good morning. it is the clash of the titans at the right world cup today, as ireland, the world's top team, face their biggest rivals, defending champions south africa, in an almighty showdown in paris. sir michael caine on his new film, inspired by a true story, and a hint that retirement might not be far off. speaking from a professional actor's point of view, you don't get many leading roles at 90!— point of view, you don't get many leading roles at 90! good morning, all. our weekend _ leading roles at 90! good morning, all. our weekend is _ leading roles at 90! good morning, all. our weekend is shaping - leading roles at 90! good morning, all. our weekend is shaping up - leading roles at 90! good morning, all. our weekend is shaping up to l leading roles at 90! good morning, | all. our weekend is shaping up to be all. our weekend is shaping up to be a tale of two halves. not about to start this saturday. sunny spells for most of us, clouding over from the west and little later in the day, with rain into northern ireland. that will spark some wet and windy weather for some of us for sunday. all the details coming up. it's saturday the 23rd of september. our main story: urgent action is needed now to help vulnerable energy customers this winter, according to a group

of cross—party mps. they say a new energy crisis this winter is "inevitable" and call for a number of measures, including the abolition of standing charges, saying that customers should only pay for what they use. here's our business reporter noor nanji explains. last winter was harder for many households with soaring energy bills eating into budgets. this new report from a cross—party committee of mps warns that this winter could be even worse, with bills predicted to stay high, wider costs of living pressures, and accumulated energy debt. it adds that support from the government is long overdue. clearly the government _ government is long overdue. clearly the government did _ government is long overdue. clearly the government did step _ government is long overdue. clearly the government did step up - government is long overdue. clearly the government did step up to - government is long overdue. clearly the government did step up to the l the government did step up to the plate last year, but we ought to make sure that the energy companies and consumer groups are looking out for vulnerable consumers. i think the first thing is, the government needs to give some sort of surety to vulnerable households, what support there is going to be. the vulnerable households, what support there is going to be.— there is going to be. the report makes some — there is going to be. the report

makes some specific _ there is going to be. the report - makes some specific recommendations, including ensuring all households who missed out on the energy bill support scheme last winter receive their payment immediately, extending their payment immediately, extending the warm homes discount, considering implanting a form of social tariff, working to replace the current unfair and aggressive standing charge structure, and accelerating the smart metre rollout. the mps also urged ofgem to take steps to make sure that all customers are given enough time, attention and support from the energy suppliers. the report follows an enquiry on how government and energy companies can prepare for the winter months. mps heard that last year, some people were turning to dangerous coping mechanisms, and making other significant sacrifices to heat their homes, and how access winter deaths caused by living in cold, damp homes increased by nearly 50%, to more than 4700. increased by nearly 50%, to more than 1000-— increased by nearly 50%, to more than 4700-— increased by nearly 50%, to more than 4700. ., , ., , than 4700. people are needing help and never, ever— than 4700. people are needing help and never, ever needed _ than 4700. people are needing help and never, ever needed help - than 4700. people are needing help| and never, ever needed help before. that makes me really worry about this winter. if people are struggling and it is september and it is quite warm outside, what will

it is quite warm outside, what will it be like in december, january, february, when it is really, really cold? ., , cold? the government said the energy rice cold? the government said the energy price guarantee _ cold? the government said the energy price guarantee remains _ cold? the government said the energy price guarantee remains in _ cold? the government said the energy price guarantee remains in place - cold? the government said the energy price guarantee remains in place to . price guarantee remains in place to protect people until april next year, if energy prices ride above £3000 a year, and that additional targeted support is available to those most in need. industry body energy uk says suppliers have increased the support they provide and have invested to expand the customer service teams, and 0fgem has said it will take action when suppliers are not supporting those who are struggling. it said it would continue to keep standing charges under review. noor nanji, bbc news. we are going to talk about that much more later in the programme, about what those changes could look like. it has been a week, of course, since those accusations against russell brown. we have a commons overnight, template mac is looking at those? i am indeed. russell brand has made his first public statement since sexual assault allegations were made against him a week ago. in a video posted on his

youtube channel, he did not directly address the claims but thanked supporters for "questioning" the media reports. he also criticised the government and technology companies. 0ur reporter simonjones has more. hello there, you awakening wonders. back on social media for the first time in a week.— time in a week. obviously it has been an extraordinary _ time in a week. obviously it has been an extraordinary and - been an extraordinary and distressing week, and i thank you very much for your support and for questioning the information that you have been presented with. julia; questioning the information that you have been presented with.— have been presented with. july one, 2012, was have been presented with. july one, 2012. was when _ have been presented with. july one, 2012, was when my _ have been presented with. july one, 2012, was when my rape _ have been presented with. july one, 2012, was when my rape happened. | 2012, was when my rape happened. this week_ 2012, was when my rape happened. this week russell brown faced allegations of rape and sexual assault, following claims by four women made in an investigation by channel 4's dispatches and the sunday times, claims he had previously denied. he insisted his relationships had always been consensual. the bbc also heard from one woman who sat in 2008, in this building in los angeles, russell brand was recording his radio to programme, he allegedly exposed himself to her in a bathroom before joking about the incident minutes later on our. 0ne comedian who

worked with russell brand in the early 2000 said he had had concerns about his behaviour, claims that mr brown has not responded to. aha, lat about his behaviour, claims that mr brown has not responded to. a lot of the modelling _ brown has not responded to. a lot of the modelling agents _ brown has not responded to. a lot of the modelling agents would - brown has not responded to. a lot of the modelling agents would sit - brown has not responded to. a lot of the modelling agents would sit down j the modelling agents would sit down and tell their models, tell their stable, you know, want about him. things like, you know, people go back to his house, they pulled around, if they didn't want to go all the way, he had a reputation for sometimes getting angry or a bit nasty, if people wouldn't, you know, sleep with him the first time. youtube has now suspended russell brown's channels from making money from adverts violating its creator responsibility policy. the culture, media and sport committee had expressed concerns about mr brandt being able to monetise his content, something the comedian hits out at on his latest video. bi; something the comedian hits out at on his latest video.— something the comedian hits out at on his latest video. by now, you are robabl on his latest video. by now, you are probably aware _ on his latest video. by now, you are probably aware that _ on his latest video. by now, you are probably aware that the _ on his latest video. by now, you are probably aware that the british - probably aware that the british government have asked big attack platforms to censor our online content, and that some online platforms have complied with that. —— big tech platforms. in

platforms have complied with that. -- big tech platforms.— -- big tech platforms. in this three minute video. _ -- big tech platforms. in this three minute video, russell _ -- big tech platforms. in this three minute video, russell brown - -- big tech platforms. in this three minute video, russell brown does| -- big tech platforms. in this three i minute video, russell brown does not directly address the allegations he has been facing, but he does talk about what he calls media corruption and collusion. the bbc has made several requests to speak to mr brandt over the past week, but he has chosen to talk directly to his followers on social media rather than facing outside scrutiny. russell brown says he will post another video on monday as investigations into his alleged behaviour continue. dozens of company bosses and business groups have signed a letter urging the prime minister rishi sunak to re—commit to hs2. manchester airport and virgin money are among the firms expressing "deep concern" following speculation that costs are spiralling, but the government says it remains focused on delivering the project. 0ur transport correspondent katy austin has more. it is europe's biggest infrastructure project, and a mammoth engineering job. hs2 is

meant to cutjourney mammoth engineering job. hs2 is meant to cut journey times mammoth engineering job. hs2 is meant to cutjourney times and to make more space on the rail network, but the project has faced long delays and cuts and cost increases, with high inflation now adding to the challenge. construction is well under way on the first part, between western london and birmingham, with the first services are due to run by 2033. a london terminus at euston is meant to come later, although work on but has been paused. john birmingham, the line would extend to crewe. back in the spring, construction and that was delayed by two years to spread out spending. it should then reach manchester. plans for an eastern leg to leeds were scaled back two years ago to undergo as far as the east midlands. but recently, prime minister rishi sunak and chancellorjeremy hunt have not been willing to say they are committed to hs to being built to manchester, casting fresh doubts over the project's future. —— to hsz. over the project's future. —— to hs2. labour's shadow chancellor, rachel reeves, has also refused to commit. now dozens of business

leaders and groups have put their names to a letter calling for clarification and renewed commitment. it expresses deep concern about constant uncertainty over hs2's delivery, and those repeated mixed signals on hs2 and its related northern powerhouse rail scheme are damaging the uk's reputation as a place to do business. reputation as a place to do busines— reputation as a place to do business. , , , , _, , business. the business community in the north of— business. the business community in the north of england _ business. the business community in the north of england and _ business. the business community in the north of england and the - the north of england and the business community in london and across the wider country have been promised by the government on many, many occasions, including by the current prime minister, when he was chancellor, but they would deliver this hst network for the whole country and northern powerhouse rail connected to it. if that is taken away, then we will see investment being deterred, we will see international investors put off coming to the uk. {lin international investors put off coming to the uk. on thursday the chancellor insisted _ coming to the uk. on thursday the chancellor insisted no _ coming to the uk. on thursday the chancellor insisted no decisions - coming to the uk. on thursday the | chancellor insisted no decisions had been made, but has the journey towards finishing the first part of h52 towards finishing the first part of hs2 continues, its final destination once again seems unclear. katy

austin, bbc news. us presidentjoe biden plans to give ukraine advanced long—range missiles to help kyiv with its ongoing counter—offensive, according to us media reports. this video, authenticated by bbc verify, shows the moment a ukrainian missile hit the headquarters of russia's black sea fleet in crimea yesterday. a ukrainian military source told the bbc the attack was carried out using missiles supplied by britain and france. people living with long covid after being hospitalised are more likely to have damage to major organs. mri scans of more than 250 patients showed they were three times more likely to have abnormalities in the lungs, brain and kidneys. more university students are taking on part—timejobs as more university students are taking on part—time jobs as the cost of living crisis continues. research by the higher education policy institute found that nearly half of universities, which have previously discouraged juggling studies with paid work, now promote part—time jobs for students on their websites.

the head of uk sport says that pollution in britain's rivers and seasis pollution in britain's rivers and seas is harming team gb's chances at the olympics. head of uk sport, katherine grainger, has spoken of her frustration at pollution in rivers and seas and the impact it's having on athletes who compete in outdoor water—based events. anything that kind of, that is in the way of that, that is frustrating, that causes problems, either to the ability of the athletes to perform, or their health, is very frustrating. because obviously it is so much time and energy and effort as well, the investment that goes into those athletes, and the public, and to think that sometimes they get setback or get stopped because of it, it isjust an setback or get stopped because of it, it is just an environment we can do things about, it is frustrating. the liberal democrats' autumn conference gets under way in bournemouth today, with the party launching its policy agenda ahead of the next general election. 0ur political correspondent helen catt is there. so this is the first of the party conferences, isn't it? why do we care about these? i suppose in a way

it is an opportunity for them to lay out their agendas, particularly ahead of an election? it out their agendas, particularly ahead of an election?- out their agendas, particularly ahead of an election? it is. this set of party _ ahead of an election? it is. this set of party conferences - ahead of an election? it is. this set of party conferences is - ahead of an election? it is. this| set of party conferences is going ahead of an election? it is. this - set of party conferences is going to be particularly important for exactly that reason, and for the lib dems this is pretty huge. they have not actually met in person for the autumn conferences just before the 2019 general election, a combination of covid, the death of the queen last year, forced to move the events online, and if you think back to the partyjust before online, and if you think back to the party just before that online, and if you think back to the partyjust before that election, jo swinson was still leader, their whole identity was really wrapped up in remaining in the eu, looking at the agenda coming up for this weekend, it shows you just how much things have changed. sarah davey, the leader now, has said that while it is clear the lib dems, they are pro—european, they would really like to be in the eu, rejoining is off the table currently. so what we're going to see this weekend is developing their pitch on domestic issues to voters at the general election. health will be a huge part

of that they have already announced is that this policy announcement of the weekend, the idea of providing free personal care, things like help with washing, dressing, helping people take medication, for everybody who needs it in england. they say that would cost £5 billion, they think they can save £3 billion in the nhs, and saving on people going into care homes, but have not yet set out how they would front the remaining £2 billion. we expect health to be a major theme running through the remainder of the weekend, we are hoping to see how the lib dems intend to turn recent successes and by—elections into greater success in the general election. . ~ greater success in the general election. ., ,, , ., here's louise with a look at this morning's weather. you are taking a look and telling us what to expect. you are taking a look and telling us what to exoect-_ certainly a tale of two halves this weekend. not a bad start, but there is more wet and windy weather, not just for sunday, but as we go through the week ahead. mostly dry

with some sunny spells, let's concentrate on but from moment before i start telling you about the remnants of what was hurricane nigel, there it is, as it is pushing way across the atlantic, it has weakened now, it is going to get caught up in an area of low pressure, and intensify the load thatis pressure, and intensify the load that is arriving sunday. plenty of isobars on the charts, driving and some warmth, but also some wet weather out to the west, for sunday. let's just forget about that for the moment. let's concentrate on today, a chilly start in scotland and northern ireland, more cloud with scattered showers across the northern border sending one, that should melt away, sunny spells for many before the cloud arrives out to the west and some rain later on. top temperatures around 12—18, a bit fresher, with some sunshine, not bad. through the evening and overnight, here is ourfirst pulse of wet weather pushing its way steadily across western areas and in through scotland. a blanket of cloud across the country. temperatures holding up into double figures ——

double figures, real change. there is going to be some rain around on sunday, almost like a conveyor belt of wet weather just feeding in at times, across parts of wales, northern england, gradually moving into southern scotland and northern ireland as we go through the afternoon, in areas where we've already seen significant rainfall totals so far this month. so that could have an impact, and potentially lead to some localised flooding. furthersouth potentially lead to some localised flooding. further south and east of that, it will be a drier, sunnier and even warmer day. it is going to be a windy day, but temperatures may well peek here at around 21 celsius as an overall high. here are afternoon temperatures, 16—18, 20 or 21, may be, with the sunshine in the southeast. let's look at this rain in more detail, accompanied by gale forcejust winds, 50, in more detail, accompanied by gale force just winds, 50, close to 60 miles an hour come on exposed coasts. some of the rain quite heavy as we go through the latter stages of the day, as it pushes north into

northern ireland and gradually into southern scotland. not a very pleasant sunday for some of us, but not for all. but front eases away. we still have the southwesterly flow and another system waiting in the winds. itjust means things are going to stay unsettled for most of us for our week ahead, showers and longer spells of rain, and at times, some of the wind will be gale force. if anything, we might sequences of high pressure down to the south which will give us drier, bright and slightly better weather to come. louise, thank you very which will give us drier, bright and slightly better weather to come. louise, thank you very much. which will give us drier, bright and slightly better weather to come. louise, thank you very much. we which will give us drier, bright and slightly better weather to come. louise, thank you very much. we will which will give us drier, bright and slightly better weather to come. louise, thank you very much. we will see which will give us drier, bright and slightly better weather to come. louise, thank you very much. we will see you which will give us drier, bright and slightly better weather to come. louise, thank you very much. we will see you later. let's take a look at today's papers. the times reports that downing street is preparing to scrap the second leg of hs2 high—speed rail line. the paper says the rishi sunak minister is on collision course with former prime ministers borisjohnson and david cameron over the reported decision. the guardian leads on the news that the prime minister is considering to introduce some of the world's toughest anti—smoking laws that would, in effect, ban the next generation from ever buying cigarettes.

according to the sun, prince harry has rejected an offer to spend the anniversary of the queen's death at balmoral with his father. and take a look at this. this is delilah, the uk's oldest gorilla. she has celebrated her 60th birthday yesterday. here she is with a birthday box filled with vegetables to celebrate at her home, belfast zoo. she has been there for more than 30 years and even became a star of the small screen in the 1970s as part of the bbc�*s animal magic. happy birthday, delilah. do you remember— happy birthday, delilah. do you remember animal— happy birthday, delilah. do you remember animal magic? - happy birthday, delilah. do you remember animal magic? no, | happy birthday, delilah. do you - remember animal magic? no, when was it? in the remember animal magic? no, when was it? in the 1970s, _ remember animal magic? no, when was it? in the 1970s, and — remember animal magic? no, when was it? in the 1970s, and the _ remember animal magic? no, when was it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s - remember animal magic? no, when was it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s as - it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s as well. i it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s as well- i was — it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s as well. i was not _ it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s as well. i was not around _ it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s as well. i was not around in - it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s as well. i was not around in the - it? in the 1970s, and the 1980s as l well. i was not around in the 1970s. many people _ well. i was not around in the 1970s. many people do _ well. i was not around in the 1970s. many people do think— well. i was not around in the 1970s. many people do think you _ well. i was not around in the 1970s. many people do think you were, - well. i was not around in the 1970s. | many people do think you were, just

saying. fin many people do think you were, 'ust sa inc. , , saying. on the inside pages, we messaue saying. on the inside pages, we message each — saying. on the inside pages, we message each other _ saying. on the inside pages, we message each other quite - saying. on the inside pages, we message each other quite a - saying. on the inside pages, we message each other quite a bit, j saying. on the inside pages, we - message each other quite a bit, text message each other quite a bit, text message or social media. i have never had a voice note from you. do you do voice notes? ha. ifind them you do voice notes? no. i find them you do voice notes? lip. i find them really annoying. you do voice notes? no. i find them really annoying. my _ you do voice notes? no. i find them really annoying. my thing _ you do voice notes? no. i find them really annoying. my thing about - really annoying. my thing about voice notes _ really annoying. my thing about voice notes is _ really annoying. my thing about voice notes is to _ really annoying. my thing about voice notes is to put _ really annoying. my thing about voice notes is to put all- really annoying. my thing about voice notes is to put all the - really annoying. my thing about i voice notes is to put all the effort on the other person. it makes it easy for the person sending, but the other person has to do the work. you have ut other person has to do the work. you have put your — other person has to do the work. you have put your finger on it, because have put yourfinger on it, because the younger generation is — 40% of smartphone users are sending voice notes, but an age split, just i% of over 55 people sending them daily. they do not like receiving them, the younger generation. because even though they are positive about receiving them, they don't like sending them. and apparently voice

notes shouldn't be longer than a minute. , ., , ,., , notes shouldn't be longer than a minute-_ itut i notes shouldn't be longer than a| minute._ but the minute. yes, absolutely. but the reason you _ minute. yes, absolutely. but the reason you send _ minute. yes, absolutely. but the reason you send them _ minute. yes, absolutely. but the reason you send them is - minute. yes, absolutely. but thej reason you send them is because minute. yes, absolutely. but the - reason you send them is because you want to convey something slightly complicated to put in a text. now one of the phone company makers lets you leave video voicemails. with; you leave video voicemails. why would you _ you leave video voicemails. why would you want _ you leave video voicemails. why would you want to _ you leave video voicemails. twig would you want to do that? you leave video voicemails. why would you want to do that? it i you leave video voicemails. why - would you want to do that? it would be so annoying- _ would you want to do that? it would be so annoying. you _ would you want to do that? it would be so annoying. you can _ would you want to do that? it would be so annoying. you can send - be so annoying. you can send messages _ be so annoying. you can send messages that _ be so annoying. you can send messages that you _ be so annoying. you can send messages that you don't - be so annoying. you can sendl messages that you don't really be so annoying. you can send - messages that you don't really need to engage with, but if i sent you a voice note, you do about ten seconds and then think bored now. block and delete. bernard jordan was the former royal navy officer who made global headlines in 2014 when he escaped from his care home to attend d—day commemorations in france. now his story has been turned into a film, with sir michael caine in the lead role. leanne rinney went to meet him.

where is he? he's disappeared off the face of — where is he? he's disappeared off the face of the _ where is he? he's disappeared off the face of the earth. _ where is he? he's disappeared off the face of the earth. he's - where is he? he's disappeared off the face of the earth. he's in - the face of the earth. he's in france. bonjour. _ the face of the earth. he's in france. bonjour. at - the face of the earth. he's in france. bonjour. at 90. - the face of the earth. he's in | france. bonjour. at 90. well, the face of the earth. he's in - france. bonjour. at 90. well, he has france. bon'our. at 90. well, he has done it france. bonjour. at 90. well, he has done it before. _ france. bonjour. at 90. well, he has done it before. only _ france. bonjour. at 90. well, he has done it before. only then, _ france. bonjour. at 90. well, he has done it before. only then, of- done it before. only then, of course, _ done it before. only then, of course, they were shooting at him. it's course, they were shooting at him. it's a _ course, they were shooting at him. it's a true _ course, they were shooting at him. it's a true story of courage and determination that shocks and inspire the world. bernard jordan escaped from his care home in hove to destroy the 70th anniversary of the d—day landings in france in 2014. and now, nearly a decade later, actor sir michael caine is bringing bernard's great escape to the big screen.— the big screen. well, first of all, i am an the big screen. well, first of all, i am an ex- _ the big screen. well, first of all, i am an ex- soldier. _ the big screen. well, first of all, i am an ex- soldier. i— the big screen. well, first of all, i am an ex- soldier. i was- the big screen. well, first of all, i am an ex- soldier. i was in - the big screen. well, first of all, i am an ex- soldier. i was in the| i am an ex— soldier. i was in the army, i was in the national service, and i was sent to korea. so i know what the second world war was like, because it was exactly the same. we were in trenches opposite the koreans and chinese in a valley, and

so i understood the way he felt because ijust happen to be an ex— soldier. and like him, i was 90. and speaking from a selector�*s point of view, you don't get many leading roles at 90. view, you don't get many leading roles at 90-_ view, you don't get many leading roles at 90. sadly, bernard jordan died the year _ roles at 90. sadly, bernard jordan died the year after _ roles at 90. sadly, bernard jordan died the year after his _ roles at 90. sadly, bernard jordan died the year after his famous - died the year after his famous french adventure at the age of 90, but in one of his last interviews, he told us how he pulled off his 1—man mission. it he told us how he pulled off his 1-man mission.— 1-man mission. it was a bit of deception- — 1-man mission. it was a bit of deception. yes. _ 1-man mission. it was a bit of deception. yes. what - 1-man mission. it was a bit of deception. yes. what did - 1-man mission. it was a bit of| deception. yes. what did they 1-man mission. it was a bit of - deception. yes. what did they say when ou deception. yes. what did they say when you got _ deception. yes. what did they say when you got back? _ deception. yes. what did they say when you got back? they - deception. yes. what did they say when you got back? they said - deception. yes. what did they say i when you got back? they said don't make a habit _ when you got back? they said don't make a habit of _ when you got back? they said don't make a habit of this. _ when you got back? they said don't make a habit of this. i _ when you got back? they said don't make a habit of this. i said - when you got back? they said don't make a habit of this. i said i'm - when you got back? they said don't make a habit of this. i said i'm notl make a habit of this. i said i'm not the sort _ make a habit of this. i said i'm not the sort of— make a habit of this. i said i'm not the sort of chap to do that now. it the sort of chap to do that now. honours the the sort of chap to do that now. it honours the glorious dead. the i the sort of chap to do that now. it i honours the glorious dead. the great esca -e is honours the glorious dead. the great escape is in — honours the glorious dead. the great escape is in cinema _ honours the glorious dead. the great escape is in cinema sixth _ honours the glorious dead. the great escape is in cinema sixth of i escape is in cinema sixth of october.

leanne rinney, bbc news. it isa it is a fabulous story from a man who was absolutely determined. it was important to him, and he was going to pay his respects and remember those who serve. it was important, and it is a great film two. ~ . important, and it is a great film two. . ., ., ., important, and it is a great film two. what a lovely story, and also michael caine _ two. what a lovely story, and also michael caine playing _ two. what a lovely story, and also michael caine playing the i two. what a lovely story, and also michael caine playing the same i two. what a lovely story, and also i michael caine playing the same age. 90, and some hints of retirement may be. we need to get up—to—date on what is happening in the sport. i know you are going to talk about it, obviously. know you are going to talk about it, obviousl . ~ . , ._ , obviously. what the first day, it is all set up- — obviously. what the first day, it is all set up- it— obviously. what the first day, it is all set up. it was _ obviously. what the first day, it is all set up. it was nervy _ obviously. what the first day, it is all set up. it was nervy at i obviously. what the first day, it is all set up. it was nervy at the i all set up. it was nervy at the beginning- — all set up. it was nervy at the beginning. what _ all set up. it was nervy at the beginning. what are i all set up. it was nervy at the beginning. what are you i all set up. it was nervy at the i beginning. what are you focusing on first? , ., ., , ., first? first of all, it is a huge weekend _ first? first of all, it is a huge weekend at _ first? first of all, it is a huge weekend at the _ first? first of all, it is a huge weekend at the rugby i first? first of all, it is a huge weekend at the rugby union. first? first of all, it is a huge i weekend at the rugby union world cup. tomorrow you've got wales and australia, scotland and tonga, and today you have england against chile. that should be a foregone conclusion. but then, the match that

people have been talking about forever 900 days since the fixtures were announced, because it is the top two sides in the world. the world ranked top team, ireland, against the defending champions, south africa. it will go a long way to retesting their ambitions and credentials to be the world champions. last year they face them, but this is going to be a rematch. it is just but this is going to be a rematch. it isjust going but this is going to be a rematch. it is just going to be but this is going to be a rematch. it isjust going to be pure entertainment.— it isjust going to be pure entertainment. , entertainment. under the lights toniuht entertainment. under the lights toni . ht in entertainment. under the lights tonight in front _ entertainment. under the lights tonight in front of _ entertainment. under the lights tonight in front of 80,000 i entertainment. under the lights| tonight in front of 80,000 fans, entertainment. under the lights i tonight in front of 80,000 fans, we will get an idea of who will win the battle between the top two teams in the world, as they smashed into each other. will ireland's ambitions to win the world cup face their biggest test? they come through that test against south africa. our correspondent reports. is paris, but it feels like dublin and at corcoran �*s bar by the moulin rouge, ireland's fans are already flocking for what is the match of the tournament so far. so are they

confident they will be south africa? well, just a little. taste confident they will be south africa? well, just a little.— well, 'ust a little. we are about to. well, just a little. we are about to- we're _ well, just a little. we are about to. we're number _ well, just a little. we are about to. we're number one i well, just a little. we are about to. we're number one in i well, just a little. we are about to. we're number one in the i well, just a little. we are about i to. we're number one in the world, and we will win the world cup. i think they are going to win,100%. why are _ think they are going to win,100%. why are so — think they are going to win,100%. why are so confident? think they are going to win, 100%. why are so confident?— think they are going to win, 100%. why are so confident? because they are doinu why are so confident? because they are doing great- _ why are so confident? because they are doing great. they _ why are so confident? because they are doing great. they are _ why are so confident? because they are doing great. they are having i why are so confident? because they are doing great. they are having a l are doing great. they are having a great _ are doing great. they are having a great tournament. we are doing great. they are having a great tournament.— are doing great. they are having a great tournament. we have the world number one — great tournament. we have the world number one is — great tournament. we have the world number one is playing _ great tournament. we have the world number one is playing the _ great tournament. we have the world number one is playing the world i number one is playing the world champions, _ number one is playing the world champions, and _ number one is playing the world champions, and it— number one is playing the world champions, and it is— number one is playing the world champions, and it is a _ number one is playing the world champions, and it is a game ii number one is playing the world i champions, and it is a game i wanted to be _ champions, and it is a game i wanted to be at _ champions, and it is a game i wanted to be at i_ champions, and it is a game i wanted to be at iam— champions, and it is a game i wanted to be at. i am delighted _ champions, and it is a game i wanted to be at. i am delighted to _ champions, and it is a game i wanted to be at. i am delighted to be i champions, and it is a game i wanted to be at. i am delighted to be here. i to be at. i am delighted to be here. are you _ to be at. i am delighted to be here. are you happy— to be at. i am delighted to be here. are you happy to — to be at. i am delighted to be here. are you happy to be _ to be at. i am delighted to be here. are you happy to be counted i to be at. i am delighted to be here. i are you happy to be counted number one in the world? applause tonight's match my be a good applausr — tonight's match my be a good man, but it— tonight's match my be a good man, but it feels— tonight's match my be a good man, but it feels more like a final. ireland — but it feels more like a final. ireland are the six nations champions, but south africa, of course, other world champions after their triumph in 2019. ireland know that defeat inside the star difference tonight would be inspiring, but victory would be some

statement. , . ., , statement. island have been unstoppable _ statement. island have been unstoppable at _ statement. island have been unstoppable at this i statement. island have been unstoppable at this world i statement. island have been i unstoppable at this world cup. in the first two games they scored what someone hundred and 41 points, but they know their title credentials are about to face the very toughest test. it are about to face the very toughest test. , ., ., , , test. it is not a must win, it is not a do _ test. it is not a must win, it is not a do or— test. it is not a must win, it is not a do or die _ test. it is not a must win, it is not a do or die type _ test. it is not a must win, it is not a do or die type of- test. it is not a must win, it is not a do or die type of game, | test. it is not a must win, it is i not a do or die type of game, but it's pretty— not a do or die type of game, but it's pretty important to both teams, let's put— it's pretty important to both teams, let's put it _ it's pretty important to both teams, let's put it that way. i think everyone _ let's put it that way. i think everyone else thinks they are the favourites — everyone else thinks they are the favourites and they are going to win this game, — favourites and they are going to win this game, and i can see why, because — this game, and i can see why, because of— this game, and i can see why, because of the form that they have shown _ because of the form that they have shown in the last couple of games. we all— shown in the last couple of games. we all feel— shown in the last couple of games. we all feel like that. —— we don't feel like — we all feel like that. —— we don't feel like that. it we all feel like that. -- we don't feel like that.— feel like that. it is a big day for the farrell— feel like that. it is a big day for the farrell family, _ feel like that. it is a big day for the farrell family, with i feel like that. it is a big day for the farrell family, with owen's| feel like that. it is a big day for i the farrell family, with owen's sun captaining england. they are up against chile, the lowest ranked team in the tournament, but they know there are no —— there is no room for complacency. tram know there are no -- there is no room for complacency. two good wins so far, but room for complacency. two good wins so far. but we're _ room for complacency. two good wins so far, but we're not _ room for complacency. two good wins so far, but we're not the _ so far, but we're not the opposition. we have seen this at the world _ opposition. we have seen this at the world cup— opposition. we have seen this at the world cup already, the two nations are giving — world cup already, the two nations are giving it their all and we know we're_ are giving it their all and we know we're in— are giving it their all and we know we're infor— are giving it their all and we know we're in fora are giving it their all and we know we're in for a really big game.

there — we're in for a really big game. there are _ we're in for a really big game. there are also two games on sunday. wales could effectively knock out australia, while scotland know they have to beat tonga. for the home nations, a weekend of world cup drama beckons. talking of drama, we are set for a thrilling weekend in southern spain. the europeans reduce the deficit was a memorable golf in the deficit was a memorable golf in the afternoon, as our correspondent reports. it takes a lot to dampen enthusiasm at solheim. favourites europe were confident, but they were about to slip up. their short game was lacking. ireland's leona mcguire making mistakes, and charley

hull's�*s was stone cold. it was the americans who quietly went about their business, and really with this impressive approach. that their business, and really with this impressive approach.— impressive approach. that was an absolutely gorgeous _ impressive approach. that was an absolutely gorgeous shot i impressive approach. that was an absolutely gorgeous shot there. i impressive approach. that was an i absolutely gorgeous shot there. and lee putted mac to make of north american point. but europe were about to respond. pedersen's tee shot was perfection. �*s? what's? confidence is contagious, and rookie gemma driver thought this had won her the hole. the americansjust kept coming. leona mcguire's fortunes turned around with this chip on the 18th to win the match. let's go! chip on the 18th to win the match. let's no! �* ., ., ., ., .,

let's go! and home favourite saganda also not a let's go! and home favourite saganda also got a point- _ let's go! and home favourite saganda also got a point. so _ let's go! and home favourite saganda also got a point. so america's i let's go! and home favourite saganda also got a point. so america's lead i also got a point. so america's lead has halved, and the momentum has swung the other way. there was another great rivalry on show in football the other night as the women's league kicks off. england held on to beat scotland, lucy bronze opening the scoring with her 13th goal for lucy bronze opening the scoring with her 13th goalfor england on her 113th appearance. just six minutes later, lauren hemp doubled the lioness is�* lead, but kirsty hansen managed to pull a goal back. this is just before the half time interval, and england had to hold on for the second half for the win. england travel next to the netherlands, who lost to heaven one to belgium. ahead of the game, a minute's silence was held for sheffield united's late player who died on wednesday at the age of 27 and had represented england at youth two level. she had

become the first player to reach 100 appearances for sheffield united last season, while she also worked in the club's marketing department. wales began their inaugural campaign with a 1—0 defeat in iceland. the captain with the home side's gold midway through the first half. the other game in the league saw top seeds germany lose to heaven zero to denmark, who wales face at cardiff city stadium on tuesday evening. spain won theirfirst city stadium on tuesday evening. spain won their first match since lifting the women's world cup last month, coming from behind to beat sweden 3—2 in gothenburg. before kick—off, both sets of players held a banner reading it is over, the phrase used on social media amid the scandal which engulfed spanish

football. the match was one from the penalty spot in added time. it was a thrilling finale to the rugby league season, the regular season, at least, before the play—offs start. the wigan warriors when the super league league leaders shield after beating lee 10—6. they ran in tries from wattel and we can manage to hold on against the leaders —— wardell. this meant they finished above catalans dragons and st helens on points difference. the warriors will now progress to a home play—off semi—final. lee will face hull kr in the play—offs and st helens will take on warrington. one set of celebrations, but now it is the play—offs, so there will soon be another set. i play-offs, so there will soon be another set.— play-offs, so there will soon be another set. i can en'oy the first step first. * another set. i can en'oy the first step first. mike, i another set. i can enjoy the first step first. mike, thank i another set. i can enjoy the first step first. mike, thank you i another set. i can enjoy the first step first. mike, thank you very | step first. mike, thank you very much.

tony plattner is one of britain's best djs, but he has also tried his hand becoming a singer, becoming an unlikely start of the soul scene. i never knew that. i never knew that. it is just one of the memories tony has been shown when he sat down for a conversation about his 1—man show. it is all about his six years in showbiz. he explains more to peers hop kirk. showbiz. he explains more to peers ho kirk. ., ,., hop kirk. good morning, everyone. welcome to — hop kirk. good morning, everyone. welcome to the _ hop kirk. good morning, everyone. welcome to the exciting _ hop kirk. good morning, everyone. welcome to the exciting new- hop kirk. good morning, everyone. j welcome to the exciting new sound hop kirk. good morning, everyone. i welcome to the exciting new sound of radio _ welcome to the exciting new sound of radio one _ welcome to the exciting new sound of radio one. ., , ., ., ., , ., radio one. from pirate radio pioneer to the voice — radio one. from pirate radio pioneer to the voice that _ radio one. from pirate radio pioneer to the voice that launched _ radio one. from pirate radio pioneer to the voice that launched radio i to the voice that launched radio one, tony blackburn has racked up a scarcely conceivable 60 years in broadcasting. i scarcely conceivable 60 years in broadcasting-— scarcely conceivable 60 years in broadcastina . . , broadcasting. i mean, i remember when i broadcasting. i mean, i remember when i did — broadcasting. i mean, i remember when i did my _ broadcasting. i mean, i remember when i did my first _ broadcasting. i mean, i remember when i did my first programme i broadcasting. i mean, i remember when i did my first programme on| when i did my first programme on radio one, a journalist said to me, what will you be doing next year? and i thought, that is a great criticism. but i always thought it would go on for as long as i wanted it to, i didn't realise that ati would be travelling around the

country with a theatre show, and also on radio two, you know. it has been wonderful. i love it. iuhiith also on radio two, you know. it has been wonderful. i love it. with more than 20 million _ been wonderful. i love it. with more than 20 million people _ been wonderful. i love it. with more than 20 million people listening i than 20 million people listening to those shows, it is little wonder those shows, it is little wonder those early radio pioneers were elevated to superstar status. latte elevated to superstar status. we were built elevated to superstar status. - were built up like rock stars stop in fact, we became bigger than the stars that we were actually putting on, at one time. i mean, everywhere we went, we were mobbed. it was an amazing time, it was a golden age of radio. �* , ,, ., , ., ,, radio. best well-known, perhaps, ton 's radio. best well-known, perhaps, tony's attempts _ radio. best well-known, perhaps, tony's attempts to _ radio. best well-known, perhaps, tony's attempts to break i radio. best well-known, perhaps, tony's attempts to break into - radio. best well-known, perhaps, tony's attempts to break into the | tony's attempts to break into the music scene. i tony's attempts to break into the music scene-— tony's attempts to break into the music scene. i was turned down by deco records _ music scene. i was turned down by deco records very _ music scene. i was turned down by deco records very early _ music scene. i was turned down by deco records very early on, - music scene. i was turned down by deco records very early on, and - music scene. i was turned down by deco records very early on, and i i deco records very early on, and i think they were probably right. but i did 29 singles and i couldn't get the djs to play the records, actually. a couple of them i quite liked, they were all right. did you -la them liked, they were all right. did you play them yourself? _ liked, they were all right. did you play them yourself? no, - liked, they were all right. did you play them yourself? no, i - liked, they were all right. did you play them yourself? no, i wasn't| play them yourself? no, i wasn't allowed to- _ play them yourself? no, i wasn't allowed to. i _ play them yourself? no, i wasn't allowed to. i got, _ play them yourself? no, i wasn't allowed to. i got, if _ play them yourself? no, i wasn't allowed to. i got, if i _ play them yourself? no, i wasn't allowed to. i got, if i had - play them yourself? no, i wasn't allowed to. i got, ifi had been . allowed to. i got, if i had been allowed to. i got, if i had been allowed to, i would have done stop one track, though, did become a northern soul classics, released under the name benny gamble.

