5 live Breakfast tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2006-06-26:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/35 2009-11-06T17:06:15Z Off-air, on-air, behind the scenes, pictures, audio and video from BBC Radio 5 live's Breakfast programme Movable Type 4.1 Breakfast in Berlin tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.164009 2009-11-06T16:57:58Z 2009-11-06T17:06:15Z Monday's breakfast show will see Nicky broadcasting from Berlin. It's the 20th anniversary of the fall of the wall- the day thousands of East Berliners flooded the checkpoints demanding- and getting- entry to the West. We'll be alongside Checkpoint Charlie... Gillian Edmonds berlin_wall.jpgMonday's breakfast show will see Nicky broadcasting from Berlin. It's the 20th anniversary of the fall of the wall- the day thousands of East Berliners flooded the checkpoints demanding- and getting- entry to the West.

We'll be alongside Checkpoint Charlie hearing what it was like then and what it's like now.
Our correspondent Jonny Dymond will report from across Berlin as we assess how far Germany has come since those momentous events of 1989.

Were you there at that time? What were you doing when the wall fell? We'd love to know.

We'll also be speaking to French artist Thierry Noir. During the eighties, Thierry was one of the first to cover the Berlin Wall in works of art. After the fall of the Wall, Thierry has worked to find and restore his (and other artists) paintings on a remaining 1.3km length of Wall - which now forms the East Side Gallery. Here's a sample of his work - you can find out more on his website.

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]]> The PM tells us why the Aghan war goes on tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.163848 2009-11-06T07:19:58Z 2009-11-06T07:28:00Z The Prime Minister will be making a speech about Britain's strategy in Afghanistan at 9 o'clock. Earlier this week, five soldiers were shot dead by a Afghan policeman they were training - the incident has once again led to calls... Richard Jackson The Prime Minister will be making a speech about Britain's strategy in Afghanistan at 9 o'clock. Earlier this week, five soldiers were shot dead by a Afghan policeman they were training - the incident has once again led to calls for British troops to get out of country.

That was the subject of the phone-in on Wednesday, and today we want your reaction to what Gordon Brown says. He's expected to emphasise the importance of the mission - "We can not, must not and will not walk away."

Is he right? What do you want to hear from the Prime Minister? Text us on 85058, or email breakfast@bbc.co.uk. You also post comments here and on our Facebook page. The phone lines will open at 8.30.

]]> Can he kick it? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.163682 2009-11-05T17:07:39Z 2009-11-05T17:12:50Z On Saturday all eyes at Twickenham will be on one man: Jonny Wilkinson. On so many occasions the left boot of Mr Wilkinson has come to England's rescue, and if he is back to his point-scoring best it could be... Richard Jackson On Saturday all eyes at Twickenham will be on one man: Jonny Wilkinson.

On so many occasions the left boot of Mr Wilkinson has come to England's rescue, and if he is back to his point-scoring best it could be great news for English rugby.

Now Nicky reckons he was a bit of a specialist kicker back in his school days. See how he got on when he was given a kicking master class from World Cup winner Mike Catt, and a man tipped to be a future England fly-half, Ryan Lamb.

The London Irish boys put Nicky through his paces ahead of their big game against Wasps on Sunday.

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]]> Shelagh lovestruck by Goran tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.163550 2009-11-05T10:30:02Z 2009-11-05T12:08:38Z I have worked with Shelagh for a few years now and it is safe to say that I have never seen her gob-smacked or go so red that I had to fill out an incident report. That changed this... Olie D'Albertanson goran_ivanisevic600x300.jpg

I have worked with Shelagh for a few years now and it is safe to say that I have never seen her gob-smacked or go so red that I had to fill out an incident report.

That changed this morning.

Shelagh has openly admitted on air quite a few times that Goran Ivanisevic - the 2001 Wimbledon Champion from Croatia - holds a very special place in her heart... a very special place indeed.

Therefore in our production meeting prior to today's show we told her that she was going to be speaking with Steffan Edberg when Goran was lined up to speak to her instead.

Then, on air, Nicky reveals that it was indeed the love of Shelagh's life on the other end of the phone - cue her going crimson red, mouth dropping on the table and generally getting too flustered to concentrate.

You may wonder when you listen below why Nicky then continued to carry on interviewing Goran. Well, Shelagh was instructed to take over the interview but instead passed a note to Nicky like a love-struck girl at school.

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You can hear the embarrassment here:

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I think it's the start of something beautiful.

]]> Europe - your chance to have your say tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.163498 2009-11-05T07:39:37Z 2009-11-05T07:40:43Z Voters in the UK haven't had a referendum over the Lisbon Treaty, and there'll be no change if the Conservatives win the next election. So we're having our own referendum on 5 live Breakfast - do you want a... Richard Jackson
Voters in the UK haven't had a referendum over the Lisbon Treaty, and there'll be no change if the Conservatives win the next election. So we're having our own referendum on 5 live Breakfast - do you want a more powerful, expanded Europe, or are you worried about being ruled by Brussels?

