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	<title>Floods cause chaos </title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>How's the weather affecting you?</p>

<p>The Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn says this could be the wettest day on record in parts of north-west England.  </p>

<p>Cumbria has been hardest hit with main roads blocked, schools closed and more than 200 people forced to leave their homes overnight after they were trapped by high water in Cockermouth. </p>

<p>We want to know how you are  being affected today? How are you coping? Or have you been through floods in the past? What's your experience? Do you think we do enough to protect ourselves against flooding? Do you have any advice?</p>

<p>We want your stories and experiences....you can contact us in a number of ways...</p>

<p>** Comment here on the blog<br />
** Text to 85058<br />
** Call 0500 909 693<br />
** Twitter @bbc5live<br />
** Email breakfast@bbc.co.uk<br />
** Follow the debate live with 5 live Now  </p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Richard Jackson </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>France v Ireland should be replayed - Liam Brady</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="William Gallas heads in the winning goal as Irish players protest about Henry's handball" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/gallas_goal_blog.jpg" width="610" height="299" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></span></p>

<p>France striker Thierry Henry admitted that he handled the ball shortly before setting up William Gallas to score in the second half of extra time - it was a goal that meant the Republic of Ireland will not go to the World Cup in South Africa next year.</p>

<p>Mark Lawrenson compared the deception as up there with Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God".</p>

<p>Thierry Henry admitted straight after the game that he did handle it, but he didn't mean it. </p>

<p>That's not much consolation to Liam Brady - the Republic of Ireland's Assistant Manager. He gave an exclusive interview to us on 5 live Breakfast this morning where he told us that FIFA should replay the game and that he was deeply disappointed.</p>

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         <dc:creator>Olie D'Albertanson </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Is Cheating Ever Justified?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="given.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/given.jpg" width="466" height="260" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" /></span><br />
Is cheating ever justified?</p>

<p>The captain of France Thierry Henry admitted last night that he handled the ball in the build-up to the goal that put the Republic of Ireland out of the World Cup.</p>

<p>Henry handled twice, squared the ball for William Gallas who scored France's extra-time goal. This gave them a 2-1 aggregate win and safe passage to the finals in South Africa next summer. </p>

<p>Matt in Highgate texted us this morning to say while it's very sad for the Irish fans and team, Thierry Henry did what any other player would have done to get his team to the World Cup Finals. </p>

<p>Do you agree? On the phone in from 9 this morning - is cheating ever justified? Have you ever cheated? Do you think you had a good enough reason? Or do you think any dishonesty is a disgrace?</p>

<p>We want your stories and experiences....you can contact us in a number of ways...</p>

<p>** Comment here on the blog<br />
** Text to 85058<br />
** Call 0500 909 693<br />
** Twitter @bbc5live<br />
** Email breakfast@bbc.co.uk<br />
** Follow the debate live with 5 live Now </p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>George Edmonds </dc:creator>
	<link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2009/11/is_cheating_ever_justified.html</link>
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	<category>The Phone-in</category>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Do you let your children go on social networking sites?</title>
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<p>Social networking sites including MySpace and Facebook are leaving leave children vulnerable to abuse by refusing to embed a free online safety button on their sites. Jim Gamble, the head of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) says it's time the sites stopped making excuses and signed up. </p>

<p>Bebo has agreed to install the system which is designed to give young people advice on everything from cyberbullying to serious sexual abuse, and just this week research found that one third of teenagers in England have been victim to some sort of online bullying.</p>

<p>Do you allow your children to have pages on these sites? How do you police your childs online activity? Who is responsible for their safety? Parents, internet providers or the people making money out of social networking? </p>

<p>We want to hear your stories and experiences of this on the phone in from 9 this morning, there are lots of ways you can get involved...</p>

<p>** Comment here on the blog<br />
** Text to 85058<br />
** Call 0500 909 693<br />
** Twitter @bbc5live<br />
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** Follow the debate live with 5 live Now </p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Richard Jackson </dc:creator>
	<link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2009/11/do_you_let_your_children_go_on.html</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Are we failing patients with dementia? </title>
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<p>Are people with dementia neglected by the NHS?</p>

<p>Patients with dementia are staying too long in hospital and receiving "disgraceful" care that worsens their condition, according to a campaign group.</p>

<p>Over-65s who suffer from dementia are estimated to occupy up to a quarter of all NHS hospital beds. </p>

<p>The Alzheimer's Society found those admitted to hospital after suffering a fall, infection or stroke stay significantly longer than other patients, and are often discharged in a worse state than when they went in.</p>

