her team—mates tammy beaumont and bowler anya shrubsole are awarded mbes. sn't even the first person in her family to find out the good news! i had ihada i had a letter through the post, my mum gave me when i came back. she accidentally opened it, because it did not say the name you could just see the address. i think she knew a day before me. what were your feelings when you read that? firstly imight get feelings when you read that? firstly i might get an opportunity to meet the queen, i love the queen. that was my first response. just surprise. took a couple of minutes to ta ke surprise. took a couple of minutes to take it all in. british and irish lions captain sam warburton has been awarded an 0be. welshman warburton has led the lions on their last two tours, including the drawn test series against world champions new zealand during the summer. a full list of all the sports stars honoured can be found on the bbc sport website. there was one match of premiership rugby this evening. bath hosting wasps. and it's the visitors who have made a great start. two

her teammates tammy beaumont and bowler anya shrubsole are awarded mbes. find out the good news. i had ihada i had a letter through the post that mum gave me when i came back. she had actually accidentally opened it because it didn't say the names, just the address and when she was opening the post and opened it. i think she knew a day before me. what we re think she knew a day before me. what were your feelings when you read that? firstly, i might get an opportunity to meet the queen, i love the queen. my best shot. i was surprised, it took a couple of minutes to take it all in the. —— ta ke minutes to take it all in the. —— take it all in. british and irish lions captain sam warburton has been awarded an 0be. welshman warburton has led the lions on their last two tours, including the drawn test series against world champions new zealand during the summer. a full list of all the sports stars honoured can be found on the bbc sport website. phil taylor is true to the pdc world darts xavi chip after beating gary anderson. it is his farewell tour. he will face

lewis hamilton, anthonyjoshua, harry kane, johanna konta, jonnie peacock, adam peaty, johnny ray, anya shrubsoleu bsole and peacock, adam peaty, johnny ray, anya shrubsole and bianca walkden —— jonathan rea. those are your contenders for sports personality of the year 2017. that's not the only event happening this evening. we've got acts such as noel gallagher and rag n bone man playing this evening. we'll see the coach of the year, the tea m we'll see the coach of the year, the team of the year. and of course what will be the most poignant moment, the helen roberson award for sporting achievement in the face of adversity. we already know who's going to win that, that award is going to win that, that award is going in tribute to bradley lowery. many of you will be familiar with his story. he died earlier this year, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at 18 months. what he achieved in his short life was quite extraordinary. i've been speaking to his parents on the red carpet. it's amazing, he was six years old and he brought people together from all over the country. he brought foot ball

and then, anya shrubsole mettle to see it through. mettle to see it through. and then, anya shrubsole blasted her way to india in the final. world championship status for england. but what about the ashes? well, they didn't enjoy their winter in australia. their ashes tournament, mix of one—day t 20 and test matches went the way of their hosts. what a year 2017 has been, world champions all over the place and one of them crowned bbc sports personality of the year. mo farah finishing the year offered the famous trophy and hoping to build on that success in 2018. the winter olympics, the, what games in australia and the football world cup. so much more to come. a fantastic year ahead, but the 2017, thatis fantastic year ahead, but the 2017, that is about it. thank you be joining us. see you soon. good evening. the festive forecast isn't looking particularly cold wintry. it has been a mild day again and this was the scene from one of our weather watchers in cambridge. quite a lot of cloud. this theme continues into christmas day. it is l

anya shrubsole was also one of the 12 nominees for the main sports personality award. c. i think i gave sophie baxtera big hug. then was ecstatic. i think i gave sophie baxter a big hug. then tried to get over the baxter a big hug. then tried to get overthe ramp baxter a big hug. then tried to get over the ramp without tripping on my heels. we spoke to another award winner earlier and she said the most nerve—racking thing was getting on the stage. i spoke to you before the awards last night and you seemed calm and relaxed? it is easy to be calm and relaxed? it is easy to be calm and relaxed when you don't think you are going to win. i could just sit there and enjoy the evening. slightly easier than a world cup final, i guess? are you say that but we were training for that! it was great to be part of it. i spoke to some of your team—mates last night. i asked them for their highlights of the year. what was the very moment you think that a team of the year award was won? probably anya at the final in—laws. was won? probably anya at the final in-laws. just amazing. the whol

