Alle afleveringen
2.000 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
-
Down Grade
25 augustus 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringGCSE grades are out and they show a growing regional divide in England. Adam is joined by BBC Education correspondent Hazel Shearing, and Sam Freedman, senior fellow at the Institute for Government, to chew over the results. Lees meer
UK households will soon find out how much their bills will rise when the new energy price cap is announced on Friday. Claer Barrett, the consumer editor at the Financial Times, answers your questions on energy costs.
And presenter Scott Mills hangs up his Radio 1 headphones for the last time.
Today’s episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Natalie Ktena and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Ukrainecast: Six Months On
24 augustus 2022 · 52 min
Beluister deze afleveringVictoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko from Ukrainecast, mark the anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine by following the stories of Max, Anna, Hussain, Maksym and Viktoria, none of whom will ever be the same again. Lees meer
This episode of Ukrainecast was made by Chris Flynn, Arsenii Sokolov, Philip Marzouk, Louise Hidalgo and Clare Williamson. The technical producer and sound designer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Not a Moment too Moon
23 augustus 2022 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringNASA’s mega-rocket lunar mission is go for launch! Lees meer
The BBC's science editor Rebecca Morelle explains everything you need to know about the American space agency’s latest Moon mission.
Also, Newsnight’s UK Editor Sima Kotecha and BBC Kent political reporter Michael Keohan discuss why a new 24-hour record has been set for migrant crossings on the English Channel.
And Isabel Hilton from ChinaDialogue.net describes the repercussions of China’s most intense heat wave on record.
Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Clare Williamson and Natalie Ktena. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Raising the Bar
22 augustus 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringCriminal barristers in England and Wales will take part in an indefinite strike. The BBC's Dom Casciani and barrister Rosalind Burgin explain what's going on. Lees meer
And at the end of an era... Chris Stark and Scott Mills prepare to leave Radio 1, by reflecting on their decade-long audio bromance.
Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Natalie Ktena. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Rental Arithmetic
19 augustus 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringAre the under 30s facing a cost-of-renting crisis? Lees meer
New BBC research has found that four in 10 of this age group are now spending more than 30% of their pay on rent. Adam is joined by Victoria Spratt, author of Tenants, and Adam Shaw from Radio 4’s Money Box Live.
Also, pollution warnings were put in place on 40 beaches across England and Wales this week, after flash flooding overwhelmed sewage systems. Friend of the pod Emma Vardy fills us in.
Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
University Challenges
18 augustus 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe results are in! Lees meer
On the day that students receive their exam results, we also find out that the BBC’s Amol Rajan is the new host of University Challenge. Adam is joined by the iconic voice of the game show, Roger Tilling, to talk about outgoing presenter Jeremy Paxman’s legacy.
We talk A-Levels, T-Levels and Btecs with Laura McInerney, co-founder of the Teacher Tapp survey app and Simon Beale, history and politics teacher at Vyners School in Uxbridge.
And the Finnish Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, is facing a backlash after a video of her partying was shared on social media. Saska Saarikosi, editor of Finland’s largest subscription newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, takes us through the story.
Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Who is Rishi Sunak?
17 augustus 2022 · 40 min
Beluister deze afleveringNewscast profiles the Tory leadership candidate. Lees meer
How have his politics been shaped by his education and jobs? How is he viewed in his Yorkshire constituency? What does he like to eat and drink apart from Coca-Cola?
In this Newscast special Adam is joined by Rishi Sunak’s friend, and fellow Conservative MP in Yorkshire, Kevin Hollinrake, podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin, who has known him since he became an MP, and Charlotte Ivers, Political Correspondent at Times Radio, to profile the man who might be our next prime minister.
Today’s episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Daniel Wittenberg and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Who is Liz Truss?
16 augustus 2022 · 38 min
Beluister deze afleveringWho is Liz Truss and what would she be like as leader? Are the comparisons with Margaret Thatcher accurate? What was going on with that cheese speech? Lees meer
In this special episode of Newscast, Adam talks to her former special adviser Kirsty Buchanan, Institute for Economic Affairs director and university friend Mark Littlewood, and Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent at Times Radio, to profile the woman who could be our next prime minister.
Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Danny Wittenberg and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
The Fall of Kabul: One Year On
15 augustus 2022 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat’s happened to Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover? Lees meer
Adam is joined by the BBC’s Lyse Doucet and Yalda Hakim to look back at the days and months that followed the fall of Kabul, and what challenges face the country going forward.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has said his party would freeze the energy price cap at its current level until March, to help with the cost of living. Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, gives his assessment of the proposals.
Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Salman Rushdie Attacked
12 augustus 2022 · 38 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe novelist is stabbed in New York state. The BBC's Katie Razzall, gives Adam the latest on the incident and the background to the author. Lees meer
On the day a drought is declared across parts of England, Gardener’s World and Gardener’s Question Time go head-to-head to give you the best tips for looking after your outside spaces.
And seven UK cities are short-listed as potential hosts for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We chat with Guy Freeman, who produced the last British-based contest in 1998.
Today’s episode was made by Beth Rose, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Dry Hard
11 augustus 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringIs the UK heading for a drought? Adam speaks to the head of the Environment Agency, Sir James Bevan about the impact of the recent dry weather and soaring temperatures, which are forecast to hit 37C (99F) in some parts of the country in the coming days. Lees meer
Adam is also joined by Charlotte Smith from Radio 4’s Farming Today and BBC Weather’s Matt Taylor to assess how the hot conditions will affect crops and agriculture, and when we can expect some rain.
Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Beth Rose, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.
-
We're caught in a cap
10 augustus 2022 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringInquisitive (not suspicious) minds thinking about energy prices. Lees meer
The energy price cap - the maximum amount suppliers can charge customers in England, Scotland and Wales for each unit of energy - will go up in October and again in January. But what does the price cap mean, and how is it calculated? Adam finds out with Robert Buckley, from Cornwall Insight (the company crunching the numbers behind the forecasts), and Jess Ralston, at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.
Also, health reporter James Gallagher, tells us why London GPs are offering urgent polio boosters to children.
Today’s episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
The X-President Files
9 augustus 2022 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe FBI searched Donald Trump’s home on Monday evening, in what he says was a raid. The BBC's Chi Chi Izundu is outside his house in Florida and we get analysis from former BBC North America Editor, Justin Webb. Lees meer
Energy bills could soon hit £4,266 for average households, so what are the Conservative leadership candidates going to do to help? We find out from the BBC's Nick Eardley.
And we pay tribute to Grease star Olivia Newton-John, who has died from cancer aged 73.
All hosted by Emma Vardy.
Today's episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. Gareth Jones was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.
-
Tooth be Told
8 augustus 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringDIY dentistry on the rise as Britons struggle to find NHS treatment. Lees meer
A BBC investigation has found that nine in 10 practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Adam is joined by BBC health correspondent Dominic Hughes and dentist Dr Dipali Chokshi to chew over the findings.
And Succession actor Brian Cox chats about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Westminster Picnic
5 augustus 2022 · 45 min
Beluister deze afleveringA political picnic on Westminster’s College Green whilst parliament is on its summer recess. Adam and Chris review the key moments of the last 12 months including Partygate, the war in Ukraine and Prime Minister Johnson’s downfall with two of the journalists who helped break the news: Pippa Crerar, outgoing Political Editor of the Daily Mirror and BBC Political Correspondent Ione Wells.
This episode was made by Sam Bonham, Alix Pickles, Clare Williamson, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. Lees meer -
Economic Matters
4 augustus 2022 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe UK is expected to fall into recession, inflation could hit 13% and interest rates continue to rise according to the Governor of the Bank of England. The BBC’s Colletta Smith, Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation, and Jane Tully from The Money Advice Trust discuss how the economic situation is hitting day to day life. Lees meer
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has testified that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was "100% real" and that it was wrong to call it a hoax. Marianna Spring talks through the defamation trial brought against the prominent radio host.
Today’s Newscast was made by Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.
-
China’s Taiwan Warning
3 augustus 2022 · 27 min
Beluister deze afleveringBeijing is planning military drills near Taipei after reacting with fury to a controversial visit by US Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonnell examines the possible outcomes. Lees meer
And Adam speaks to Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard about the launch of their new footballing podcast, ‘Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast’.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Kamilah McInnis, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.
Clip credit: Sky Sports Soccer Saturday
-
Truss Funds
2 augustus 2022 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringConservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss has scrapped a plan to link public sector pay to local living costs, within hours of announcing it. The BBC’s Nick Eardley runs us through the latest. Lees meer
Also, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who plotted the 9/11 terror attacks with Osama Bin Laden, has been killed in a US drone strike. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Lyse Doucet in Kabul and BBC Security Correspondent Gordon Corera to discuss what happened.
