retire from rugby earlier this year after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. his two former sides — gloucester and leicester — play this afternoon in the premiership — with the trophy awarded to the winner in this game

and the reverse fixture later in the season. ed having a cup named after him, and then occasions named after him, because there'll be two a season, which is great, you know, is really, really important. you know, it's really, really important for ed and his family and for us to acknowledge it, but obviously ed's a legend at both clubs. so i don't know where he'll sit. hopefully, he'll be supporting gloucester at the games. but, yeah, it's really, really meaningful to us and we want to put our best foot forward and make a real good display out of that game. the top two in rugby union's premiership were both beaten last night with second place sale throwing away a 14—0 half time lead to lose 20—14 to newcastle, while leaders saracens suffered their first defeat of the season, beaten by london irish 29—20 as new england head coach steve borthwick watched on. both were down to iii men by the time irish sealed their win with a late try from chandler cunningham—south... converted by paddy jackson. .. whose five penalties made the difference. meanwhile a jack dempsey try gave glasgow the lead in their united rugby championship match against edinburgh... and they never relinquished it, holding on to win 16—10.

it's also the lead they'll take into the second leg of the 1872 cup, which will be at murrayfiled next week. ulster beat connacht in the urc�*s other match. what a start it has been for new rangers boss michael beale — three games, three wins. i—o win was enough to see off ross county last night. john lundstram the scorer as they move to within six points of celtic, who play stjohnstone later. elsewhere, kilmarnock came from two goals down to draw 2—2 with motherwell. sir geoff hurst has led the tributes to his england world cup winning teammate george cohen. who has died at the age of 83. hurst called cohen a dear friend who everyone without exception says was a lovely man. cohen played in every game of the world cup on home soil 56 years ago as the england team's right back... including in the li—2 win over west germany in the final. he spent his entire club career with fulham and was also awarded an mbe in the year 2000. george was pure class. he was a gentleman. he had big standards and passed that

on to many people, myself included, and always used to tut if i ever wore anything but a suit and tie. but he was a classy person. to be a fulham player, to be a world cup player, and to be a classy man, was fantastic for us. there was a statue unveiled to george cohen outside craven cottage, where he spent his career. when he saw the statue, he said what have i done! always humble, always modest, and university respected. if you like time now is 844. now to a story of love in times of war. back in march, two volunteers of ukraine's civil defence forces got married in a military—style ceremony at a checkpoint, just days after russia invaded ukraine. nine months later,

the bbc�*s hugo bachega has been to find out how married life has been, and joined them for a special christmas tradition. they celebrated their love at a checkpoint in kyiv. this was in march. russia's invasion of ukraine was in its early days and the capital was under threat. the wedding became a symbol of ukraine in defiance. but the war keeps them apart. while valeriy�*s on duty, lesya waits for him to come home. today they're meeting again. it's always emotional for her, to see him alive. for him, to return to safety. translation: there is a sense of peace for me.

we're not young people anymore. so i want to rest. to switch off my brain. i like times when valeriy isjust near me. just sitting, just reading. watching tvjust, near me. this christmas, they're trying to carry on as normal. but their wishes are different. we can't plan our future now. and of course, we wish only peace. but not just peace. we want peace after our victory. so it's only one desire which unites all our nation. singing it's a special evening at st michael's monastery. for lesya, the ceremony offers a moment of hope amid the horrors of war.

we share this light like we share love and kindness and peace. so the idea is to share this good feelings, especially important during the war, just to remind them about the deep sense of christmas. that is an extraordinary story. just looking at those pictures of their marriage ceremony and those extraordinary circumstances. what marriage ceremony and those extraordinary circumstances. what a first ear extraordinary circumstances. what a first year of — extraordinary circumstances. what a first year of marriage. _ what a first year of marriage. here's tomasz with a look at this morning's weather. good morning. certainly very mild. yesterday it was up to around iii degrees in the south—east. i say

generally mild, because there are some hints of colder weather heading toward scotland tomorrow evening, which could bring a little snow. for the vast majority of us it is going to be that mild weather pattern with this current of air coming all the way from the subtropics. this is a sub tropical maritime air, which has been sitting across the top of the ocean, a lot of moisture in it, and very mild. that moisture came in the form of the rain that swept across the country yesterday. there is still rain around today and later in the afternoon we will have less heavy showers and western parts of the uk. here are the temperatures, typically around eight and 10 degrees. 12 in some spots in the south and 6 degrees for our friends in lerwick. the forecast for tonight, the rain will be hit and miss, it will be showery, so there won't be one coherent lump of rain. place bells around too. that takes us into christmas day. exceedingly

mild, these are the overnight temperatures. 9 degrees in the south, 6 degrees in the north. not all that different from the daytime. here is the weather map for christmas day. we have low pressure over us and when the circling about. that can only mean mild and relatively unsettled day. it could be wet for a time, some persistent rain in the south—east, maybe east anglia, before that rain clears away into the near continent. elsewhere it is a mix of showers with occasional sunny spells, around seven in the lowlands of scotland, belfast two, ten or ii seven in the lowlands of scotland, belfast two, ten or 11 across central and southern england. in that snow in scotland, if it does arrive, it won't be until the evening on christmas day, and generally settling across the mountainous regions, the hills as well. these are the temperatures early in the morning on boxing day so it will settle, but elsewhere it will be too mild. it is going to feel cold on boxing day in scotland,

north, north—westerly wind, wintry showers, temperatures of only four or 5 degrees. in the south it will be closer to 9 degrees. perhaps a little when trueness and sleaziness across the pennines, but that is pretty much it. in the run—up to the new year, it is going to be upset unsettled. the weather system is spiralling off the atlantic in bringing bursts of strong wind and rain at times. of course with that atlantic whether it is going to be mild. it's truly a christmas classic. this year marks a0 years since the release of the snowman — and its magical soundtrack. you can see the snowman flying around is right now. the imagery is beautiful. walking in the air was first released back in 1982 — and now it's being given a new lease of life. tim muffett reports. a0 years ago, an animated christmas film was shown on telly,

the tale of a boy, james, and the snowman he builds. it was enchanting. # we're walking in the air # we're floating in the moonlit sky...# the story, the drawings, and the music. # our people far below...# but its most famous tune had been composed more than ten years before, by howard blake. working flat out in films and commercials, he'd been warned by his doctor to slow down. he said, "you've got to stop working, or you'll be dead in five years." i said, "i'm just going to get away from everything." so, i actually drove until i got to cornwall. do you remember where that tune came from, da da da da da da? it came to me on a beach in cornwall. when i wrote it, it was my

recovery from what could have been a fatal breakdown of my whole life. # open—mouthed, taken by surprise...# ten years later, when channel four decided to turn a picture book by raymond briggs into a film, howard was asked to provide the music. a chance, finally to put his song to use. it'sjust such a stunning melody. when violinist and tiktok star esther ebrahimi moved to the uk from france, aged iii, unable to speak english, it was the music of the snowman that spoke to her. it was my first christmas in the uk, and that's when i discovered all the english traditions

of christmas, including the film the snowman. that was really useful when i couldn't speak english. to mark a0 years since the release of the film, howard has created this new arrangement for esther. for the video, just like the snowman himself, esther went high above brighton, performing on top of the city's i360 attraction.

one of the most stunning views, you could look at the stars and then the whole city of brighton lit up below. and, to quote the song, did children gaze open—mouthed, ta ken by surprise? it was a tiny bit late at night, but itjust honestly felt like i was walking in the air, you know? it really, really did. a christmas classic with a classical update. a tune that can still make hearts melt. tim muffett, bbc news. when i hear that music... and a coherent time and again, but it does bring a sense of calm. it

coherent time and again, but it does bring a sense of calm. ., eve coherent time and again, but it does bring a sense of calm. ., eve time. bring a sense of calm. it works every time- — bring a sense of calm. it works every time. absolutely - bring a sense of calm. it works every time. absolutely lovely. | now, if the prospect of cooking christmas dinner for a crowd feels a little overwhelming, spare a thought for this lady. for 15 years, gloria stewart has been organising turkey and all the trimmings for more than 250 guests, who might otherwise be spending the festive season alone. phil bodmer has been to meet her. in the kitchen come the simmering and the gravy was going great. there is a lot of prep work to it.

two days in the making. fingers crossed in about an hour will be sitting down and enjoying a nice meal. sitting down and en'oying a nice meal. �* sitting down and en'oying a nice meal. . , ., , sitting down and en'oying a nice meal. . y., , , .,, meal. are you fed up with christmas dinner? yes! — meal. are you fed up with christmas dinner? yes! the _ meal. are you fed up with christmas dinner? yes! the idea _ meal. are you fed up with christmas dinner? yes! the idea came - meal. are you fed up with christmas dinner? yes! the idea came from i dinner? yes! the idea came from gloria stuart. _ dinner? jazz! the idea came from gloria stuart, known locally as mrs christmas. she has been running the event for 15 years. that christmas. she has been running the event for 15 years.— event for 15 years. that gives me leasure, event for 15 years. that gives me pleasure, seeing _ event for 15 years. that gives me pleasure, seeing them _ event for 15 years. that gives me pleasure, seeing them have - event for 15 years. that gives me pleasure, seeing them have a i event for 15 years. that gives me i pleasure, seeing them have a smile on theirface. nobody pleasure, seeing them have a smile on their face. nobody wants to be lonely. if peoplejust on their face. nobody wants to be lonely. if people just say hello as they are passing anybody, that is a small gesture that does mean a lot to a lot of people. the small gesture that does mean a lot to a lot of people.— to a lot of people. the cost of livin: to a lot of people. the cost of living crisis — to a lot of people. the cost of living crisis has _ to a lot of people. the cost of living crisis has presented i to a lot of people. the cost of living crisis has presented a i to a lot of people. the cost of i living crisis has presented a number of funding challenges this year. before the pandemic, up to 500 people used to enjoy the chance to sample similarly festive spirit. what are you drinking! electro martini! does it taste good? yet my absolute fantastic! we like it is a

