FRIDAY 14 JANUARY 22:30 GMT - BBC TWO
FROM GAVIN ESLER
Hello,
Today's Quote for the Day comes from the playwright and commentator Keith Waterhouse on the Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and the policy of liberalising the gaming laws: "She really doesn't know one end of a roulette wheel from the other."
Tonight on Newsnight:
Titan. Yep, we're going out of this world with the European Space Agency's Huygens probe which has landed on Saturn's moon Titan early today. Fingers crossed. We'll have the latest pictures and analysis and the first interview with any little green men. Or women.
The Volcker inquiry into the UN oil for food programme allegations of fraud is due to report by the end of this month. We'll ask who is likely to take the blame.
And you will have seen celebrities and politicians wearing coloured ribbons to show they support various causes and charities. The Prime Minister himself wore a white ribbon to support the end of world poverty.
Well, if you can't remember which colour goes with which cause, do not fear. You are not alone. David Grossman will have Newsnight's Complete Guide to the Colours of Compassion.
All that - and who could ask for more? - on Newsnight at 10.30pm on BBC2.
Gavin
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