The French have described the Tories as 'pathetic', and have accused them of taking an 'autistic' approach to discussions over Europe. Yesterday, David Cameron emphasised he'd try and strengthen British sovereignty.

But is this even possible? What approach would you take? What are the best/worst aspects of the Treaty? It's our phone-in from 9, and we want to hear how you'd deal with Europe. Text 85058, email breakfast@bbc.co.uk, or post a comment right here

]]> Is it time for British forces to get out of Afghanistan? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.163106 2009-11-04T08:30:42Z 2009-11-04T08:38:54Z Five British soldiers have been shot dead in a single incident in Helmand Province. Three of them were from the Grenadier Guards and two were from the Royal Military Police. The Ministry of Defence has informed their families. Eight years... George Edmonds Five British soldiers have been shot dead in a single incident in Helmand Province. Three of them were from the Grenadier Guards and two were from the Royal Military Police. The Ministry of Defence has informed their families.

Eight years on from the invasion of the country, there are few signs of stability and peace in most of Afghanistan, and the list of British casualties keeps getting longer. Should they be there at all? Is it time for a radical rethink of our military policy? Or do we have to see this through?

It's our phone-in from 9 this morning. You can contact the programme by text on 85058, email breakfast@bbc.co.uk, or post comments online. The phone lines will be open at 8.30.

]]> Another bailout for banks - a good use of our money? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.162773 2009-11-03T08:09:43Z 2009-11-03T08:11:03Z More than 30 billion pounds of taxpayers' money is being ploughed into Lloyds and RBS, and both groups have to sell off parts of their businesses. It's another big shake-up for the industry, this time because of European competition... Richard Jackson
More than 30 billion pounds of taxpayers' money is being ploughed into Lloyds and RBS, and both groups have to sell off parts of their businesses. It's another big shake-up for the industry, this time because of European competition law, and once again, it's going to cost us.

Should our money be used like this? Are other industries more deserving of this investment? Or are the banks too important to be allowed to fail? It's the topic of our phone-in at 9 - you can post comments here or on our Facebook page, text 85058, or email breakfast@bbc.co.uk


]]> BBC ID - the new comment system tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.162551 2009-11-02T15:09:41Z 2009-11-02T15:35:25Z The BBC has a new blog sign-in called BBC iD. If you add a comment from now on you'll be prompted to upgrade your account(s). You only have to do it once and it should be quick. One note of... Alex Murray The BBC has a new blog sign-in called BBC iD. If you add a comment from now on you'll be prompted to upgrade your account(s). You only have to do it once and it should be quick.

One note of caution though: if you've got multiple BBC accounts, you'll only be able to upgrade one of them to BBC iD using your preferred username and email address.

If you have any questions or need a hand, you can get help over at the BBC Internet blog

]]> How far would you go to get a school place? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.162423 2009-11-02T07:43:27Z 2009-11-02T08:30:13Z Parents in England could face tougher penalties if they lie and cheat to get a child into the school of their choice. The Chief Schools Adjudicator has produced a report that looks into the scale of abuse of the... Richard Jackson
Parents in England could face tougher penalties if they lie and cheat to get a child into the school of their choice. The Chief Schools Adjudicator has produced a report that looks into the scale of abuse of the system, and is expected to recommend harsher punishments for anyone who's caught.

Some schools are even employing private detectives to check whether parents are lying about where they live. What punishments should these parents face? Have you lied - or stretched the truth - to get your child into the best school? What about the schools that nobody wants to go to? How far would you go to ensure your children get the best possible education - is the system now so complicated that it's inevitable people will cheat or try to work the sysyetm.

It's our phone in from 9 on Monday morning.

]]> David and Goliath tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.161507 2009-10-30T09:13:32Z 2009-10-30T09:32:59Z This morning on the programme we spoke to Britain's heavyweight boxing hope Dave Haye. A nicer bloke you couldn't hope to meet, so we on the Breakfast team have all got a bit concerned about him, after seeing the pictures... George Edmonds haye.jpgThis morning on the programme we spoke to Britain's heavyweight boxing hope Dave Haye. A nicer bloke you couldn't hope to meet, so we on the Breakfast team have all got a bit concerned about him, after seeing the pictures of the man he'll fight next week. David takes on Nikolay Valuev for the WBA belt in Nuremburg on November the 7th. And if you think the picture makes David look small, we should remind you that he's actually 6'3" tall! (Valuev clocks in at 7'2").

