with a three—metre gap, but that would mean the traditional chorus could stretch out of the royal albert hallsocial distancing is going to make the current guidelines say singers should be standing side to side with a three—metre gap, but that would mean the traditional chorus could stretch out of the royal albert hall, the current guidelines say singers should be standing side to side chorus could stretch out of the royal albert hall, down to the natural history museum. and, for smaller venues, social distancing is going to make reopening very difficult. so while venues are being allowed to reopen in august, there are many questions about whether they can afford to and reassuring the public and performers aboutjust how safe it is to get back on stage. david sillito, bbc news. one of bollywood's most famous actresses, aishwarea rye batchan, has been taken to hospital after testing positive for covid—19 earlier this week. according to reports, she's being treated at a hospital in mumbai, where her eight—year—old daughter is also now a patient. it comes days after her husband and father—in—law

of the proms at the royal albert hall so how are you feeling ?bout the opportunity and very aware that there is a gravity to this moment. and i want to be cognisant of it and also acknowledge how brave everyone in the uk has been and i wa nt everyone in the uk has been and i want to honour that. that is at the front of my mind right now, trying to be honourable and also bring joy back to the world, the way that it should be. yes, because music is about transporting people somewhere else, isn't it? how important is that at this time, i would love to get a thought from both of you on that. golda. i think get a thought from both of you on that. golda. ithink right get a thought from both of you on that. golda. i think right now, when we are all socially distancing, it's really difficult, even now, having to have this conversation with my laptop, basically. it's difficult to get that sense of togetherness at this moment sol get that sense of togetherness at this moment so i think what music really does is, it is so universal, regardless of language,

their differences in order to take the group of wives all the way from the military base to the royal albert hall pretensions, this film from full monty director peter cattaneo is a enjoyably predictable and hits all the right notes with crowd pleasing scenes of female bonding and sometimes harmonious singing. they sing out of tune, baby cries. finally, a blast from the past. the 1986 comedy ferris bueller‘s day off is out on blu—ray now. 1961 ferrari, 250 gt california. less then 100 were made. my father spent three years restoring this car. it is his love, it is his passion. it's his fault he didn't lock the garage. matthew broderick stars as the precocious teen whose guides of school for a wild ride around chicago with his girlfriend and his best friend. this blends vicarious thrills with wise guy comedy and farcical episodes. it is hilariously dated in parts, and in other parts plain hilarious. an energetic slice of escapism from high school movie masterjohn hughes. thanks for watching the film review with me anna smith. stay safe and we will be back next week with more viewing treats. if i w

picard, the director, did a fantasticjob of doing live streaming of this but, you know, the albert hall, the royalwould be coming over here. none of those, some of them with a hundred players m, some of them with a hundred players in, getting to perform, so it really isa in, getting to perform, so it really is a difficult time for the arts and if we lose the fine, fine music, opera and drama, some of the great performers and companies who deliver this, it‘s a big, big blow for the world in general and it is notjust happening in the uk, it is across the world. lets go to the sunday mirror. their headline is about ghislaine maxwell being arrested and a friend of ghislaine maxwell, this is laura goldman, they are quoted as saying, when prince andrew gave the interview to newsnight, ghislaine maxwell knew that was the end for her, that she had said to prince andrew that he shouldn‘t speak to the media aboutjeffrey epstein. she told him it wouldn‘t do any good but he ignored her. quite an interesting front page, dawn. yeah, it's really interesting how the second that ghislaine maxwell was arrested by t

to sierra boggess who played christine on broadway, at the 25th anniversary production at the royal albert hall everybody else. when he brings upfor me everybody else. when he brings up for me is how tragic this pandemic is. that even a show like phantom of the opera cannot last because financially, cameron sub brinkley said, i work for will cameron and andrew and they are two incredibly generous humans. and the fact that there is nothing they can do, this is forces beyond any of our control. it is absently devastating and i know that everybody shares in this. interesting reading what cameron mcintosh had to say. he agreed. he had become a wealthy man from the spectacular musical that had gone right around the world. is there no way that he could've perhaps subsidized this until perhaps the social distancing matters have been resolved. i don't know his financial situation andi know his financial situation and i think that is a thing everybody that somebody has quite a few dollars. £4. but if there was something he can do, then he would've done just that. as cameron spoke about the outcome he ma