and then, anya shrubsole blasted her way through india in the final.didn't enjoy their winter in australia. their ashes tournament, mix of one—day t20 and test matches went the way of their hosts. what a year 2017 has been, world champions all over the place and one of them crowned bbc sports personality of the year. yes, sir mo farah finishing the year offered the famous trophy and hoping to build on that success in 2018. and what about next year — the winter olympics, the commonwealth games in australia and the football world cup. so much more to come. yes, a fantastic year ahead, but for 2017, that's about it. thanks forjoining us. see you soon. a very merry christmas to you. not a bad start to day. out to the eastern side here, a bit of sunshine coming up with the dawn, a bit further west towards sale there was a bit of blueness about that sky. they are the exceptions, to a fairly wet and windy day. you have that combination of wet and windy fare so not seasonal in the sense of snow and reindeers, this is the other face of december. it is on the mi

and then, anya shrubsole blasted her way through india in the final.hey didn't enjoy their winter in australia. their ashes tournament, mix of one—day t20 and test matches went the way of their hosts. what a year 2017 has been, world champions all over the place and one of them crowned bbc sports personality of the year. yes, sir mo farah finishing the year offered the famous trophy and hoping to build on that success in 2018. and what about next year — the winter olympics, the commonwealth games in australia and the football world cup. so much more to come. yes, a fantastic year ahead, but for 2017, that's about it. thanks forjoining us. see you soon. you probably heard that storm delyn is heading our way to bring strong winds to the north of the british isles and 12 hours ago, it didn't even exist but looking at this area of cloud, you can see how things have been developing rapidly over recent hours, this hook of cloud wrapping around this area of low pressure that will become storm dyla n pressure that will become storm dylan and because this devel

and then, anya shrubsole blasted her way through india in the final.ter in australia. their ashes tournament, a mix of one—day, t20 and test matches went the way of their hosts. what a year 2017 has been, world champions all over the place and one of them crowned bbc sports personality of the year. yes, sir mo farah finishing the year off with the famous trophy and hoping to build on that success in 2018. and what about next year — the winter olympics, the commonwealth games in australia and the football world cup. so much more to come. yes, a fantastic year ahead, but for 2017, that's about it. thanks forjoining us. see you soon. the weather has been more cheerful today compared to the last few days across today compared to the last few days a cross m ost today compared to the last few days across most of the uk but across the south of the country were in for rain, and possibly some snow as well. this is the weather front moving in giving a wet end to across many southern areas of the uk. some snow falling across the welsh hills and possibly around th

anya shrubsole, player of the match in the cricket world cup final.heavyweight champion of the world. finally chris froome committee claimed the fourth tour de france title, and made history, by also triumphing in the vuelta a espa na. of course in the news of late after the raise levels of an asthma drug in his system. defending his reputation. makes a short list tonight. public vote, the show starts around 6:16 p:m.. you can see it all live on bbc one. adam will be there with the sports personality of the year 2017. awarded since 1954, can you believe that? not always with live coverage from the red carpet, but it will be just up five o'clock. at least five people have been killed and more than twenty injured in an attack on a church in the pakistani city of quetta. the methodist church was full of worshippers when it was stormed by two militants. pakistani media have broadcast footage of a fierce exchange of gunfire between security forces and militants. south africa's governing party, the anc, will vote later today to elect a new leader. deep divi

england cricket players have been recognised, including anya shrubsole.r, and it says a huge amount about the whole tournament and women's cricket in general, i think. it shows how much the game has grown and just how big that tournament was, that it would be recognised in something like the new year honours list. most of those being honoured are ordinary people doing extraordinary work, like efe ezekiel, who acts as a mentorfor young people. of course, young people are everything to me. i'm passionate about them and passionate about their life, their well—being and their welfare. so for me to be recognised for my passion is one of the greatest honours ever, so i'm in complete gratitude and appreciation. the majority of honours do go to people who aren't in the public eye but who have given exceptional service. and, in 2018, the honours committee say they will be looking to particularly recognise individuals who were involved in the response to, and the aftermath of, the london and manchester terror attacks, and the fire at grenfell tower. lizo mzimba, bb