# anything she wants me to do... i went # anything she wants me to do... went to the # anything she wants me to do... i went to the wigan casino, to appear there, the big dance hall place. and they introduced me as lenny gamble, and i came onstage, saw the look of disappointment on people's faces, they thought, my god, we have ordered a tony blackburn record. i love tuesdays, don't you, mate? certainly — love tuesdays, don't you, mate? certainly do, mate, is one of the best_ certainly do, mate, is one of the best between _ certainly do, mate, is one of the best between monday _ certainly do, mate, is one of the best between monday and - certainly do, mate, is one of the - best between monday and wednesday type days _ best between monday and wednesday -e da s. ., ., , best between monday and wednesday eda s. ., ., , , best between monday and wednesday edas. , ., type days. notoriety comes with a cost, type days. notoriety comes with a cost. though- _ type days. notoriety comes with a cost, though. paul— type days. notoriety comes with a cost, though. paul white - type days. notoriety comes with a cost, though. paulwhite has- type days. notoriety comes with a cost, though. paulwhite has his i type days. notoriety comes with a i cost, though. paulwhite has his mic cost, though. paul white has his mic smashed was loosely based on tony. luckily, he loves it. i smashed was loosely based on tony. luckily, he loves it.— luckily, he loves it. i never, ever said poverty _ luckily, he loves it. i never, ever said poverty will _ luckily, he loves it. i never, ever said poverty will do, _ luckily, he loves it. i never, ever said poverty will do, but - luckily, he loves it. i never, ever said poverty will do, but i - luckily, he loves it. i never, ever said poverty will do, but i do - luckily, he loves it. i never, ever| said poverty will do, but i do now. and just as well but laughter is the best medicine. tony has just recovered from sepsis, and for a while it was touch and go. i didn't realise how _ while it was touch and go. i didn't realise how unwell— while it was touch and go. i didn't realise how unwell i _ while it was touch and go. i didn't realise how unwell i was - while it was touch and go. i didn't realise how unwell i was until - while it was touch and go. i didn't realise how unwell i was until i i while it was touch and go. i didn't. realise how unwell i was until i was in hospital, my whole family were around my bed, and i thought, oh, my god. and i thought, i've got to

recover. they are not going to get my money yet! laughter. now back with a spring in his step, radio's great survivor says he is not ready to hang up his headphonesjust yet. peers hop kirk, bbc news. will be back with headlines at seven o'clock. now it is time for this cultural life, withjohn wilson talking to author margaret atwood. margaret atwood. one of the world's best—selling critically—acclaimed authors, she's published more than 60 books, and has won the booker prize, twice. the winner of the first booker prize of the 21st century, margaret atwood. cheering and applause. her stories often centre on oppression and brutality. most famously, her 1985 novel, the handmaid's tale, a dystopian vision of america, in which women are enslaved, now an emmy award—winning television series. there's an eye in your house. in this episode of this cultural life, the radio [i

programme, she reveals her formative influences and experiences, and how, even in high school, her creativity was clear. i put on a home economics opera. it was about fabrics. can you remember how it goes? # fabrics need a swim in the suds. # it makes them feel just like new. # plink—plink, plink—plink. laughter. i want to make sure the mics are recording us. margaret atwood, welcome to this cultural life. thank you very much. i want to make sure the mics are recording us. margaret atwood, welcome to this cultural life.

thank you very much. happy to be here. on this programme, i ask my guests to choose the most significant influences and experiences that have shaped their own creativity, and your first choice is your parents. yes. tell me about your parents. well, first of all, they, um, were very innovative and able to improvise, because, of course, if you live in the woods and there aren't any shops, you have to be, and they were both very outdoorsy. but they also allowed us to make messes in our rooms and didn't make us clean them up. by messes, i mean projects, which always begin as messes. just to set the scene, this is rural quebec, because your father was an entomologist. he was studying... oh, yes. he was a forest entomologist, and his research station spring, summer and fall, was up in the woods north, north, north, north, north of ottawa, up the ottawa river, and this would be in a house that he built himself,

because he was of a rural background and knew how to do all of that, and, um, therefore, he had a lot of edged tools, which we used to play with as children. edged tools? yeah. sharp—edged tools? yes. you know, and other things, like hammers. things that you could do yourself a serious injury with, if you weren't careful with them. and your mother was a scientist, as well? she was a dietician. so this would have been the �*30s and �*40s. so i think she was a dietician, simply because it was a job you could get in the depression. she wasn't very interested in any of that, frankly. so, this was a really rural upbringing you had, for most of...? rural makes us think of farms. right. we're not talking farms. more remote than that? we're talking wolves. actually, we're more likely to be talking bears, cos you would be more likely to see a bear. did you? oh, yes.

and you heard the wolves? yes. what does that do for your creative imagination? well, you just know they're there. it gives you respect, and you don't send very small children out into the woods by themselves, because they're bite—sized. so you had to be on your guard. you had to be aware there was danger...? just respectful. you had to be respectful. did that make you a tough kid? er, tough is relative. so tough in relation to that kind of thing, yes. um, tough in relation to... well, for instance, what was frightening to me as a small child, flush toilets. things went down them and never came back. you didn't know where they went! so itjust depends what you're used to, doesn't it? and, er, what you take, what you take for granted. so cities are actually a lot less safe. you're hit by a car at any moment. um... so, out in the woods, as long as you're respectful

and always look behind to see where you've just been, then you won't get lost. i mean, my big fear would be a bear, but you're still thinking back to a flushable toilet. your mother allowed you to be messy at home, creating projects, so, what were you making? you were a practical child? usually i was either constructing something out of materials such as papier mache, or i was painting. hmm. or i was sewing, one or the other. sewing is not so messy. the papier mache is quite messy. so, craft work, then? oh, we didn't call it that, dear. that's a new—fangled term. did you call it anything, or was itjust the stuff...? making stuff. yeah. and we had the full...the full run of the tool set, you know. that was very handy. a few years later, when you self—published your first book. ..

yes. a book of poetry, double persephone, um... a very limited run, and i think you made... you hand—printed and set... typeset... yeah. it was a flatbed press, so you had to set each page, and the fonts were a bit limited, and we had to, um...set the poem, run it through and then disassemble it and do the next one, and i did the cover with a lino block print. mmm. do you have one of these books? yes, but i should have kept more. your next choice for this cultural life is your brother's novels, which he wrote between the ages of seven and nine, you told us. so, so what were these stories? he was very prolific. yeah. he even had, in the inside of one of the covers, "by the same author", and then he put the other books he had written. oh, yes, they were adventure stories, and illustrated. and at the beginning, they all concerned his imaginary world, which was at war constantly, because, of course, it was the war. hmm. and, um...we traded

our coloured pencils. he traded me the pink, the silver and the gold, useful for princesses, and i traded him the red, the orange and the yellow, useful for explosions. hmm. there were a lot of explosions in his books. so, these were...his books with his name on them. oh, yes. were you contributing, as well? were you a co—author? no, i was not a co—author. i'd made some rather wimpy, er...kind of not nearly as violent and kind of smiley books of my own. really? i was almost three years younger, so they're much more rudimentary. it doesn't sound like you at all. well, you know, i became... i matured as an author. so, i did write my first full novel at about seven, and it was about an ant. it was a good lesson, because it's sort of how not to do it. ants don't do much for the first three—quarters of their lives, so it was quite inert at the beginning. i wouldn't suggest this as a way to open a story. hmm.

they gave reciprocal guidance, about a future careers. there were lots of future careers the boys, doctor, rocket scientist. there were five for girls. rocket scientist. there were five forrirls. ,, . ., , , rocket scientist. there were five i for girls-_ yes- for girls. secretary, nurse... yes. teacher? — for girls. secretary, nurse... yes. teacher? yes. — for girls. secretary, nurse... yes. teacher? yes, got— for girls. secretary, nurse... yes. teacher? yes, got it. _ for girls. secretary, nurse... yes. teacher? yes, got it. that - for girls. secretary, nurse... yes. teacher? yes, got it. that is - for girls. secretary, nurse... yes. i teacher? yes, got it. that is three. i don't know. _ teacher? yes, got it. that is three. i don't know, was _ teacher? yes, got it. that is three. i don't know, was that _ teacher? yes, got it. that is three. i don't know, was that housewife? l i don't know, was that housewife? did that count?— did that count? that was not considered — did that count? that was not considered a _ did that count? that was not considered a career. - did that count? that was not considered a career. yes, . did that count? that was not - considered a career. yes, domestic science. otherwise known as home economics.

and the fifth one, which is a bit surprising that early, it was...it was airline stewardess. oh, right, of course. so, which box did were you ticking at that age? well, i was a mercenary little child. the one that made the most money at that time was.... ..was the home economist. ah, right. so although i was not really very interested, um... i took that in high school instead of what i should have taken, which was secretarial sciences. i should have taken typing. what was the result? i still cannot touch—type. i have to look. are you...are you two fingers? four. was there...was there a moment, though, where you suddenly thought, "actually, i need to write?" oh, yes. that would be when i was 16. er... yes, i started writing at that time more than i had been. we had to write a certain amount in school anyway. we had to write essays. mm. and in those days, we had to read quite long novels in school. so thomas hardy was a feature. laughter. we had a shakespeare play a year, and, um...that was of great use in later life. but, particularly, we had a dramatic group that would come to the school, called the earl grey players, and they would put on plays that were in the curriculum.

you were doing a bit of acting as well, then? oh, i was doing some acting, because it was the age of skits. people did a lot of skits. so what i eventually did with home economics was i put on a home economics opera. what?! how does that play out...? well, it played out like this. the well—meaning, but rather humourless, um... home economics teacher made the mistake of letting us vote on a special project. this is the downside of democracy. so we could vote on it. and she wanted us to vote on making stuffed animals for sick children in hospitals. a very worthy project, but i felt, why not just buy them? i knew about those curved seams. i wanted to have nothing to do with them. er...we'd already done

smocking, that was enough of that. so i subverted part of the class and got them to vote on the home economics opera. she was a little bit dismayed by that, but because it was a vote, she said, yes, we could do it, as long as it was on a home economics subject. so it was. it was about fabrics. orlon, nylon and dacron were their names. who was writing the songs? er. . . me. i used pre—existing melodies so people would actually be able to sing them. operatic melodies or pop songs? no, dear, just any old melodies i could get my hands on. one of them was a... oh, a mangling of the barcarolle from tales of hoffmann. hmm. it was about washing. right. can you remember how it goes? # fabrics need a swim in the suds. # it makes them feel just like new. # plink—plink, plink—plink. it goes on from there. laughter.

so, did you perform, as well? yes, of course. yeah? you were...? yes, i played orlon. 0k. yes, i performed, i directed. hmm. your next choice for this cultural life is reading sci—fi in the cellar when you were supposed to be doing your homework, and especially reading george orwell. when did you first come across orwell, then? well, my dad liked science fiction, because he was a scientist and he used to get a big kick out of it. hmm. so he had quite a collection. but i first read animal farm cos it was in the house, my dad had it. hmm. and i thought it was going to be, "oh, good, animals! "just like wind in the willows." talking animals? talking animals. what fun! er...but this is not what it was, and, of course, i didn't understand that it was an allegory of the soviet union at that time, based on the show trials and so forth. um... because you were, what — nine, ten...? yeah.

i had no knowledge of those things. so itjust ruined me, because here were these nice animals and they...and they came to tragic ends, and it was very, very upsetting. when it came to 1984, then, what was it about that book that gripped you so much? having been born in 1939, two months after the onset of world war ii, i've always been pretty interested in dictatorships, and also world war ii. so by the time i got round to being plunged into history, which would be in the �*50s, i had a context for...for all of this. er...and one of my... one of the things that has occupied me really quite a lot over time is, how did these dictatorships get going, and how did they maintain themselves? and also, how do they fall apart when they fall apart? so i've been pretty

interested in that, really, for a long time. and, um...my father was also a big reader of history, and so, i read the churchill books probably when they first came out. how important was it to you at the time, reading 1984? i mean, i presume... oh, it made a huge impact. huge? yes, and i...and i thought of it, um... my first reaction to it was the one that everybody has — this is a really gloomy book and it's very pessimistic. but, um...thinking about it later, i realised that he'd put this coda at the end. and it's a very hopeful thing, because it's a...an essay on newspeak, written in standard english, in the past tense. hmm. so the message is — it ended. it fell. the regime... it was gone, in some way. we're not told how, but we know it's gone because here are people writing about it as if it's in the past. and the same thing happens at the end of the handmaid's tale... yes. now, that... when the reader realises... yes. ..that the narrative that has played out is being discussed at a symposium sometime in the future. so you come to the same conclusion, that the regime... well, i... ..has fallen. i mean, that's my model. and that's how you deal with,

um...knowledge that you can't put in the main narrative. the handmaid's tale became, in effect, your generation's 1984. well, maybe, sort of... but, you know, at the time, it wasn't considered very plausible... hmm. ..by many. so, in 1985, it was not seen as a real possibility. that's interesting — you wrote it in 1984. i did. isn't that corny? not only that, i was writing it in west berlin, surrounded by the wall. living in west berlin, you were, i presume, very aware of what was happening on the other side of that wall. yes. yes, they made sonic booms every sundayjust to remind us that they were there. and you were writing the handmaid's tale in berlin at that time and that atmosphere, that — that sense of difference was then feeding into the words that you were writing? yeah.

more, more through actually visiting those places. so, we went to, um, east germany — that was easy for us, we were canadians. then there was czechoslovakia. fairly tightly sewed up but you can talk to people as long as you went into a field. and then, there was poland, which was already pretty loosey—goosey. so, those experiences of talking to people who had to be very careful about what they said, and you had to be very careful about what you repeated. it was veryjohn le carre. er, the whole thing, very familiar. so, that's creating an atmosphere, i presume, in the narrative? yes. that sense of a repressive society. and you have orwell, who has kind of led the way and he's there in your imagination, as well, i presume. but what was the start — what was the catalyst for writing the handmaid's tale? the election of ronald reagan in 1980. reagan: with god's help, we can and will resolve - the problems which now confront us. and, after all, why shouldn't we believe that? we are americans. applause god bless

you, and thank you. | at which there was a big pushback against what the �*70s had been doing, particularly in the expansion of — of women's rights. so, �*70s quite expansionist. you could have your own credit card. chuckles stuff like that. and then, you get this pushback, and that was when they started activating the evangelical religious right as a political force. significant also is the fact that i had studied 17th century american puritanism as a graduate student in the early �*60s, and i get to say bad things about those people because they are my ancestors. so, the family... literally. literally, yes, literally, they were puritan new englanders. but it's interesting that you witness what's happening in germany, ronald reagan is elected, so you start

imagining the possibilities of a future totalitarian american regime but then, you reach back. well, these regimes are never made out of whole cloth. they're always based on something that was there before. they change the outfits, the names, the flags and the slogans, but it's — it's the same, um, infrastructure. so, what would the americans have? they'd go back to the puritans. that's my — that is certainly my theory. it was my theory in the 19805 and you can see it in action now. that's what they want. it's what the right wing wants. it wants a hierarchical puritan theocracy. which is why the handmaid's tale has taken on new resonance and relevance in recent years, but also... i didn't do it. chuckles but it has also, of course, taken on new life

in the form of a television series, so a whole new generation of viewers now. what was the biggest challenge for you in seeing that adapted for the screen? ok, you think i have any control or power, don't you? chuckles maybe a bit. no, i don't. i have maybe some influence. yeah. so, here's the actual story of what really happened. we made a film in 1989. today, only one out of 100 women can still hear children. and some women stopped. believing there would be no future, they refused. refused to bear children! they wouldn't even try! they were lazy women! and we — we were launching it right at the moment when the berlin wall was coming down. newsreel: the moment berliners have waited 28 years for. - chanting cheering a symbolic breach in the structure that - separated millions and claimed hundreds of lives.

so, we had launched it in west berlin and it was the usual aesthetic conversation afterwards — the direction, the sets, the acting and so forth. then, we went across and showed it in east berlin, which was the first time any such thing had happened since world war ii, and the audience there was very different. watched it very intently. said, "this was our life," meaning you couldn't trust anybody and people are constantly ratting each other out. so that contract for that film contained a series television, um, arrangement. and in those days, series television was dallas, or it was daytime soap. and the thought that anybody in that period would make a television show out of the handmaid's tale, the thought was — was, possibility, zero. that's never going to happen. the film was sold to a distributor, the distributor eventually went belly up, assets were dispersed,

the contract disappeared. so, people came for a year saying, "can we make something "out of the handmaid's tale again?" and we would have to say, "we don't know who's "got the contract." we really didn't. wow! then, somebody opened a drawer at mgm and there was the contract. just when series television streaming started up, which is a perfect way of doing a longer novel. and that led to an led to an appetite for... that led to... ..serious, gritty drama...? that led to the possibility of this happening. blessed be the fruit. may the lord open. and the showrunner was a guy called bruce miller who had read this in high school and he promised himself that when he grew up, he was going to make the handmaid's tale. so, he knew everything

about it and talked himself into thejob. are you surprised, or maybe disturbed, at the continuing relevance 40 years after you wrote that book? well, it had periods of not being so relevant. so, it's newly relevant because of political changes in the united states. we go everywhere in twos. supposed to be for our protection, for companionship. there are no friends here. can't be. the truth is we're watching each other. in terms of your life and your influence and what you've been discussing tonight, almost at odds with some of the themes of the novels, which explore, you know, the really dark aspects of humanity and the human experience — totalitarianism, rape and murder and all of these things. what — what compels you to immerse yourself? i don't particularly immerse myself, you know, ijust read the newspapers. blame it on the bbc news.

laughs ijust like to read. well, i do research the details because if you don't and you get them wrong, you are going to get a letter beginning, "you idiot..." and nowadays, it wouldn't be a letter, it would be somebody yelling at you on social media. there's never been one person's truth in a margaret atwood novel, whether it's the blind assassin or alias grace or the handmaid's tale. and your narrators, your protagonists are rarely what they seem at first. that instinct to almost pull the rug underneath the reader's expectations, where does that come from, do you think? well, ithink it comes from writing. it comes from writing novels. so — or it comes from storytelling. so, you don't want the first five pages of your book to give away the entire plot, do you? i don't, particularly if it's a murder mystery. i don't want to think, "oh, well, i know who did that.

"it's very obvious." so, hook me in. present me with a mystery. make me want to know more. and that's a good beginning of a book. "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times." "oh, tell me more! "in what way?" "the past is another country. "they do things differently there." "how differently?" "it was a bright, cold day in april and the clocks "were striking 13." which brings us back to george orwell. yes, it does. more than — well, it's around six decades since you first read him but in your most recent collection of short stories, you summon him up from beyond the grave. you have an imagined conversation via a medium talking and it is, we presume, margaret atwood in conversation. yes. it's called margaret atwood. the character is called margaret atwood. yes, yes. yes. chuckles an imagined conversation, of course. dead giveaway.

he's still — he's still very important to you? yes, and i'm allowing him to smoke in the afterlife because i'm a kind person. you're now in your 805, margaret, and you're still as prolific as ever. what — what drives you on creatively? well, what else am i going to do all day? you know what samuel beckett said? "why do you write?" he said, "not good for anything else". chuckles it's too late for me to be a ballet dancer. - oh, alas, a vanished career. well, i'm a freelancer, you know? and that's a good thing because i don't have a boss. you are your own boss. continue to be. very enviable. margaret atwood, thank you so much for sharing your cultural life with us. thank you. voice-over: and for podcast episodes of this cultural life, | go to bbc sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

hello, good morning. welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and ben thompson. our headlines today: calls for action, urgent action, to help households with their energy bills. a group of mps says a new winter crisis is inevitable. hello there, you awakening wonders. obviously, it has been an extraordinary and distressing week. russell brand makes his first public comments since he was accused of rape and sexual assault. he criticises the government and media organisations. raising awareness of organisations. raising awareness of organ donation. children who need a

transplant and families waiting anxiously for a donor.- transplant and families waiting anxiously for a donor. good morning. it is like the — anxiously for a donor. good morning. it is like the rugby _ anxiously for a donor. good morning. it is like the rugby world _ anxiously for a donor. good morning. it is like the rugby world cup - anxiously for a donor. good morning. it is like the rugby world cup final. it is like the rugby world cup final already, as the top two sides on the planet, ireland and south africa, clash in paris, to decide who takes control of their group, which also includes scotland.— control of their group, which also includes scotland. good morning, all. the weekend _ includes scotland. good morning, all. the weekend is _ includes scotland. good morning, all. the weekend is shaping - includes scotland. good morning, all. the weekend is shaping up i includes scotland. good morning, all. the weekend is shaping up to | includes scotland. good morning, i all. the weekend is shaping up to be all. the weekend is shaping up to be a tale of two halves. not a bad start this saturday. sunny spells for most of us, clouding over from the west and little later in the day, with rain into northern ireland. that could spark wet and windy weather for some of us for sunday. all the details coming up shortly. good morning. it is saturday, september 23. good morning. it is saturday, september23. urgent action good morning. it is saturday, september 23. urgent action is needed now to help vulnerable energy customers this winter. that is according to a group of cross—party mps. they say a new energy crisis this winter is inevitable, and have called for a number of measures, including the abolition of standing charges, saying that customers can

only pay for what they use. here is more from our business reporter, noor nanji. last winter was hard for many households, with soaring energy bills eating into budgets. this new report from a cross—party committee of mps warns that this winter could be even worse, with bills predicted to stay high, wider costs of living pressures, and accumulated energy debt. it adds an announcement of support from the government is long overdue. clearly the government did step up to the plate last year, but we ought to make sure that the energy companies and consumer groups are looking out for vulnerable consumers. i think the first thing is, the government needs to give some sort of surety to vulnerable households, of what support there is going to be. the report makes some specific recommendations, including ensuring all households who missed out on the energy bill support scheme last winter receive their payment immediately, extending the warm homes discount, considering implementing a form of social tariff, working to replace the current unfair and regressive standing charge structure, and accelerating the

smart meter rollout. the mps also urged ofgem to take steps to make sure that all customers are given enough time, attention and support from the energy suppliers. the report follows an enquiry on how government and energy companies can prepare for the winter months. mps heard that last year, some people were turning to dangerous coping mechanisms, and making other significant sacrifices to heat their homes, and how excess winter deaths caused by living in cold, damp homes increased by nearly 50%, to more than 4700. people are needing help who never, ever needed help before. that makes me really worry about this winter. if people are struggling and it's september and it's quite warm outside, what will it be like in december, january, february, when it's really, really cold? the government said the energy price guarantee remains in place to protect people until april next year, if energy prices ride above £3000 a year, and that additional targeted support is available to those most in need. industry body energy uk says suppliers have increased the support they provide and have invested to expand the customer service teams, and ofgem said it has shown will take action

when suppliers are not supporting those who are struggling. it said it would continue to keep standing charges under review. noor nanji, bbc news. we are going to have much more on that for you later in the programme, some of those proposals to help people through the winter. it is approaching 7:05am. fresh accusations, of course, emerged last week against russell brand, further comment from russell brand overnight. naga has those details. yes, he has made his first public statement since the sexual assault allegations against him a week ago. in a video posted to his youtube channel, he didn't directly respond to the claims, but thanked his supporters for questioning the claims. hello, then, you awakening wonders. back on social media for the first time in a week.

obviously it's been an extraordinary and distressing week, and i thank you very much for your support and for questioning the information you have been presented with. july 1st, 2012 was when my rape happened. this week, russell brand faced allegations of rape and sexual assault following claims by four women made in an investigation by channel 4's dispatches and the sunday times — claims he had previously denied. he insisted his relationships had always been consensual. bbc also heard from one woman who said that in 2008 in this building in los angeles, where russell brand was recording his radio 2 programme, he allegedly exposed himself to her in a bathroom before joking about the incident minutes later now. one comedian who worked with russell brand in the early 2000s said he had concerns about his behaviour, claims that mr brand has not responded to. many of the model agents would sit down and tell their models, tell their stable, you know — like, warn them about him. people would go back to his house and they fooled around and then

if they didn't want to go all the way he had a reputation for sometimes getting angry or nasty, if people wouldn't you know, sleep with him the first time. youtube has now suspended russell brand's channels from making money from adverts for violating its creator responsibility policy. the culture, media and sport committee had expressed concerns about mr brand being able to monetise his content, something the comedian hits out at in his latest video. by now you are probably aware that the british government have asked big tech platforms to censor our online content, and that some online platforms have complied with that request. in this three—minute video, russell brand does not directly address the allegations he's been facing, but he does talk about what he calls "media corruption" and "collusion." the bbc has made several requests

to speak to mr brand over the past week, but he has chosen to talk directly to his followers on social media rather than facing outside scrutiny. russell brand says he will post another video on monday as investigations into his alleged behaviour continue. simon jones, bbc news. us presidentjoe biden plans to give ukraine advanced long—range missiles to help with its ongoing counteroffensive. this is according to us media reports. this video, authenticated by bbc verify, shows a missile striking the headquarters of russia's black sea fleet in crimea yesterday. the ukrainian military source said the attack was carried out using missiles supplied by britain and france. people living with long covid after being hospitalised are more likely to have damage to major organs. mri scans of more than 250 patients showed that they were three times more likely to have abnormalities in

the lungs, brain and kidneys. more university students are taking a part—timejobs as more university students are taking a part—time jobs as the cost of living crisis continues. research by the higher education policy institute found that nearly half of universities, many of which previously discourage juggling studies with paid work, now promote part—timejobs for studies with paid work, now promote part—time jobs for students on their websites. make the uk sports as pollution in rivers and seas is harming the chances of team gb for success at the olympics. dame catherine granger made the comments after a series of incidents in which water companies deliberately discharged sewage into seasoned rivers because heavy rain overwhelmed the system. —— seas and rivers. anything that kind of, that is in the way of that, that is frustrating, that causes problems, either to the ability of the athletes to perform, or their health, is very frustrating. because obviously it is so much time and energy and effort as well, the investment that goes into those athletes, and the public, and to think that sometimes they get setback or get stopped

because of it, it is just an environment we can do things about, it is frustrating. the liberal democrats' party conference gets under way in bournemouth today. political correspondent helen cut is there. good morning, the sun is rising, it looks like a fresh morning, shall we say, but why do we care about party conference season?— conference season? well, party conference _ conference season? well, party conference season _ conference season? well, party conference season is _ conference season? well, party| conference season is important. conference season? well, party i conference season is important. it is where you get a real spotlight for a few weeks on the real policies of each party. it is also where the party leadership comes into direct contact with party members. that can tell you an awful lot. this year the conferences are particularly important, because this is where we are going to start to get a sense of what the pitch is going to be to voters at the next general election. i should say, for the liberal democrats here in bournemouth, this conference is particularly important, because this is where party policy is made. so what is decided, what is voted through over the next few days, will form the basis of what has been put to voters at the next general election. this

conference in particular is important for the lib dems because they have not enabled to have an in autumn gathering like this for four years. the last time met was just before the 2019 general election, jo swinson was still leader, the party's identity was very much wrapped up in remaining in the eu. this weekend, sir ed davey, the current leader, has said that rejoining the eu is currently table, so this weekend, what we are likely to see is a lot more on the domestic issues put in before voters, health issues put in before voters, health is expected to be a key theme that we hear a lot about this weekend, and in fact, the first policy they have announced, even before conferences started, is a plan to provide free personal care, things like helping people take medication, helping them to wash and dress, to all those in england who needed, they put that at a cost of about £5 billion, £3 billion, they think, would come from savings the policy would come from savings the policy would make, but they have not yet set out they would find the rest. it

is those sorts of overseas we are expecting to see much more of in the next few days, as they hope to capitalise on some of those big by—election victories we have seen them have over the past few years, try to get greater success at a general election.— try to get greater success at a general election. try to get greater success at a reneral election. ., ~ , ., general election. helen, thank you. that was helen _ general election. helen, thank you. that was helen cut _ general election. helen, thank you. that was helen cut in _ general election. helen, thank you. | that was helen cut in bournemouth. sunny in bournemouth this morning. louise, will that be the same to everybody else in the uk today? most of us, some beautiful sunrise pictures coming in, so most of us are starting off on a beautiful note. this is from eastbourne, just down the road, really. a lovely sunrise. a bit of cloud across the scottish borders and northern england. that is thick enough to produce a few isolated showers, you can see that this is the story so far today. that cloud we have got around at the moment, that should pin and break, and some of these showers should ease away. lovely sunny spells elsewhere, and as we go through the day, generally light winds with 20 of sunshine coming through. thickening up that cloud

across southwest england, wales and northern ireland, may be some rain by the end of the afternoon here. 12-15 to the by the end of the afternoon here. 12—15 to the north, highest values of 18 celsius across england and wales, but it has all changed as we go into this evening and tomorrow, and about we have to look out the atlantic. ex— hurricane nigel, you can see here, clearly, the eye of the storm. but it has weakened considerably. it is moving its way across the atlantic and some of that energy is going to get picked up in an area of low pressure which is heading in our direction, so it is going to turn increasingly wet and increasingly windy as we go through the evening and into tomorrow. plenty of isobars on the charts. the wind direction is coming from the south so it will be a warmer day for most of us. but it will produce this conveyor belt of rain, pushing and from the west. to start off with, fairly fragmented, we will see heavier bursts eventually moving the other way across country. now, we start off on sunday with temperatures between around nine and

11 degrees. so double figures for most of us, a milder start, but potentially a wetter day. heavy rain gradually pushing its way across wales, northern england, into northern ireland and southern scotland through the day. anyway south and east of that, that will actually be relatively dry and bright, with some sunshine coming through. and because the wind direction is coming from the south, it will be a warmer day. temperatures perhaps peaking at 21, but look at the brighter colours across southern scotland and northern ireland. some very heavy rain, and that has already been a pretty wet month. so we need to keep an eye on some of those rainfall totals. gusts of wind, 50, possibly 60 miles an hour, by the end of the afternoon, pushing steadily north, that wet weather across western scotland, for much of the day. now, as we move out of sunday, into the week ahead, what is in store? well, it looks likely to stay pretty the frontal system eases away, another

load is gathering out in the atlantic, perhaps a drier and brighter start on the monday, with some sunshine coming through but showers and longer spells of rain and winds, never too far away for a week ahead. perhaps the best of the sunshine and the warmth down in the south. acta you two. dozens of company bosses and business groups have signed a letter urging rishi sunak to recommit to hsz. urging rishi sunak to recommit to hs2. firms are expressing deep concerns following speculation costs are spiralling but the government says it remains focused on delivering the project. our transport correspondent has more. it is britain's biggest infrastructure project and a mammoth engineering job. hs2 is meant to cutjourney times and make more space on the rail network, but the project has long faced delays and cuts, and cost increases — with high inflation now adding to the challenge. construction is well underway on the first part, between west london and birmingham, with the first services due

to run by 2033. a london terminus at euston is meant to come later, although work on that has been paused. beyond birmingham, the line would extend to crewe. back in the spring, construction on that was delayed for two years to spread out spending. it should then reach manchester. plans for an eastern leg to leeds were scaled back two years ago, to only go as far as the east midlands. but recently prime minister, rishi sunak, and chancellorjeremy hunt have not been willing to say they are committed to hs2 being built to manchester, casting fresh doubts over the project's future. labor's shadow chancellor, rachel reeves, has also refused to commit. now, dozens of business leaders and groups have put their names to a letter calling for clarification and renewed commitment. it expresses deep concern about constant uncertainty over hs2's delivery and says repeated mixed signals

on hs2 and its related northern powerhouse rail scheme are damaging the reputation of the uk as a place to do business. the business community in the north of england, and the business community in london and across the wider country, have been promised by the government on many, many occasions — including by the current prime minister when he was chancellor — that they would deliver this hs2 network for the whole country, and northern powerhouse rail connected to it. if that's taken away, then we will see investment being deterred, we will see international investors put off coming to the uk. on thursday, the chancellor insisted that no decisions had been made. but as the journey towards finishing the first part of hs2 continues, its final destination once again seems unclear. katy austin, bbc news. we saw him in that report, but let's talk to henry from the northern powerhouse partnership. good morning. this is about more than a railway, isn't it? this is about investments and about those commitments. we have heard a lot

about levelling up. if it doesn't come to manchester, what does it mean? i come to manchester, what does it mean? .. , . .. mean? i think it will put back the cause of rebalancing _ mean? i think it will put back the cause of rebalancing this - mean? i think it will put back the cause of rebalancing this country| cause of rebalancing this country for another 100 years. we have worked so hard for the last 1.5 decades, many even longer, to actually get this railway as far as it has got, but the real benefits of h52 it has got, but the real benefits of hs2 don't actually come until you get to those northern cities like manchester, to places like crewe, and we have already lost the commitment to a all the way to leeds, which has been a huge issue there. the other concern we have, as borisjohnson has highlighted in the newspapers today, is that because hsz newspapers today, is that because hs2 is partially used to go east to west, people in liverpool and warrington will not get the going towards leeds in cities like castle that they were promised. so it is fundamentally notjust that they were promised. so it is fundamentally not just about that they were promised. so it is fundamentally notjust about going to london. it basically throws in the air and to london. it basically throws in the airand rips to london. it basically throws in the air and rips up all of the commitments that the now prime minister made to people in the north when he was chancellor. find minister made to people in the north when he was chancellor.— when he was chancellor. and all of the dithering _ when he was chancellor. and all of the dithering and _ when he was chancellor. and all of the dithering and the _ when he was chancellor. and all of the dithering and the indecision, . the dithering and the indecision, some work has already begun on large

parts of the line, suggestions it may not even go all the way into central london and would terminate outside. it feels, as you said, that with that uncertainty, no—one can plan, whether you are a business, whether you are an individual, and that in itself could be the most damaging thing. the that in itself could be the most damaging thing-— that in itself could be the most damaging thing. the reason why eo - le damaging thing. the reason why people like _ damaging thing. the reason why people like charlie _ damaging thing. the reason why people like charlie connors, - damaging thing. the reason why people like charlie connors, the| people like charlie connors, the chief executive of the manchester airport group, the chancellor of the university and so many other businesspeople have put their heads above parapets, people like gary neville who has kindlyjoined us today, is because yes, there is a big hole in euston, and that's why london resisters have supported us, because that needs to be sorted out for people who live in and around that station, a complete blind for the next 20 years by not doing any work. and people who moved based on the promise that hs2 is coming to manchester. and if we say to all of those investors, and investment to the north has increased massively, you know what? all the things the central government told you were true are actually lies, what does that do their confidence? will they

believe rishi sunak about anything else? the last week we have had net zero commitments being changed, the potential changes to hs2 and northern powerhouse rail. what that says to british business is you cannot rely on this government. if they tell you something is going to happen, you shouldn't them, and that is terrible for our country. i should say when it comes to net zero, some businesses were up in arms and not happy with it, and these are car manufacturer's as well. the point i really want to make is — i want to hearfrom you, the cost, so far. it was estimated to be £55 billion, and there are now estimates that it could be £71 billion, if not more. there will be a lot of people who will be thinking, iam not a lot of people who will be thinking, i am not going to use this. it won't affect my lifestyle, i don't need this. i understand the arguments that we need better transport in the north, absolutely. is this offering value for money for the british public now? i is this offering value for money for the british public now?— the british public now? i think the chancellor and _ the british public now? i think the chancellor and some _ the british public now? i think the chancellor and some of _ the british public now? i think the chancellor and some of his - the british public now? i think the chancellor and some of his recentj chancellor and some of his recent predecessors have a lot to answer

for, because the price of this project has gone up in the last year alone, the delays getting to crewe from birmingham, the delays to euston, has added £500 million alone. i rememberstanding in manchester translation with you a few years ago and the price has gone up few years ago and the price has gone up again underthe few years ago and the price has gone up again under the management of this government.— this government. what makes you think government _ this government. what makes you think government under _ this government. what makes you think government under a - this government. what makes you | think government under a different party would manage it better? i think the simple point is every time you slow it down, you do make it more expensive. and the current fiscal rules, which is how the current government does things, treats investment notjust in trains but in new hospitals, in any infrastructure... but in new hospitals, in any infrastructure. . .— but in new hospitals, in any infrastructure... and 'ust moving out of the — infrastructure... and 'ust moving out of the sphere, _ infrastructure... and 'ust moving out of the sphere, in _ infrastructure... and just moving out of the sphere, in practical. out of the sphere, in practical terms, why do you think a labour government would manage this better and it still wouldn't be expensive and it still wouldn't be expensive and therefore it would be seen as value for money? it and therefore it would be seen as value for money?— and therefore it would be seen as value for money? it would still be expensive. _ value for money? it would still be expensive. but — value for money? it would still be expensive, but if _ value for money? it would still be expensive, but if you _ value for money? it would still be expensive, but if you don't - value for money? it would still be| expensive, but if you don't change your mind every five minutes, you don't make the price go up every five minutes either. find don't make the price go up every five minutes either.— don't make the price go up every five minutes either. and we haven't had a commitment _ five minutes either. and we haven't had a commitment from _ five minutes either. and we haven't had a commitment from labour - five minutes either. and we haven't l had a commitment from labour about what it would do with hs2. we're not getting firm commitments from either

party. getting firm commitments from either a a . ., getting firm commitments from either -a . ., ., , getting firm commitments from either party. commitment has always been to build the project- _ party. commitment has always been to build the project. the _ party. commitment has always been to build the project. the challenge - party. commitment has always been to build the project. the challenge is - build the project. the challenge is when you are not in government you don't see the numbers. i would expect that any incoming government of either party is going to need to make a commitment to just build infrastructure at a certain amount, so to commit a certain amount of money every year. the thing about hsz money every year. the thing about hs2 is you don't pay for it all at once. you actually pay for this over 30 years. we keep talking about these big numbers, but we are spending less on building this project and we spend on housing benefits. we have to work out what we can afford, and i am all for only spending what we can afford, but not changing what we are actually trying to do. that is what we are aiming to get you so regularly, because that change in direction is causing all this inflation, alongside the fact that all construction inflation has gone up. in real terms, that all construction inflation has gone up. in realterms, hs2 that all construction inflation has gone up. in real terms, hs2 is not that much more expensive than any private sector project. the challenges the cost of delivering all projects of what happened during covid, everything has gone up. the question is, is hs2 value for money compared to the other public

opportunities that we could invest. if we can find a way to make the fiscal rules work, can we invest in hospitals and in railways? pulling back public investment, which is what we have done in the last few years, causes the prices we have now of concrete, causes so much else. you have to have a long—term approach, and whether it is railways or hospitals, it is the job of government to provide public goods and it is the role of business to then invest and create jobs. and it is the role of business to then invest and createjobs. if and it is the role of business to then invest and create jobs. if you break that formula, you are breaking everything that underpins it. so here we are again, more speculation, more rumour that it will be delayed, cancelled and not completed. what is your gut feeling about what is going to happen? i your gut feeling about what is going to ha en? .. your gut feeling about what is going to hauen? ~' , to happen? i think the boris johnson. — to happen? i think the boris johnson, david _ to happen? i think the boris johnson, david cameron - to happen? i think the boris| johnson, david cameron and to happen? i think the boris- johnson, david cameron and those to happen? i think the boris— johnson, david cameron and those who are out of the front page of the times this morning, have made a very good case for weight is politically dangerous to do this. over 80 business leaders, so leading leaders in britain of our business community, have said it is economically damaging. i know that the chancellor doesn't necessarily agree with this. this is, i think, coming largely from number ten, and i hope the prime minister takes the

weekend to reflect on being a northern mp and what he should be putting first, the future of the country or the short—term interests of the conservative party. because former tory leaders and britain's leading business people are all telling him he needs to think again before he makes what might be his worst decision as prime minister if he decides to cancel this next week. thank you forjoining us. the family of a three—year—old boy who is living with a rare form of liver cancer is leading a new nhs campaign to call for more parents to opt into child organ donation. 2&3 to call for more parents to opt into child organ donation.— child organ donation. 243 children across the uk _ child organ donation. 243 children across the uk are _ child organ donation. 243 children across the uk are currently - across the uk are currently waiting for a transplant, but last year there were just 40 organ donors under the age of 18. ilii" under the age of 18. our correspondent _ under the age of 18. our correspondent has - under the age of 18. our correspondent has been finding out more. ralph is a gorgeous, cheeky, full of life little boy, really. you

wouldn't _ life little boy, really. you wouldn't know _ life little boy, really. you wouldn't know he - life little boy, really. you wouldn't know he was i life little boy, really. youj wouldn't know he was ill, life little boy, really. you i wouldn't know he was ill, to life little boy, really. gm. wouldn't know he was ill, to be honest with you, when you see him now. in honest with you, when you see him now. . ., ., , honest with you, when you see him now. .~ ._ ., , honest with you, when you see him now. ._ .,, ., now. in january, ralph was diagnosed with a rare liver— now. in january, ralph was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer. _ now. in january, ralph was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer. after - now. in january, ralph was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer. after ten - with a rare liver cancer. after ten rounds of chemotherapy, a multi—organ transplant is his best chance of survival. mr; multi-organ transplant is his best chance of survival.— multi-organ transplant is his best chance of survival. my husband could have been a — chance of survival. my husband could have been a donor, _ chance of survival. my husband could have been a donor, but _ chance of survival. my husband could j have been a donor, but unfortunately with multiorgan, it needs to be a size match from another child of a similar age to ralph.— size match from another child of a similar age to ralph. between 2021 and last year— similar age to ralph. between 2021 and last year there _ similar age to ralph. between 2021 and last year there were _ similar age to ralph. between 2021 and last year there were just - similar age to ralph. between 2021 and last year there were just 40 i and last year there were just 40 child organ donors, compared to more than 250 children currently waiting for a transplant. in than 250 children currently waiting for a transplant.— for a transplant. in short, it is torture- _ for a transplant. in short, it is torture. when _ for a transplant. in short, it is torture. when we _ for a transplant. in short, it is torture. when we first - for a transplant. in short, it is torture. when we first found i torture. when we first found ourselves in this position, you start also digging into the statistics yourself. the statistics kind of speak for themselves. we both have our phone on loud. we never move out of phone signal, because we might be called at any time. it feels like we are in limbo, because we cannot really regress with our lives. we can't progress with our lives. we can't progress with our lives. we can't progress with our son's life until something

happens. with our son's life until something ha ens. �* ., ., ., happens. being on the organ reaister, happens. being on the organ register, it's _ happens. being on the organ register, it's quite _ happens. being on the organ register, it's quite a - happens. being on the organ register, it's quite a hard - happens. being on the organ l register, it's quite a hard thing happens. being on the organ - register, it's quite a hard thing to process, — register, it's quite a hard thing to process, because you know that the only thing _ process, because you know that the only thing that can save your child is another— only thing that can save your child is another child's organs, and especially in ralph's case where it has to— especially in ralph's case where it has to be — especially in ralph's case where it has to be a — especially in ralph's case where it has to be a size match, it is incredibly— has to be a size match, it is incredibly hard for us to think about— incredibly hard for us to think about that other side. and incredibly hard for us to think about that other side. and now they are meeting — about that other side. and now they are meeting a _ about that other side. and now they are meeting a couple _ about that other side. and now they are meeting a couple who _ about that other side. and now they are meeting a couple who decided l about that other side. and now they| are meeting a couple who decided to donate their son ari's organs following a tragic accident in 2016. a week prior to his passing he said, nanny, i want mummy and daddy to be proud of me. everything about ari's life and what he has done, you never forget how proud we are. mi life and what he has done, you never forget how proud we are. ari donated seven organs — forget how proud we are. ari donated seven organs and _ forget how proud we are. ari donated seven organs and save _ forget how proud we are. ari donated seven organs and save the _ forget how proud we are. ari donated seven organs and save the lives - forget how proud we are. ari donated seven organs and save the lives of i seven organs and save the lives of two children. for seven organs and save the lives of two children-— two children. for me personally, i can understand _ two children. for me personally, i can understand why _ two children. for me personally, i can understand why i _ two children. for me personally, i can understand why i wouldn't, i can understand why i wouldn't, because — can understand why i wouldn't, because if— can understand why i wouldn't, because if there was nothing more that could — because if there was nothing more that could be done for me but someone _ that could be done for me but someone else had the chance because my organs— someone else had the chance because my organs might help them, why wouldn't — my organs might help them, why wouldn't t — my organs might help them, why wouldn't i do that? there is 1% of

children— wouldn't i do that? there is 1% of children that die in the right circumstances to be considered for organ— circumstances to be considered for organ donation, so that already narrows — organ donation, so that already narrows down the amount of people and children that can donate their organs _ and children that can donate their organs. and that's why there is such a low— organs. and that's why there is such a low rate _ organs. and that's why there is such a low rate of— organs. and that's why there is such a low rate of paediatric organ donations that happen. i a low rate of paediatric organ donations that happen. i often say the airl donations that happen. i often say the girl that _ donations that happen. i often say the girl that has _ donations that happen. i often say the girl that has his _ donations that happen. i often say the girl that has his heart, - donations that happen. i often say the girl that has his heart, does i the girl that has his heart, does she have the same smile? hopefully she have the same smile? hopefully she does. the boy that has five of his organs, to receive — to need and receive five organs, we can only imagine what his parents and what their child was going through. hearing today his parents feel like they've _ hearing today his parents feel like they've made a really good choice in making _ they've made a really good choice in making that incredible, brave decision— making that incredible, brave decision gives us some comfort — to know— decision gives us some comfort — to know that, — decision gives us some comfort — to know that, yes, it can be a positive thing _ know that, yes, it can be a positive thing i_ know that, yes, it can be a positive thing ithink— know that, yes, it can be a positive thing. i think we can say to any parent— thing. i think we can say to any parent that _ thing. i think we can say to any parent that we lost our son and its tragic _ parent that we lost our son and its

tragic to — parent that we lost our son and its tragic. to grieve and to mourn the loss of— tragic. to grieve and to mourn the loss of our— tragic. to grieve and to mourn the loss of our son. but then we have turned _ loss of our son. but then we have turned that — loss of our son. but then we have turned that loss into celebration. but we _ turned that loss into celebration. but we also know that, through the sacrifice _ but we also know that, through the sacrifice of— but we also know that, through the sacrifice of him donating his organs and those _ sacrifice of him donating his organs and those children living today with those _ and those children living today with those organs, it means that he has legacy _ later on breakfast we will be meeting a family who have experienced both sides of this process. five years ago they donated the organs of their stillborn daughter isabel and this year their daughter isabel and this year their daughter beatrice received a donor heart. we will meet beatrice, bea, as he is known, and she is doing well, and her dad as well, 9:15am. stay with us.

