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26/01/2011

With Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty. Bank of England Governor Mervyn King warns of tough times ahead; plus the 9 year old voice of Peppa Pig.

All the main news from the UK and around the world with Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty.

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King is warning of tough times ahead. In the final hour, we ask Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls whether he has a credible economic plan.

As Theresa May prepares to unveil her counter terrorism review, we hear in the first half hour from Cerie Bullivant, who says a control order wrecked his life.

Children's TV character Peppa Pig has overtaken Thomas the Tank Engine as the highest selling pre school toy. We hear at the start of the second hour from Harley Bird, the 9 year old who provides Peppa's voice.

Plus in the final half hour, traveller Missy Macmillan responds to Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.

And 'When it comes to measuring success, don't count money, count happiness.' - Ken Dodd reacts to Mervyn King including a quote of his from 1964 in a speech on the economy.

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2 hours, 10 minutes

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Wed 26 Jan 2011 06:50

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  • Wed 26 Jan 2011 06:50