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Talks in Kyiv

1 februari 2022 · 34 min

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Boris Johnson has arrived in Ukraine to talk to the country’s president as fears rise about a war with Russia. The BBC’s James Landale explains what's been going on today and what it might mean for the UK (and the rest of the world). Lees meer

And, it’s ANOTHER day of Sue Gray... Laura and Adam talk through the fallout from yesterday’s report, including that Jimmy Savile remark from the PM in Parliament. Richard Scorer, a lawyer who represented the Savile victims, explains why the comments have caused so much anger.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan and John Murphy. The studio director was Michael Regaard and the editor was Jon Aspinwall.

Sue Gray’s verdict

31 januari 2022 · 33 min

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Sue Gray has found “failures of leadership and judgement” at No 10 and the Cabinet Office, and behaviour that is “difficult to justify” in her investigation into Covid-19 gatherings. Lees meer

Adam, Laura and Chris explain what she has said, what she can’t say and what others are saying.

Newscast was made by Alison Gee, John Murphy and Georgia Coan. The studio director is Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Gray Ja Vu

28 januari 2022 · 32 min

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Another day, still no sign of Sue Gray... There’s confusion over when Sue Gray’s report will be published (and whether it will be as detailed as people first thought) after the Met Police asked for “minimal reference” to the events they are investigating. BBC Political Correspondent Nick Eardley helps us make sense of the latest Gray delay. Lees meer

And all the partygate developments mean it’s been a while since we've chatted about Covid. The BBC's Clive Myrie (who’s been reporting from inside an intensive care unit in London) and our Health Editor, Hugh Pym, talk through how hospitals are coping and look at the latest data.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Georgia Coan and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Taxing Times

27 januari 2022 · 31 min

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Just how big is the upcoming rise in National Insurance? It may be more than you think. Stephanie Flanders of Bloomberg Economics and Claer Barrett of the Financial Times run through some scary numbers. Lees meer

And despite rumours that Sue Gray’s report into Downing St parties would have been published by now, we’re still waiting. Will it be released next week? Adam, Chris and Laura mull over what the delay is.

Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, John Murphy and Sally Abrahams. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Gray Expectations

26 januari 2022 · 34 min

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We're all waiting for Sue Gray's inquiry, which had been expected to be made public on Wednesday. Adam, Laura and Guto Harri (ex Director of External Affairs for Boris Johnson whilst he was Mayor of London) talk through the latest from Westminster... Lees meer

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan. Michael Regaard was the studio director.

The Met investigates

25 januari 2022 · 35 min

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The announcement that the Metropolitan Police will now investigate gatherings in Downing Street during lockdown has added to pressure on the prime minister. It comes just as the government prepares for the publication Sue Gray’s report. Lees meer

Adam and Laura are joined by the BBC’s home affairs correspondent, Dominic Casciani, to discuss the latest twists in the story and explain what happens next.

Also, after the financial crisis of 2008, the government pumped hundreds of billions of pounds into the economy through quantitative easing, and it’s done something similar during the pandemic. But a new BBC TV documentary says all this extra money has benefitted the rich and led to huge inequality. Former trader Gary Stevenson explains how and why this happened.

Today’s Newscast was made by Alison Gee, with John Murphy, Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. Emma Crowe was the studio director.

The Birthday Blues

24 januari 2022 · 36 min

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During lockdown Downing Street staff got together inside to celebrate the PM's big day. The rules at the time meant that most indoor gatherings of more than two people were banned. Laura and Adam react to the latest... Lees meer

Is war imminent in Ukraine? The BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse is in a hotel in Kyiv...

And the BBC’s Jean Mackenzie has been looking into the trafficking of young girls from Romania to the UK, in order to be pimped out for sex. She tells us about her worrying findings.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with John Murphy, Georgia Coan and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Emma Crowe.

Tannoyed

21 januari 2022 · 33 min

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The US and Russia have held high-level talks over the tension in Ukraine, aimed at lowering the chances of war. The BBC’s Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, and Steve Rosenberg, our Moscow Correspondent, join Adam to try and figure out what both sides are thinking. Lees meer

Armando Iannucci, creator of satires like ‘The Thick of It’ and ‘The Death of Stalin’, gives us his take on the political turbulence, at Westminster in particular, as well as his reasons for campaigning to protect the BBC’s long-term funding.