hello, good morning. this is breakfast, with naga munchetty and ben thompson. the breakfast, with naga munchetty and then thompson-_ ben thompson. the time is 28 past seven. ben thompson. the time is 28 past seven- the — ben thompson. the time is 28 past seven. the mother _ ben thompson. the time is 28 past seven. the mother of _ ben thompson. the time is 28 past seven. the mother of a _ ben thompson. the time is 28 past seven. the mother of a woman i ben thompson. the time is 28 past j seven. the mother of a woman who took her own _ seven. the mother of a woman who took her own life _ seven. the mother of a woman who took her own life after _ seven. the mother of a woman who took her own life after being - seven. the mother of a woman who | took her own life after being abused by her own running coach has met the victim 's minister, edward agar, after telling her story on bbc breakfast. sue stopper went to

breakfast. sue stopper went to breakfast with the broadcaster and campaignerjudy webster, abused by the same coach. they are campaigning forfully funded support the same coach. they are campaigning for fully funded support for survivors of sexual abuse to be included in the victims and prisoners built. jayne mccubbin went to meet them. this is the first time charlie and sue have met since they spoke to the bbc in may, but the desperate need for greater support to victims of abuse and sexual violence, a message they will today take directly to government. growing up, sue's daughter katie had been best friends with charlie. both had been sexually abused by their running coach, and after, both received very little support. katie died by suicide at the start of this year. and that is when katie's family and charlie reunited to push for change. you wanted to speak, _ reunited to push for change. gm. wanted to speak, didn't you come in may? because you wanted katie's voice to make a difference. absolutely i did. i don't want to live to —

absolutely i did. i don't want to live to be — absolutely i did. i don't want to live to be in vain. i don't want to be made — live to be in vain. i don't want to be made just about her trauma. it is about— be made just about her trauma. it is about everybody's trauma, and everybody needs that support for it. in a documentary made to bbc breakfast, they had shared their belief that professional support could have saved katie's life. i can't see how she could have been expected to have got over that at 16 and just got on with life. i don't know how anyone would have thought that was the end of it. but it was the end of it. we that was the end of it. but it was the end of it.— that was the end of it. but it was the end of it. we absolutely can't encourage _ the end of it. we absolutely can't encourage victims _ the end of it. we absolutely can't encourage victims to _ the end of it. we absolutely can't encourage victims to come i the end of it. we absolutely can't i encourage victims to come forward if we do not put support systems in place. it is totally responsible for us, as a society, to do that. shifter us, as a society, to do that. after her story aired. — us, as a society, to do that. after her story aired, it _ us, as a society, to do that. after her story aired, it was _ us, as a society, to do that. after her story aired, it was raised i us, as a society, to do that. after her story aired, it was raised in i her story aired, it was raised in parliament, and that is when charlie and sue were invited to come to london to meet the minister for victims. it london to meet the minister for victims. , ., victims. it did feel powerful. her name was _ victims. it did feel powerful. her name was there, _ victims. it did feel powerful. her name was there, in _ victims. it did feel powerful. her name was there, in parliament. | victims. it did feel powerful. her| name was there, in parliament. i mean. _ name was there, in parliament. i mean. it— name was there, in parliament. i mean, it shouldn't have been, but it

was _ mean, it shouldn't have been, but it was i_ mean, it shouldn't have been, but it was. . , mean, it shouldn't have been, but it was. ., , ., ., �* , mean, it shouldn't have been, but it was. ., , ., ., �*, was. i really wanted katie's voice to be heard. _ was. i really wanted katie's voice to be heard, but _ was. i really wanted katie's voice to be heard, but i _ was. i really wanted katie's voice to be heard, but i want _ was. i really wanted katie's voice to be heard, but i want there i was. i really wanted katie's voice to be heard, but i want there to i was. i really wanted katie's voice i to be heard, but i want there to be a legacy with that. i expect did many, many charities throughout the country, where the waiting list of sometimes to happen three years for people to get help, one charity in manchester said that 20% of people that they were trying to help was suicidal. it is really important that the reality of what is going on in the ground is taken in that room, because there is a disconnect between the discussions that the ministers have in their room to what is actually happening on the ground. their meeting comes at a crucial parliamentary point, with a new bill making its way through parliament right now, which promises to prioritise the needs of victims. the reality is that victims of sexual violence and rape are finding it harder to access the support they need. the backlog of cases waiting to go through the courts reached a record high this summer, and the

longer people wait, the more support they need. but sue and charlie leave their meeting without hearing the promise they wanted. new funding for statutory support services. i promise they wanted. new funding for statutory support services.— statutory support services. i don't think it went _ statutory support services. i don't think it went well. _ statutory support services. i don't think it went well. a _ statutory support services. i don't think it went well. a lot _ statutory support services. i don't think it went well. a lot of - think it went well. a lot of political talk, and just, as a mother, a mother that is grieving, showers among millions who are struggling, and shejust showers among millions who are struggling, and she just needed that hand. it struggling, and she 'ust needed that hand. . , struggling, and she 'ust needed that hand. ., , . , , struggling, and she 'ust needed that hand. .,, . , , hand. it was incredibly powerful when sue asked _ hand. it was incredibly powerful when sue asked the _ hand. it was incredibly powerful when sue asked the minister, l hand. it was incredibly powerful when sue asked the minister, if katie _ when sue asked the minister, if katie had — when sue asked the minister, if katie had been 15 now, she would not have got— katie had been 15 now, she would not have got the help that she needed then, _ have got the help that she needed than now — have got the help that she needed then, now. , , , ., then, now. they supported me through all of this, then, now. they supported me through all of this. that — then, now. they supported me through all of this, that is _ then, now. they supported me through all of this, that is the _ then, now. they supported me through all of this, that is the crux. _ all of this, that is the crux. support _ all of this, that is the crux. support. everybody- all of this, that is the crux. support. everybody needsl all of this, that is the crux. - support. everybody needs support, that is— support. everybody needs support, that is the — support. everybody needs support, that is the message, _ support. everybody needs support, that is the message, i— support. everybody needs support, that is the message, i think. - support. everybody needs support, that is the message, i think. rapel that is the message, i think. rape crisis england _ that is the message, i think. rape crisis england and _ that is the message, i think. rape crisis england and wales - that is the message, i think. crisis england and wales say that the number of people waiting for

support has reached a record high. —— rain crisis. the minister says this includes 26 granted to over 60 sexual violence organisations —— across england and wales over the next two years, as well as funding for a 20 47 support line. this next two years, as well as funding for a 20 47 support line.— for a 20 47 support line. this is not for a 20 47 support line. this is rrot going _ for a 20 47 support line. this is rrot going to — for a 20 47 support line. this is rrot going to be _ for a 20 47 support line. this is not going to be passed - for a 20 47 support line. this is not going to be passed on i for a 20 47 support line. this is not going to be passed on untilj for a 20 47 support line. this is i not going to be passed on until next year. there is time to get this right. please get it right. i said at the very end of the meeting, when you are working on this, in your room, keep katie and our conversation at the very heart of everything you are thinking. remember what you are doing this for, and why. remember what you are doing this for. and why-— remember what you are doing this for, and why. jayne mccubbin, bbc news. time to talk to mike and find out what is going on in sport. i don't know where you begin.— what is going on in sport. i don't know where you begin. well, we will look at all of — know where you begin. well, we will look at all of europe, _ know where you begin. well, we will look at all of europe, spain - know where you begin. well, we will look at all of europe, spain for- know where you begin. well, we will look at all of europe, spain for the i look at all of europe, spain for the golf, but also, scotland rugby fans, partying away in east wales, england today, my mike has fallen off. you see what i did? i sat on it as i sat down, and pulled it off.—

down, and pulled it off. there we no. down, and pulled it off. there we to. well, down, and pulled it off. there we go- well. i _ down, and pulled it off. there we go- well. twill— down, and pulled it off. there we go. well, iwillfill_ down, and pulled it off. there we go. well, i will fill in _ down, and pulled it off. there we go. well, i will fill in while - down, and pulled it off. there we go. well, i will fill in while you i go. well, i will fill in while you are pulling but on. scott has had a week's rest?— week's rest? scotland only played one came week's rest? scotland only played one game so _ week's rest? scotland only played one game so far, _ week's rest? scotland only played one game so far, but _ week's rest? scotland only played one game so far, but was - week's rest? scotland only played one game so far, but was two i week's rest? scotland only played i one game so far, but was two weeks ago. —— scotland. they have got to wind against tonga. wales could knock them out. today england take on shirley, owen farrell is back, the big one is tonight, it feels like a final, ireland against south africa. it went aside who winds the world cup, these two heavyweights coming together will deliver a huge psychological blow to the other one, whoever winds. good morning. the top two teams on the planet, they have never met on the planet, they have never met on the world cup stage before, it will feel a bit like a final in front of 80,000 fans in paris. for ireland and south africa, at this point, it is about taking control of this toughest of groups, which also includes scotland. a victory fight ireland or south africa would also put them on the verge of the quarter—finals, as andy swiss

reports. it's paris but it feels like dublin, and at corcoran's bar by the moulin rouge, ireland's fans are already flocking for what is the match of the tournament so far. so are they confident they will be south africa? well, just a little. i think they are going to win,100%. we're number one in the world, and we will win the world cup. why are so confident? because they're doing great. they're having a great tournament. we have the world number ones playing the world champions, i and it's a game i wanted to be at. i'm delighted to be here. are you happy to be counted number one in the world? applause. tonight's match may be a group match, but it feels more like a final. ireland are the six nations champions, but south africa, of course, are the world champions after their triumph in 2019.

ireland know that victory inside the stade de france tonight would be inspiring, but a victory would be some statement. ireland have been unstoppable at this world cup. in their first two games they scored some 141 points, but they know their title credentials are about to face their very toughest test. it's not a must win, it's not a do—or—die type of game. but it's pretty important to both teams, let's put it that way. i think everyone else thinks they're the favourites and they're going to win this game, and i can see why, because of the form that they have shown in the last couple of games. we don't feel like that. it is a big day for the farrell family, with andy's son owen captaining england. they are up against chile, the lowest ranked team in the tournament, but they know there is no room for complacency. two good wins so far, but we're not the opposition. we have seen this at the world cup already. the two nations are giving it their all, and we know we're in for a really big game.

there are also two games on sunday. wales could effectively knock out australia, while scotland know they have to beat tonga. for the home nations, a weekend of world cup drama beckons. now, there was another great rivalry in football last night, as the winds nations league kicked off, and this, remember, will decide which countries qualify for next summer's olympics. england and scotland, england managed to beat the scots in sunderland. lucy bronze opened the scoring with her 13th of the season. what a diving headerfor supper 113th appearance. six minutes later, another flying leap, 113th appearance. six minutes later, anotherflying leap, lauren hand doubled the lionesses propose lead.

kirsty harrison managed to pull a goal back to scotland before the break and england were really tested by the scots, but held on to wind and take the first step towards paris 2024, when they would become team gb. next up, england travelled to the netherlands, who lost 2—1 to scotland's next opponents, belgium. ahead of the game, a minutes silence was held in memory of sheffield united midfielder mattie cusack. cusack died on wednesday at the age of just 27 and cusack died on wednesday at the age ofjust 27 and had represented england at the youth team level. she became the first player to reach 100 appearances for sheffield united's winds team last season, while she also worked in the club's marketing department. this silence was one of many tributes to her, a real sense of shock across football. our thoughts are with her family and friends. wales began an organ winds nations campaign with a 1—0 defeat in iceland. that goal came midway

through the first half. top seeds germany lost 2—02 denmark, whom wales face at cardiff city stadium on tuesday evening. but blew it wide open. spain won their first match since lifting the winds world cup last month. they came from behind to wind 3—2 in gothenburg. before kick—off, both sets of players held up kick—off, both sets of players held up this manner, reading #seacabo, which translates to "it's over" after the scandal which engulfed spanish football. in rugby league, it was a wonderful mode to be a weakened can worry fan, as they lifted these super league's legal leaders shield stop after beating leeds leopards 10—0 two finish the seasonis leeds leopards 10—0 two finish the season is up on the table after the close finish this century. they run into matt kelly tries fromj field and jay waddle, and then managed to

hold on against the leopards at leeds border village. that meant they finished above saint catalans dragon st helens, who also won last night on points difference. it is now on to the play—offs, and the categories will have a home play—off semi—final, as will the dragons, who finished second. these will face hull kr in the play—offs, salford miss out. so we are already into a thrilling second day at the solheim cup after that late european fightback on the opening date which stunned team usa, the americans had earlier looked in complete control of the opening section, winning all four matches. europeans reduced the deficit with a fantastic bit golf in the afternoon. it made for a memorable day, and changeable is there. that glorious view down the ninth, already into the second day. that really set it up the second day. that really set it up for a fantastic atmosphere, the way that europe came fighting back? yes, they did, didn't they. nobody expect that it after yesterday morning's play, because going into

this tournament, europe with the favourites. back to of the solheim cup, lots of talk about getting an historic third solheim cup, and of course on home soil in beautiful andalusia. but then, they made too many mistakes in the morning. it was bad putt after bad putt from england's charlie hull, she couldn't buy a putt yesterday. then the americans just put their heads down and got on with business to place some all—round impressive golf. we saw some really nice putting from alison cupboards, she putted to take the fourth american point. lexi thompson, the most experienced player, had a terrible season going into this, i don't know what was said to her what was in her mind, because she turned it around and delivered 14. america came away with all four winds from all four matches. so it was really incredible for them. psychologically, very difficult to europe to come back from that, but they did. the

afternoon was a complete turnaround, wasn't it? the determination in some of those players�* faces wasn�*t it? the determination in some of those players�* faces was just a joy of those players�* faces was just a joy to see, especially from irish woman ileana maguire. she isn�*t known for being cheerful, but when she chipped in, straight into the hole to wind her match, it was so incredible to see. i think the shot of the day had to be the hole in one from emily patterson on the 12. what a beautifully placed shot from the tee, drawing from one side of the green into the hole. herjoy was infectious and it spread among the team. europe finished the day 5— three down instead of 400 zero down, and doesn�*t feel a lot better, going into today�*s second day of the solheim cup? into today's second day of the solheim cup?— into today's second day of the solheim cu - ?g ., ., , ., .,, . solheim cup? jane, that is fantastic sto thank solheim cup? jane, that is fantastic stop thank you _ solheim cup? jane, that is fantastic stop thank you so _ solheim cup? jane, that is fantastic stop thank you so much. _ solheim cup? jane, that is fantastic stop thank you so much. lovely i solheim cup? jane, that is fantastic stop thank you so much. lovely to i stop thank you so much. lovely to see you. what a setting. of course, love being here with you as well. you would rather be here than there? no, you would rather be here than there? no. i_ you would rather be here than there? no. i would _ you would rather be here than there? no, iwould rather you would rather be here than there? no, i would rather be there. morning dip after the golf? it is

no, i would rather be there. morning dip after the golf?— dip after the golf? it is all about momentum- _ dip after the golf? it is all about momentum. a _ dip after the golf? it is all about momentum. a fantastic - dip after the golf? it is all about momentum. a fantastic second | dip after the golf? it is all about i momentum. a fantastic second day. euro -e momentum. a fantastic second day. europe has — momentum. a fantastic second day. europe has it _ momentum. a fantastic second day. europe has it now, _ momentum. a fantastic second day. europe has it now, so _ momentum. a fantastic second day. europe has it now, so it _ momentum. a fantastic second day. europe has it now, so it will - momentum. a fantastic second day. europe has it now, so it will be i europe has it now, so it will be better— europe has it now, so it will be better today. thank you, mike. a better today. thank you, mike. couple from hampshire are returning home today from a round the world voyage. it has taken the more than six years to complete it. amy cartwright and matt humphries used all their savings to buy a 30—year—old yacht after matt was made redundant, giving them a dream trip withjust a made redundant, giving them a dream trip with just a few nightmare moments along the way. duncan kennedy has been talking to them. two people, six years, one world. the adventure of several lifetimes. amy cartwright and matt humphreys, partners for an epic voyage across the globe. partners for an epic voyage across the lobe. ., ., . partners for an epic voyage across the lobe. ., ._ ., ., partners for an epic voyage across the lobe. ., ., ., ., ., partners for an epic voyage across the lobe. ., ., ., ., , the globe. today we are going to see florence. the globe. today we are going to see florence- it — the globe. today we are going to see florence. it all— the globe. today we are going to see florence. it all began _ the globe. today we are going to see florence. it all began in _ the globe. today we are going to see florence. it all began in 2015 - the globe. today we are going to see florence. it all began in 2015 when i florence. it all began in 2015 when matt lost his _ florence. it all began in 2015 when matt lost his job, _ florence. it all began in 2015 when matt lost his job, but _ florence. it all began in 2015 when matt lost his job, but found - florence. it all began in 2015 when matt lost his job, but found a i matt lost his job, but found a dream. they bought a 30—year—old

yacht cold florence. both had assailed inshore before, but they decided they would go a little further. , �* ., ~ decided they would go a little further. , �* .w ., ., further. didn't take long to persuade _ further. didn't take long to persuade her. _ further. didn't take long to persuade her. i— further. didn't take long to persuade her. i thought i further. didn't take long to i persuade her. i thought about it further. didn't take long to - persuade her. i thought about it for about two seconds. _ persuade her. i thought about it for about two seconds. the _ persuade her. i thought about it for about two seconds. the first - persuade her. i thought about it for about two seconds. the first major| about two seconds. the first ma'or leu was about two seconds. the first ma'or leg was the — about two seconds. the first ma'or leg was the atlantic. i about two seconds. the first ma'or leg was the atlantic. almost i leg was the atlantic. almost immediate disaster.- leg was the atlantic. almost immediate disaster. last night we broke the boom, _ immediate disaster. last night we broke the boom, which _ immediate disaster. last night we broke the boom, which is - immediate disaster. last night we broke the boom, which is pretty i broke the boom, which is pretty major. they limped to safety, there yacht but not their spirit broken. merry christmas!— merry christmas! sailing didn't alwa s merry christmas! sailing didn't always mean — merry christmas! sailing didn't always mean skimping. - merry christmas! sailing didn't i always mean skimping. christmas merry christmas! sailing didn't - always mean skimping. christmas one of many celebrations en route. their diet ranging from festive chickens to flying fish. diet ranging from festive chickens to flying fish-— to flying fish. check out this whoaper! — to flying fish. check out this whoaper! and _ to flying fish. check out this whopper! and a _ to flying fish. check out this whopper! and a whole - to flying fish. check out this whopper! and a whole new| to flying fish. check out this - whopper! and a whole new range of skills to master. _ whopper! and a whole new range of skills to master. just _ whopper! and a whole new range of skills to master. just what - whopper! and a whole new range of skills to master. just what was - whopper! and a whole new range of skills to master. just what was the l skills to master. just what was the scariest moment in this whole voyage? ! scariest moment in this whole vo ace? ~' ., voyage? i think for me, when we were sailin: voyage? i think for me, when we were sailing along — voyage? i think for me, when we were sailing along the _ voyage? i think for me, when we were sailing along the coast _ voyage? i think for me, when we were sailing along the coast of _ voyage? i think for me, when we were sailing along the coast of colombia. i sailing along the coast of colombia. looking back at these waves, which was so big behind the boat, i knew

that they could roll us if we got the boat wrong. i think that, for me, was the scariest point of the whole trip. me, was the scariest point of the whole trip-— whole trip. the battering of the waves meant _ whole trip. the battering of the waves meant an _ whole trip. the battering of the waves meant an endless - whole trip. the battering of the waves meant an endless battle| whole trip. the battering of the l waves meant an endless battle of maintenance, both are to see and on land, all to keep florence going. their route was not about speed, but about depth. they wanted to see the world, notjust sail past it. it was meant to take about three years, but ended up double that. they didn't want to miss anything, absorbing cultures, places and people they fell hard for, and were sad to leave. �* . , fell hard for, and were sad to leave. �* .y fell hard for, and were sad to leave. �* ~, leave. don't cry! maybe we will come back one day- — leave. don't cry! maybe we will come back one day. for _ leave. don't cry! maybe we will come back one day. for other _ leave. don't cry! maybe we will come back one day. for other places - leave. don't cry! maybe we will come back one day. for other places it - back one day. for other places it was impossible _ back one day. for other places it was impossible to _ back one day. for other places it was impossible to arrive. - back one day. for other places it was impossible to arrive. well, i back one day. for other places it. was impossible to arrive. well, that is a first for — was impossible to arrive. well, that is a first for us. _ was impossible to arrive. well, that is a first for us. we _ was impossible to arrive. well, that is a first for us. we have _ was impossible to arrive. well, that is a first for us. we have just - was impossible to arrive. well, that is a first for us. we have just been i is a first for us. we have just been kicked out of the port in indonesia.

customs officials refused entry, because of covid.— customs officials refused entry, because of covid. what a mess. leavin: because of covid. what a mess. leaving them — because of covid. what a mess. leaving them at _ because of covid. what a mess. leaving them at one _ because of covid. what a mess. leaving them at one point - because of covid. what a mess. - leaving them at one point stranded on this desert island. you leaving them at one point stranded on this desert island.— on this desert island. you are a coule, on this desert island. you are a coople. but _ on this desert island. you are a couple, but they _ on this desert island. you are a couple, but they must - on this desert island. you are a couple, but they must have - on this desert island. you are a i couple, but they must have been tensions along the way, perhaps? there the longest period of c was 33 days, and there were times it was overwhelming.— and there were times it was overwhelming. last night i 'ust wanted to fl overwhelming. last night i 'ust wanted to give i overwhelming. last night i 'ust wanted to give up. i overwhelming. last night i 'ust wanted to give up. they h overwhelming. last night ijust| wanted to give up. they helped overwhelming. last night ijust i wanted to give up. they helped to front it or by _ wanted to give up. they helped to front it or by posting _ wanted to give up. they helped to front it or by posting videos i wanted to give up. they helped to front it or by posting videos on i front it or by posting videos on social media. the wilder the trips, the more the clicks. did you learn anything on yourselves at this epic voyage? anything on yourselves at this epic vo ace? , , ., , anything on yourselves at this epic voaue? , _, voyage? yes, it is a very simple life on the _ voyage? yes, it is a very simple life on the boat, _ voyage? yes, it is a very simple life on the boat, and _ voyage? yes, it is a very simple life on the boat, and that i voyage? yes, it is a very simple life on the boat, and that has i voyage? yes, it is a very simple i life on the boat, and that has been

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terrorist attack or a natural disaster? and when they are asking for scientists to look for survivors of the mexican quake, should a bbc reporter be talking to camera? —— looking for silence. first, the government's approach to leaving the european union has dominated the agenda, culminating in the prime minister's speech in florence. it is probably the most divisive issue among newswatch viewers and that has also been the word used about boris johnson's role in the brexit debate. it was discussed by amber rudd. you said he was not the man you would want to drive you home at the end of the evening. we would want to drive you home at the end of the evening.— would want to drive you home at the end of the evening. we have theresa may managing _ end of the evening. we have theresa may managing the — end of the evening. we have theresa may managing the process, - end of the evening. we have theresa may managing the process, and i end of the evening. we have theresa may managing the process, and she| end of the evening. we have theresa | may managing the process, and she is driving _ may managing the process, and she is driving the _ may managing the process, and she is driving the car, to continue the allegory, — driving the car, to continue the allegory, and i'm going to make sure

that as _ allegory, and i'm going to make sure that as far— allegory, and i'm going to make sure that as far as — allegory, and i'm going to make sure that as far as i concerned and the rest of— that as far as i concerned and the rest of the — that as far as i concerned and the rest of the cabinet are concerned, we help— rest of the cabinet are concerned, we help them do that. so rest of the cabinet are concerned, we help them do that.— we help them do that. so this is backseat driving? _ we help them do that. so this is backseat driving? yes, - we help them do that. so this is backseat driving? yes, you i we help them do that. so this is| backseat driving? yes, you could call it backseat _ backseat driving? yes, you could call it backseat driving, - backseat driving? yes, you could call it backseat driving, but i i backseat driving? yes, you could call it backseat driving, but i am | call it backseat driving, but i am very clear that the cabinet and the government support theresa may, but there is a difficult moment to make sure we get the best result for the united kingdom, but! sure we get the best result for the united kingdom, but i am sure we can. ~ ., , united kingdom, but i am sure we can, ~ ., , ., united kingdom, but i am sure we can. was that the home secretary ublicl can. was that the home secretary publicly acknowledging _ can. was that the home secretary publicly acknowledging -- - publicly acknowledging —— admonishing the foreign secretary? not according to clive, who objected to what he called the bbc�*s slanted approach on the reporting of the interview. andrew questioned her about borisjohnson, and her responses were overwhelmingly in support of him and his enthusiasm. she agreed to andrew's suggestion that boris was behaving like a backseat driver.

across the atlantic, the cows and destruction caused by recent storms and floods continued, with hurricane maria continuing to cause destruction. how the name of that island was pronounced caught the attention of several newswatch viewers. ., ,., , attention of several newswatch viewers. ., , ., viewers. there are reports of extensive — viewers. there are reports of extensive damage _ viewers. there are reports of extensive damage to - viewers. there are reports of. extensive damage to dominica, viewers. there are reports of- extensive damage to dominica, with torrential rain and winds of more than 160... torrential rain and winds of more than 160- - -_ torrential rain and winds of more than 160... ., , , than 160... eagle eyed viewers might have noticed — than 160... eagle eyed viewers might have noticed that _ than 160... eagle eyed viewers might have noticed that that _ than 160... eagle eyed viewers might have noticed that that was _ than 160... eagle eyed viewers might have noticed that that was quite i than 160... eagle eyed viewers might have noticed that that was quite an i have noticed that that was quite an old episode of newswatch. we will find the right one and make sure we can bring that to you a little later. if few technical gremlins at this end. in the meantime, let me run you through the front of today's papers.

the times reports that downing street is preparing to scrap the second leg of hs2 high—speed rail line. they have been looking at the challenge, the northern powerhouse partnership, and the commitment to levelling up suggestions there that there could be a rift within the conservative party about plans for hsz. both the labour party and the conservatives refusing to confirm whether that stage of the project will go ahead. according to the sun, prince harry has rejected an offer to spend the anniversary of the queen's death at balmoral with his father. the sun says that as a royal exclusive, and he was at a hotel instead. so many other stories on the front pages relating to events with russell brand. it is now a week

since we had those first allegations about sexual assault, and the allegations, we have had a response from russell brand overnight. he has criticised both the mainstream media and some of his followers for —— thanked some of his followers for their support. whitehall taken over by woke zealots is the headline of another paper. it says foreign policy may be another paper. it says foreign policy may he being improperly influenced. those are the front pages of the newspapers this saturday. we will find the correct edition of newswatch and bring that to you as soon as we can. in the meantime, here is the latest edition of click.

in the centre of london, there is a building like no other, an empty space where the public can sit, relax, and look up. i have to say, of all the giant led screens i've seen in my time, this one's right up there. i mean, it's literally right up there. well, yes, it seems like it goes on and on and on. and it also makes you feel rather dizzy looking at it. this is alternet, the largest digital exhibition space in europe. here, an array of artists' work is displayed in its full panoramic glory. there are a few other spaces dotted around too, which are used to showcase specific exhibits. this room celebrates the role that women from all backgrounds have played in shaping the creative industries. and it's just one example of immersive technology bringing us closer to the events of today and the past. but some events are hard to face, even though it's important to do so. and one of the most important is the holocaust.

it's now been many decades since its horrors took place and as time goes on, fewer survivors are around to be able to tell their stories. for a while now, researchers have been documenting them digitally so the legacy can live on for future generations. and of course there are now new ways to breathe new life into those memories. nick kwek has been to meta in berlin to find out more. a stone's throw from the memorial to the murdered jews of europe, i've come to meta's offices to try its latest extended reality project. i'm the first journalist from outside germany to see the new interactive holocaust education tool. tell me inge takes users on an audio visualjourney into the memories of inge auerbacher, a survivor of the nazi regime. you ask inge questions by simply talking and the artificially intelligent system will play out her response. tell me about the terrible journey.

one morning when i was seven... it's a real recorded answer, not a digitally doctored version. inge is howing me something, she's opened up a box. but it's presented to you like you're inside a video game, a moving storybook with your environment changing around you, as inge recounts more anecdotes and details from her past. that's pretty cool. so she's opened a book and then we can see floating up over her right hand shoulder the book. it's a joint project with hollywood start—up storyfile, which is now moving beyond computer screens and is stepping into uncharted virtual territory. the experience was made in partnership with unesco, claims conference, and world jewish congress. you can take the story wherever you want to take the story, you can ask for in whatever order you want to ask. i mean, you can't really ask for something more engaging at this point than that. you know, we used to sit in in memorial museums and kind

of read the text and be told some of the stories behind them but this is a completely different level. there was absolutely almost no chance to get out. it's really sad. wow. is there a fine line, though, when it comes to saying an experience where you want to make it engaging but maybe not too immersive? you shouldn't overwhelm someone, emotionally. and i think especially because of this, we decided to use 3d animations. it makes things real, but it's not realistic. and so you get a sense of what was going on and of course you hear from inge first—hand, but still, you know, there's some sort of a distance because it's not like you see real soldiers, it's not like you see real people getting hurt. i've been working on genocide and holocaust commemoration

issues for many years. these topics are not easy. the immersive part of it really makes you also feel like you're part of the life of the people and seeing inge where she is today and seeing that there is a life for survivors and how she made a life for herself and how strong she is. have you got to try the experience yourself? have you seen what you look like in virtual reality? yeah. yes, i look pretty good. i was satisfied. when you read a book, sometimes you would like to speak to that person in the book, to converse with that person but you can't, you have to continue reading. and i think this way, this new method gives you this insight. unfortunately, you can't ask anger any old question. it has to be in some way connected to answers that she originally recorded. but what's really clever here is how the application expands once you get to know inge more.

her grandad's just popped up there. as your curiosity peaks and you come back to inge after the first story has been told, you find there's a sequel to that, some follow—up that you can then ask about, which then takes you on this journey and these branches through her life. and that's how we structured this, not as a linear storytelling — we're not watching a movie, we are actually delving into her life and allowing, just as we would do in conversation, different aspects of that life to unfold as we talk to her. right now, you can only hear from inge in english and german, but down the line, stephen says, using ai, she could be translated into various languages so everyone can access it. what was the experience like, being in the studio, being asked all these questions? i don't know, i'm a talker, i don't mind answering anything because when i'm gone, i'm gone. it's finished, history is gone.

this is more than bringing back a dead person, you know, because that's not possible. but this way, you can make that person give them a thousand years of life. i think that's wonderful. now, there's been a recent explosion of misinformation on social media encouraging women to ditch hormonal contraception due to fears about side effects. and influencers are promoting the use of apps to prevent pregnancy instead. investigative journalist katie mcevinney has been meeting women who've used these apps, with a very mixed bag of results. let's take control of our fertility. so—called natural alternatives to hormonal contraception are everywhere on social media, from the fertility awareness method to period tracking apps. this is my birth control. one popular app is

called natural cycles. with 2.5 million registered users, it sells itself as digital contraception. the company behind it says it is 93% effective with typical use, the same, they say, as the pill. and influencers advertise it a lot. this is my app. foramelia, it's worked for five years. she tracks her fertility by measuring her temperature. you press the button. so you just put it under your tongue and you wait for it to beep. beep. like that. and it'll tell you what your temperature is. so you put in your temperature for the day. if you're sick, it could change your temperature, obviously, like if you didn't sleep very well, if you're hung over, then it kind of discounts your temperature for that day. that's something that i would really worry about. like if you have a long lie—in or you're hung over, it would affect how accurate it is. yeah, it definitely does.

so it like rules out that whole temperature for that day. it tells you when you're not fertile and when you're fertile. so when it says not fertile, it's safe to have unprotected sex. but if it changes to red, that means you need to be more careful and use a condom if you're having sex. it's made a big difference and that i'm not relying on a hormonal pill every day that could mess with my mood. it does take a lot of work on your part to get used to taking your temperature and putting it in the app. it works for amelia, but does it work for everyone? say hi! meet penelope, matilda's much loved but very unexpected baby girl. matilda tried the pill, the injection, and the coil, but none of them suited her. i went back to the doctors and within like a couple of weeks i felt back to myself again, but was of course, suffering with my period still. i didn't want to go on any hormonal contraception. i don't feel like

anything's suited me. i've been doing this for like eight years at this point from like 12 to 20 where i'm either bleeding all the time or not bleeding or suffering and in pain. and theyjust kind of turned around and said that there wasn't really anything that you could do to help with that. at this point, i'm, like, 22 in a relationship, but by no means at a point where i'm ready to like try for a baby or have a family. she says she found natural cycles advertised on social media and followed the app�*s instructions immediately. ijust saw, i think, green and red. most people think if you sat at a traffic light, red mean stop, green means go. i assume the fact that i entered my data meant that they knew enough about my body and my cycle that i could be having unprotected sex. i had been using it from the december and by the january i'd found out that i was pregnant. natural cycles says the app is effective from day one and that it will only give you green days when it has enough data to do so. i think effective from day one

is a very bold statement to make. i think the app putting something forward that after six months you can be having a happy and hormone free life — that would be a better statement to make than saying it's effective from day one, but that was definitely what attracted me to the app in the first place. for someone who may be getting pregnant today wasn't quite the plan, but if it happened, it would still be a happy surprise, then methods that are a bit less effective, like the period apps can be great for them. but for somebody who really doesn't want to be pregnant, actually ditching potentially a very effective method of contraception for an app that requires a lot of user input and might be less effective is really worrying. natural cycles told us that no method of contraception is 100% effective, even when used perfectly. in a statement, it said less than one in 100 women become pregnant due to the algorithm assigning a green day when a user is fertile.

