Political columnist Michael White assesses the political damage to Gordon Brown after his decision against holding an early general election. He says the storm may be short lived.
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Also in today's show, Helene Mulholland joins protesters in London as they demonstrate against repression in Burma. Thousands joined a rally in Trafalgar Square to call for action against the repressive Burmese regime.
As British stem-cell scientist Sir Martin Evans and his colleagues are awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine, science correspondent Ian Sample assesses his achievements. His 'knockout mouse' research has helped in the treatment of a range of human diseases.
Environment correspondent David Adam outlines an RSPB scheme to recreate saltmarsh wildlife haven by allowing the sea to flood reclaimed farmland. It's one of the biggest projects of its kind in Europe.
Ian Traynor reports from Berne, where riots halted a rally by the far-right party, poised to win Switzerland's general election in two weeks' time. Teargas and bullets were used to disperse leftwing protesters.
Paul Rees in Marseille reports on a weekend of shock results in the Rugby World Cup. England will play France in the semifinal after beating Australia.
Reviewing the papers is Matthew Weaver.