There were two big music stories today too: Adele’s Las Vegas postponement and the death of the rocker Meat Loaf. Entertainment reporter Sinéad Garvan drops by to tell us more.

First stop: we hear from a pretty recognisable voice on the government’s plan to limit the number of “spam” tannoy announcements on English trains.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Ben Cooper and Georgia Coan. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

'Intimidation and Blackmail'

21 januari 2022 · 31 min

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A senior Tory accuses Number 10 of using blackmail to keep rebellious MPs in line. Lees meer

Adam, Chris and Laura chew the fat over the latest serious claims and they are joined by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Simon Clarke, to discuss an apology, a defection and strong-arm tactics.

Today's Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, John Murphy and Sally Abrahams. The assistant editor was Ali Gee.

'WHAT A Day!'

19 januari 2022 · 35 min

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Will they / won’t they? Lees meer

All eyes are on Boris Johnson, still... as more MPs call for him to stand down. Laura K and Craig Oliver (ex Director of Comms for David Cameron) pick through the pieces.

And, what is really happening in Ukraine right now? The US say that the Russians could attack at any moment. We catch-up with Americast's Anthony Zurcher, as well as Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former Nato Secretary General...

Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with John Murphy, Alix Pickles and Ben Cooper. The studio director Hannah Montgomery.

The Pork Pie Plot

18 januari 2022 · 32 min

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Is it a serious threat for the PM? Lees meer

The BBC has been told that a group of around 20 MPs (all of whom were first elected in 2019) have met to talk about whether they should try to get rid of Boris Johnson. Laura explains the latest in Westminster...

Malakai Fekitoa, the Wasps rugby player, hasn’t been able to speak to his family in Tonga since a volcanic eruption wiped out communication lines to the country. He is joined by the BBC's Michael Bristow to discuss the damage caused and how rescue efforts are being co-ordinated.

And James G pops back into the studio with a strange warning for us all: prepare for the end of the pandemic because it could be coming very soon.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Alix Pickles, Ben Cooper and John Murphy. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Licence Free?

17 januari 2022 · 32 min

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Government freezes the BBC licence fee for two years. We get the BBC's culture editor, Katie Razzall, to explain what's happening... Lees meer

And, what happened during the Texas synagogue siege? The BBC's Frank Gardner has all the details (or, at least all the details we know right now).

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan, John Murphy and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Ash Taylor and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.

A Suitcaseful of News

14 januari 2022 · 36 min

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Two more boozy get-togethers in No 10 during lockdown have come to light, this time on the night before the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. We speak to the reporter who got the scoop, The Telegraph’s Tony Diver, and Lord Gavin Barwell, former Chief of Staff to Theresa May. Lees meer

Australia has detained Novak Djokovic and cancelled his visa for a second time. But is it game, set and vax for the tennis star? The BBC's Russell Fuller is in Melbourne.

And following the BBC drama about the Met Police's handling of the deaths of three gay men murdered by Stephen Port, we hear from Sarah Sak, whose son Anthony Walgate was Port's first victim.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Alix Pickles and Ben Cooper. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Waiting for Sue

14 januari 2022 · 36 min

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Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, tells Adam and Chris to wait for Sue Gray’s report into whether the PM and others broke Covid rules. Lees meer

Shelagh Fogarty and Kaye Adams say people calling their phone-in shows are full of rage, grief and pain over the saga.

Conservative MP, Tobias Ellwood, tells us Boris Johnson needs to change the way he’s running things. And he says he welcomes the fact that Prince Andrew’s military titles have been removed. The Duke of York is fighting claims that he sexually assaulted a woman when she was 17 – the prince denies the allegations.

Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg and Sally Abrahams. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Party Politics

12 januari 2022 · 46 min

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What next for Boris Johnson after his apology? Adam, Laura and the BBC's Nick Watt talk through what he said, what he didn't say, and what the reaction has been. Lees meer

We also hear from broadcaster, Simon Thomas, who was sleeping in a camper van on his sister's drive to be closer to his dad in hospital around the time of the Downing Street Party.

And, there's been a huge development in the Prince Andrew sexual assault case. The BBC’s Dominic Casciani has the latest...

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Michael Regaard and the editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Bring Your Own Boozecast

11 januari 2022 · 30 min

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Leaked email reveals a BYOB party at No 10... It’s been reported more than 100 staff at No 10 were invited, including the prime minister himself, all the while Government were telling the public they could only leave home for work, exercise or essential supplies. Lees meer

The BBC’s Vicki Young and Craig Oliver (former Downing Street director of comms when David Cameron was the prime minister) talk it all through with Adam...