and the methods real life effectiveness is the same as its published rates. and that's it for the short version of the programme. full length show can be found on iplayer. yeah, thanks for watching, we'll see you soon. bye. hello, good morning and welcome to

the programme. the hello, good morning and welcome to the programme-— the programme. the headlines. calls for uruent the programme. the headlines. calls for urgent action _ the programme. the headlines. calls for urgent action to _ the programme. the headlines. calls for urgent action to help _ the programme. the headlines. calls for urgent action to help vulnerable l for urgent action to help vulnerable households with energy bills. a group of mps says a new venture crisis is inevitable.— crisis is inevitable. hello there, ou are crisis is inevitable. hello there, you are working _ crisis is inevitable. hello there, you are working wonders. it's l crisis is inevitable. hello there, i you are working wonders. it's been an extraordinarily distressing week. russell— an extraordinarily distressing week. russell brand makes his first public comments since he was accused of rape and sexual assault and criticises the government and media organisations. the criticises the government and media organisations-— organisations. the business is backina organisations. the business is backing hs — organisations. the business is backing hs to _ organisations. the business is backing hs to urge _ organisations. the business is backing hs to urge the - organisations. the business is i backing hs to urge the government organisations. the business is - backing hs to urge the government to recommit to building the high—speed rail line from london to manchester. good morning, the clash of the titans at the rugby world cup today as ireland face their biggest rivals, the defending champion south africa in this almighty showdown in paris tonight. good morning. the weekend are shaping up to be a tale of two halves, not a bad start, sunny spells for most of us were clubbing from the west later with rain into northern ireland. that will spark some wet and windy

weather for some will spark some wet and windy weatherfor some of us will spark some wet and windy weather for some of us on sunday. all the details coming up. good morning, it is saturday the 23rd of september. urgent action is needed to help vulnerable energy customers, according to a grab of cross—party mps. according to a grab of cross-party mps. , , ., , according to a grab of cross-party mps. _,_, ,~ ,, mps. they say a new energy crisis assessment _ mps. they say a new energy crisis assessment is _ mps. they say a new energy crisis assessment is inevitable - mps. they say a new energy crisis assessment is inevitable and i mps. they say a new energy crisis assessment is inevitable and are i assessment is inevitable and are calling for a number of measures including the abolition of standing charges saying customers should only pay for what they use. last charges saying customers should only pay for what they use.— pay for what they use. last winter was hard for _ pay for what they use. last winter was hard for many _ pay for what they use. last winter was hard for many households i pay for what they use. last winteri was hard for many households with soaring energy bills eating into budgets. this new report from a cross—party committee of mps one step this matter could be even worse with bills predicted to stay high, what a cost—of—living pressures and accumulated energy debt. it adds an announcement of support from the government is long overdue. ! announcement of support from the government is long overdue. heel! government is long overdue. i feel if the government _ government is long overdue. i feel if the government stepped - government is long overdue. i feel if the government stepped up to the plate last— if the government stepped up to the plate last year but we want to make

sure the _ plate last year but we want to make sure the energy companies and consumer— sure the energy companies and consumer groups are looking to help vulnerable _ consumer groups are looking to help vulnerable consumers. the first thing _ vulnerable consumers. the first thing is — vulnerable consumers. the first thing is the government needs to .ive thing is the government needs to give some — thing is the government needs to give some sort of surety to vulnerable households, what support there will— vulnerable households, what support there will be. the vulnerable households, what support there will be— there will be. the report makes secific there will be. the report makes specific recommendations i there will be. the report makes i specific recommendations including ensuring all households were missed out on the eligible support scheme last winter receive a payment immediately. extending the ones who discount, considering implementing a form of social tariff, working to replace the current unfair standard structure. the mp search ofgem to take steps to ensure all customers are given more time, attention and support from the energy suppliers. the poorfor support from the energy suppliers. the poor for the senate support from the energy suppliers. the poorfor the senate inquiry on her government and energy companies can prepare for winter months. mp said last year, some people were turning to dangerous coping mechanisms and making other significant sacrifices to heat their homes and how excess winter deaths caused by living in cold and damp

homes increased by nearly 50% to more than 4700. homes increased by nearly 5096 to more than 4700.— homes increased by nearly 5096 to more than 4700. people needing help but have never— more than 4700. people needing help but have never needed _ more than 4700. people needing help but have never needed her— more than 4700. people needing help but have never needed her before, i but have never needed her before, that makes me worry about this winter. if people are struggling under september and it's warm outside, what will be like in december, january and february when it is really cold. the december, january and february when it is really cold.— it is really cold. the government said the initial— it is really cold. the government said the initial price _ it is really cold. the government said the initial price guarantee i said the initial price guarantee remains in place to protect people until april next year if energy prices rise above £3000 per year and additional targeted support is available to those in need. industry body energy uk says suppliers have increased support they supply and have invested to expand customer services and ofgem says it has shown that will take action when suppliers are not supporting those who are struggling. it said it will continue to keep standing under review. we will talk much more about that later in the programme

but it is coming up to nine minutes past eight. it is a week since the first accusations against russell brand in mice. he has commented overnight. he brand in mice. he has commented overniaht. ., , ., , brand in mice. he has commented overniaht. . , . , , overnight. he has made his first ublic overnight. he has made his first public statement _ overnight. he has made his first public statement since - overnight. he has made his first public statement since the i overnight. he has made his first. public statement since the sexual assault allegations were made against him. in a video posted on his youtube channel he thanked supporters for questioning the media reports. he criticised the government and tech companies. simon jones has more. obviously, it's been an extraordinary and distressing week, and i thank you very much for your support and for questioning the information that you've been presented with. july ist, 2012, was when my rape happened. this week, russell brand faced allegations of rape and sexual assault following claims by four women made in an investigation by channel four�*s dispatches and the sunday times, claims he had previously denied. he insisted his relationships had always been consensual. the bbc also heard from one woman

who said in 2008, in this building in los angeles, where russell brand was recording his radio 2 programme, he allegedly exposed himself to her in a bathroom beforejoking about the incident minutes later on air. and one comedian who worked with russell brand in the early 2000 said he had had concerns about his behaviour, claims mr brand has not responded to. a lot of the modelling | agents would sit down and tell their models, - tell their stables, warn them about him. things like, you know, - people go back to his house and they fooled around and then if they didn'tl want to go all the way, _ he had a reputation for sometimes getting angry or a bit nasty if people wouldn't sleep i with him the first time. youtube has now suspended russell brand's channels from making money from adverts for violating its creator responsibility policy. the culture, media and sport committee had expressed concerns about mr brand being able to monetise his content, something

the comedian hits out at on his latest video. by now, you're probably aware that the british government have asked big tech platforms to censor our online content and that some online platforms have complied with that request. in this three—minute video, russell brand does not directly address the allegations he's been facing, but he does talk about what he calls "media corruption and collusion". the bbc has made several requests to speak to mr brand over the past week, but he has chosen to talk directly to his followers on social media rather than facing outside scrutiny. russell brand says he'll post another video on monday as investigations into his alleged behaviour continue. simon jones, bbc news. since of company bosses and business groups have signed a letter urging the prime minister to recommit to hsz. the prime minister to recommit to hs2. manchester airport and virgin

money are among those expressing deep concern following speculation costs are spiralling. the government says it remains focused on delivering the project. katie austen has this. it's europe's biggest infrastructure project and a mammoth engineering job. hs2 is meant to cutjourney times and make more space on the rail network, but the project has long faced delays and cuts, and cost increases, with high inflation now adding to the challenge. construction is well underway on the first part between west london and birmingham, with the first services due to run by 2033. a london terminus at euston is meant to come later, although work on that has been paused. beyond birmingham, the line would extend to crewe. back in the spring, construction on that was delayed for two years to spread out spending. it should then reach manchester. plans for an eastern leg to leeds were scaled back two years ago to only go as far as the east midlands.

but recently the prime minister, rishi sunak, and chancellorjeremy hunt have not been willing to say they are committed to hs2 being built to manchester, casting fresh doubts over the project's future. labour's shadow chancellor, rachel reeves, has also refused to commit. now dozens of business leaders and groups have put their names to a letter calling for clarification and renewed commitment. it expresses deep concern about constant uncertainty over hs2�*s delivery and says repeated mixed signals on hs2 and its related northern powerhouse rail scheme are damaging the uk's reputation as a place to do business. this is i largely from number ten and i hope the prime minister takes the weekend to reflect on what is important. formertory the weekend to reflect on what is important. former tory leaders and britain's leading business people are telling him he needs to think again before he makes what might be his first decision is per ministry of decides to cancel this next week.

on thursday, the chancellor insisted no decisions had been made. but as the journey towards finishing the first part of hs2 continues, its final destination once again seems unclear. katy austin, bbc news. joe biden plans to give ukraine long—range advanced missiles according to us media reports. this video authenticated by bbc verify shows a missile strike in the headquarters of the russian black sea fleet in crimea yesterday. a ukrainian military source said the attack was carried out by missiles supplied by britain and france. people living with long covid after being hospitalised are more likely to have major organ damage. mri scans of more than 250 people should be about three times more likely to have abnormalities in the lungs, brain and kidneys. more university students are taking on part—time jobsis students are taking on part—time jobs is the cost of living crisis continues. research by the higher

education policy institute bank nearly half of universities many of which previously discouraged iuggung which previously discouraged juggling studies with paid work now promote part—timejobs for students on their websites. the liberal democrat party conference gets under way in bournemouth today and our political correspondent isabella. it was sunny in bournemouth! party conference season, the liberal democrats kicking off, why and what do you hear what they want to say and what will they say that is so significant compared to the rest of the year? significant compared to the rest of the ear? . , significant compared to the rest of the ear? ., , . , the year? party conferences give the o- ortuni the year? party conferences give the opportunity for _ the year? party conferences give the opportunity for each _ the year? party conferences give the opportunity for each party _ the year? party conferences give the opportunity for each party to - the year? party conferences give the opportunity for each party to have i opportunity for each party to have some _ opportunity for each party to have some days — opportunity for each party to have some days in which it is a shop front_ some days in which it is a shop front for— some days in which it is a shop front for back—up policies and it gives— front for back—up policies and it gives them a chance to scrutinise them _ gives them a chance to scrutinise them for— gives them a chance to scrutinise them. forthe liberal gives them a chance to scrutinise them. for the liberal democrats there _ them. for the liberal democrats there is— them. for the liberal democrats there is a — them. for the liberal democrats there is a formal vote for the conference, party policy is made here _ conference, party policy is made here so — conference, party policy is made here so what gets filtered through becomes— here so what gets filtered through becomes the policy they put forward and this— becomes the policy they put forward and this is_ becomes the policy they put forward and this is more important perhaps

this year— and this is more important perhaps this year than it has in recent years— this year than it has in recent years because we are starting to be in the _ years because we are starting to be in the run—up to a general election saw this— in the run—up to a general election saw this party conference, lys assia is a party— saw this party conference, lys assia is a party conferences will tell us the ground on which each party is likely— the ground on which each party is likely to — the ground on which each party is likely to fight the next election. for the — likely to fight the next election. for the liberal democrats, what are we expecting to hear? we expect to have policies on housing, sewage and weter— have policies on housing, sewage and water ways, _ have policies on housing, sewage and water ways, and in health, that is likely— water ways, and in health, that is likely to _ water ways, and in health, that is likely to be — water ways, and in health, that is likely to be a big focus of their policy— likely to be a big focus of their policy platform and what gets voted on here _ policy platform and what gets voted on here will likely go forward to form _ on here will likely go forward to form the — on here will likely go forward to form the basis of the manifesto. this is— form the basis of the manifesto. this is the — form the basis of the manifesto. this is the first time the liberal democrats have been able to meet in person— democrats have been able to meet in person for— democrats have been able to meet in person for the autumn conference in four years _ person for the autumn conference in four years. they have been online through— four years. they have been online through covid, last year was cancelled out of respect after the death _ cancelled out of respect after the death of— cancelled out of respect after the death of her majesty the queen. this is the _ death of her majesty the queen. this is the first— death of her majesty the queen. this is the first time they have been able _ is the first time they have been able to— is the first time they have been able to get here and discuss these things— able to get here and discuss these things in— able to get here and discuss these things in person. last time the party— things in person. last time the party identity was almost entirely dominated by trying to stop exit but this time _ dominated by trying to stop exit but this time it's different, so ed

davey— this time it's different, so ed davey the leader says currently rejoining — davey the leader says currently rejoining the eu is of the table. —— stop— rejoining the eu is of the table. —— stop brexit — rejoining the eu is of the table. -- step brexit-— rejoining the eu is of the table. -- sto brexit. ~ , , ., , stop brexit. wedding guests are used to havin: to stop brexit. wedding guests are used to having to follow _ stop brexit. wedding guests are used to having to follow a _ stop brexit. wedding guests are used to having to follow a dress _ stop brexit. wedding guests are used to having to follow a dress code. - to having to follow a dress code. but it doesn't normally involve wearing a blindfold. look at this. this is the broadcaster and social media personality lucy edwards, messi lost her sight at 17 and what she did as she asked her guests and the groom to work like false so they could live a moment in her shoes. she said it was an emotional experience you will remember for the rest of her life. congratulations! looks like a lovely wedding. congratulations, what an amazing idea. ., ~' ., congratulations, what an amazing idea. ., ~ ., ., ., idea. you know what you would need? a beautiful sunset _ idea. you know what you would need? a beautiful sunset or— idea. you know what you would need? a beautiful sunset or sunrise. - idea. you know what you would need? a beautiful sunset or sunrise. to - a beautiful sunset or sunrise. to start and finish the day? lewis will be able to provide that, wouldn't you?

be able to provide that, wouldn't ou? ' ., , , be able to provide that, wouldn't ou? ,, ,, you? effortless, effortless. good mornina! you? effortless, effortless. good morning! what _ you? effortless, effortless. good morning! what you _ you? effortless, effortless. good morning! what you need - you? effortless, effortless. good morning! what you need is - you? effortless, effortless. good morning! what you need is a - you? effortless, effortless. good| morning! what you need is a little ray of sunshine, not me. this has been glorious this morning for most of us, not for all of us but beautiful sunrise this morning and with that being the autumn equinox, sunshine now starting to be limited so we need to get up and enjoy it as early as possible. quite a lot of cloud across northumberland over the last few hours, thick enough for some isolated showers, hopefully the club will bend and break and you will get some sunshine coming through. generally today it is a promising story, some isolated showers, you see on the radar, particularly across north—east england. easing and the cloud should tend to thin and breaks or some sunny spells, michelin starred in scotland and northern ireland but as we go through the afternoon club will thicken across the south—west, was come into northern ireland and some rain by the end of the day.

temperatures peaking between i! — iii temperatures peaking between i! — 1a or 15, 16-18 temperatures peaking between i! — 1a or 15, i6—18 further south but all change moving into sunday. let's talk about former hurricane nigel. it is the eye of the storm, if i want the sequence it starts to fragment, it weakens as a patient is across the atlantic but it will inject more energy into areas of low pressure about that is why at this time of year we can get some pretty wild weather, wet and windy that is what will happen for the second half of the week with very heavy rain gushing from the south—west. it will take its time, fairly fragmented to begin with and overnight tonight with all the cloud around and the rain pushing in, the temperatures will stay in double digits. but tomorrow we are likely to see some really significant rainfall. a bit like a conveyor belt, driving the wet weather in from the west. the run will not affect all of us, central and south—eastern england

should seek out one day, windy but it should be driver sunshine. here is the rain. the wind picking up, coming from the south, do not forget the body colours denote the intensity of the rainfall. temperatures widely across the country up in comparison to today perhaps we'll see 2! degrees in the best of the sunshine in the south—east. into the evening tomorrow the rain accompanied by a gust of winds at 50 or 60 miles an hour to gust of winds at 50 or 60 miles an hourto inquire gust of winds at 50 or 60 miles an hour to inquire heavy across parts of northern ireland and south—west scotland. weather warnings are for scotland, the intensity and longevity of the rain, 100 millimetres is quite possible. staying pretty unsettled as we move into the next few days. that means showers or longer spells of rain for most of us. back to you. please, thank you so much. it most of us. back to you. please, thank you so much.— most of us. back to you. please, thank you so much. it is 20 minutes ast thank you so much. it is 20 minutes past eight- — thank you so much. it is 20 minutes past eight. since _ thank you so much. it is 20 minutes past eight. since pc— thank you so much. it is 20 minutes past eight. since pc nicola - thank you so much. it is 20 minutes past eight. since pc nicola hughesl past eight. since pc nicola hughes was murdered ten years ago her

father has made it his mission to keep a legacy alive. last father has made it his mission to keep a legacy alive.— keep a legacy alive. last year pinchas launched _ keep a legacy alive. last year pinchas launched his - keep a legacy alive. last year. pinchas launched his campaign keep a legacy alive. last year - pinchas launched his campaign for posthumous medals to be given to families of emergency workers killed on the line of duty. he families of emergency workers killed on the line of duty.— on the line of duty. he needs government _ on the line of duty. he needs government support - on the line of duty. he needs government support to - on the line of duty. he needs government support to make on the line of duty. he needs l government support to make it on the line of duty. he needs - government support to make it a reality but the id has been gaining momentum. two police officers have been killed in grenter— two police officers have been killed in greater manchester. _ two police officers have been killed in greater manchester. two - two police officers have been killed in greater manchester.— in greater manchester. two young female officers _ in greater manchester. two young female officers ambushed - in greater manchester. two young female officers ambushed and - female officers ambushed and attacked responding to what they believe to be a burglary in 2012. ever since, believe to be a burglary in 2012. eversince, but believe to be a burglary in 2012. ever since, but shoes has been determined to keep her memory alive. nicola had a really wicked sense of humour. she oversaw the funny side of life. she was determined to join the police and that's why she did. two years after her death, he set up a memorialfund supporting bereaved

families raising money by running marathons all over the world. i was ruite marathons all over the world. i was quite surprised _ marathons all over the world. i was quite surprised that _ marathons all over the world. i was quite surprised that there - marathons all over the world. i was quite surprised that there is - marathons all over the world. i —" quite surprised that there is no current award for police officers. last year he launched a campaign calling for a medal to honour any emergency service workers killed on the line of duty. it's been supported by the police federation as well as other families who have lost loved ones in similar circumstances. including the father of fiona bone who was the other officer killed alongside nicolette that day. the officer killed alongside nicolette that da . ., , ., ., , that day. the hole in your heart is there and you _ that day. the hole in your heart is there and you can _ that day. the hole in your heart is there and you can never— that day. the hole in your heart is there and you can never fill- that day. the hole in your heart is there and you can never fill it. - there and you can never fill it. there's— there and you can never fill it. there's no— there and you can never fill it. there's no way you forget what happened. there's no way you forget what happened-— there's no way you forget what hauened.�* ., , ,, happened. and you always miss her. boeina still happened. and you always miss her. boeing still needs _ happened. and you always miss her. boeing still needs home _ happened. and you always miss her. boeing still needs home office - boeing still needs home office approval to finally see history recognised but with the recent backing of the welsh government, he feels he is now one step closer to achieving a lasting legacy nicola and fiona.

and bryn is back with us now. it was a powerful neighbour with us. how has it been?— has it been? pretty busy, it has a re has it been? pretty busy, it has a pretty quick _ has it been? pretty busy, it has a pretty quick and _ has it been? pretty busy, it has a pretty quick and a _ has it been? pretty busy, it has a pretty quick and a busy _ has it been? pretty busy, it has a pretty quick and a busy last - has it been? pretty busy, it has a pretty quick and a busy last few l pretty quick and a busy last few weeks — pretty quick and a busy last few weeks. with the anniversary on the 18th, _ weeks. with the anniversary on the 18th, not _ weeks. with the anniversary on the 18th, not that long ago. getting full support from yvette cooper two weeks _ full support from yvette cooper two weeks ago — full support from yvette cooper two weeks ago was massive for us from the labour— weeks ago was massive for us from the labour party and then this week, the labour party and then this week, the welsh _ the labour party and then this week, the welsh government giving their support— the welsh government giving their support as well so it's been pretty full on _ support as well so it's been pretty full on but — support as well so it's been pretty full on but pretty encouraging. why do ou full on but pretty encouraging. why do you think _ full on but pretty encouraging. wu}' do you think the full on but pretty encouraging. wug' do you think the momentum has full on but pretty encouraging. why do you think the momentum has picked up? i do you think the momentum has picked u . ? ., �* do you think the momentum has picked u? ., �* ~ ., ., do you think the momentum has picked up? i don't know, that was an us by surrise up? i don't know, that was an us by surprise because _ up? i don't know, that was an us by surprise because it _ up? i don't know, that was an us by surprise because it moved - up? i don't know, that was an us by surprise because it moved quickly l surprise because it moved quickly and we _ surprise because it moved quickly and we are — surprise because it moved quickly and we are hoping their signals and something — and we are hoping their signals and something happening and that will be fantastic _ something happening and that will be fantastic. obviously it moved quickly— fantastic. obviously it moved quickly and we are hoping their signals— quickly and we are hoping their signals and something happening and that will— signals and something happening and that will be fantastic. obviously you look— that will be fantastic. obviously you look at the national police the signs— you look at the national police the signs are — you look at the national police the signs are encouraging. you you look at the national police the signs are encouraging.— signs are encouraging. you talked about it in that _

signs are encouraging. you talked about it in that little _ signs are encouraging. you talked about it in that little video, - about it in that little video, remind us why this is so important. i mean, i have said all along with nicola _ i mean, i have said all along with nicola and — i mean, i have said all along with nicola and fiona and other officers we have _ nicola and fiona and other officers we have lost, they are there to protect — we have lost, they are there to protect and serve the public and it's quite — protect and serve the public and it's quite what they should be remembered when they lost their lives in _ remembered when they lost their lives in the circumstances. this remembered when they lost their lives in the circumstances.- lives in the circumstances. this is for the families _ lives in the circumstances. this is for the families as _ lives in the circumstances. this is for the families as well. - lives in the circumstances. this is for the families as well. the - lives in the circumstances. this is for the families as well. the idea | for the families as well. the idea of something to remember them by, something to carry around.— something to carry around. yeah. like i say. — something to carry around. yeah. like i say, we've _ something to carry around. yeah. like i say, we've got _ something to carry around. yeah. like i say, we've got the - something to carry around. yeah. like i say, we've got the nationalj like i say, we've got the national police _ like i say, we've got the national police memorial day, if they were in whatever— police memorial day, if they were in whatever form it takes, remembering them, _ whatever form it takes, remembering them, national service, that will be an immense amount of pride, i think. is there _ an immense amount of pride, i think. is there any— an immense amount of pride, i think. is there any recognition for someone who has died in the line of duty in terms of the services at the moment? there was no formal recognition from the start, _ there was no formal recognition from the start, there is recognition with the start, there is recognition with the various— the start, there is recognition with the various police forces that recognise their own officers, we have _ recognise their own officers, we have got— recognise their own officers, we have got a — recognise their own officers, we have got a memorial at the mall and the national memorial arboretum that

they are _ the national memorial arboretum that they are privately funded the ambition of formal recognition from the state _ ambition of formal recognition from the state. ,., ., , .., , the state. personally, could this mean to you? — the state. personally, could this mean to you? bryn _ the state. personally, could this mean to you? bryn you - the state. personally, could this mean to you? bryn you have - the state. personally, could this i mean to you? bryn you have been campaigning ten years and you have kept nicola 's name and ternet legacy alive but it is still an f, this is achieved, what does that mean to you and your terms of grief and terms of your life. it mean to you and your terms of grief and terms of your life.— and terms of your life. it will be another stage _ and terms of your life. it will be another stage of _ and terms of your life. it will be another stage of my _ and terms of your life. it will be another stage of my grief - and terms of your life. it will be i another stage of my grief journey another stage of my griefjourney and i_ another stage of my griefjourney and i think— another stage of my griefjourney and i think it will be yes, she has not died — and i think it will be yes, she has not died in — and i think it will be yes, she has not died in vain, she has been recognised _ not died in vain, she has been recognised and honoured for what she did and _ recognised and honoured for what she did and a _ recognised and honoured for what she did and a 23—year—old, she was fitted _ did and a 23—year—old, she was fitted with— did and a 23—year—old, she was filled with aspirations about what she wanted to do in the police and carrying _ she wanted to do in the police and carrying that legacy of making a change — carrying that legacy of making a change and a difference, that will mean _ change and a difference, that will mean all— change and a difference, that will mean all the difference for me. if it is introduced, that is the end of your campaignfor it is introduced, that is the end of your campaign for her to be recognised. if anything though it is just the start, you have a lot of work to do? i just the start, you have a lot of work to do?— work to do? i think it is the beginning _ work to do? i think it is the beginning of— work to do? i think it is the beginning of the _ work to do? i think it is the beginning of the end - work to do? i think it is the beginning of the end oncel work to do? i think it is the l beginning of the end once we work to do? i think it is the - beginning of the end once we get this over— beginning of the end once we get this over the finish line because

there's— this over the finish line because there's going to be what it looks like about— there's going to be what it looks like about what it means, is a word, until it _ like about what it means, is a word, until it is _ like about what it means, is a word, until it is awarded to there's a lot more _ until it is awarded to there's a lot more work— until it is awarded to there's a lot more work to be done once... have not dared to _ more work to be done once. .. have not dared to think— more work to be done once... have not dared to think about _ more work to be done once... fi—e: not dared to think about these things yet? i not dared to think about these things yet?— not dared to think about these thins et? ., ., ., , , things yet? i have and i happen because i don't _ things yet? i have and i happen because i don't want _ things yet? i have and i happen because i don't want to - things yet? i have and i happen because i don't want to get - things yet? i have and i happen because i don't want to get too | things yet? i have and i happen i because i don't want to get too far ahead _ because i don't want to get too far ahead of— because i don't want to get too far ahead of myself. it is because i don't want to get too far ahead of myself.— ahead of myself. it is all about -aacin ahead of myself. it is all about pacing yourself. _ ahead of myself. it is all about pacing yourself. i— ahead of myself. it is all about pacing yourself. i am - ahead of myself. it is all about| pacing yourself. i am frustrated ahead of myself. it is all about - pacing yourself. i am frustrated at the best of— pacing yourself. i am frustrated at the best of times _ pacing yourself. i am frustrated at the best of times and _ pacing yourself. i am frustrated at the best of times and i _ pacing yourself. i am frustrated at the best of times and i want - pacing yourself. i am frustrated at the best of times and i want it - the best of times and i want it yesterday and then i realise these things— yesterday and then i realise these things take time. a yesterday and then i realise these things take time.— things take time. a lot of it has been having — things take time. a lot of it has been having meetings, - things take time. a lot of it has | been having meetings, meeting face—to—face, explaining why it's so important and getting hit by bit, step—by—step, that agreement and that approval. what do you not need to happen for it all to come together?— to happen for it all to come torether? ~ ., . ~ together? we have the full backing ofthe together? we have the full backing of the labour _ together? we have the full backing of the labour party, _ together? we have the full backing of the labour party, the _ together? we have the full backing of the labour party, the welsh - of the labour party, the welsh government, what we are asking for it now— government, what we are asking for it now is _ government, what we are asking for it now is the — government, what we are asking for it now is the home office to pick it up it now is the home office to pick it up and _ it now is the home office to pick it up and finish it off, if you like. the _ up and finish it off, if you like. the meetings we have had this will merely— the meetings we have had this will merely encouraging and positive. now we want _ merely encouraging and positive. now we want those meetings with the home office the _ we want those meetings with the home

office the government. | we want those meetings with the home office the government. i am we want those meetings with the home office the government.— office the government. i am going to ask ou, office the government. i am going to ask you. have — office the government. i am going to ask you. have you — office the government. i am going to ask you, have you asked _ office the government. i am going to ask you, have you asked for- office the government. i am going to ask you, have you asked for a - ask you, have you asked for a meeting with the home office? we have had conversations and we have had assurances it is a government priority— had assurances it is a government priority for— had assurances it is a government priority for this year and that my next _ priority for this year and that my next step— priority for this year and that my next step is to ask for that meeting and say. _ next step is to ask for that meeting and say, let's have a look at this priority — and say, let's have a look at this riori . ., ., ., ,., and say, let's have a look at this riori . ., ., ., y., “ priority. how long do you think, in terms of timescale, _ priority. how long do you think, in terms of timescale, you _ priority. how long do you think, in terms of timescale, you need - priority. how long do you think, in i terms of timescale, you need about the kind of puts to slot together, hopeful you will that meeting? yes. hopeful you will that meeting? yes, es, i am hopeful you will that meeting? yes, yes, i am determined. _ hopeful you will that meeting? yes, yes, i am determined. it— hopeful you will that meeting? yes, yes, i am determined. it has happened _ yes, i am determined. it has happened a few times and i am disheartened. it's easy to say that cliche, _ disheartened. it's easy to say that cliche, i_ disheartened. it's easy to say that cliche, i will not rest until it happens _ cliche, i will not rest until it happens-— cliche, i will not rest until it ha ens. . ~' ., cliche, i will not rest until it ha ens. ., ~' ., , happens. thank the government tells ou it is a happens. thank the government tells you it is a priority. — happens. thank the government tells you it is a priority, do _ happens. thank the government tells you it is a priority, do you _ happens. thank the government tells you it is a priority, do you have - happens. thank the government tells you it is a priority, do you have a - you it is a priority, do you have a priority, do you know what that really means? ida priority, do you know what that really means?— priority, do you know what that really means? no and add us the confusin: really means? no and add us the confusing part. — really means? no and add us the confusing part, yes, _ really means? no and add us the confusing part, yes, i _ really means? no and add us the confusing part, yes, i agree. - confusing part, yes, iagree. regardless of the home office, who is your next meeting with? i do regardless of the home office, who is your next meeting with?— is your next meeting with? i do not know et. is your next meeting with? i do not know yet- i — is your next meeting with? i do not know yet. i think _ is your next meeting with? i do not know yet. i think i've _ is your next meeting with? i do not know yet. i think i've got _ is your next meeting with? i do not know yet. i think i've got a -

is your next meeting with? i do not| know yet. i think i've got a meeting with mark— know yet. i think i've got a meeting with mark drakeford tomorrow at the nationat— with mark drakeford tomorrow at the national police memorial day and we take it _ national police memorial day and we take it from there. do national police memorial day and we take it from there.— take it from there. do you know what, take it from there. do you know what. bryn? _ take it from there. do you know what, bryn? you _ take it from there. do you know what, bryn? you are _ take it from there. do you know what, bryn? you are a - take it from there. do you know what, bryn? you are a ball- take it from there. do you know what, bryn? you are a ball of. what, bryn? you are a ball of energy, really. nicola 's name not taken in vain and tight legacy will remain strong and what you're don't mean so much for their families. thank you. when to see you. good luck. we are talking more about organ donation this evening, after 9am we will meet in a two—year—old girl who received a donor heart some months ago but many children still waiting. b. months ago but many children still waitin. . , ., ., .,, .,, months ago but many children still waitin. . , ., ., .,, .«r waiting. a photographer has taken sna -s of 17 waiting. a photographer has taken snaps of 17 young _ waiting. a photographer has taken snaps of 17 young people, - waiting. a photographer has taken snaps of 17 young people, some i waiting. a photographer has taken j snaps of 17 young people, some of whom have had transplants and some whom have had transplants and some who are awaiting transplant to encourage donation and she's been speaking to our reporter.

behind each of those striking images there is a story of hope, of fierce and waiting. debbie has travelled the country to capture them, themed around a red telephone, the children holding the phone or awaiting a transplant wise those answering the call or posttransplant. the telephone _ call or posttransplant. the telephone is _ call or posttransplant. the telephone is the _ call or posttransplant. the: telephone is the phone call or posttransplant. ““ii9: telephone is the phone that call or posttransplant. i““i9 telephone is the phone that runs when someone make that important decision of donating an organ so a ring to omit the teams to start things in motion. 's daughter is four years old, she was placed on the edge and transplant list earlier this year and is living on the high dependency ward at the freeman hospital. it is ruite ward at the freeman hospital. it is quite crazy — ward at the freeman hospital. it is quite crazy because she looks so healthy — quite crazy because she looks so healthy and great on these images but the _ healthy and great on these images but the truth is behind the picture she still— but the truth is behind the picture she still needs a new heart regardless.—

she still needs a new heart rerardless. ~ ., ., regardless. with the postgraduate showed no over— regardless. with the postgraduate showed no over the _ regardless. with the postgraduate showed no over the plan - regardless. with the postgraduate showed no over the plan is - regardless. with the postgraduate showed no over the plan is to - showed no over the plan is to project these portraits onto billboards with the help of red sky foundation and to engage more conversation around child organ donation. julie smith with that report and at 9:15am will to two beatrix has a new heart and she will be here with her dad. lots beatrix has a new heart and she will be here with her dad.— be here with her dad. lots more cominr be here with her dad. lots more coming up. _ be here with her dad. lots more coming up. we _ be here with her dad. lots more coming up, we will— be here with her dad. lots more coming up, we will be _ be here with her dad. lots more coming up, we will be back- be here with her dad. lots more coming up, we will be back with| be here with her dad. lots more - coming up, we will be back with you shortly.

good morning, you are watching bbc breakfast. let's return to our top story now and mps have warned that urgent action is needed to help vulnerable energy customers amid fears that for some, this winter could be even worse than last. a cross—party group of mp's on the energy security & net zero committee have provided a range of recommendations, including ensuring all households who missed out on last year's energy bills support scheme

receive their payment immediately. also, extending the warm homes discount to low income and fuel—poor households, especially those with health conditions and disabilities. they want to consider implementing a form of social tariff to protect vulnerable households from being cut off from their energy supplies. the report found that the current standing charge structure is 'unfair and regressive' and penalises those on lower incomes. they want the government to engage with ofgem to revise and replace the existing model. they also called for an acceleration of the smart meter roll—out — including possibly offering financial incentives to customers, with priority given to those on lower incomes. in response, the government says the energy price guarantee remains in place to protect people until april next year, if energy prices rise above £3,000 a year, and that additional targeted support is available to those most in need. adam scorer, chief executive of

national energy action joins us now. good morning, adam scorer. the inevitability, that is the kind of word that has been picked up in terms of how people will cope with rising bills this winter. what do you think needs to be done to help? it is quite simple, and the report identifies— it is quite simple, and the report identifies the main thing. immediate, urgent financial support, money— immediate, urgent financial support, money off— immediate, urgent financial support, money off bills for people not just on low— money off bills for people not just on low incomes but in the greatest jeopardy— on low incomes but in the greatest jeopardy of cold, damp homes this winter _ jeopardy of cold, damp homes this winter we — jeopardy of cold, damp homes this winter. we need an enduring solution and a _ winter. we need an enduring solution and a social— winter. we need an enduring solution and a social tariff is a good way of going _ and a social tariff is a good way of going about that. we need the whole force of— going about that. we need the whole force of regulation and the whole focus _ force of regulation and the whole focus of— force of regulation and the whole focus of energy companies on those vulnerable — focus of energy companies on those vulnerable customers that they have, and long _ vulnerable customers that they have, and long term, we know what the answer _ and long term, we know what the answer is — and long term, we know what the answer is it— and long term, we know what the answer is. it was important that the prime _ answer is. it was important that the prime minister's statement earlier this week— prime minister's statement earlier this week is energy efficiency and especially energy efficiency for

that cohort living in inefficient private — that cohort living in inefficient private rented sector. it is the urgency— private rented sector. it is the urgency though that is the issue, and that— urgency though that is the issue, and that is— urgency though that is the issue, and that is what comes out. the report— and that is what comes out. the report is— and that is what comes out. the report is not timely, but it isjust in time _ report is not timely, but it isjust in time if— report is not timely, but it isjust in time if government want to do anything — in time if government want to do anything about the inevitability of the winter that will be worse. many households- _ the winter that will be worse. many households. and _ the winter that will be worse. many households. and it _ the winter that will be worse. many households. and it is _ the winter that will be worse. maggy households. and it is targeted support that you are suggesting, not, as we saw last winter for everyone. not, as we saw last winter for everyone-— not, as we saw last winter for eve one. ~ ,,:, , ., , everyone. absolutely. relatively, last time they _ everyone. absolutely. relatively, last time they went _ everyone. absolutely. relatively, last time they went for _ everyone. absolutely. relatively, last time they went for relatively | last time they went for relatively easy but— last time they went for relatively easy but very expensive universal provision — easy but very expensive universal provision. we know it is notjust how— provision. we know it is notjust how many— provision. we know it is notjust how many people are caught up in the cost of— how many people are caught up in the cost of living _ how many people are caught up in the cost of living crisis, it is the debt — cost of living crisis, it is the debt it _ cost of living crisis, it is the debt it is _ cost of living crisis, it is the debt. it is the people that express the greater severity of this cost of living _ the greater severity of this cost of living crisis. —— it is the depth. it is _ living crisis. —— it is the depth. it is to— living crisis. —— it is the depth. it is to be _ living crisis. —— it is the depth. it is to be targeted and deep but you need — it is to be targeted and deep but you need to be methodical about how you need to be methodical about how you design— you need to be methodical about how you design this programme so people don't fall— you design this programme so people don't fall through the gaps and you capture _ don't fall through the gaps and you capture the right people and get the delivery— capture the right people and get the delivery mechanism, and time is of the essence. these things don't happen— the essence. these things don't happen overnight, and if you live it until december orjanuary it will be

too late _ until december orjanuary it will be too late for— until december orjanuary it will be too late for people.— too late for people. explain, we have the energy _ too late for people. explain, we have the energy price _ too late for people. explain, we| have the energy price guarantee too late for people. explain, we - have the energy price guarantee that remains until april. that have the energy price guarantee that remains until april.— remains until april. that is a help, isn't it? the _ remains until april. that is a help, isn't it? the energy _ remains until april. that is a help, isn't it? the energy price - remains until april. that is a help, | isn't it? the energy price guarantee isn't it? the energy price guarantee is there _ isn't it? the energy price guarantee is there in— isn't it? the energy price guarantee is there in case bills go over £3000 _ is there in case bills go over £3000. currently, there are about £2000 _ £3000. currently, there are about £2000 so — £3000. currently, there are about £2000 so it is not working at the moment — £2000 so it is not working at the moment it — £2000 so it is not working at the moment. it is a bit, because it liberatises— moment. it is a bit, because it liberalises the difference between someone paying a prepayment tariff and someone on direct debit, so it does _ and someone on direct debit, so it does a _ and someone on direct debit, so it does a bit — and someone on direct debit, so it does a bit of— and someone on direct debit, so it does a bit of work, but it is not doing _ does a bit of work, but it is not doing any— does a bit of work, but it is not doing any heavy lifting, and the warm _ doing any heavy lifting, and the warm home discount which is the usual— warm home discount which is the usual mechanism for supporting households has gone up £10 over three _ households has gone up £10 over three years. the average bill has gone _ three years. the average bill has gone up — three years. the average bill has gone up £80 over that period, and the leve!— gone up £80 over that period, and the level of household energy debt has gone _ the level of household energy debt has gone up 70% since that period. sorry. _ has gone up 70% since that period. sorry. the — has gone up 70% since that period. sorry, the average bill has gone up 80% of— sorry, the average bill has gone up 80% of that period, so it is not even _ 80% of that period, so it is not even scratching, it is not even trying — even scratching, it is not even trying to — even scratching, it is not even trying to address the problem. that is what is so — trying to address the problem. “i“isgit is what is so irritating. it is the issue of standing charges, something we have spoken a lot about on this programme. they obviously exist, and the reason we are told they exist is

to cover infrastructure costs. how significant would it be in terms of making a difference to bills if they were abolished or at least abolished for those most vulnerable? you wouldn't abolish _ for those most vulnerable? you wouldn't abolish the costs, you just collect _ wouldn't abolish the costs, you just collect them by the unit cost, so how much— collect them by the unit cost, so how much you use. the iniquitous part of— how much you use. the iniquitous part of the — how much you use. the iniquitous part of the standing charge mechanism is that if you are on a prepayment meter, unlike the 2 million — prepayment meter, unlike the 2 million households that regularly disconnect from the energy supply, you are _ disconnect from the energy supply, you are not — disconnect from the energy supply, you are not actually using it, you are still— you are not actually using it, you are still paying the standing charge _ are still paying the standing charge. —— and like the many households. when you use that metre you are _ households. when you use that metre you are paying that debt. it is not the amount— you are paying that debt. it is not the amount of money that needs to be recovered _ the amount of money that needs to be recovered from those some costs, those _ recovered from those some costs, those asset — recovered from those some costs, those asset and distribution costs, it is the _ those asset and distribution costs, it is the way it is levied, which is worse _ it is the way it is levied, which is worse for— it is the way it is levied, which is worse for those people on low incomes _ worse for those people on low incomes. there is an issue about how people _ incomes. there is an issue about how people who _ incomes. there is an issue about how people who are low incomes but are hi-h people who are low incomes but are high users _ people who are low incomes but are high users are protected from that, but that— high users are protected from that, but that is— high users are protected from that, but that is an issue that can be addressed. currently, it penalises people— addressed. currently, it penalises people on— addressed. currently, it penalises people on the lowest incomes and especially— people on the lowest incomes and especially penalises people on prepayment meters, and to do

something the regulator needs to look at _ something the regulator needs to look at and needs to change to make it fairer _ look at and needs to change to make it fairer. : :, ., ., it fairer. adam, we have mentioned vanous it fairer. adam, we have mentioned various schemes _ it fairer. adam, we have mentioned various schemes that _ it fairer. adam, we have mentioned various schemes that can _ it fairer. adam, we have mentioned various schemes that can support . various schemes that can support people are struggling now, and they will be, the weather is turning and they will be concerned about rising bills over the winter, the automatic winter. what should they be doing in terms of packages available? weill. terms of packages available? well, i'm afraid it — terms of packages available? well, i'm afraid it is _ terms of packages available? well, i'm afraid it is a _ terms of packages available? well, i'm afraid it is a poor _ terms of packages available? well, i'm afraid it is a poor set _ terms of packages available? well, i'm afraid it is a poor set of - i'm afraid it is a poor set of offerings _ i'm afraid it is a poor set of offerings. you need to talk to your supplier, _ offerings. you need to talk to your supplier, because they will be support, — supplier, because they will be support, overthe supplier, because they will be support, over the support you are eligible — support, over the support you are eligible to— support, over the support you are eligible to from the government or the support you your energy provider can give _ the support you your energy provider can give you. try to get hold of all those _ can give you. try to get hold of all those eligible criteria that you can, _ those eligible criteria that you can, but — those eligible criteria that you can, but you know, let's be honest, it is the _ can, but you know, let's be honest, it is the same — can, but you know, let's be honest, it is the same as last year. it helps. — it is the same as last year. it helps. get _ it is the same as last year. it helps, get everything you can, but it won't— helps, get everything you can, but it won't address the fundamental problem — it won't address the fundamental problem that aid energy bills are 80% higher, levels of energy debt are 70%_ 80% higher, levels of energy debt are 70% higher than four years ago, and people — are 70% higher than four years ago, and people have accrued debt and are doin- and people have accrued debt and are doing lots— and people have accrued debt and are doing lots of dangerous things, only hitting _ doing lots of dangerous things, only hitting one — doing lots of dangerous things, only hitting one room, going to bed early. — hitting one room, going to bed early not _ hitting one room, going to bed early, not you eating hot water, not

