23/07/2017 BBC Weekend News

Dozens of the BBC's best known female personalities demand

In an open letter, they call for urgent action, to ensure women

get the same as men for doing the same job.

It's not about getting wacking great pay rises for women

who are already well paid, it's about pay parity and getting

Princes William and Harry speak candidly about their mother,

Princess Diana, 20 years after her death.

All I can hear is her laugh in my head, and that sort of crazy

laugh where there was just pure happiness shown on her face.

It's a revolution in generating power, the world's first floating

wind farm, arriving off Scotland's east coast.

England's women win cricket's World Cup, in a nail biting victory,

The yellow jersey of Chris Froome now gets to the finishing line.

And triumph for Chris Froome in Paris, as he wins the Tour de

Some of the BBC's best known female personalities,

have written an open letter to the corporation's Director-

General, calling for urgent action to ensure women are paid the same

The presenters Claire Balding, Fiona Bruce and Jane Garvey

The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the pay gap was "appalling,"

and called for a pay audit of every organisation.

Our Media Correspondent David Sillito reports.

Alex Jones of The One Show, Mishal Husain and Sue Barker, more than 40

of the most famous female presenters at the BBC, calling on the

corporation to act now to end its gender pay gap. Good morning,

friends, thanks for tuning in... That list was the trigger for the

letter today, publishing the BBC's highest-paid stars. In the top 20

names was only one woman. The best paid men were being paid more than

twice what the top women were earning. This open letter to The

Papers said that this week's annual report confirmed what many have long

suspected, that women were being paid less than men for the same

work. On the whole, I think it is fantastic that so many wonderful

women have been prepared to put their head above the parapet. We got

stick, we knew we would, that was why it would never be an easy thing

to do. But it isn't just about, it is not about, getting whacking great

pay rises for women who are already well paid. It is about pay parity

and getting then is for everybody. The letter today says that the BBC

has known about the pay disparity for years, we want to go on record

to call upon you to act now. Women's Hour... When programmes such

as Women's Hour went on as 60 years ago, equal pay for equal work was a

pressing issue. The fact it remains an issue despite law changes in the

1960s and 70s after pressures from the women's movement is a sign of

how tough it is to find quick solutions. Attitudes of their age

and experience and authority affect the pay divide, but it is worth

noting that in the top 20 there is not a single black or Asian

presenter. It comes at a time where the BBC is facing opposition over

plans to change terms and conditions for the rest of staff, paid a

fraction of what any star gets. The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says

this taps into a wider issue of fairness and pay. This gender pay

gap is appalling, we would insist on a strong gender pay audit as every

organisation, and we would also look at a 20-1 ratio between the chief

executive and lowest paid staff in every public sector organisation. In

response, the BBC said today the overall pay gap there is 10%, less

than the national average of 18% but it needed to go further and faster

to close the pay gap. The director-general said he is

confident that next year's figures will look very different.

David Sillito, BBC News. We can speak to our political

correspondent Alex Forsyth... And Alex, as we've seen,

politicians are also calling Yes, there has been condemnation

from several senior politicians about the gap between the highest

paid men and women at the BBC, Justine Greening, equalities

minister, said it was shocking and Prime Minister Theresa May said the

BBC had to look at the whole question of what it paid men and

women. In April this year, the government introduced a new

requirement where any company with more than 250 employees needs to

publish details of the gender pay gap which needs to happen by April

next year. So we will see different sectors coming under the spotlight.

The government hopes that kind of transparency and public pressure

will ensure organisations take action. Labour wants concrete

measures, -- more concrete measures, across-the-board, limiting the

difference between the highest and lowest earners. What is clear is

revelations at the BBC have sparked a wider political debate and one

that is likely to continue for some time. Alex Forsyth, thank you.

Prince William and Prince Harry have spoken candidly

about their relationship with their mother, Princess Diana,

in a documentary marking the 20th anniversary

They describe her sense of fun, but also speak of their regret

that their last conversation with her was a rushed phone call.

