Great stories in the new yorker or books such as lost city of z, elizabeth flower moon, but we are here to discuss the most recent work the white darkness published last year by doubleday. About that credited the new york story. A fellow named aband determined to replicate them or surpass them. Its spare and beautiful book a lot like the terrain it describes. In the images are so riveting i hope its no disrespect to another to say that i couldnt tell if the images and company tech accompanied the images. Well talk about the book and if you come up to either the microphone you might be included in videotape of this event. You will be immortalized and replayed at some later date. First off, david, who is Henry Worsley and what do you do want to tell his story. Henry is one of those most remarkable people id written about over the years. He was a special forces officer very decorated army officer was also almost a throwback to another age he was renaissance man who wrote poetry who painte
I have ended up buying a television, headphones, clothes, chile, all sorts of things. And ben has the weekend weather. Good morning. A cold, frosty and in places icy start, but the reward will be some crisp, autumn sunshine. Some wintry showers as well. All the weekend weather details coming up. Good morning. First, our main story. Egypts military says it carried out air strikes on those behind the deadliest islamist terror attack in the countrys recent history. At least 300 people were killed and more than 100 injured after gunmen detonated a bomb and stormed a packed mosque in north sinai yesterday. Egypts air force says it has destroyed vehicles used by the militants, as well as weapons and ammunition at what it described as terrorist locations. 0ur correspondent sally nabil is in cairo. Do we know any more about who carried out the attack . The latest we have is that the death toll has risen to 300, according to medical sources in northern sinai. They told us they have issued 300 d
In her Christmas Day message, shell say the cities powerful identities had shone through in the face of appalling attacks. And im on the queens sandringham estate in norfolk, where the royal family have gathered to celebrate christmas. And this year, that includes prince harrys fiance, meghan markle. Good morning. Merry christmas its monday the 25th of december. Also ahead. The pope urges the world not to ignore the plight of migrants forced to leave their countries because of violence. Christmas isnt all about presents and turkey dinners. Overi Million People will be working today. Well catch up with some of them. I have no idea what im singing louise is worried. She wasnt the only one six breakfast presenters and i,000 strong audience. What could possibly go wrong . find out how we got on in our big singing challenge. Hes the ultimate Christmas Jumper. Eddie the eagle edwards has come out of retirement. Hell be right here on the sofa to tell us why. And phil avery has the weather. Me
Under new guidance from gp leaders. Mobile Alcohol Recovery Centres, known as drunk tanks, could be set up in towns and cities across england to help ease pressure on busy hospitals. Good morning. In sport, a combination of david warner and the weather have frustrated england on the fourth day of the fourth test against australia. I could see they were parrots, but i wasnt sure what kind. 60 years of David Attenborough on our tvs, and 60 years of the bbcs Natural History unit we report on the changing face of wildlife programmes. Good morning. First, our main story. Snow and ice are expected to cause more disruption in parts of the uk today. The met office says delays to road, rail and air travel are likely and is warning of possible power cuts. A yellow warning is in place for snow and ice in Northern Ireland and parts of england and southern scotland throughout the day. Theres an amber warning for areas of the north midlands, yorkshire and the north west of england until 11 00am, wit
Of the uk. Good morning. Ice is the main issue of the parts of Northern England and scotla nd of the parts of Northern England and scotland this morning but then it turns mild head of some very windy weather storm dylan coming tonight. All of the details in the next 15 minutes. In sport, australia captain steve smith who else . Holds england at bay. He scores yet another century as englands hopes of winning the fourth test are dashed in melbourne. And it helped launch sir David Attenboroughs career and has given us plenty of magical tv moments. Well look back at 60 years of the bbcs Natural History unit, and what the future holds for it. Good morning. First, our main story. The former beatles drummer ringo starr, barry gibb of the bee gees, and the former deputy Prime Minister nick clegg have all been knighted in the new year honours list. More than 1,000 people have been recognised in the list. Stars from the world of sport include the wales and Lions Rugby Union captain, sam warburto