using _ early, not you eating hot water, not using the _ early, not you eating hot water, not using the oven, so many challenges we have, _ using the oven, so many challenges we have, and the support we have available — we have, and the support we have available is — we have, and the support we have available is simply not enough. —— not using — available is simply not enough. —— not using hot water. the message we had this— not using hot water. the message we had this government needs to step in and do _ had this government needs to step in and do more urgently and do more on the long _ and do more urgently and do more on the long term, otherwise it isjust sitting _ the long term, otherwise it isjust sitting on— the long term, otherwise it isjust sitting on its hands would teen for inevitable — sitting on its hands would teen for inevitable crisis to unfold.- inevitable crisis to unfold. adam scorer, thank _ inevitable crisis to unfold. adam scorer, thank you _ inevitable crisis to unfold. adam scorer, thank you so _ inevitable crisis to unfold. adam scorer, thank you so much - inevitable crisis to unfold. adam scorer, thank you so much for l scorer, thank you so much for joining us here on bbc breakfast. the department for energy security and net zero has said the energy price guarantee will remain in place to protect people until april of next year. it is also said there is additional targeted support available to those most in need with the warm home discount which we were discussing also with adam.— discussing also with adam. markers here, and discussing also with adam. markers here. and the _ discussing also with adam. markers here, and the stage _ discussing also with adam. markers here, and the stage is _ discussing also with adam. markers here, and the stage is set _ discussing also with adam. markers here, and the stage is set for - discussing also with adam. markers here, and the stage is set for a - here, and the stage is set for a clash the titans.— here, and the stage is set for a clash the titans. ~ :, :, ~' clash the titans. would owe weekend overall. scotland _ clash the titans. would owe weekend overall. scotland in _ clash the titans. would owe weekend overall. scotland in nice _ clash the titans. would owe weekend overall. scotland in nice against - overall. scotland in nice against tonga, — overall. scotland in nice against tonga, but today we have england against _ tonga, but today we have england against ewloe in lille. but the big

when _ against ewloe in lille. but the big when you — against ewloe in lille. but the big when you talk about, we are really two weeks — when you talk about, we are really two weeks into this world cup and it is a clash _ two weeks into this world cup and it is a clash of— two weeks into this world cup and it is a clash of the titans. —— scotland _ is a clash of the titans. —— scotland against ewloe. it is only a group _ scotland against ewloe. it is only a group stage match but it feels like a clash _ group stage match but it feels like a clash of— group stage match but it feels like a clash of the titans. —— against. -- against — a clash of the titans. —— against. —— against chile. arguably the biggest game of the rugby world cup so far takes place this evening as world number one ireland take on defending champions south africa. the mouth—watering clash has been billed by some as a dress rehearsal for the final. former ireland wing tommy bowe is in paris and joins me now. great to see you with the river saying — great to see you with the river saying in — great to see you with the river saying in the back drop. people have been talking about this game since the draw— been talking about this game since the draw was made 900 days ago. i can't _ the draw was made 900 days ago. i can't imagine what it must be like with paris— can't imagine what it must be like with paris turning green. it absolutely is. good morning and welcome — absolutely is. good morning and welcome from _ absolutely is. good morning and welcome from sunny— absolutely is. good morning and welcome from sunny paris - absolutely is. good morning and welcome from sunny paris here i absolutely is. good morning and i welcome from sunny paris here this morning _ welcome from sunny paris here this morning i— welcome from sunny paris here this morning i think— welcome from sunny paris here this morning. i think there _ welcome from sunny paris here this morning. i think there will- welcome from sunny paris here this morning. i think there will be - welcome from sunny paris here this morning. i think there will be a - welcome from sunny paris here this morning. i think there will be a lot. morning. i think there will be a lot of sore _ morning. i think there will be a lot of sore heads— morning. i think there will be a lot of sore heads this _ morning. i think there will be a lot of sore heads this morning - morning. i think there will be a lot of sore heads this morning in - morning. i think there will be a lot. of sore heads this morning in paris. people _ of sore heads this morning in paris. people will— of sore heads this morning in paris. people will be — of sore heads this morning in paris. people will be a _ of sore heads this morning in paris. people will be a bit _ of sore heads this morning in paris. people will be a bit late _ of sore heads this morning in paris. people will be a bit late getting - people will be a bit late getting out of _ people will be a bit late getting out of bed. _ people will be a bit late getting out of bed, because _ people will be a bit late getting out of bed, because last - people will be a bit late getting out of bed, because last night, | people will be a bit late getting - out of bed, because last night, what an incredible — out of bed, because last night, what an incredible city— out of bed, because last night, what an incredible city and _ out of bed, because last night, what an incredible city and a _ out of bed, because last night, what an incredible city and a huge - out of bed, because last night, what an incredible city and a huge city- an incredible city and a huge city it is. _ an incredible city and a huge city it is. but—

an incredible city and a huge city it is. but it — an incredible city and a huge city it is, but it was _ an incredible city and a huge city it is, but it was awash _ an incredible city and a huge city it is, but it was awash with - an incredible city and a huge city it is, but it was awash with irishl it is, but it was awash with irish jerseys. — it is, but it was awash with irish jerseys. south _ it is, but it was awash with irish jerseys, south african - it is, but it was awash with irish jerseys, south african jerseys. i jerseys, south african jerseys. there — jerseys, south african jerseys. there is — jerseys, south african jerseys. there is talk— jerseys, south african jerseys. there is talk of— jerseys, south african jerseys. there is talk of 35,000 - jerseys, south african jerseys. there is talk of 35,000 irish . there is talk of 35,000 irish supporters— there is talk of 35,000 irish supporters that, _ there is talk of 35,000 irish supporters that, before - there is talk of 35,000 irish supporters that, before this| there is talk of 35,000 irish - supporters that, before this match today. _ supporters that, before this match today. and — supporters that, before this match today. and as _ supporters that, before this match today. and as you _ supporters that, before this match today, and as you said, _ supporters that, before this match today, and as you said, it- supporters that, before this match today, and as you said, it feels - today, and as you said, it feels like it— today, and as you said, it feels like it could _ today, and as you said, it feels like it could be _ today, and as you said, it feels like it could be a _ today, and as you said, it feels like it could be a world - today, and as you said, it feels like it could be a world cup - today, and as you said, it feels . like it could be a world cup final. it is the — like it could be a world cup final. it is the number— like it could be a world cup final. it is the number one _ like it could be a world cup final. it is the number one ranked - like it could be a world cup final. | it is the number one ranked team like it could be a world cup final. i it is the number one ranked team in ireland _ it is the number one ranked team in ireland against _ it is the number one ranked team in ireland against the _ it is the number one ranked team in ireland against the number- it is the number one ranked team in ireland against the number two - ireland against the number two ranked — ireland against the number two ranked team _ ireland against the number two ranked team south _ ireland against the number two ranked team south africa - ireland against the number two ranked team south africa up i ireland against the number two i ranked team south africa up against each other— ranked team south africa up against each other in — ranked team south africa up against each other in the _ ranked team south africa up against each other in the pool, _ ranked team south africa up against each other in the pool, but - ranked team south africa up against each other in the pool, but it- ranked team south africa up against each other in the pool, but it will. each other in the pool, but it will be a _ each other in the pool, but it will be a cracker— each other in the pool, but it will be a cracker of— each other in the pool, but it will be a cracker of a _ each other in the pool, but it will be a cracker of a match. - each other in the pool, but it will be a cracker of a match. it- each other in the pool, but it will be a cracker of a match.- be a cracker of a match. it looks amazin: be a cracker of a match. it looks amazing to _ be a cracker of a match. it looks amazing to be — be a cracker of a match. it looks amazing to be there. _ be a cracker of a match. it looks amazing to be there. as - be a cracker of a match. it looks amazing to be there. as you i be a cracker of a match. it looks| amazing to be there. as you say, be a cracker of a match. it looks i amazing to be there. as you say, is feels _ amazing to be there. as you say, is feels like _ amazing to be there. as you say, is feels like a — amazing to be there. as you say, is feels like a dress rehearsal for the final _ feels like a dress rehearsal for the final will— feels like a dress rehearsal for the final. will it feel like that for the players? as a play yourself, will it— the players? as a play yourself, will it be — the players? as a play yourself, will it be like for them it is important for them to get the win for that— important for them to get the win for that psychological blow, or they are feel _ for that psychological blow, or they are feel like we don't want to get injuries— are feel like we don't want to get injuries and it's treated like a group — injuries and it's treated like a group that? i injuries and it's treated like a group that?— injuries and it's treated like a a-rou that? ~ :, , group that? i think that in'uries are group that? i think that in'uries always i group that? i think that in'uries always on i group that? i think that in'uries are always on the i group that? i think that in'uries are always on the backi group that? i think that in'uries are always on the back ofi group that? i think that injuries are always on the back of your| group that? i think that injuries i are always on the back of your mind, because _ are always on the back of your mind, because we — are always on the back of your mind, because we just _ are always on the back of your mind, because we just saw _ are always on the back of your mind, because we just saw the _ are always on the back of your mind, because we just saw the news - because we just saw the news yesterday _ because we just saw the news yesterday with _ because we just saw the news yesterday with antoine - because we just saw the news yesterday with antoine du i because we just saw the news . yesterday with antoine du pont, because we just saw the news - yesterday with antoine du pont, the french— yesterday with antoine du pont, the french scrum — yesterday with antoine du pont, the french scrum path _ yesterday with antoine du pont, the french scrum path from _ yesterday with antoine du pont, the french scrum path from the - yesterday with antoine du pont, the french scrum path from the star i french scrum path from the star player— french scrum path from the star player in — french scrum path from the star player in this _ french scrum path from the star player in this world _ french scrum path from the star player in this world cup, - french scrum path from the star player in this world cup, and i french scrum path from the star player in this world cup, and he| french scrum path from the star i player in this world cup, and he has a fractured — player in this world cup, and he has a fractured cheekbone. _ player in this world cup, and he has a fractured cheekbone. we - player in this world cup, and he has a fractured cheekbone. we might. player in this world cup, and he has| a fractured cheekbone. we might not see him _ a fractured cheekbone. we might not see him in— a fractured cheekbone. we might not see him in the— a fractured cheekbone. we might not see him in the competition _ a fractured cheekbone. we might not see him in the competition so - a fractured cheekbone. we might not see him in the competition so that. see him in the competition so that is there _ see him in the competition so that is there to — see him in the competition so that is there to be _ see him in the competition so that is there to be in _ see him in the competition so that is there to be in the _ see him in the competition so that is there to be in the back- see him in the competition so that is there to be in the back of- see him in the competition so that is there to be in the back of your i is there to be in the back of your mind. _ is there to be in the back of your mind. but— is there to be in the back of your mind. but at— is there to be in the back of your mind, but at the _ is there to be in the back of your mind, but at the same _ is there to be in the back of your mind, but at the same time, i is there to be in the back of yourl mind, but at the same time, they have _ mind, but at the same time, they have to _ mind, but at the same time, they have to go — mind, but at the same time, they have to go out _ mind, but at the same time, they have to go out there _ mind, but at the same time, they have to go out there and - mind, but at the same time, they have to go out there and perform| mind, but at the same time, they- have to go out there and perform and id have to go out there and perform and go out _ have to go out there and perform and go out and _ have to go out there and perform and go out and take — have to go out there and perform and go out and take on— have to go out there and perform and

go out and take on the _ have to go out there and perform and go out and take on the mighty- go out and take on the mighty springboks. _ go out and take on the mighty springboks, and _ go out and take on the mighty springboks, and there - go out and take on the mighty. springboks, and there probably go out and take on the mighty- springboks, and there probably will be a few— springboks, and there probably will be a few more _ springboks, and there probably will be a few more interviews _ springboks, and there probably will be a few more interviews with i springboks, and there probably will be a few more interviews with that, because _ be a few more interviews with that, because they — be a few more interviews with that, because they are _ be a few more interviews with that, because they are huge. _ be a few more interviews with that, because they are huge. as - be a few more interviews with that, because they are huge. as for i be a few more interviews with that, i because they are huge. as for south africa. _ because they are huge. as for south africa. the _ because they are huge. as for south africa, the pressure _ because they are huge. as for south africa, the pressure is— because they are huge. as for south africa, the pressure is really- because they are huge. as for south africa, the pressure is really isn't. africa, the pressure is really isn't on them — africa, the pressure is really isn't on them so — africa, the pressure is really isn't on them so much _ africa, the pressure is really isn't on them so much as _ africa, the pressure is really isn't on them so much as they - africa, the pressure is really isn't on them so much as they beat i on them so much as they beat scotland — on them so much as they beat scotland early— on them so much as they beat scotland early in _ on them so much as they beat scotland early in the - on them so much as they beat scotland early in the pool- on them so much as they beat scotland early in the pool andl on them so much as they beat. scotland early in the pool and it looks _ scotland early in the pool and it looks like — scotland early in the pool and it looks like they _ scotland early in the pool and it looks like they will _ scotland early in the pool and it looks like they will make - scotland early in the pool and it looks like they will make it i scotland early in the pool and it i looks like they will make it through to the _ looks like they will make it through to the next— looks like they will make it through to the next stages. _ looks like they will make it through to the next stages. ireland, - looks like they will make it through to the next stages. ireland, they. to the next stages. ireland, they have _ to the next stages. ireland, they have to — to the next stages. ireland, they have to play _ to the next stages. ireland, they have to play scotland _ to the next stages. ireland, they have to play scotland next - to the next stages. ireland, they have to play scotland next up, i to the next stages. ireland, they| have to play scotland next up, so to the next stages. ireland, they. have to play scotland next up, so if ireland _ have to play scotland next up, so if ireland were — have to play scotland next up, so if ireland were to _ have to play scotland next up, so if ireland were to win _ have to play scotland next up, so if ireland were to win this _ have to play scotland next up, so if ireland were to win this match i ireland were to win this match today. — ireland were to win this match today. it — ireland were to win this match today, it means— ireland were to win this match today, it means they - ireland were to win this match today, it means they will i ireland were to win this match i today, it means they will secure a place _ today, it means they will secure a place in _ today, it means they will secure a place in the — today, it means they will secure a place in the quarterfinal— today, it means they will secure a place in the quarterfinal play, i today, it means they will secure a place in the quarterfinal play, so. place in the quarterfinal play, so there _ place in the quarterfinal play, so there is— place in the quarterfinal play, so there is a — place in the quarterfinal play, so there is a lot _ place in the quarterfinal play, so there is a lot riding _ place in the quarterfinal play, so there is a lot riding on— place in the quarterfinal play, so there is a lot riding on this - place in the quarterfinal play, so i there is a lot riding on this match, but it— there is a lot riding on this match, but it is— there is a lot riding on this match, but it is not— there is a lot riding on this match, but it is not like _ there is a lot riding on this match, but it is not like australia - there is a lot riding on this match, but it is not like australia againstl but it is not like australia against wales— but it is not like australia against wales tomorrow, _ but it is not like australia against wales tomorrow, that _ but it is not like australia against wales tomorrow, that either i but it is not like australia againstl wales tomorrow, that either team but it is not like australia against i wales tomorrow, that either team can win or— wales tomorrow, that either team can win or lose, _ wales tomorrow, that either team can win or lose, there _ wales tomorrow, that either team can win or lose, there is _ wales tomorrow, that either team can win or lose, there is still— wales tomorrow, that either team can win or lose, there is still a _ wales tomorrow, that either team can win or lose, there is still a chance - win or lose, there is still a chance they— win or lose, there is still a chance they can — win or lose, there is still a chance they can make _ win or lose, there is still a chance they can make it _ win or lose, there is still a chance they can make it through - win or lose, there is still a chance they can make it through to - win or lose, there is still a chance they can make it through to the l they can make it through to the quarterfinals. _ they can make it through to the quarterfinals. lit— they can make it through to the quarterfinals-— quarterfinals. it is a very important _ quarterfinals. it is a very important point. - quarterfinals. it is a very important point. what i quarterfinals. it is a very. important point. what are quarterfinals. it is a very - important point. what are your quarterfinals. it is a very _ important point. what are your own memories_ important point. what are your own memories of the physical battles with the — memories of the physical battles with the springboks? to you shudder thinking _ with the springboks? to you shudder thinking that? it is with the springboks? to you shudder thinking that?— thinking that? it is 'ust the size and the enormity. _ thinking that? it isjust the size and the enormity. they - thinking that? it isjust the size and the enormity. they are - thinking that? it isjust the sizei and the enormity. they are like different — and the enormity. they are like different creatures _ and the enormity. they are like different creatures coming - and the enormity. they are like . different creatures coming around the place — different creatures coming around the place with _ different creatures coming around the place. with my— different creatures coming around the place. with my memories, . different creatures coming around the place. with my memories, i. different creatures coming around i the place. with my memories, i have had good _ the place. with my memories, i have had good days— the place. with my memories, i have had good days and _ the place. with my memories, i have had good days and bad _ the place. with my memories, i have had good days and bad days - the place. with my memories, i have had good days and bad days againsti had good days and bad days against the south _ had good days and bad days against the south africans. _ had good days and bad days against the south africans. i— had good days and bad days against the south africans. ithink- had good days and bad days against the south africans. i think my - the south africans. i think my biggest — the south africans. i think my biggest memory— the south africans. i think my biggest memory is— the south africans. i think my biggest memory is back- the south africans. i think my biggest memory is back in - the south africans. i think my . biggest memory is back in 2009 playing — biggest memory is back in 2009 playing for— biggest memory is back in 2009 playing for the _ biggest memory is back in 2009 playing for the british _ biggest memory is back in 2009 playing for the british and - biggest memory is back in 2009 playing for the british and irish i playing for the british and irish lions— playing for the british and irish lions against _ playing for the british and irish lions against the _ playing for the british and irish

lions against the south - playing for the british and irish . lions against the south africans, and cornihg — lions against the south africans, and coming down _ lions against the south africans, and coming down to _ lions against the south africans, and coming down to that - lions against the south africans, and coming down to that second| lions against the south africans, - and coming down to that second test in pretoria. _ and coming down to that second test in pretoria. it — and coming down to that second test in pretoria, it was _ and coming down to that second test in pretoria, it was the _ and coming down to that second test in pretoria, it was the most - in pretoria, it was the most physically— in pretoria, it was the most physically demanding - in pretoria, it was the most physically demanding game in pretoria, it was the most. physically demanding game i in pretoria, it was the most - physically demanding game i have ever played, — physically demanding game i have ever played. and _ physically demanding game i have ever played, and unfortunately, i physically demanding game i have ever played, and unfortunately, it| ever played, and unfortunately, it still sticks — ever played, and unfortunately, it still sticks in— ever played, and unfortunately, it still sticks in the _ ever played, and unfortunately, it still sticks in the but _ ever played, and unfortunately, it still sticks in the but of— ever played, and unfortunately, it still sticks in the but of my - ever played, and unfortunately, it still sticks in the but of my mind i still sticks in the but of my mind as we _ still sticks in the but of my mind as we lost— still sticks in the but of my mind as we lost that _ still sticks in the but of my mind as we lost that game. _ still sticks in the but of my mind as we lost that game. —— - still sticks in the but of my mind as we lost that game. —— in- still sticks in the but of my mind as we lost that game. —— in the| still sticks in the but of my mind - as we lost that game. —— in the back of my— as we lost that game. —— in the back of my mind — as we lost that game. —— in the back of my mind but— as we lost that game. —— in the back of my mind. but whenever _ as we lost that game. —— in the back of my mind. but whenever you - as we lost that game. —— in the backi of my mind. but whenever you come as we lost that game. —— in the back. of my mind. but whenever you come up against _ of my mind. but whenever you come up against south _ of my mind. but whenever you come up against south africa, _ of my mind. but whenever you come up against south africa, you _ of my mind. but whenever you come up against south africa, you will _ of my mind. but whenever you come up against south africa, you will be - against south africa, you will be battered — against south africa, you will be battered and _ against south africa, you will be battered and bruised _ against south africa, you will be | battered and bruised afterwards. hetto. _ battered and bruised afterwards. hello. this— battered and bruised afterwards. hello. this is— battered and bruised afterwards. hello, this is the _ battered and bruised afterwards. hello, this is the bit— battered and bruised afterwards. hello, this is the bit i— battered and bruised afterwards. hello, this is the bit i am - hello, this is the bit i am interested in metonymy. you have a campaign like this in the world cup, and you have to pace yourself. great to make the bit i'm interested in. how much time do you have to let those injuries and the battering calm down before you can get back into training? this calm down before you can get back into training?— into training? this is the thing, because ireland, _ into training? this is the thing, because ireland, if _ into training? this is the thing, because ireland, if they - into training? this is the thing, because ireland, if they were l into training? this is the thing, | because ireland, if they were to into training? this is the thing, - because ireland, if they were to win this weekend, — because ireland, if they were to win this weekend, they _ because ireland, if they were to win this weekend, they actually - because ireland, if they were to win this weekend, they actually had - because ireland, if they were to win this weekend, they actually had a l this weekend, they actually had a week— this weekend, they actually had a week off— this weekend, they actually had a week off next _ this weekend, they actually had a week off next week, _ this weekend, they actually had a week off next week, and - this weekend, they actually had a week off next week, and they - this weekend, they actually had a i week off next week, and they then play against — week off next week, and they then play against scotland, _ week off next week, and they then play against scotland, but - week off next week, and they then play against scotland, but it - week off next week, and they then play against scotland, but it is - week off next week, and they then play against scotland, but it is not| play against scotland, but it is not the same — play against scotland, but it is not the same importance _ play against scotland, but it is not the same importance on— play against scotland, but it is not the same importance on that - the same importance on that scotland's _ the same importance on that scotland's game, _ the same importance on that scotland's game, so - the same importance on that scotland's game, so they- the same importance on that i scotland's game, so they might the same importance on that - scotland's game, so they might need to rest— scotland's game, so they might need to rest players — scotland's game, so they might need to rest players before _ scotland's game, so they might need to rest players before the _ to rest players before the quarterfinal, _ to rest players before the quarterfinal, but - to rest players before the quarterfinal, but the - to rest players before the| quarterfinal, but the thing to rest players before the i quarterfinal, but the thing is to rest players before the - quarterfinal, but the thing is is that if— quarterfinal, but the thing is is that if ireland _ quarterfinal, but the thing is is that if ireland were _ quarterfinal, but the thing is is that if ireland were to - quarterfinal, but the thing is is that if ireland were to lose - quarterfinal, but the thing is is i that if ireland were to lose again south _ that if ireland were to lose again south africa _ that if ireland were to lose again south africa today, _ that if ireland were to lose again south africa today, it _ that if ireland were to lose again south africa today, it would - that if ireland were to lose againi south africa today, it would mean that if ireland were to lose again . south africa today, it would mean it was a _ south africa today, it would mean it was a winner— south africa today, it would mean it was a winner takes _ south africa today, it would mean it was a winner takes all—

south africa today, it would mean it was a winner takes all against - was a winner takes all against scottand _ was a winner takes all against scotland in _ was a winner takes all against scotland in two _ was a winner takes all against scotland in two week's - was a winner takes all against scotland in two week's time, i was a winner takes all against l scotland in two week's time, so there _ scotland in two week's time, so there is— scotland in two week's time, so there is no— scotland in two week's time, so there is no chance _ scotland in two week's time, so there is no chance of— scotland in two week's time, so there is no chance of resting - scotland in two week's time, so - there is no chance of resting there, so from _ there is no chance of resting there, so from andy— there is no chance of resting there, so from andy farrell, _ there is no chance of resting there, so from andy farrell, that - there is no chance of resting there, so from andy farrell, that irish - so from andy farrell, that irish head _ so from andy farrell, that irish head coach— so from andy farrell, that irish head coach at _ so from andy farrell, that irish head coach at the _ so from andy farrell, that irish head coach at the minute, - so from andy farrell, that irish head coach at the minute, that so from andy farrell, that irish . head coach at the minute, that is the key— head coach at the minute, that is the key to— head coach at the minute, that is the key to it _ head coach at the minute, that is the key to it. how— head coach at the minute, that is the key to it. how do _ head coach at the minute, that is the key to it. how do you - head coach at the minute, that is the key to it. how do you pick - head coach at the minute, that isi the key to it. how do you pick and choose _ the key to it. how do you pick and choose your— the key to it. how do you pick and choose your squad _ the key to it. how do you pick and choose your squad and _ the key to it. how do you pick and choose your squad and try- the key to it. how do you pick and choose your squad and try to - the key to it. how do you pick and i choose your squad and try to protect the most _ choose your squad and try to protect the most important _ choose your squad and try to protect the most important players? - choose your squad and try to protect the most important players? it - choose your squad and try to protect the most important players? it is . choose your squad and try to protect the most important players? it is a i the most important players? it is a bit like _ the most important players? it is a bit like england _ the most important players? it is a bit like england who _ the most important players? it is a bit like england who we _ the most important players? it is a bit like england who we are - the most important players? it is aj bit like england who we are playing against _ bit like england who we are playing against a _ bit like england who we are playing against a day— bit like england who we are playing against a day for— bit like england who we are playing against a day for owen _ bit like england who we are playing against a day for owen farrell, - bit like england who we are playing against a day for owen farrell, is l against a day for owen farrell, is track— against a day for owen farrell, is back in— against a day for owen farrell, is back in the — against a day for owen farrell, is back in the mix _ against a day for owen farrell, is back in the mix again, _ against a day for owen farrell, is back in the mix again, it's - against a day for owen farrell, is back in the mix again, it's over. back in the mix again, it's over steve, — back in the mix again, it's over steve, does _ back in the mix again, it's over steve, does he _ back in the mix again, it's over steve, does he go _ back in the mix again, it's over steve, does he go with- back in the mix again, it's over steve, does he go with the - steve, does he go with the full—strength _ steve, does he go with the full—strength squad - steve, does he go with the full—strength squad for - steve, does he go with the full—strength squad for the steve, does he go with the - full—strength squad for the rest of the competition? _ full—strength squad for the rest of the competition? i— full—strength squad for the rest of the competition? ithink- full—strength squad for the rest of the competition? i think the - full—strength squad for the rest of the competition? i think the cup l the competition? i think the cup competition, _ the competition? i think the cup competition, you _ the competition? i think the cup competition, you can't - the competition? i think the cup competition, you can't really- the competition? i think the cup. competition, you can't really hold anything — competition, you can't really hold anything track— competition, you can't really hold anything back and _ competition, you can't really hold anything back and you _ competition, you can't really hold anything back and you have - competition, you can't really hold anything back and you have to - competition, you can't really hold anything back and you have to go| competition, you can't really hold i anything back and you have to go for it, anything back and you have to go for it. and _ anything back and you have to go for it. and if_ anything back and you have to go for it, and if injuries _ anything back and you have to go for it, and if injuries happen, _ it, and if injuries happen, unfortunately, _ it, and if injuries happen, unfortunately, they- it, and if injuries happen, i unfortunately, they happen. it, and if injuries happen, unfortunately, they happen. tommy, thank ou unfortunately, they happen. tommy, thank you so — unfortunately, they happen. tommy, thank you so much. _ unfortunately, they happen. tommy, thank you so much. brilliant - unfortunately, they happen. tommy, thank you so much. brilliant insight l thank you so much. brilliant insight and it should be a fantastic clash tonight. and a case for all those fans in paris are placing themselves today. fans in paris are placing themselves toda . ~' x' q ., today. the kick-off not until nine o'clock french _ today. the kick-off not until nine o'clock french time _ today. the kick-off not until nine o'clock french time tonight, - today. the kick-off not until nine | o'clock french time tonight, eight o'clock— o'clock french time tonight, eight o'ctock our— o'clock french time tonight, eight o'clock our time. it has been a tight— o'clock our time. it has been a tight start _ o'clock our time. it has been a tight start to the solheim cup. they are trying _ tight start to the solheim cup. they are trying to continue the momentum

in europe. _ are trying to continue the momentum in europe, from their fantastic fight _ in europe, from their fantastic fight track— in europe, from their fantastic fight back on the opening day, typified — fight back on the opening day, typified by this incredible shot from — typified by this incredible shot from emily pedersen, only the second hole in— from emily pedersen, only the second hole in one _ from emily pedersen, only the second hole in one in solheim cup history. she had _ hole in one in solheim cup history. she had a — hole in one in solheim cup history. she had a lot of high fives from everyone — she had a lot of high fives from everyone at the end, and help to get another— everyone at the end, and help to get another half point to chase down the americans — another half point to chase down the americans. look at the action, brittiantty— americans. look at the action, brilliantly deserved, the european team _ brilliantly deserved, the european team aiming to win the trophy for a record _ team aiming to win the trophy for a record third — team aiming to win the trophy for a record third time running. there was another— record third time running. there was another great rivalry on show in football last night, as the women's _ in football last night, as the women's nation league kicked off. and this will decide which countries qualify for next summers olympics. england managed to hold on to beat scotland, at sunderland's stadium of light, and so begin their quest to secure qualification for a team gb side at paris 2024. katie gornall was watching. a month on from their world cup heartache, england are back to winning ways, and in of those polled at stadium of light, they were given the toughest of tests. both teams, this was new territory, a brand—new

tournament with plenty at stake. scotland narrowly missed out on the world cup, spurred on by that disappointment, their star caroline weir tested earps, that one stone. scotland has been home to some bingo's best over the years, chief among them emily bronze. one deal soon became too as lauren hemp powered england further forward. soon became too as lauren hemp powered england furtherforward. at the moment england's concentration lapsed, scotland and kelly hanson pounced. fame and's noisy neighbours when i write back and it and causing plenty of problems, but england just about held on. wells were playing their first competitive match in 12 months, and they were caught cold when iceland's captain hit the heights. —— wales were playing. also influencing qualification for the next euros, wales had an extra incentive. cabbiejones came close with the equaliser never came. and with the equaliser never came. and with denmark and germany to come for wales, it only gets tougher from here. kitty gore knoll, bbc news in

sunderland. well ahead of the game, a minute silence, was held in memory of silence was held in memory of sheffield united midfielder, maddy cusack. cusack died on wednesday, at the age of 27, and had represented england at youth team level. she became the first player to reach 100 appearances for sheffield united's women's team last season, while she also worked in the club's marketing department. this silence one of many tributes to maddy. a real sense of shock across football. now, in rugby league, it was a wonderful night to be a wigan warriors fan, as they lifted the super league's, "league leaders shield" after beating leigh by 10 points to six, to finish the regular season top, after the closest finish this century. they ran in two early tries, from jai field and jake wardle, and then managed to hold on against the leopards, at leigh sports village. that meant they finished above catalans dragons and st helens,

who also won last night on points difference. so now its onto the play offs and the warriors will now have a home play off semifinal. so too will the dragons. leigh will face hull kingston rovers, in the play offs and st helens will take on _ warrington. salford miss out. max verstappen has secured pole position— max verstappen has secured pole position for the grand prix, bouncing _ position for the grand prix, bouncing back from last week and's mishap _ bouncing back from last week and's mishap for— bouncing back from last week and's mishap for the dutchman. he was a second _ mishap for the dutchman. he was a second clear of the really impressive oscar ps3, with norris in third place — impressive oscar ps3, with norris in third place. red bull could indeed secure _ third place. red bull could indeed secure the constructor's championship this weekend at the japanese — championship this weekend at the japanese grand prix, and notorious circuits _ japanese grand prix, and notorious circuits for — japanese grand prix, and notorious circuits for all those tight corners that often — circuits for all those tight corners that often find even experienced drivers. — that often find even experienced drivers. it — that often find even experienced drivers, it can really test them. it drivers, it can really test them. makes for an drivers, it can really test them. it makes for an exciting race when that happens. thank you very much, mike. let's check in with louise and the morning's weather. everybody bear these beautiful

pictures — everybody bear these beautiful pictures in mind for tomorrow, when i am standing under a cloud, wind and grainy— i am standing under a cloud, wind and grainy shots. absolutely gtorious _ and grainy shots. absolutely glorious this morning for many others — glorious this morning for many others. lots of sunshine coming through— others. lots of sunshine coming through and a lovely autumn day developing, and it is the autumn eguinox — developing, and it is the autumn eguinox as— developing, and it is the autumn equinox as well, so get out and enjoy— equinox as well, so get out and enjoy that — equinox as well, so get out and enjoy that daylight while we have it. enjoy that daylight while we have it as _ enjoy that daylight while we have it as you — enjoy that daylight while we have it. as you can see, a bit of cloud will it. as you can see, a bit of cloud witt mett— it. as you can see, a bit of cloud will melt away with a few scattered showers _ will melt away with a few scattered showers this morning, and then ctouding — showers this morning, and then clouding over from the west with the wind strengthening later on, but temperatures at around 12 to 18 degrees. — temperatures at around 12 to 18 degrees, that is the overall high. but we _ degrees, that is the overall high. but we have to draw your attention to what _ but we have to draw your attention to what was ex hurricane nigel, which _ to what was ex hurricane nigel, which has — to what was ex hurricane nigel, which has been moving its way across the atlantic, — which has been moving its way across the atlantic, and we can offer now, no longer— the atlantic, and we can offer now, no longer a — the atlantic, and we can offer now, no longer a hurricane, but injecting a bit more — no longer a hurricane, but injecting a bit more energy into our areas of low pressure moving in of the atlantic _ low pressure moving in of the atlantic. it does tend to happen at this time _ atlantic. it does tend to happen at this time of year, and that'll bring some _ this time of year, and that'll bring some weight and increasingly windy weather— some weight and increasingly windy weather and some very heavy rain once _ weather and some very heavy rain once again. — weather and some very heavy rain once again, particularly across west facing _ once again, particularly across west facing coast. so, we will start off through— facing coast. so, we will start off through saturday night seeing that

wet weather pushing its way steadily eastwards, and a lot of cloud around, _ eastwards, and a lot of cloud around, so _ eastwards, and a lot of cloud around, so in comparison to this morning. — around, so in comparison to this morning, where some of us started off with _ morning, where some of us started off with tow— morning, where some of us started off with low single figures, it'll be a _ off with low single figures, it'll be a mild _ off with low single figures, it'll be a mild start, with double digits guite _ be a mild start, with double digits quite wisely. but yes, it will be a lot quite wisely. but yes, it will be a tot of— quite wisely. but yes, it will be a tot of cloud — quite wisely. but yes, it will be a lot of cloud around first thing tomorrow morning, and also some rain as wett~ _ tomorrow morning, and also some rain as wett~ -- _ tomorrow morning, and also some rain as well. —— quite wisely. like a conveyor— as well. —— quite wisely. like a conveyor belt of wet weather being driven _ conveyor belt of wet weather being driven on _ conveyor belt of wet weather being driven on these skilful southerly winds, _ driven on these skilful southerly winds, and the worst always out to the west. — winds, and the worst always out to the west, starting out quite light, but starting to gather then in intensity— but starting to gather then in intensity across wales and north—west england moving its way through— north—west england moving its way through northern ireland and gradually into scotland. all of the time, _ gradually into scotland. all of the time, centraland gradually into scotland. all of the time, central and south—eastern areas _ time, central and south—eastern areas might keep some sunshine and some _ areas might keep some sunshine and some warmth, not out of the question that we _ some warmth, not out of the question that we see _ some warmth, not out of the question that we see temperatures peaking at 21 degrees, 70 fahrenheit above where _ 21 degrees, 70 fahrenheit above where they should be for this time of year _ where they should be for this time of year. but into the late afternoon, early evening, that rain accompanied with gale force gusts, 50, 60 _ accompanied with gale force gusts, 50, 60 mile an accompanied with gale force gusts, 50,60 mile an hourwinds accompanied with gale force gusts, 50,60 mile an hour winds will tend to 50, 60 mile an hour winds will tend to focus— 50, 60 mile an hour winds will tend to focus its— 50,60 mile an hour winds will tend to focus its attention across south—west scotland, and we could

see another 100 millimetres on top of an— see another 100 millimetres on top of an already pretty rain laden september. so, as we move into the treginning _ september. so, as we move into the beginning of next week, as looks tikety— beginning of next week, as looks likely it _ beginning of next week, as looks likely it will continue to stay wet and windy— likely it will continue to stay wet and windy at times. so, monday will start off drier and brighter, and we will have _ start off drier and brighter, and we will have showers and longer spells of rain. _ will have showers and longer spells of rain. and — will have showers and longer spells of rain, and gale force winds continue _ of rain, and gale force winds continue as well.— of rain, and gale force winds continue as well. back to you too. louise, continue as well. back to you too. louise. you _ continue as well. back to you too. louise, you said _ continue as well. back to you too. louise, you said the _ continue as well. back to you too. louise, you said the rain - continue as well. back to you too. louise, you said the rain bird - continue as well. back to you too. louise, you said the rain bird for. louise, you said the rain bird for tomorrow. louise, you said the rain bird for tomorrow— louise, you said the rain bird for tomorrow. . . ., . , tomorrow. and gale force winds, did ou hear tomorrow. and gale force winds, did you hearthat? _ tomorrow. and gale force winds, did you hear that? i _ tomorrow. and gale force winds, did you hear that? i was _ tomorrow. and gale force winds, did you hear that? i was plucking - tomorrow. and gale force winds, did you hear that? i was plucking that i you hear that? i was plucking that out. what are _ you hear that? i was plucking that out. what are your— you hear that? i was plucking that out. what are your plans - you hear that? i was plucking that out. what are your plans then? i i you hear that? i was plucking that i out. what are your plans then? i am here and i want _ out. what are your plans then? i am here and i want to _ out. what are your plans then? i am here and i want to come _ out. what are your plans then? i am here and i want to come into - out. what are your plans then? i am here and i want to come into work. out. what are your plans then? i am j here and i want to come into work in the morning. —— i was blocking that out. why would you commit with the sunshine, but that surely won't happen. sunshine, but that surely won't ha . en. ,, ., sunshine, but that surely won't hauen. ,, ., sunshine, but that surely won't ha en. ,, ., y., ., sunshine, but that surely won't ha en. ,, ., ,, ., . happen. should i let you into a secret? louise _ happen. should i let you into a secret? louise isn't _ happen. should i let you into a secret? louise isn't in - happen. should i let you into a secret? louise isn't in charge i happen. should i let you into a l secret? louise isn't in charge of the weather. she doesn't control it. shoot the messenger. == the weather. she doesn't control it. shoot the messenger.— the weather. she doesn't control it. shoot the messenger. -- don't shoot the messenger- _

universities are starting a new academic year but it seems that more and more students will be taking on a part—timejob alongside their course. a lot of universities had previously discouraged students from taking on paid work but that attitude is changing. research by the higher education policy institute found that nearly half of uk universities now promote part—time working on their websites. it also found that 55% of students are now doing paid work, compared with 45% this time last year. and one in five of those with jobs are working more than the 20 hours per week, above the limit recommended by universities. that's according to the national union of students. radio 4's money box reporter dan whitworth has been looking into this. we have been reporting on the study all morning. what does it tell is? i don't know how surprising it is, but i suppose it is the extent to which students are needing to work. the wa the students are needing to work. the way the higher education policy institute — way the higher education policy institute describes the findings of this, and — institute describes the findings of this, and as you said, nearly half of universities permitting part time

work, _ of universities permitting part time work. they— of universities permitting part time work, they describe it as a sea change — work, they describe it as a sea change in _ work, they describe it as a sea change in attitude from universities, because as you said in the introduction, ten, 20, certainly 30 or— the introduction, ten, 20, certainly 30 or 30 _ the introduction, ten, 20, certainly 30 or 30 years ago, they would actively— 30 or 30 years ago, they would actively discourage part—time work, and some _ actively discourage part—time work, and some universities even banned it. and some universities even banned it of— and some universities even banned it of 40 _ and some universities even banned it. of 40 years ago. you were there to study— it. of 40 years ago. you were there to study and — it. of 40 years ago. you were there to study and that was it, and they didn't— to study and that was it, and they didn't want— to study and that was it, and they didn't want anything distracting from _ didn't want anything distracting from that. i think now, a bit more real world — from that. i think now, a bit more real world 2023 cost of living issues, — real world 2023 cost of living issues, that isjust not possible any more. _ issues, that isjust not possible any more, and the institute wanted to put— any more, and the institute wanted to put some kind of scale on that. also remember that 30 years ago, when i was at university, there were no fees. that is the other bits. older financed from the universities, that is the other bits — universities, that is the other bits but _ universities, that is the other bits. but it is quite a big issue for students now. but bits. but it is quite a big issue for students now. �* ., ~ for students now. but part-time work for students now. but part-time work for students — for students now. but part-time work for students is _ for students now. but part-time work for students is a _ for students now. but part-time work for students is a good _ for students now. but part-time work for students is a good thing, - for students now. but part-time work for students is a good thing, isn't - for students is a good thing, isn't it was mike i worked behind the bar and owned few quid. it helps paper some stuff and a night out. it gave you value of money, and a sense of what it is worth. it you value of money, and a sense of what it is worth.— what it is worth. it isn't 'ust the benefit to i what it is worth. it isn't 'ust the benefit to the h what it is worth. it isn't just the benefit to the individual in - what it is worth. it isn't just the l benefit to the individual in terms of what — benefit to the individual in terms of what you talked about, but also for your—

of what you talked about, but also for your cv — of what you talked about, but also for your cv and employers when you're _ for your cv and employers when you're looking forjobs out of university, they appreciate that kind of— university, they appreciate that kind of work experience and it can help you _ kind of work experience and it can help you get another career. the issue _ help you get another career. the issue here, — help you get another career. the issue here, and busily the institute 'ust issue here, and busily the institute just observes this, and it is apolitical— just observes this, and it is apolitical and not campaigning, but i've apolitical and not campaigning, but we visited — apolitical and not campaigning, but i've visited saint andrew's university on the east coast of scotland — university on the east coast of scotland and spoke to the president of the _ scotland and spoke to the president of the student association and the issue _ of the student association and the issue he _ of the student association and the issue he has with part—time work is not part— issue he has with part—time work is not part work per se, 15 to 20 hours a week, _ not part work per se, 15 to 20 hours a week, up— not part work per se, 15 to 20 hours a week, up to — not part work per se, 15 to 20 hours a week, up to that kind of thing which _ a week, up to that kind of thing which is — a week, up to that kind of thing which is the general advice not to work— which is the general advice not to work more — which is the general advice not to work more than. that is fine. but once _ work more than. that is fine. but once you — work more than. that is fine. but once you work before 15 to 20 hours a week, _ once you work before 15 to 20 hours a week, because you need to, that is when _ a week, because you need to, that is when he _ a week, because you need to, that is when he told — a week, because you need to, that is when he told me it becomes a problem _ when he told me it becomes a problem |_ when he told me it becomes a roblem. ~ . ., ., , , problem. i think a lot more students are working — problem. i think a lot more students are working nowadays. _ problem. i think a lot more students are working nowadays. the - problem. i think a lot more students are working nowadays. the nature i problem. i think a lot more students| are working nowadays. the nature of that work— are working nowadays. the nature of that work is— are working nowadays. the nature of that work is also _ are working nowadays. the nature of that work is also changing, _ are working nowadays. the nature of that work is also changing, so - are working nowadays. the nature of that work is also changing, so with i that work is also changing, so with the group — that work is also changing, so with the group of— that work is also changing, so with the group of the _ that work is also changing, so with the group of the gig _ that work is also changing, so with the group of the gig economy, - the group of the gig economy, students — the group of the gig economy, students are _ the group of the gig economy, students are now _ the group of the gig economy, students are now looking - the group of the gig economy, students are now looking a - the group of the gig economy, students are now looking a lotj the group of the gig economy, - students are now looking a lot more insecure _ students are now looking a lot more insecure jobs — students are now looking a lot more insecure jobs were _ students are now looking a lot more insecure jobs were a _ students are now looking a lot more insecure jobs were a lot _ students are now looking a lot more insecure jobs were a lot more - insecure jobs were a lot more unreasonable _ insecure jobs were a lot more unreasonable working - insecure jobs were a lot more i unreasonable working contracts. insecure jobs were a lot more - unreasonable working contracts. they are also _ unreasonable working contracts. they are also getting — unreasonable working contracts. they are also getting paid _ unreasonable working contracts. they are also getting paid a _ unreasonable working contracts. they are also getting paid a lot _ unreasonable working contracts. they are also getting paid a lot less, - are also getting paid a lot less, because — are also getting paid a lot less, because of— are also getting paid a lot less, because of their— are also getting paid a lot less, because of their age, _ are also getting paid a lot less, because of their age, young - are also getting paid a lot less, - because of their age, young people are paid _ because of their age, young people are paid a _ because of their age, young people are paid a tot— because of their age, young people are paid a lot less _ because of their age, young people are paid a lot less than _ because of their age, young people are paid a lot less than their- are paid a lot less than their county, _ are paid a lot less than their county, dummett_ are paid a lot less than their. county, dummett counterparts are paid a lot less than their- county, dummett counterparts and cotties — county, dummett counterparts and cotties for _ county, dummett counterparts and cotties for the — county, dummett counterparts and collies for the same _ county, dummett counterparts and collies for the same kinds - county, dummett counterparts and collies for the same kinds of - county, dummett counterparts and collies for the same kinds of work. | collies for the same kinds of work. they— collies for the same kinds of work. they are _ collies for the same kinds of work. they are facing _ collies for the same kinds of work. they are facing these _ collies for the same kinds of work.