with a three—metre gap, but that would mean the traditional chorus could stretch out of the royal albert hall to the natural history museum. and, for smaller venues, social distancing is going to make reopening very difficult. so while venues are being allowed to reopen in august, there are many questions about whether they can afford to and reassuring the public and performers aboutjust how safe it is to get back on stage. david sillito, bbc news. there was a man who sings for his separate. now it's time for a look at the weather with tomaz. the weather is not exactly barbecue weather, the weather so warm and quite humid and the evening 25 celsius. compare that to liverpool, only 15, still around 19 in the northeast of england. so by the time we get to around six o'clock, the band of cloud and rain, this is the weather front, still across the north of england, parts of wales, but there's a tendency for it to sleep a little bit further south. overnight you can see some heavier rain developing across southern parts of the country where it is going to be mild, 16 degrees overnight, in the north

and nowhere more so than at the proms and at the royal albert hall, because the proms are created by how you cope with social distancingwe cannot have a full size orchestra as i know it now. there is a limit to the number of players, but also a limit to how many players we can change during the programme, so it is quite restricted. also, we will have to observe depending on the instrument groupa observe depending on the instrument group a distance between each player, which could be from one, one metre, all the way to three metres for certain instruments, so this is quite tricky. we are high quality professionals. we know how to deal with these things, and it will be probably fine, but of course it ta kes a probably fine, but of course it takes a bit of getting used to, because usually symphony orchestras play as close together as possible to be able to hear each other very well. it will affect the chemistry between you to a certain extent, won't? absolutely. on the other hand in my profession as an orchestra conductor, also conduct enquiries quite a lot, it is essential to be able t

mayjust be an lifeline that so many, not just the big names like the old vic, the globe, the royal albert hallmmunity vital social hubs have got to at least tide them over what they think what is next. there are no guarantees, of course. my there are no guarantees, of course. my big next follow—up question would be how i used going to spend that cash? that emergency lifeline, to ensure that people will still be able to come and visit this to be make these vital vent venues? it is a huge ecosystem of people, mostly freelancers, across the country. so many people have been laid off front of house, as we have been hearing. it's broken down with grants and loa ns, it's broken down with grants and loans, but most of it is in grant form? yes, as caroline says, the chancellor was under enormous pressure to act on wednesday. it was a way is going to be a major part of his announcement. he would have to get that announcement out early. the chancellor may have continued the furlough seam, but the government seems to be saying that i will be discontinued, so this is what is happening instead. the chancel

— sierra boggess who played christine on broadway, at the 25th anniversary production at the royal albert hallnews for you and everyone. millions of people i've seen the show but inevitable so?|j millions of people i've seen the show but inevitable so? i am deeply saddened as everyone is. but it brings up for me is how tragic this pandemic is that even a show like phantom of the opera cannot last because financially, as he said, i work for both cameron and entering they are two incredibly generous humans and forces beyond any of our control and everyone shares this. sharing what he had to say, they agree that he had become a very wealthy man from the spectacular musicals that have gone around the world. is there no way that he could have perhaps subsidized this until the social distancing matters had been resolved? i do not know of his financial situation that is the thing that everyone thinks when someone thing that everyone thinks when someone has quite a few dollars. or pounds, as it would be. but i know cameron and if there was something that he could do, then he would've donejust that he

with a three—metre gap, but that would mean the traditional chorus could stretch out of the royal albert hallmaller venues, social distancing is going to make reopening very difficult. so while venues are being allowed to reopen in august, there are many questions about whether they can afford to and reassuring the public and performers aboutjust how safe it is to get back on stage. david sillito, bbc news. people given credit notes for cancelled package holidays due to the covid 19 pandemic, are being reassured by the government that they'll still be honoured, even if firms go bust. the announcement covers breaks booked by uk agents both at home and overseas disrupted between march the tenth and the end of september this year. our business correspondent, katie prescott, has more. summer holidays, a distant dream for the hundreds of thousands of people who have seen them cancelled because of the pandemic. such as jennifer and john who were supposed to travel to las vegas to marry injune. like so many others, they are still waiting for a refund. we need that money to pay for the wedding that w