and then, anya shrubsole blasted her way through india in the final.heir winter in australia. their ashes tournament, mix of one—day t20 and test matches went the way of their hosts. what a year 2017 has been, world champions all over the place and one of them crowned bbc sports personality of the year. yes, sir mo farah finishing the year offered the famous trophy and hoping to build on that success in 2018. and what about next year — the winter olympics, the commonwealth games in australia and the football world cup. so much more to come. yes, a fantastic year ahead, but for 2017, that's about it. thanks forjoining us. see you soon. hello. this is breakfast with steph mcgovern. universities have been warned that they must allow free speech and that they must be places that open minds and not close them, according to university ministerjo johnson. good morning. it's tuesday the 26th of december. also this morning: the boxing day sales used to be a big dealfor bargain—hunters,

johanna konta, anya shrubsole. jonnie peacock, anthony joshua, harry kane. will be live on the red carpet from five o'clock on the red carpet from five o'clock on the red carpet from five o'clock on the bbc news channel. bradley lowry, the young football fan who touched so many hearts will be honoured tonight? yeah, of course. night of celebration, but i suspect that'll be a very moment. many people almost across the world familiar with the plight of bradley lowry, who died earlier this year. the six—year—old sunderland fan, diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at 18 months. what he achieved in the short flight touch football fans across the country and the world. he tonight will win the helen robertson award for sporting achievement in the face of diversity. his parents will be here to collect the award. a poignant moment amongst all the celebration of sporting success. we look forward to that ceremony later on. that's all the sport, i'll be back at 6:30 p:m.. we look forward to that. we look forward to hearing the outcome sports personality. your votes cou

and then, anya shrubsole blasted her way through india in the final.oy their winter in australia. their ashes tournament, mix of one—day t20 and test matches went the way of their hosts. what a year 2017 has been, world champions all over the place and one of them crowned bbc sports personality of the year. yes, sir mo farah finishing the year offered the famous trophy and hoping to build on that success in 2018. and what about next year — the winter olympics, the commonwealth games in australia and the football world cup. so much more to come. yes, a fantastic year ahead, but for 2017, that's about it. thanks forjoining us. see you soon. it has been an improving picture, with sunshine for most people, as well as some showers. it will revert back to raid later on, and a cold night to come across scotland, temperatures around freezing, with the risk of ice —— to rain. the mild airwill be the risk of ice —— to rain. the mild air will be with england and wales saturday and sunday but there is rain in the northern half of the country, but with the mild air

anya shrubsole, player of the match in the cricket world cup final.n of the world. finally chris froome committee claimed the fourth tour de france title, and made history, by also triumphing in the vuelta a espa na. history, by also triumphing in the vuelta a espana. public vote, the show starts around 6:a5 p:m.. you can watch the awards ceremony tonight, starting with live coverage from the red carpet in liverpool on the bbc news channel from shortly after 5pm. prince harry has taken on a new role — as a journalist — and interviewed the former us president barack obama. the interview was recorded at the invictus games in september as part of the today programme's guest editor series. the fifth in line to the throne takes over the show on the 27th december on bbc radio four — and he gave the politician some interview advice ahead of the discussion. do i have to speak faster, because i'm a slow speaker. not at all. should i do a british accent? if you start using long pauses between answers you're probably going to get this face. laughter. i don't wan