they are facing these pressures, i collies for the same kinds of work. | they are facing these pressures, so the same _ they are facing these pressures, so the same increases _ they are facing these pressures, so the same increases in _ they are facing these pressures, so the same increases in their- they are facing these pressures, so the same increases in their energyl the same increases in their energy bills and _ the same increases in their energy bills and rent _ the same increases in their energy bills and rent. the _ the same increases in their energy bills and rent. the same _ the same increases in their energy bills and rent. the same increasesj bills and rent. the same increases in their— bills and rent. the same increases in theirfood, _ bills and rent. the same increases in theirfood, essential— bills and rent. the same increases in their food, essential daily - in their food, essential daily things— in their food, essential daily thingsiust _ in their food, essential daily thingsiust to— in their food, essential daily things just to survive. - in their food, essential daily thingsjust to survive. —— . in their food, essential dailyi thingsjust to survive. —— paid in their food, essential daily i thingsjust to survive. —— paid a lot thingsjust to survive. —— paid a tot tess — thingsjust to survive. —— paid a tot less than _ thingsjust to survive. —— paid a lot less than their— thingsjust to survive. —— paid a lot less than their colleagues. i thingsjust to survive. —— paid a| lot less than their colleagues. it is very— lot less than their colleagues. it is very difficult _ lot less than their colleagues. it is very difficult to _ lot less than their colleagues. it is very difficult to be _ lot less than their colleagues. it is very difficult to be a - lot less than their colleagues. it is very difficult to be a students| is very difficult to be a students right— is very difficult to be a students right now— is very difficult to be a students right now i _ is very difficult to be a students riaht no , , is very difficult to be a students riuhtno , . , right now i suppose the concern is how it affect _ right now i suppose the concern is how it affect students. _ right now i suppose the concern is how it affect students. at - right now i suppose the concern is how it affect students. at the - how it affect students. at the hundred percent, _ how it affect students. at the hundred percent, and - how it affect students. at the hundred percent, and it- how it affect students. at the hundred percent, and it is. how it affect students. at the | hundred percent, and it is the pressure _ hundred percent, and it is the pressure that students face. talking about _ pressure that students face. talking about how _ pressure that students face. talking about how students get paid, the national— about how students get paid, the national minimum wage is £10 42 if you are _ national minimum wage is £10 42 if you are 23 — national minimum wage is £10 42 if you are 23 or— national minimum wage is £10 42 if you are 23 or older. if you're 18, 19 or— you are 23 or older. if you're 18, 19 or 20 — you are 23 or older. if you're 18, 19 or 20 working in a bar, it is nearly— 19 or 20 working in a bar, it is nearly £3— 19 or 20 working in a bar, it is nearly £3 less an hour, so that is obviously— nearly £3 less an hour, so that is obviously another point he was in particular— obviously another point he was in particular be happy about. but i think— particular be happy about. but i think again, another student i spoke to, a _ think again, another student i spoke to. a lady— think again, another student i spoke to, a lady who was in the 4p of her geography— to, a lady who was in the 4p of her geography degree, the way she summed it up to _ geography degree, the way she summed it up to me _ geography degree, the way she summed it up to me is pressure, because there _ it up to me is pressure, because there is— it up to me is pressure, because there is pressure when you are working — there is pressure when you are working -- _ there is pressure when you are working. —— the fourth year. she might— working. —— the fourth year. she might finish— working. —— the fourth year. she might finish were carbolated have to be in the _ might finish were carbolated have to be in the library early next day, and pressure when you not working to then try— and pressure when you not working to then try to— and pressure when you not working to then try to capture the rest of of your— then try to capture the rest of of your studies. —— catch up. | your studies. —— catch up. definitely your studies. —— catch up. i definitely impacts my studies because _ definitely impacts my studies because i_

definitely impacts my studies because i more _ definitely impacts my studies because i more time - definitely impacts my studies - because i more time constrained, compared — because i more time constrained, compared to— because i more time constrained, compared to other— because i more time constrained, compared to other students. - compared to other students. definitety— compared to other students. definitety a _ compared to other students. definitely a bit _ compared to other students. definitely a bit more - compared to other students. definitely a bit more time i compared to other students. - definitely a bit more time pressure when _ definitely a bit more time pressure when it— definitely a bit more time pressure when it comes _ definitely a bit more time pressure when it comes to _ definitely a bit more time pressure when it comes to deadlines - definitely a bit more time pressure when it comes to deadlines and - when it comes to deadlines and having — when it comes to deadlines and having to — when it comes to deadlines and having to be _ when it comes to deadlines and having to be a _ when it comes to deadlines and having to be a bit _ when it comes to deadlines and having to be a bit more - when it comes to deadlines and i having to be a bit more organised than working _ having to be a bit more organised than working around _ having to be a bit more organised than working around the - having to be a bit more organisedi than working around the part—time work— than working around the part—time work and _ than working around the part—time work and are — than working around the part—time work and are studying, _ than working around the part—time work and are studying, especially. work and are studying, especially because — work and are studying, especially because it — work and are studying, especially because it is _ work and are studying, especially because it is zero—hours - work and are studying, especially| because it is zero—hours contract, so it— because it is zero—hours contract, so it is— because it is zero—hours contract, so it is not— because it is zero—hours contract, so it is not always _ because it is zero—hours contract, so it is not always the _ because it is zero—hours contract, so it is not always the same - because it is zero—hours contract, so it is not always the same each| so it is not always the same each week _ so it is not always the same each week. sometimes _ so it is not always the same each week. sometimes i _ so it is not always the same each week. sometimes i will- so it is not always the same each week. sometimes i will be - so it is not always the same each i week. sometimes i will be working more, _ week. sometimes i will be working more. and — week. sometimes i will be working more. and i— week. sometimes i will be working more, and i will— week. sometimes i will be working more, and i will be _ week. sometimes i will be working more, and i will be working - week. sometimes i will be working more, and i will be working more, | more, and i will be working more, and other— more, and i will be working more, and other weeks— more, and i will be working more, and other weeks less. _ more, and i will be working more, and other weeks less. is- more, and i will be working more, and other weeks less.— and other weeks less. as talked about there. — and other weeks less. as talked about there, and _ and other weeks less. as talked about there, and also _ and other weeks less. as talked about there, and also in - and other weeks less. as talked about there, and also in your. about there, and also in your introduction, some statistics from the national union of students, it is important to highlight the job so students _ is important to highlight the job so students in part—time work, remember that limit— students in part—time work, remember that limit i_ students in part—time work, remember that limit i talked about, 15 to 20 hours _ that limit i talked about, 15 to 20 hours as— that limit i talked about, 15 to 20 hours as the official guidance, don't — hours as the official guidance, don't work more than that, because that is— don't work more than that, because that is the _ don't work more than that, because that is the point at which it stops you having — that is the point at which it stops you having a negative impact, this research _ you having a negative impact, this research from the us are just that one in— research from the us are just that one in five — research from the us are just that one in five students who are in part-time _ one in five students who are in part—time work are working more than 20 hours. _ part—time work are working more than 20 hours. and — part—time work are working more than 20 hours, and i think that overall, the expense i had it saint andrew's, speaking _ the expense i had it saint andrew's, speaking to— the expense i had it saint andrew's, speaking to officials as students, it risks _ speaking to officials as students, it risks this inequality and divide between — it risks this inequality and divide between those who don't need to do part-time _ between those who don't need to do part—time work and those who can't up part—time work and those who can't up or— part—time work and those who can't up or not— part—time work and those who can't up or not to — part—time work and those who can't up or not to. your maxi you are doing _ up or not to. your maxi you are doing more — up or not to. your maxi you are doing more on this today on money box? _ doing more on this today on money box? yes. — doing more on this today on money box? yes. at — doing more on this today on money box? yes, at 12 o'clock. five

minutes— box? yes, at 12 o'clock. five minutes dude _ box? yes, at 12 o'clock. five minutes dude nine _ box? yes, at 12 o'clock. five minutes dude nine is - box? yes, at 12 o'clock. five minutes dude nine is the - box? yes, at 12 o'clock. f a: minutes dude nine is the time. —— 855 is the time. tony blackburn is one of britain's best known radio djs but did you know he also tried his hand at becoming a singer, releasing around 30 singles and becoming an unlikely star of the northern soul scene? that's just one of the memories tony shared when he sat down for a chat about his one—man show. it's all about his 60 years in showbiz, as he explained to piers hopkirk. and good morning, everyone. welcome to the exciting new sound of radio one. from pirate radio pioneer to the voice that launched radio one, tony blackburn has racked up a scarcely conceivable 60 years in broadcasting. i mean, i rememberwhen i did my first programme on radio one, a journalist said to me, "what will you be doing next year?" and i thought, "that's a great criticism." but no, i mean, ialways thought it would go on, you know, for as long as i wanted it to.

but i didn't realise that at 80, i'd be travelling around the country with a theatre show, a sounds of the '605 theatre show, and also on radio two. you know, i mean, it's been wonderful. i love it. with more than 20 million people listening to those shows, it's little wonder that those early radio pioneers were elevated to superstar status. yeah, we were built up like rock stars, and in fact, we became bigger than the stars that we were actually putting on at one time. i mean, everywhere we went, we were mobbed. it was an amazing time. it was the golden age of radio. less well—known, perhaps, though — tony's attempts to break into the music scene. i was turned down by decca records very early on and i think they were probably right. but i did 29 singles. i couldn't get the djs to play the records, actually. there were a couple that i quite liked. they were all right. did you play them yourself? no, i wasn't allowed to. by god, if i'd been allowed to, i would have done. every other record. one track, though, did become a northern soul classic, released under the name lenny gamble.

i went to the wigan casino to appear there, which was the big dance hall place and they introduced me as lennie gamble and i came on stage and i could look... i saw the look of disappointment in people's faces. they thought, "my god, we bought a tony blackburn record." i love tuesdays, don't you? i certainly do, mate. it's one of the best i between monday and wednesday—type days. notoriety comes with a cost, though. paul whitehouse's mike smash was loosely based on tony. luckily, he loves it. i never, ever said "pop—a—doodle—do", but i do now. pop—a—doodle—tastic. and just as well that laughter�*s the best medicine. tony's just recovered from sepsis and for a while, it was touch and go. i didn't realise how unwell i was until i was in hospital and my whole family were around my bed and i thought, "oh my god." and i thought, "i've

got to recover." "they're not going to get my money yet." now back with a spring in his step, radio's great survivor says he's not ready to hang up his headphones just yet. piers hopkirk, bbc news. quite the career there from tony blackburn. stay with us. headlines coming up next.

in hello and welcome to the programme. in hello and welcome to the programme-— in hello and welcome to the rorramme. . , ., ._ programme. the headlines today, because to _ programme. the headlines today, because to help _ programme. the headlines today, because to help vulnerable - programme. the headlines today, | because to help vulnerable families with their energy bills. isn't a crisis is inevitable.— with their energy bills. isn't a crisis is inevitable. hello, you workinu crisis is inevitable. hello, you working wonders. _ crisis is inevitable. hello, you working wonders. it's - crisis is inevitable. hello, you working wonders. it's been i crisis is inevitable. hello, you| working wonders. it's been an extraordinary and distressing week. russett— extraordinary and distressing week. russell brand makes his first public comments since being accused of rape and sexual assault and he criticises the media. . , ., the media. families waiting anxiously — the media. families waiting anxiously for _ the media. families waiting anxiously for a _ the media. families waiting anxiously for a donor - the media. families waiting anxiously for a donor for . the media. families waiting i anxiously for a donor for organ transplants for their children. the

to - two transplants for their children. the top two sites _ transplants for their children. the top two sites in paris, ireland and south africa clash to decide who takes control of the group which includes scotland. sir michael caine on his new film inspired by a true story. and there are hints that retirement may not be far off. speaking from the point of view of the professor, you do not get many leading _ the professor, you do not get many leading roles at 90!— leading roles at 90! good morning. there weekend _ leading roles at 90! good morning. there weekend are _ leading roles at 90! good morning. there weekend are shaping - leading roles at 90! good morning. there weekend are shaping up - leading roles at 90! good morning. there weekend are shaping up to i leading roles at 90! good morning. | there weekend are shaping up to be leading roles at 90! good morning. i there weekend are shaping up to be a tale of two halves, not a bad start on saturday, sunny spells were most of us, clouding overfrom on saturday, sunny spells were most of us, clouding over from the west later in the day with rain into northern ireland, that will spark some wet and windy weather for some of us for sunday. all the details coming up shortly. good morning, to saturday the 23rd of september. urgent action is needed to help vulnerable energy customers this winter according to a group of cross—party mps. thea;r customers this winter according to a

group of cross-party mps.— customers this winter according to a group of cross-party mps. they say a new energy — group of cross-party mps. they say a new energy crisis _ group of cross-party mps. they say a new energy crisis this _ group of cross-party mps. they say a new energy crisis this winter - group of cross-party mps. they say a new energy crisis this winter is - new energy crisis this winter is inevitable and are calling for a number of new measures including the abolition of standing charges saying customers should only pay for that they use. last winter was hard for many households with soaring energy bills eating into budgets. this new report from a cross—party committee of mps once this winter could be even worse with those predicted to stay high, what are cost—of—living pressures and accumulated energy debt. it adds an announcement of support from the government is long overdue. . , ., overdue. clearly the government ste ed overdue. clearly the government stepped op _ overdue. clearly the government stepped up to — overdue. clearly the government stepped up to the _ overdue. clearly the government stepped up to the plate - overdue. clearly the government stepped up to the plate last - overdue. clearly the government stepped up to the plate last yearj stepped up to the plate last year but we want to make sure that the energy companies and consumer groups or looking out for vulnerable consumers. i think the first thing is the government needs to get some sort of show data vulnerable households, what support there will be. , ., households, what support there will be. ,., ., ,, , households, what support there will be. . . be. the report makes specific recommendations _ be. the report makes specific recommendations including i be. the report makes specific - recommendations including ensuring all house also missed out on the energy bill support kim last winter

received a payment immediately. extending the ones who discount, considering implementing a form of social power, working to replace the current unfair and aggressive standing charge structure and accelerating the smart meter roll—out. the mp5 also urged ofgem to take steps to ensure all customers are given more time, attention and support from their energy supplier. the report follows an inquiry on how government and energy companies can prepare for the winter. mps heard last year some people were turning to dangerous coping mechanisms and making significant sacrifices to heat their homes and her excess winter deaths caused by living in cold and damp homes increased by nearly 50% to 4700. homes increased by nearly 5096 to 4700. ., , , ., 4700. people needing help that never needed our 4700. people needing help that never needed your help _ 4700. people needing help that never needed your help before _ 4700. people needing help that never needed your help before and - 4700. people needing help that never needed your help before and that - needed your help before and that makes me worry about the winter. people struggling and it's quite warm, but will it be like in december, january, february four and it's really cold? the

december, january, february four and it's really cold?— it's really cold? the government said the energy _ it's really cold? the government said the energy price _ it's really cold? the government said the energy price guarantee| said the energy price guarantee remains in place to help protect people until april next year if energy prices rise above 3000 per year an additional targeted support is available to those most in need. energy 5 supplier seven customer support to provide a top investor to expand customer service teams. ofgem says it has shown that will take action when suppliers are not supporting those who are struggling. it struggling. it said it would keep standing charges under review. it is approaching five past nine. one week since the accusations are matched against russell brand and we have had comments from him overnight. have had comments from him overnight-— have had comments from him overniaht. . ~ , ., , overnight. thank you. the first ublic overnight. thank you. the first public statement _ overnight. thank you. the first public statement he _ overnight. thank you. the first public statement he has - overnight. thank you. the first public statement he has made | overnight. thank you. the first - public statement he has made since those allegations were made a week ago. in a video posted on his youtube channel he did not directly address the claims that thanked supporters for questioning media reports. he criticised the government and tech companies. simon jones has this.

obviously, it's been an extraordinary and distressing week, and i thank you very much for your support and for questioning the information that you've been presented with. july 1st, 2012, was when my rape happened. this week, russell brand faced allegations of rape and sexual assault following claims by four women made in an investigation by channel four�*s dispatches and the sunday times, claims he had previously denied. he insisted his relationships had always been consensual. the bbc also heard from one woman who said in 2008, in this building in los angeles, where russell brand was recording his radio 2 programme, he allegedly exposed himself to her in a bathroom beforejoking about the incident minutes later on air. and one comedian who worked with russell brand in the early 2000 said he had had concerns about his behaviour, claims mr brand has not responded to. a lot of the modelling | agents would sit down and tell their models, - tell their stables, warn them

about him. things like, you know, - people go back to his house and they fooled around and then if they didn'ti want to go all the way, _ he had a reputation for sometimes getting angry or a bit nasty if people wouldn't sleep i with him the first time. youtube has now suspended russell brand's channels from making money from adverts for violating its creator responsibility policy. the culture, media and sport committee had expressed concerns about mr brand being able to monetise his content, something the comedian hits out at on his latest video. by now, you're probably aware that the british government have asked big tech platforms to censor our online content and that some online platforms have complied with that request. in this three—minute video, russell brand does not directly address the allegations he's been facing, but he does talk about what he calls "media corruption and collusion". the bbc has made several requests

to speak to mr brand over the past week, but he has chosen to talk directly to his followers on social media rather than facing outside scrutiny. russell brand says he'll post another video on monday as investigations into his alleged behaviour continue. simon jones, bbc news. dozens of company bosses and scraps have signed a letter urging rishi sunak to committee hs2 amid reports he is planning to scrap the birmingham to manchester section. charlotte rose has more. good morning. he is facing real pressure to clarify what he is going to do, as are the other parties.- as are the other parties. good morning- _ as are the other parties. good morning- at — as are the other parties. good morning. at the _ as are the other parties. good morning. at the moment - as are the other parties. good morning. at the moment the l morning. at the moment the government has not said it is going to scrap the birmingham to manchester line but it has in the past week refused to commit to it with the chancellor saying it's always right that discussions are held when big project budgets over

one and let's be clear. hs2 has over one, originally projected costing £55 billion, the latest estimates put it at 71 billion. the times newspaper this morning reports that jeremy hunt and the prime minister are considering scrapping or at least delaying last leg of the road. prompting huge anger from least delaying last leg of the road. prompting huge angerfrom businesses like manchester airport and virgin as well as business groups like the northern powerhouse partnership. the director says the cancellation of this leg would be a huge mistake. mrs up and coming largely from number— mrs up and coming largely from numberten andi mrs up and coming largely from numberten and i hope mrs up and coming largely from number ten and i hope the mrs up and coming largely from numberten and i hope the prime minister— numberten and i hope the prime minister takes the weekend to reflect— minister takes the weekend to reflect on being a northern mp and what he _ reflect on being a northern mp and what he should put first, the future of the _ what he should put first, the future of the country with the short—term interests _ of the country with the short—term interests of — of the country with the short—term interests of the conservative party because _ interests of the conservative party because former tory leaders and britain's — because former tory leaders and britain's leading business people are telling him he needs to think again— are telling him he needs to think again before he makes what might be his worst _ again before he makes what might be his worst decision as prime minister if he cancels— his worst decision as prime minister if he cancels this next week. there also been a _ if he cancels this next week. there also been a huge _ if he cancels this next week. there also been a huge backlash - if he cancels this next week. there also been a huge backlash from i if he cancels this next week. ii—urr also been a huge backlash from the

former premier mr borisjohnson his sister delivering a mutilated version of hs2 makes no sense and has described this charter about cancellation as treasury driven nonsense but we have to remember backin nonsense but we have to remember back in 2019 the borisjohnson government cancelled a section of the original route hsz, going from birmingham to leeds, also on so it seems it's maybe easier to advocate for these big project when i do not have to find the money to pay for them. but having said that, boris johnson rightly makes the point is well has come at the most difficult time when conservative mps are about to about to head to manchester for the annual conference. from the labour party perspective sir keir starmer says he has committed to hs2 but others in the party are cautious saying they need to see a revised price tag when it has accounted for inflation coming later in the year. charlotte, thank you. us presidential biden plans to give ukraine advanced long—range missiles

to help with its ongoing counteroffensive, according to us media. this video authenticated by bbc verify shows a mess striking the headquarters of the russian black sea fleet in crimea yesterday. the ukrainian military source said the attack was carried out using the soil supplied by britain and france. people living with one covid after being hospitalised are more likely to have damaged to mega audience. mri scans of more than 250 people showed there were three times more likely to have abnormalities in the lungs, brain and kidneys. most university students are taking on part—timejobs at a university students are taking on part—time jobs at a cost of living crisis continues. research by the higher education policy institute found nearly half of universities, many of which previously discouraged iugghng many of which previously discouraged juggling studies and paid work, promote part—timejobs for students on their website. the head of uk sport says pollution is in rivers and seas is harming team gb stance at the olympics. dean katherine grainger made the comments after a

series of incidents in which water companies discharge sewage into seas and rivers because heavy rain overwhelmed the system. anything that is in the way _ overwhelmed the system. anything that is in the way of— overwhelmed the system. anything that is in the way of that, _ overwhelmed the system. anything that is in the way of that, that - overwhelmed the system. anything that is in the way of that, that is i that is in the way of that, that is frustrating and causes problems, either to the ability for the athletes to perform their health, it's frustrating because obviously there's so much time and effort and energy and investment going into the moments for the athletes and for the public and to take sometimes they get set back or stop because, it's just an environment we can do things above, is restricted. taste just an environment we can do things above, is restricted.— above, is restricted. we are hoping to talk to louise _ above, is restricted. we are hoping to talk to louise who _ above, is restricted. we are hoping to talk to louise who is _ above, is restricted. we are hoping to talk to louise who is going i above, is restricted. we are hoping to talk to louise who is going to i to talk to louise who is going to look at the weather but she tells us it's very changeable but today is perhaps the best day, we will take you back to police as soon as we have established the line. it is 11 minutes past nine. the family of the three—year—old boy living with a rare form of liver cancer are leading a new nhs campaign designed

to call for more parents to opt in child organ donation. 233 children across the uk are currently waiting for a transplant but last year there were just 40 organ donors under the age of 18. we have been finding out more. ralph is a gorgeous, cheeky, full of life livable really. you will not know who the soul, when you see him now. injanuary ralph was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer and after ten rounds of chemo, a multi—organ transplant is his best chance of survival. multi-organ transplant is his best chance of survival.— multi-organ transplant is his best chance of survival.- my i chance of survival. daddy! my husband could _ chance of survival. daddy! my husband could happen - chance of survival. daddy! my husband could happen a i chance of survival. daddy! my| husband could happen a donor chance of survival. daddy! my i husband could happen a donor but with multi—organ it needs to be a size match from another child of a similar age. size match from another child of a similar age-— size match from another child of a similaraue. �* ' ., , ., similar age. between 21 on last year there were just _ similar age. between 21 on last year there were just 40 _ similar age. between 21 on last year there were just 40 child _ similar age. between 21 on last year there were just 40 child organ i there were just 40 child organ donors compared to more than 250 children currently waiting for a transplant. it

children currently waiting for a transplant-— children currently waiting for a translant. . ., ~ transplant. it is torture. when we find ourselves _ transplant. it is torture. when we find ourselves in _ transplant. it is torture. when we find ourselves in this _ transplant. it is torture. when we find ourselves in this position i transplant. it is torture. when we find ourselves in this position you start— find ourselves in this position you start digging _ find ourselves in this position you start digging into— find ourselves in this position you start digging into the _ find ourselves in this position you start digging into the statistics i start digging into the statistics yourself — start digging into the statistics yourself and _ start digging into the statistics yourself. and they— start digging into the statistics yourself. and they speak - start digging into the statistics yourself. and they speak for i yourself. and they speak for themselves. _ yourself. and they speak for themselves. we _ yourself. and they speak for themselves. we both- yourself. and they speak for themselves. we both have i yourself. and they speak for i themselves. we both have our yourself. and they speak for - themselves. we both have our loud and we _ themselves. we both have our loud and we never— themselves. we both have our loud and we never mean _ themselves. we both have our loud and we never mean they— themselves. we both have our loud and we never mean they might i themselves. we both have our loud. and we never mean they might move themselves. we both have our loud i and we never mean they might move at and we never mean they might move at a phone _ and we never mean they might move at a phone signal— and we never mean they might move at a phone signal because _ and we never mean they might move at a phone signal because we _ and we never mean they might move at a phone signal because we may- and we never mean they might move at a phone signal because we may be i a phone signal because we may be called _ a phone signal because we may be called at _ a phone signal because we may be called at any — a phone signal because we may be called at any time. _ a phone signal because we may be called at any time. it _ a phone signal because we may be called at any time. it feels - a phone signal because we may be called at any time. it feels like i called at any time. it feels like we're — called at any time. it feels like we're limbo— called at any time. it feels like we're limbo because _ called at any time. it feels like we're limbo because we - called at any time. it feels like| we're limbo because we cannot called at any time. it feels like - we're limbo because we cannot really progress _ we're limbo because we cannot really progress with — we're limbo because we cannot really progress with our— we're limbo because we cannot really progress with our lives. _ we're limbo because we cannot really progress with our lives. we _ we're limbo because we cannot really progress with our lives. we cannot i progress with our lives. we cannot progress _ progress with our lives. we cannot progress with _ progress with our lives. we cannot progress with the _ progress with our lives. we cannot progress with the life _ progress with our lives. we cannot progress with the life of _ progress with our lives. we cannot progress with the life of her - progress with our lives. we cannot progress with the life of her son i progress with the life of her son until— progress with the life of her son until something _ progress with the life of her son until something happens. - progress with the life of her son until something happens. building on the oruan until something happens. building on the organ register _ until something happens. building on the organ register is _ until something happens. building on the organ register is hard _ until something happens. building on the organ register is hard to - the organ register is hard to process because you know the only thing that can save your child as the arrogance of another child and especially in the case of wealth that has to be a size match and it is incredibly hard for us to think about that other side. —— the organs of another child. molar about that other side. -- the organs of another child.— of another child. now they are meetin: of another child. now they are meeting another _ of another child. now they are meeting another set _ of another child. now they are meeting another set of - of another child. now they are | meeting another set of parents of another child. now they are i meeting another set of parents who decided to donate the organs of the child. 3 decided to donate the organs of the child. �* ~' decided to donate the organs of the child. �* ~ , ., ., , ,, child. a week prior to his passing he said money — child. a week prior to his passing he said money i _ child. a week prior to his passing he said money i want _ child. a week prior to his passing he said money i want mummy i child. a week prior to his passing l he said money i want mummy and child. a week prior to his passing - he said money i want mummy and daddy to be proud of me. if you think

about his life and what he has done, we never forget how proud we are. ari donated seven organs and save the lives of two children for me if there was nothing more that could be done for me but someone else had the chance because my organs might help them, why wouldn't i do that? there is 1% of children _ them, why wouldn't i do that? there is 1% of children that _ them, why wouldn't i do that? there is 1% of children that die _ them, why wouldn't i do that? there is 1% of children that die in _ them, why wouldn't i do that? there is 1% of children that die in the - is i% of children that die in the right— is i% of children that die in the right circumstances— is i% of children that die in the right circumstances to - is i% of children that die in the right circumstances to be - is i% of children that die in the - right circumstances to be considered for organ— right circumstances to be considered for organ donation— right circumstances to be considered for organ donation so _ right circumstances to be considered for organ donation so that _ right circumstances to be considered for organ donation so that already. for organ donation so that already narrows _ for organ donation so that already narrows down _ for organ donation so that already narrows down the _ for organ donation so that already narrows down the amount - for organ donation so that already narrows down the amount of- for organ donation so that already. narrows down the amount of people and children— narrows down the amount of people and children that _ narrows down the amount of people and children that can _ narrows down the amount of people and children that can donate - narrows down the amount of people and children that can donate their. and children that can donate their organs _ and children that can donate their organs and — and children that can donate their organs. and that _ and children that can donate their organs. and that is— and children that can donate their organs. and that is right - and children that can donate their organs. and that is right there - and children that can donate their organs. and that is right there isi organs. and that is right there is such_ organs. and that is right there is such a _ organs. and that is right there is such a low— organs. and that is right there is such a low rate _ organs. and that is right there is such a low rate of _ organs. and that is right there is such a low rate of paediatric- organs. and that is right there is. such a low rate of paediatric organ donations— such a low rate of paediatric organ donations that _ such a low rate of paediatric organ donations that are _ such a low rate of paediatric organ donations that are happening. - such a low rate of paediatric organ donations that are happening. i i donations that are happening. i often donations that are happening. often say the girl that has his heart, does she have the same smile? the bird that has five of his organs, to receive and need and receive five organs, we can only

imagine what his parents and for patch i was going through. —— the boy that has. hearing today that his parents made a choice in making that incredible decision gives us comfort to know it can be a positive thing. i think we can say to any parent we lost our— i think we can say to any parent we lost our son— i think we can say to any parent we lost our son and _ i think we can say to any parent we lost our son and it _ i think we can say to any parent we lost our son and it is _ i think we can say to any parent we lost our son and it is tragic, - i think we can say to any parent we lost our son and it is tragic, you . lost our son and it is tragic, you know? — lost our son and it is tragic, you know? we — lost our son and it is tragic, you know? we grieve _ lost our son and it is tragic, you know? we grieve and _ lost our son and it is tragic, you know? we grieve and mourn. lost our son and it is tragic, you| know? we grieve and mourn the lost our son and it is tragic, you - know? we grieve and mourn the loss of our— know? we grieve and mourn the loss of our son— know? we grieve and mourn the loss of our son but— know? we grieve and mourn the loss of our son but we _ know? we grieve and mourn the loss of our son but we have _ know? we grieve and mourn the loss of our son but we have turned - know? we grieve and mourn the loss of our son but we have turned that i of our son but we have turned that loss into _ of our son but we have turned that loss into a — of our son but we have turned that loss into a celebration. _ of our son but we have turned that loss into a celebration. hello! - of our son but we have turned that loss into a celebration. hello! and| loss into a celebration. hello! and we know— loss into a celebration. hello! and we know through _ loss into a celebration. hello! and we know through the _ loss into a celebration. hello! and we know through the sacrifice - loss into a celebration. hello! and we know through the sacrifice of. loss into a celebration. hello! and i we know through the sacrifice of him donating _ we know through the sacrifice of him donating his— we know through the sacrifice of him donating his organs _ we know through the sacrifice of him donating his organs and _ we know through the sacrifice of him donating his organs and those - donating his organs and those children— donating his organs and those children living _ donating his organs and those children living today— donating his organs and those children living today with - donating his organs and thosel children living today with those organs. — children living today with those organs. it — children living today with those organs, it means _ children living today with those organs, it means that - children living today with those organs, it means that he - children living today with those organs, it means that he has. children living today with those - organs, it means that he has legacy. our thanks— organs, it means that he has legacy. our thanks to — organs, it means that he has legacy. our thanks to the _ organs, it means that he has legacy. our thanks to the families _ organs, it means that he has legacy. our thanks to the families there - organs, it means that he has legacy. our thanks to the families there fori our thanks to the families there for

talking to us about aari. we are joined by anthony clarkson from nhs blood and transplant and paycheques with her dad terry, that is terry! how are you? i with her dad terry, that is terry! how are you?— with her dad terry, that is terry! how are you? i am very well. i will wait for her _ how are you? i am very well. i will wait for her to _ how are you? i am very well. i will wait for her to come _ how are you? i am very well. i will wait for her to come through, - how are you? i am very well. i will wait for her to come through, she | how are you? i am very well. i will. wait for her to come through, she is busy— wait for her to come through, she is busy playing — wait for her to come through, she is busy playing in the other room. and that tells us — busy playing in the other room. jifuc that tells us anything. she busy playing in the other room. a"u:c that tells us anything. she received her donor heart injune. and she is too busy to go on the telly because she has more important stuff to do! i love this! terry, i will give you a second to go and grab tricks and i will have a chat with anthony. i love this, don't you? i think the parents of aari, they did so well, the fact is we can ask for donors and when it's a chance, it is even more emotive because and i think

there is a kind of thing, everyone would say yes straightaway to receiving a donor organ if their child needed it but the pain of having your child touched after you lose them, that is much more difficult and that's the kind of assistance, isn't it?— difficult and that's the kind of assistance, isn't it? this is the difficult issue _ assistance, isn't it? this is the difficult issue and _ assistance, isn't it? this is the difficult issue and no _ assistance, isn't it? this is the difficult issue and no one - assistance, isn't it? this is the | difficult issue and no one wants assistance, isn't it? this is the - difficult issue and no one wants to consider— difficult issue and no one wants to consider your child dying so if you have _ consider your child dying so if you have not— consider your child dying so if you have not thought about organ donation _ have not thought about organ donation and you are asked to donate their organs, it's really difficult. of course — their organs, it's really difficult. of course people think about the of course people think about the operation — of course people think about the operation that there would have an so on _ operation that there would have an so on and — operation that there would have an so on and so forth but let me do this we — so on and so forth but let me do this we talk— so on and so forth but let me do this we talk to the families and we talk them — this we talk to the families and we talk them through it and its highly professional, we take the families, they have — professional, we take the families, they have the decision, we go with them _ they have the decision, we go with them through the whole process and actually— them through the whole process and actually many families that they might— actually many families that they might get a lot of comfort from donating — might get a lot of comfort from donating the organs of the child because — donating the organs of the child because they know other families are desperately waiting to save the life of a child — desperately waiting to save the life of a child. , ,, ., i. desperately waiting to save the life of a child. , ~' ., ,, . of a child. terry i know you are waitin:

of a child. terry i know you are waiting for— of a child. terry i know you are waiting for beatrix _ of a child. terry i know you are waiting for beatrix but - of a child. terry i know you are waiting for beatrix but you - of a child. terry i know you are | waiting for beatrix but you have been through this exact experience, harbinger, with your first choice? that is right. in 2018 we lost our daughter— that is right. in 2018 we lost our daughter isabel— that is right. in 2018 we lost our daughter isabel and _ that is right. in 2018 we lost our daughter isabel and we - that is right. in 2018 we lost our daughter isabel and we were - that is right. in 2018 we lost our. daughter isabel and we were faced with the _ daughter isabel and we were faced with the organ _ daughter isabel and we were faced with the organ donation _ daughter isabel and we were faced with the organ donation question l daughter isabel and we were faced . with the organ donation question and to highlight _ with the organ donation question and to hightightiust— with the organ donation question and to highlightjust how— with the organ donation question and to highlightjust how important - to highlightjust how important discussions _ to highlightjust how important discussions are _ to highlightjust how important discussions are around - to highlightjust how important discussions are around organ l discussions are around organ donation _ discussions are around organ donation when _ discussions are around organ donation when we _ discussions are around organ donation when we were - discussions are around organl donation when we were asked discussions are around organ - donation when we were asked that question— donation when we were asked that question my— donation when we were asked that question my initial— donation when we were asked that question my initial response - donation when we were asked that question my initial response was l donation when we were asked that . question my initial response was no. and my— question my initial response was no. and my partner— question my initial response was no. and my partner cheryl— question my initial response was no. and my partner cheryl said - question my initial response was no. and my partner cheryl said yes. - question my initial response was no. and my partner cheryl said yes. wel and my partner cheryl said yes. we were _ and my partner cheryl said yes. we were both _ and my partner cheryl said yes. we were both sharing _ and my partner cheryl said yes. we were both sharing the _ and my partner cheryl said yes. we were both sharing the same - and my partner cheryl said yes. we i were both sharing the same emotions, the same _ were both sharing the same emotions, the same grief, — were both sharing the same emotions, the same grief, the _ were both sharing the same emotions, the same grief, the overwhelming - the same grief, the overwhelming loss of— the same grief, the overwhelming loss of the — the same grief, the overwhelming loss of the trauma _ the same grief, the overwhelming loss of the trauma but _ the same grief, the overwhelming loss of the trauma but for - the same grief, the overwhelming loss of the trauma but for some . loss of the trauma but for some reason — loss of the trauma but for some reason we — loss of the trauma but for some reason we processed _ loss of the trauma but for some reason we processed that - loss of the trauma but for some i reason we processed that moment differentty~ — reason we processed that moment differently. and _ reason we processed that moment differently. and when _ reason we processed that moment differently. and when we - reason we processed that moment differently. and when we talked i differently. and when we talked about _ differently. and when we talked about it — differently. and when we talked about it since, _ differently. and when we talked about it since, we _ differently. and when we talked about it since, we brought- differently. and when we talked about it since, we brought it - differently. and when we talked . about it since, we brought it down to a prior— about it since, we brought it down to a prior seed _ about it since, we brought it down to a prior seed of _ about it since, we brought it down to a prior seed of thought - about it since, we brought it down to a prior seed of thought that - to a prior seed of thought that cheryl— to a prior seed of thought that cheryl had _ to a prior seed of thought that cheryl had had. _ to a prior seed of thought that cheryl had had. she _ to a prior seed of thought that cheryl had had. she had - to a prior seed of thought that cheryl had had. she had readl to a prior seed of thought that| cheryl had had. she had read a magazine — cheryl had had. she had read a magazine article _ cheryl had had. she had read a magazine article about - cheryl had had. she had read a magazine article about child i cheryl had had. she had read a i magazine article about child organ donation, — magazine article about child organ donation, never— magazine article about child organ donation, never expecting - magazine article about child organ donation, never expecting to - magazine article about child organ donation, never expecting to use i donation, never expecting to use that thought _

