Scott Lucas on BBC Radio Wales: The Obama Inauguration

Had a chance yesterday to chat about Tuesday's events in Washington. Afraid I played the Grumpy Old Man role (my father would be proud). I expressed optimism about the images on the day, given that Barack Obama is "one of the best speakers I have ever heard", but also concern tht the new President faces immediate challenges of substance with the economy and the situations in Gaza and Afghanistan.

You can have a listen here: the item is just after the 11-minute mark in the BBC iPlayer.