with a three—metre gap, but that would mean the traditional chorus could stretch out of the royal albert hallult. so while venues are being allowed to reopen in august, there are many questions about whether they can afford to and reassuring the public and performers aboutjust how safe it is to get back on stage. david sillito, bbc news. very strange to be without the summer prom season, it brings eve ryo ne summer prom season, it brings everyone around the world to london, but there is more about that and the rest of the news on her website. today sees the re—opening of the ss great britain and thankfully, in time for the 50th anniversary of the ship's return back home to bristol from the falkland islands, where it lay wrecked. john maguire reports. it was audacious and incredibly ambitious, plan straight out of the burn—out playbook. free float and repatriate his ocean liner from the falkland islands back to the dock where it was created, and 8000 mile voyage. the width and the length of the atlantic ocean. 0f voyage. the width and the length of the atlantic ocean. of oakland islander, lyle

sierra boggess, who played christine on broadway, at the 25th anniversary production at the royal albert halleveryone is. but it brings up for me is how tragic this pandemic is that even a show like phantom of the opera cannot last because financially, cameron so beautifully said, i work for both cameron and entering they are two incredibly generous humans and forces beyond any of our control and everyone shares this. sharing what he had to say, they agree that he had become a very wealthy man from the spectacular musicals that have gone around the world. is there no way that he could have perhaps subsidised this until the social distancing matters had been resolved? i do not know of his financial situation that is the thing that everyone thinks when someone has quite a few dollars. or pounds, as it would be. but i know cameron and if there was something that he could do, then he would've done just that. but as cameron spoke about, he made his money from the theatre and he has given all of his money into the theatre and is so generous to his actors and i know that he is someone that takes car

to sierra boggess who played christine on broadway, at the 25th anniversary production at the royal albert hallthis pandemic is that even a show like phantom of the opera cannot last because financially, cameron so beautifully said, i work for both cameron and entering they are two incredibly generous humans and forces beyond any of our control and everyone shares this. it is interesting reading what cameron had to say. agreeing he had become a very wealthy man from the spectacular musicals that have gone around the world. is there no way that he could have perhaps subsidised this until the social distancing matters had been resolved? i do not know of his financial situation that is the thing that everyone thinks when someone has quite a few dollars. or pounds, as it would be. but i know cameron and if there was something that he could do, then he would've done just that. but as cameron spoke about, he made his money from the theatre and he has given all of his money into the theatre and is so generous to his actors and i know that he is someone that takes care of his performers and his staff a

and westminster is the home of the west end, whose theaters and cultural venues such as the royal albert hall, the london palladium and the barbican center across -- attract residents from across the globe and will help our our economic recovery. does my right honorable friend share my aspiration to see these venues open as soon is safe to do so, ensuring the show must go on? pm johnson: yes, mr. speaker. the show must go on. i know the power of the theaters of london's west end, the entire cultural industry in london not just as a magnet for our country but this year revenues -- but the sheer revenues. to get back to normal as fast as we can. to do that, we have to defeat this disease. that is what this government is engaged in. >> six months from today exactly, and with an arla protocol -- the northern ireland particle family comes into operation. infrastructure and checks with regard to regulation that is different from customs. given that the business community is seeking answers, can the prime minister commit to providing that clarity before the end of the summer? theohnson: it is clear

with a three—metre gap, but that would mean the traditional chorus could stretch out of the royal albert hallistory museum. and, for smaller venues, social distancing is going to make reopening very difficult. so, while venues are being allowed to reopen in august, there are many questions about whether they can afford to and reassuring the public and performers aboutjust how safe it is to get back on stage. david sillito, bbc news. you can see more on all of today's stories on bbc news. the next news on bbc one is at 6.a5pm this evening, bye for now. hello. you're watching the bbc news with me, carrie. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's holly. good afternoon. we start with some good news for grassroots football this lunchtime.. it's back — after the government approved plans allowing local clubs in england to start preparing for the new season. the fa has published guidelines — approved late last night — which would mean a phased return sarting immediately — with groups limited to 30 people. then from august, competitive matches can begin — such as pre—season fr