donation, never expecting to use that thought or— donation, never expecting to use that thought or for— donation, never expecting to use that thought or for it _ donation, never expecting to use that thought or for it to - donation, never expecting to use that thought or for it to come - donation, never expecting to use that thought or for it to come toi that thought or for it to come to the fore — that thought or for it to come to the fore hut— that thought or for it to come to the fore but life _ that thought or for it to come to the fore but life put _ that thought or for it to come to the fore but life put us - that thought or for it to come to the fore but life put us in - that thought or for it to come to the fore but life put us in a - the fore but life put us in a position— the fore but life put us in a position in— the fore but life put us in a position in the _ the fore but life put us in a position in the prior- the fore but life put us in a - position in the prior discussion enabled — position in the prior discussion enabled cheryl— position in the prior discussion enabled cheryl to— position in the prior discussion enabled cheryl to process - position in the prior discussion enabled cheryl to process buti position in the prior discussion - enabled cheryl to process but better than t _ enabled cheryl to process but better than i could — enabled cheryl to process but better than i could on— enabled cheryl to process but better than i could on to _ enabled cheryl to process but better than i could on to say— enabled cheryl to process but better than i could on to say yes. _ enabled cheryl to process but better than i could on to say yes. and - enabled cheryl to process but better than i could on to say yes. and so. than i could on to say yes. and so we did _ than i could on to say yes. and so we did agree _ than i could on to say yes. and so we did agree to— than i could on to say yes. and so we did agree to the _ than i could on to say yes. and so we did agree to the donation, - than i could on to say yes. and so we did agree to the donation, it's| we did agree to the donation, it's all down — we did agree to the donation, it's all down to— we did agree to the donation, it's all down to the _ we did agree to the donation, it's all down to the prior _ we did agree to the donation, it's all down to the prior discussion. i all down to the prior discussion. and it _ all down to the prior discussion. and it looks— all down to the prior discussion. and it looks like _ all down to the prior discussion. and it looks like tricks _ all down to the prior discussion. and it looks like tricks may - all down to the prior discussion. and it looks like tricks may be l and it looks like tricks may be joining us! laughter. just to highlight the importance of this, atthough _ just to highlight the importance of this, although organ— just to highlight the importance of this, although organ donation- just to highlight the importance of this, although organ donation the| this, although organ donation the lies this, although organ donation the ties to _ this, although organ donation the ties to process— this, although organ donation the lies to process that _ this, although organ donation the lies to process that moment - this, although organ donation the lies to process that moment in i this, although organ donation the . lies to process that moment in time you are _ lies to process that moment in time you are asked _ lies to process that moment in time you are asked-— you are asked. anthony, what this comes down _ you are asked. anthony, what this comes down to _ you are asked. anthony, what this comes down to is _ you are asked. anthony, what this comes down to is parents - you are asked. anthony, what this comes down to is parents and - you are asked. anthony, what this comes down to is parents and onej comes down to is parents and one child can help so many people and thenif child can help so many people and then if you turn that on its head and no means a lot of other children lose out and that is what is so fundamental here, someone saying yes

just once can help a number of children. ~ , , ., ., , children. absolutely, one family sa inc children. absolutely, one family saying yes _ children. absolutely, one family saying yes could _ children. absolutely, one family saying yes could save _ children. absolutely, one family saying yes could save the - children. absolutely, one family saying yes could save the lives i children. absolutely, one family| saying yes could save the lives of our children and of course the impact — our children and of course the impact that has wider on their family— impact that has wider on their family and their loved ones is huge. 0n the _ family and their loved ones is huge. 0n the families that say yes get huge _ 0n the families that say yes get huge comfort from that, knowing that the legacy— huge comfort from that, knowing that the legacy of their child has gone on to— the legacy of their child has gone on to save — the legacy of their child has gone on to save the lives of other children _ on to save the lives of other children. it is amazing, really, for those _ children. it is amazing, really, for those that— children. it is amazing, really, for those that we understand how difficult — those that we understand how difficult it is and is terry said, thinking — difficult it is and is terry said, thinking about it ahead of time and having _ thinking about it ahead of time and having that conversation helps that decision— having that conversation helps that decision at— having that conversation helps that decision at that time, the most awful— decision at that time, the most awful time in their lives. you cannot imagine _ awful time in their lives. you cannot imagine having - awful time in their lives. gm. cannot imagine having to think about because you would be so excited about the baby that is arriving at the child that you have. terry, i think beatrix is being elusive, i get that. think beatrix is being elusive, i net that. , ., , , get that. give me two seconds, i will shout _ get that. give me two seconds, i will shout her _ get that. give me two seconds, i will shout her back. _ get that. give me two seconds, i will shout her back. she - get that. give me two seconds, i will shout her back. she has - get that. give me two seconds, i will shout her back. she has got| will shout her back. she has got better stuff _ will shout her back. she has got better stuff to _ will shout her back. she has got better stuff to be _ will shout her back. she has got

better stuff to be doing. - will shout her back. she has got better stuff to be doing. she - will shout her back. she has got better stuff to be doing. she is| better stuff to be doing. she is cominu! better stuff to be doing. she is coming! we — better stuff to be doing. she is coming! we want _ better stuff to be doing. she is coming! we want to _ better stuff to be doing. she is coming! we want to see - better stuff to be doing. she is coming! we want to see the i coming! we want to see the superstar, don't we? 50 coming! we want to see the superstar, don't we? so who is on there? good _ superstar, don't we? so who is on there? good morning! _ superstar, don't we? so who is on there? good morning! how- superstar, don't we? so who is on there? good morning! how are i superstar, don't we? so who is on | there? good morning! how are we! ter , tell there? good morning! how are we! terry. tell us _ there? good morning! how are we! terry, tell us how _ there? good morning! how are we! terry, tell us how she _ there? good morning! how are we! terry, tell us how she cheers - terry, tell us how she cheers because obviously you spoke about isabel. but then, who would have known, down the line you would have beenin known, down the line you would have been in the opposite situation? yes. been in the opposite situation? yes, comletel been in the opposite situation? yes, completely unbelievable. it was mind blowing _ completely unbelievable. it was mind blowing that — completely unbelievable. it was mind blowing that that _ completely unbelievable. it was mind blowing that that happened. - completely unbelievable. it was mind blowing that that happened. 0n - completely unbelievable. it was mind blowing that that happened. 0n go. l blowing that that happened. 0n go. yes, blowing that that happened. 0n go. yes. absolutely— blowing that that happened. 0n go. yes, absolutely mind _ blowing that that happened. 0n go. yes, absolutely mind blowing. - blowing that that happened. 0n go. yes, absolutely mind blowing. to. yes, absolutely mind blowing. to have _ yes, absolutely mind blowing. to have been— yes, absolutely mind blowing. to have been both _ yes, absolutely mind blowing. to have been both sides— yes, absolutely mind blowing. to have been both sides of- yes, absolutely mind blowing. to have been both sides of the - yes, absolutely mind blowing. to| have been both sides of the organ donation — have been both sides of the organ donation cycle _ have been both sides of the organ donation cycle but _ have been both sides of the organ donation cycle but there _ have been both sides of the organ donation cycle but there is - have been both sides of the organ donation cycle but there is the - donation cycle but there is the impact, — donation cycle but there is the impact, if— donation cycle but there is the impact, if you— donation cycle but there is the impact, if you think _ donation cycle but there is the impact, if you think four- donation cycle but there is the l impact, if you think four months donation cycle but there is the - impact, if you think four months ago living _ impact, if you think four months ago living every— impact, if you think four months ago living every day— impact, if you think four months ago living every day wondering _ impact, if you think four months ago living every day wondering if- impact, if you think four months ago living every day wondering if it - impact, if you think four months ago living every day wondering if it was i living every day wondering if it was her last _ living every day wondering if it was her last day, — living every day wondering if it was her last day, kept _ living every day wondering if it was her last day, kept alive _ living every day wondering if it was her last day, kept alive by - living every day wondering if it was her last day, kept alive by a -

her last day, kept alive by a machine. _ her last day, kept alive by a machine, and _ her last day, kept alive by a machine, and here- her last day, kept alive by a machine, and here she - her last day, kept alive by a machine, and here she is, i her last day, kept alive by a i machine, and here she is, in her last day, kept alive by a - machine, and here she is, in front of you _ machine, and here she is, in front of you guys, — machine, and here she is, in front of you guys, running— machine, and here she is, in front of you guys, running around - machine, and here she is, in front of you guys, running around filledj of you guys, running around filled with life _ of you guys, running around filled with life and — of you guys, running around filled with life and with _ of you guys, running around filled with life and with her— of you guys, running around filled with life and with her whole - of you guys, running around filled with life and with her whole life . of you guys, running around filledj with life and with her whole life in front _ with life and with her whole life in front of— with life and with her whole life in front of her— with life and with her whole life in front of her and _ with life and with her whole life in front of her and this _ with life and with her whole life in front of her and this is _ with life and with her whole life in front of her and this is the - with life and with her whole life in front of her and this is the powerl front of her and this is the power of organ— front of her and this is the power of organ donation _ front of her and this is the power of organ donation because - front of her and this is the power of organ donation because every| of organ donation because every second _ of organ donation because every second of— of organ donation because every second of her— of organ donation because every second of her life _ of organ donation because every second of her life moving - of organ donation because every| second of her life moving forward owes _ second of her life moving forward owes itself — second of her life moving forward owes itself to _ second of her life moving forward owes itself to the _ second of her life moving forward owes itself to the moment - second of her life moving forward owes itself to the moment the i second of her life moving forward . owes itself to the moment the donor family— owes itself to the moment the donor family said _ owes itself to the moment the donor family said yes, _ owes itself to the moment the donor family said yes, every— owes itself to the moment the donor family said yes, every second - owes itself to the moment the donor family said yes, every second of - owes itself to the moment the donor family said yes, every second of it i family said yes, every second of it and there — family said yes, every second of it and there is— family said yes, every second of it and there is a— family said yes, every second of it and there is a young _ family said yes, every second of it and there is a young lady- family said yes, every second of it and there is a young lady up - family said yes, every second of it and there is a young lady up nearl and there is a young lady up near sunderland. _ and there is a young lady up near sunderland, kelly, _ and there is a young lady up near sunderland, kelly, who - and there is a young lady up near sunderland, kelly, who receivedl and there is a young lady up nearl sunderland, kelly, who received a heart _ sunderland, kelly, who received a heart transplant _ sunderland, kelly, who received a heart transplant a _ sunderland, kelly, who received a heart transplant a couple - sunderland, kelly, who received a heart transplant a couple of - sunderland, kelly, who received a heart transplant a couple of yearsl heart transplant a couple of years a -o heart transplant a couple of years ago and _ heart transplant a couple of years ago and she — heart transplant a couple of years ago and she is— heart transplant a couple of years ago and she is training _ heart transplant a couple of years ago and she is training to - heart transplant a couple of years ago and she is training to be - heart transplant a couple of years ago and she is training to be a - ago and she is training to be a paramedic. _ ago and she is training to be a paramedic, she _ ago and she is training to be a paramedic, she is— ago and she is training to be a paramedic, she is going - ago and she is training to be a paramedic, she is going to- ago and she is training to be a paramedic, she is going to go| ago and she is training to be a . paramedic, she is going to go out and save — paramedic, she is going to go out and save countless _ paramedic, she is going to go out and save countless lives - paramedic, she is going to go out and save countless lives and - paramedic, she is going to go out and save countless lives and that| paramedic, she is going to go out. and save countless lives and that is all down _ and save countless lives and that is all down to — and save countless lives and that is all down to the _ and save countless lives and that is all down to the donor. _ and save countless lives and that is all down to the donor. and - and save countless lives and that is all down to the donor. and the - all down to the donor. and the ability— all down to the donor. and the ability to— all down to the donor. and the ability to say— all down to the donor. and the ability to say yes. _ all down to the donor. and the ability to say yes. and - all down to the donor. and the ability to say yes. and the - all down to the donor. and the . ability to say yes. and the rebels that come — ability to say yes. and the rebels that come out— ability to say yes. and the rebels that come out from _ ability to say yes. and the rebels that come out from saying - ability to say yes. and the rebels that come out from saying yes i ability to say yes. and the rebels i that come out from saying yes and organ— that come out from saying yes and organ donation _ that come out from saying yes and organ donation. it _ that come out from saying yes and organ donation. it is _ that come out from saying yes and organ donation. it isjust— that come out from saying yes and organ donation. it is just amazing i organ donation. it isjust amazing when _ organ donation. it isjust amazing when you — organ donation. it isjust amazing when you think _ organ donation. it isjust amazing when you think about _ organ donation. it isjust amazing when you think about how - organ donation. it isjust amazing when you think about how wide i organ donation. it is just amazing i when you think about how wide life from that — when you think about how wide life from that. ., ., ., ., , from that. knowing how few donors there are available, _

from that. knowing how few donors there are available, what _ from that. knowing how few donors there are available, what we - from that. knowing how few donors there are available, what we are i there are available, what we are told about the chances of getting a donor for beatrix? that told about the chances of getting a donor for beatrix?— donor for beatrix? that it was slim because of— donor for beatrix? that it was slim because of her— donor for beatrix? that it was slim because of her age. _ donor for beatrix? that it was slim because of her age. because i donor for beatrix? that it was slim because of her age. because of. donor for beatrix? that it was slim | because of her age. because of her size _ because of her age. because of her size the _ because of her age. because of her size the awful— because of her age. because of her size. the awful reality _ because of her age. because of her size. the awful reality is _ because of her age. because of her size. the awful reality is she - because of her age. because of her size. the awful reality is she was i size. the awful reality is she was much _ size. the awful reality is she was much too — size. the awful reality is she was much too small— size. the awful reality is she was much too small to _ size. the awful reality is she was much too small to accept - size. the awful reality is she was much too small to accept an i size. the awful reality is she was i much too small to accept an organ from _ much too small to accept an organ from an— much too small to accept an organ from an adult _ much too small to accept an organ from an adult which _ much too small to accept an organ from an adult which some - much too small to accept an organ l from an adult which some teenagers or older— from an adult which some teenagers or older children, _ from an adult which some teenagers or older children, they— from an adult which some teenagers or older children, they can _ from an adult which some teenagers or older children, they can accept i or older children, they can accept an organ — or older children, they can accept an organ from _ or older children, they can accept an organ from an— or older children, they can accept an organ from an adult _ or older children, they can accept an organ from an adult but - or older children, they can accept an organ from an adult but for. an organ from an adult but for children— an organ from an adult but for children as _ an organ from an adult but for children as young _ an organ from an adult but for children as young as - an organ from an adult but for children as young as beatrix, i an organ from an adult but forl children as young as beatrix, it an organ from an adult but for- children as young as beatrix, it was another— children as young as beatrix, it was another child — children as young as beatrix, it was another child and _ children as young as beatrix, it was another child and that _ children as young as beatrix, it was another child and that is _ children as young as beatrix, it was another child and that is awful- children as young as beatrix, it was another child and that is awful to i another child and that is awful to contemplate _ another child and that is awful to contemplate but _ another child and that is awful to contemplate but when _ another child and that is awful to contemplate but when we - another child and that is awful to contemplate but when we found i another child and that is awful to i contemplate but when we found out there _ contemplate but when we found out there were — contemplate but when we found out there were fewer _ contemplate but when we found out there were fewer than _ contemplate but when we found out there were fewer than 50 _ contemplate but when we found out there were fewer than 50 donors i contemplate but when we found out there were fewer than 50 donors onj there were fewer than 50 donors on average _ there were fewer than 50 donors on average per— there were fewer than 50 donors on average per year— there were fewer than 50 donors on average per year and _ there were fewer than 50 donors on average per year and 250 _ there were fewer than 50 donors on average per year and 250 children l average per year and 250 children waiting _ average per year and 250 children waiting for— average per year and 250 children waiting for organs, _ average per year and 250 children waiting for organs, the _ average per year and 250 children waiting for organs, the chances. average per year and 250 children. waiting for organs, the chances are slim _ waiting for organs, the chances are slim and _ waiting for organs, the chances are slim and it— waiting for organs, the chances are slim and itiust _ waiting for organs, the chances are slim. and itjust highlights - waiting for organs, the chances are slim. and itjust highlights the i slim. and itjust highlights the need _ slim. and itjust highlights the need to— slim. and itjust highlights the need to be _ slim. and itjust highlights the need to be able _ slim. and itjust highlights the need to be able to _ slim. and itjust highlights the need to be able to process i slim. and itjust highlights the| need to be able to process that moment— need to be able to process that moment in— need to be able to process that moment in time _ need to be able to process that moment in time and _ need to be able to process that moment in time and be - need to be able to process that moment in time and be part i need to be able to process that moment in time and be part of| need to be able to process that i moment in time and be part of the conversation — moment in time and be part of the conversation around _ moment in time and be part of the conversation around organ - moment in time and be part of the l conversation around organ donation.

anthony. _ conversation around organ donation. anthony. let's— conversation around organ donation. anthony, let's talk— conversation around organ donation. anthony, let's talk about _ conversation around organ donation. anthony, let's talk about those - anthony, let's talk about those numbers. as terry highlighted, 250 children waiting for donations on average every year, just 50 donors and i suppose it's an amazing position we are in, not many children in this country die so therefore it means there aren't many donors so that's a good thing but it's about encouraging parents to think about it in the first stages so how do you have that conversation?— so how do you have that conversation? ~ ,, ., , ., conversation? we know it is a ical conversation? we know it is a typical conversation _ conversation? we know it is a typical conversation but i conversation? we know it is a typical conversation but we i typical conversation but we encourage families to think about organ— encourage families to think about organ donation, the whole family, including — organ donation, the whole family, including your children and older children— including your children and older children have these conversations and are _ children have these conversations and are very matter about it, they are open— and are very matter about it, they are open to — and are very matter about it, they are open to those conversation so i would _ are open to those conversation so i would not — are open to those conversation so i would not be frightened about having the conversation and getting their opinion _ the conversation and getting their opinion it — the conversation and getting their opinion. it is so important to have given— opinion. it is so important to have given some — opinion. it is so important to have given some consideration to this before _ given some consideration to this before you might be in that dreadful situation _ before you might be in that dreadful situation you are having to think about— situation you are having to think about it — situation you are having to think about it on _ situation you are having to think about it on the night because it removes— about it on the night because it removes the additional pressure of having _ removes the additional pressure of having to _ removes the additional pressure of having to make that decision when you have _ having to make that decision when you have thought about it earlier.

the families and parents make their decision— the families and parents make their decision and it is important they have _ decision and it is important they have given — decision and it is important they have given it some consideration, as we saw— have given it some consideration, as we saw from — have given it some consideration, as we saw from the parents of aari. anthony. — we saw from the parents of aari. anthony. so _ we saw from the parents of aari. anthony, so good to talk to you. terry, thank you very much as well. it's amazing what you have been through is a family. i am delighted evenif through is a family. i am delighted even if beatrix does not want to join us she is running around making lots of noise and dust on the good road to recovery. you lots of noise and dust on the good road to recovery.— road to recovery. you take care! thank you _ road to recovery. you take care! thank you so — road to recovery. you take care! thank you so much. _ road to recovery. you take care! thank you so much. never i road to recovery. you take care! thank you so much. never had i road to recovery. you take care! i thank you so much. never had such a reluctant guest. _ thank you so much. never had such a reluctant guest. she _ thank you so much. never had such a reluctant guest. she did _ thank you so much. never had such a reluctant guest. she did not - thank you so much. never had such a reluctant guest. she did not talk i thank you so much. never had such a reluctant guest. she did not talk to i reluctant guest. she did not talk to you. she did not want to be on telly, was made! you will see louise on your telly who is taking a look at the weather. good morning. goad at the weather. good morning. good mornin: , at the weather. good morning. good morning. let's _ at the weather. good morning. good morning, let's have _ at the weather. good morning. good morning, let's have a _ at the weather. good morning. good morning, let's have a look— at the weather. good morning. good morning, let's have a look at this beautiful shop... morning, let's have a look at this beautifulshop... i must

morning, let's have a look at this beautiful shop... i must apologise, what you saw was matt... he beautiful shop. .. i must apologise, what you saw was matt. . .— what you saw was matt... he is a lovely man. _ what you saw was matt... he is a lovely man, that _ what you saw was matt... he is a lovely man, that is _ what you saw was matt... he is a lovely man, that is a _ what you saw was matt... he is a lovely man, that is a lovely - what you saw was matt... he is a lovely man, that is a lovely shot! i what you saw was matt... he is a l lovely man, that is a lovely shot! i am showing you the beautiful shots of all the lovely sunshine but remember when i'm on tomorrow and i show you the cloud and the wind and the rain. going be pretty miserable for some but not all of us. today, get out and enjoy the sunshine, the autumn equinox will not see that much more of daylight, the days are getting shorter. cloud will back—up, the showers that we have seen will ease, lots of sunshine coming through and out to the west is the first sign of the change that will arrive later. top temperatures of around 12—18 . the reason for the change is this little fella, former hurricane nigel, not a hurricane any more but still a lot of energy from thatis more but still a lot of energy from that is being pushed up into the atmosphere and caught up in this area of low pressure. very typical

of this time of year, we get these scenarios, we get wet and windy weather expected, some of the rain quite intense, it arrives throughout the night tonight, an area of cloud and rain moving eastwards with cloud preventing temperatures from falling to forcibly keep temperatures in double digits widely across the country and we start on a cloudy and wet or not. some of the rain will continue to push from the south—west, this conveyor belt of wet weather through the day and look high tightly packed the isobars are. it will be a cloudy morning, we will not have rain everywhere, the heaviest of the rain in the west and central and south—eastern areas perhaps seeing the best of the sunshine on the what's tomorrow because the wind direction from the south driving in warmer air, top temperatures around 21 degrees. by the end of the afternoon this is where we are likely to see the heavy

rain, the strongest wind. close to 60 miles an hour, the brighter colours denoting the intensity of the rain across northern ireland and southern scotland. warnings at the southern scotland. warnings at the southern scotland, 100 millimetres plus likely areas we have already seen lots of heavy rain so far. that firm to a survey, monday is quiet before another front pushes in. what do mac wet and windy weather expected to stay with us throughout the week. back to you. louise, thank you. i am glad we got to see you in the end, it was worth the wait! laughter. i will be back later, don't worry. i look forward to it. i don't think you can have too much of matt, getting ready for saturday kitchen, when he takes over. good morning, you were smiling and chatting. that was a bit fortuitous, wasn't it? that— was a bit fortuitous, wasn't it? that was— was a bit fortuitous, wasn't it? that was very nice of luis to flag of what — that was very nice of luis to flag

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hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and ben thomspon. we will have the latest with mike and the sport with the big match in the rugby world cup going on as well. we will be back shortly. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and ben thomspon. we'll be talking to mike shortly, because we have some big games in the rugby world cup coming up. {lash the rugby world cup coming up. clash ofthe the rugby world cup coming up. clash of the titans — the rugby world cup coming up. clash of the titans in _ the rugby world cup coming up. clash of the titans in paris _ the rugby world cup coming up. clash of the titans in paris tonight. we - of the titans in paris tonight. we had a very _ of the titans in paris tonight. , had a very exciting first day at the solheim cup two. i have solheim cup this week and ryder cup this week. sell both to me. 50

this week and ryder cup this week. sell both to me.— sell both to me. so take team euro e, sell both to me. so take team europe. team _ sell both to me. so take team europe, team usa, _ sell both to me. so take team - europe, team usa, massive rivalry. it happens every two years and you get the best golfers in the world from those teams and they go up against each other. golf is normally an individual sport but... that against each other. golf is normally an individual sport but. . .— an individual sport but... at heard ou an individual sport but... at heard you talking _ an individual sport but... at heard you talking snort _ an individual sport but... at heard you talking sport and _ an individual sport but... at heard you talking sport and golf - an individual sport but... at heard you talking sport and golf and - you talking sport and golf and wanted — you talking sport and golf and wanted tojoin in. you talking sport and golf and wanted to join in.— wanted to 'oin in. offers an individual — wanted to join in. offers an individual sport, _ wanted to join in. offers an individual sport, so - wanted to join in. offers an individual sport, so when . wanted to join in. offers an l individual sport, so when you wanted to join in. offers an - individual sport, so when you watch it it is quite selfish about the individual, and you get all these people rivalling each other for two years coming together representing the country, continent, their nation. the atmosphere is stunning. the crowds are brilliant. if nation. the atmosphere is stunning. the crowds are brilliant.— the crowds are brilliant. if you had to ick the crowds are brilliant. if you had to pick one. _ the crowds are brilliant. if you had to pick one, solheim _ the crowds are brilliant. if you had to pick one, solheim writer? - the crowds are brilliant. if you had to pick one, solheim writer? i - the crowds are brilliant. if you had | to pick one, solheim writer? i don't need to. to pick one, solheim writer? i don't need to- it — to pick one, solheim writer? i don't need to- it is _ to pick one, solheim writer? i don't need to. it is so _ to pick one, solheim writer? i don't need to. it is so special _ to pick one, solheim writer? i don't need to. it is so special going - to pick one, solheim writer? i don't need to. it is so special going from | need to. it is so special going from an individual— need to. it is so special going from an individual to _ need to. it is so special going from an individual to a _ need to. it is so special going from an individual to a team _ need to. it is so special going from an individual to a team sport, - need to. it is so special going from an individual to a team sport, and | an individual to a team sport, and having _ an individual to a team sport, and having a _ an individual to a team sport, and having a team—mate alongside you, andm _ having a team-mate alongside you, and... �* , , , and... ad'usting the best in the world to and... adjusting the best in the world to play. _ and... adjusting the best in the world to play. a _ and... adjusting the best in the world to play, a hole _ and... adjusting the best in the world to play, a hole in - and... adjusting the best in the world to play, a hole in ones. i and... adjusting the best in the i world to play, a hole in ones. we had the first in the world ever, and it brought — had the first in the world ever, and it brought you back into it. we will talk more — it brought you back into it. we will talk more about the solheim cup in

the moment withjane dougal, a reporter, — the moment withjane dougal, a reporter, getting the latest from the south — reporter, getting the latest from the south of spain. are reporter, getting the latest from the south of spain.— the south of spain. are you sold now? i am _ the south of spain. are you sold now? i am sold. _ the south of spain. are you sold now? i am sold. i— the south of spain. are you sold now? i am sold. i is— the south of spain. are you sold now? i am sold. i is a _ the south of spain. are you sold now? i am sold. i is a special. the south of spain. are you sold l now? i am sold. i is a special day, and tonight. _ now? i am sold. i is a special day, and tonight. you _ now? i am sold. i is a special day, and tonight, you have _ now? i am sold. i is a special day, and tonight, you have one - now? i am sold. i is a special day, and tonight, you have one of - now? i am sold. i is a special day, and tonight, you have one of the i and tonight, you have one of the biggest — and tonight, you have one of the biggest matches of this rugby world cup, certainly the biggest so far, because — cup, certainly the biggest so far, because you have the two top teams of ireland _ because you have the two top teams of ireland and south africa, following england against., and then scotland _ following england against., and then scotland against tonga and wales on the weekend. so we have the two biggest _ the weekend. so we have the two biggest in — the weekend. so we have the two biggest in the planets that have meadow met other the world stage were poor, so it will feel like a final— were poor, so it will feel like a final tonight. were poor, so it will feel like a finaltonight. —— that were poor, so it will feel like a final tonight. —— that had never met before _ final tonight. —— that had never met before but — final tonight. —— that had never met before. but what ireland and scotland, it isjust about before. but what ireland and scotland, it is just about taking control— scotland, it is just about taking control of— scotland, it is just about taking control of the toughest of those groups. — control of the toughest of those groups, which include scotland. and we have _ groups, which include scotland. and we have this report from andy swiss. it's paris, but it feels like dublin in disguise. at corcoran's bar by the moulin rouge, ireland's fans are already flocking for what is the match of the tournament so far. so are they confident

they'll beat south africa? well, just a little. i think ireland have a great chance and fair play to them. we are the best team. we are number one in the world and we'll win the world cup. i think they're going to win,100%. yeah. why so confident? because they're doing great. they're having a great tournament. we have the world number one's playing the world champions. - and it's the game i want to be at and i'm delighted _ to be here. you have to be confident. number one in the world. cheering. cheers! tonight's match might be a group game, but it feels more like a final. ireland are the six nations champions, but south africa, of course, are the world champions after their triumph in 2019. ireland know defeat inside the stade de france tonight would be damaging, but victory would be some statement. well, so far, ireland have been

unstoppable at this world cup. in their first two games, they scored some 1li1 points, but they know their title credentials are about to face the very toughest test. no, it's not a must win. it's not a must win. it's not a do or die type of game. but it's pretty important to both teams, let's put it that way. i think everyone else thinks that they're the favourites and they're going to win this game and i can see why, because of the form that they've showed in the last couple of games, but we don't feel like that. it's a big day for the farrell family, with andy's son owen returning to captain england. they're up against chile, the lowest ranked team in the tournament. but they know there's no room for complacency. you've got a group of lads that are wanting to go and add to what we've already done. two good wins so far, but we're not underestimating the opposition. we've seen in this world cup already, the tier two nations are giving it their all and they're in... they're in game. so we're in for a really big game.

there are also two hefty games on sunday. wales could effectively knock out australia, while scotland know they have to beat tonga. for the home nations, a weekend of world cup drama beckons. andy swiss, bbc news. it was tight and tense in the football— it was tight and tense in the football last night as england and scotland met, where these matches will also _ scotland met, where these matches will also decide who qualifies for the olympics. england managed to hold on— the olympics. england managed to hold on at— the olympics. england managed to hold on at sunderland's stadium of light. _ hold on at sunderland's stadium of light. and — hold on at sunderland's stadium of light, and a successful start up for qualification for what would be a team _ qualification for what would be a team gb— qualification for what would be a team gb side. katie gore was watching _ a month on from their world cup heartache, england are back to their

winning ways, and in the sold out stadium of light, they were given the toughest of tests. for both teams, this was new territory, a brand—new tournament with plenty at stake. scotland narrowly missed out on the world cup, spurred on by that disappointment, their star caroline weir tested earps, that one stung. scotland has been home to some england's best over the years, chief among them emily bronze. 1—0 soon became two as lauren hemp powered england further forward. at the moment england's concentration lapsed, scotland and kelly hanson pounced. england's noisy neighbours when i write back and it and causing plenty of problems, but england just about held on. wales were playing their first competitive match in 12 months, and they were caught cold when iceland's captain hit the heights. also influencing qualification for the next euros, wales had an extra incentive. carriejones came close but the equaliser never came.

and with denmark and germany to come for wales, it only gets tougherfrom here. katy gornall, bbc news in sunderland. and we have a big game today and the nation's _ and we have a big game today and the nation's legal republic of ireland against _ nation's legal republic of ireland against northern ireland. and in the last few minutes, red bull's max verstappen has secured pole for the japanese grand prix. the dutchman was over half a second clear of the impressive oscar piastri in second with mclaren team—mate lando norris in third place. red bull could secure the constructor's championship this weekend. after the fight back on the opening day of— after the fight back on the opening day of the — after the fight back on the opening day of the solheim cup, team europe are hoping to take it back to the us, and — are hoping to take it back to the us, and they took a surprise lead in southern _ us, and they took a surprise lead in southern spain on that opening day. let's southern spain on that opening day. let's get _ southern spain on that opening day. let's get the latest from andalusia, overlooking the beautiful hills by the mediterranean there. it isjane dougal. _ the mediterranean there. it isjane dougal, our colleague. how is the morning _ dougal, our colleague. how is the morning looking so far? its

dougal, our colleague. how is the morning looking so far?— dougal, our colleague. how is the morning looking so far? as you can see, it is morning looking so far? as you can see. it is sunny. — morning looking so far? as you can see, it is sunny, and _ morning looking so far? as you can see, it is sunny, and it _ morning looking so far? as you can see, it is sunny, and it is _ morning looking so far? as you can see, it is sunny, and it is also - morning looking so far? as you can see, it is sunny, and it is also not l see, it is sunny, and it is also not quite _ see, it is sunny, and it is also not quite as— see, it is sunny, and it is also not quite as windy, _ see, it is sunny, and it is also not quite as windy, which _ see, it is sunny, and it is also not quite as windy, which will - see, it is sunny, and it is also not quite as windy, which will be - see, it is sunny, and it is also not i quite as windy, which will be better for play _ quite as windy, which will be better for play. you — quite as windy, which will be better for play. you can _ quite as windy, which will be better for play. you can probably- quite as windy, which will be better for play. you can probably have - quite as windy, which will be better. for play. you can probably have some of the _ for play. you can probably have some of the cheering — for play. you can probably have some of the cheering at _ for play. you can probably have some of the cheering at the _ for play. you can probably have some of the cheering at the ninth, - for play. you can probably have some of the cheering at the ninth, which i of the cheering at the ninth, which isjust— of the cheering at the ninth, which isiust over— of the cheering at the ninth, which is just over the _ of the cheering at the ninth, which is just over the way _ of the cheering at the ninth, which is just over the way behind - of the cheering at the ninth, which isjust over the way behind us. - of the cheering at the ninth, whichj isjust over the way behind us. the play is _ isjust over the way behind us. the play is ongoing. _ isjust over the way behind us. the play is ongoing. so— isjust over the way behind us. the play is ongoing, so we _ isjust over the way behind us. the play is ongoing, so we can't- isjust over the way behind us. the play is ongoing, so we can't showl play is ongoing, so we can't show what _ play is ongoing, so we can't show what is _ play is ongoing, so we can't show what is going _ play is ongoing, so we can't show what is going on— play is ongoing, so we can't show what is going on at— play is ongoing, so we can't show what is going on at the _ play is ongoing, so we can't show what is going on at the moment, | play is ongoing, so we can't show. what is going on at the moment, but the crowds _ what is going on at the moment, but the crowds have _ what is going on at the moment, but the crowds have been— what is going on at the moment, but the crowds have been fantastic. - what is going on at the moment, but the crowds have been fantastic. i- the crowds have been fantastic. i hope _ the crowds have been fantastic. i hope you — the crowds have been fantastic. i hope you talking _ the crowds have been fantastic. i hope you talking about _ the crowds have been fantastic. i hope you talking about the - hope you talking about the atmosphere _ hope you talking about the atmosphere earlier- hope you talking about the atmosphere earlier on, - hope you talking about the| atmosphere earlier on, and hope you talking about the - atmosphere earlier on, and for the solheim _ atmosphere earlier on, and for the solheim cup— atmosphere earlier on, and for the solheim cup and _ atmosphere earlier on, and for the solheim cup and also _ atmosphere earlier on, and for the solheim cup and also the - atmosphere earlier on, and for the solheim cup and also the ryder. atmosphere earlier on, and for the l solheim cup and also the ryder cup, all of— solheim cup and also the ryder cup, all of the _ solheim cup and also the ryder cup, all of the funds _ solheim cup and also the ryder cup, all of the funds dress _ solheim cup and also the ryder cup, all of the funds dress up _ solheim cup and also the ryder cup, all of the funds dress up in— solheim cup and also the ryder cup, all of the funds dress up in the - 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stripes for america corps. —— all of the fans. even when they were tenj the fans. even when they were ten points— the fans. even when they were ten points down— the fans. even when they were ten points down yesterday— the fans. even when they were ten points down yesterday morning, i the fans. even when they were ten. points down yesterday morning, the fans were _ points down yesterday morning, the fans were still— points down yesterday morning, the fans were still buoyant _ points down yesterday morning, the fans were still buoyant and - points down yesterday morning, the fans were still buoyant and singing i fans were still buoyant and singing and cheering. _ fans were still buoyant and singing and cheering, and _ fans were still buoyant and singing and cheering, and really— fans were still buoyant and singing and cheering, and really digging i fans were still buoyant and singing | and cheering, and really digging up the players. — and cheering, and really digging up the players. and _ and cheering, and really digging up the players, and perhaps— and cheering, and really digging up the players, and perhaps that - and cheering, and really digging up the players, and perhaps that wasl and cheering, and really digging up| the players, and perhaps that was a factor— the players, and perhaps that was a factor in _ the players, and perhaps that was a factor in that — the players, and perhaps that was a factor in that fightback _ the players, and perhaps that was a factor in that fightback yesterday i factor in that fightback yesterday afternoon — factor in that fightback yesterday afternoon as— factor in that fightback yesterday afternoon. as we _ factor in that fightback yesterday afternoon. as we mentioned, - factor in that fightback yesterday| afternoon. as we mentioned, not quite _ afternoon. as we mentioned, not quite as— afternoon. as we mentioned, not quite as windy _ afternoon. as we mentioned, not quite as windy today, _ afternoon. as we mentioned, not quite as windy today, is - afternoon. as we mentioned, not quite as windy today, is that'll. quite as windy today, is that'll heip— quite as windy today, is that'll help with _ quite as windy today, is that'll help with this _ quite as windy today, is that'll help with this morning's - quite as windy today, is that'll help with this morning's play, | quite as windy today, is that'll- help with this morning's play, and the europeans— help with this morning's play, and the europeans will— help with this morning's play, and the europeans will have _ help with this morning's play, and the europeans will have woken . help with this morning's play, and the europeans will have woken upj the europeans will have woken up feeling _ the europeans will have woken up feeling far— the europeans will have woken up feeling far more _ the europeans will have woken up feeling far more positive - the europeans will have woken up feeling far more positive about. the europeans will have woken up. feeling far more positive about this tournament, — feeling far more positive about this tournament, because _ feeling far more positive about this tournament, because after- feeling far more positive about this tournament, because after coming | tournament, because after coming back from — tournament, because after coming back from four _ tournament, because after coming back from four points _ tournament, because after coming back from four points down - tournament, because after coming back from four points down in - tournament, because after coming back from four points down in the| back from four points down in the morning. — back from four points down in the morning. they— back from four points down in the morning, they finished _ back from four points down in the morning, they finished the - back from four points down in the morning, they finished the day i back from four points down in the. morning, they finished the day five points— morning, they finished the day five points to _ morning, they finished the day five points to three. _ morning, they finished the day five points to three, in _ morning, they finished the day five points to three, in favour— morning, they finished the day five points to three, in favour of- morning, they finished the day five points to three, in favour of the - points to three, in favour of the americans. _ points to three, in favour of the americans, which— points to three, in favour of the