And George the Poet stops by to discuss his new book, his podcast and his PhD.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles, Danny Wittenberg and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
From Russia with Steve and Angela
1 augustus 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringAre Russians being hit hard by economic sanctions? Lees meer
Almost six months on since Russia invaded Ukraine, Adam is joined by BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and Angela Stent from Georgetown University.
It’s home! England’s Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Womens’ Euro final at Wembley Stadium. We catch up with eight-year-old fan Tess, who became an internet sensation last week and was there for the historic match.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
Rooney 1-0 Vardy
29 juli 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringRebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial. Lees meer
Adam is joined by Abi Clarke, host of the BBC Sounds podcast, ‘It’s… Wagatha Christie’, and media lawyer Mark Stephens to analyse the ruling.
It’s cold showers for the people of Hanover in Germany as the city responds to the Russian gas crisis. Energy economist Dr Carole Nakhle is in Germany to explain how the country is adapting to reduced gas supplies.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
Profit Scorning
28 juli 2022 · 23 min
Beluister deze afleveringEnergy companies have posted huge profits, but energy bills are still going up. The BBC’s Carrie Davies talks through the figures and what’s happening to consumer costs. Lees meer
The 22nd Commonwealth Games are getting underway in Birmingham. Adam is joined by athletes Jonnie Peacock and Ama Agbeze (who’s also a Brummie) to discuss what makes these Games so special.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Emma Crowe and Dave O’Neill. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham
-
The Roar of the Lionesses
27 juli 2022 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringEngland head to Wembley for the Euro 2022 final. Lees meer
Gabby Logan and eight-year-old Tess, whose celebrations at the semi-final went viral, chat to Adam about what’s happening right now in women’s football.
The BBC’s Zoe Kleinmann jumps onto Newscast to explain why Instagram is upsetting so many of its users.
And Roger Harrabin, environment and science editor, is leaving the BBC after 35 years. What are his tips for Newscast on how to report climate change?
This episode was produced by Chris Flynn and Clare Williamson and the technical producer was Emma Crowe. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.
-
Monkeypox Health Alert
26 juli 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringA global health emergency is declared, so how worried should we be? Lees meer
Adam is joined in the studio by the BBC’s James Gallagher and Dr Rosamund Lewis from the World Health Organisation, to discuss the global outbreak of Monkeypox and how the world can get it under control.
Also, there’s a warning today that parts of England may face drought conditions if the hot weather persists without rain. Anglian Water’s Regan Harris talks us through how to save water at home and what companies are doing to prepare for shortages.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Our Next Prime Minister
26 juli 2022 · 42 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe're backstage at the Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Tory leadership debate. Adam, Chris and Alex talk it all through... Lees meer
Today's Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.
-
They Think It’s All Dover
22 juli 2022 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringThere's a "critical incident" at the English port and holidaymakers are queuing for hours and hours. The BBC’s Katy Austin is in Dover to explain what's going on. Lees meer
Adam chats to Jeremy Spake, star of nineties "docudrama" "Airport", and travel podcaster, Lisa Francesca Nand, about the state of air travel this summer.
And we dip into our sister podcast, Ukrainecast, to hear about the grain deal struck between Ukraine and Russia.
Today’s Newscast was made by Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Industial Action Man
21 juli 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAdam, Chris and Alex question the general secretary of the RMT union, Mick Lynch, about the next round of rail strikes. Lees meer
They also look back on the careers of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss and bring up a couple of moments the candidates for PM might prefer to forget.
This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
Two Blue
20 juli 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringLiz Truss and Rishi Sunak go head to head in the race to be prime minister, after Penny Mordaunt was knocked out of the Conservative leadership contest. Adam and Chris are joined by Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent at Times Radio, to profile the two candidates. Lees meer
Also, Greg James tells Adam why he’s been kicked off the Radio 1 Breakfast show.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
-
40.3C
19 juli 2022 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe UK has recorded its hottest-ever temperature, so BBC weather presenter, Matt Taylor, is back in the studio to talk through the impact of this extreme heat. Lees meer
A major incident is declared after a number of fires break out in London and beyond. Fire consultant, Andy Elliot, explains what it’s like fighting the flames on the front line.
And, there are now three remaining contestants in the battle to become the next PM. Chris explains who could go through to the final vote.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Clare Williamson, with Chris Flynn, and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Credit: Britain’s Next Prime Minister: The ITV Debate
-
The Heatwave
18 juli 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe UK experiences one of its hottest days on record, with a high of 38.1C recorded in Suffolk. Lees meer
Adam is joined by BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor and Dimitri Zenghelis, from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change, to discuss the warm weather.
And Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. Adam and Alex go through the results from the latest round of voting.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Forecast
15 juli 2022 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringA national emergency is declared as the UK faces a record-breaking heatwave. Lees meer
The Sunday Times health editor Shaun Lintern and rail expert Anna-Jane Hunter assess how the NHS and railways will cope if temperatures reach 40C next week.
And Adam discusses the US Capitol riot hearings with the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher and Alex Holder, director of Unprecedented. The documentary about President Trump has been used as evidence by the House of Representatives committee investigating what happened that day.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Phil Marzouk and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
-
Chat Hancock
14 juli 2022 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringMatt Hancock is in the studio to talk about why he’s backing Rishi Sunak to be the next leader of the Conservative Party, as Suella Braverman exits the race. Adam, Chris, and Victoria also discuss why and how Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt has become the bookie’s favourite. Lees meer
And we talk to the former health secretary about the pressures on the NHS and what it was like to be in government at the height of the pandemic.
-
Six pack
13 juli 2022 · 37 min
Beluister deze afleveringHalf a dozen Tory leadership candidates remain. Lees meer
As the number of candidates in the race to be the next PM is reduced, Chris looks at who’s in front, and who could pick up votes in the next few days.
Also, Laura is back in the studio to chat about her latest Panorama: The Downfall of Boris Johnson.’
And the BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan talks us through the political crisis in Sri Lanka.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Ivana Davidovic and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Contesting Times
12 juli 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringEight candidates remain in the Conservative race to be Prime Minister. Adam and Chris discuss those who have made it through to the first round of voting. Lees meer
Panorama producer, Hannah O’Grady, and BBC Security Correspondent, Gordon Corera, talk through the findings of a new investigation about the behaviour of the SAS in Afghanistan.
And, is football coming home? Sports presenter, Jacqui Oatley, chats through England’s 8-0 win over Norway in the Women’s Euros 2022.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
11-ish Horse Race
11 juli 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringIt's sweltering in Westminster... and the Conservative leadership race is hotting up too. Lees meer
Adam is joined by Chris and Alex, as well as Nick Timothy, who ran Theresa May’s campaign back in 2016, to talk about the timetable to become the next PM and the long list of candidates jockeying for position.
And the Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for this weekend. Professor Hannah Cloke, a natural hazards researcher at the University of Reading, gives us her tips how to keep cool in the heatwave.
Today's Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Chris Flynn and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Sir Clear Starmer
8 juli 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Labour Leader is cleared by police over Durham lockdown beers. And the former chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has launched his bid to be the leader of the Conservative party. Adam is joined by the Guardian’s Jess Elgot and the Spectator’s Katy Balls for a politics roundup. Lees meer
Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has been shot and killed while giving a campaign speech. We talk through the legacy of the country’s longest-serving leader with the BBC’s Mariko Oi.
And Professor Brian Cox is in the studio to talk about his new tour, black holes and climate change.
This edition on Newscast was made by Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Them’s the Breaksitcast
7 juli 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringBoris Johnson has resigned but says he will stay on as caretaker prime minister until a new leader of the Conservative Party is chosen. Adam, Chris and Emma reflect on a momentous day in Westminster and discuss who could be in the running to succeed him. Lees meer
Conservative MP Bim Afolami is also in the studio to explain why he resigned as a vice-chairman of the party this week.
This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The assistant editors were Alison Gee and Sam Bonham. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
Boris Johnson resigns
7 juli 2022 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Prime Minister Boris Johnson quits as Conservative leader. He’s said a “herd instinct” at Westminster rejected his bid to stay on. But a growing number of Tory MPs say he has to leave No 10 now rather than wait. Lees meer
Laura and Chris join Adam to discuss what it all means.
