After enjoying the franchise's debut, how does Mark Kermode rate the second installment of the world-conquering vampire love story? Watch his review of The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
In the podcast, Mark and Simon also discussed the Coen Brothers' A Serious Man, and Matt Damon's performance in The Informant.
"I'm the same person I've always been"Monty Python star and world traveller Michael Palin is Danny Baker's top-drawer guest. Danny also meets the world's youngest international football coach, Paul Watson.
Secrets, lies and HitlerGlorious 39 takes us back to the eve of the Second World War, when Chamberlain was trying to appease Hitler. Bill Nighy stars in this story of secrets, lies and intrigue in an aristocratic family; he and the film's director, Stephen Poliakoff, discuss the film.
Name and shame himA 5 live listener wants to lift a court order so she can publically name her abusive ex-husband; he broke five of her son's ribs when the boy was just weeks old. The court order was put in place for the sake of the toddler but the mother argues that other children must be protected from this violent man.
"I am the people's vampire"Actor Michael Sheen tells Simon about his latest film, New Moon. Sheen, known for his performances in The Queen and Frost/Nixon, talks about Tony Blair creeping into his role and an uplifting dismemberment scene.
Bacon's in The Thick Of ItWhat is it about politics that makes for great comedy? Richard is joined by The Thick Of It's Chris Addison and Vince Franklin discuss political comedy with Steve Punt, founder of The Onion.
Join us in some novel gazingSimon Mayo's book critics cast their literary eyes over two new releases: Armistice and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. Are they page-turners or snooze worthy?

Featuring debt management companies, the DNA database and the Student Loans Company.

At what age can children be held responsible for their actions?

Films reviewed are Serious Man, Glorious 39, The Informant and The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Shelagh Fogarty takes your calls on the day's big story.

Live from Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament and the Queen's Speech.

It's our The Thick of It special. Featuring actors Chris Addison and Vince Franklin.

Colin Murray is judge and jury, as a panel of experts try to win points for punditry.

Michael Palin joins Danny Baker for two hours of Saturday morning sports entertainment.

Bill Nighy, Stephen Poliakoff and Madness join Simon in the studio.

Topical phone-in debate.

Alan Davies, Angellica Bell and Bob Mills join Christian to put right the world's wrongs.

Dotun Adebayo presents. Including New York news and the Film Phone-in.

Original stories from across the UK, news, sport, and exclusive interviews.

News and views from the business world with Mickey Clark and Andrew Verity.
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The most popular 'paper in Britain is celebrating four decades in print. But should we wish the Sun a happy birthday, or should we question its editorial policy, page three models and dodgy puns?
Best loved for presenting Radio 4's Just a Minute, Nicholas Parsons chats about the dynamics between show guests past and present, donning fishnets for The Rocky Horror Show and working on children's animation The Wot Wots.
Crime top trumps, meeting Postman Pat and alternative Worzel Gummage heads for Moonchester, the Manchester City mascot. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of stand-up comedian Jason Manford.
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