americans, which sounds - points to three, in favour of the americans, which sounds so - points to three, in favour of the . americans, which sounds so much better— americans, which sounds so much better than— americans, which sounds so much better than four— americans, which sounds so much better than four points _ americans, which sounds so much better than four points to - americans, which sounds so much better than four points to zero, i better than four points to zero, doesn't — better than four points to zero, doesn't it? _ better than four points to zero, doesn't it? the _ better than four points to zero, doesn't it? the first _ better than four points to zero, doesn't it? the first match- better than four points to zero, doesn't it? the first match outi doesn't it? the first match out earlier— doesn't it? the first match out earlier this _ doesn't it? the first match out earlier this day— doesn't it? the first match out earlier this day for— doesn't it? the first match out earlier this day for the - doesn't it? the first match out i earlier this day for the europeans was the _ earlier this day for the europeans was the home _ earlier this day for the europeans was the home favourite - earlier this day for the europeans| was the home favourite spaniards karl 0tto — was the home favourite spaniards karl 0tto to — was the home favourite spaniards karl 0tto to get _ was the home favourite spaniards karl otto to get the _ was the home favourite spaniards karl otto to get the crowd - was the home favourite spaniards karl otto to get the crowd going, | karl otto to get the crowd going, and she — karl otto to get the crowd going, and she did — karl otto to get the crowd going, and she did with— karl otto to get the crowd going, and she did with a _ karl otto to get the crowd going, and she did with a lovely- karl otto to get the crowd going, and she did with a lovely tee - karl otto to get the crowd going, | and she did with a lovely tee shot off the _ and she did with a lovely tee shot off the post _ and she did with a lovely tee shot off the post. her— and she did with a lovely tee shot off the post. her partner- and she did with a lovely tee shot off the post. her partner is- and she did with a lovely tee shot off the post. her partner is emily| off the post. her partner is emily pedersen, — off the post. her partner is emily pedersen, who— off the post. her partner is emily pedersen, who yesterday- off the post. her partner is emily pedersen, who yesterday had - off the post. her partner is emily| pedersen, who yesterday had that incredible — pedersen, who yesterday had that incredible hole _ pedersen, who yesterday had that incredible hole in _ pedersen, who yesterday had that incredible hole in one _ pedersen, who yesterday had that incredible hole in one of— pedersen, who yesterday had that incredible hole in one of the - pedersen, who yesterday had that incredible hole in one of the 12, i incredible hole in one of the 12, and they— incredible hole in one of the 12, and they are _ incredible hole in one of the 12, and they are at _ incredible hole in one of the 12, and they are at the _ incredible hole in one of the 12, and they are at the moment, i incredible hole in one of the 12, i and they are at the moment, one ahead, _ and they are at the moment, one ahead, one — and they are at the moment, one ahead, one up. _ and they are at the moment, one ahead, one up, because - and they are at the moment, one ahead, one up, because the - and they are at the moment, one - ahead, one up, because the americans lily ahead, one up, because the americans lily abu _ ahead, one up, because the americans lily abu missed — ahead, one up, because the americans lily abu missed a — ahead, one up, because the americans lily abu missed a putt, _ ahead, one up, because the americans lily abu missed a putt, taking - ahead, one up, because the americans lily abu missed a putt, taking you - lily abu missed a putt, taking you ”p lily abu missed a putt, taking you up to— lily abu missed a putt, taking you up to two— lily abu missed a putt, taking you up to two up~ _ lily abu missed a putt, taking you up to two up. and— lily abu missed a putt, taking you up to two up. and in— lily abu missed a putt, taking you up to two up. and in the - lily abu missed a putt, taking you up to two up. and in the second . up to two up. and in the second match, — up to two up. and in the second match, anna _ up to two up. and in the second match, anna norquist _ up to two up. and in the second match, anna norquist had - up to two up. and in the second match, anna norquist had gonej up to two up. and in the second . match, anna norquist had gone in up to two up. and in the second - match, anna norquist had gone in the water— match, anna norquist had gone in the water at _ match, anna norquist had gone in the water at the _ match, anna norquist had gone in the water at the fourth, _ match, anna norquist had gone in the water at the fourth, and _ match, anna norquist had gone in the water at the fourth, and her— match, anna norquist had gone in the water at the fourth, and her partner. water at the fourth, and her partner maguire. _ water at the fourth, and her partner maguire. but— water at the fourth, and her partner maguire. but at— water at the fourth, and her partner maguire, but at the _ water at the fourth, and her partner maguire, but at the fifth, _ water at the fourth, and her partner maguire, but at the fifth, she - water at the fourth, and her partner maguire, but at the fifth, she put. maguire, but at the fifth, she put them _ maguire, but at the fifth, she put them two — maguire, but at the fifth, she put them two up _ maguire, but at the fifth, she put them two up against _ maguire, but at the fifth, she put them two up against americans i maguire, but at the fifth, she put - them two up against americans alexi thomson _ them two up against americans alexi thomson we — them two up against americans alexi thomson. we also _ them two up against americans alexi thomson. we also saw _ them two up against americans alexi thomson. we also saw some - them two up against americans alexi. thomson. we also saw some mistakes, where _ thomson. we also saw some mistakes, where hole _ thomson. we also saw some mistakes, where hole didn't — thomson. we also saw some mistakes, where hole didn't play— thomson. we also saw some mistakes, where hole didn't play well— where hole didn't play well yesterday _ where hole didn't play well yesterday and _ where hole didn't play well yesterday and missed - where hole didn't play well yesterday and missed a - where hole didn't play well. yesterday and missed a putt where hole didn't play well- yesterday and missed a putt in the six, yesterday and missed a putt in the six. putting— yesterday and missed a putt in the six. putting the _ yesterday and missed a putt in the six, putting the americans - yesterday and missed a putt in the six, putting the americans to - yesterday and missed a putt in the six, putting the americans to backj six, putting the americans to back up six, putting the americans to back up in _ six, putting the americans to back up in that—

six, putting the americans to back up in that match, _ six, putting the americans to back up in that match, but _ six, putting the americans to back up in that match, but this - six, putting the americans to backl up in that match, but this morning, what _ up in that match, but this morning, what they— up in that match, but this morning, what they will — up in that match, but this morning, what they will have _ up in that match, but this morning, what they will have to _ up in that match, but this morning, what they will have to do _ up in that match, but this morning, what they will have to do is - up in that match, but this morning, what they will have to do is build i what they will have to do is build on the _ what they will have to do is build on the momentum _ what they will have to do is build on the momentum from - what they will have to do is build i on the momentum from yesterday. what they will have to do is build - on the momentum from yesterday. it has swung _ on the momentum from yesterday. it has swung in— on the momentum from yesterday. it has swung in the _ on the momentum from yesterday. it has swung in the way— on the momentum from yesterday. it has swung in the way of— on the momentum from yesterday. it has swung in the way of the - has swung in the way of the europeans, _ has swung in the way of the europeans, and _ has swung in the way of the europeans, and we - has swung in the way of the europeans, and we will- has swung in the way of the| europeans, and we will have has swung in the way of the . europeans, and we will have to has swung in the way of the - europeans, and we will have to see, it is the _ europeans, and we will have to see, it is the same — europeans, and we will have to see, it is the same format _ europeans, and we will have to see, it is the same format as _ europeans, and we will have to see, it is the same format as yesterday, i it is the same format as yesterday, so we _ it is the same format as yesterday, so we have — it is the same format as yesterday, so we have before _ it is the same format as yesterday, so we have before all _ it is the same format as yesterday, so we have before all is _ it is the same format as yesterday, so we have before all is in - it is the same format as yesterday, so we have before all is in the - so we have before all is in the mornings _ so we have before all is in the mornings and _ so we have before all is in the mornings and the _ so we have before all is in the mornings and the four- so we have before all is in the mornings and the four balls . so we have before all is in the mornings and the four balls in so we have before all is in the - mornings and the four balls in the afternoon. — mornings and the four balls in the afternoon, and _ mornings and the four balls in the afternoon, and the _ mornings and the four balls in the afternoon, and the singles - mornings and the four balls in the - afternoon, and the singles tomorrow. thanks— afternoon, and the singles tomorrow. thanks very— afternoon, and the singles tomorrow. thanks very much _ afternoon, and the singles tomorrow. thanks very much indeed, _ afternoon, and the singles tomorrow. thanks very much indeed, jane. - afternoon, and the singles tomorrow. thanks very much indeed, jane. we l thanks very much indeed, jane. we can hear— thanks very much indeed, jane. we can hear the — thanks very much indeed, jane. we can hear the crowd so you must be very close — can hear the crowd so you must be very close to — can hear the crowd so you must be very close to the action. from the mediterranean to the bristol channel, and the beach of weston—super—mare. the beach at weston—super—mare looks very different this weekend, as over 100,000 fans gather to watch the largest off road motorbike race in the country and the biggest beach race in the world. this world famous event, involving over 1,000 riders, some as young as seven, has been going for 40 years now throwing up the sand in a spectacular show, of power, speed, and raw skill, controlling the bikes on the shifting track

over the six kilometre circuit. and what a back drop with the sun and sea. patch as a porter on the track. we all know— patch as a porter on the track. we all know how hard it is running and walking _ all know how hard it is running and walking on — all know how hard it is running and walking on sand, so ijust trying to .et walking on sand, so ijust trying to get into— walking on sand, so ijust trying to get into the — walking on sand, so ijust trying to get into the mind of the riders trying — get into the mind of the riders trying to— get into the mind of the riders trying to a _ get into the mind of the riders trying to a motorbike under surface of a challenging and unpredictable. -- patch— of a challenging and unpredictable. -- patch is— of a challenging and unpredictable. -- patch is a — of a challenging and unpredictable. —— patch is a porter on the track. | —— patch is a porter on the track. don't know —— patch is a porter on the track. i don't know whether you should —— patch is a porter on the track. u don't know whether you should stick to the tracks you have made or go for fresh ones. to the tracks you have made or go forfresh ones. it to the tracks you have made or go for fresh ones.— to the tracks you have made or go for fresh ones. it should dab could 'ust no for fresh ones. it should dab could just go down _ for fresh ones. it should dab could just go down and _ for fresh ones. it should dab could just go down and down. _ for fresh ones. it should dab could just go down and down. -- - for fresh ones. it should dab could just go down and down. -- it - for fresh ones. it should dab could| just go down and down. -- it could just go down and down. —— it could just go down and down. —— it could just go down and down. —— it could just go down and down. the mother of a woman who took her own life after being abused by her running coach, has met the victims minister edward arga after telling her story on bbc breakfast. sue stotha rd went to westminster with the broadcaster and campaigner charlie webster, who was abused by the same coach. they are campaigning for fully—funded support for survivors of sexual abuse to be included in the victim's and prisoners bill. jayne mccubbin went with them. this is the first time charlie and sue have met since they spoke to the bbc in may about the desperate need for greater support for victims of abuse

and sexual violence, a message they will today take direct to government. growing up, sue's daughter, katie, had been best friends with charlie. both had been sexually abused by their running coach, and after, both had received very little support. katie died by suicide at the start of this year. and that is when katie's family and charlie reunited to push for change. you wanted to speak, didn't you, back in may, because you wanted katie's voice to make a difference? absolutely, i did. i don't want her life to be in vain. i don't want it to be made just about her trauma. it's about everybody's trauma and everybody needs that support for it. in a documentary made for bbc breakfast, they'd shared their belief that professional support could have saved katie's life. i can't see how she could have been expected to have got over that at 16 and just got on with life.

i don't know how anyone would have thought that was the end of it, but it was the end of it. we absolutely can't encourage victims to come forward if we don't put a support system in place. it's totally irresponsible for us as a society to do that. after her story aired, it was raised in parliament, and that is when charlie and sue were invited to come to london to meet the minister for victims. it did feel powerful. her name was there in parliament. i mean, it shouldn't have been, but it was. i really wanted katie's voice to be heard, but i want there to be a legacy with that. i spoke to many, many charities throughout the country where the waiting lists are sometimes two to three years for people to get help. one charity in manchester said that 20% of people that they're trying to help are suicidal. it's really important that the reality of what's

going on on the ground is taken in that room, because there's a disconnect between the discussions that the ministers have in their room to what's actually happening on the ground. their meeting comes at a crucial parliamentary point, with a new bill making its way through parliament right now, which promises to prioritise the needs of victims. the reality is that victims of sexual violence and rape are finding it harder to access the support they need. the backlog of cases waiting to go through the courts reached a record high this summer, and the longer people wait, the more support they need. but sue and charlie leave their meeting without hearing the promise they so wanted — new funding for statutory support services. i don't think it went well. a lot of political talk. but i'm just there as a mum, a mum that's grieving. she's amongst millions who are struggling

and she just needed that hand. it was incredibly powerful when sue asked the minister, if katie had been 15 now, she wouldn't have got the help that she needed then now. frank has supported me through all of this. and that's the crux, isn't it? support. everyone needs support. and that's the message, i think. rape crisis england and wales say the number of people waiting for support has reached a record high. in a statement, the ministry ofjustice told us "we are committed "to funding victim support services. "this includes 26 million granted to over 60 sexual violence "organisations across england and wales over the next two years, "as well as funding for a 24/7 support line." this isn't going to be passed until next year. there is time to get this right. please get it right. i said at the very end of the meeting,

when you're working on this in your room, keep katie and our conversation at the very heart of everything you're thinking. remember what you are doing this for and why. jayne mccubbin, bbc news. the time is now at 947. you might be thinkina the time is now at 947. you might be thinking today — the time is now at 947. you might be thinking today could _ the time is now at 947. you might be thinking today could be _ the time is now at 947. you might be thinking today could be a _ the time is now at 947. you might be thinking today could be a good - the time is now at 947. you might be thinking today could be a good day i thinking today could be a good day to go out for a walk or a pub lunch. louise has the most perfect picture this morning. that is exactly what that picture says to me, and today, you were telling us it is the day to do it. ht you were telling us it is the day to do it. , ., , you were telling us it is the day to do it. , ._ ., ., you were telling us it is the day to do it. , ., ., ., do it. it is the day to do it, and absolutely _ do it. it is the day to do it, and absolutely glorious, _ do it. it is the day to do it, and absolutely glorious, get - do it. it is the day to do it, and absolutely glorious, get out. do it. it is the day to do it, and l absolutely glorious, get out and enjoy— absolutely glorious, get out and enjoy it — absolutely glorious, get out and enjoy it if— absolutely glorious, get out and enjoy it if you can. i have volunteered to go help my son go clean _ volunteered to go help my son go clean his— volunteered to go help my son go clean his kitchen. i'm regretting that now— clean his kitchen. i'm regretting that now because i wish i could go and enjoy— that now because i wish i could go and enjoy the sunshine. it is a beautiful— and enjoy the sunshine. it is a beautiful day in wales. as you can see, _ beautiful day in wales. as you can see it _ beautiful day in wales. as you can see, it could be a different story tomorrow. — see, it could be a different story tomorrow, with a lot of cloud, wind and rain _ tomorrow, with a lot of cloud, wind and rain around. we have got a bit of cloud _ and rain around. we have got a bit of cloud at— and rain around. we have got a bit of cloud at the moment, and also a few scattered showers in northumberland, but that cloud should — northumberland, but that cloud should break up as we go through the rest of—

should break up as we go through the rest of the _ should break up as we go through the rest of the day. some sunny spells coming _ rest of the day. some sunny spells coming through for most of us. it will cloud — coming through for most of us. it will cloud over by the middle of the afternoon _ will cloud over by the middle of the afternoon again across the south—west, wales, may be into northern— south—west, wales, may be into northern ireland. some light but you went to _ northern ireland. some light but you went to close out your afternoon, with temperatures peaking at around 12 to 18 _ with temperatures peaking at around 12 to 18 degrees, the overall high. i need _ 12 to 18 degrees, the overall high. i need to— 12 to 18 degrees, the overall high. i need to talk about ex hurricane niget _ i need to talk about ex hurricane niget it— i need to talk about ex hurricane nigel. it was, the eye of the storm when _ nigel. it was, the eye of the storm when it— nigel. it was, the eye of the storm when it was— nigel. it was, the eye of the storm when it was a hurricane, but as it pushed _ when it was a hurricane, but as it pushed its — when it was a hurricane, but as it pushed its way across the atlantic, why that _ pushed its way across the atlantic, why that is — pushed its way across the atlantic, why that is so important for us is it is putting — why that is so important for us is it is putting a lot of energy into the atmosphere, and that means it will drive _ the atmosphere, and that means it will drive in — the atmosphere, and that means it will drive in some fairly deep areas of low— will drive in some fairly deep areas of low pressure, so there are remnants _ of low pressure, so there are remnants of nigel within the slow that is— remnants of nigel within the slow that is arriving tomorrow, which basically— that is arriving tomorrow, which basically means it be very windy, and at _ basically means it be very windy, and at times, very wet. we will start— and at times, very wet. we will start off— and at times, very wet. we will start off seeing the signs of that pushing — start off seeing the signs of that pushing its way steadily eastwards over night tonight, and a lot of cloud _ over night tonight, and a lot of cloud around. this temperatures will hold up— cloud around. this temperatures will hold up into — cloud around. this temperatures will hold up into double figures. it is a southerly— hold up into double figures. it is a southerly wind that is accompanying this rain. _ southerly wind that is accompanying this rain. so— southerly wind that is accompanying this rain, so it will be a milder story— this rain, so it will be a milder story for— this rain, so it will be a milder story for most of us tomorrow. but

there _ story for most of us tomorrow. but there will— story for most of us tomorrow. but there will be some rain around, and certainly. _ there will be some rain around, and certainly, across the west, and this pulse _ certainly, across the west, and this pulse of— certainly, across the west, and this pulse of what weather will continue to move _ pulse of what weather will continue to move its — pulse of what weather will continue to move its way into scotland. some heavy _ to move its way into scotland. some heavy rain _ to move its way into scotland. some heavy rain across south—west scotland _ heavy rain across south—west scotland with weather warnings in force _ scotland with weather warnings in force here — scotland with weather warnings in force here as we go through the day tomorrow _ force here as we go through the day tomorrow. it will take its time to arrive _ tomorrow. it will take its time to arrive with — tomorrow. it will take its time to arrive with a lot of cloud around, outbreaks — arrive with a lot of cloud around, outbreaks of rain gradually moving their way— outbreaks of rain gradually moving their way steadily northwards through— their way steadily northwards through the day, and that said, central, — through the day, and that said, central, eastern, south—east england will escape _ central, eastern, south—east england will escape the rain and see top temperatures of 20 degrees. there you go _ temperatures of 20 degrees. there you go. back to you too.— you go. back to you too. thank you very much. — you go. back to you too. thank you very much, louise. _ you go. back to you too. thank you very much, louise. i— you go. back to you too. thank you very much, louise. i think- you go. back to you too. thank you very much, louise. i think your- you go. back to you too. thank you very much, louise. i think your son should cook you dinner or bring you out for dinner if you can't echo your pub lunch and walk because you are cleaning his kitchen. —— if you can't get your pub lunch. it are cleaning his kitchen. -- if you can't get your pub lunch.- can't get your pub lunch. it has been noted- — can't get your pub lunch. it has been noted. it— can't get your pub lunch. it has been noted. it is— can't get your pub lunch. it has been noted. it is on _ can't get your pub lunch. it has been noted. it is on the - can't get your pub lunch. it has been noted. it is on the telly, i can't get your pub lunch. it has| been noted. it is on the telly, it means it is _ been noted. it is on the telly, it means it is a — been noted. it is on the telly, it means it is a thing. _ been noted. it is on the telly, it means it is a thing. you - been noted. it is on the telly, it means it is a thing. you won't i been noted. it is on the telly, it| means it is a thing. you won't be watching- _ means it is a thing. you won't be watching- the — means it is a thing. you won't be watching. the impression - means it is a thing. you won't be watching. the impression of - means it is a thing. you won't bej watching. the impression of your si . n watching. the impression of your sin here watching. the impression of your sign here louise _ watching. the impression of your sign here louise is— watching. the impression of your sign here louise is not _ watching. the impression of your sign here louise is not the - watching. the impression of your sign here louise is not the best i sign here louise is not the best one. take care, louise. see you soon. —— the impression of your son.

the man who managed to sneak out of this care home to attend d—day celebrations in france made news headlines. ~ �* , ., headlines. we've been to meet her. -- we've been _ headlines. we've been to meet her. -- we've been to — headlines. we've been to meet her. -- we've been to meet _ headlines. we've been to meet her. -- we've been to meet him. - headlines. we've been to meet her. -- we've been to meet him. is - —— we've been to meet him. is disappeared off the face of the earth — disappeared off the face of the earth. he disappeared off the face of the earth. , ., . disappeared off the face of the earth-_ he - disappeared off the face of the earth._ he has| disappeared off the face of the - earth._ he has done earth. he is in france. he has done it before. — earth. he is in france. he has done it before. but _ earth. he is in france. he has done it before, but they _ earth. he is in france. he has done it before, but they were _ earth. he is in france. he has done it before, but they were shooting . earth. he is in france. he has done| it before, but they were shooting at him then _ it before, but they were shooting at him then it— it before, but they were shooting at him then. , ., , ., , ., ., him then. it is a story of courage and determination _ him then. it is a story of courage and determination that - him then. it is a story of courage and determination that shocked | him then. it is a story of courage . and determination that shocked and inspired the world. bona jordan escaped from his care home in hove tojoin the 70th escaped from his care home in hove to join the 70th anniversary of the d—day landings in france in 2014, and now, nearly a decade later, actor sir michael caine is bringing bernard's great escape to the big screen. t bernard's great escape to the big

screen. ., ., bernard's great escape to the big screen. . ., ,., , bernard's great escape to the big screen. . ., , ., screen. i am a ex soldier, first of all. but screen. i am a ex soldier, first of all- itut i — screen. i am a ex soldier, first of all- itut i was— screen. i am a ex soldier, first of all. but i was in _ screen. i am a ex soldier, first of all. but i was in the _ screen. i am a ex soldier, first of all. but i was in the army - screen. i am a ex soldier, first of all. but i was in the army in - all. but i was in the army in national— all. but i was in the army in national service, and sent to korea, so i know— national service, and sent to korea, so i know what the second world war was like. _ so i know what the second world war was like, because it was exactly the same _ was like, because it was exactly the same we _ was like, because it was exactly the same. we were in trenches opposite the koreans — same. we were in trenches opposite the koreans and chinese in a valley, and so _ the koreans and chinese in a valley, and so i _ the koreans and chinese in a valley, and so i understood the way he felt, because _ and so i understood the way he felt, because i— and so i understood the way he felt, because ijust happens to be a neck soldier. _ because ijust happens to be a neck soldier. and — because ijust happens to be a neck soldier, and like him, iwas19. and also, _ soldier, and like him, iwas19. and also, speaking from a professional actor's— also, speaking from a professional actor's point of view. —— i was 90. you _ actor's point of view. —— i was 90. you don't — actor's point of view. —— i was 90. you don't get _ actor's point of view. —— i was 90. you don't get many leading roles at a 90 _ you don't get many leading roles at a 90. , �* ., you don't get many leading roles at a90. , �* ., a 90. sadly, bernard johnson died the ear a 90. sadly, bernard johnson died the year after _ a 90. sadly, bernard johnson died the year after his _ a 90. sadly, bernard johnson died the year after his famous - a 90. sadly, bernard johnson died the year after his famous french i the year after his famous french adventure at the age of 90, but in one of his last interviews, he told us how he pulled off his one—man mission. 3 us how he pulled off his one-man mission. �* , ., . , ., us how he pulled off his one-man| mission._ would mission. a bit of deception. would toda sa mission. a bit of deception. would today say when — mission. a bit of deception. would today say when you _ mission. a bit of deception. would today say when you got _ mission. a bit of deception. would today say when you got by? - mission. a bit of deception. would today say when you got by? they i today say when you got by? they said, today say when you got by? they said. don't _ today say when you got by? they said, don't make _ today say when you got by? they said, don't make a _

today say when you got by? the: said, don't make a habit today say when you got by? tte: said, don't make a habit of today say when you got by? tt91 said, don't make a habit of this. i said, don't make a habit of this. i said i'm not the sort of chap to do that now. :, , :, :, , , ., that now. holders inglorious stead. the ureat that now. holders inglorious stead. the great escape — that now. holders inglorious stead. the great escape is _ that now. holders inglorious stead. the great escape is in _ that now. holders inglorious stead. the great escape is in cinemas - that now. holders inglorious stead. the great escape is in cinemas on i the great escape is in cinemas on the 6th of october. what a fab story. you make a brilliant story. -- a story. you make a brilliant story. if you've ever made your way around london using the underground, you'll know it can feela bit draining. well, how about running it — and we mean every last mile? especially the ones that are to be off and go in different directions, that makes it very complicated. but that's whatjonny davies did. he tackled one line a day — above ground, obviously — and ran all 355 miles in 11 days. let's see him in action.

day one running the entire london underground, the northern line. come on. 572 kilometers to go. come on. first section down 14 k, down to camden. behind me, we were 11 k into the circle line. go turn around and head back to the river. and that's why this is an important charity, because they help people who need that little helping hand keep moving forward and keep moving let's have it. legs a little tight this morning to get a bit of work done beforehand. sun's up now and it's going to be a scorching hot day today. 32 degrees in london. going to be out here for at least ten, 12 hours in the heat. so getting the most done now while it's cooler. let's go. i have a friend that's out of it, but i'm feeling good. 50 yesterday was 80 k on a met line, but today 26 k. we're going to start up here, where we are now.

and it's a straight shot. it's mostly downhill all the way through elephant and castle. let's have it. i had no idea this many people would be interested in shared passions of running. it was just me going out for runs on my own. and now, look, it's 300 people here running through the streets of london, supporting me, running the tube. come on. iam i am pleased to seejohnny is here with us. good morning. tasting i am pleased to see johnny is here with us. good morning.— i am pleased to see johnny is here with us. good morning. why did you do this? i have _ with us. good morning. why did you do this? i have been _ with us. good morning. why did you do this? i have been running - with us. good morning. why did you do this? i have been running around for a _ do this? i have been running around for a few— do this? i have been running around for a few years, and i thought the best way— for a few years, and i thought the best way to — for a few years, and i thought the best way to explore london is by the cheap. _ best way to explore london is by the cheap, as _ best way to explore london is by the cheap, as it— best way to explore london is by the cheap, as it stretches to every corner— cheap, as it stretches to every corner of— cheap, as it stretches to every corner of london, and i got the idea when _ corner of london, and i got the idea when i _ corner of london, and i got the idea when i run _ corner of london, and i got the idea when i run the victoria line, it assumed _ when i run the victoria line, it assumed it _ when i run the victoria line, it assumed it was the same distance as much _ assumed it was the same distance as much of— assumed it was the same distance as much of the — assumed it was the same distance as much of the lines, but most replies of london _ much of the lines, but most replies of london are 70 or 80 kilometres long. _ of london are 70 or 80 kilometres long. which— of london are 70 or 80 kilometres long, which i found out last week. what _ long, which i found out last week. what is _ long, which i found out last week. what is the — long, which i found out last week. what is the biggest surprise in all of this? tt what is the biggest surprise in all of this? , _, , ., :, what is the biggest surprise in all ofthis? , , ., :, :, of this? it is the combination of the heat. _ of this? it is the combination of the heat, the _ of this? it is the combination of the heat, the weather, - of this? it is the combination of the heat, the weather, the - of this? it is the combination of i the heat, the weather, the traffic. and then — the heat, the weather, the traffic. and then i'll fight some of these lines _ and then i'll fight some of these lines go — and then i'll fight some of these lines go out, the central line going out to— lines go out, the central line going out to epping, the metropolitan line going _ out to epping, the metropolitan line going really far out, to where you feel like _ going really far out, to where you feel like you are in the countryside.— feel like you are in the count side. :, , , countryside. so, your geography is uuite aood countryside. so, your geography is quite good now- — countryside. so, your geography is quite good now. you _ countryside. so, your geography is quite good now. you would - countryside. so, your geography is quite good now. you would think. countryside. so, your geography isj quite good now. you would think it would be. and _ quite good now. you would think it would be. and you _ quite good now. you would think it would be. and you would - quite good now. you would think it would be. and you would think - quite good now. you would think it would be. and you would think the j would be. and you would think the ones that are _ would be. and you would think the ones that are really _ would be. and you would think the ones that are really annoying -

would be. and you would think the ones that are really annoying are i ones that are really annoying are the ones that split. tt is ones that are really annoying are the ones that split.— ones that are really annoying are the ones that split. it is that, and ou are the ones that split. it is that, and you are doing _ the ones that split. it is that, and you are doing multiple _ the ones that split. it is that, and you are doing multiple runs - the ones that split. it is that, and you are doing multiple runs a - the ones that split. it is that, and | you are doing multiple runs a day, and then— you are doing multiple runs a day, and then you go back down to the split point— and then you go back down to the split point and start running again. after— split point and start running again. after you _ split point and start running again. after you run for dubai minutes, it is after you run for dubai minutes, it is hard _ after you run for dubai minutes, it is hard to— after you run for dubai minutes, it is hard to get going again. —— app to stop _ is hard to get going again. —— app to stop running. you is hard to get going again. -- app to stop running.— is hard to get going again. -- app to stop running. you obviously run over ground. _ to stop running. you obviously run over ground, but _ to stop running. you obviously run over ground, but did _ to stop running. you obviously run over ground, but did you - to stop running. you obviously run over ground, but did you run - to stop running. you obviously run over ground, but did you run near| over ground, but did you run near the tube tracks?— over ground, but did you run near the tube tracks? near enough, so i booted it from _ the tube tracks? near enough, so i booted it from every _ the tube tracks? near enough, so i booted it from every station, - booted it from every station, station — booted it from every station, station to _ booted it from every station, station to station, more or less the fastest _ station to station, more or less the fastest route possible, it doesn't line up _ fastest route possible, it doesn't line up perfectly with weather trains — line up perfectly with weather trains go, the buildings are in the way. _ trains go, the buildings are in the way. and — trains go, the buildings are in the way. and it— way, and it doesn't line up perfectly with trains go, because they go— perfectly with trains go, because they go straight between stations, but i had _ they go straight between stations, but i had to deal with the rows of london. — but i had to deal with the rows of london. or— but i had to deal with the rows of london, or sometimes when you go far out, london, or sometimes when you go far out. whatever— london, or sometimes when you go far out, whatever else is out there. i out, whatever else is out there. suppose out, whatever else is out there. i suppose you would have to take out, whatever else is out there. t suppose you would have to take the street is lined you could. so, you know the victoria is that the shortest. know the victoria is that the shortest-— know the victoria is that the shortest. :, , :, , m shortest. one of the shortest. which is the longest? _ shortest. one of the shortest. which is the longest? central— shortest. one of the shortest. which is the longest? central line. - shortest. one of the shortest. which is the longest? central line. what i is the longest? central line. what was the timescale _ is the longest? central line. what was the timescale was _ is the longest? central line. what was the timescale was mike - is the longest? central line. what was the timescale was mike 11 - is the longest? central line. what i was the timescale was mike 11 lines, 11 da s. a was the timescale was mike 11 lines, 11 days. a different _ was the timescale was mike 11 lines, 11 days. a different tube _ was the timescale was mike 11 lines, 11 days. a different tube line - was the timescale was mike 11 lines, 11 days. a different tube line every i 11 days. a different tube line every day, 11 days. a different tube line every

day. 527 _ 11 days. a different tube line every day, 527 kilometres in total. i started — day, 527 kilometres in total. i started at— day, 527 kilometres in total. i started at midnight on the last day, and i— started at midnight on the last day, and i wasn't — started at midnight on the last day, and i wasn't feeling the best, because _ and i wasn't feeling the best, because i— and i wasn't feeling the best, because i did quite a decent amount of running _ because i did quite a decent amount of running those ten days prior, and started _ of running those ten days prior, and started at— of running those ten days prior, and started at midnight on oxford circus. — started at midnight on oxford circus, and run up to epping, and then— circus, and run up to epping, and then drove— circus, and run up to epping, and then drove to the other end, and then— then drove to the other end, and then run— then drove to the other end, and then run all— then drove to the other end, and then run all the way back in 1506 and i— then run all the way back in 1506 and i was — then run all the way back in 1506 and i was later on. your market was weak— and i was later on. your market was weak was _ and i was later on. your market was weak was mike at the team of supporters, navigating for me carry my food _ supporters, navigating for me carry my food and supplies, my physio was with the _ my food and supplies, my physio was with the entire way. i also had a crowd _ with the entire way. i also had a crowd of— with the entire way. i also had a crowd of about two or 300 people pulling _ crowd of about two or 300 people pulling me in the last home stretch as well. _ pulling me in the last home stretch as well, which was fantastic. we have all of _ as well, which was fantastic. 9 have all of these maps in the studio. it is quite triggering? for it hard to look at? t’m studio. it is quite triggering? for it hard to look at?— it hard to look at? i'm very familiar— it hard to look at? i'm very familiar with _ it hard to look at? i'm very familiar with everyone - it hard to look at? i'm very familiar with everyone at i it hard to look at? i'm very i familiar with everyone at the stations. _ familiar with everyone at the stations. i do have favourites, but i won't _ stations. i do have favourites, but i won't say — stations. i do have favourites, but i won't say which ones i dislike the most. _ i won't say which ones i dislike the most. but — i won't say which ones i dislike the most. but i — i won't say which ones i dislike the most, but i did discover some lovely parts _ most, but i did discover some lovely parts of— most, but i did discover some lovely parts of london. most, but i did discover some lovely parts of london-_ parts of london. would you look at these things _ parts of london. would you look at these things now, _ parts of london. would you look at these things now, and _ parts of london. would you look at these things now, and good - parts of london. would you look at these things now, and good that i parts of london. would you look at i these things now, and good that was where it was going very well? yes. where it was going very well? yes, most of it was _ where it was going very well? yes, most of it was where _ where it was going very well? yes, most of it was where it _ where it was going very well? yes, most of it was where it was - where it was going very well? yes, most of it was where it was not going _ most of it was where it was not going well, but it was a lovely way to experience the city.— going well, but it was a lovely way to experience the city. which bit of london did — to experience the city. which bit of london did you _ to experience the city. which bit of london did you not _ to experience the city. which bit of london did you not know, - to experience the city. which bit of london did you not know, but - to experience the city. which bit of london did you not know, but then you discovered it and thought this was nice? ~ , :,

you discovered it and thought this was nice? 9 i. :, :, was nice? when you got on the metropolitan — was nice? when you got on the metropolitan line, _ was nice? when you got on the metropolitan line, it _ was nice? when you got on the metropolitan line, it goes - was nice? when you got on the metropolitan line, it goes quite was nice? when you got on the . metropolitan line, it goes quite far out past _ metropolitan line, it goes quite far out past the m25 to amersham and chesham. — out past the m25 to amersham and chesham, a lovely area which i didn't— chesham, a lovely area which i didn't really know.— chesham, a lovely area which i didn't really know. yes, because it is uuite didn't really know. yes, because it is quite mature _ didn't really know. yes, because it is quite mature and _ didn't really know. yes, because it. is quite mature and buckinghamshire. yes, it was hard to know that will still be _ yes, it was hard to know that will still be underground, just think thinking — still be underground, just think thinking it is still the underground that far. _ thinking it is still the underground that far. 50 thinking it is still the underground that far. , ., ., thinking it is still the underground thatfar. ., , ., that far. so explain a bit about the reason you — that far. so explain a bit about the reason you are _ that far. so explain a bit about the reason you are running. _ that far. so explain a bit about the reason you are running. i- that far. so explain a bit about the reason you are running. i was - reason you are running. i was runnina reason you are running. i was running for— reason you are running. i was running for calm, _ reason you are running. i was running for calm, which - reason you are running. i was running for calm, which is . reason you are running. i was running for calm, which is a i running for calm, which is a fantastic— running for calm, which is a fantastic charitable organisation for mental health in the uk, and especially— for mental health in the uk, and especially when we are living in a mental— especially when we are living in a mental health crisis, a huge part of running _ mental health crisis, a huge part of running for— mental health crisis, a huge part of running for me as rather thanjust for my— running for me as rather thanjust for my physical health also is for my mental— for my physical health also is for my mental health as well, that is where _ my mental health as well, that is where i— my mental health as well, that is where i found i connected with so many— where i found i connected with so many people on this one, and during the whole _ many people on this one, and during the whole case of running all the lines. _ the whole case of running all the lines. i— the whole case of running all the lines. i had — the whole case of running all the lines, i had a tracking device on me. _ lines, i had a tracking device on me. so— lines, i had a tracking device on me, so people could find whatever they wanted to find it, and join in with me. — they wanted to find it, and join in with me, and most of the people i spoke _ with me, and most of the people i spoke to— with me, and most of the people i spoke tojoining in other studies talked _ spoke tojoining in other studies talked about mental health, and the importance of running to help in finding — importance of running to help in finding a — importance of running to help in finding a connection through that.

so, finding a connection through that. so. we _ finding a connection through that. so, we raised £23,000 for calm in the process. — so, we raised £23,000 for calm in the process. you mike i think particularly for young men as well, we focus _ particularly for young men as well, we focus a — particularly for young men as well, we focus a lot on talking about men's — we focus a lot on talking about men's mental help as well. certainly, and certainly we were speaking — certainly, and certainly we were speaking to a lot of people who were able to _ speaking to a lot of people who were able to open up and talk during the run is— able to open up and talk during the run is about— able to open up and talk during the run is about their mental hub, their position— run is about their mental hub, their position in— run is about their mental hub, their position in life, their worries, their— position in life, their worries, their fears. _ position in life, their worries, their fears. and i position in life, their worries, theirfears. and i didn't position in life, their worries, their fears. and i didn't expect that— their fears. and i didn't expect that going into this event, i put a few people join me here and there, but it— few people join me here and there, but it was— few people join me here and there, but it was actually amazing people i met and _ but it was actually amazing people i met and had some wonderful conversations with some truly inspiring _ conversations with some truly inspiring people who shared some very deep— inspiring people who shared some very deep things about themselves. and it _ very deep things about themselves. and it feels like you can do that in that sort of setting. it feels like men might struggle to talk about it sitting down over a copy, but if they do something that is physical like exercise, it is different. yes. like exercise, it is different. yes, ou are like exercise, it is different. yes, you are not _ like exercise, it is different. yes, you are not looking _ like exercise, it is different. yes, you are not looking in _ like exercise, it is different. yes, you are not looking in the - like exercise, it is different. yes, you are not looking in the eye, it is you are not looking in the eye, it is more — you are not looking in the eye, it is more casual, and you are both in the same _ is more casual, and you are both in the same situation of being out there _ the same situation of being out there running, and it is a wonderful way to— there running, and it is a wonderful way to do— there running, and it is a wonderful way to do it. — there running, and it is a wonderful way to do it. you make your legs or write? _ way to do it. you make your legs or write? they— way to do it. you make your legs or write? they are still attached. bonuses. _ write? they are still attached. bonuses. , :, ., bonuses. they were doing ok, and the first few days — bonuses. they were doing ok, and the first few days this _ bonuses. they were doing ok, and the first few days this week _ bonuses. they were doing ok, and the first few days this week it _ bonuses. they were doing ok, and the first few days this week it was - bonuses. they were doing ok, and the first few days this week it was a - first few days this week it was a bit tricky. —

first few days this week it was a bit tricky, hobbling around. they are doing — bit tricky, hobbling around. they are doing 0k bit tricky, hobbling around. they are doing ok now.— bit tricky, hobbling around. they are doing ok now. thank you so much for 'oinin: are doing ok now. thank you so much forjoining us- — are doing ok now. thank you so much forjoining us. that _ are doing ok now. thank you so much forjoining us. that is _ are doing ok now. thank you so much forjoining us. that is it _ are doing ok now. thank you so much forjoining us. that is it from - are doing ok now. thank you so much forjoining us. that is it from us - forjoining us. that is it from us forjoining us. that is it from us for breakfast today. we are back from six tomorrow. find for breakfast today. we are back from six tomorrow. and tomorrow, we will have the — from six tomorrow. and tomorrow, we will have the right _ from six tomorrow. and tomorrow, we will have the right addition _ from six tomorrow. and tomorrow, we will have the right addition of - from six tomorrow. and tomorrow, we will have the right addition of news . will have the right addition of news watch for you. we will see you then. had a good weekend. —— have a good weekend.

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the us plans to give ukraine advanced long—range missiles to help with its ongoing counteroffensive against russia, according to reports in the american media. they quote us officials familiar with the issue as saying ukraine will get some atacms missiles — similar to the ones we're seeing here — with a range of up to 190 miles. that would allow kyiv to hit russian targets deep behind the front line. neither the us nor ukraine have officially confirmed the media reports. it comes as the ukrainian military claims it struck the headquarters of russia's black sea naval fleet in occupied crimea — with storm shadow cruise missiles, supplied by britain and france. the building in sevastopol appears to have been hit by at least two missiles, causing extensive damage. black smoke was still rising from sevastopol hours after the attack. the head of ukraine's military intelligence has claimed

in an interview that russian commanders were among those