With battle still raging in the Libyan town of Sirte, what drives Gaddafi loyalists to continue fighting to the bitter end against the rebels? Jeremy Vine is joined by former RAF Officer and military historian, John Nichol.
Ricky Gervais has been criticised for using the term βmongβ in his comedy routine. Disabilities groups say itβs deeply offensive. We speak to a mother whose two daughters have severe autism and a comedian and comedy writer.
A campaign group wants to encourage older people to sell their spacious homes to younger people who need the space. Jeremy speaks to a grandmother living with her husband in a three bedroom end of terrace house, and a 25 year old living in a London flat share with two other lodgers.
Hear the winning performance by Brighouse and Rastrick Band conducted by David King at the 100th National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 15th October 2011. The test piece is called Breath of Souls and was written by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.
