http://www.odeo.com/channels/2101536-Best-of-Today no Insight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial Insight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial Insight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial en 40 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:55:00 -0800 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:55:00 -0800 Interview, News, Politics, Government, World, BBC, humphrys, foreign, ten past eight Politics Interview News Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25545487-Today-Cosmetic-standards-cause-food-wastage A new campaign highlighting the amount of food wasted in the developing world, it to be launched today in Trafalgar Square, London. 5000 lunches will be provided from the food rejected by supermarkets for not being the right shape or size. 30-50 percent of First World food supplies are wasted. A new campaign highlighting the amount of food wasted in the developing world, it to be launched today in Trafalgar Square, London. 5000 lunches will be provided from the food rejected by supermarkets for not being the right shape or size. 30-50 percent of First World food supplies are wasted. A new campaign highlighting the amount of food wasted in the developing world, it to be launched today in Trafalgar Square, London. 5000 lunches will be provided from the food rejected by supermarkets for not being the right shape or size. 30-50 percent of First World food supplies are wasted. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-16,25545487 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:55:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25545488-Today-Cheques-a-mark-of-trust-and-confidence Do you make any payments by cheque? In the future you may have no choice but to pay electronically, by plastic, or go online if a vote goes through today to phase out the tradition dating back more than 300 years. The Payment Council, the body that sets strategy for how payments are made in the UK, is voting on whether cheques should be phased out completely by 2018. Sandra Quinn, spokesperson from the Payments Council, outlines the vote. Stephen Alambritis, head of public affairs at The Federation of Small Businesses, and Stephen Robertson, director of the British Retail Consortium, debate whether the cheque still has a purpose in modern society. Do you make any payments by cheque? In the future you may have no choice but to pay electronically, by plastic, or go online if a vote goes through today to phase out the tradition dating back more than 300 years. The Payment Council, the body that sets strategy for how payments are made in the UK, is voting on whether cheques should be phased out completely by 2018. Sandra Quinn, spokesperson from the Payments Council, outlines the vote. Stephen Alambritis, head of public affairs at The Federation of Small Businesses, and Stephen Robertson, director of the British Retail Consortium, debate whether the cheque still has a purpose in modern society. Do you make any payments by cheque? In the future you may have no choice but to pay electronically, by plastic, or go online if a vote goes through today to phase out the tradition dating back more than 300 years. The Payment Council, the body that sets strategy for how payments are made in the UK, is voting on whether cheques should be phased out completely by 2018. Sandra Quinn, spokesperson from the Payments Council, outlines the vote. Stephen Alambritis, head of public affairs at The Federation of Small Businesses, and Stephen Robertson, director of the British Retail Consortium, debate whether the cheque still has a purpose in modern society. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-16,25545488 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:44:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25541409-Today-Defence-cuts-would-be-deeply-dangerous Defence Sectary Bob Ainsworth is set to deliver a statement to the Commons on defence equipment priorities. The speech comes as the National Audit Office publishes its defence review which found that the budget is short of £6bn. Professor Michael Clarke, director of the Royal United Services Institute, and sir Malcolm Rifkind, former defence secretary, debate the government's defence strategy. Defence Sectary Bob Ainsworth is set to deliver a statement to the Commons on defence equipment priorities. The speech comes as the National Audit Office publishes its defence review which found that the budget is short of £6bn. Professor Michael Clarke, director of the Royal United Services Institute, and sir Malcolm Rifkind, former defence secretary, debate the government's defence strategy. Defence Sectary Bob Ainsworth is set to deliver a statement to the Commons on defence equipment priorities. The speech comes as the National Audit Office publishes its defence review which found that the budget is short of £6bn. Professor Michael Clarke, director of the Royal United Services Institute, and sir Malcolm Rifkind, former defence secretary, debate the government's defence strategy. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25541409 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:25:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25541410-Today-Dad-dancing-may-have-evolutionary-function Are men or women the better movers and shakers on a dance floor? According to new research carried out via the Today website, it is men who rate themselves the better dancers. 14,000 people responded to the questionnaire created by Dr Peter Lovatt of the University of Hertfordshire. Dr Lovatt analyses the results. Are men or women the better movers and shakers on a dance floor? According to new research carried out via the Today website, it is men who rate themselves the better dancers. 14,000 people responded to the questionnaire created by Dr Peter Lovatt of the University of Hertfordshire. Dr Lovatt analyses the results. Are men or women the better movers and shakers on a dance floor? According to new research carried out via the Today website, it is men who rate themselves the better dancers. 14,000 people responded to the questionnaire created by Dr Peter Lovatt of the University of Hertfordshire. Dr Lovatt analyses the results. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25541410 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:18:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25533590-Today-New-rules-for-vetting-adults New rules to vet people working with children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are to be watered down after an outcry from teachers and parents. Around nine million people who work in schools and sports clubs will still have to have a criminal records check and register with a new agency. Our home editor, Mark Easton, explains how the system will work in practice and Roger Singleton, who chairs the Independent Safeguarding Authority, on the recommendations of the scheme. New rules to vet people working with children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are to be watered down after an outcry from teachers and parents. Around nine million people who work in schools and sports clubs will still have to have a criminal records check and register with a new agency. Our home editor, Mark Easton, explains how the system will work in practice and Roger Singleton, who chairs the Independent Safeguarding Authority, on the recommendations of the scheme. New rules to vet people working with children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are to be watered down after an outcry from teachers and parents. Around nine million people who work in schools and sports clubs will still have to have a criminal records check and register with a new agency. Our home editor, Mark Easton, explains how the system will work in practice and Roger Singleton, who chairs the Independent Safeguarding Authority, on the recommendations of the scheme. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25533590 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:33:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25533591-Today-Peers-and-MPs-to-pay-UK-taxes All MPs and peers would have to pay taxes in the UK under legislation that would be rushed through if he became prime minister, David Cameron has said. Shadow chief secretary to the treasury Philip Hammond discusses the proposal with Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne. All MPs and peers would have to pay taxes in the UK under legislation that would be rushed through if he became prime minister, David Cameron has said. Shadow chief secretary to the treasury Philip Hammond discusses the proposal with Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne. All MPs and peers would have to pay taxes in the UK under legislation that would be rushed through if he became prime minister, David Cameron has said. Shadow chief secretary to the treasury Philip Hammond discusses the proposal with Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-13,25533591 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:36:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25527289-Today-Woods-will-become-figure-of-fun Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite break from professional golf to tackle problems in his private life. The situation has flagged up concerns within the Olympic movement about the decision to bring golf into the 2016 Olympics. Writer and broadcaster Mihir Bose, and veteran BBC golf commentator Peter Alliss, discuss Tiger Woods' golf future. Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite break from professional golf to tackle problems in his private life. The situation has flagged up concerns within the Olympic movement about the decision to bring golf into the 2016 Olympics. Writer and broadcaster Mihir Bose, and veteran BBC golf commentator Peter Alliss, discuss Tiger Woods' golf future. Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite break from professional golf to tackle problems in his private life. The situation has flagged up concerns within the Olympic movement about the decision to bring golf into the 2016 Olympics. Writer and broadcaster Mihir Bose, and veteran BBC golf commentator Peter Alliss, discuss Tiger Woods' golf future. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-12,25527289 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:11:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25527290-Today-Parties-must-wake-up-to-effect-of-cuts Has the public sector understood the magnitude of what awaits following this week's pre-Budget report? Yesterday, academics and government officials gathered at a conference in London to discuss the future of public services in the coming "age of austerity". The government's top civil servant, Cabinet Secretary Gus O'Donnell, warned delegates that future governments would have to learn to provide more services with less money, but not all the speakers agreed. Sally Hunt, general secretary of the Universities and College Union, and David Clark, director general of Solace, debate the future of public services. Has the public sector understood the magnitude of what awaits following this week's pre-Budget report? Yesterday, academics and government officials gathered at a conference in London to discuss the future of public services in the coming "age of austerity". The government's top civil servant, Cabinet Secretary Gus O'Donnell, warned delegates that future governments would have to learn to provide more services with less money, but not all the speakers agreed. Sally Hunt, general secretary of the Universities and College Union, and David Clark, director general of Solace, debate the future of public services. Has the public sector understood the magnitude of what awaits following this week's pre-Budget report? Yesterday, academics and government officials gathered at a conference in London to discuss the future of public services in the coming "age of austerity". The government's top civil servant, Cabinet Secretary Gus O'Donnell, warned delegates that future governments would have to learn to provide more services with less money, but not all the speakers agreed. Sally Hunt, general secretary of the Universities and College Union, and David Clark, director general of Solace, debate the future of public services. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-12,25527290 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:53:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25522318-Today-Lack-of-respect-for-past Andrew Marr's TV series The Making of Modern Britain has been attacked by Telegraph columnist Charles Moore. Mr Moore described the series as simplistic, lefty, gimmicky and offering no real historical insight. The comments have led to a public spat the two personalities. Mr Moore, and historian and broadcaster Tristram hunt, debate whether TV history programmes are as affective as they used to be. Andrew Marr's TV series The Making of Modern Britain has been attacked by Telegraph columnist Charles Moore. Mr Moore described the series as simplistic, lefty, gimmicky and offering no real historical insight. The comments have led to a public spat the two personalities. Mr Moore, and historian and broadcaster Tristram hunt, debate whether TV history programmes are as affective as they used to be. Andrew Marr's TV series The Making of Modern Britain has been attacked by Telegraph columnist Charles Moore. Mr Moore described the series as simplistic, lefty, gimmicky and offering no real historical insight. The comments have led to a public spat the two personalities. Mr Moore, and historian and broadcaster Tristram hunt, debate whether TV history programmes are as affective as they used to be. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25522318 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:45:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25522319-Today-Do-cuts-spell-the-end-for-choice-in-public-services How do you manage public services in tough economic times? Analysis of the pre-Budget report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies has found that all the extra money the government has spent on public services since coming to power could be unwound by 2018. John Curtice, professor of politics at the University of Strathyclyde, and former government secretary David Blunkett discuss the future funding of public services. How do you manage public services in tough economic times? Analysis of the pre-Budget report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies has found that all the extra money the government has spent on public services since coming to power could be unwound by 2018. John Curtice, professor of politics at the University of Strathyclyde, and former government secretary David Blunkett discuss the future funding of public services. How do you manage public services in tough economic times? Analysis of the pre-Budget report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies has found that all the extra money the government has spent on public services since coming to power could be unwound by 2018. John Curtice, professor of politics at the University of Strathyclyde, and former government secretary David Blunkett discuss the future funding of public services. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25522319 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:29:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25517899-Today-English-whisky-re-born The first English whisky for more than a century is to be bottled today. After three years maturing in the St George's Distillery by the River Thet in Norfolk, the English whisky is finally ready to flow out to excited and curious drinkers around the world. Andrew Nelstrop, owner of the English Whisky Company, and Jim Murray, author of the Whisky Bible 2009, discuss how it compares to its rivals. The first English whisky for more than a century is to be bottled today. After three years maturing in the St George's Distillery by the River Thet in Norfolk, the English whisky is finally ready to flow out to excited and curious drinkers around the world. Andrew Nelstrop, owner of the English Whisky Company, and Jim Murray, author of the Whisky Bible 2009, discuss how it compares to its rivals. The first English whisky for more than a century is to be bottled today. After three years maturing in the St George's Distillery by the River Thet in Norfolk, the English whisky is finally ready to flow out to excited and curious drinkers around the world. Andrew Nelstrop, owner of the English Whisky Company, and Jim Murray, author of the Whisky Bible 2009, discuss how it compares to its rivals. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25517899 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:26:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25517900-Today-Benefits-increase-not-electioneering The chancellor delivered his anticipated pre-Budget report yesterday in the midst of the worst peacetime fiscal crisis in this country's history. Behind Alistair Darling's calm words is borrowing amounting to £3000 for everyone this year and next year. The Treasury has estimated that the economy will permanently be five percent smaller than it anticipated when the chancellor made all his spending decisions two years ago. Mr Darling discusses his pre-Budget policies. The chancellor delivered his anticipated pre-Budget report yesterday in the midst of the worst peacetime fiscal crisis in this country's history. Behind Alistair Darling's calm words is borrowing amounting to £3000 for everyone this year and next year. The Treasury has estimated that the economy will permanently be five percent smaller than it anticipated when the chancellor made all his spending decisions two years ago. Mr Darling discusses his pre-Budget policies. The chancellor delivered his anticipated pre-Budget report yesterday in the midst of the worst peacetime fiscal crisis in this country's history. Behind Alistair Darling's calm words is borrowing amounting to £3000 for everyone this year and next year. The Treasury has estimated that the economy will permanently be five percent smaller than it anticipated when the chancellor made all his spending decisions two years ago. Mr Darling discusses his pre-Budget policies. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25517900 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:19:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25512927-Today-Call-of-darkness-inspired-Bacon Did sado-masochism play a pivotal role in artist Francis Bacon's creativity? John Richardson, an art historian who knew the artist from the 1940s, writes in the latest edition of the New York Review of Books that Mr Bacon was at his artistic best during his tumultuous relationship with George Dyer, and never recovered his previous form after Mr Dyer's suicide in 1971. John Richardson reflects on Bacon's works and life. Did sado-masochism play a pivotal role in artist Francis Bacon's creativity? John Richardson, an art historian who knew the artist from the 1940s, writes in the latest edition of the New York Review of Books that Mr Bacon was at his artistic best during his tumultuous relationship with George Dyer, and never recovered his previous form after Mr Dyer's suicide in 1971. John Richardson reflects on Bacon's works and life. Did sado-masochism play a pivotal role in artist Francis Bacon's creativity? John Richardson, an art historian who knew the artist from the 1940s, writes in the latest edition of the New York Review of Books that Mr Bacon was at his artistic best during his tumultuous relationship with George Dyer, and never recovered his previous form after Mr Dyer's suicide in 1971. John Richardson reflects on Bacon's works and life. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25512927 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:40:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25512928-Today-Bonus-supertax-all-about-politics The Chancellor Alistair Darling will stake his government's future on tax rises for the rich to bring down a record budget deficit in today's pre-budget report (PBR). With the promised economic recovery still on hold and an election due in less than six months it is the most eagerly anticipated PBR since Gordon Brown introduced them in 1997. Robert Chote, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times discuss the expected policies. Political editor Nick Robinson outlines the possible effect of the pre-budget report on Labour in the build up to the general election. The Chancellor Alistair Darling will stake his government's future on tax rises for the rich to bring down a record budget deficit in today's pre-budget report (PBR). With the promised economic recovery still on hold and an election due in less than six months it is the most eagerly anticipated PBR since Gordon Brown introduced them in 1997. Robert Chote, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times discuss the expected policies. Political editor Nick Robinson outlines the possible effect of the pre-budget report on Labour in the build up to the general election. The Chancellor Alistair Darling will stake his government's future on tax rises for the rich to bring down a record budget deficit in today's pre-budget report (PBR). With the promised economic recovery still on hold and an election due in less than six months it is the most eagerly anticipated PBR since Gordon Brown introduced them in 1997. Robert Chote, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times discuss the expected policies. Political editor Nick Robinson outlines the possible effect of the pre-budget report on Labour in the build up to the general election. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25512928 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:31:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25507983-Today-100th-UK-Afghan-death-increases-determination Yesterday saw another grim milestone in Afghanistan: the 100th British soldier to be killed there this year. General Sir Richard Dannatt was head of the army until August this year. He has since become an adviser to the Conservatives and has granted the Today programme his first public interview since retiring. Yesterday saw another grim milestone in Afghanistan: the 100th British soldier to be killed there this year. General Sir Richard Dannatt was head of the army until August this year. He has since become an adviser to the Conservatives and has granted the Today programme his first public interview since retiring. Yesterday saw another grim milestone in Afghanistan: the 100th British soldier to be killed there this year. General Sir Richard Dannatt was head of the army until August this year. He has since become an adviser to the Conservatives and has granted the Today programme his first public interview since retiring. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25507983 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:20:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25507984-Today-Knox-guilty-verdict-stuns-US The American public are angered at the guilty verdict passed on Amanda Knox for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy. Newspapers and broadcasters have been discussing the best strategies for a successful appeal for Ms Knox, who was sentenced to 26 years in prison in an Italian court last week. Correspondent Kevin Connolly reports from Washington on the reaction to the case. The American public are angered at the guilty verdict passed on Amanda Knox for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy. Newspapers and broadcasters have been discussing the best strategies for a successful appeal for Ms Knox, who was sentenced to 26 years in prison in an Italian court last week. Correspondent Kevin Connolly reports from Washington on the reaction to the case. The American public are angered at the guilty verdict passed on Amanda Knox for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy. Newspapers and broadcasters have been discussing the best strategies for a successful appeal for Ms Knox, who was sentenced to 26 years in prison in an Italian court last week. Correspondent Kevin Connolly reports from Washington on the reaction to the case. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25507984 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:17:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25502973-Today-Who-is-in-Who-s-Who-for-2010 The 2010 edition of Who's Who goes on sale today. Richard Fitzwilliams was the editor of International Who's Who for 16 years and says it should be more up to date. The 2010 edition of Who's Who goes on sale today. Richard Fitzwilliams was the editor of International Who's Who for 16 years and says it should be more up to date. The 2010 edition of Who's Who goes on sale today. Richard Fitzwilliams was the editor of International Who's Who for 16 years and says it should be more up to date. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25502973 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:36:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25502974-Today-A-deal-consistent-with-the-science Delegates from 192 countries are gathering in the Danish capital Copenhagen for the opening of the long-awaited UN summit on climate change. The conference has been described by some scientists as the most important the world has ever seen. Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband outlines the conference's aims. Delegates from 192 countries are gathering in the Danish capital Copenhagen for the opening of the long-awaited UN summit on climate change. The conference has been described by some scientists as the most important the world has ever seen. Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband outlines the conference's aims. Delegates from 192 countries are gathering in the Danish capital Copenhagen for the opening of the long-awaited UN summit on climate change. The conference has been described by some scientists as the most important the world has ever seen. Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband outlines the conference's aims. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25502974 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:10:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25495266-Today-Politicians-want-science-certainty How do you balance scientific facts with public policy? Scientists are faced with pressure to present evidence on issues of public policy, and to lobby for a particular outcome. Leaked emails from the University of East Anglia which imply that climate change data was manipulated have demonstrated the clash between politics and science. Correspondent Tom Feilden reports on the latest 'emailgate' developments, and Professor Malcolm Grant, President and Provost of UCL, discusses how far politics should rely on science. How do you balance scientific facts with public policy? Scientists are faced with pressure to present evidence on issues of public policy, and to lobby for a particular outcome. Leaked emails from the University of East Anglia which imply that climate change data was manipulated have demonstrated the clash between politics and science. Correspondent Tom Feilden reports on the latest 'emailgate' developments, and Professor Malcolm Grant, President and Provost of UCL, discusses how far politics should rely on science. How do you balance scientific facts with public policy? Scientists are faced with pressure to present evidence on issues of public policy, and to lobby for a particular outcome. Leaked emails from the University of East Anglia which imply that climate change data was manipulated have demonstrated the clash between politics and science. Correspondent Tom Feilden reports on the latest 'emailgate' developments, and Professor Malcolm Grant, President and Provost of UCL, discusses how far politics should rely on science. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-05,25495266 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:56:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25495267-Today-Rankin-cack-handed-with-technology Do you prefer to write with a keyboard or pen? A typewriter belonging to American novelist Cormac McCarthy has sold for £150,000 at an auction in New York. The old light blue Olivetti machine was used by the novelist for 50 years, and has shocked some writers who use a computer to work. Crime writer Ian Rankin, who uses a computer, and author Philip Henshaw who writes his works with a green pen, discuss writers' implement of choice. Do you prefer to write with a keyboard or pen? A typewriter belonging to American novelist Cormac McCarthy has sold for £150,000 at an auction in New York. The old light blue Olivetti machine was used by the novelist for 50 years, and has shocked some writers who use a computer to work. Crime writer Ian Rankin, who uses a computer, and author Philip Henshaw who writes his works with a green pen, discuss writers' implement of choice. Do you prefer to write with a keyboard or pen? A typewriter belonging to American novelist Cormac McCarthy has sold for £150,000 at an auction in New York. The old light blue Olivetti machine was used by the novelist for 50 years, and has shocked some writers who use a computer to work. Crime writer Ian Rankin, who uses a computer, and author Philip Henshaw who writes his works with a green pen, discuss writers' implement of choice. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-05,25495267 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:48:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25490383-Today-Intelligent-cinema-a-casualty Does an all-star cast make or break a movie? The film "Nine" which had its UK premiere in London last night, is notable for its long list of big name stars including Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren, and Marion Cotillard. Oscar wining director Ken Russell and The Times' film critic James Christopher debate how far a cast-list contributes to a film's success. Does an all-star cast make or break a movie? The film "Nine" which had its UK premiere in London last night, is notable for its long list of big name stars including Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren, and Marion Cotillard. Oscar wining director Ken Russell and The Times' film critic James Christopher debate how far a cast-list contributes to a film's success. Does an all-star cast make or break a movie? The film "Nine" which had its UK premiere in London last night, is notable for its long list of big name stars including Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren, and Marion Cotillard. Oscar wining director Ken Russell and The Times' film critic James Christopher debate how far a cast-list contributes to a film's success. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25490383 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:34:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25490384-Today-The-political-implications-of-this-are-huge Emails stolen from the University of East Anglia's Climate Research Unit reveal that figures on global warming were changed to exacerbate the threat. The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has told the BBC it is taking the matter very seriously and will investigate the emails. Saudi Arabia has said that the emails will have a "huge impact" on the talks and that countries will now be unwilling to cut emissions. Environment correspondent Richard Black outlines the accusations. Philip Stott, emeritus professor of Biogeography at the University of London, and environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt, discuss whether the row could have the potential to derail the Copenhagen climate talks. Emails stolen from the University of East Anglia's Climate Research Unit reveal that figures on global warming were changed to exacerbate the threat. The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has told the BBC it is taking the matter very seriously and will investigate the emails. Saudi Arabia has said that the emails will have a "huge impact" on the talks and that countries will now be unwilling to cut emissions. Environment correspondent Richard Black outlines the accusations. Philip Stott, emeritus professor of Biogeography at the University of London, and environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt, discuss whether the row could have the potential to derail the Copenhagen climate talks. Emails stolen from the University of East Anglia's Climate Research Unit reveal that figures on global warming were changed to exacerbate the threat. The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has told the BBC it is taking the matter very seriously and will investigate the emails. Saudi Arabia has said that the emails will have a "huge impact" on the talks and that countries will now be unwilling to cut emissions. Environment correspondent Richard Black outlines the accusations. Philip Stott, emeritus professor of Biogeography at the University of London, and environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt, discuss whether the row could have the potential to derail the Copenhagen climate talks. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25490384 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:26:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25484485-Today-Bhopal-s-victims-25-years-on 25 years ago today the central Indian city of Bhopal awoke to the horror of the world's worst industrial disaster. 40 tons of a deadly gas had leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide plant, killing more than 8,000 people living in the poor and densely populated neighbourhoods nearby. Correspondent Allan Little reports from Bhopal and investigates how people are still trying to cope with the damage. 25 years ago today the central Indian city of Bhopal awoke to the horror of the world's worst industrial disaster. 40 tons of a deadly gas had leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide plant, killing more than 8,000 people living in the poor and densely populated neighbourhoods nearby. Correspondent Allan Little reports from Bhopal and investigates how people are still trying to cope with the damage. 25 years ago today the central Indian city of Bhopal awoke to the horror of the world's worst industrial disaster. 40 tons of a deadly gas had leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide plant, killing more than 8,000 people living in the poor and densely populated neighbourhoods nearby. Correspondent Allan Little reports from Bhopal and investigates how people are still trying to cope with the damage. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25484485 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:25:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25484486-Today-Care-review-s-very-mixed-picture A comprehensive account of adult care services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is published today. The CQC identified eight councils where services are in urgent need of improvement - Poole, Cornwall, Solihull, Surrey, South Tyneside, Southwark, Peterborough and Bromley. With an increase in the number of elderly people in care homes, or receiving care at home, the quality of social care is urgent. 'Pamela', who is campaigning for better standards in care reflects on her experiences, and Baroness Young, chair of the CQC, discusses the report. A comprehensive account of adult care services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is published today. The CQC identified eight councils where services are in urgent need of improvement - Poole, Cornwall, Solihull, Surrey, South Tyneside, Southwark, Peterborough and Bromley. With an increase in the number of elderly people in care homes, or receiving care at home, the quality of social care is urgent. 'Pamela', who is campaigning for better standards in care reflects on her experiences, and Baroness Young, chair of the CQC, discusses the report. A comprehensive account of adult care services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is published today. The CQC identified eight councils where services are in urgent need of improvement - Poole, Cornwall, Solihull, Surrey, South Tyneside, Southwark, Peterborough and Bromley. With an increase in the number of elderly people in care homes, or receiving care at home, the quality of social care is urgent. 'Pamela', who is campaigning for better standards in care reflects on her experiences, and Baroness Young, chair of the CQC, discusses the report. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25484486 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:18:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25478460-Today-Too-late-to-worry-about-Afghan-cost President Obama has announced that he will send another 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, taking the total number of US troops in the country to more than 100,000. The president warned that America's commitment was not open-ended and that the military would start withdrawing in 2011 and urged other Nato countries to do more. Britain confirmed this week that it would send another 500 troops, taking its total deployment to 10,000. Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Sir Jock Stirrup, discusses the military's reaction to President Obama's exit strategy and political editor Nick Robinson comments on the UK's Afghan policy. President Obama has announced that he will send another 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, taking the total number of US troops in the country to more than 100,000. The president warned that America's commitment was not open-ended and that the military would start withdrawing in 2011 and urged other Nato countries to do more. Britain confirmed this week that it would send another 500 troops, taking its total deployment to 10,000. Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Sir Jock Stirrup, discusses the military's reaction to President Obama's exit strategy and political editor Nick Robinson comments on the UK's Afghan policy. President Obama has announced that he will send another 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, taking the total number of US troops in the country to more than 100,000. The president warned that America's commitment was not open-ended and that the military would start withdrawing in 2011 and urged other Nato countries to do more. Britain confirmed this week that it would send another 500 troops, taking its total deployment to 10,000. Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Sir Jock Stirrup, discusses the military's reaction to President Obama's exit strategy and political editor Nick Robinson comments on the UK's Afghan policy. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25478460 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:09:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25478462-Today-Sri-Lanka-tsunami-recovery-remarkable Former cricketer Sir Ian Botham is visiting Sri Lanka five years after the tsunami. Sir Ian outlines how sport has helped the island's communities to recover from the disaster. Former cricketer Sir Ian Botham is visiting Sri Lanka five years after the tsunami. Sir Ian outlines how sport has helped the island's communities to recover from the disaster. Former cricketer Sir Ian Botham is visiting Sri Lanka five years after the tsunami. Sir Ian outlines how sport has helped the island's communities to recover from the disaster. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25478462 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:01:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473403-Today-The-agricultural-impact-of-conflict Olive trees across the West Bank provide a livelihood to Palestinian farmers. But many olive groves lie close to Jewish settlements and for years there have been attacks on Palestinian trees. An Israeli human rights group says complaints of damage to thousands of trees are failing to result in charges. Correspondent Bethany Bell reports from the West Bank. Olive trees across the West Bank provide a livelihood to Palestinian farmers. But many olive groves lie close to Jewish settlements and for years there have been attacks on Palestinian trees. An Israeli human rights group says complaints of damage to thousands of trees are failing to result in charges. Correspondent Bethany Bell reports from the West Bank. Olive trees across the West Bank provide a livelihood to Palestinian farmers. But many olive groves lie close to Jewish settlements and for years there have been attacks on Palestinian trees. An Israeli human rights group says complaints of damage to thousands of trees are failing to result in charges. Correspondent Bethany Bell reports from the West Bank. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25473403 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:58:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473404-Today-Regions-key-to-Afghan-success Western powers are increasing their offensive in Afghanistan. President Obama is set to make his long awaited speech on US strategy in Afghanistan, where it is expected he will send up to 35,000 more US forces. Yesterday Gordon Brown announced 500 more British troops would be sent to the region. Foreign Secretary David Miliband, and Michael Clarke, Director of the Royal United Services Institute, discuss Afghan policy. Western powers are increasing their offensive in Afghanistan. President Obama is set to make his long awaited speech on US strategy in Afghanistan, where it is expected he will send up to 35,000 more US forces. Yesterday Gordon Brown announced 500 more British troops would be sent to the region. Foreign Secretary David Miliband, and Michael Clarke, Director of the Royal United Services Institute, discuss Afghan policy. Western powers are increasing their offensive in Afghanistan. President Obama is set to make his long awaited speech on US strategy in Afghanistan, where it is expected he will send up to 35,000 more US forces. Yesterday Gordon Brown announced 500 more British troops would be sent to the region. Foreign Secretary David Miliband, and Michael Clarke, Director of the Royal United Services Institute, discuss Afghan policy. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25473404 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:51:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473405-Today-The-Royal-Society-puts-historic-papers-online The Royal Society celebrates its 350th anniversary next year, launching a new website featuring some of the most exciting and influential discoveries published in its journals from Isaac Newton's explanation of the rainbow to Crick and Watson's description of the structure of DNA. Our science correspondent Tom Feilden reports on the fascinating archive. The Royal Society celebrates its 350th anniversary next year, launching a new website featuring some of the most exciting and influential discoveries published in its journals from Isaac Newton's explanation of the rainbow to Crick and Watson's description of the structure of DNA. Our science correspondent Tom Feilden reports on the fascinating archive. The Royal Society celebrates its 350th anniversary next year, launching a new website featuring some of the most exciting and influential discoveries published in its journals from Isaac Newton's explanation of the rainbow to Crick and Watson's description of the structure of DNA. Our science correspondent Tom Feilden reports on the fascinating archive. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25473405 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:26:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473410-Today-A-lot-of-people-are-living-in-a-fools-paradise Share prices have fallen sharply in the United Arab Emirates, as investors react to the debt crisis in Dubai. Economics correspondent Stephanie Flanders, Sir Howard Davies, Director of the London School of Economics and Terry Smith, chief executive of the money brokers Tullett Prebon, debate the future of the Emirate's economy. Share prices have fallen sharply in the United Arab Emirates, as investors react to the debt crisis in Dubai. Economics correspondent Stephanie Flanders, Sir Howard Davies, Director of the London School of Economics and Terry Smith, chief executive of the money brokers Tullett Prebon, debate the future of the Emirate's economy. Share prices have fallen sharply in the United Arab Emirates, as investors react to the debt crisis in Dubai. Economics correspondent Stephanie Flanders, Sir Howard Davies, Director of the London School of Economics and Terry Smith, chief executive of the money brokers Tullett Prebon, debate the future of the Emirate's economy. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25473410 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:10:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473411-Today-What-makes-bad-sex-in-literature The winner of the Bad Sex in Fiction awards will be announced on Monday. The annual awards, now in their 17th year, celebrate the most embarrassing passage of sexual description in a literary novel from the last 12 months. Although last years winner was a women, Rachel Johnson, the shortlist this year suggest that the serial offenders are male novelists of a certain age. Authors Lionel Shriver and Howard Jacobsen discuss what makes a cringe-worthy prose. The winner of the Bad Sex in Fiction awards will be announced on Monday. The annual awards, now in their 17th year, celebrate the most embarrassing passage of sexual description in a literary novel from the last 12 months. Although last years winner was a women, Rachel Johnson, the shortlist this year suggest that the serial offenders are male novelists of a certain age. Authors Lionel Shriver and Howard Jacobsen discuss what makes a cringe-worthy prose. The winner of the Bad Sex in Fiction awards will be announced on Monday. The annual awards, now in their 17th year, celebrate the most embarrassing passage of sexual description in a literary novel from the last 12 months. Although last years winner was a women, Rachel Johnson, the shortlist this year suggest that the serial offenders are male novelists of a certain age. Authors Lionel Shriver and Howard Jacobsen discuss what makes a cringe-worthy prose. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-28,25473411 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:52:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473413-Today-Commons-will-bury-Chilcot-report What has been learnt from the first week of the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war? Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins likened the inquiry to a circus. Mr Jenkins and Peter Hennessy, Whitehall historian, discuss whether the inquiry will have any affect. What has been learnt from the first week of the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war? Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins likened the inquiry to a circus. Mr Jenkins and Peter Hennessy, Whitehall historian, discuss whether the inquiry will have any affect. What has been learnt from the first week of the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war? Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins likened the inquiry to a circus. Mr Jenkins and Peter Hennessy, Whitehall historian, discuss whether the inquiry will have any affect. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-28,25473413 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:48:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473417-Today-How-to-solve-a-cryptic-crossword How do you complete a cryptic crossword? A new book published today provides tips and pointers for answering the clues. Colin Dexter, author of the book and creator of Inspector Morse, and Sandy Balfour, author of Clue to our Lives: 80 years of the Guardian Cryptic Crossword, discuss how best to approach a crossword's cryptic teasers. How do you complete a cryptic crossword? A new book published today provides tips and pointers for answering the clues. Colin Dexter, author of the book and creator of Inspector Morse, and Sandy Balfour, author of Clue to our Lives: 80 years of the Guardian Cryptic Crossword, discuss how best to approach a crossword's cryptic teasers. How do you complete a cryptic crossword? A new book published today provides tips and pointers for answering the clues. Colin Dexter, author of the book and creator of Inspector Morse, and Sandy Balfour, author of Clue to our Lives: 80 years of the Guardian Cryptic Crossword, discuss how best to approach a crossword's cryptic teasers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25473417 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:06:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473419-Today-NHS-ratings-can-be-misleading A taskforce is being sent to Basildon and Thurrock NHS trust after Care Quality Commission inspectors identified serious concerns in emergency care, hygiene and cleanliness. The Trust, which has a mortality rate a third higher than the national average, was rated as "good" on quality of service in the CQC's 2008/09 assessment and marked "excellent" for its financial management. Martina Davies, a former patient at the hospital, comments on her experience of care. Sir Brian Jarman, of Imperial College, who was involved in the inquiry into the deaths of heart patients at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, and Baroness Young, chair of the Care Quality Commission, discuss hospital morality rates. A taskforce is being sent to Basildon and Thurrock NHS trust after Care Quality Commission inspectors identified serious concerns in emergency care, hygiene and cleanliness. The Trust, which has a mortality rate a third higher than the national average, was rated as "good" on quality of service in the CQC's 2008/09 assessment and marked "excellent" for its financial management. Martina Davies, a former patient at the hospital, comments on her experience of care. Sir Brian Jarman, of Imperial College, who was involved in the inquiry into the deaths of heart patients at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, and Baroness Young, chair of the Care Quality Commission, discuss hospital morality rates. A taskforce is being sent to Basildon and Thurrock NHS trust after Care Quality Commission inspectors identified serious concerns in emergency care, hygiene and cleanliness. The Trust, which has a mortality rate a third higher than the national average, was rated as "good" on quality of service in the CQC's 2008/09 assessment and marked "excellent" for its financial management. Martina Davies, a former patient at the hospital, comments on her experience of care. Sir Brian Jarman, of Imperial College, who was involved in the inquiry into the deaths of heart patients at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, and Baroness Young, chair of the Care Quality Commission, discuss hospital morality rates. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25473419 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:44:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473420-Today-Iran-s-youthful-opposition Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Iranian filmmaker and overseas spokesman for Iranian presidential candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi, is in London to receive the 2009 Freedom to Create Prize. He was presented with the award last night and has dedicated it to Grand Ayatollah Montazeri who has become the spiritual leader of the Iranian opposition. Mr Makhmalbaf discusses the support for the opposition movement. Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Iranian filmmaker and overseas spokesman for Iranian presidential candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi, is in London to receive the 2009 Freedom to Create Prize. He was presented with the award last night and has dedicated it to Grand Ayatollah Montazeri who has become the spiritual leader of the Iranian opposition. Mr Makhmalbaf discusses the support for the opposition movement. Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Iranian filmmaker and overseas spokesman for Iranian presidential candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi, is in London to receive the 2009 Freedom to Create Prize. He was presented with the award last night and has dedicated it to Grand Ayatollah Montazeri who has become the spiritual leader of the Iranian opposition. Mr Makhmalbaf discusses the support for the opposition movement. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25473420 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:44:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473424-Today-Water-price-cuts-could-stop-leak-programmes Water companies and industry regulator Ofwat are engaged in discussions over the future pricing of water. Ofwat advise that bills should be reduced by 2015, but water companies insist bills need to rise to pay for improvements and repairs, warning that jobs will be lost. Business presenter Adam Shaw examines the discussions and Pamela Taylor, chief executive of Water UK, discusses water pricing. Water companies and industry regulator Ofwat are engaged in discussions over the future pricing of water. Ofwat advise that bills should be reduced by 2015, but water companies insist bills need to rise to pay for improvements and repairs, warning that jobs will be lost. Business presenter Adam Shaw examines the discussions and Pamela Taylor, chief executive of Water UK, discusses water pricing. Water companies and industry regulator Ofwat are engaged in discussions over the future pricing of water. Ofwat advise that bills should be reduced by 2015, but water companies insist bills need to rise to pay for improvements and repairs, warning that jobs will be lost. Business presenter Adam Shaw examines the discussions and Pamela Taylor, chief executive of Water UK, discusses water pricing. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25473424 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:37:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473425-Today-Scots-independence-hopes-flatlining Early next week, on St Andrew's Day, Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will unveil a white paper for a Referendum Bill on Independence. He hopes it will be the first step towards an independent Scotland. In the first of two reports, Today presenter James Naughtie examines how the recession has coloured the debate about Scottish secession from the UK. Early next week, on St Andrew's Day, Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will unveil a white paper for a Referendum Bill on Independence. He hopes it will be the first step towards an independent Scotland. In the first of two reports, Today presenter James Naughtie examines how the recession has coloured the debate about Scottish secession from the UK. Early next week, on St Andrew's Day, Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will unveil a white paper for a Referendum Bill on Independence. He hopes it will be the first step towards an independent Scotland. In the first of two reports, Today presenter James Naughtie examines how the recession has coloured the debate about Scottish secession from the UK. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25473425 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:58:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473426-Today-Banks-came-close-to-meltdown The Bank of England has revealed for the first time that it lent Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HBOS £61.6bn in emergency funding during the banking crisis last year. The huge sum is four times the value of the National Grid, and was kept hidden from the public. Treasury Minister Lord Myners discusses the secret loan, and chief economics correspondent Hugh Pym comments on the implications for the financial system. The Bank of England has revealed for the first time that it lent Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HBOS £61.6bn in emergency funding during the banking crisis last year. The huge sum is four times the value of the National Grid, and was kept hidden from the public. Treasury Minister Lord Myners discusses the secret loan, and chief economics correspondent Hugh Pym comments on the implications for the financial system. The Bank of England has revealed for the first time that it lent Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HBOS £61.6bn in emergency funding during the banking crisis last year. The huge sum is four times the value of the National Grid, and was kept hidden from the public. Treasury Minister Lord Myners discusses the secret loan, and chief economics correspondent Hugh Pym comments on the implications for the financial system. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25473426 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:50:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473429-Today-Iraq-inquiry-should-provide-full-answers The inquiry into the legality of the Iraq war is to start hearing evident from senior government figures today. After four previous inquiries into different aspects of the war, Sir John Chilcot, the retired civil servant heading the inquiry has promised it will not be a whitewash. Security correspondent Gordon Corera outlines the aims of the inquiry. Lord Falconer, former Lord Chancellor and close friend of Tony Blair, and Michael Howard, leader of the opposition at the time of the war, debate the legality of the war. The inquiry into the legality of the Iraq war is to start hearing evident from senior government figures today. After four previous inquiries into different aspects of the war, Sir John Chilcot, the retired civil servant heading the inquiry has promised it will not be a whitewash. Security correspondent Gordon Corera outlines the aims of the inquiry. Lord Falconer, former Lord Chancellor and close friend of Tony Blair, and Michael Howard, leader of the opposition at the time of the war, debate the legality of the war. The inquiry into the legality of the Iraq war is to start hearing evident from senior government figures today. After four previous inquiries into different aspects of the war, Sir John Chilcot, the retired civil servant heading the inquiry has promised it will not be a whitewash. Security correspondent Gordon Corera outlines the aims of the inquiry. Lord Falconer, former Lord Chancellor and close friend of Tony Blair, and Michael Howard, leader of the opposition at the time of the war, debate the legality of the war. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25473429 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:17:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473430-Today-Trial-felt-like-continued-abuse Should young children ever be cross-examined in court? More than 1000 children under the age of 10 appeared in trials as witnesses, in England and Wales last year. The youngest child was four, the victim of a rape by the man convicted of causing the death of Baby Peter in Haringey, who gave evidence live via a video link. Reporter Angus Crawford spoke to a mother and a daughter about the trial process. Should young children ever be cross-examined in court? More than 1000 children under the age of 10 appeared in trials as witnesses, in England and Wales last year. The youngest child was four, the victim of a rape by the man convicted of causing the death of Baby Peter in Haringey, who gave evidence live via a video link. Reporter Angus Crawford spoke to a mother and a daughter about the trial process. Should young children ever be cross-examined in court? More than 1000 children under the age of 10 appeared in trials as witnesses, in England and Wales last year. The youngest child was four, the victim of a rape by the man convicted of causing the death of Baby Peter in Haringey, who gave evidence live via a video link. Reporter Angus Crawford spoke to a mother and a daughter about the trial process. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25473430 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:07:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473431-Today-Northern-Ireland-dissident-threat-deeply-personal There are fears of an upsurge in violence in Northern Ireland, after an attempt to blow up the headquarters of the policing board in Belfast. Police say dissident republicans left a car bomb outside the building. It is thought only the detonator exploded. Five men have now been arrested, after an exchange of gunfire with police in Fermanagh last night. Sinn Fein member Gerry Kelly discusses his reaction to the violence. There are fears of an upsurge in violence in Northern Ireland, after an attempt to blow up the headquarters of the policing board in Belfast. Police say dissident republicans left a car bomb outside the building. It is thought only the detonator exploded. Five men have now been arrested, after an exchange of gunfire with police in Fermanagh last night. Sinn Fein member Gerry Kelly discusses his reaction to the violence. There are fears of an upsurge in violence in Northern Ireland, after an attempt to blow up the headquarters of the policing board in Belfast. Police say dissident republicans left a car bomb outside the building. It is thought only the detonator exploded. Five men have now been arrested, after an exchange of gunfire with police in Fermanagh last night. Sinn Fein member Gerry Kelly discusses his reaction to the violence. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25473431 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473434-Today-Great-Escape-Plot An account of life at Stalug Luft III, the prisoner of war camp from which the Great Escape took place, have emerged thanks to diaries written by an RAF officer held there. Flt Lt Ted Nestor was a navigator who was held in the camp for 18 months after being shot down in 1943. His journal includes stories of camp life, cartoons and even a coded reference to the mass breakout. The story is told tonight on BBC One's Inside Out North West programme. The story is told tonight on BBC1's Inside Out North West programme. Presenter Andy Johnson reveals how the diaries came to light. An account of life at Stalug Luft III, the prisoner of war camp from which the Great Escape took place, have emerged thanks to diaries written by an RAF officer held there. Flt Lt Ted Nestor was a navigator who was held in the camp for 18 months after being shot down in 1943. His journal includes stories of camp life, cartoons and even a coded reference to the mass breakout. The story is told tonight on BBC One's Inside Out North West programme. The story is told tonight on BBC1's Inside Out North West programme. Presenter Andy Johnson reveals how the diaries came to light. An account of life at Stalug Luft III, the prisoner of war camp from which the Great Escape took place, have emerged thanks to diaries written by an RAF officer held there. Flt Lt Ted Nestor was a navigator who was held in the camp for 18 months after being shot down in 1943. His journal includes stories of camp life, cartoons and even a coded reference to the mass breakout. The story is told tonight on BBC One's Inside Out North West programme. The story is told tonight on BBC1's Inside Out North West programme. Presenter Andy Johnson reveals how the diaries came to light. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25473434 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:47:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473437-Today-Like-a-war-town Severe flooding in parts of the UK has destroyed homes and livelihoods. Reporter Nicola Stanbridge visited the hardest hit town, Cockermouth, to see how people are coping. Severe flooding in parts of the UK has destroyed homes and livelihoods. Reporter Nicola Stanbridge visited the hardest hit town, Cockermouth, to see how people are coping. Severe flooding in parts of the UK has destroyed homes and livelihoods. Reporter Nicola Stanbridge visited the hardest hit town, Cockermouth, to see how people are coping. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-21,25473437 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:34:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473438-Today-Budget-shops-opportunistic Discount store Poundland is to open its 250th store today. The bargain chain has flourished while many of its competitors, such as Woolworths, have faced financial ruin. Today presenter Evan Davis reports on the bargain chain's appeal, and Robert Clarke, retail analyst at Retail Knowledge Bank, comments on the company's success. Discount store Poundland is to open its 250th store today. The bargain chain has flourished while many of its competitors, such as Woolworths, have faced financial ruin. Today presenter Evan Davis reports on the bargain chain's appeal, and Robert Clarke, retail analyst at Retail Knowledge Bank, comments on the company's success. Discount store Poundland is to open its 250th store today. The bargain chain has flourished while many of its competitors, such as Woolworths, have faced financial ruin. Today presenter Evan Davis reports on the bargain chain's appeal, and Robert Clarke, retail analyst at Retail Knowledge Bank, comments on the company's success. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-21,25473438 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:16:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473439-Today-Vintage-Agatha-Christie-story-released A newly-discovered story by crime writer Agatha Christie is to be released in the United States. The short piece, The Incident of the Dog's Ball, was found in the crime author's papers when she died. Crime writer Harry Keating, and managing editor of Strand Magazine, Andrew Gulli, discuss the work. A newly-discovered story by crime writer Agatha Christie is to be released in the United States. The short piece, The Incident of the Dog's Ball, was found in the crime author's papers when she died. Crime writer Harry Keating, and managing editor of Strand Magazine, Andrew Gulli, discuss the work. A newly-discovered story by crime writer Agatha Christie is to be released in the United States. The short piece, The Incident of the Dog's Ball, was found in the crime author's papers when she died. Crime writer Harry Keating, and managing editor of Strand Magazine, Andrew Gulli, discuss the work. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25473439 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:41:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473442-Today-Ashton-appointment-not-a-fudge Belgian Prime Minister Herman Von Rompoy and Lady Cathy Ashton have been elected for the new top positions to represent the European Union on the world stage. The appointments have been seen in Brussels as an end to the accretion of power to the EU, with stronger candidates for the roles being overlooked. Lady Ashton discusses her new role. Belgian Prime Minister Herman Von Rompoy and Lady Cathy Ashton have been elected for the new top positions to represent the European Union on the world stage. The appointments have been seen in Brussels as an end to the accretion of power to the EU, with stronger candidates for the roles being overlooked. Lady Ashton discusses her new role. Belgian Prime Minister Herman Von Rompoy and Lady Cathy Ashton have been elected for the new top positions to represent the European Union on the world stage. The appointments have been seen in Brussels as an end to the accretion of power to the EU, with stronger candidates for the roles being overlooked. Lady Ashton discusses her new role. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25473442 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:36:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473444-Today-Cameron-Queen-s-Speech-unravelling The Conservative party have criticised the Queens speech, accusing the government of using it as a "Labour press release on Palace parchment". The party condemned the government for failing to include legislation to tackle MPs' expenses and NHS reform, and Tory peer Lord Strathclyde has threatened to block the proposed bills. David Cameron, leader of the Conservative party, discusses his response to the Queen's speech. The Conservative party have criticised the Queens speech, accusing the government of using it as a "Labour press release on Palace parchment". The party condemned the government for failing to include legislation to tackle MPs' expenses and NHS reform, and Tory peer Lord Strathclyde has threatened to block the proposed bills. David Cameron, leader of the Conservative party, discusses his response to the Queen's speech. The Conservative party have criticised the Queens speech, accusing the government of using it as a "Labour press release on Palace parchment". The party condemned the government for failing to include legislation to tackle MPs' expenses and NHS reform, and Tory peer Lord Strathclyde has threatened to block the proposed bills. David Cameron, leader of the Conservative party, discusses his response to the Queen's speech. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25473444 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:47:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473445-Today-Yes-Minister-in-the-Ukraine The classic BBC comedy, Yes Minister, is to be reworked for audiences in the Ukraine. The satirical sitcom, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year, has become an international phenomenon and is enjoyed in Turkey, India and Holland. Sir Antony Jay, co-writer of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister, and Andrey Kurkov, a Ukrainian writer and satirist, reflect on the programme's popularity. The classic BBC comedy, Yes Minister, is to be reworked for audiences in the Ukraine. The satirical sitcom, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year, has become an international phenomenon and is enjoyed in Turkey, India and Holland. Sir Antony Jay, co-writer of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister, and Andrey Kurkov, a Ukrainian writer and satirist, reflect on the programme's popularity. The classic BBC comedy, Yes Minister, is to be reworked for audiences in the Ukraine. The satirical sitcom, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year, has become an international phenomenon and is enjoyed in Turkey, India and Holland. Sir Antony Jay, co-writer of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister, and Andrey Kurkov, a Ukrainian writer and satirist, reflect on the programme's popularity. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25473445 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:28:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473446-Today-It-will-be-for-the-public-to-judge The Labour party is set to deliver proposals for its election manifesto in the Queens Speech, the last before the general election. Among the bills being considered are the provision of free personal care for thousands in England, and the limiting of banker bonuses. Political editor Nick Robinson comments on the upcoming speech, and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson discusses his party's policies. The Labour party is set to deliver proposals for its election manifesto in the Queens Speech, the last before the general election. Among the bills being considered are the provision of free personal care for thousands in England, and the limiting of banker bonuses. Political editor Nick Robinson comments on the upcoming speech, and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson discusses his party's policies. The Labour party is set to deliver proposals for its election manifesto in the Queens Speech, the last before the general election. Among the bills being considered are the provision of free personal care for thousands in England, and the limiting of banker bonuses. Political editor Nick Robinson comments on the upcoming speech, and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson discusses his party's policies. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25473446 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:22:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25473447-Today-Osama-Bin-Laden-s-son-normal What is it like to have Osama Bin Laden as your father? New book Growing Up Osama describes the upbringing of Omer and his mother, who fled from his father during the Afghan war. Author Jean Sasson discusses the book. What is it like to have Osama Bin Laden as your father? New book Growing Up Osama describes the upbringing of Omer and his mother, who fled from his father during the Afghan war. Author Jean Sasson discusses the book. What is it like to have Osama Bin Laden as your father? New book Growing Up Osama describes the upbringing of Omer and his mother, who fled from his father during the Afghan war. Author Jean Sasson discusses the book. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25473447 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:17:00 -0800 no Best of Today Interview News Politics Government World BBC humphrys foreign ten past eight