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Trainstopping
21 juni 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe biggest train strike in 30 years has disrupted travel for millions. Simon Jack and Anna-Jane Hunter, a former Network Rail director, join Adam to discuss the prospect of further disruption over the summer, and not just on the rails. Lees meer
And BBC Sport’s Jane Dougall takes us through the latest decision to ban transgender players from women’s international rugby, while rugby league’s governing body considers its inclusion policies.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Cassie Galpin and Ash Taylor. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Happy 5th Birthdaycast!
20 juni 2022 · 37 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe biggest rail strikes in 30 years are going ahead after last-minute talks went nowhere. Chris and Laura are back with Adam to think through what it means for passengers and the government. Lees meer
They’re also here to mark the podcast’s birthday with a look at what’s next in the UK’s relations with Europe, plus a trip down Brexitcast memory lane.
And a newer friend of the podcast, the BBC’s disinformation reporter Marianna Spring also joins us to talk about her Panorama documentary looking at the role social media played in the murder of a 13-year-old boy called Olly.
Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Cordelia Hemming and Alix Pickes. The technical producers were Dave O’Neill and Cassie Galpin. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Running Up That Chart
17 juni 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringZoe Ball reacts to Kate Bush’s return to number one and the possibility that the UK might host next year’s Eurovision. Lees meer
We reopen the "Newscast Travel Desk" after Gatwick airport announces it will cut some summer flights, with the help of BBC transport correspondent, Katy Austin.
And playwright, James Graham, explains the political backdrop to his new crime drama "Sherwood".
Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 0330 123 9480.
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An ‘odious position’
16 juni 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe speak exclusively to Sir Alex Allan, who resigned as the PM’s ethics advisor in 2020, about the resignation of his successor Lord Geidt. Lees meer
He tells Adam and Vicki that he’s “really upset” about the situation, and in an unexpected turn, reveals his love for cult rock band the Grateful Dead.
There’s analysis from Chris and BBC Breakfast business journalist Nina Warhurst in the studio, as well as a look at interest rates as they reach their highest point since 2009.
This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Geidt Outta Here
15 juni 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringAdam and Vicki react to the sudden news that Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser Lord Geidt has quit. Lees meer
They’re joined by home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani and former Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption, who gives his view on the resignation, as well as the cancellation of the first flight to Rwanda that was due to deport asylum seekers.
And weather presenter Tomasz Schafernaker invites a sweaty Adam into the brand new BBC News TV studio to give us our very own forecast.
Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Chris Flynn, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 0330 123 9480.
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Grenfell: Five Years On
14 juni 2022 · 37 min
Beluister deze afleveringRemembering the 72 people who died... We mark the anniversary with Victoria Derbyshire, who reported at Grenfell Tower in west London five years ago. Lees meer
And Adam is joined by Chris and Dominic Casciani to talk through the government’s first flight due to take asylum seekers to Rwanda, after a load of legal challenges.
Today’s Newscast was made by Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming plus Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Brexitcast
13 juni 2022 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringAdam, Chris and Katya are back talking Brexit on the day that the UK reveals plans to ditch parts of EU deal. Lees meer
And Jacqui Wakefield, from Panorama, describes what it was like to work undercover as a receptionist in a GP surgery for her latest investigation.
Today’s Newscast was made by Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editors were Sam Bonham and Alison Gee.
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Jurassic World Service
10 juni 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe dinosaur expert on the latest film, palaeontologist Steve Brusatte, tells Adam he thinks the feathered ones are the scariest. Lees meer
And actor Damian Lewis is on the pitch telling Adam all about this year’s Soccer Aid.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Angela Rayner
9 juni 2022 · 26 min
Beluister deze afleveringLabour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, says she sometimes wishes Keir Starmer would "put some more welly into it" to make the public love him as much as she does. Lees meer
She also talks to Adam, Jo Coburn and Emma Vardy about why she’s so confident she and the labour leader won’t be fined for having beer and a curry in Durham last year.
And Chris Mason has been in Blackpool where the prime minister announced plans to allow benefits to be put towards mortgages.