<p>What's your experience of this? Do you work for the NHS? Are you properly trained to treat people with dementia? Have you watched a family member deteriorate in hospital? </p>

<p>You can get involved in the discussion in many ways:</p>

<p>** Comment here on the blog<br />
** Text to 85058<br />
** Call 0500 909 693<br />
** Twitter @bbc5live<br />
** Email breakfast@bbc.co.uk<br />
** Follow the debate live with 5 live Now </p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Richard Jackson </dc:creator>
	<link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2009/11/are_we_failing_patients_with_d.html</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Losing touch with dad.... </title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Have you lost touch with your Dad? Are you a Dad and don't see your children anymore? Do you allow your children to see their father? </p>

<p>One in three children from divorced families lose touch with their Dad...what's your experience of this?</p>

<p>The figures come from research commissioned the largest family law firm in England and Wales. They spoke to 4000 parents and children.</p>

<p>70% of parents said their child's welfare was their main priority during the separation, but a quarter said the process traumatised their child so much they harmed themselves or contemplated suicide.</p>

<p>Almost one in five children said they felt used during the divorce process and more than a third said they never saw their father again.</p>

<p>We'll be discussing this on the phone in from 9 this morning, how has divorce affected your life, your children's lives? Here's how you can get in touch.</p>

<p>** Comment here on the blog<br />
** Text to 85058<br />
** Call 0500 909 693<br />
** Twitter @bbc5live<br />
** Email breakfast@bbc.co.uk<br />
** Follow the debate live with 5 live Now </p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Richard Jackson </dc:creator>
	<link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2009/11/losing_touch_with_dad.html</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Senna&apos;s nephew joins F1</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="bruno_senna_600x300.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/bruno_senna_600x300.jpg" width="600" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span></p>

<p>The name Senna will forever be synonymous with Formula 1 because of Ayrton Senna. The three times world champion died after crashing whilst leading the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994 and is a legend of the sport. </p>

<p>But now the Senna name is back in F1. Ayrton's nephew Bruno Senna has just landed a contract with Campos Meta - one of the new teams that will take to the grid next season and will be racing the like of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton in 2010.</p>

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         <dc:creator>Olie D'Albertanson </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Can you say what you think? </title>
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<p><br />
On the phone in this morning - should you be able to say what you <em>really</em> think? </p>

<p>There's a row over the law which makes "homophobic hatred" a crime -- and what you can or can't say about homosexuality. </p>

<p>The House of Lords says the law has got to guarantee freedom of speech -- and that people should still be able to criticise publicly gay relationships if they want to. But the Commons say it shouldn't -- and that letting people say what they want will mean more attacks on homosexuals. But would that mean comedians won't be able to make jokes about gay people? Do you have a right to say what you like -- or are there some subjects that are off-limits? And isn't the problem actually having THOUGHT something, rather than said it?</p>

<p>Text 85058, or email breakfast@bbc.co.uk - or post your thoughts here </p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Richard Jackson </dc:creator>
	<link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2009/11/can_you_say_what_you_think.html</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Your Family Stories</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>We were overwhelmed with responses during the phone in this morning with people's family stories from the First World War and other conflicts. Here is a selection of some of the correspondence we had. </strong></p>

<p>My Great Grandad was in the trenches in the 1st world war when he had his leg and half his side blown away. His mates buried him alive during a German advance and retreated. 3 days later his mates dug him back out after an allied advance. He survived and made his own wooden leg to get around on.  He died in the sixties from his war wounds. - <em>John Tilley </em></p>

<p>My Great Uncle, Bombardier Arthur Dorman of Uppingham, Rutland, was killed on the Somme while laying wires in advance of the front line trench!   His officer said "I always selected him for this work on account of his coolness and courage under fire at all times... a more loyal, brave and courageous man never existed ... the gallant work of this man has been beyond praise."</p>

<p>His generation had a tremendous sense of duty, and a stoic acceptance of whatever life brought to them.  We have visited his grave in France with great pride but also with sadness at the loss of his life and all those around him, and even more so that the loss of young lives continues today. -  <em>Liz Neeves </em></p>

<p>Today I remember my Grandad who survived U-boat attacks while serving in the First World War on the Titanic's sister ship, the Olympic. This was converted into a troopship to bring thousands of Canadian and American troops to England.  In May 1918, the Olympic was off the Lizzard heading towards Southampton with 5,000 Americans on board when the U103 surfaced directly ahead, so the troopship's Captain decided to run it down. </p>