nice treat, i think it is lovely that all these people who live alone can get together and be spoiled. i think every body getting together and meeting up, and talking about things, i think that's great. people want to mix _ things, i think that's great. people want to mix when _ things, i think that's great. people want to mix when they _ things, i think that's great. people want to mix when they are - things, i think that's great. people want to mix when they are on i things, i think that's great. people j want to mix when they are on their own, _ want to mix when they are on their own. find_ want to mix when they are on their own. find a — want to mix when they are on their own. find a group— want to mix when they are on their own, find a group or— want to mix when they are on their own, find a group or something i want to mix when they are on their. own, find a group or something that they can _ own, find a group or something that they can eniox _ own, find a group or something that they can enjoy-— they can en'oy. getting through the festive they can enjoy. getting through the festive season _ they can enjoy. getting through the festive season for _ they can enjoy. getting through the festive season for those _ they can enjoy. getting through the festive season for those facing i festive season for those facing christmas alone can be a daunting experience. today it was about letting them know that they are not on their own. that is the first site i have seen of christmas hats, the one that you get out of crackers that don't fit on your head. i don't think they come in different sizes, they are just one size. come in different sizes, they are just one size-—

come in different sizes, they are 'ust one size. ., ., . ., , ., just one size. now i am curious. how do they sit — just one size. now i am curious. how do they sit on — just one size. now i am curious. how do they sit on yours? _ just one size. now i am curious. how do they sit on yours? just _ just one size. now i am curious. how do they sit on yours? just on - just one size. now i am curious. how do they sit on yours? just on top, i do they sit on yours? just on top, as they should! _ do they sit on yours? just on top, as they should! 857. _ do they sit on yours? just on top, as they should! 857. like - do they sit on yours? just on top, as they should! 857. like we i do they sit on yours? just on top, as they should! 857. like we will| as they should! 857. like we will show you some festive pictures. there might be some christmas hats! baby liam arrived early, and he looks cosy nestled in amongst the presents. this is neil's house and this is a big tree. fiercely lit up. luminous! this is a barn conversion in french so they have to be really creative with their decorations. they are hanging them from the rafters. fortoday, they are hanging them from the rafters. for today, a lot of people ijust rafters. for today, a lot of people i just thinking about the big

dinner. justina has been prepping the food and centres this picture of the food and centres this picture of the traditional family dishes she has been making coming, saying the family were having the main meal tonight. the children will be opening their presents as is the tradition in poland. that opening their presents as is the tradition in poland.— tradition in poland. that looks terrifically _ tradition in poland. that looks terrifically well _ tradition in poland. that looks terrifically well organised. i tradition in poland. that looks. terrifically well organised. looks like a very well—organised meal. this is rachel in cambridge, as new parents they have not had much time to decorate. they have stocked up on mince pies and sherry. the little one will be hoping santa brings a lot of presence. we one will be hoping santa brings a lot of presence.— one will be hoping santa brings a lot of presence. we will be back at nine m with _ lot of presence. we will be back at nine m with the _ lot of presence. we will be back at nine m with the headlines. -

good morning and welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today. described as a "once—in—a—generation" arctic storm, it's bearing down on the united states, with temperatures as low as —a5 degrees celsius. another day of railway strikes begins as postal workers and passport control staff continue their disputes.

15 years after he was seriously injured while on patrol in afghanistan, triple amputee former royal marine looks like he had just set a new world record swimming record. pep guardiola says kalvin phillips was "overweight" when he returned from the world cup, after the england midfielder was left out of manchester city's win over liverpool on thursday. are you dreaming of a white christmas? the question is, where? where and when it is going to snow? coming up on the weather forecast, but do not hold your breath. it's christmas eve. an unprecedented winter storm is sweeping across north america causing severe weather warnings for around 250 million people in the us and canada. from alaska to texas, bone—chilling temperatures, blizzards and icy winds have caused widespread disruption and left more

than a million homes and businesses without power. at least 12 deaths have been linked to the conditions. tom brada reports. once—in—a—generation weather at the worst possible time. ice, wind, rain and extreme cold are wreaking havoc in the build—up to christmas. trees have been ripped from the ground and power lines have been knocked out across the country. from maine to texas, more than a million people are without electricity. it is very frustrating because we pay our electric bills to encore and all days we go in and out, and i am really glad that i have a fireplace because otherwise i would be freezing right now. this is montana, where it is so cold that boiling water thrown into the air freezes instantly. forecasters warned that in some places temperatures could drop to below —50 celsius. most of the attention is on the snow and ice,

but america's east coast is facing another threat, flooding. in new york, rain and strong winds have pushed sea water to shore, leaving cars and homes underwater. we have had ice, flooding, snow, freezing temperatures and everything that mother nature could wallop us this weekend. travel conditions are treacherous. there have been several fatal road crashes already. and airports are struggling during one of the busiest times of the year. thousands of flights have been cancelled. trains are struggling, too. america's passenger rail company amtrak has suspended more than 20 routes. experts say the winter weather could develop into a bomb cyclone, a powerful storm which formed so quickly that it resembles a bomb going off. millions will now be hoping that the extreme cold

won't disrupt their christmas plans. we're joined now by patricia jaggernauth from toronto. very good morning to you. i see the globes, the hat, what temperature are you at right now?— are you at right now? charlie, it is really cold- _ are you at right now? charlie, it is really cold. merry _ are you at right now? charlie, it is really cold. merry christmas i are you at right now? charlie, it is really cold. merry christmas eve, | really cold. merry christmas eve, and it is deftly going to be a white christmas. we are feeling in the —30 area and bone chilling temperatures so we knew this would be the day, friday night into saturday morning, where those icy weather would be waiting for us but also the cold and dangerous extreme arctic i would be awaiting us. this is our reality. i am wearing about five layers and i

still can't feel my toes. i can't feel them, charlie! still can't feel my toes. i can't feelthem, charlie!— still can't feel my toes. i can't feelthem, charlie! you have given us a very personal _ feelthem, charlie! you have given us a very personal rundown - feelthem, charlie! you have given us a very personal rundown on i feel them, charlie! you have givenl us a very personal rundown on what that feels like. what about the problems it is causing with logistics, people trying to travel and get home and see their loved ones? . , ,., , , , and get home and see their loved ones? . , , ,., and get home and see their loved ones? absolutely, this is a very secial ones? absolutely, this is a very special christmas, _ ones? absolutely, this is a very special christmas, one - ones? absolutely, this is a very special christmas, one of- ones? absolutely, this is a very special christmas, one of the i ones? absolutely, this is a very i special christmas, one of the first since the pandemic measures have lifted and we are excited to spend time with family and friends and people are conscious of the fact that conditions are very much deteriorating and not really up to par to travelling very far distances. 0ur government and that whether officials and experts are letting those who want to travel in car, probably slightly delayed. christmas day will most likely be the best for travel so we are talking later today. the sun will be shining, set to rise but we are right in the brunt of this cold arctic snap and it is not making it

very comfortable. the icy conditions are at this point ever so slightly beginning to improve making for great promise for christmas day. m great promise for christmas day. i guess the dangerous side of this is the kind of temperatures you are talking about, if someone is homeless, sleeping rough, have the authorities... we homeless, sleeping rough, have the authorities. . ._ authorities... we think of the most vulnerable at _ authorities... we think of the most vulnerable at these _ authorities... we think of the most vulnerable at these times. - authorities... we think of the most vulnerable at these times. the i vulnerable at these times. the homeless population, we can do better but we have opened shelters and centres open. and the christmas spirit. many people are celebrating christmas a little alone this year. we are obviously taking care of each other. some areas are seeing

widespread power outages but to talk about the nation itself, i am in toronto, canada, the centre of our country dealing with cold conditions, rising water levels, dealing with snow but also rain showers. the further east you go heading up to the atlantic provinces, it is a story of rain, freezing temperatures and what we call a flash freeze. lesson 36 hours ago we dealing with pretty comfortable winter temperatures and in 36 hours from then we snap to what feels like —30. so you have to consider the conditions are rapidly changing and you have two be ready to broadcast. you may not know what is coming next. what is coming next is coming next. what is coming next is improvement, wejust have to is coming next. what is coming next is improvement, we just have to wait this out. this is a cold front that has delivered very frigid temperatures and what is been one of the coldest christmases we have seen

in maybe two decades. i’m the coldest christmases we have seen in maybe two decades.— in maybe two decades. i'm mindful of health and safety _ in maybe two decades. i'm mindful of health and safety advice _ in maybe two decades. i'm mindful of health and safety advice and - in maybe two decades. i'm mindful of health and safety advice and i - in maybe two decades. i'm mindful of health and safety advice and i think . health and safety advice and i think you can suffer risk to health after just a couple of minutes outside and you have been talking to us for about three minutes so i think you are at risk. time to say goodbye. 0k, merry christmas to you and yours. it is been a pleasure. please be safe. thank _ yours. it is been a pleasure. please be safe. thank you, _ yours. it is been a pleasure. please be safe. thank you, patricia. i yours. it is been a pleasure. please be safe. thank you, patricia. that l be safe. thank you, patricia. that is a picture in toronto. very, very cold and widespread all across the usa. rail passengers have been warned not to travel today unless "absolutely necessary" as continued strike action is set to cause disruption. trains will finish at around 3pm before workers officially begin action at 6pm. our business reporter anisa kadri is at paddington station for us this morning.

i can't ican't imagine i can't imagine there is intense frustration that people are trying to get ahead of the closures. yes and it is still— to get ahead of the closures. yes and it is still early _ to get ahead of the closures. jazz and it is still early here and a lot of people travelling west for christmas from paddington, places like devon, swansea and the cotswolds and they say they have arrived here relatively early to try and avoid getting caught out today. the advice is to check before you travel. if you have to travel at all. and we expect services to start winding down by lunchtime and the final services to leave from here and other stations around 3pm, mid to late afternoon time and this strike action is part of a long—running dispute over pay with striking rail workers failing to pay off is being made and keeping up with the rising cost of living, the government has described what is being offered is fair. later today your only option is to drive home for christmas, but it might be a

longerjourney than for christmas, but it might be a longer journey than usual. preparation is key. thank you so much. there were clashes between protestors and police on the streets of paris last night after a fatal gun attack yesterday. three people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a kurdish cultural centre. 0ur paris correspondent hugh schofield joins us this morning. take us through what we know about the sequence of events and events yesterday evening. it the sequence of events and events yesterday evening.— yesterday evening. it started off around midday _ yesterday evening. it started off around midday yesterday - yesterday evening. it started off around midday yesterday when l yesterday evening. it started off i around midday yesterday when this man, 69—year—old man who has not been identified, took out a handgun and started shooting on the street. he killed three people, injured a couple of others. he was taken into custody and we now know that his motivation appears to have been racial, antiforeigner, anti—migrant.