This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
8 juni 2022 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringA Newscast travel and transport special! Lees meer
Adam is joined by travel expert Simon Calder to discuss whether we’re in for a summer of disruption on the railways after the RMT union announced three days of nationwide strike action later this month.
Also, Edmund King, president of the AA, assesses how the jump in petrol prices will impact drivers.
And holidaymaker Sheila Money recounts her unexpected four-day journey from Cyprus to London after flight delays and cancellations left her and her family sleeping on the airport floor.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Johnsonwards
7 juni 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe prime minister says it’s time to draw a line under Partygate. Adam and Chris are joined by former Downing Street chief of staff, Gavin Barwell, to discuss how Boris Johnson continues in office after he survived an attempt by some Tory MPs to oust him. Lees meer
Also, Countdown’s Susie Dent ruminates on what the collective noun for 148 rebel MPs might be.
And, Justin Rowlatt tells us about how he celebrated his birthday at the Bonn climate conference, which looks to lay the groundwork for COP27 in Egypt later this year.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Johnson and on
7 juni 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe prime minister wins vote but suffers large Tory rebellion. Lees meer
Adam, Chris, Vicki and Alex get together late on Monday night to talk it all through.
Today's Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Ukrainecast: 100 Days of War
3 juni 2022 · 1 uur
Beluister deze afleveringThursday February 24th 2022 until today. Lees meer
In this special episode, the Ukrainecast team take you through some of the key moments in the Ukraine war. We thought you Newscasters would want to hear it too. It was made by some of the same team that makes Newscast: Phil Marzouk, Estelle Doyle and Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Depp Wins and the Jubilee Weekend
1 juni 2022 · 39 min
Beluister deze afleveringJohnny Depp has won his libel case against Amber Heard – he’s been awarded $15m in damages. Amber Heard has also won one of her counterclaims for defamation against her ex-husband and has been awarded $2m. The BBC’s Nomia Iqbal is outside the courtroom. Lees meer
Also, Newscast marks the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with Roman Kemp, who’s hosting the Party at the Palace this weekend, as he deliberates over the dress code.
As the number of letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson tick up, Iain Dale and Ayesha Hazarika join Adam to assess whether Partygate has done permanent damage to the PM.
And ahead of kick-off at Scotland v Ukraine, we hear from a Scotland fan and a Ukraine fan who are travelling to Hampden Park together for the World Cup play-off.
Today's Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Chris Flynn, Miranda Slade and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Flightmare
31 mei 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringThousands of passengers caught up in half-term flight chaos. Lees meer
Adam discusses the delays and cancellations with Newscaster Anna Saunders and Rory Boland from Which?.
And mathematician, Dr Hannah Fry talks to Adam about her new BBC documentary, "Making Sense of Cancer".
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles, Miranda Slade and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Snoozecast
30 mei 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringDan Walker and Dr Michael Mosley are learning how to get a good night’s sleep. Lees meer
And Liverpool fan, Suzanne Gower, and Mathieu Zagrodzki, from the University of Versailles, join Adam to discuss the chaotic scenes outside Saturday’s Champions League final in Paris.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crow. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Any Questions-cast?
27 mei 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringAdam gets answers about the £400 energy grant that’s going to every household, as he moonlights on another legendary show. Lees meer
With the help of Simon Jack and Adam Shaw from BBC Money Box Live, he explains the details of the government's £15bn support package to help with soaring energy bills.
Ahead of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, headliner Sigrid talks about Eurovision, her love of Abba, and the need for more female headliners at festivals.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Newscast! The Musical
26 mei 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringOne of our listeners has sent in a tribute to Chris Mason, Newscast star. Lees meer
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke joins Adam, Chris and Alex Forsyth to talk about the government’s decision to give every household a £400 discount on their energy bills. It’ll be partly funded by a windfall tax on oil and gas firms’ profits.
Conservative MP Mark Harper, who’s calling for Boris Johnson to resign, explains why he believes it’s time for the party to choose its next leader.
