Of a lifetime of mountaineering. Thats at the new time of 9 45pm. And, at10 1i0pm, ill be discussing tomorrows main headlines in the papers. Thats with tonights guests pr and former tory adviser Giles Kenningham and economics commentator and author dharshini david. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now on bbc news, its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Im mike bushell. The top stories tonight are young football fans being priced out of the game, and turning to playing and watching computer game matches instead 7 its not yet set in stone, but Mark Stoneham boosts his chances of opening the batting in the first ashes test, as he hits englands First Century down under. And theres no stopping the fed express at the atp finals in london. Roger racks up his third win in a row. Good evening. Has football got a problem on its hands when it comes to engaging the next generation . The bbcs price of football survey is out today, and it shows the bookmakers and Computer Games engage y
For england over australia in their Rugby Union International at twickenham. Good evening. Tens of thousands of people marched in the zimbabwean capital, harare, and the second city of bulawayo, calling on their president for almost four decades to stand down. Crowds have been singing at the gates of Robert Mugabes official residence, urging him to go. Hes been under virtual house arrest since the army took control of the country four days ago. The countrys ruling party, zanu pf, has said itll dismiss mr mugabe as its leader tomorrow and reinstate the ousted vice president. Our africa editor, fergal keane, reports from harare. Something happened inside the people today. The shared energy that swept them along the streets. They were there on the big streets and small. A common purpose, in a place so long divided. Voices that would not have dared speak of Robert Mugabe a few days ago now sank his political requiem. It is so special, we have waited for this for 37 years. You have come bac
Reign were not without difficulty for the duke. He felt he had no clear purpose but he adapted to the role of consort to the monarch, and for decade after decade they toured the world and fulfilled official duties together. A couple so much of whose lives have been public, sustained by the private bond between them which remains strong and deep, as the latest photographs, issued to mark their platinum wedding anniversary, make clear. Tonight their 70 years together have been celebrated at a private party at windsor castle. Nicholas witchell, bbc news. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two. Tonight, what next for germany, europe and brexit after Angela Merkels government runs aground both mac and why paper chase was forced to apologise to customers after advertising in the daily mail. Here on bbc one its time for the news where you are. Ask a european about strong and sta ble ask a european about strong and stable government and hear their finger will point. Hello and welcome to sportsday.
Swing things their way. And the weather with ben. Remember the rain which cleared for bright autumn weather . This weekend we are going to do it all again. The details on the way. Thanks, ben. Also coming up not the sistine chapel. But a council flat in Hemel Hempstead. No magnolia here. Hello everyone this is afternoon live. 11pm on friday the 29th of march 2019. Thats the time and date theresa may wants britain to officially leave the eu. But were now more than half way through the Brexit Process and even the most optimistic brexiteer can see that progress is painfully slow. Today, another warning from the eu clarify what youre going to pay in the next two weeks or talks will stall into next year. Heres our political correspondent, emma va rdy. Its a one way journey, says theresa may, as brexit talks enter a critical phase. Next week, the eu withdrawal bill comes back to parliament. Today, the Prime Minister sent a strong signal that the referendum decision cannot be reversed. Theres
Good morning. The eat out to help 0ut scheme launches. More than 72,000 businesses have signed up to offer half price meals paid by the government. Will it be enough to save struggling hospitality firms . Im in watford to find out. A Major Incident is declared in Greater Manchester as officials ramp up their response to a rising number of covid i9 cases. Good number of covid i9 cases. Morning. The most dramatic ending to a formula i race the World Champion can remember. Lewis hamilton crosses the line at silverstone on three wheels to win the british grand prix for the seventh time. Splashdown a safe landing for the first astronauts to splash down in us waters in 45 years. And we saw out last week with our third highest temperature ever recorded. This week, the heat is back by friday but we start on a rather cool note. I will have all the details here on breakfast. Its monday the third of august. Our top story millions of new tests for coronavirus that can give a result in 90 minutes w