]]> What is Britain's most dangerous drug? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.161053 2009-10-29T06:44:57Z 2009-10-29T07:25:06Z Ecstasy, LSD and cannabis are less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes, according to the Government's most senior drugs adviser. Professor David Nutt wants a new 'index of harm' that'll highlight the relative dangers of various substances. He says alcohol should... George Edmonds cannabis.jpgEcstasy, LSD and cannabis are less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes, according to the Government's most senior drugs adviser.

Professor David Nutt wants a new 'index of harm' that'll highlight the relative dangers of various substances. He says alcohol should rank fifth, behind cocaine, heroin, barbiturates and methadone, while tobacco should rank ninth, ahead of cannabis, LSD and Ecstasy.

You can read more on the story on BBC News: Cannabis evidence 'was distorted'

Do you agree with Professor Nutt? Is alcohol more harmful than cannabis, LSD and Ecstasy? Which drug has caused you the most harm? What do you think is Britain's most dangerous drug?

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And you can follow the debate live between 9 and 10 with 5 live Now, which pulls together you contributions in one page. Find out more about 5 live Now.

]]> President Blair? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.158951 2009-10-28T08:56:47Z 2009-10-28T09:02:51Z A change of plan this morning on the phone-in. After 9 now, do you want a President Blair? Gordon Brown will actively lobby for Tony Blair to be named the first president of the European Council. Read more on BBC... George Edmonds A change of plan this morning on the phone-in. After 9 now, do you want a President Blair?

Gordon Brown will actively lobby for Tony Blair to be named the first president of the European Council.

Read more on BBC News: No 10 to lobby for Blair EU job

Before now, Downing Street had denied reports it was going to campaign to get Mr Blair the job. The Tories and Lib Dems are adamant Mr Blair should not get the job, but from the man himself, nothing. What do you think?

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]]> Are you happy now? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.158941 2009-10-28T08:06:39Z 2009-10-28T08:45:30Z UPDATE: 08:30 After seeing the response from listeners, a change of plan! You're telling us you want to discuss the idea that Tony Blair might become President of the European Council. So that's the phone-in. We'll add a blog post... George Edmonds UPDATE: 08:30

After seeing the response from listeners, a change of plan! You're telling us you want to discuss the idea that Tony Blair might become President of the European Council. So that's the phone-in. We'll add a blog post shortly.

This morning we've heard the first details of the planned changes to MPs' expenses. There's been a leak from the Kelly committee, which has been reviewing the system.

It says they MPs will be banned from claiming expenses to cover the cost of mortgages on their second homes, and they'll also be prevented from giving jobs to their wives or family members.

So are you happy now? That's the question on the Phone-in this morning.

After all the outrage on expenses are you happy with the plans to change the system? Are the plans fair? Is it right that MPs should suffer for the mistakes of a tiny minority? Are there loop holes that you think MPs will be able to exploit?

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]]> Are we too frightened of downs syndrome? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.158601 2009-10-27T09:01:22Z 2009-10-27T09:13:20Z The number of unborn babies diagnosed with Down's syndrome in England and Wales has gone up by more than seventy per cent in the last twenty years. Researchers writing in the British Medical Journal also found the number of... Purvee Pattni downs_syndrome_child_540x299.jpg
The number of unborn babies diagnosed with Down's syndrome in England and Wales has gone up by more than seventy per cent in the last twenty years.

Researchers writing in the British Medical Journal also found the number of abortions associated with Down's had increased.

On the phone-in from 9am this morning: are we too frightened of downs syndrome?

Is there enough support and information for people who are faced with this decision? Do we fully understand what it is to have downs syndrome or care for a child born with downs?

You can get involved in the discussion in many ways:

  • Comment here on the blog
  • Text 85058
  • Call 0500 909 693
  • Twitter @bbc5live
  • Email breakfast@bbc.co.uk
  • Follow the debate live with 5 live Now
]]> Are teachers losing control of the classroom? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009:/blogs/fivelivebreakfast//35.158232 2009-10-26T08:02:21Z 2009-10-26T08:35:40Z The Association of Teachers and Lectures says just over a quarter of school staff have been the subject of a false allegation by a pupil - it says teachers lives are being ruined and it's making it harder to control... Purvee Pattni The Association of Teachers and Lectures says just over a quarter of school staff have been the subject of a false allegation by a pupil - it says teachers lives are being ruined and it's making it harder to control children in the classroom.

Is the problem parents who aren't questioning what their children say has happened, or is the system to blame for leaving teachers open to false claims?

Could cameras in the classroom provide a solution - or will this further undermine teachers and diminish their ability to discipline pupils?

You can contact the programme - the phone in number as always is 0500 909693 - and you can text us on 85058. You can follow the debate as it unfolds on the 5 Live NOW page on our website - and you can contact us via Twitter and Facebook.

Read more on the story on BBC News - Many teachers 'face false claims'

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