This edition of Newscast was made by Alison Gee and Sam Bonham. The technical producer is Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
Resignationcast (Gove sacked)
7 juli 2022 · 20 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Levelling Up Secretary, Micheal Gove, is removed by Boris Johnson, and the Attorney General, Suella Braverman, says she will stand for the party leadership. Lees meer
On another extraordinary night in Westminster, Adam and Chris are joined by former-Boris Johnson adviser, Will Walden, to talk it all through.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Resignationcast (Part 3)
6 juli 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat is going on in No 10 Downing St right now? Lees meer
As more ministers quit and pressure grows on Boris Johnson to resign, Adam is joined by Chris, Vicki and Alex to talk through the latest.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Emma Crowe and Joe Leates. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Resignationcast (Part 2)
6 juli 2022 · 20 min
Beluister deze afleveringCan Boris Johnson survive? Lees meer
In our second emergency Newscast of the night, Adam, Vicki and Chris discuss the latest comings and goings in Westminster. And, Will Walden, ex-Johnson aide, joins to talk it all through too.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Resignationcast (Part 1)
5 juli 2022 · 20 min
Beluister deze afleveringChancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit Boris Johnson's cabinet. Lees meer
In the first emergency Newscast tonight, Adam and Chris chew over the latest news and talk through what could happen next.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Fuel Stop
4 juli 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringMore than a dozen protesters have been arrested for driving too slowly during demonstrations over rising fuel prices. The BBC’s Katy Austin steers Adam and Chris through what’s been happening. Lees meer
Branwen Jeffreys is back on the podcast to explain why rising food prices are changing what’s on the menu in the school canteen.
And ahead of his Mastermind appearance, Adam gets quizzed on his specialist subject by Bond villain David Meyer.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
Omicron and On
1 juli 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringShould we be worried about the rise in Covid infections? Adam is joined in the studio by Newscast regular, the BBC’s James Gallagher. Lees meer
Political correspondent Ione Wells gives us the latest from Westminster following allegations that Chris Pincher groped two men. He’s now been suspended as a Tory MP.
And Dragons’ Den star and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett talks to Adam about podcasting with Matt Hancock and his love of musicals.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Daniel Wittenberg, Cordelia Hemming and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
No Pact
30 juni 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran says there’ll be no election pact with the Labour Party. As the Nato summit comes to an end, she talks to Adam, Emma Vardy and Sima Kotecha about defence spending. Lees meer
Also, octopuses, jellyfish and surfing are on the table.
This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
There’s Summit about Nato
29 juni 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe defensive alliance strengthens its defences and invites Finland and Sweden to join. Lees meer
Adam is joined by Katya and BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner, who are covering the organisation's summit in Madrid.
And You, Me and the Big C producer Mike Holt is also on to celebrate the life of Dame Deborah James.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Cassie Galpin. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced
28 juni 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringBreaking news on the pod as Ghislaine Maxwell is sentenced to twenty years in prison. Lees meer
Also as Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon proposes 19 October 2023 as the date for another referendum on independence, Adam is joined by Chris and BBC Scotland Editor James Cook.
And the first results from the 2021 census have been released today! Professor Jane Falkingham from the University of Southampton pores over the details.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Alix Pickles. The technical producers were Ben Andrews and Cassie Galpin. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
-
G7-Force
27 juni 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringWorld leaders meeting in Bavaria promise to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes”. Adam chats to Chris, who's interviewed the PM there, and Vicki, back in Westminster, about what’s been discussed so far. Lees meer
Meanwhile, there has been a deadly airstrike on a crowded shopping centre in the city of Kremenchuk. Ukrainecast’s Vitaly Shevchenko has an update on the situation on the ground.
And it may have been the biggest music weekend of the year, but Adam didn’t manage to watch any of Glastonbury... so Radio 1’s Jack Saunders gives him some tips for what to catch up on.
Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Frank McWeeny. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
-
Dowden and Out
24 juni 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringOliver Dowden quits as Conservative Party chairman after the Tories lose two by-elections. Lees meer
Adam, Chris and Alex are joined by Will Walden, former advisor to Boris Johnson, to discuss the prime minister’s political future.
Also, the US top court ends the constitutional right to abortion. Sarah Smith is in Washington to explain what this means for millions of women in the country.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
-
Brexit and by-elections
23 juni 2022 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringSix years after the UK voted to leave the EU, Adam and Victoria Derbyshire speak to one of Brexit’s orchestrators, Nigel Farage. The former politician gives his views on whether it’s been a success. Lees meer
Chris Mason and pollster Chris Curtis from Opinium also join to speak about what the results of the by-elections in Wakefield and in Tiverton and Honiton might mean.
This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
-
Earthquake in Afghanistan
22 juni 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringAdam is joined by Lyse Doucet and Sayed Rahman from the International Rescue Committee, who’s in Kabul, after an earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and injured 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan. Lees meer
Also, the polio virus has been detected in London’s sewers. Fergus explains all.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.