we know because this man has already got a past record of such acts. he was arrested about a year ago after an attack at a migrant camp in paris witha an attack at a migrant camp in paris with a sword. he started slashing tents and then attacked a couple of migrants with the sword. he was in prison awaiting trial for that but because of the length of the legal proceedings he was released about ten days ago but it hadn't come to court yet and the law oblige him to be released and then within ten days he did this and i know that migrant attack. his motives appear to be racial. he said at the time when he was arrested, he said i am antiforeigner, according to eyewitnesses. the question is of why he chose the kurdish community, it is maybe simply he lived nearby. the

problem for the kurdish community is that they feel very much victims in all of this. they are a very politicised community, very conscious of the fact that they are opposed to and hated, so there is more than this to meet the eye, that this is a political attack, lead and ordered by the turkish government. so there is a huge amount of politicisation of this by the kurdish community in paris and that is why we saw disturbances last night with people saying we need more protection, we are victims. it is a very tense community. as it stands there is no evidence that the man specifically targeted the kurdish community, it seems more likely that he targeted foreigners in general and they happen to be there.

king charles will deliver his first christmas address as monarch tomorrow, in a speech which is expected to pay tribute to the legacy of his mother, queen elizabeth. a picture has been released showing the king as he recorded this year's message in the chapel where a committal service was held during the queen's funeral in september. the princess of wales will also reflect on the legacy of the late queen in a special christmas eve broadcast tonight. recorded as part of the annual royal foundation carol service at westminster abbey, princess catherine said the queen had held christmas close to her heart, as a time that reminded her of the importance of faith, friendship and family. this year, we've invited hundreds of inspiring individuals to the service, those who showcase the power of connectedness and community values, allowing us to continue her majesty's tradition of recognising and thanking those who have gone above and beyond to support others. her majesty leaves with us an incredible legacy, and one that has deeply inspired many of us.

it is sunny here in salford, really lovely to say that because it was a miserable day yesterday, there was loads of rain and obviously a lot of different part of the country experiencing different weather. i'm not sure if everyone is going to have rain or sunshine but i know there will be a little bit of snow but only in specific places. beautiful morning. it but only in specific places. beautiful morning.- but only in specific places. beautiful morning. but only in specific places. beautiful mornin. , , ., . beautiful morning. it is stoning and water is so calm. _ beautiful morning. it is stoning and water is so calm. that _ beautiful morning. it is stoning and water is so calm. that is _ beautiful morning. it is stoning and water is so calm. that is what i beautiful morning. it is stoning and water is so calm. that is what you | water is so calm. that is what you want, if you are travelling on christmas eve, you want find an calm weather, plenty enough to worry about. generally mild, some showers around through the course of the day and snow was mentioned. we will have and snow was mentioned. we will have a look at that in a second. for the vast majority of us, whether systems from the southern climes much too

mild for any snow so a warm christmas, i would say. here is the forecast for today. lots of fine weather. the sunshine. later we will get showers and some will reach manchester, so these western areas could get some brief downpours later in the afternoon. i2 could get some brief downpours later in the afternoon. 12 in london, single figures it further north. low pressure closer by packed off the west of scotland, the weather will be quite changeable through the course of the night to at times it will be clear and then towards the end of the night of heavy rain gathering in their channel which might mean a wet start to christmas day itself in the south and south—east but a mild one. the low pressure here with us which has swung in from the south—west will keep things mild through christmas day itself. let's look at the forecast. here is a morning.

generally, a fair amount of cloud and especially from the south—east with that rain, persistent rain for a time which eventually should clear away and then you can see we have these hit and miss showers, some in northern ireland, scotland, the lake district, perhaps the peak district, and the snow, the wind will change direction late in the day and we could see snow around the central part of the highlands, the north west highlands and these are the early morning temperatures on boxing day around freezing. any snow that does settle on christmas day night into boxing day will cover the ground and give a good covering. you can see that wind direction, cold wind blowing in from the knob pushing the cold air further south so we will have an nippon —— nipped in the air. a very brief cold snap just today because after that you

can see it turns milder in many parts of the country. it will be a very turbulent run up to the new year. lots of low pressure, outbreaks of rain and very strong, gusty winds into new year. that is it, back to you. whether you're stocking up on sprouts or picking out some presents, today's the last day to get your shopping done before christmas. but with many of us cutting back this year to tackle the rising cost of living, have businesses noticed a difference? it is sometimes hard to get a scale on this and sarah is at alljittery markets this morning. i have to say, where you are just not look busy but what are you hearing from the shopkeepers this morning? just before you _ shopkeepers this morning? just before you came to us, we were really _ before you came to us, we were really busy! however, whether you

aren't— really busy! however, whether you aren't looking for a present for your— aren't looking for a present for your dog — aren't looking for a present for your dog or maybe some bunting, if your dog or maybe some bunting, if you haven't — your dog or maybe some bunting, if you haven't done your christmas shopping — you haven't done your christmas shopping yet don't worry, there is plenty— shopping yet don't worry, there is plenty of— shopping yet don't worry, there is plenty of time. it has been busy here, _ plenty of time. it has been busy here, especially in the food section _ here, especially in the food section. we are going to talk turkey is in a _ section. we are going to talk turkey is in a moment but data from retail destinations show footfall is up 6% on last— destinations show footfall is up 6% on last year but if you compare it to pre—thing—mac levels, probably more _ to pre—thing—mac levels, probably more accurate, it is down 20% and the high _ more accurate, it is down 20% and the high street has been taking the hit. the high street has been taking the hit the _ the high street has been taking the hit. the number of shoppers out yesterday— hit. the number of shoppers out yesterday down 25% for the same time in 2019 _ yesterday down 25% for the same time in 2019 so _ yesterday down 25% for the same time in 2019. so is anything perhaps taking — in 2019. so is anything perhaps taking your fancy? plenty of last—minute gifts. flower is anything _ last—minute gifts. flower is anything perhaps taking your fancy? plenty— anything perhaps taking your fancy? plenty of— anything perhaps taking your fancy? plenty of last—minute gifts. flowers perhaps _ plenty of last—minute gifts. flowers perhaps i _ plenty of last—minute gifts. flowers perhaps. i know you are serving. thank _ perhaps. i know you are serving. thank you — perhaps. i know you are serving. thank you very much. how are things going _ thank you very much. how are things going for— thank you very much. how are things going for you? we thank you very much. how are things going for you?—

going for you? we are doing 0k and that lant going for you? we are doing 0k and that plant prices _ going for you? we are doing 0k and that plant prices are _ going for you? we are doing 0k and that plant prices are better- going for you? we are doing 0k and that plant prices are better than i that plant prices are better than last year. people can tailor their bouquets to suit budgets. we have been here nine years so we are doing 0k. ., been here nine years so we are doing 0k. . y ., been here nine years so we are doing 0k. . , ., ., ., been here nine years so we are doing 0k. . ., ., , ., 0k. have you found that people are tirahtenin ok. have you found that people are tightening their— 0k. have you found that people are tightening their belts _ 0k. have you found that people are tightening their belts more? - tightening their belts more? slightly, but my boss is maintaining their flower prices so we are doing 0k. and we have a lovely display out. all fresh this morning from holland. we have been up since early sorting it out so we are hoping for a smashing day. sorting it out so we are hoping for a smashing day-— sorting it out so we are hoping for a smashing day. that is the flowers are sorted- — a smashing day. that is the flowers are sorted. we _ a smashing day. that is the flowers are sorted. we are _ a smashing day. that is the flowers are sorted. we are going _ a smashing day. that is the flowers are sorted. we are going to - a smashing day. that is the flowers are sorted. we are going to talk- are sorted. we are going to talk turkey— are sorted. we are going to talk turkey now. who are you buying your flowers _ turkey now. who are you buying your flowers for? — turkey now. who are you buying your flowers for? for my wife. lucky lady _ flowers for? for my wife. lucky lady let's _ flowers for? for my wife. lucky lady. let's look at that 0k. flowers for? for my wife. lucky lady. let's look at that ok. i hope it wasn't_ lady. let's look at that ok. i hope it wasn't a — lady. let's look at that ok. i hope it wasn't a surprise, we have spoiled — it wasn't a surprise, we have spoiled it— it wasn't a surprise, we have spoiled it now! we are going to talk turkey— spoiled it now! we are going to talk

turkey now — spoiled it now! we are going to talk turkey now. as i said, at the food side _ turkey now. as i said, at the food side this— turkey now. as i said, at the food side this is— turkey now. as i said, at the food side this is what people are buying. the cheese, — side this is what people are buying. the cheese, the bread and the man smiling _ the cheese, the bread and the man smiling here is darren.— the cheese, the bread and the man smiling here is darren. hello. nice to meet you- _ smiling here is darren. hello. nice to meet you. how— smiling here is darren. hello. nice to meet you. how are _ smiling here is darren. hello. nice to meet you. how are things i smiling here is darren. hello. nice. to meet you. how are things going? reau to meet you. how are things going? really good. — to meet you. how are things going? really good, really _ to meet you. how are things going? really good, really busy _ to meet you. how are things going? really good, really busy yesterday, | really good, really busy yesterday, round about 125 orders to collect yesterday. round about 125 orders to collect esterda . ., ., , ., round about 125 orders to collect esterda. ., ., .,., yesterday. how does compared to a normal day? _ yesterday. how does compared to a normal day? normally _ yesterday. how does compared to a normal day? normally we _ yesterday. how does compared to a normal day? normally we would i yesterday. how does compared to a normal day? normally we would do| yesterday. how does compared to a i normal day? normally we would do 20 orders. so still— normal day? normally we would do 20 orders. so still busy _ normal day? normally we would do 20 orders. so still busy but _ normal day? normally we would do 20 orders. so still busy but yesterday i orders. so still busy but yesterday was chaos. hats orders. so still busy but yesterday was chaos. . . orders. so still busy but yesterday was chaos-— was chaos. has it been tougher to net our was chaos. has it been tougher to get your turkeys _ was chaos. has it been tougher to get your turkeys this _ was chaos. has it been tougher to get your turkeys this year? i was chaos. has it been tougher to get your turkeys this year? we i was chaos. has it been tougher to l get your turkeys this year? we have heard _ get your turkeys this year? we have heard about avian flu, prices going up? heard about avian flu, prices going u - ? heard about avian flu, prices going u . ? , ., , heard about avian flu, prices going u - ? , ., , ., , heard about avian flu, prices going u? , ., , ., , . ., �* up? the problem was we couldn't auarantee up? the problem was we couldn't guarantee anything _ up? the problem was we couldn't guarantee anything so _ up? the problem was we couldn't guarantee anything so weak- up? the problem was we couldn't guarantee anything so weak you i up? the problem was we couldn't i guarantee anything so weak you that we didn't want to let any regular customers down so we turned a lot of

