Today - 24/02/2009

Presented by John Humphrys and Evan Davis. Labour MP Mike Gapes discusses the alleged torture of Guantanamo detainee Binyam Mohamed. America editor Justin Webb discusses the attitude of US politicians towards government ownership of banks. The Today programme is launching a website to gauge how early signs of spring are appearing around the country. Science reporter Tom Feilden explains. University Challenge winner Gail Trimble discusses if her performance was an 'intellectual blitzkrieg'. Ed Husain, of the Quilliam Foundation, and Seyyed Ferjani, chairman of the Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board, discuss if young Muslims are becoming more susceptible to extremist influence. Reporter Sanchia Berg meets Alan South, who worked in the City of London for 30 years before he lost his job. Thought for the day with Reverend Dr Giles Fraser, Vicar of Putney. Banking expert Peter Hahn and Conservative MP Andrew Tyrie discuss if banks should remain in private hands. Former Pensions Secretary Peter Hain, who objects to the sale of Royal Mail, discusses the possible consequences for the postal service. Constance Barter explains how she overcame anorexia and her mother Sarah discusses what it is like to live with the disorder. Dr John Morgan describes the problems faced by those trying to treat anorexia. Labour MSP Margaret Curran discusses how witnesses in sexual offence cases should be treated. Reporter Mike Thompson goes on the search for dumped shopping trolleys and Jane Milne of the British Retail Consortium discusses who should be responsible for recovery costs. Postal minister Pat McFadden discusses what can be done to help the postal service. Front Row presenter John Wilson talks to singer Bono about the band U2's new album. Different genders appreciate art differently, a new study has found. Art critic Richard Cork and Louisa Buck, of the Art Newspaper, discuss.