When Ken first asked the overground railway companies to join in the Oyster card scheme he felt he was casting pearls before swine as they threw it back in his face. Well, they have eventually decided it makes sense for them to take part: when Alastair reached the office at 9am, Emma was already very exercised about the merits and demerits of the development, and she nearly came to verbal blows with Brendan, the news editor about it! So, with energy and passion, she will tell you why the railway companies have come on track and what it will mean for you - at 6.
Joining us in the studio, the delightful Esther Rantzen, again! Last time she was telling us about her campaign against bullying among kids: this time she thinks she has been the victim. And the Big Fat Boy in the playground? A Westminster parking warden. The tale of the broken meter, the long march, the ticket and telly presenter with the lady, herself.
Last night, Liz told you about artist Mark McGowan's plans to make a piece of performance art out of the July 7th bombings. None of us were happy about the idea. Liz was shocked and angry but told the story with her calm authority and characteristic objectivity. It got to Mark who called us after the programme to say he was going to cancel the show. But, and it is a big but, tonight we will tell you why we may still be shocked and saddened: find out why and how, at 6.
We've also an even more shocking story that involves a serial drink-driver, a case of manslaughter and some deeply troubling evidence of why tagging isn't foolproof let alone killer-proof.
Barges and French bicycles, the weather and the papers - rounded off with the chance to win tickets to the magnificent England Vs Scotland opener to the 6 Nations Rugby tournament. (Well not "rounded off" so much as "ovaled off" - you know, odd shaped ball! Oh.. You can win one of them, too.... and a shirt. (did Robin write this bit? Ed)
See you at 6!
Come on Scotland! (Alastair)
Shut up and get on with your work!(Katie)