other customers away. haste customers down so we turned a lot of other customers away.— other customers away. have you had to ut other customers away. have you had to put your — other customers away. have you had to put your prices — other customers away. have you had to put your prices up? _ other customers away. have you had to put your prices up? prices - other customers away. have you had to put your prices up? prices have i to put your prices up? prices have one u- to put your prices up? prices have gone up so _ to put your prices up? prices have gone up so it _ to put your prices up? prices have gone up so it tends _ to put your prices up? prices have gone up so it tends to _ to put your prices up? prices have gone up so it tends to be - to put your prices up? prices have gone up so it tends to be that i to put your prices up? prices have gone up so it tends to be that we | gone up so it tends to be that we try not to knock it onto their customers too much the last six months it has gone gradually up on pretty much everything.— pretty much everything. festive, --eole pretty much everything. festive, people out _ pretty much everything. festive, people out here _ pretty much everything. festive, people out here buying - pretty much everything. festive, people out here buying their- people out here buying their turkeys. _ people out here buying their turkeys, actually, they have all gone! — turkeys, actually, they have all gone! darren, tell us, christmas tip about— gone! darren, tell us, christmas tip about cooking the turkey so it is right _ about cooking the turkey so it is right for— about cooking the turkey so it is right for the big day.— right for the big day. butter and mustard, salt-and-pepper, i right for the big day. butter and mustard, salt-and-pepper, get| right for the big day. butter and i mustard, salt-and-pepper, get it mustard, salt—and—pepper, get it malleable and then it goes underneath the skin across the breast and then streaky bacon across the breast to keep it nice and moist and then cover with foil, cook it for their first three quarters of cooking time with that file on, remove foil, a little bit of basting, more salt. l remove foil, a little bit of basting, more salt. i don't cook book you _ basting, more salt. i don't cook book you have _ basting, more salt. i don't cook book you have got _ basting, more salt. i don't cook book you have got no _ basting, more salt. i don't cook book you have got no excuse i basting, more salt. i don't cook. book you have got no excuse now basting, more salt. i don't cook- book you have got no excuse now to -et book you have got no excuse now to get the _ book you have got no excuse now to get the perfect turkey and i have some _ get the perfect turkey and i have some more bits and bobs to get

myself— some more bits and bobs to get myself so — some more bits and bobs to get myself so i am going to go off and finish _ myself so i am going to go off and finish the — myself so i am going to go off and finish the rest of my christmas shopping _ finish the rest of my christmas sho -|na. �* , finish the rest of my christmas shouinr.�* , . finish the rest of my christmas shouinr.�* , , ., ., shopping. any requests? no, i am impressed. _ shopping. any requests? no, i am impressed, durrant _ shopping. any requests? no, i am impressed, durrant knows - shopping. any requests? no, i am impressed, durrant knows his i shopping. any requests? no, i am i impressed, durrant knows his onions when it comes to cooking the turkey. i am impressed. when it comes to cooking the turkey. iam impressed. he when it comes to cooking the turkey. i am impressed. he knows his lam impressed. he knows his turkeys — i am impressed. he knows his turke s. . . ,, i am impressed. he knows his turkeys._ thank- i am impressed. he knows his| turkeys._ thank you, turkeys. great tips. thank you, sarah. a round _ turkeys. great tips. thank you, sarah. a round of _ turkeys. great tips. thank you, sarah. a round of applause! i turkeys. great tips. thank you, i sarah. a round of applause! thanks very much- — people doing a little bit of shopping on christmas eve. what if you have ordered things, if they are christmas presents, it is getting a little tight. delivery firm evri has already had to apologise to customers who say they're having serious issues with orders — with some waiting months for things to arrive. the company says it's been affected by royal mail strikes and staff shortages — as andy howard reports. mike's christmas tree

is missing a present. the main gift for his wife this year hasn't turned up. i don't recognise the tracking number. evri, the courier who was supposed to deliver it hasn't. and it's not the first time. abysmal. totally abysmal. i rely on it for my business. there's a lot of online purchases and i would say, out of ten i've had problems with seven of those, and that's been a constant feature for three or four months at least. i'm tempted to go to the depot, but i doubt if there's anybody going to look at a tracking number and pull it out of what i imagine is thousands of items stacked up. meanwhile, in chippenham, tristan ordered a roof box for his car in august. it never arrived.

it was like two metres tall, so literally, like, bigger than me. i don't see how it could have gone missing or where it's got waylaid or anything, itjust baffles me. and a lot of people speak about the communication. so what's it been like? non—existent. you can't get hold of them. you can't get past the automated chat and it's disgraceful, really. mike and tristan have received refunds from the retailers they bought from and both want to stress that their local evri delivery drivers have been very helpful. but there are dozens of people in wiltshire who've told the bbc about similar problems and have lost hope in receiving anything before christmas. evri has apologised for what it calls short delays and says it's experiencing higher than normal volumes because of the royal mail strikes and staff shortages. but that's not washing with those relying on evri. what i'll do is look at the products i need, try my best to find out if they use evri as a courier. and if they do, i don't buy it from them.

andy howard, bbc news. so, what are our rights when it comes to parcel deliveries? we're joined by harry kind from which, who's in carmarthen this morning. good morning. good morning. it is so frustrating. — good morning. good morning. it is so frustrating, isn't _ good morning. good morning. it is so frustrating, isn't it? _ good morning. good morning. it is so frustrating, isn't it? it— good morning. good morning. it is so frustrating, isn't it? it might - good morning. good morning. it is so frustrating, isn't it? it mightjust- frustrating, isn't it? it mightjust be the one gift you thought would be the special one to make a loved one smile and it doesn't arrive. itrufhat smile and it doesn't arrive. what ha--ens smile and it doesn't arrive. what happens next? _ smile and it doesn't arrive. what happens next? absolutely. i smile and it doesn't arrive. entrust happens next? absolutely. it's smile and it doesn't arrive. thrust happens next? absolutely. it's a terrible situation and especially if you have stressed the importance of this coming for christmas and maybe after christmas it is not worth it, you have to get a replacement present. they said they got treatment from their retailers, absolutely right. this is the retailers's obligation to fix a problem not the career. when you buy something online, it is a person who sold you the straighteners who is responsible for getting back to you at a reasonable time in a good condition. their relationship with the career is none of your business.

if you have a problem, a delay, something goes missing and the person you bought it off, the retailer tries to fob you off by saying go and talk to dhl, that is wrong. you have the right to receive it on time and the retailer has to resolve that for you. you it on time and the retailer has to resolve that for you.— resolve that for you. you are an exert resolve that for you. you are an expert but _ resolve that for you. you are an expert but a _ resolve that for you. you are an expert but a lot _ resolve that for you. you are an expert but a lot of _ resolve that for you. you are an expert but a lot of people i resolve that for you. you are an expert but a lot of people are l resolve that for you. you are an i expert but a lot of people are not. when people go through those procedures, and say you have a right to refund, what about actually getting it? who gets their money back and how does a procedure working practice? tt is back and how does a procedure working practice?— back and how does a procedure working practice? it is a difficult thin. working practice? it is a difficult thing- you _ working practice? it is a difficult thing. you have _ working practice? it is a difficult thing. you have got _ working practice? it is a difficult thing. you have got the - working practice? it is a difficult i thing. you have got the theoretical right and then actually what it does happen and a good retailer will resolve an issue very quickly without trying to drag you through a long investigation with that career. if you have something that you were promised a delivery buy and maybe

even paid extra for a special delivery, you should be going to the retailer, getting the details from the career you can get a refund on what you paid for that special delivery. but if you buy anything online, with a few exceptions for perishable goods, and you decide you no longer wanted after it has a right, you have ia no questions asked to pretend that item and request a refund. that can be in writing, over the phone, with a conversation with them depending on what their website says but that is across the board, direct no questions asked. that is because you bought it online remotely. buying things in a shop, your rights are different, it will vary. so sometimes buying online gives you a bit of extra power as a consumer. it is late for people waiting for christmas presents, but what is your rule of thumb? say you order something for christmas, go back in

time a week or so, do you trust the system to deliver on time? how do you play it? b, system to deliver on time? how do you play it?— you play it? a top tip is to look at the terms — you play it? a top tip is to look at the terms and _ you play it? a top tip is to look at the terms and conditions - you play it? a top tip is to look at the terms and conditions of i you play it? a top tip is to look at the terms and conditions of their| the terms and conditions of their timing. they might say something like, postage will be within a week. those are guidelines, you can't hold them to those promises but there is a tape that if you stress in writing before you make the purchase that time is of the essence, i need this item for before christmas otherwise item for before christmas otherwise it is of no use, then the date you have been promised becomes part of the contract so if it is received afterwards and you ordered in store and it is after the day, you have a bit of extra power to say you want a refund on this. so making sure you stress that it is really important that it arrives on time, making sure you that it arrives on time, making sure y°u pay