This episode of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn, Daniel Wittenberg and Miranda Slade. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Sixty Pages of Gray
25 mei 2022 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringAfter five months and nine days, the Sue Gray report into lockdown gatherings at Downing Street has finally arrived. Adam, Chris and Vicki pore over the details. Lees meer
Also, the BBC’s Sarah Smith is in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 young children and two adults have died in a shooting at a primary school.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Wine Time Fridays
24 mei 2022 · 36 min
Beluister deze afleveringInsiders tell of packed lockdown parties at Downing Street. Laura is back in the studio to tell Adam about her Partygate Panorama scoop. And they’re joined by the BBC’s Dominic Casciani to chew over the questions facing the PM and the police. Lees meer
Footballer Troy Deeney discusses why he wants the government to diversify the school curriculum.
And it’s not just a momentous day for Crossrail (which has now officially opened). The notorious Spaghetti Junction turns 50 today! Ed McCann, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, shares some facts about Britain’s most complex interchange.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Wine Minister
23 mei 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringBoris Johnson has been pictured drinking at an event in Downing Street during lockdown. Marianna Spring’s sitting in for Adam today and she’s joined by Chris Mason to analyse what these latest developments mean for the prime minister. Lees meer
Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard are back in court this week. Julia Jacobs, culture reporter at New York Times, gives us the lowdown on what they’re saying about each other, allegations of abuse and their marriage.
And as 36 more cases of monkeypox are discovered in the UK, Marianna and Fergus Walsh assess some of the misinformation being spread online about the virus.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Monkeypox Business
20 mei 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat is it and how worried should we be? James Gallagher has the latest, as 11 cases of monkeypox are confirmed in the UK. Lees meer
Sue Gray’s Partygate report is expected next week. Adam is joined by Alex Forsyth and former Downing Street Director of Comms, Craig Oliver, to talk it through.
And what do you get when you mix politics with theatre? A Tony Blair rock opera, apparently! Harry Hill and his writing partner, Steve Baker, tell all.
Today’s Newscast was made by Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Ba-Ba-Blackford
19 mei 2022 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe SNP’s Ian Blackford joins Adam, Chris and Marianna Spring to talk about lambing at his home in Scotland, the cost of living and Partygate – 126 fines have now been issued over lockdown breaches in and around Downing St. Lees meer
And Tony Danker, head of the Confederation of British Industry, reflects on the chancellor’s speech at the annual CBI dinner last night. He talks tax cuts, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the possibility of a trade war with the EU.
This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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The Shrinking Tenner
18 mei 2022 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringPrices are rising at their fastest rate for 40 years and the chancellor is warning that the next few months will be tough. Adam is joined by Adam Shaw from Radio 4’s Money Box Live, and Simon Jack. Lees meer
What better time for a guide to how the economy works? Adam speaks to Rupal Patel and Jack Meaning from the Bank of England who have just written the book Can’t We Just Print More Money?
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Truss Issues
17 mei 2022 · 34 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Foreign Secretary Liz Truss sets out new legislation to rewrite parts of the post-Brexit trade deal. Adam and Katya chew over how the European Union might respond. Lees meer
Also, Alex Baker, chair of England’s most successful LGBT football club, Stonewall FC, explains the significance of professional footballer Jake Daniels' decision to come out as openly gay.
And, Gordon Corera shows Adam around a new app designed to spot social-networking spies.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Stormont Stalemate
16 mei 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe prime minister has been in Northern Ireland to try to resolve the power-sharing crisis. Lees meer
Adam is joined by Chris Mason in Belfast, and Prof Katy Hayward from the think tank UK in a Changing Europe, to discuss the crisis over the Brexit deal.
Also, Professor Hazel Smith from SOAS tells us what the North Korean health system is like after more than a million people there are believed to have caught Covid-19.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Vardy v Rooney
13 mei 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringHalf-time analysis of the “Wagatha Christie” trial. Abi Clarke, host of 5 Live’s Wagatha Christie podcast, dissects the latest developments in Rebekah Vardy’s libel case against Coleen Rooney, with BBC football correspondent John Murray commentating on the most dramatic moments so far. Lees meer
Legendary pop master Ken Bruce joins us from Turin, where he previews the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, along with Russia editor (and Eurovision superfan) Steve Rosenberg.
