of pole dancing. that humbles me. johnny bananas (voiceover): --who is smashing stereotypes-- that's the pole my producer ripped out of the ceiling. johnny bananas (voiceover): --and redefining old age. greta: i've always considered myself-- pole the second you walk in her front door. --fit, but when i was in my late 50s, my sisters both came down with the beginning of osteoporosis, and they're both younger. i said i can do weights or pole, and pole for me was a little more fun. oh my god. maybe i'll get my grandma into pole. listen. if you ever get osteoporosis, there's hope for you. my grandma does have osteoporosis. really? dude, get her on the pole. - ok. - what's your grandma's name? vera. we need to get vera and greta together and have them get on the x pole. and my grandma is hot. really? yes, she is. i'll show you later. is she single? she-- no. give her my number. look at that, the flag. looks easy. not. hand around the pole. nice. - twist my body sideways. - yes. yes. woo! you're competitive

, .,. , good enough to take provisional pole? , ., . .,, , ., pole?ole? trying to chase his time down, hamilton locked up and _ pole? trying to chase his time down, hamilton locked up and could - pole? trying to chase his time down, hamilton locked up and could only i hamilton locked up and could only claim second behind his rival, exactly where red bull wanted him. crosses the line, not on pole! essen crosses the line, not on pole! even for a sport — crosses the line, not on pole! even for a sport well-versed _ crosses the line, not on pole! even for a sport well-versed in - crosses the line, not on pole! even for a sport well—versed in drama that has been something else, a fantastic in qualifying from max verstappen to put him on paul. stiiiii verstappen to put him on paul. still on the front— verstappen to put him on paul. still on the front row. we have the difference _ on the front row. we have the difference obviously between the ties hut _ difference obviously between the ties but i— difference obviously between the ties but i am grateful i can

horrified neighbors could only watch as flames forced a pair of teenagers to scramble down a pole to safety. kristine sloan has details. >> reporter: terrifying moments for two teenagers escaping a fire on the fourth floor of this building in manhattan. a 13 year old boy and 18-year-old girl shimmy down a pole as flames rage out of the window above their heads. the two then slide down the side of the building to save their own lives. witnesses watching in horror. >> they was about to jump out of the window, but everyone kept telling them, hold on, hold on. when they held on they got on side to the pole and started sliding down, i was slide, slide, baby, slide. and those kids, they made it, they made it down. >> reporter: in the miraculous escape, you can see the first teen slide before falling or jumping. >> i looked out and seen the flames coming up in the air, and i'm like wow, and then i seen the little kids flying down the pole. if it wasn't for them poles they probably would have died. >> reporter: neighbors say they heard a loud noise before the apartment caught fire. >> it was

the answer is usually that he lives in the north pole. but there's a few problems with that. firstly, there's no buildings there for sumter in his elves to live in, and it's far too cold. secondly, there's no christmas trees at the north pole. in fact, there's no trees at all. and you don't usually see some to slay being pulled by these guys. of course pulling santa's sleigh is the elite team over reindeer and looking after those reindeer is johan, who has the wonderful title of rain? dia whisper. johan, a thanks very much for talking to us. we're looking at where son to lives. now. there was some room as he lives in the north pole, but radius can't live in the north po, can like no, am i sans ice originally from a mount ear corner of the inventory. but he was here in rob anemic because it's easier for people to reach to him. then i'm the rangers are here in awful. there's nothing to eat round. you look after the reindeer. how do you whisper to a reindeer? what makes hello heard his name. what makes a good reindeer for santa? ah, the rein

so what happens to those letters that are addressed to the north pole? please tell me they come here. they come here, let me see if i do have here some. ah example, for example over here. so this is the place where they all end up anyway. so they come to the right may even though you put the wrong address in it. well, that's good to know that everybody watching make sure that their letters always arrive with santa claus. well, it's good to know that santa is receiving his mail here in lapland, but this wasn't always his address. most theologians will agree that saint nicholas was born in nor around the mediterranean coastal town of mirror. now damira in turkey in around $288.00 d. however, there is not many images of santa in his home town on christmas cards. well, there is one way to settle this argument good and proper to speak to the man himself, santa claus. hello. thank you very much for joining us here on our tea, sunset. we've been searching for you around the world. tell us in your own words, where are you from? oh, i am from here. you got las ve