that it arrives on time, making sure you pay extra for delivery, but we're hearing more consumers who are saying, hang on, this retailer uses this and i have had this experience in the paso have to shop elsewhere. and that is what will make the industry ultimately change and improve and people are getting disappointed with evri this christmas, they will start avoiding retailers who use them. tt is retailers who use them. it is interesting _ retailers who use them. it is interesting that _ retailers who use them. it is interesting that in _ retailers who use them. it is interesting that in the i retailers who use them. it is interesting that in the age of social media you do see retailers responding when someone puts on twitter, where is my parcel? they respond really quickly because they are becoming more aware of the frustration and reflection it has in the business.— frustration and reflection it has in the business. ~ , , , ., ., the business. absolutely. reputation is far more important _ the business. absolutely. reputation is far more important than _ the business. absolutely. reputation is far more important than consumer| is far more important than consumer right in a way. if you have a bad reputation as a business, i am afraid in an age of online reviews and social media, you are going to lose customers and that is great, that empowers customers, empowers shoppers to get better service and

thatis shoppers to get better service and that is the most crucial thing. what matters is your relationship with the retailer. they can be fobbing you off by saying go to their career, go down to the depot, use of tracking numbers. the most important thing that you as a retailer has promised to get to me, and a career isjust a subcontractor promised to get to me, and a career is just a subcontractor so if your subcontractor is letting you down, you get a new one and that is what retailers will start doing. assuming ou have retailers will start doing. assuming you have everything _ retailers will start doing. assuming you have everything sorted - retailers will start doing. assuming you have everything sorted in - retailers will start doing. assuming you have everything sorted in the l you have everything sorted in the house, all the presents are in, all good? house, all the presents are in, all aood? �* , house, all the presents are in, all iood? �* , ., ., house, all the presents are in, all aood? ., , ., ., good? ages ago, years ago! everything _ good? ages ago, years ago! everything from _ good? ages ago, years ago! everything from their- good? ages ago, years ago! j everything from their charity good? ages ago, years ago! - everything from their charity shops is nicely packaged and ready to go! that is a good thing! for william verden, this will be a very special christmas. a year ago, he was given just 12 months to live unless he had a kidney transplant.

at first, he couldn't have the operation because medical professionals were worried that it was too risky because of his autism and adhd. now he is alive and well, because his mother fought in the courts for him to be given a chance. jayne mccubbin reports. this is william, a young man whose christmas will be especially special this year, because he very nearly never made it. merry christmas, everybody. so today we're taking him to the panto. welcome to the opera house. access all areas. merry christmas. and come in to elf. a year ago, william verden was given just a year to live without a kidney transplant. today, he is alive and well because his motherfought for him to be given a chance. and because a kidney donor gave him that chance. 2,800 seats. but for this afternoon only, you have this entire auditorium to yourself. a special performance

of elf, just for you. it's pretty good, isn't it? the last 12 months have been a roller coaster for amy and william. a year ago, he was dying with end stage renalfailure. his hospital said a kidney transplant was his only chance, but not in his best interests. they believed his learning disability, autism and adhd meant he was unlikely to cope with the complex procedure. in march, we challenged reporting restrictions to be able to tell you about amy's court battle to convince authorities to give william a chance. a case she fought and won. but that was when the real challenge began — finding william a donor. a race against time. we've got hope now. in august, against all odds, i received this message.

it was touch and go. but in late august, amy messaged back. did you think he might die before this chance happened? yeah, yeah, it was... it was touch and go. it was. you've been through the mill, haven't you? yeah, but it's worth it. i'd do it again in a heartbeat. yeah. there's another one. come on. he's doing well. he's had, like a few bumps in the road with infections and stuff, but hopefully we'll get him there. the authorities did not think you would get to this point. no, they didn't. it's christmas. you have been given the greatest gift. what would you like to say to the family of the deceased owner? just thank you so much, because without that,

william probably wouldn't be here for much longer. thank you from the bottom of my heart, honestly. you weren't sure you were going to have another christmas? no, just... it's just...it�*s not about presents or anything. it's just about william being here, and he's got another chance. and on his christmas list, he just wants paper and sellotape. that's what he's asked for? paper and sellotape? print paper. god love him. it's just around the corner, isn't it? tell me what you've put on your christmas wish list. a scooter. i heard santa say that you also asked for sellotape and paper. what do you like making out of sellotape and paper? aeroplanes. do you? i think it's going to be a good christmas for you, isn't?

hey, the best yet. is buddy your favorite? amy wants her son's story to make a difference, to prove that all children deserve the same chance, whether they are neurotypical or not. and in the new year, william turns 18, a milestone he very nearly never made. merry christmas. jayne mccubbin, bbc news. it will be a very happy christmas. 9:35am. now the sport. christmas is a time when everybody is supposed to be nice to each other, isn't it? goodwill. be nice to each other, isn't it? goodwill-— be nice to each other, isn't it? goodwill. ., . ., ., goodwill. not so much coming out of manchester — goodwill. not so much coming out of manchester city _ goodwill. not so much coming out of manchester city at _ goodwill. not so much coming out of manchester city at the _ goodwill. not so much coming out of manchester city at the moment, - manchester city at the moment, because of kalvin phillips, the england midfielder, the manchester city midfielder saying he is not playing at the moment because he has come back from england's world cup squad overweight, which has led to unfortunate headlines like porky

philips, which is unfair. very specific on weight, what would not be overweight for me or you, in footballing terms it is overweight. he is saying at the moment he is unfit and he wants to bring him into the fold but he needs to work on his fitness which has led to some of those unfortunate headlines and has put kalvin phillips under scrutiny this morning with guardiola saying he has returned overweight from the world cup. philip smith at ms million signing from leeds in the summer, has only featured four times this season, all from the bench. twice as a substitute for england in qatar too. the former leeds man was not in the squad for their win over liverpool on thursday which led to questions coming guardiola's way in his press conference yesterday. here is what he had to say. he arrived overweight. why is he overweight? i don't know. but it's the player's responsibility, is what you're saying? he didn't arrive in a condition to training sessions, to play. because the reason i ask

is because he's been away at the world cup, he's been around physios, nutritionists. did you expect him to be fit? no, no, no, absolutely. that's why he cannot play. when he will be ready, he will play, but we need him. we need him a lot. is that a disappointment to you, a surprise? it was a private conversation with kalvin. to another premier league manager next. some breaking news to bring you in the last hour. brentford have confirmed their manager thomas frank has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2027. he's been at the club forfour years, with brentford currenty tenth in the premier league, following their 2—1 win at the champions manchester city following their 2—1 win at the champions manchester city before the world cup break. last season, which was frank's first in the top flight, he guided brentford to a 13th place finish with memorable wins over arsenal and chelsea. ed slater says he feels pride ahead of the first ever slater cup in his honour. the 34—year—old was forced to retire from rugby earlier this year after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. his two former sides, gloucester and leicester,

play this afternoon in the premiership, with the trophy awarded to the winner in this game and the reverse fixture later in the season. sir geoff hurst has led the tributes to his england world cup winning team—mate george cohen, who has died at the age of 83. hurst called cohen a dear friend who everyone without exception says was a lovely man. cohen played in every game of the world cup on home soil 56 years ago as the england team's right back. including in the li—2 win over west germany in the final. he spent his entire club career with fulham and was also awarded an mbe in the year 2000. what a start it has been for new rangers boss michael beale — three games, three wins. a i—0 win was enough to see off ross county last night. john lundstram the scorer as they move to within six points of celtic, who play stjohnstone later. they are the christmas eve games. elsewhere, kilmarnock came from two goals down to draw 2—2 with motherwell.

you may spot ross counted out playing in their away kit. i mentioned this, this is for shelter scotland, the women's team did earlier in the season and their men's teams doing it. whether playing at home or not, playing in the away kit or third kit. the scottish premier league talking about homelessness and raising awareness. about homelessness and raising awareness-_ about homelessness and raising awareness-— about homelessness and raising awareness. . , ., , ~ awareness. that is about being kind, isn't it? this — awareness. that is about being kind, isn't it? this morning _ awareness. that is about being kind, isn't it? this morning at _ awareness. that is about being kind, isn't it? this morning at 6am, - awareness. that is about being kind, isn't it? this morning at 6am, we - isn't it? this morning at 6am, we were talking about the ship in the arctic and talking about home—made christmas presents, because they gather at loads of things together that they salvage around the ship. were you not promised a present? i was, did charlie say he was going to make it? with his own fair hands? i didn't! it didn't happen. i started makingm — didn't! it didn't happen. i started makinr... ., ., ., making... you are folding something earlier. i started _ making... you are folding something earlier. i started making _ making... you are folding something earlier. i started making something i earlier. i started making something earlier. i started making something earlier but... _

earlier. i started making something earlier but... you _ earlier. i started making something earlier but. .. you know— earlier. i started making something earlier but... you know how - earlier. i started making something earlier but... you know how we - earlier. i started making somethingj earlier but... you know how we like to go— earlier but... you know how we like to go nicely— earlier but... you know how we like to go nicely from one thing to another? _ to go nicely from one thing to another? , ., ., another? yes, we do that brilliantly. _ another? yes, we do that brilliantly. have - another? yes, we do that brilliantly. have you - another? yes, we do that brilliantly. have you been another? yes, we do that i brilliantly. have you been in another? yes, we do that - brilliantly. have you been in a pantomime? _ brilliantly. have you been in a pantomime? not _ brilliantly. have you been in a pantomime? not yet. - brilliantly. have you been in a pantomime? not yet. have i brilliantly. have you been in a i pantomime? not yet. have you brilliantly. have you been in a - pantomime? not yet. have you been to see a pantomime? _ pantomime? not yet. have you been to see a pantomime? i _ pantomime? not yet. have you been to see a pantomime? i have, _ pantomime? not yet. have you been to see a pantomime? i have, i— pantomime? not yet. have you been to see a pantomime? i have, i went - pantomime? not yet. have you been to see a pantomime? i have, i went to - see a pantomime? i have, i went to see a pantomime? i have, i went to see one but — see a pantomime? i have, i went to see one but i _ see a pantomime? i have, i went to see one but i have _ see a pantomime? i have, i went to see one but i have not _ see a pantomime? i have, i went to see one but i have not performed i see a pantomime? i have, i went to see one but i have not performed in one full stop is this the bridge to this? it was fantastic. as a young child, i have many happy memories, this for applause, this foreign silence. , , ., ., silence. this is what we needed, do we have that? _ silence. this is what we needed, do we have that? they _ silence. this is what we needed, do we have that? they are _ silence. this is what we needed, do we have that? they are saying - silence. this is what we needed, do l we have that? they are saying move on. han we have that? they are saying move on. happy christmas _ we have that? they are saying move on. happy christmas to _ we have that? they are saying move on. happy christmas to both - we have that? they are saying move on. happy christmas to both of - we have that? they are saying move on. happy christmas to both of you. | and this year, there's a very special star performing in jack and the beanstalk. ten—year—old cameron lost her hair due to the auto—immune disease alopecia totalis. but despite her life—changing condition, she's taking to the stage in front of thousands of people at the show in norwich. cameron joins us now, along with the creative director stephen crocker.