Our Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell's report,

To the watching world, she was the princess whose image

It was a glamorous but necessarily limited

Now nearly 20 years after Diana's death in the car accident in Paris,

her sons William and Harry have spoken in an ITV documentary

about Diana, the mother who did so much to shape their childhood.

We felt, you know, incredibly loved, Harry and I.

And I'm very grateful that that love still feels there.

It was that love that even if she was on the other side

of the room, as a son you could feel it.

The person who emerges from William and Harry's description is a woman

When everybody says to me, you know, "So, she was fun,

All I can hear is her laugh in my head.

And that sort of crazy laugh where there was just pure

One of her mottos to me was that you can be as naughty as you want,

And they talk about their mother's death.

They recall the last time they spoke to her and they reflect

on the overwhelming public reaction and how they coped with the week

As William himself has said, it is a tribute to Diana

from her sons in which they recall the woman they hope

The head of the powerful trade body that represents all German car

manufacturers says a long transitional deal after Brexit

is needed, otherwise there'll be a threat to jobs and investment

The President of the German Automotive Industry Association

has accused the UK of abandoning pragmatism for ideology

The International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox, has suggested

a transitional deal could last for three years.

Police in Texas say eight people have been found dead,

in a lorry in a supermarket car park, in the city of San Antonio.

Investigators believe they may be linked to people trafficking.

At least two of the victims are children and 28 other people

San Antonio is just a few hours' drive from the border with Mexico.

A 20-year-old man has died in east London,

after a confrontation in a shop with a policeman.

CCTV footage has emerged of the officer wrestling

the man to the floor, in the store in Hackney,

Our Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford is there...

It has been a painful weekend for this east London community. Rashan

Charles, the young man who died, Western -- was well known and widely

liked. People here conceive that he was involved in criminality, he was

shot and stabbed in the past but they say he did not deserve to die.

The moment when Rashan Charles ran into his local late-night shop

in the early hours of Saturday morning, pursued

At first, the arrest was calm but then the officer threw him

to the floor and grabbed him around the neck.

Later, he was joined by what appears to be a plainclothes officer.

Just over one hour later, Rashan Charles was declared dead

The Independent Police Complaints Commission,

which is examining his death, says an object was removed

As the CCTV from the shop was viewed on social media

by people in Haggerston, there was a growing collection

of flowers and candles today, and growing anger.

Pauline Pearce, who became well-known for chastising

rioters on camera in 2011, told me that she knew Rashan well.

That boy should be alive today, sitting in a cell somewhere able

to tell his side of the story but instead he is laying in a morgue

waiting for an autopsy, and waiting to be buried.

We've got to pick up the pieces, the community has

Many people visiting the shop and the neighbouring

I know him personally, it is disgusting.

The death follows a similar incident last month,

also in east London, there is growing anger here that

young men are dying during arrests, even when no weapons are involved.

This has become a big issue for police. Every death leads to support

for campaigns like Black Lives Matter, which began in America after

numerous shootings of black people there. STUDIO: Daniel Sandford in

east London there, thank you. The world's first floating wind farm

is about to take shape off Tonight, the first of five

turbines arrives there. The revolutionary technology

will float far offshore, generating power from strong sea

winds, to provide energy Our environment analyst

Roger Harrabin has been following the vast turbine's journey

from Norway to Scotland. In the half-light of a summer night

in Norway, a landmark in the history of energy floats upright

in the chilly water. These five towering turbines will

cross the North Sea to Scotland, to form the world's first

large-scale floating wind farm. This is engineering

on an absolutely gargantuan scale. What you can see is

taller than Big Ben. But that's only part of it -

there's a third more under the water, weighted heavily

at the bottom with iron ore, to keep the thing floating

stable in the water. The turbines will be tethered

to the sea bed with thick mooring lines 15 miles off

the coast of Peterhead. Being able to use floating offshore

wind farms gives us much more flexibility when it comes

to locating these farms But a note of caution

among the enthusiasm. Scientists warn that far more

investment in additional new technologies is needed

to combat climate change. This monumental kit comes dear,

but the price should fall. We think that this is a game

changer, this project, for enabling us in the future

to reduce the cost and develop wind The first turbine is hauled

from the fjord by tugs. It's nearly 12,000 tonnes

of steel and ballast. Each blade is as wide

as the wingspan of an Airbus. The power of engineers to capture

wind energy at sea is growing far A big day of sport, Olly Foster has

all of the details from the BBC Sport Centre.