And BBC political correspondent Ione Wells chats about nuclear power, gridlock in the Northern Ireland Assembly, and potential job cuts in the civil service.
Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Alix Pickles, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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'A culture of entitlement'
12 mei 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringLabour MP for Walthamstow Stella Creasy tells Adam, Chris and Alex about experiencing sexual harassment at university and threats of rape. She also explains why she thinks MPs should get full maternity cover. Lees meer
Also, Ireland’s Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne explains what’s at stake with the Northern Ireland Protocol.
This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Protocol The Whole Thing Off?
12 mei 2022 · 37 min
Beluister deze afleveringBrussels and London at odds over the post-Brexit treaty for Northern Ireland. Adam is joined by Vicki Young and Katya, to mull over the potential consequences. Lees meer
Also, after BBC podcaster Deborah James’ cancer research fundraising passed £3 million, we talk through the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer with Fergus and Gemma Savory, who was diagnosed with stage three of the disease when she was 30.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The Technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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The Prince’s Speech
10 mei 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringCharles steps in for the Queen, setting out the government’s agenda. Adam is joined by Chris, as well as former BBC royal correspondent, Jenny Bond, to talk pomp, pageantry and legislation. Lees meer
Also..…….. The BBC’s Colin Paterson and Liz Lake, co-writer and producer of TV drama "Footballers’ Wives", discuss day one of the so-called "Wagatha Christie" trial.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Beer Today, Gone Tomorrow?
9 mei 2022 · 37 min
Beluister deze afleveringSir Keir Starmer says he’ll quit if he’s fined for breaking lockdown rules… Lees meer
Adam chews over the Labour leader’s predicament with Chris, who’s having a busy first day in the job as BBC political editor. They also discuss the news that the Queen won’t be at the State Opening of Parliament – the first time she’s missed it since 1963.
Also… the BBC’s Chris Page joins us from Belfast to give us the latest on the stalemate in Stormont.
And… Professor Gulnaz Sharafutdinova, author of The Red Mirror: Putin's Leadership and Russia's Insecure Identity, tells us why Victory Day is such a big deal in Russia.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Electioncast 2022 Part 2
6 mei 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringBoris Johnson admits it was a tough night for the Tories as they lost hundreds of seats. Chris Curtis, the head of political polling at Opinium Research, joins Adam and Laura to run through the results and what it all means. Lees meer
Also, Durham police are investigating whether Sir Keir Starmer broke lockdown rules when he drank beer in an MP's office last year. They originally said no offence had occurred but they’ve now received "significant new information".
And the convenience store chain McColls has gone into administration, putting 16,000 jobs at risk. Dr Sarah Montano from the University of Birmingham Business School explains what’s gone wrong.
This edition of Newscast was made by Alison Gee, Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Electioncast 2022
6 mei 2022 · 22 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe stayed up all night so you didn't have to... Adam, Laura and Chris get together first thing in the morning to figure out what happened in the election results overnight and what it all means. Lees meer
This morning's Newscast was made by Sam Bonham. Emma Crowe was the technical director. Jonathan Aspinwall was the editor.
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Inflation Nation
5 mei 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringInterest rates rise as the Bank of England warns we’re facing a “sharp economic slowdown”... Lees meer
Adam is joined by Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, to discuss the state of the UK economy and the Bank’s attempts to stem the pace of rising prices.
Also… as the World Health Organization estimates that the Covid pandemic caused the deaths of nearly 15 million people around the world, Fergus Walsh and Natasha Loder from the Economist unpack the data.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The Technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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They Think it’s Oil Over
4 mei 2022 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe EU has proposed some of its toughest measures yet against Russia, including a total ban on oil imports. Adam is joined by Katya and energy expert (and friend of the podcast) Daniel Yergin, to explore how united member states are over the plan. Lees meer
Also… as promised, we preview the local elections in Scotland and Wales with BBC political editors Glenn Campbell and Felicity Evans.