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Lift Goving Down

10 januari 2022 · 27 min

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Michael Gove should have taken the stairs today... as he got stuck in the lift at the BBC. He was meant to be on Radio 4 announcing his plans to fix dangerous cladding. The BBC's Lewis Goodall has the latest... Lees meer

Also, we're still playing our game of "Where in the world is Novak Djokovic?" on the podcast. The BBC's Guy De Launey joins us...

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Hannah Montgomery.

Taking a Kazakhstand

7 januari 2022 · 34 min

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Why's it kicking off in Kazakhstan? Protests over fuel prices have got ugly and the government’s cracking down. So what does it mean for this former Soviet country? Newsnight’s International Editor, Gabriel Gatehouse, is back to explain. Lees meer

Henry Dyne hasn’t had a great time of late. First, he got Covid and ended up in hospital. Then he got death threats from anti-vaxxers. Henry joins the BBC’s Disinformation Reporter, Marianna Spring, to talk Covid conspiracy theories.

South Korea’s been showing off its new military gear. Laura Bicker, the BBC’s Seoul Correspondent, tells us about her G-force training – and how she just about managed to avoid vomiting over some very expensive equipment.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Ben Cooper, Georgia Coan, Rosie Blunt and John Murphy. The studio director was Emma Crowe.

America's Anniverscary

6 januari 2022 · 36 min

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It’s been one year since the Capitol Hill attack and, as the world remembers, we hear from the BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse about his new podcast, The Coming Storm, investigating some of the conspiracy theories that fuelled the events of January 6th 2021. Lees meer

With lots of people asking government to act on spiralling fuel bills, Adam chats with the boss of the energy industry’s trade body, Energy UK, about what’s being done (and what's not being done, yet).

Also, what's the latest with Novak Djokovic? The BBC's Russell Fuller knows the score...

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ben Cooper and John Murphy. Emma Crowe is the studio director.

Novax Mr Djokovic?

5 januari 2022 · 31 min

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Australia cancels top tennis player's visa... We catch up with the BBC’s tennis guru Russell Fuller to find out what’s really going on. Lees meer

Boris Johnson has confirmed Plan B rules will continue for three weeks. Vicki Young talks Adam through the latest in Westminster.

And what was the Theranos scandal all about? James Clayton (who's currently at the CES tech conference in the US) explains why it's gone very wrong for Elizabeth Holmes, the world's youngest self-made female billionaire.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with John Murphy, Georgia Coan and Rachel Judah. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Sugar and Spikes

4 januari 2022 · 33 min

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We’re into a third year of this pandemic and the UK is reporting record numbers of Covid cases. How worried should we be and what do we still not know? Lees meer

Adam hears from the BBC's health editor, Hugh Pym, and the World Health Organization’s Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, who says there’s hope yet for a healthier 2022.

Meanwhile, with a decision imminent on whether Virginia Giuffre’s US lawsuit against Prince Andrew will be allowed to continue, what does this ruling mean for the Duke?

And Newscast is back with a boss. Lord Alan Sugar is on to tell us about how well British businesses have dealt with Covid, the latest series of The Apprentice, and the death of the Blackberry phone.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Georgia Coan and Rachel Judah. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

The Newscast Christmas Party 2021

22 december 2021 · 44 min

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...and you're invited! Singer Jessie Ware and her mum/podcast co-host Lennie, Radio 1’s Greg James and author Bella Mackie, plus filmmaker Richard Curtis and broadcaster Emma Freud, are the special guests at Newscast's virtual Christmas party this year. A bit of a family affair! Lees meer

It’s been another year of big news, so as a seasonal treat, we talk about the politics… of Christmas food, we review the year in music, and we celebrate the best festive films.

The Newscast Christmas special was produced by Daniel Wittenberg with Alix Pickles, Sally Abrahams and Ros Jones. The sound design was by Emma Crowe and the studio manager was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Thanks to:
Twentieth Century Fox and Hughes Entertainment and Chris Columbus for Home Alone 2.
BRON Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Scott Free Productions and Ridley Scott for House of Gucci.
Gary Sanchez Productions, Project Zeus and Hyperobject Industries and Jesse Armstrong for Succession.
New Line Cinema, Guy Walks into a Bar Productions, Gold/Miller Productions and Jon Favreau for Elf.

