Today - 13/01/2009

Presented by James Naughtie and Evan Davis. Hugh Pym and Matthew Taylor, the chief exec of JCB, discuss the economic situation. Conservative MP David Willetts discusses if social mobility has stalled. Rupert Wingfield-Hayes considers if the causes of the Russian gas supply crisis are resolved. Justin Webb examines the last days of previous US administrations, which have occasionally been dramatic. Nick Robinson discusses with MPs George Osborne and Vince Cable how banks can be persuaded to lend to small businesses. Rebecca Jones talks to Rowan Atkinson about his return to the stage as Fagin in Oliver! Thought for the day with Dr Indarjit Singh. Tim Harford wonders if we should look back to the campaign 'Backing Britain' from 1968 for ways to revive the nation's spirits. MP Liam Byrne discusses how barriers to social advancement can be broken down. Jeremy Bowen examines reports that areas of Gaza City came under shellfire from Israeli gunboats. Jen Hadfield, winner of the TS Eliot prize for poetry, reads her work and discusses the prize. Gavin Lockhart and Tony Thomson discuss if the law must be tougher on gangs. The last known veteran to have served in both world wars has died. In 2005 Bill Stone talked to reporter Mike Thompson. Details of the 1911 Census are available for the first time online. Sanchia Berg finds entries for her family and Today presenter Evan Davis, and talks them through with historian Nick Barratt. Fiona Trott reports on arrests made in connection with a murder in Fairfield. Emma-Jane Kirby reports on the socio-political consequences of the rising anger against Israel. Dr Lee Elliot Major and author Dominic Sandbrook discuss whether cultural and educational factors still limit children's chances.