a very good morning to both of you. cameron, hello!— a very good morning to both of you. | cameron, hello!_ first cameron, hello! good morning! first of all, this show— cameron, hello! good morning! first of all, this show sounds _ cameron, hello! good morning! first of all, this show sounds fantastic, i of all, this show sounds fantastic, it is a pantomime. you have been in shows before, haven't you? tell us a bit about the show. this shows before, haven't you? tell us a bit about the show.— bit about the show. this year, it is jack and the _ bit about the show. this year, it is jack and the beanstalk. _ bit about the show. this year, it is jack and the beanstalk. i - bit about the show. this year, it is jack and the beanstalk. i was - bit about the show. this year, it is jack and the beanstalk. i was in i bit about the show. this year, it is i jack and the beanstalk. i was in the show last year, dick whittington, and this year it is aboutjack, and he throws, heath gets some beans by selling his cow and the beanstalk grows to the sky and he has to try and rescue the town from the evil villain. the giant, who is terrorising the town. villain. the giant, who is terrorisinr the town. . ., , ., terrorising the town. cameron, you tell the story _ terrorising the town. cameron, you tell the story very _ terrorising the town. cameron, you tell the story very well, _ terrorising the town. cameron, you tell the story very well, it - terrorising the town. cameron, you tell the story very well, it is - terrorising the town. cameron, you tell the story very well, it is a - tell the story very well, it is a perfect storytelling thing there. but your own story is pretty special. you have been through quite

a lot yourself, and you must be very proud to be up there on the stage. you are an example to people, people are learning a lot from you about the condition that you have. i think it is very important _ the condition that you have. i think it is very important to _ the condition that you have. i think it is very important to be _ the condition that you have. i think it is very important to be a - the condition that you have. i think it is very important to be a good i it is very important to be a good role model to those who have a visible difference, and when you are on stage, maybe someone is watching that it looks like you and you want to be there to show them thatjust be who you are, and as long as you think you are a great, nobody else can tell you anything different. have people responded to you and how do you know you have helped? because you are a great role model. iiiiui’eii. do you know you have helped? because you are a great role model.— you are a great role model. well, i ret some you are a great role model. well, i get some nice _ you are a great role model. well, i get some nice messages _ you are a great role model. well, i get some nice messages from - you are a great role model. well, i - get some nice messages from people, and when i was in the newspaper, people were sending me lots of nice comments, and people were telling me how they all know about alopecia after me. and at school, i did an

assembly, and people's parents were telling my mum that their kids had come home and told them all about alopecia. so i think it is very important that i show awareness of alopecia and i teach people all about it. i alopecia and i teach people all about it. ~ , , ., about it. ithink it is brilliant, i think it is— about it. ithink it is brilliant, i think it is absolutely _ about it. ithink it is brilliant, i think it is absolutely brilliant. | think it is absolutely brilliant. this is what panto is all about, often it is the first experience of theatre for young people. but seeing diversity up on stage, that is what counts. ., , diversity up on stage, that is what counts. . , ., , , counts. that is absolutely right. panto is vital, _ counts. that is absolutely right. panto is vital, it _ counts. that is absolutely right. panto is vital, it is _ counts. that is absolutely right. panto is vital, it is the - counts. that is absolutely right. panto is vital, it is the first - counts. that is absolutely right. j panto is vital, it is the first time we bring — panto is vital, it is the first time we bring young people into the magic of theatre _ we bring young people into the magic of theatre. it is often the one time in the _ of theatre. it is often the one time in the year— of theatre. it is often the one time in the yearwhen of theatre. it is often the one time in the year when families come togethen — in the year when families come together. for us, they are really traditional— together. for us, they are really traditional stories that we want to tell them — traditional stories that we want to tell them in a way that is relevant and also, — tell them in a way that is relevant and also, you know, make them resident — and also, you know, make them resident as_ and also, you know, make them resident as well. so ourjack and the beanstalk, we have put a few twists _ the beanstalk, we have put a few twists there, it is notjust a love story. _ twists there, it is notjust a love story, because that is not the case for everybody. it ends with jill

becoming queen of the town and jack having _ becoming queen of the town and jack having learnt about himself. and also, _ having learnt about himself. and also, we — having learnt about himself. and also, we are really pleased to be able to _ also, we are really pleased to be able to have amazing performers like cameron _ able to have amazing performers like cameron and like joe, who celebrate and are _ cameron and like joe, who celebrate and are proud of their difference. because — and are proud of their difference. because we are all different, the panto— because we are all different, the panto is— because we are all different, the panto is an amazing platform to celebrate — panto is an amazing platform to celebrate that. so, panto is an amazing platform to celebrate that.— panto is an amazing platform to celebrate that. ., ., , celebrate that. so, cameron, pretend that stephen — celebrate that. so, cameron, pretend that stephen is _ celebrate that. so, cameron, pretend that stephen is knocked _ celebrate that. so, cameron, pretend that stephen is knocked right - celebrate that. so, cameron, pretend that stephen is knocked right now, i that stephen is knocked right now, has anything going wrong in any of the shows are so far? sometimes people think panto can be a bit chaotic, things happen, has anything gone wrong in the show so far? nothing extremely wrong. nothing has gone, like, make a wrong.— gone, like, make a wrong. anything little one gone, like, make a wrong. anything little gone wrong? _ gone, like, make a wrong. anything little gone wrong? something i gone, like, make a wrong. anything little gone wrong? something has i little gone wrong? something has crashed some _ little gone wrong? something has crashed some hasn't _ little gone wrong? something has crashed some hasn't it? - little gone wrong? something has crashed some hasn't it? yeah, i little gone wrong? something has| crashed some hasn't it? yeah, and richard was. _ crashed some hasn't it? yeah, and richard was, like, _ crashed some hasn't it? yeah, and richard was, like, very _ crashed some hasn't it? yeah, and richard was, like, very slow - crashed some hasn't it? yeah, and richard was, like, very slow when | crashed some hasn't it? yeah, and l richard was, like, very slow when he was driving around. and now he is

zooming around, and it is, like, a couple of dance moves have gone wrong from me. and i have stood in the wrong place. this wrong from me. and i have stood in the wrong place-— the wrong place. as stephen will tell ou, the wrong place. as stephen will tell you, cameron, _ the wrong place. as stephen will tell you, cameron, you - the wrong place. as stephen will tell you, cameron, you will- the wrong place. as stephen willj tell you, cameron, you will know this by now, it is all about what you do next, isn't it? if something goes wrong, it doesn't matter, does it? it goes wrong, it doesn't matter, does it? , ., ., goes wrong, it doesn't matter, does it? y it? it is all about the recovery, isn't it? generally, _ it? it is all about the recovery, isn't it? generally, the - it? it is all about the recovery, isn't it? generally, the stuff i it? it is all about the recovery, l isn't it? generally, the stuff that goes _ isn't it? generally, the stuff that goes wrong _ isn't it? generally, the stuff that goes wrong ends _ isn't it? generally, the stuff that goes wrong ends up _ isn't it? generally, the stuff that goes wrong ends up being - isn't it? generally, the stuff that goes wrong ends up being the i goes wrong ends up being the funniest— goes wrong ends up being the funniest stuff— goes wrong ends up being the funniest stuff in _ goes wrong ends up being the funniest stuff in the _ goes wrong ends up being the i funniest stuff in the pantomime. cameron, — funniest stuff in the pantomime. cameron, how— funniest stuff in the pantomime. cameron, how do _ funniest stuff in the pantomime. cameron, how do you _ funniest stuff in the pantomime. cameron, how do you think i funniest stuff in the pantomime. cameron, how do you think youl funniest stuff in the pantomime. i cameron, how do you think you will feel after— cameron, how do you think you will feel after going to the panto? well, if the are feel after going to the panto? well, if they are like _ feel after going to the panto? well, if they are like me, _ feel after going to the panto? well, if they are like me, i _ feel after going to the panto? well, if they are like me, i just _ feel after going to the panto? well, if they are like me, i just feel- if they are like me, i just feel warm and happy because seeing how everyone is like a family on the stage and how they have just shown joy stage and how they have just shown joy and broughtjoy to stage and how they have just shown joy and brought joy to everybody watching and made everybody have a fun time and laugh, it isjust amazing. fun time and laugh, it is 'ust amazingfi fun time and laugh, it is 'ust amazin.. . ., ., , , fun time and laugh, it is 'ust amazin.. ., ., , ., , amazing. yeah, that has been really im ortant amazing. yeah, that has been really important as — amazing. yeah, that has been really important as well. _ amazing. yeah, that has been really important as well. last _ amazing. yeah, that has been really important as well. last year, - amazing. yeah, that has been really important as well. last year, this i important as well. last year, this was the _ important as well. last year, this was the tail— important as well. last year, this was the tail end _ important as well. last year, this