but for the final two weeks, a return to the royal albert hall and live performances from the likes ofe orchestral pieces, it is not clear how many musicians will be allowed on stage. so four different programmes have be planned for each concert. and as for the last night of the proms, it's unclear if the public will even be allowed in, singing along to land of hope and glory. at the moment, the audience can just hope. colin paterson, bbc news. it is 6:12am. it's a friday morning, let's ta ke it is 6:12am. it's a friday morning, let's take a look at the front pages right now. the daily telegraph leads on a warning from security services that russian hackers have tried to steal information on the uk's coronavirus vaccine trials. the paper says that the allegations, which the kremlin is denying, came after russia said it would produce 200 million doses of an experimental vaccine. the mirror is also leading on the allegations, reporting that russian spies are accused of cyberattacks on uk labs. shamima begum, the east london schoolgirl who fled to syria to join is, features on the front o

but for the final two weeks, a return to the royal albert hall and live performances from the likes of if the public will even be allowed in, singing along to land of hope and glory to do at the moment, the audience can just hope. fabulous. now just for we go, police in florida have locked up police in florida have locked upa police in florida have locked up a kangaroo. they caught him wandering the streets of fort lauderdale. the states wildlife commission will look after the animal while he is injail. earlier a local news video showed police surrounding the kangaroo and bundling it into a squad car. they are still not sure where the animal came from. what‘s more on our website. i am on twitter. thank you for watching. hello again. well, some places stayed cloudy on thursday. there was more sunshine more widely, and it was a warmer day as well. the temperature reached 26 celsius in hampshire during the afternoon. well, the temperatures weren‘t far behind actually in the north—east of scotland, helped by over eight hours of sunshine. let me set the scene for you, because at the moment,

with a three metre gap, but that would mean the traditional chorus could stretch out of the royal albert hall won't want to come. reopening isjust not feasible. actually, we have decided we are going to close at the beginning of august. so actually, just as this is announced, we are closing down, for exactly the reasons, no—one is closing down, for exactly the reasons, no—one is touring, all the tours for the september i counselled, you know, we run an amazing venue and it is not like any other business. we are absolutely dependent on that supply of artists, those people touring. so while venues are being allowed to reopen in august, there are many questions about whether they can afford to and reassuring the public and performers about just how safe reassuring the public and performers aboutjust how safe it is to get back on stage. lots of performers asking that question. and they have had to adapt. people see performers doing stuff from home, over zoom, all those kinds of things. and we'll be chatting about this with the singerjames bay a little later on the programme. here's ben with a loo

their differences in order to take the group of wives all the way from the military base to the royal albert hallyably predictable and hits all the right notes with crowd—pleasing scenes of female bonding and sometimes harmonious singing. they sing out of tune, baby cries. finally, a blast from the past. the 1986 comedy ferris bueller‘s day off is out on blu—ray now. the 1961 ferrari, 250 gt california. less than 100 were made. my father spent three years restoring this car. it is his love, it is his passion. it is his fault he didn't lock the garage. matthew broderick stars as the precocious teen who skives off school for a wild ride around chicago with his girlfriend and his best friend. this blends vicarious thrills with wise guy comedy and farcical episodes. it is hilariously dated in parts, and in other parts plain hilarious. an energetic slice of escapism from high school movie masterjohn hughes. thanks for watching the film review with me, anna smith. stay safe and we will be back next week with more viewing treats. if i was bleeding out of my eyes, you guys would make me go to school. thi

the bbc proms this month which will see a socially—distanced orchestra play to a mostly empty royal albert halles to cheer you up. this top. this is a play on the ryder cup and this dog needed an operation. he swallowed 26 goal walls. the ten—year—old giant schnauzer had also eaten some rubber gloves, a ball of string and multiple pieces of wood. over a period of time, not in one go? it was discovered in his stomach? it cost £2500 for the surgery. he brought up for walls in the back garden last month but the others in his stomach. how many doggies to a human year? seven? it is right. that the ratio changes. i know how you love to think about numbers first thing in the morning so you used to think, you know, if a dog is five yea rs old think, you know, if a dog is five years old you would think it is 35 in dog years. it changes. the ratio changes. so as the dog gets older, the dog ageing slows so we goes from, from one to seven ratio changes as the dog gets older. so i don't really know because i cannot figure it out myself, but it is not one — seven it is not a simple. so if you think of a dong