<p>My grandad was at the Olympic's wheel and succeeded in ramming and destroying the U103 which had gained notoriety for machinegunning sailors who survived sinkings. This is the only known instance of a merchant vessel sinking a warship.</p>

<p>My grandfather, a humble Liverpool seafarer, died in the Seventies and never breathed a word about this but after he died my mother gave me a letter from the White Star Line, which owned the Olympic, and that described the whole incident. I am so proud of what my grandad did. - <em>Neil Dunkin of St Albans</em></p>

<p>My great grandfather survived the Somme and Ypres. My late father told me of his grandfather's struggle with what had happened. The worst part was his total feeling of guilt. He sat quietly somewhere shoulder to shoulder with his life long friend. Two young boys who had played and fought together through the these two terrible battles. This was two hours after the war was over when a sniper's bullet hit his friend in the forehead, killing him instantly. His guilt came because he spent the rest of his life saying thank God that was him and not me. - <em>David in Somerset </em><br />
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My maternal grandmother received a first telegram from the War Office which "regretted" that my grandfather had been posted as "missing in action". Ten days later she received a second telegram from the War Office which "further regretted" that grandfather had now been posted "killed in action". </p>

<p>About two months later, Grandfather turned up on the doorstep, alive and well. Walking down the road in Bermondsey where my grandparents then lived, he was puzzled by twitching curtains in the various houses. As he reached the front gate, the front door opened and grandmother, dressed in black and ready to go to his requiem mass, saw Grandfather and came out with a classic remark: "Oh (deleted) I've just spent your insurance money". - <em>From James Wells listening online in Saudi Arabia</em><br />
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I teach WW1 literature to a diverse class of 17-year-olds in London, some of whom have first hand experience of displacement and misery caused by conflict. To give them an idea of the scale of slaughter I read them the following stats: to read out the names of those British servicemen lost, injured and killed on the FIRST DAY of the Somme would take just over 2 days and nights without pausing; to get through a list of all those who died on both sides in the entire duration of the Somme campaign would take 35 days and nights.</p>

<p>My students are genuinely moved by the scale of this and approach texts from both sides of the conflict, from both the battlefields and the home front with a genuine sense of respect and humility. - <em>Dan, London </em></p>

<p>The memories of the fallen of the 1stWW will (not) inevitably fade with time. I still have in my possesion a letter written by a great (x5) uncle after the battle of Waterloo. As he wrote the letter, he was in a field hospital with a leg wound suffered whilst lying under his guns which were over-run by the french cavalry. He died a week after the battle of gangrene but the letter written to his parents says that he is getting better and hopes to be home soon. I still remember what it must have been like for him. - <em>John Lloyd</em></p>

<p>Today I will remember my fantastic father who survived Dunkirk and Normandy intact in his soul, and my grandfather who survived the Somme. Also for the young people who died for peace in Ulster and for those who continue to strive for us all in Iraq and Afghanistan. They still sacrifice their today for our tomorrow. - <em>Stephen Wallis in Belfast</em> </p>

<p>My father in law, fought and survived the Somme. He tried to join up at various signing on stations but was rejected because of his age (15). He eventually was accepted as a bugler , and signed on at Woolwich after falsifying his age. After the 1st war he joined the merchant navy as a potato peeler, he served with the Orient line through world war 2. He would not talk about ww1 and still had tears for his fallen mates even at 98 years old. He passed away at the British Legion's Home for servicemen at Richmond just before his 99th birthday. Our family are all very proud of him. - <em>Tony Willard</em> </p>

<p>My Great-grandmother died last December aged 105.  When she spoke about 'The War', she was referring to the First World War, WW2 was always 'the other war'. Her father fought in France, we believe between 1915-1917, we have a photo of him in his uniform before he left.  I remember her telling me about her relief as a 14 year old when he came home.</p>

<p>He was never the same afterwards and was troubled by what would now be called Post-traumatic Stress.  He had 7 children before the war and 5 afterwards, one is still alive aged 96. I will forever be grateful for having known someone who lived through those times, it has given me a personal connection to that conflict. - <em>James Sadler, Newport</em></p>

<p>You can read more of <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live/shows/5live-breakfast/2009-10/remembering-peoples-sacrifices/">your stories of remembrance on 5 live Now</a><br />
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         <dc:creator>George Edmonds </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>We Will Remember Them</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="poppies_600x350.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/poppies_600x350.jpg" width="600" height="350" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span></p>