there was some room as he lives in the north pole. but reindeer can't live in the north po, can like, no, am i sans ice originally from a mount ear corner of the inventory. but he works here in rome. i name it because it's easier for people to reach to him then i'm the radius are here in north fall. there's nothing to eat round. you look after the reindeer. how he whispered to a reindeer, what makes hello heard his name. what makes a good reindeer? a santa ah, the reindeer needs to be patient. it needs to be curious. it needs to be strong enough and bold enough. if they are too shy, they afraid to fly over the skies. now what does the rain do? you do for relaxation when it's not flying. they are just, you know, killing, laying down, eating, chatting with the friends, you know, but that leaves us with quite the problem. what about all of the letters to santa that are addressed to him at the north pole? i'm here in the bustling epicenter of santa's post office and joined by a very busy postal elf called here to he's taken some time out

metal poles, wooden poles, and it's like that all over western kentucky.days to get the power back, but we've got crews from five states so far that have rolled into kentucky and they were working yesterday afternoon through the night, they're up this morning. so it's going to take a while. >> that is the one good piece of news when you're traveling to these things. even this morning, you see that incoming of these convoys of cherry picking trucks, electrical trucks. they're staged at motels and hotels around the place. it is the only one thing that comes out of these disasters that we actually see that we can come together a little bit. is everybody coordinating properly at all levels of goth here? >> they are. all the areas have reached out, in areas that were not affected by the tornado and they were wanting contact information with whoever's in charge of coordinating the reconstruction of all the poles. they're on their way. some of them are already here. i understand that there are people from other states, too, that are en route now. so it's just --

max verstappen hits the wall, as lewis hamilton takes pole position for the saudi arabian grand prix.1 is heading for an exciting championship finish. and a moment of cricketing history — as ajaz patel takes all ten wickets in a test innings, becoming just the third man to do so. hello and welcome to sportsday. well, what a day of stories we've had so far in the premier league and it's not over yet. let's start with liverpool as they have gone top of the premier league after a late, late goal clinched victory at wolves. liverpool had been frustrated all afternoon. they've been used to scoring for fun this season — but then with just seconds remaining divock origi latched onto a mohamed salah pass to score the winner at molineaux. tough for wolves, they had defended heroically for the game, they were just 60 seconds away from becoming the first team to stop liverpool scoring this season. wolves remain eighth, butjurgen klopp�*s side went top of the table. the longer the game goes and it's still 0—0 then, of course, you feel the pressure because we want this result so badly. that we got

he make much of an impression as far as the pole goes-— the pole goes. do more in this coming year, but we _ in this coming year, but we are talking — in this coming year, but we are talking about an election that is possibly— talking about an election that is possibly only two years away now. a lot possibly only two years away now. a tot can _ possibly only two years away now. a lot can change in those two years anyway — lot can change in those two years anyway i— lot can change in those two years anyway. i think that he is now, he's sorted _ anyway. i think that he is now, he's sorted out — anyway. i think that he is now, he's sorted out his power base, he has sorted _ sorted out his power base, he has sorted out — sorted out his power base, he has sorted out the party, the important thing _ sorted out the party, the important thing now— sorted out the party, the important thing now is to capture the voters, and that— thing now is to capture the voters, and that means getting their confidence and then getting their trust _ confidence and then getting t

the final shoot—out for pole position that really matters.kend is being headlined by individuals but it was a team—mate that got verstappen through. perez provided a slipstream to help the flying dutchman go faster, and it helped. mercedes didn't copy that tactic. hamilton couldn't catch him. max did a great lap today so i couldn't answer to that lap, it was a fantastic lap from him. we are in a good position for tomorrow and i hope we can have a good race. we improved the car again in qualifying. so far this weekend, the car was a bit on and off but incredibly happy with this. this is of course what we wanted, but it's never easy, especially with their form the last few races. now i'm just looking forward to it tomorrow because that is most important. in the last six years, it is the person who has sat in front who has gone on to win. verstappen has landed a heavy first blow, leaving hamilton on the ropes. the question is, can he recover? can he? spoke to the bbcs formula one reporterjenny gow earlier and i asked her how big of a job it woul

