Today - 13/11/2008

Presented by James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. Labour MP for Wansdyke Dan Norris evaluates a review of child protection services in the London borough of Haringey, where a baby boy died after months of abuse. Dr Jon Danielsson of the LSE examines the UK's economic prospects. Paul Millen, the author of Crime Scene Investigator and an expert in forensic evidence, discusses the inquiry at the Haut de la Garenne children's home in Jersey, which is no longer a murder case. Technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones reports on the release of the Warcraft computer game. General Motors, Chrysler and Ford have asked the US government for a multi-billion dollar loan after suffering huge falls in sales. Tony Woodley, from the union Unite, gives his reaction. Today, it seems children's only aspiration for when they grow up is to be famous. Former editor Piers Morgan gives his reaction, as does astronaut Jean-Francois Clervoy, who is visiting schools to talk to children about a career in space. Thought for the day with Anne Atkins. Lenny Harper, who was in charge of the investigation into child abuse at Haut de la Garenne children's home in Jersey until he retired in August, discusses the case. Andy Kerr of the Communication Workers Union discusses the economic crisis. Children's Secretary Ed Balls wants a report on Haringey council's handling of the abuse of Baby P. Bob Walker reports on 150 job losses at Royal Worcester and Spode. Nicola Stanbridge reports on the shooting of Kadeem Blackwood, a 15-year-old boy from Derby. Filmmaker Dan Mirvish explains how he and his colleague Eitan Gorlin hoaxed Sarah Palin. Andrew Hosken reports on how an asbestos-related form of lung cancer could kill up to 100,000 people over the next 20 years.