Mingle Bells

21 december 2021 · 29 min

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There'll be no new restrictions in England before Christmas Day, says Boris Johnson... Lees meer

Adam and Chris chat through the days news. The BBC's Jim Reed explains what we know (and what we still don't know) about the latest Omicron data and Simon Jack runs through what the government's £1bn fund means for businesses around the country.

Also, Louise, from the Oxford Playhouse, lifts the curtain on how her industry is coping right now.

Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ros Jones and Alix Pickles. The studio manager was Emma Crowe

Covid Rules Not Ruled Out

20 december 2021 · 33 min

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How likely are further restrictions over the festive period? Lees meer

Vicki Young, Hugh Pym and Adam pore over the latest covid data and consider what the numbers mean for hospitals and hospitality.
And as jigsaw sales soar, Cynthia Yeoh chats through the nation’s favourites in 2021.

Newscast was made by Emma Close with Ros Jones and Alix Pickles. The studio manager was Emma Crowe.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

17 december 2021 · 39 min

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Another turbulent week in politics... Lees meer

Andrew Marr, the soon-to-be-ex-Sunday-morning-TV-host, drops by to reflect on his career (and pore over the shock by-election result in Shropshire). Laura makes a late appearance after news breaks that Simon Case (the person currently investigating lockdown Xmas parties at Downing Street) was also at a seasonal office get-together last year. And Adam hears from Dr Maryam Khosravi, an intensive care doctor in London, about how she is preparing for Omicron.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ben Cooper, Georgia Coan, Alix Pickles and Danny Wittenberg. Emma Crowe was the studio director. Jonathan Aspinwall was the editor.

Disappointing the Archbishop

16 december 2021 · 38 min

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The Archbishop of Canterbury tells Adam, Laura and Chris that he was disappointed to see a photo of Conservative activists having what looked like a party at Tory headquarters last Christmas. Lees meer

Justin Welby also says leaders need to be honest, admit mistakes and stick to the rules.

And he reveals what it was like to do a jigsaw with the Queen at Sandringham.

We get the latest on record Covid figures from Fergus Walsh too.

Today’s episode of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg and Sally Abrahams. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Alison Gee. Jonathan Aspinwall is the editor.

Christmas Prioritrees

15 december 2021 · 36 min

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Chris Whitty sends clear message on festive parties as Omicron surges: stay at home unless it really matters. Adam, Laura and Fergus reflect on a gloomy No 10 press conference... Lees meer

And, what did the COP26 President really think of what happened in Glasgow? We find out from the man himself, Alok Sharma.

Today’s episode of Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ros Jones, Georgia Coan, Maia Lowerson and Ben Cooper. The studio manager was Michael Regaard.

Plan reBellion

14 december 2021 · 33 min

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Covid passes pass... despite a huge Tory revolt. Lees meer

MPs have backed the government’s Plan B measures (for England) in a Commons vote, despite nearly 100 Tory MPs rebelling against the plans. The BBC's Vicki Young joins Adam to chat through what went down in Parliament.

And Dr Angelique Coetzee, the South African doctor who first spotted the new Omicron variant, joins Newscast to explain why it’s different from the rest.

Today’s episode of Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ben Cooper, Georgia Coan, Sally Abrahams and Ros Jones. The studio manager was Emma Crowe.

All I Want for Christmas Is Queue(s)

13 december 2021 · 34 min

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People have been queuing at vaccine centres and online for hours to get hold of the booster after the PM’s address last night. Even the NHS website crashed! Lees meer

Laura, Fergus and GP Silvana McCaffrey join Adam to chat through the booster roll-out plans, what we know about the Omicron variant so far, and what this all means for the government now.

Today’s Newscast was made by Emma Close with Alix Pickles and Georgia Coan. The studio manager was Emma Crowe.

'Get Boosted Now'

13 december 2021 · 26 min

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Boris Johnson offers third jabs for everyone over 18... What do we know about Omicron? Can the NHS cope? Could tighter restrictions be coming soon? Adam, Laura and Fergus get together for an emergency Newscast after the Prime Minister’s Sunday night TV address. Lees meer

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Daniel Wittenberg. The studio manager was Ash Taylor.