was the tail end of _ important as well. last year, this was the tail end of the _ important as well. last year, this| was the tail end of the pandemic, and half— was the tail end of the pandemic, and half of— was the tail end of the pandemic, and half of the _ was the tail end of the pandemic, and half of the audiences - was the tail end of the pandemic, and half of the audiences said i was the tail end of the pandemic, and half of the audiences said it l and half of the audiences said it was the — and half of the audiences said it was the highlight _ and half of the audiences said it was the highlight of— and half of the audiences said it was the highlight of their - was the highlight of their christmas. _ was the highlight of their christmas. and - was the highlight of their christmas. and over- was the highlight of theirl christmas. and over three was the highlight of their - christmas. and over three quarters of that— christmas. and over three quarters of that audience _ christmas. and over three quarters of that audience said _ christmas. and over three quarters of that audience said coming - christmas. and over three quarters of that audience said coming to i of that audience said coming to panto— of that audience said coming to panto made _ of that audience said coming to panto made them _ of that audience said coming to panto made them feel- of that audience said coming to panto made them feel happier. of that audience said coming to i panto made them feel happier. and of that audience said coming to - panto made them feel happier. and we all kind _ panto made them feel happier. and we all kind of— panto made them feel happier. and we all kind of need — panto made them feel happier. and we all kind of need that _ panto made them feel happier. and we all kind of need that lift _ panto made them feel happier. and we all kind of need that lift at _ all kind of need that lift at christmas _ all kind of need that lift at christmas.— all kind of need that lift at christmas. ~ , ,., , ., , , ., christmas. absolutely. it has been a 'o talkinr christmas. absolutely. it has been a joy talking to — christmas. absolutely. it has been a joy talking to you — christmas. absolutely. it has been a joy talking to you both, _ christmas. absolutely. it has been a joy talking to you both, enjoy - christmas. absolutely. it has been a joy talking to you both, enjoy the i joy talking to you both, enjoy the panto— joy talking to you both, enjoy the panto season. dick whittington at norwich's... jack and the beanstalk, i norwich's... jack and the beanstalk, i should _ norwich's... jack and the beanstalk, i should say, — norwich's... jack and the beanstalk, i should say, at norwich's theatre royal _ i should say, at norwich's theatre royal that — i should say, at norwich's theatre royal. that is brilliant, cameron and stephen crocker, the creative director _ and stephen crocker, the creative director at — and stephen crocker, the creative director at norwich's theatre royal. cameron— director at norwich's theatre royal. cameron is— director at norwich's theatre royal. cameron is only ten, wise words. 9:46am. 15 cameron is only ten, wise words. 9:46am.15 years ago cameron is only ten, wise words. 9:46am. 15 years ago today, mark ormerod was seriously injured while serving in afghanistan. the explosion left him a triple amputee, but he's never let that hold him back. this morning on breakfast he's been trying to break a new record. are we allowed to say if he has broken it? we know the numbers. we

are very impressed, has it been confirmed? has been official confirmation? i confirmed? has been official confirmation?— confirmed? has been official confirmation? ~ . , confirmation? i think what he needs to do is to confirmation? i think what he needs to do is go to _ confirmation? i think what he needs to do is go to guinness _ confirmation? i think what he needs to do is go to guinness who - confirmation? i think what he needs to do is go to guinness who control| to do is go to guinness who control all of— to do is go to guinness who control all of the _ to do is go to guinness who control all of the world record, they need to ratify— all of the world record, they need to ratify and verify it. but the court have _ to ratify and verify it. but the court have been surveyed by a specialist. _ court have been surveyed by a specialist, and we had time is as well with— specialist, and we had time is as well with stopwatches from swim england — well with stopwatches from swim england. we think it was something like 33 _ england. we think it was something like 33 or— england. we think it was something like 33 or 35 minutes. it needs to be officially ratified, but what an effort _ be officially ratified, but what an effort that was this morning. the record _ effort that was this morning. the record stands at one hour. they thought — record stands at one hour. they thought they would do it in 45 minutes, _ thought they would do it in 45 minutes, we think they did it in 33 or 35. _ minutes, we think they did it in 33 or35, something minutes, we think they did it in 33 or 35, something like that. phenomenal full stop this is what happened. he smashed the record by a triple

amputee — he smashed the record by a triple amputee. 35 he smashed the record by a triple amutee. x: , he smashed the record by a triple amputee-_ the - he smashed the record by a triple amputee._ the world | amputee. 35 minutes. the world record stands _ amputee. 35 minutes. the world record stands at _ amputee. 35 minutes. the world record stands at an _ amputee. 35 minutes. the world record stands at an hour, - amputee. 35 minutes. the world record stands at an hour, you i amputee. 35 minutes. the world | record stands at an hour, you aim for 45. you have smashed it. you have done whatever north of smashed it is, super smash it.— it is, super smash it. happy days! the landmine _ it is, super smash it. happy days! the landmine that _ it is, super smash it. happy days! the landmine that exploded i it is, super smash it. happy days! the landmine that exploded and i it is, super smash it. happy days! i the landmine that exploded and chris received 2007 while his royal marine unit was on foot patrol in afghanistan almost took mark ormerod's life. he lost both legs and his right arm, devastating injuries. but with single—minded determination, he set an achieved gold many would think impossible ever since. last year, he took on three major challenges. firstly, a five—kilometre run. this fall in training, another example that mark doesn't stay down for long. then a sea swim off plymouth propelled byjust one arm,

and finally a 100—mile overnight hand cycle ride. three very different, but equally very tough endeavours. and now he's returned to the water with a world record in his sights. determined to commemorate the anniversary his way. the determined to commemorate the anniversary his way.— determined to commemorate the anniversary his way. the yellow hat heled. i anniversary his way. the yellow hat helped- i am _ anniversary his way. the yellow hat helped- i am happy- _ anniversary his way. the yellow hat helped. i am happy. he _ anniversary his way. the yellow hat helped. i am happy. he is - anniversary his way. the yellow hati helped. i am happy. he is continuing to raise money _ helped. i am happy. he is continuing to raise money for _ helped. i am happy. he is continuing to raise money for a _ helped. i am happy. he is continuing to raise money for a charity - helped. i am happy. he is continuing to raise money for a charity that i to raise money for a charity that helps veterans, service personnel and emergency services staff through the martial art brazilian jujitsu. throughout his challenges, mark has been trained by another former royal marine. i’m been trained by another former royal marine. �* , , , ., marine. i'm impressed, we were all sa inr marine. i'm impressed, we were all saying that — marine. i'm impressed, we were all saying that was _ marine. i'm impressed, we were all saying that was fast. _ marine. i'm impressed, we were all saying that was fast. a _ marine. i'm impressed, we were all saying that was fast. a challenging | saying that was fast. a challenging current _ saying that was fast. a challenging current coming back up actually, so it wasn't_ current coming back up actually, so it wasn't as — current coming back up actually, so it wasn't as easy as it looks. it might— it wasn't as easy as it looks. it might have _ it wasn't as easy as it looks. it might have looked flat, but the current — might have looked flat, but the current and it was quite strong. 35 minutes, — current and it was quite strong. 35 minutes, i— current and it was quite strong. 35 minutes, i am very, very impressed. it has been an incredible difference. _ it has been an incredible difference. we _ it has been an incredible difference. we have i it has been an incredible i difference. we have literally it has been an incredible -

difference. we have literally been able to— difference. we have literally been able to help — difference. we have literally been able to help hundreds— difference. we have literally been able to help hundreds of- difference. we have literally been able to help hundreds of people, i able to help hundreds of people, changed — able to help hundreds of people, changed and _ able to help hundreds of people, changed and saved _ able to help hundreds of people, changed and saved in— able to help hundreds of people, changed and saved in some i able to help hundreds of people, | changed and saved in some cases hundreds— changed and saved in some cases hundreds of— changed and saved in some cases hundreds of lives, _ changed and saved in some cases hundreds of lives, introducing i changed and saved in some cases. hundreds of lives, introducing them to hundreds of lives, introducing them tquiitsu, _ hundreds of lives, introducing them tojujitsu, fitness, _ hundreds of lives, introducing them tojujitsu, fitness, through - hundreds of lives, introducing them tojujitsu, fitness, through mark- tojujitsu, fitness, through mark and ben's— tojujitsu, fitness, through mark and ben's efforts _ tojujitsu, fitness, through mark and ben's efforts and _ tojujitsu, fitness, through mark and ben's efforts and the - tojujitsu, fitness, through mark| and ben's efforts and the money tojujitsu, fitness, through mark- and ben's efforts and the money that people _ and ben's efforts and the money that people donate — and ben's efforts and the money that people donate to _ and ben's efforts and the money that people donate to the _ and ben's efforts and the money that people donate to the charity. - and ben's efforts and the money that people donate to the charity. it - and ben's efforts and the money that people donate to the charity. it has l people donate to the charity. it has been _ people donate to the charity. it has been phenomenal. _ people donate to the charity. it has been phenomenal. find— people donate to the charity. it has been phenomenal.— been phenomenal. and on the 15th anniversary — been phenomenal. and on the 15th anniversary of— been phenomenal. and on the 15th anniversary of the _ been phenomenal. and on the 15th anniversary of the day _ been phenomenal. and on the 15th anniversary of the day which i been phenomenal. and on the 15th i anniversary of the day which changed his life, mark ormrod has proved once again not what can't be done but, with determination, drive and a downright stubbornness, can be done. 0k, home and hosed, nice and dry here up on the sea wall. it looks pretty benign out there, but what was it like? what weather conditions like in the water early on? i conditions like in the water early on? ~ , , on? i think we were very, very luc . on? i think we were very, very lucky. earlier _ on? i think we were very, very lucky. earlier in _ on? i think we were very, very lucky. earlier in the _ on? i think we were very, very lucky. earlier in the week, i on? i think we were very, very lucky. earlier in the week, it i on? i think we were very, very i lucky. earlier in the week, it was predicted to be stormy, and we got in the water for predicted to be stormy, and we got in the waterfor some predicted to be stormy, and we got in the water for some training swims and it was very, very cold. but this morning, it wasn't too bad, it was calm. when we turned up here at 6:10am, we could hear the waves

