http://www.bbc.co.uk/todayInsight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories.Insight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories.BBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/266/today.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/today(C) BBC 2012Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:28:52 +0000news, world, BBC, foreign, politics, humphrys, ten past eight, interview, governmentnews, world, BBC, foreign, politics, humphrys, ten past eight, interview, governmentnononadultGeorg Grodzki, head of credit at Legal and General, correspondent Michelle Fleury, and Paul Thandi, chief executive of The NEC Group.Georg Grodzki, head of credit at Legal and General, correspondent Michelle Fleury, and Paul Thandi, chief executive of The NEC Group....Georg Grodzki, head of credit at Legal and General, correspondent Michelle Fleury, and Paul Thandi, chief executive of The NEC Group.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:14:00 +000011:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120210-0714.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120210-0714a.mp3BBC Radio 4Fabio Capello has resigned as England football manager, hours after the favourite to replace him, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp, was cleared of tax evasion charges. Former FA chief executive David Davies and Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter debate the change at the top of English football.Fabio Capello has resigned as England football manager, hours after the favourite to replace him, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp, was cleared of tax evasion charges. Former FA chief executive David Davies and Telegraph football correspondent Henry...Fabio Capello has resigned as England football manager, hours after the favourite to replace him, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp, was cleared of tax evasion charges. Former FA chief executive David Davies and Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter debate the change at the top of English football.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:59:00 +00004:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120209-1159.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120209-1159a.mp3BBC Radio 4The city of Homs in city is in a state of brutal civil war, with civilians bearing the brunt of an army onslaught. After being smuggled out of Syria, the BBC's Paul Wood reflects on his time reporting from inside the embattled city.The city of Homs in city is in a state of brutal civil war, with civilians bearing the brunt of an army onslaught. After being smuggled out of Syria, the BBC's Paul Wood reflects on his time reporting from inside the embattled city....The city of Homs in city is in a state of brutal civil war, with civilians bearing the brunt of an army onslaught. After being smuggled out of Syria, the BBC's Paul Wood reflects on his time reporting from inside the embattled city.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:00 +00004:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120209-1155.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120209-1155a.mp3BBC Radio 4Since the Baby P case hit the headlines in late 2008, there has been a significant rise in the number of children in England being taken away from their parents and put into care. Bristol social worker Anne Farmer explains what the marginal care cases look like. Matt Dunkley, president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services, and Christina Blacklaws, a lawyer specialising in this area, debate what the trend means.Since the Baby P case hit the headlines in late 2008, there has been a significant rise in the number of children in England being taken away from their parents and put into care. Bristol social worker Anne Farmer explains what the marginal care cases...Since the Baby P case hit the headlines in late 2008, there has been a significant rise in the number of children in England being taken away from their parents and put into care. Bristol social worker Anne Farmer explains what the marginal care cases look like. Matt Dunkley, president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services, and Christina Blacklaws, a lawyer specialising in this area, debate what the trend means.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:50:00 +00009:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120209-1150.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120209-1150a.mp3BBC Radio 4Simon Jack interviews Christian Shulz from Berenberg Bank, James Bevan Chief Investment Officer at CCLA Investment Management and Theresa Wise, Independent Media Analyst.Simon Jack interviews Christian Shulz from Berenberg Bank, James Bevan Chief Investment Officer at CCLA Investment Management and Theresa Wise, Independent Media Analyst....Simon Jack interviews Christian Shulz from Berenberg Bank, James Bevan Chief Investment Officer at CCLA Investment Management and Theresa Wise, Independent Media Analyst.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:38:00 +000010:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120209-0638.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120209-0638a.mp3BBC Radio 4The Arab Spring has seen a new permissiveness across the Middle East but jokes about the ruling emir and his ministers, and even the World Cup, are still not allowed in Qatar. Kevin Connolly reports from the autocratic Gulf state.The Arab Spring has seen a new permissiveness across the Middle East but jokes about the ruling emir and his ministers, and even the World Cup, are still not allowed in Qatar. Kevin Connolly reports from the autocratic Gulf state....The Arab Spring has seen a new permissiveness across the Middle East but jokes about the ruling emir and his ministers, and even the World Cup, are still not allowed in Qatar. Kevin Connolly reports from the autocratic Gulf state.