put up the flag pole in 1970 and had a flag on it until 1995 when he died. it has been without a flag since then a couple of years ago, some of mitchell's friends got together and decided to pool their money and put a new flag on the pole and also a plaque to honor their friend and along with him. there are many, many other people in this town that went to war and came back. i never knew a pilot. he was the only one. he never spoke about it. very upbeat. it was about service. this guy was about. >> helping you get along with whatever you're doing. it really helped me out a lot. he was like a mentor to me. >> now the city of coma also issued a proclamation today to honor colonel mitchell. that proclamation will be placed in the museum here in coma. but for now in san mateo county, charles clifford kron 4 news. >> still to come, the holiday shopping deadline is approaching but be careful before falling for deals. that might seem too good to be true. the warning tonight about minature versions of products showing up on doorsteps and yes, the holidays are here,

then they got on the pole and they were sliding down. i was like, slide, slide.ade it down. >> reporter: in the miraculous escape, you can see the first teen slide down before falling or jumping. >> i went to my window and looked out and i just seen the flames coming up and i'm like, wow, and then i seen the kid sliding down the pole. if it wasn't for those poles, they might have died. >> reporter: neighbors heard a loud noise before the apartment caught fire. >> it was a very big explosion this morning prior to the fire. >> reporter: investigators say a man was found dead in the apartment, trapped in a back room. firefighters also found a woman at the front, reportedly unable to open the door. she's in critical condition. officials say electric pibikes were found inside the apartment. although the fire is still under investigation, officials say electric scooters also burned in the fire. fire officials have urged people not to leave scooters or e-bikes unattended while they're charging. >> christine, thank you. >>> in sports, an overtime thriller in the nfl. the

the number of poles living in the uk now is at its lowest for eight years.ing a family there persuaded them to come home to warsaw. and i was sure that in poland i could easily find a nice nursery where i canjust send them and, you know, spend like five, six hours at home working. and in london, actually, we were not able to find, like, a nice nursery. professor isabella grabovski has interviewed hundreds of poles who have recently returned. most want to stay, but some, after years abroad, now feel uncomfortable in their homeland. one third out of our 500 returnee sample said that we do consider. return to the uk or to other. countries because they do not feel at home any more. in recent months, poland has seen a surge in the number of mostly middle eastern people trying to enter the eu most poles support the government's refusal to let them in. but this woman says her years living in britain has affected the way she sees migrants. living abroad, being a migrant myself, gave me that feeling, kind of an empathy for the people who are now on the border with be

lift up that pole more. lift up your pole. look at this. brian wood: all right. this thing! ridiculous. watch out. no, it's not. this is a sneak attack. yeah, duh. the lizard never had a chance. - i-- well-- - he was just-- look at the size of this thing. - oh, that's the death twirl? - that's the death roll. the death twirl-- you could call it a death twirl. - got to be careful. - they're unpredictable. unpredictable. come on. look at that monster. got to be careful. all right, he's all yours, john. [laughs] we did. we caught that. but here's the thing. once you catch them, they're-- like, they're exhausted from fighting. but look at how mean this thing gets once it, like, gets its energy back. here's it trying to, like, bite a hole through the cage. relocating you with buddy-- your life's about to get a whole lot better. brian, again, man, thanks a lot. - thank you for coming. - --this. yes. reptile wranglers. you know it, baby. no iguana coming down in the city. police coming down, no way. hey, hey. you got an iguana in your pool, and he's trying. he's trying

the final shoot—out for pole position that really matters. weekend is being headlined by individuals but it was a team—mate that got verstappen through. perez provided a slipstream to help the flying dutchman go faster, and it helped. hamilton couldn't catch him. max did a great lap today so i couldn't answer to that lap, it was a fantastic lap from him. we are in a fantastic lap from him. we are in a good position for tomorrow and i hope we can have a good race. so far this weekend, the car was a bit on _ so far this weekend, the car was a bit on and — so far this weekend, the car was a bit on and off but incredibly happy with this — bit on and off but incredibly happy with this. this is of course what we wanted, _ with this. this is of course what we wanted, but — with this. this is of course what we wanted, but it's very easy, especially with their form the last few races — especially with their form the last few races. now i'm just looking forward — few races. now i'm just looking forward to— few races. now i'm just looking forward to it