anya shrubsole had her best summer as england's cricketers won a world cup. champion and defended that title in 2017. then there is chris froome who uniquely won both the tour de france and the vuelta a espana. in recent days he's been defending his reputation after that as “— defending his reputation after that as —— at first test for a drug. defending his reputation after that as -- at first test for a drug. many thanks. you can see that later on the bbc. that's all the sport for now. sport now, and a full round up from the bbc sport centre. england's hopes are hanging by a thread at the end of day for out in perth. england will need to bat out the final day of the third test in perth to stay in the ashes series. six wickets is all australia need to win back the urn. australia declared on 662—9, a lead of 259. in reply england crumbled to 132—4. mark stoneman, alistair cook and joe root went cheaply. james vince providing some resistance before a brilliant ball from mitchell starc saw him depart. it's a special weekend. to get root is a good one for us. we

her team—mates, tammy beaumont and bowler anya shrubsole, are awarded mbes.that mum gave me when i came back. she had actually accidentally opened it. she could see the address. i think she knew a debut for me. what were your feelings when you read that? first that i might get an opportunity to meet the queen. i love the queen. but no, obviously i was surprised. it took a couple of minutes to take it all in. also in the new year's honours list, british and irish lions captain sam warburton has been awarded an 0be. the welshman led the lions in the drawn test series against world champions new zealand during the summer. a full list of honours can be found on the bbc website. celtic‘s long domestic unbeaten run may be over, but nothing would give them greater satisfaction than a seasonal victory over rangers this afternoon. the leaders will move 14 points clear of their old firm rivals with victory at parkhead this lunchtime. they are always great fixtures to be involved in. it will be special —— it's special to play these games at celtic park. it being the las

her team—mates, tammy beaumont and bowler anya shrubsole, are awarded mbes. world champions new zealand during the summer. a full list of honours can be found on the bbc website. celtic are looking to extend their lead at this top of the scottish premier league table this afternoon. they are playing rangers in the old firm derby. it has been an exciting start at celtic park. both teams have had early chances. rangers going close in the opening five minutes. since then, they have been under pressure. scott sinclair has had the best chances for celtic. he came had the best chances for celtic. he ca m e closest had the best chances for celtic. he came closest just had the best chances for celtic. he came closestjust on the cusp of half—time. no goals yet. and world champion bianca walked and has rounded off her outstanding year with gold at the inaugural world tae kwon do grand slam series in china. —— bianca walkden. she beatjackie galloway in the final. she'll the title and £52,000. the largest ever price pot in tae kwon do. she now plans to buy a house. that'

her teammates tammy beaumont and bowler anya shrubsole are awarded mbes. i had a letter through the post that mum gave me when i came back. she had actually accidentally opened it, because it didn't say the name, she could just see the ad dress, and she opened the post. i think she knew one day before me. what we feelings when you read that? firstly, i will getan when you read that? firstly, i will get an opportunity to meet the queen, i love the queen. i thought, this would be my best shot. honestly, i was surprised. timor—leste couple of minutes to ta ke timor—leste couple of minutes to take it in. also in the new year's honours list, british and irish lions captain sam walker has been awarded an 0be. he led the lions in the drawn test series against new zealand. a full list of honours can be found on the bbc website. there was one premiership rugby match last night, and wasps won it 31—25 away at bath. the visitors made a great start and were 19—0 up, but this score from gaby lovobalavu proved the difference in the end. wasps edging a bonus—point win to

her teammates, tammy beaumont and bowler anya shrubsole, are awarded mbes. we see what he‘s got up to. from one red sofa to another. there‘s all sorts of things you can practise. you do this in the garage? i‘m on my feet. music don‘t forget to smile. 0h, 0k. whoa! we have liftoff. i‘d like to think our good habits will rub off on you. sorry. don't worry. at the moment it seems like an ordinary six aside indoor game. all that changes, though, with a flick ofa that changes, though, with a flick of a switch. i‘m ona i‘m on a wooden plank, 100 feet in the air. laughter i think that went badly wrong. off off he goes into the sun set. off he goes into the sun set. well deserved rest. the fearless mike bushell. fearless and peerless, absolutely right. we really enjoyed those. goat yoga was up there. i liked the speed skating. i want to know how many injuries he‘s had — 4oo know how many injuries he‘s had — 400 sports in a year, lots of them, well, performed quite spectacularly badly. well he's very wary of horses. yes, he is. he has come off. he has come off a hors