<p>This morning: Tell us your family's war memories.</p>

<p>It was the "War To End All Wars", but more than 90 years since the guns fell silent on the battlefields of the First World War, British forces have fought again in many different conflicts and countries. </p>

<p>Suez, Korea, the Falklands, the Gulf Wars and now Afghanistan...how have you or your family played your part? What are your family's stories of being involved in war, whether on the front line or the homefront. And what are the tales passed down to you about the First World War?</p>

<p>That's the phone-in with Nicky from 9am.</p>

<p><strong>UPDATE</strong></p>

<p>You can now read your stories of remembrance on the 5 live Now page from this morning: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live/shows/5live-breakfast/2009-10/remembering-peoples-sacrifices/">Read your stories of remembrance on 5 live Now</a> and <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live/live-now/what-is-live-now.shtml">find out more about 5 live Now</a></p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>George Edmonds </dc:creator>
	<link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2009/11/we_will_remember_them_1.html</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:33:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Is it time to give Gordon a break?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="gordon_brown2_540x299.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/gordon_brown2_540x299.jpg" width="540" height="299" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span>The Prime Minister is facing more criticism over a letter he sent to the mum of a soldier killed in Afghanistan.</p>

<p>The Sun has a tape of him on the phone to the mum of Jamie Janes, apologising for any "unintended mistakes" but denying spelling her son's name wrong. Mrs Janes says she "begs to differ".</p>

<p>Can he now do ANYTHING right? His every move is scrutinised - he can't even go jogging without a less-than-flattering photo appearing in the paper - so is it time to lay off Gordon Brown?</p>

<p>That's the phone-in with Nicky from 9am.</p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Richard Jackson </dc:creator>
	<link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2009/11/is_it_time_to_give_gordon_a_br.html</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Congratulations to David Haye - WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="David Haye" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/david-haye-600x350.jpg" width="600" height="350" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></span></p>

<p>Every so often you meet someone who just has that X-factor. And no i'm not talking about John and Edward or SuBo.</p>

<p>I'm talking about someone who is sublimely talented, the best in the world and then some more. I've been lucky enough to meet some true sporting legends and some absolute heroes of mine, but it is never more fun than when dealing with David Haye.</p>

<p>He walks with a swagger and talks with a swagger, but levels that with being one of the most friendly and approachable sports people you could want to meet. </p>

<p>On Saturday night David became WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World after beating Nikolay Valuev by a majority points decision.</p>

<p>For those of you not too familiar with boxing let me put this in some kind of perspective, as it is monumental.</p>

<p>David vacated the WBA, WBC, WBO cruiserweight titles so that he could move up into boxing's blue riband league - Heavyweight. Only one man has ever moved up to this division and become Heavyweight Champion - Evander Holyfield.</p>

<p>Previous to this fight David has had one Heavyweight fight - which he won - and his opponent this time round was a 7ft Russian giant called Nickolay Valuev. He stood a foot taller than David, had an 8 inch reach advantage and was 8 stone heavier. It is no surprise the fight was billed as David vs Goliath.</p>

<p>Before this fight Valuev had only ever lost to one opponent in a 16-year professional career, that's now two.</p>

<p>David very kindly came in to see us this morning sporting a huge grin as he listened back to 5 live's commentary of the fight that changed his life.</p>

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         <dc:creator>Olie D'Albertanson </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Is socialism dead? </title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>On the phone-in this morning - is socialism dead?  With world leaders joining thousands of people in the German capital to mark the 20 years since the Berlin Wall came down, was that the moment when Europe changed forever?  </p>

<p>It was seen as a triumph for the free-West - and of the failure of the East. Capitalism was the winner over communism. Did it also mean that socialist politics in the rest of Europe took a battering. </p>

<p>So - 20 years on - is socialism dead - or can left-wing politics rise again? </p>

<p>You can call Nicky on 0500 909 693, text 85058</p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Richard Jackson </dc:creator>
	<link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2009/11/is_socialism_dead.html</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Breakfast in Berlin</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="berlin_wall.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/berlin_wall.jpg" width="600" height="400" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ns1wf">Monday's breakfast show will see Nicky broadcasting from Berlin</a>. 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.</p>

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

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

<p>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 - <a href="http://www.galerie-noir.de">you can find out more on his website</a>.</p>

<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="berlin_wall_art.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/berlin_wall_art.jpg" width="600" height="350" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span></p>

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         <dc:creator>Gillian Edmonds </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:57:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The PM tells us why the Aghan war goes on  </title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>

<p>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."</p>

<p>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.<br />
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         <dc:creator>Richard Jackson </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
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