England have won the Women's Cricket World Cup for a fourth time.

It was a sell out at Lord's for their final against India,

Anya Shrubsole won the match for them with six wickets.

There was a time when women's cricket barely even registered

Almost 27,000 would fill Lords, millions more

England won the toss and opted to bat.

The loss of Sarah Taylor handed India the impetus.

If this was an advert for the women's game,

Natalie Sciver was providing the promotional material

though elsewhere runs were in short supply and,

even when England looked to kick on, moments of Indian magic

Chasing 229 to win, India looked to be cruising and, at one point,

needed just 38 runs with seven wickets in hand.

But England dared to dream and clawed their way back from

Alex Hartley and Anya Shrubsole did the damage, Shrubsole taking six

wickets in a devastating spell that broke India and guided

A breathtaking end to a truly groundbreaking tournament.

This year's Tour de France has finished in the last few minutes.

As is customary, the leader is never challenged on the final stage,

so it's been another victory lap on the Champs Elysees

Our sports news correspondent Richard Conway is in Paris.

Richard, a fourth title for Froome and perhaps his sweetest?

I think so, there are great scenes on the Champs-Elysees here, Chris

Froome crossed the line and celebrated with Team Sky colleagues,

a difficult year but the chance to put that behind them, the

controversial things we've seen in the last year, and to celebrate.

After more than 83 hours in the saddle, and over 2000 miles of

racing, Chris Froome has earned his champagne. So too his Team Sky

colleagues who, at critical moments in this epic race, were there when

he needed them most. Yesterday's decisive 14 mile time trial in

Marseille sealed a fourth Tour de France victory for him, and as per

tradition, the final stage is a chance to celebrate. Organisers

wanted the race this year to be a closely fought affair and of course

they plotted and delivered on that wish. As the peloton arrives in

Paris, it is Chris Froome who has prevailed once again.

So, the celebrations can truly begin now for Chris Froome, up there just

a few metres from where we are standing, the ceremonies are

beginning to take place and the national anthem will ring out for

the fifth time in six years on the Shon is a loser, a sign of British

dominance in this race in recent years -- Champs-Elysees. It's his

fourth title, could he go on to a fifth or sixth and make true Tour de

France history? STUDIO: Richard Conway in Paris, many thanks indeed.

It's been a thrilling final round at the Open Championship.

Jordan Spieth led by three shots overnight and is currently two clear

heading down the 18th, but it's been far from plain sailing

Our Sports Correspondent, Andy Swiss, is at Royal Birkdale.

He began with a three shot lead and the Open

At the first hole, a nightmare start for Jordan Spieth while playing

partner Matt Kuchar set about ramping up the pressure.

Spieth was suddenly wilting, and soon the pair were level.

Ahead of them, a brilliant round from China's Haotong Li set

the target, but Jordan Spieth's meltdown continued, blasting so far

right he ended up playing from the nearby practice ground.

For the first time, he was trailing but,

just when he needed it, a flash of inspiration

From there, he held on for victory. The most eventful finale is, the

most deserving of champions. We thought it would be a

straightforward win for Jordan Spieth, but it was anything but. At

just 23 he becomes the youngest Open champion since Seve Ballesteros in

1979, a dramatic day and a thrilling victory, Olly Foster rack red kale.

STUDIO: Andy Swiss at Royal Birkdale. Sammy Kinghorn is aiming

for a third gold medal tonight at the world Para athletics, follow her

progress on the website. Details of England and Scotland at the women's

Euros,