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:02:00 +00005:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120208-1102.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120208-1102a.mp3BBC Radio 4Opposition activists in the Syrian city of Homs say more than 40 people have already been killed today in shooting and shelling by government forces. The BBC's Paul Wood has been in Homs for the last few days and explained that locals say the shelling is heavier now than it has been since the beginning of the uprising.Opposition activists in the Syrian city of Homs say more than 40 people have already been killed today in shooting and shelling by government forces. The BBC's Paul Wood has been in Homs for the last few days and explained that locals say the shelling...Opposition activists in the Syrian city of Homs say more than 40 people have already been killed today in shooting and shelling by government forces. The BBC's Paul Wood has been in Homs for the last few days and explained that locals say the shelling is heavier now than it has been since the beginning of the uprising.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:00 +00003:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120208-1059.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120208-1059a.mp3BBC Radio 4In his first broadcast interview since turning down his bonus, the RBS boss explains how he considered resigning and why defusing the "time bomb" of the RBS balance sheet is good for the UK.In his first broadcast interview since turning down his bonus, the RBS boss explains how he considered resigning and why defusing the "time bomb" of the RBS balance sheet is good for the UK....In his first broadcast interview since turning down his bonus, the RBS boss explains how he considered resigning and why defusing the "time bomb" of the RBS balance sheet is good for the UK.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:53:00 +000015:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120208-1053.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120208-1053a.mp3BBC Radio 4The European Central Bank has made some key concessions to help solve the Greek debt crisis. And more than 100 London-based bankers are suing Germany's second-largest bank Commerzbank for breaking a pledge made months before the takeover to pay them 52 million euros in bonuses.The European Central Bank has made some key concessions to help solve the Greek debt crisis. And more than 100 London-based bankers are suing Germany's second-largest bank Commerzbank for breaking a pledge made months before the takeover to pay them...The European Central Bank has made some key concessions to help solve the Greek debt crisis. And more than 100 London-based bankers are suing Germany's second-largest bank Commerzbank for breaking a pledge made months before the takeover to pay them 52 million euros in bonuses.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:29:00 +000010:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120208-0629.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120208-0629a.mp3BBC Radio 4It is 200 years to the day since Charles Dickens was born, and to mark the occasion, actor Simon Callow reads an extract from The Pickwick Papers.It is 200 years to the day since Charles Dickens was born, and to mark the occasion, actor Simon Callow reads an extract from The Pickwick Papers....It is 200 years to the day since Charles Dickens was born, and to mark the occasion, actor Simon Callow reads an extract from The Pickwick Papers.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:54:00 +00002:31http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120207-1054.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120207-1054a.mp3BBC Radio 4Friends and relatives of people suffering in Syria and who are fighting the regime have been protesting outside the Syrian Embassy in London. Today reporter Nicola Stanbridge heard from some of them. And the BBC's middle east editor Jeremy Bowen explains why, from President Assad's point of view, things are "looking pretty good" at the moment.Friends and relatives of people suffering in Syria and who are fighting the regime have been protesting outside the Syrian Embassy in London. Today reporter Nicola Stanbridge heard from some of them. And the BBC's middle east editor Jeremy Bowen...Friends and relatives of people suffering in Syria and who are fighting the regime have been protesting outside the Syrian Embassy in London. Today reporter Nicola Stanbridge heard from some of them. And the BBC's middle east editor Jeremy Bowen explains why, from President Assad's point of view, things are "looking pretty good" at the moment.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:48:00 +00004:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120207-1048.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120207-1048a.mp3BBC Radio 4In the next few days, radical cleric Abu Qatada will be freed from jail after the European Court of Human Rights blocked his deportation to Jordan. The BBC's Gordon Corera has the latest. David Anderson, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, and Hazel Blears, the former counter-terrorism and security minister, debate if the right decision was made.In the next few days, radical cleric Abu Qatada will be freed from jail after the European Court of Human Rights blocked his deportation to Jordan. The BBC's Gordon Corera has the latest. David Anderson, the independent reviewer of terrorism...In the next few days, radical cleric Abu Qatada will be freed from jail after the European Court of Human Rights blocked his deportation to Jordan. The BBC's Gordon Corera has the latest. David Anderson, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, and Hazel Blears, the former counter-terrorism and security minister, debate if the right decision was made.