And the much-delayed and over-budget Crossrail project will finally open later this month. We speak to a man who has had a sneak preview of the new line, Philip Sherratt, editor of Modern Railways magazine.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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"Who’s Lorraine?"
3 mei 2022 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringBoris Johnson asks, Newscast answers... by profiling the ITV "legend" Lorraine Kelly. Lees meer
Also, a leak from the US Supreme Court suggests the national right to abortion could be overturned. North America Editor, Sarah Smith, joins Adam from the protests in Washington to discuss what the end of Roe v Wade could mean.
And… we preview elections taking place across England and Northern Ireland on Thursday with Alex Forsyth, the BBC’s Chris Page and Kelly Beaver, Chief Executive of Ipsos (Wales and Scotland elections preview coming tomorrow).
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Grand Slammed
29 april 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringFormer tennis champion Boris Becker has been jailed over his bankruptcy. The BBC’s tennis correspondent, Russell Fuller, joins Adam to discuss the ruling and the German star’s fall from grace. Lees meer
Also…. businesswoman and Dragons’ Den star, Deborah Meaden, tells us why she’s campaigning to make the upcoming Jubilee bank holiday a permanent fixture.
And… Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, gives Adam advice on how to edit his own wiki page, and discusses Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Miranda Slade and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Chelsea Blues
28 april 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries tells Adam and Chris that Chelsea FC are on "borrowed time" and must be sold within weeks. Lees meer
She also says that the culture in Westminster is getting worse.
And speaking on the day the government's broadcasting white paper was published, she denied accusations that the privatisation of Channel 4 was politically motivated.
Today’s episode of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn and Danny Wittenberg. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Porn in Parliament
27 april 2022 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Conservative Party is investigating claims that an MP watched pornography on his mobile phone in the Commons. Adam and Vicki Young discuss the latest following another busy day in Westminster. Lees meer
Also… the High Court has ruled that government policies on discharging untested patients to care homes in England during the pandemic were unlawful. Newsnight’s Sima Kotecha and Nadra Ahmed from the National Care Association chew over the details.
And Dr Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, joins Adam to talk about the Church’s role in Ukraine and what he thinks about the UK’s plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade, Ben Cooper, Alix Pickles and Lauren Stanley. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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A Musk Buy
26 april 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhy is Elon Musk taking over Twitter? Lees meer
Adam is joined by Jill Lepore, presenter of the Podcast Elon Musk: The Evening Rocket, and Tim Higgins of the Wall Street Journal, to discuss the man, the myth and the $44bn deal.
Also… as the cost of living continues to rise, we get an update on our basket of goods with Fraser McKevitt at Kantar, who tells us that the price of dog food is starting to bite.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles, Lauren Stanley and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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Misogyny in Parliament
25 april 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringMPs have condemned claims made about Labour's deputy leader, Angela Rayner, as misogynistic. MP Kim Leadbeater tells Adam why stories like this put women off politics and she shares her own experiences of Parliament. Lees meer
Also, millions of people in Beijing are being tested for Covid after a spike in cases. The BBC’s Kerry Allen explains why China is imposing strict lockdowns in lots of cities and how people are panic buying food in response.
And the government has said it wants to create an independent regulator to oversee football in England. Kieran Maguire, sports finance specialist, explains what difference it could make to fans and the way clubs are run.
Today’s Newscast was made by Alison Gee with Alix Pickles, Lauren Stanley and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Gareth Jones and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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L’électioncast: the result
25 april 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringEmmanuel Macron wins five more years as French president after beating Marine Le Pen… Lees meer
Adam is joined by our Europe Editor Katya Adler and the BBC's Jessica Parker, as well as French pollster Edouard Lecerf, to chew over the election results.
This bonus episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Rohan Madison and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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L'Électioncast part deux
22 april 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringFrance gears up for Sunday’s presidential run-off… Lees meer
In true Brexitcast style, Katya Adler updates Adam from the back of a taxi in Paris as the Macron and Le Pen campaigns draw to a close.