he had a shop nearby put up the flag pole in 1970 and had a flag on it until 1995 when he died. without a flag since then a couple of years ago, some of mitchell's friends got together and decided to pool their money and put a new flag on the pole and also a plaque to honor their friend and along with him. there are many, many other people in this town that went to war and came back. i never knew a pilot. he was the only one. he never spoke about it. very upbeat. it was all service. this guy was about. >> helping you get along with whatever you're doing. he really helped me out a lot. he was like a mentor to me. >> now the city of coma also issued a proclamation today to honor colonel mitchell. the proclamation will be placed in the museum here in coma. but for now in san mateo county, charles clifford kron 4 news. >> more national news tonight the white house celebrated its first ever maternal health a day of action. there was a summit, especially one with lawmakers and cabinet secretaries and celebrities today. the biden harris administration says the plan is to reduce materna

lewis hamilton has taken pole for tomorrow's saudi arabian grand prix.edes on provisional pole with his final qualifying lap injeddah, but verstapppen — who has an eight—point advantage in the drivers�* championship — looked set to better that time until the final corner, where the dutchman hit the wall. so it's hamilton on pole alongside team—mate valtteri bottas, while verstappen starts third for tomorrow's race. take a look at these pictures. now, just in case you're struggling to feel christmas—y, take a look at these pictures. cheering they're from manger square, in bethlehem. with three weeks to go until christmas day, this was the moment that the town's christmas tree lights were switched on. the festive season actually began there last weekend, with a christmas market and a service at the church of nativity. three christian denominations — the armenians, roman catholics and greek orthodox — share control of the church in the west bank town. you're watching bbc news. we will look at the papers shortly. now it's time for a look at the weather with

it is the finest shoot—out for pole that matters, though.viduals, it was a team—mate who got verstappen through. peres provided a slipstream to help the flying dutchman go faster and it worked. mercedes did not copy their tactic and hamilton couldn't catch him. in the last six years, the pole sitter has gone on to win. in this title fight, verstappen has landed a heavy first blow leaving hamilton on the ropes. the question is, can he recover? england have been crushed in the opening ashes test losing by nine wickets on day four. they had to continue the momentum and there were glimmers of hope. the captain added just three to his overnight score. his dismissalfor 89 was just three to his overnight score. his dismissal for 89 was pivotal putting australia in total control. england lost their last eight wickets with 77 runs. that left australia needing a mare 2i wickets with 77 runs. that left australia needing a mare 21 is to win. the next up is adelaide on thursday. win. the next up is adelaide on thursday-— win. the next up is adelaide on t

most poles support the government's refusal to let them in.rants. living abroad, being a migrant myself, gave me that feeling, kind of an empathy for the people who are now on the border with belarus. they're in terrible conditions. we should treat those people equally. after years of living abroad, these poles are bringing with them new skills and life experiences that may shape the country's economy and its politics. adam easton, bbc news, warsaw. the duke and duchess of sussex have issued the first photograph of their daughter lilibet on their festive card. the image shows meghan raising lilibet in the air as she sits alongside prince harry, who is holding their two—year—old son archie on his knee. it's the first time lilibet, who was born injune, has been seen in a publicly—released image. the photo was taken at their home in santa barbara, california. their daughter named after their grandmother the queen elizabeth who will celebrate her diamond jubilee next year. crowds on the mediaeval charles bridge in prague have been enjoying a perfo

pole rating in 11 months.imately the idea that labour is now gaining ground. more than two thirds of voters questioning johnson's integrity over a boris christmas parties. in some form of lockdown. i think it is probably an indicator that often you hear new ministers trying to dismiss stories which they don't like by saying this is a west minister bubble story, spent too much time around parliament care about this. i think this poll is showing that cut through is starting to occur. and these various problems that boris johnson to occur. and these various problems that borisjohnson is to occur. and these various problems that boris johnson is facing to occur. and these various problems that borisjohnson is facing whether it is restrictions, the flats and the risk purpose meant of the parties or did or and it is making an impression on the public and it is a —i. an impression on the public and it is a -1. ., an impression on the public and it isa -1. ., , ., , is a -1. polling in tensions are laruel is a -1. pol