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:41:00 +000013:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120207-1041.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120207-1041a.mp3BBC Radio 4Mining giant Xstrata and trading house Glencore are in talks to join forces in a merger thought to be worth in the region of 90 billion US dollars. And the Local Data Company's latest Shop Vacancy report shows one-in-seven shops on the UK's high streets stood empty last year.Mining giant Xstrata and trading house Glencore are in talks to join forces in a merger thought to be worth in the region of 90 billion US dollars. And the Local Data Company's latest Shop Vacancy report shows one-in-seven shops on the UK's high...Mining giant Xstrata and trading house Glencore are in talks to join forces in a merger thought to be worth in the region of 90 billion US dollars. And the Local Data Company's latest Shop Vacancy report shows one-in-seven shops on the UK's high streets stood empty last year.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:16:00 +000011:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120207-0616.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120207-0616a.mp3BBC Radio 4It is 60 years to the day since the Queen's accession to the British throne. Reg Turnill, who reported for the Press Association on the day in 1952 when the new Queen arrived back in the UK from a trip to Kenya, and author Sarah Bradford reflect on her place in British society.It is 60 years to the day since the Queen's accession to the British throne. Reg Turnill, who reported for the Press Association on the day in 1952 when the new Queen arrived back in the UK from a trip to Kenya, and author Sarah Bradford reflect on...It is 60 years to the day since the Queen's accession to the British throne. Reg Turnill, who reported for the Press Association on the day in 1952 when the new Queen arrived back in the UK from a trip to Kenya, and author Sarah Bradford reflect on her place in British society.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:51:00 +00006:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120206-1051.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120206-1051a.mp3BBC Radio 4The problem of youth unemployment has reached an "emergency point" according to a new report. Former foreign secretary David Miliband, who chairs the Commission on Youth Unemployment which produced the report, explains what he believes needs to be done.The problem of youth unemployment has reached an "emergency point" according to a new report. Former foreign secretary David Miliband, who chairs the Commission on Youth Unemployment which produced the report, explains what he believes needs to be...The problem of youth unemployment has reached an "emergency point" according to a new report. Former foreign secretary David Miliband, who chairs the Commission on Youth Unemployment which produced the report, explains what he believes needs to be done.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:45:00 +00008:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120206-1045.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120206-1045a.mp3BBC Radio 4At least 55 people have been killed in Homs over the weekend in clashes between the Syrian authorities and protestors. Paul Wood reports from the city of Homs, where the battle for the country has taken a brutal turn.At least 55 people have been killed in Homs over the weekend in clashes between the Syrian authorities and protestors. Paul Wood reports from the city of Homs, where the battle for the country has taken a brutal turn....At least 55 people have been killed in Homs over the weekend in clashes between the Syrian authorities and protestors. Paul Wood reports from the city of Homs, where the battle for the country has taken a brutal turn.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:39:00 +00009:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120206-1039.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120206-1039a.mp3BBC Radio 4Talks on new and deeper cuts in Greece continued into last night and resume today, but can the country take any more austerity? And Neil Blake, senior economic advisor to the Ernst and Young ITEM Club, on the claim made by Barclay's that overall bank lending is set to contract this year, for the first time since 2009.Talks on new and deeper cuts in Greece continued into last night and resume today, but can the country take any more austerity? And Neil Blake, senior economic advisor to the Ernst and Young ITEM Club, on the claim made by Barclay's that overall bank...Talks on new and deeper cuts in Greece continued into last night and resume today, but can the country take any more austerity? And Neil Blake, senior economic advisor to the Ernst and Young ITEM Club, on the claim made by Barclay's that overall bank lending is set to contract this year, for the first time since 2009.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:20:00 +000011:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120206-0620.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120206-0620a.mp3BBC Radio 4A lecture to be delivered at the Watershed in Bristol today, by the cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling, is to look at the Spaghetti Westerns which transformed movie music. Sir Christopher Frayling and Debbie Wiseman, a film composer, analyse the future of music in film.A lecture to be delivered at the Watershed in Bristol today, by the cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling, is to look at the Spaghetti Westerns which transformed movie music. Sir Christopher Frayling and Debbie Wiseman, a film composer, analyse...A lecture to be delivered at the Watershed in Bristol today, by the cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling, is to look at the Spaghetti Westerns which transformed movie music. Sir Christopher Frayling and Debbie Wiseman, a film composer, analyse the future of music in film.Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:58:00 +00006:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120204-1058.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120204-1058a.mp3BBC Radio 4Is the moral outrage against bankers justified? Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee and the chief executive of the British Bankers' Association Angela Knight discuss.Is the moral outrage against bankers justified? Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee and the chief executive of the British Bankers' Association Angela Knight discuss....Is the moral outrage against bankers justified? Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee and the chief executive of the British Bankers' Association Angela Knight discuss.Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +000010:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120204-1052.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120204-1052a.mp3BBC Radio 4What needs to be done to help elderly people get through the winter? Reporter Nicola Stanbridge speaks to Nancy, a 89-year-old who is fighting the cold without the aid of central heating. And Mervyn Kohler, an advisor to Age UK, explains what can be done to save lives.What needs to be done to help elderly people get through the winter? Reporter Nicola Stanbridge speaks to Nancy, a 89-year-old who is fighting the cold without the aid of central heating. And Mervyn Kohler, an advisor to Age UK, explains what can be...What needs to be done to help elderly people get through the winter? Reporter Nicola Stanbridge speaks to Nancy, a 89-year-old who is fighting the cold without the aid of central heating. And Mervyn Kohler, an advisor to Age UK, explains what can be done to save lives.Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:44:00 +00008:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120204-1044.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120204-1044a.mp3BBC Radio 4Eight days ago, Stephen Hester,the chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland,was given a bonus. Shares worth just under a million pounds. Five days ago, he renounced his entitlement to it. The public and political pressure got to him. The inside story of the bonus that was never paid has not been told, Mr Hester has a lot to be getting on with in simply running the bank. But the chairman of RBS Sir Philip Hampton spoke to usEight days ago, Stephen Hester,the chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland,was given a bonus. Shares worth just under a million pounds. Five days ago, he renounced his entitlement to it. The public and political pressure got to him. The inside story...Eight days ago, Stephen Hester,the chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland,was given a bonus. Shares worth just under a million pounds. Five days ago, he renounced his entitlement to it. The public and political pressure got to him. The inside story of the bonus that was never paid has not been told, Mr Hester has a lot to be getting on with in simply running the bank. But the chairman of RBS Sir Philip Hampton spoke to usFri, 03 Feb 2012 12:40:00 +000011:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120203-1240.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120203-1240a.mp3BBC Radio 4For some time now, farce has been theatre's poor relation. Largely unloved and ignored, the genre almost disappeared from the stage. But now it's back with a vengeance. Later today, one of Britain's leading companies, the Old Vic, will announce that its farce "Noises Off" is going to the Novello Theatre -- it's the first time one of their productions has transferred to the West End. Our Arts Editor, Will Gompertz, has been speaking to the writers and performers of farce to find out the pitfalls and problems.For some time now, farce has been theatre's poor relation. Largely unloved and ignored, the genre almost disappeared from the stage. But now it's back with a vengeance. Later today, one of Britain's leading companies, the Old Vic, will announce that...For some time now, farce has been theatre's poor relation. Largely unloved and ignored, the genre almost disappeared from the stage. But now it's back with a vengeance. Later today, one of Britain's leading companies, the Old Vic, will announce that its farce "Noises Off" is going to the Novello Theatre -- it's the first time one of their productions has transferred to the West End. Our Arts Editor, Will Gompertz, has been speaking to the writers and performers of farce to find out the pitfalls and problems.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:36:00 +00005:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120203-1236.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120203-1236a.mp3BBC Radio 4New data based on a full year of patient records, confirms the picture that you have a higher chance of dying if you are admitted to a hospital at the weekend in England.New data based on a full year of patient records, confirms the picture that you have a higher chance of dying if you are admitted to a hospital at the weekend in England....New data based on a full year of patient records, confirms the picture that you have a higher chance of dying if you are admitted to a hospital at the weekend in England.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:16:00 +00004:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120203-1216.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/today/today_20120203-1216a.mp3BBC Radio 4