Also… With more details emerging around Elon Musk’s plan to buy Twitter, Vivian Schiller, a former Twitter executive, explains what the billionaire’s possible takeover could mean.
And Robin Porter, chief executive of Luton Council, tells us what makes Luton Airport Parkway an inspirational destination.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Ben Cooper, Michele Theil and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Cassie Galpin and the editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Partygate Probelem
21 april 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringWith Boris Johnson thousands of miles away in India, MPs have approved an investigation into whether he misled Parliament over lockdown parties. Adam is joined by fellow BBC presenters Alex Forsyth and Jo Coburn to talk through how we got here. Lees meer
Also in the studio is Labour’s Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, who gives his thoughts on what all this means for the PM’s position, and he reflects on life nearly a year after receiving treatment for kidney cancer.
This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Netflixodus
20 april 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringAs Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, has the bubble burst for the streaming giant? Adam is joined by director, producer and filmmaker Alastair Fothergill, and Brian Steinberg, TV editor at Variety, to get their take on the platform’s future. Lees meer
Also… Vicki Young gives us the latest on Partygate.
And… Cricket broadcasting legend, Jonathan Agnew, compares the PM’s fixed penalty notice and a batsman getting ‘out’ via DRS in cricket.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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After-Partygate
19 april 2022 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe PM again apologises for lockdown fines - but could backbench Tory MPs turn on him in the coming days and weeks? Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young to chew over another day of high drama in the Commons. Lees meer
Also… It’s thought that Downing Street and Foreign Office computer systems have been infected with spyware. We speak to the BBC’s Gordon Corera and cyber security expert Robert Pritchard about the spyware ‘Pegasus’ which is believed to have been used to carry out surveillance through infecting phones with malicious software.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Ben Cooper, Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and the editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Ticket to Rwanda
14 april 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe UK government has been criticised over plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda… Lees meer
Adam is joined by the BBC’s Mark Easton who’s in the capital Kigali, and Camille Le Coz from the Migration Policy Institute to chew over the plans and explore whether they’ll ever take off.
Also… as trains, planes, cars and boats look set to be hit by travel disruption over the Easter weekend, we speak to John Irving, CEO of Liverpool John Lennon Airport, to see how he’s preparing for one of the busiest bank holidays since the start of the pandemic.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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The Sneeze and the Squeeze
13 april 2022 · 30 min
Beluister deze afleveringGoing viral without a sniffle, soaring inflation, the life of a Russian journalist... Lees meer
With the cost of goods and services rising at their fastest rate for 30 years, Marianna Spring (who’s sitting in for Adam) is joined by Louise Cooper, financial analyst and presenter of Radio 4’s Money Box Live, to discuss what this means for us all.
BBC presenter Shaun Ley gives his tips on how to sneeze - or not sneeze - gracefully on air.
And independent Russian broadcaster, Sergei Buntman, tells us what life is like for a journalist in Moscow.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Ben Cooper. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Partygate Fine for PM
12 april 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringBoris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have been fined and are facing calls to resign for breaking lockdown rules... Lees meer
Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young and former Downing Street director of communications, Sir Craig Oliver, to discuss what next for the prime minister and the chancellor.
Also… as the US and Britain say they are looking into reports that chemical weapons have been used by Russian forces in Ukraine, former weapons inspector Jerry Smith explains the challenges when it comes to verifying claims like these.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Ben Cooper and Osman Iqbal. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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L'électioncast
11 april 2022 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringMacron and Le Pen set to face-off again... Lees meer
Following Sunday’s results from the first-round of the French presidential elections, incumbent Emmanuel Macron will take on challenger Marine Le Pen in a repeat of the 2017 contest. Philippe Marlière, Professor of French and European Politics at University College London, runs us through the possible outcomes.
And on another busy day in Westminster, Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young and Dominic Casciani to discuss the guilty verdict in the murder of Sir David Amess MP, the conviction of Wakefield MP, Imran Ahmad Khan, for sexual assault, and the ongoing row over the Chancellor’s tax affairs.
Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.