A round-up of the day's news, sport and business stories, and a look at the morning's papers.
Business news, including consumer stories and a look at the financial markets. Plus updates on the morning's news.
David Cameron visits British troops in Afghanistan, and a look ahead to the end of the world as predicted by the ancient Mayans. Show more
Who should have the final say on the medical treatment of your child? A judge will rule today on whether a 7-year-old boy can be given radiotherapy treatment for a brain tumour.
Victoria hears from people who helped saved someone else's life in 2012 through their quick thinking and bravery. Show more
Rain causes delays and cancellations on the rail network as people try to travel home for Christmas. There are amber warnings of flooding, too. Plus a special focus on Greece. Show more
Mark Kermode joins Simon Mayo to review the week's movies. Featuring interviews, emails, texts and tweets. Text 85058 [standard rates]. Email mayo@bbc.co.uk. Show more
High Court rules that a seven-year-old boy will have radiotherapy - against his mother's wishes. A week after US school shootings, the National Rifle Association joins the debate. Show more
Colin Murray is joined by regulars Pat Nevin and Perry Groves to preview all your weekend's sporting action. Plus special guests Joe Royle and Brian Noble.
The National Rifle Association break their silence on the Newtown shooting and call for more armed security in schools; also should benefits only be used to buy essentials? Show more
Dotun Adebayo with global stories, and the world football phone-in. Call 0500 909 693 [free from most landlines; other networks and mobiles may charge]. Text 85058 [standard rate]. Show more
