For the best light bulbs in america. Illuminating and we escape to the greek idyll of the island of hydra for a love story that started 56 years and resulted in some of the most heartbreaking and famous songs of the 1960s. Marianne and leonard, Leonard Cohen, words of love, its called. And so, horrible histories. Is there something i should be taking my nieces to . Are they going to enjoy this . Yeah, i think so. I mean, horrible histories are a boon for parents and adults. Its one of those shows that both the kids and the parents can watch and enjoy. Its had Great Success on tv, where its got more of a sketch format, so theyll do romans, do victorians and theyll do the greeks and theyll do the 1940s and wartime. This is them just doing one thing, rotten romans, theyve made the transition to the big screen. A bit more like the books, which just concentrate on one aspect. Yes, yes. And it hasnt got the original cast. So if youre a fan of mathew baynton, Simon Farnaby and alice lowe from
The crisis in the territory is now in its eighth week, and theres no sign of it ending. Im Nuala Mcgovern in london. Also in the programme russias leading opposition activist is rushed to hospital. His friends fear he was poisoned in prison. Sing my name we visit the Indian Mountain village where everyone has their own musical identity. Announcer live from our studios in london and singapore. This is bbc world news. Its newsday. Good morning. Its 7am in singapore and in hong kong, which is waking up after one of the most violent weekends of recent months. Protestors defied Police Orders to stay at home and commercial areas usually filled with shoppers were instead turned into war zones, thick with tear gas, officers armed with riot shields and masked demonstrators hurling bricks. And for the first time, Chinese State officials have scheduled a News Conference in beijing later on monday to make a statement on the situation. The bbcs nick beake reports from hong kong. Theres a predictabi
And activist Michael Sheen. Welcome to the bbcs radio theatre for a special edition of hardtalk. My guest today is known around the world for his film, television and theatre work. He made his name for his uncanny ability to portray other well known people. Tony blair, brian clough, david frost, roles that catapulted Michael Sheen into a life far from his home in port talbot, in south wales. But it was acting that also brought him back there, where he is now immersed in tackling some of the problems that face a Poor Community poverty, debt and homelessness. So how does he straddle such contrasting worlds . Michael sheen, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you very much. Applause so how does the Hollywood Star fit in on port talbots high street . Yeah, its an interesting double life. Inevitably theres a bit of that, that happens anyway. You know, when you start to feel like, oh, this is my hometown, but i sort of feel like my belonging, my sense of belonging is split now, and that just kept ext
Englands schools desperately need a winds from the near continent so it multi billion pound cash injection will turn hotter. By tuesday we according to a group of mps. Could be looking at highs up to 32 degrees. That is your latest the moon landings 50 years on weather. We ask you to relive your memories of humankinds greatest endeavour. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The government looks set to announce a big boost to Public Sector workers. That is two Million People reportedly to receive a £1 billion pay rise. The plans look to be unveiled as one of theresa mays final acts as Prime Minister. Soldiers are set to get a 2. 9 rise while teachers and other school staff will get 2. 75 . And Police Officers, dentists and consultants theyll get 2. 5 . Its the biggest Public Sector pay rise for six years, which comes following concerns that salaries are rising faster in the private sector. Our Political Correspondent iain watson has been on one level, its quite straightforward a
Thanks hugh and sarah has all the weather more rain to come. Also coming up a new streaming service to rival netftlix, the bbc and itv plan to launch britbox by the end of the year to show new commissions and classic programmes. Hello, everyone this is afternoon live. Hundreds of thousands of Public Sector workers are set to get a pay rise above the rate of inflation. The treasury is expected to confirm the details on monday, but reports suggest that among those in line for rises are the armed forces, police in england and wales and teachers in england. The pay award represents one of theresa mays last Big Decisions as Prime Minister. But labour have dismissed it as insulting. Our Political Correspondent iain watson reports. On one level, its quite straightforward actually, Public Sector. Now an apparent victory for some of those in the government payroll. The treasury was going to announce an inflation busting increase next week, the figure to be leaked to the Times Newspaper today. T