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12/06/2013

Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and John Humphrys, including the latest on protests in Turkey, plus Rory Morrison remembered.

Morning news and current affairs with James Naughtie and John Humphrys, including:

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The rail regulator wants Network Rail to run its next five year plan for Β£2bn less than the Β£23bn it proposed, and for trains operating companies to have to adhere to stricter on-time targets. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's transport correspondent Richard Westcott reports and Anna Walker, who chairs the Office of Rail Regulation, and Anthony Smith, chief executive of Passenger Focus, discuss whether the cuts are feasible.

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Turkish riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in Istanbul late into the night, as the authorities tried to retake control of the square which has been at the heart of two weeks of demonstrations. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen, Safak Pavey, a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, and Abdul Karagoz examine what will happen next and the action that the government will take.

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One of Radio 4's best-loved newsreaders, Rory Morrison, has died at the age of 48. The Today programme reflects on Rory's career.

2 hours, 31 minutes

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Wed 12 Jun 2013 06:00

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  • Wed 12 Jun 2013 06:00