Today - 21/03/2009

Presented by Edward Stourton and Evan Davis. Business correspondent Martin Shankleman examines the future of the van maker LDV and what can be done to protect its workers. Rome correspondent David Willey discusses Pope Benedict XVI's first trip to Africa. Parliamentary Correspondent Mark D'Arcy reports on support in the House of Commons for the 'Fuel Poverty Bill'. Peter Spencer, Chief Economist at ITEM, discusses the possible ramifications of increased borrowing. Jack Izzard reports from Luton after anti-war protests there prompted a furious media response. Parents battling to keep their seriously ill baby alive have failed to overturn a ruling allowing him to die. Reporter Andy Moore examines the case from outside the courtroom. Former rugby player Jack Kyle says he has high hopes for the Irish rugby team. Thought for the day with Catherine Pepinster. The World Bank special representative to the UN and the World Trade Organisation Richard Newfarmer and EU Trade Commissioner Baroness Ashton discuss protectionist measures by G20 countries. Catholic writer and journalist John Allen and Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff Peter Smith discuss whether Pope Benedict XVI has been let down by poor media communication. Wyre Davies travels to Cardiff to find out why many rugby fans are reluctant to sing along to the Tom Jones hit song 'Delilah'. Shadow Chancellor George Osborne explains the Conservatives' approach to fighting the recession. The parents of a seriously ill baby have said they are 'deeply distressed' by a court ruling allowing him to die. Professor Raanan Gillon discusses the 'baby OT' case. Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo and Peggy Vance, publisher at Dorling Kindersley, discuss whether radio simply doesn't work for children. Former England cricketer Ed Smith and former Chief Executive of UK Athletics David Moorcroft discuss whether or not winning is what matters in sport.