Today - 22/10/2008

Presented by John Humphrys and Sarah Montague. Tom Feilden reports on trouble with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. Steve Allen of the Metropolitan Police discusses how the police deal with 'honour crime' victims. Angus Crawford reports on one man's journey from army to prison and then back into civilian life. Scientist Barry Kellett talks about the British-made instrument that is on board India's first moon mission. Martin Wolf and Nils Blythe discuss Mervyn King's prediction that the UK is likely to slip into recession in 2009. John Andrew reports on the attempts to halt the decline in the provision of public conveniences. Thought for the Day with Oliver McTernan, director of the NGO Forward Thinking. Baroness Deech and Ann Furedi discuss whether abortion should be addressed in the Embryology Bill. Labour Peer Lord Desai and Sushil Wadhwani, formerly of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England, discuss the impending recession. Nick Robinson reports on a witness who has accused Shadow Chancellor George Osborne of soliciting a donation from a Russian billionaire. The National Theatre's Tom Morris and playwright Alistair Beaton discuss the future of the Arts Council. Plaid Cymru MP Elfyn Llwyd and Professor Simon Wessely discuss whether men leaving the armed forces are being let down. Professor John Beddington discusses how to enhance 'mental capital and wellbeing'. Mark Simpson reports on the future of devolution in Northern Ireland. Bill Emmett, former editor of The Economist, discusses how the three major powers in Asia will shape the next decade. Socialite Carole Stone and author Charles Mosley discuss George Osborne's etiquette at private parties.