crashing off the wall behind us. so we were a bit concerned. but as the tide went out, it calms down, wasn't too cold, manageable. and the current was all right, managed it. we did it. and you have had a little bit of time to reflect, you set 45 minutes, did you securely think you are going to be better? 33 or minutes, did you securely think you are going to be better?— are going to be better? 33 or 35, that is mind _ are going to be better? 33 or 35, that is mind blowing. _ are going to be better? 33 or 35, that is mind blowing. honestly, i thourht that is mind blowing. honestly, i thouht i that is mind blowing. honestly, i thought i would _ that is mind blowing. honestly, i thought i would be _ that is mind blowing. honestly, i thought i would be closer - that is mind blowing. honestly, i thought i would be closer to i that is mind blowing. honestly, i thought i would be closer to the | that is mind blowing. honestly, i i thought i would be closer to the 60 minute point because of the cold. and then when ben started shouting out the timings and we were hitting some milestones, my morale was going up some milestones, my morale was going up and up. then when we got to the last boy for the links to coming, we could cruised it. i think we were at 31 minutes at that point. so i knew we were well within the time. so i really, really enjoyed that last little bit. really, really en'oyed that last little bit. ., really, really en'oyed that last little bit. . little bit. yeah, en'oyed it, it cracks me h little bit. yeah, en'oyed it, it cracks me up. _ little bit. yeah, enjoyed it, it cracks me up. what - little bit. yeah, enjoyed it, it cracks me up. what do i little bit. yeah, enjoyed it, it cracks me up. what do you i little bit. yeah, enjoyed it, it i cracks me up. what do you think about what that did this morning? good. ., ~' ., about what that did this morning? good. ., ~ ., .,, ., about what that did this morning? good. ., ~' ., .,, ., ., about what that did this morning? good. ., ~' ., ., ., .,

good. you know he was going for a record, good. you know he was going for a record. and — good. you know he was going for a record, and he _ good. you know he was going for a record, and he smashed _ good. you know he was going for a record, and he smashed the - good. you know he was going for a | record, and he smashed the record. what do you think about that? do you think it was cool? did what do you think about that? do you think it was cool?— think it was cool? did you en'oy watchinr think it was cool? did you en'oy watching in �* think it was cool? did you en'oy watching it? thank i think it was cool? did you en'oy watching it? thank you i think it was cool? did you en'oy watching it? thank you for i think it was cool? did you enjoy. watching it? thank you for giving everyone cups of tea.— everyone cups of tea. giving everybody — everyone cups of tea. giving everybody warm _ everyone cups of tea. giving everybody warm with - everyone cups of tea. giving everybody warm with the . everyone cups of tea. giving l everybody warm with the tea? everyone cups of tea. giving - everybody warm with the tea? we everyone cups of tea. giving _ everybody warm with the tea? we know that mark through all of his crazy endeavours over the last year and a half also has been raising money for the charity that you found it. how much difference if you seen people you have been able to help because of the money raised on the profile raised? ll of the money raised on the profile raised? ., . . . . ~ raised? it has been incredible. we have literally _ raised? it has been incredible. we have literally been _ raised? it has been incredible. we have literally been able _ raised? it has been incredible. we have literally been able to - raised? it has been incredible. we have literally been able to change| have literally been able to change hundreds — have literally been able to change hundreds of lives because of mark and his_ hundreds of lives because of mark and his endeavour. and this has literally— and his endeavour. and this has literally changed lives. men and women — literally changed lives. men and women from our community, military, emergency— women from our community, military, emergency services, veterans have been _ emergency services, veterans have been able _ emergency services, veterans have been able to get from a place where they are _ been able to get from a place where they are not enjoying their life, through— they are not enjoying their life, through to a new community of jujilsu — through to a new community of jujilsu and _ through to a new community of jujitsu and fitness. through mark and his_ jujitsu and fitness. through mark and his efforts, we have people getting — and his efforts, we have people getting in— and his efforts, we have people getting in touch as saying, "i've -ot

getting in touch as saying, "i've got nry— getting in touch as saying, "i've got my dad back." i think that is the most — got my dad back." i think that is the most powerful thing, notjust the most powerful thing, notjust the individuals we are hoping, it is a support— the individuals we are hoping, it is a support network around them, their loved _ a support network around them, their loved ones _ a support network around them, their loved ones and friends, families. we had one _ loved ones and friends, families. we had one veteran who was living on the street. — had one veteran who was living on the street, living rough, he got put in touch— the street, living rough, he got put in touch with reorg through another charity, _ in touch with reorg through another charity, and within six months we had got _ charity, and within six months we had got him into a jujitsu club, turned — had got him into a jujitsu club, turned his— had got him into a jujitsu club, turned his life around. he was back under— turned his life around. he was back under a _ turned his life around. he was back under a roof. — turned his life around. he was back undera roof, reconnected turned his life around. he was back under a roof, reconnected with his family— under a roof, reconnected with his family and — under a roof, reconnected with his family and this is all down to mark, who is_ family and this is all down to mark, who is an _ family and this is all down to mark, who is an incredible human. that family and this is all down to mark, who is an incredible human.- who is an incredible human. that is what it is all— who is an incredible human. that is what it is all about, _ who is an incredible human. that is what it is all about, really, - who is an incredible human. that is what it is all about, really, isn't - what it is all about, really, isn't it? it what it is all about, really, isn't it? , ~ ., what it is all about, really, isn't it? ,~ ., ., what it is all about, really, isn't it? ., , it? it sounds kind to say that, but it? it sounds kind to say that, but it was a great _ it? it sounds kind to say that, but it was a great team _ it? it sounds kind to say that, but it was a great team around - it? it sounds kind to say that, but it was a great team around us, i it? it sounds kind to say that, but i it was a great team around us, great community around us. all of this is a lot of fun, we have a lot of fun doing these challenges, raising money, but the serious side is what sam hasjust said, we are helping to change and say people's lives, give them a new purpose and focus. brilliant. congratulations. amazing effort. merry christmas to you and the whole family. a brilliant effort. when we get the news, the

news that the world record has been ratified, we will of course let you know. but from plymouth, americus was to you all in the studio. and to you watching at home. two merry christmas to all of you in the studio. inspirationalstuff, ithink you would all agree. this is where we say goodbye to viewers on bbc one. bye for now. before we go, let's take a look at some of the festive pictures we've been sent this morning. i don't know what has been going on on christmas eve in your house, but a busy time. this is lottie the labradoodle all dressed up in her elf jumper for christmas eve. rosemarie has sent us this very decorative and creative tree that she's put up in her home in bristol. we had a picture earlier on from the

christmas tree in bristol, didn't we? . . christmas tree in bristol, didn't we? , , ., ., ., we? this tree is made from a manikin- _ we? this tree is made from a manikin- it — we? this tree is made from a manikin. it is— we? this tree is made from a manikin. it is a _ we? this tree is made from a manikin. it is a manikin - we? this tree is made from a manikin. it is a manikin with | we? this tree is made from a - manikin. it is a manikin with angel wings, then the christmas tree has been decorated as the skirt. the christmas tree part. it's important to remember that not everyone enjoys christmas. brian from county down has sent us this picture of his granddaughter�*s first meeting with the big man. which did not go as perfectly. that happens quite a lot, i think. it must be santa's worst nightmare, really. still, ithink, like most children, will grow to love santa. it is a story to tell. and ian has shared a picture of his very tastefully decorated living room, and he's even added a final festive flourish by having bbc breakfast on the telly. that has spoiled the look, hasn't it? that's a good reminder that we'll be with you every day throughout christmas and new year.

306 to five days or 366 days on a leap year. we wish you all the very best this festive season.— leap year. we wish you all the very best this festive season. roger will best this festive season. roger will be back from _ best this festive season. roger will be back from 6am _ best this festive season. roger will be back from 6am tomorrow. - best this festive season. roger will be back from 6am tomorrow. let's| best this festive season. roger will. be back from 6am tomorrow. let's get the weather from thomas. if you are travelling this christmas eve, the weather is actually looking pretty quiet across most of the uk. we have a decent enough afternoon on the way. i'm sure we have enough to think about, you don't want to think about the weather too much. it will be really mild, that is for sure and have been mild, that is for sure and have been mild for a little while now. the weather systems are coming in from the south—west. very mild direction, in fact, this is a subtropical air that has spread across the country. you can see that current of air all the way to the canaries further south of the colder air pushed towards the northern climes. low pressure close by and that often means unsettled weather. there is some rain around, early on we had the rain across the north and for the rain across the north and for the rest of this morning, the rain

should clear from scotland. the rest of this morning, the rain should clearfrom scotland. then we had this area of showers across northern ireland into western scotland. the irish sea, reaching the western fringes of wales by the middle of the afternoon. but the further east and south you are, i think the dry at the weather will be, in fact, think the dry at the weather will be, infact, sunny think the dry at the weather will be, in fact, sunny skies all around, it has been a beautiful started the day in manchester, for example. really mild, double figures generally across the board. through the course of this evening and overnight into the big day itself, the weather will be a bit hit miss, but a very mild start to christmas day. look after morning temperatures, 9 degrees on the south coast of england. around 6 degrees in northern scotland. here is the weather map for christmas day. weather fronts close by, blobs of blue, that does not mean a dry day. in fact, there will be some rain, it will be quite persistent for a time in the morning. across the south and south east, depends where this weather front goes. south east, depends where this weatherfront goes. it south east, depends where this weather front goes. it should shoot off into the near continent. elsewhere across the country, it is

a mixture of sunny spells and showers and mild again, around 11 in london, seven in glasgow, 6 degrees and a cleric. but it'll turn colder on christmas day. in the north of the day in scotland, we are exposing snow showers in the highlands, and that snow will settle overnight into boxing day because of the frost that we will have early on boxing day. you can see temperatures there around freezing or so in the lowlands. in boxing day itself, it will be blustery and cold in the north, you can see the north and a north—westerly wind pushing in. the wintry showers. snow in lampeter and coastal areas, sleet and sleepiness across the pennines. for the vast majority it will be too mild for any snow. 9 degrees in london, around seven expected in liverpool and four in aberdeen. in the run—up to the new year, it is expected to be quite turbulent. thejet new year, it is expected to be quite turbulent. the jet stream will form, lots of low pressures which will be heading in our direction. spells of

rain on the way in the week ahead. gale force winds expected at times too. and of course, you can keep up—to—date with the changing weather over at the week ahead in the run—up to the new year using our weather app. from me, a very merry christmas.

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