Talk Breakfast

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Another poisoning incident involving a nerve agent has occurred in Salisbury, this time though the affected couple are not linked to government or russia who deny involvement. Dr Andrew Foxall from the Henry Jackson Society gives his viewpoint on this.

It turns out, you CAN get up 'on the wrong side of the bed'- according to a US study. Life coach Victoria James explains why; and flying ant season kicked in yesterday, especially on centre court, we get an update on this and the week in Wimbledon so far with Talksport's Rupert Bell.

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Its coming home! We're all a bit delicate after England Vs Colombia, the feelgood factor is well and truly back. We catch up with Adrian Durham and discuss last night's big game.

As 13 people had to be rescued after drifting out to sea on inflatables (many of which were unicorns), so we talk to Guy Abbington from the RNLI about staying safe at sea.

The CO2 shortage seems to be effecting more than beer as it has been revealed that an abbatoir in scotland closing due to the shortage lead to a number of live pigs being transported in poor conditions for over 8 hours. Callers Richard and Jarrett call in and feel that generally, people lack awareness of the plight of live animals to the supermarket shelf.

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Labour MPs have sent and signed a letter to Camelot calling for more transparency on the location of winning tickets and questioning the allocation of Lottery Funding, while recent figures reveal doesn't go to as many diverse courses as you would expect. Roy calls from Liverpool which has been allocated funding but this hasn't reached the less affluent areas of the city.

Have school trips become a bit too extravagant? Mike thinks parents should just shell out, while Daisy thinks its damaging to children with less affluent parents. One mum, Alison Maloney of The Sun and Fabulous, who's daughter's school offered a school trip to Las Vegas, costing £2500 per child, wrote about her experiences and comes to a mutual disagreement with Mike over this.

Cave diving expert Andy Torbet explains the possible intricacies of the operation that the British divers who have been sent to Thailand to rescue the trapped school children will be taking on.

And finally, Dame Esther Rantzen has some dinner party tips to share and tells Mike and Daisy about the progress of Childline and Silverline, the two charities she has set up.

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As the NHS was celebrated for its 70th year at the weekend, some people are of an alternative viewpoint on the lauded health service. Mark Littlewood of the Institute of Economic Affairs is of the view that we need to look at European health services like Germany and Sweden - and he tells Mike and Katie why.

Hugh calls in to give his two cents on the ensuing chaos over Brexit.

And finally - it has been reported that local council are dishing eight times as many fines for activities such as shouting, drinking prosecco in the park and dropping your children in the wrong spot outside school - Josie Appleton of campaign group Manifesto Club joins Mike to discuss this and how the council are able to fine people so liberally.

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Mike and Daisy speak to former ambassador Craig Murray after reports have revealed the true scale of the UK's involvement in post 911 torture and an ISC investigation is ongoing.

Mike calls in about the increasing lack of ATMs; meanwhile, a member of Marvin Gaye's estate is suing Ed Sheeran for alleged copying issues over his hit 'Thinking Out Loud' (and yes, we've included a mash up for your judgement), so Mike's old mucker Steve Lilywhite, record producer, lends his thoughts on the situation.

And finally, the Perriors, providing your weekly round up of radio gold.

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Well, after Germany historically lost at group stages, fans and broadcasters seem to be rejoicing- but does this 'rivalry' still stand, in or out of football? Steve calls in to point out England's historical victories, while Ryan has his own 'theory'.

A Welsh village have inspired the nation by taking matters into their own hands by digging up 15 kms of land and installing effective broadband themselves - and David Phillips, who's part of the crowdfunded initiative, tells us the story behind this.

And finally... as the expense of Prince Charles' travel has been revealed, should the tax funded (approximately 69 pence per taxpayer) monarchy really be using more cost effective methods? Things start to get a little bit hairy between Mike and Graham Smith from the anti monarchy group Republic...

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As it has been revealed that some Doctors are so overworked that they are effectively drunk on fatigue, Mike and Daisy speak to Adam Kay, himself a former junior doctor and author of This May Hurt about the real conditions doctors find themselves in and what the solution could be.

As England seem to be doing OK so far in the World Cup, Tory MP Nick Boles is set to ask Theresa May in PM's questions today why they aren't flying St Georges flag along Whitehall - will he get his question in and will they go for the idea?

And, in an odd move, a Japanese politician has motioned that people who choose not to have children are in fact selfish - Alastair Currie from Population Matters, a group who would argue people should think harder before having a family, joins Mike and Daisy to weigh up the pros and cons of either argument.

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As the government builds up to a vote on the expansion of Heathrow Airport, Boris Johnson curiously has flown out of the country and it has not been reported where. Considering his promises prior to the election that he would "lie down with you in front of those bulldozers and stop the construction of that third runway" - could this move be a threat to his seat?

Nigel calls in to lend his thoughts on the Remain march at the weekend.

Meanwhile, an investigation into the country's Potholes reveals there are more than ever before, and who better to assess this situation than Mr Pothole himself.

As Morrisons have announced that they'll be encouraging customers soon to bring in Tupperware to put their fresh goods in, Nick in Croydon thinks its actually an alright idea and harks back to the olden days of the butcher, baker and candlestick maker....

...And finally, Katie Perrior tells the story of the time she had lunch with the Iron Lady.

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