India. A vast country, home to over a billion people, birthplace of illustrious, ancient civilisations. And today, a fast emerging global power. And 70 years after independence, india is still a diverse, ever evolving assortment of cultures, creeds, religions and languages. Heading off the well worn tourist path, were on a journey that spans this vast subcontinent from east to west, travelling from one of the driest places on earth. Its quite incredible, the sand. I mean, itsjust hard crystals, white salt. You can probably taste it. To one of the wettest. These are areas really for the adventurous traveller. This isnt india on tap. Im on a quest to find out how history, religion and politics have shaped india. And i also meet the people who call this intriguing and sometimes overwhelming country home. Its going to be an amazing journey. For thousands of years, india found its riches and influence through international trade. And at the heart of this enterprise was the sea. And the stat
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
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Today further warnings are in place across parts of the uk. Good morning. Ice is the main issue for parts of Northern England and scotla nd for parts of Northern England and scotland this morning but if anything it turns milder today ahead of some windy weather from storm dyla n of some windy weather from storm dylan coming tonight. All of the details in the next 15 minutes. In sport, australia captain steve smith holds england at bay. He scores yet another century. 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. Stars from the world of sport who are recognised include the wales and Lions Rugby Union captain, Sam Warburton and the world cup