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04/12/2009

News and reaction to the National Audit Office's estimate that bailing out the banks will cost more than 850 billion pounds. Plus a look ahead to the World Cup draw.

3 hours

Last on

Fri 4 Dec 2009 06:00

Chapters

  • Banks bailout costs and bonuses

    Robert Peston discusses the cost of supporting banks, staff bonuses and if banks are safe now. We hear a statement from Margaret Beckett about RBS bank bonuses at the start of the chapter.

    Duration: 08:00

  • Scotland's 100% literacy rate target

    A million people in Scotland have literacy problems. Scottish Education Secretary Mike Russell discusses plans to turn this around.

    Duration: 04:19

  • What's in store at the draw?

    Our chief football correspondent Mike Ingham talks us through the World Cup draw dress rehearsal and says Capello has clapping and gospel in store.

    Duration: 03:45

  • What would be England's dream draw?

    Oliver Kay from The Times, Matt Lawton from The Daily Mail and 5 live's Ian Dennis outline the best possible draw for England. New Zealand international Steven Old then chats about the team's chances.

    Duration: 03:00

  • Why is there a literacy problem in Scotland?

    Hugh Reilly, a secondary school teacher in Glasgow, and Gary Mackay, former Hearts captain and Scotland star who is involved in a literacy project at Hearts, discuss why.

    Duration: 05:18

Broadcast

  • Fri 4 Dec 2009 06:00