otherwise he would have been on pole position by a healthy margin. been on pole position by a healthyn. max verstappen goes third, any word on the gearbox, that - margin. max verstappen goes third, | any word on the gearbox, that would have an effect on where he is in the grid? hit have an effect on where he is in the trid? ., have an effect on where he is in the trid? . . ., ., grid? hit meant he could have damated grid? hit meant he could have damaged his _ grid? hit meant he could have damaged his gearbox, - grid? hit meant he could have damaged his gearbox, the - grid? hit meant he could have damaged his gearbox, the hm grid? hit meant he could have - damaged his gearbox, the fia will release a document later to tell us if that is the case and if it is he will go back five places and start p8. big difference and it will have a huge factor on this championship battle. , ., ,, , a huge factor on this championship battle. , ., ~ , ., a huge factor on this championship battle. , . ~ , ., ., battle. the stakes are so high. not 'ust for battle. the stakes are so high. not just for max _

hermann tilke —— hamilton keeping pole amidst extraordinary drama.ft, this season is farfrom over. adam wild, bbc news. three different teams have been top of the premier league table today. but if you don't want to know the details, it's time to pop out of the room, as match of the day and sportscene in scotland follow soon on bbc one. it is manchester city who are the league leaders for the first time this season, after they beat watford 3—1 at vicarage road. down in the relegation zone, newcastle united had theirfirst league win of the season. they beat burnley1—0. chelsea — who were league leaders at the start of the day — lost 3—2 at west ham. southampon and brighton drew. and liverpool briefly went to the top of the table after a late goal gave them a 1—0 win at wolves. rangers are seven points clear at the top of the scottish premiership table after a 3—0 win over dundee. aberdeen beat st mirren. while hibernian and motherwell drew. england's netballers beat jamaica to win their three test series, as they prepare to defend their commonwealth g

this is not a challenge to just the flag on a flag pole.ent that was made today, she's going to look at the record and then she's going to reach a decision. we're going to have to wait. >> sometimes i wonder if old maurice isn't up there chuckling. he's doing all right. >> the sons of confederate veterans have staunch feelings about the fact that some of their ancestors fought in the civil war for the confederacy. but if you were to give half of those members the original documents of south carolina seceding from the union, most of them probably either haven't read it, refuse to read it because they know what it says, or will read it and say, yeah, but that's not why my ancestor fought. >> thank you. thank you. >> i'm not going to say that slavery was not in any way, shape, or form involved in the decisions about secession. but those men did not leave their families and their homes and their warm beds to go to fight so somebody could own a slave. declaration of the immediate causes which induce and justify the secession of south carolina fr

crosses the line, he is not on pole.lap in qualifying from verstappen to put him on pole. these are the moments lewis lives for. i'm still on the front row. we've got the difference obviously between the tyres. but i'm grateful i can see where he is! and then we can try and navigate from there. navigating rivalry is something alain prost knows plenty about. his infamous battles with the late ayrton senna lit up the sport in the 1980s and the frenchman believes verstappen and hamilton share a rivalry for the ages. i think it's maybe one of the best or maybe the best in a while. in my opinion, the human side is, you can view it even with more attention, you know. so that's why it's nice. but everybody has been waiting for that for many, many years. all eyes on them. locked on points. sporting history beckons for one of them. all the goals from the premier league and scottish premiership are coming up after the news but stay right here for the results. steven gerrard, who played for liverpool for 17 years, made his first re

. >>> up next, taking a trip to the north pole just got easier. we will take you on board the polar express. >> fun. ♪ i see trees of green ♪ ♪ red roses too ♪ ♪ i see them bloom for me and you ♪ (music) ♪ so i think to myself ♪ ♪ oh what a wonderful world ♪ ♪♪ we all need a rock we can rely on. to be strong. to overcome anything. ♪♪ to be...unstoppable. that's why millions rely on the strength and financial guidance of prudential to achieve their dreams. who's your rock? ♪♪ >>> making it in the bay ais challenging. home prices have jumped during the pandemic. sea ranch is on top with a 38% increase. alamida county took five spots in the top ten. >>> it's the north carolina version of the polar express. take a trip to the north pole in north carolina. the trips last about an hour and a half. the chefs and waiters do more than just cook and serve, they also sing and dance. the big moment is when they reach the north pole. >> when the kids see santa, it's something that speaks to everybody. whether you believe or not, the kids light up. normally, th

