Today - 04/04/2009

Presented by James Naughtie and John Humphrys. Rob Watson reports on the summit used to mark the 60th anniversary of NATO. Danny Shaw reports on the comments of Lord Hoffman regarding the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Political correspondent Terry Stiasny reports on claims that charities should be compensated for investments in Icelandic banks. Med Hughes of the Association of Chief Police Officers and social psychology lecturer Dr Clifford Stott discuss if too much 'heavy force' was used during the G20 demonstrations. Richard Galpin reports on the millions of Russian workers who have been laid off or sacked in recent months. Preparations in North Korea for a satellite launch are complete and lift-off will take place "soon", state media have reported. Correspondent Roland Buerk reports on claims that it is a covert missile test. Aidan Foster-Carter, an expert in North Korean politics, discusses the launch. It is 500 years since Henry VIII ascended to the throne of England. Reporter Nicola Stanbridge visits Hampton Court to watch preparations for celebrations to mark the occasion. Thought for the Day with the Reverend Bob Marshall, an Anglican priest. John McFall MP and Cllr Richard Kemp discuss if charities who lost deposits with Icelandic banks should be compensated. The European Court of Human Rights is going beyond its jurisdiction and trying to create a 'federal law of Europe', a senior British judge says. Lord Falconer and Stephen Hockman QC discuss the role of the European Court of Human Rights. A gunman has killed 13 people after taking dozens hostage in the US state of New York. Reporter Matthew Price examines the attack. Arts correspondent Rebecca Jones reports on the recent trend of giving British television dramas the Hollywood treatment. Defence secretary John Hutton discusses the call for more troops and funds to be committed by European countries in Afghanistan. Science correspondent Tom Feilden talks to author Mike McCarthy about why the UK might have to say goodbye to the cuckoo. Former boxing champion Barry McGuigan discusses the career of US boxer Jack Johnson. Former foreign secretaries Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Lord Owen discuss how much will change in the aftermath of the G20 summit.