A round-up of the day's news, sport and business stories.
We look at the issue of pay rises in more depth - is middle Britain the biggest loser in the economic recovery? Meanwhile banks are preparing to dish out the big bonuses once more. Show more
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty in London with Mark Pougatch in Sydney for England's Ashes victory. We also hear from Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Graham Swann, and many more. Show more
Where does the Ashes win rank among our sporting successes? Nicky Campbell takes your calls on today's big story. Show more
Activists on whether there'll be mass protests on cuts in 2011; The Ashes Barmy Army celebrate England's win; Singer-songwriter Jessie J on winning the BBC Sound of 2011. Show more
The morning after the end of the 3-1 Ashes win for England, Gabby's sports team features former cricketer Shaun Udal and the parents of stars Graeme Swann and Chris Tremlett. Show more
With guests Colin Firth, star of new film The King's Speech, and Danny Boyle, whose latest release is called 127 Hours. Email: mayo@bbc.co.uk Twitter: @wittertainment. Show more
The former MP David Chaytor starts an 18 month jail sentence for fiddling his expenses. His friend and former colleague Barry Sheerman tell us why he shouldn't have gone to jail. Show more
Darren Fletcher presents a look ahead to all the weekend's sport, including the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
Was former MP David Chaytor's jail sentence for expenses fraud suitable punishment? Barry Sheerman tells Stephen community service would have been better. Show more
Dotun Adebayo takes you through the night, with news of Sudan's referendum, the prisoner released in exchange for a kidney, and the IPL auction. Plus news from Bollywood. Show more