most poles support the government's refusal to let them in.eing a migrant myself, gave me that feeling, kind of an empathy for the people who are now on the border with belarus. they're in terrible conditions. we should treat those people equally. after years of living abroad, these poles are bringing with them new skills and life experiences that may shape the country's economy and its politics. adam easton, bbc news, warsaw. they were giants of light entertainment in the 1960s and �*70s, so popular that their christmas special in 1977 pulled in 28 million viewers. well, now a long—lost episode of the morecambe and wise show will be on our screens this christmas day. it was discovered by eric morecambe's son in the attic of the family home. our arts correspondent david sillito reports. morecambe and wise, october 1970. and what would become a familiar setting for many classic sketches, eric and ernie at home in pyjamas. eric morcambe. hello! unlike so many of their shows, this hasn't been repeatedly re shown. it was thought to have been lost.

the number of poles living in the uk now is at its lowest for eight years.the high cost of raising a family there persuaded them to come home to warsaw. i was sure that in poland i could easily find a nice nursery where i could just send them and spend five or six hours at home working. in london actually, we were not able to find a nice nursery. this professor has interviewed hundreds of poles who have recently returned. most want to stay, but some after years abroad now feel uncomfortable in their homeland. one third out of our 500 returnees sample said that we do consider. a return to the uk or to other. countries, because they do not feel at home any more. in recent months, polling has seen a surge in the number of mostly middle eastern people trying to enter the eu illegally from belarus. most poles support the government's refusal to let them in, but this woman says her years living in britain has affected the way she sees migrants. living abroad and as well being a migrant myself gave me that feeling, kind of an empathy for the people who are now at t

nordic walking with poles may be the answer.g or trail running with poles when i was in europe last year and saw some of the best athletes in the world there running with poles. >> i use my poles because four year ago i had a minor stroke so my walking and balancing isn't the best. >> it's really a good exercise for anyone. it turns out when we go from simply walking to engaging the arms in our core muscles, we burn 24% to 26% more calories and much less likely to injure ourselves because we have four points of stability. the best way to start is support people with their hands and grab them without engaging them. when people understand the natural arm swing and bring the poles into the movement purposely, it becomes a way to move faster and more efficiently. >> they give you momentum. which is helpful. >> safer, better for you and actual act actually it is fun. the oldage is people walk better with canes so whwhy not have tw that propepel you and make you more efficient and give you a better workout? > ♪ limu emu... & doug ♪ ♪

here we have in reaching the south pole. and then of course, the terrible trick back, captain scott died him demonstrate how hard it was. then just how challenging was that? a far cry from today. it's why this period is known as the heroic age. they were truly great heroes. up until the 1920s. there were probably less than i should think. 50 or 60 people had actually ever stepped on to the cold slope. of course, now thousands again every year. like many of the old explorers i 1st had for printer arenas in southern chile, but unlike them, i'll be flying into antarctica to king george island. at the northern tip, harold joined the greenpeace ship. the arctic sunrise and head into the weddell sea, with luck, will reach our target, the 64th parallel, which marks the northern edge of the proposed station sanctuary. an internationally supported marine reserve covering 1800000 square kilometers that would be protected from direct human impacts. like fishing, oil drilling and deep sea mining. how times have changed immediately, it's

we had a rebel flag not on the car, but we had a flag pole by the race car.s from down south, the guys to beat. >> i was cleaning out my closets, found it in the closet. i would wear this in public anywhere i went without a problem. when it became what it is today, my wife said that there was no place for that on a race team. i'm not a racist by any means or a hater. the closet was probably the best place for it. >> my name is buzz braxton, and i'm lieutenant commander at rebels bridge sons of confederate veteran camp 842. this is general robert e. lee. probably the greatest man that ever walked the face of this earth. a lot of people don't understand the sons of confederate veterans. the confederate battle flag is the soldiers' flag, our ancestors. that's why we so proud of it. to you sons of confederate veterans, it is your duty to see that the true history of the south is presented to future generations. and that's what we try to do. and it's a tough job. here is a picture of maurice. we were down right where the flag pole is, selling confederate stuff. >>