Plan B Begins

10 december 2021 · 34 min

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So here it is... Merry Maskmas. As England's new Covid rules start to take effect, the Daily Mirror’s Pippa Crerar, who first broke the news about last year’s Downing Street Christmas gatherings, brings us up to date on the controversy. Lees meer

Meanwhile, the BBC’s Ed Thomas tells Adam about the impact of the pandemic on poverty and mental health in Burnley, where he has been following communities in some of the town’s most deprived areas over the past year.

And Brit Awards’ Rising Star winner, Holly Humberstone, talks about becoming famous during lockdown and why she supports mask-wearing at her gigs.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

A smorgasbord of fiascos

10 december 2021 · 36 min

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It’s been another long day for Boris Johnson. Laura, Adam and Chris chat about all the incoming fire. Just what did he know - and when - about the decorating costs for his Downing Street flat? And what political damage will he suffer over the continuing controversy around alleged Christmas parties last year and the introduction of Plan B. Is this the beginning of the end for the PM? Lees meer

MP and former Justice Secretary Robert Buckland shares his views about all that and talks about his very personal determination to improve the lives of young adults, like his daughter, who have been diagnosed with autism.

Newscast was made by Ali Gee, Ros Jones, Danny Wittenberg and Alix Pickles.

Plan B

8 december 2021 · 31 min

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What are the new Covid rules in England? What do we know about the Omicron variant? And what's been the fallout since that No 10 Christmas party video was leaked? Adam, Laura and Fergus talk through one of the busiest days in politics for a while... Lees meer

Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ros Jones. Ash Taylor was the studio director.

Out of (Foreign) Office

7 december 2021 · 33 min

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A top UK official says he regrets staying on holiday during Afghan crisis... The BBC's James Landale joins Adam to talk it all through, and we hear from Basira Paigham, who was evacuated from Afghanistan and is on this year’s #BBC100Women 2021 list. Lees meer

Also, Adam digs deep into the pockets of personal finance with Jaidev Janardana, the boss of Zopa, the world's first peer-to-peer lending company (which has just pulled out of peer-to-peer lending). Is it RIP for P2P?

Today’s episode of Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Dealers or No Dealers

6 december 2021 · 34 min

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The government announces its new drugs plan. Lees meer

As the government sets out its 10-year plan to help problem drug users and cut drug-related crime, we hear from the medical expert, Dame Carol Black, whose research informed the policy.

And, as Germany’s new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, prepares to take office on Wednesday, Dr Katya Adler is back to explain what changes are expected in Europe’s richest and most powerful country.

Today’s episode of Newscast was made by Emma Close with Ros Jones and Sally Abrahams. The assistant editor is Alison Gee. Jonathan Aspinwall is the editor.

Foul Play

3 december 2021 · 38 min

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‘Drunken, drugged-up thugs’ could have caused death at the Euro final, a review finds. Lees meer

Two thousand ticketless fans stormed the stadium for one of English football’s biggest matches, and the official report says a “perfect storm” of problems might have turned it into a tragedy. We speak to the BBC’s Sports Correspondent, Natalie Pirks, at Wembley.

It’s also time for a COP catch-up. Chris Stark, chief executive of the Committee on Climate Change, rejoins Adam to assess the aftermath of the Glasgow summit.

And after footage emerged of an antisemitic attack on a bus in London’s Oxford Street, we hear from British-Jewish BBC journalist Tom Brada, who has just made a documentary investigating a spike in reports of antisemitism in the UK.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with producers Alix Pickles, Maia Lowerson and Georgia Coan. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Intimate Oral Contact

3 december 2021 · 32 min

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Find out which cabinet minister won’t be snogging under the mistletoe. Lees meer

Adam, Laura and Chris mull over what really happened at a Downing Street gathering last Christmas.

Also, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he won’t be cancelling festive events and warns Chris to back off over criticism of the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square.

Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, Ros Jones and Vicky Farncombe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Carry on Christmas

1 december 2021 · 29 min

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Laura chats to Adam about reports that Christmas parties were held in Downing Street at the height of last year’s lockdown.
The BBCs Hugh Pym and Branwen Jeffreys join Adam to discuss whether festivities and school nativities will go ahead this year.
We hear views from the picket line as university staff go on a three-day strike over pay, working conditions and pensions.
Adam brings you Newscast’s very own – and very brief – version of Radio 4’s ‘The Reith Lectures’. It’s all about AI.
And as advent calendars are opened, Adam invents his own version, ‘the badvent calendar’, a collection of the most cringeworthy moments of 2021. Please share yours: newscast@bbc.co.uk
This episode of Newscast was made by Ros Jones with Georgia Coan, Ben Cooper, Alix Pickles and Sally Abrahams. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall. The studio manager was Michael Regaard Lees meer

"C"

30 november 2021 · 31 min

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The boss of MI6 speaks! His name is Richard Moore and he's said some really interesting things about China, Afghanistan and green ink! Adam talks it through with the BBC's Gordon Corera. Lees meer

And after another Covid press conference from Boris Johnson, Adam and Fergus chat with a pharmacist in Surrey. How will the roll out of the booster jabs really work?

This episode of Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Sally Abrahams and Rosamund Jones. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Omicron I Don’t Believe It

29 november 2021 · 37 min

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Every adult in the UK will be offered a Covid booster jab... Fergus and Laura talk through all the new changes. Lees meer

And as British socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell, goes on trial accused of grooming underage girls for convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein, we hear about his controlling behaviour from a journalist who has interviewed him many times.

This episode of Newscast was made by Emma Close with Sally Abrahams, Serena Tarling and Rosamund Jones. Thestudio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The 'Nu' Variant

26 november 2021 · 37 min

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'Nu' variant, new concern. Scientists are closely watching a new variant of coronavirus circulating in southern Africa, nicknamed the 'nu' variant. The BBC’s Health and Science Correspondent, James Gallagher, tells Adam what the experts are telling him. So how worried should we be? Lees meer

France has uninvited the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, from a meeting set up to deal with the recent surge in dangerous crossings of the Channel. The Economist’s Paris Bureau Chief, Sophie Pedder, explains why relations are so tense.

And appendicitis can be extremely painful – and a real pain to diagnose. BBC News Presenter Reeta Chakrabarti shares her experience with appendicitis and tells us why it’s so important that it’s spotted early.

Today's Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with producers Rosie Blunt, Georgia Coan and Ben Cooper. The studio manager was Frank McWeeny. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Oh no Boris!

26 november 2021 · 33 min

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The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle brings his pet parrot, Boris, into the Newscast studio. Lees meer

He also reveals that he’s been "heavily lobbied" by women MPs not to change the rules on bringing children into parliamentary debates. Labour MP Stella Creasy was told it was against the rules to bring a child to a debate after her three-month-old son accompanied her earlier this week.

And Katya talks to Laura and Chris about the political ramifications following the deaths of people trying to cross the Channel in dinghies.

Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, Ali Gee and Ros Jones. Jonathan Aspinwall is the editor.

Migrant tragedy in the Channel

24 november 2021 · 39 min

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More than 30 people have drowned after their boat sank on the way to the UK… Emily Maitlis (who was en route to Dover as the story was unfolding) takes us through the details. Lees meer

After his exclusive interview with the President of Belarus went viral, the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg and his producer Will Vernon tell all about what it was like meeting “Europe’s last dictator”.

And Laura joins Adam from a windy walk in Edinburgh to chat through her interview with Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Rosamund Jones, Ben Cooper, Georgia Coan and Rachel Judah. Hannah Montgomery is the studio director.

Twitter Threads

23 november 2021 · 35 min

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What connects a Chinese tennis star, the new Culture Secretary and a viral karaoke show? Adam explains why the answer is Twitter, with a load of great voices for this bumper Tuesday episode... Lees meer

The BBC's new Culture Editor, Katie Razzall, was watching the Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries. BBC China's John Sudworth and Kerry Allen have been following the tale of the tennis legend, Peng Shuai. And Jacob McLaughlin, from Manchester, really knows how to host an online karaoke gig!

Today's Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan, Ben Cooper, Rachel Judah and Ros Jones. The studio director was Emma Crowe.

The Pig Idea

22 november 2021 · 24 min

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The PM says Peppa Pig World is his "kind of place" in a pork-ward speech today... Adam, Laura and Chris get together to chew it all through. Also, Dr Katya Adler joins from Brussels (to complete the Brexitcast crew) and explains what's been going on with the protests in Europe. Lees meer

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham, Rosamund Jones and Georgia Coan. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Simon says, Marr goes

19 november 2021 · 35 min

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As lockdowns are reintroduced in Europe, Katya and Adam discuss soaring infection rates with Professor Hendrik Streeck of the Institute of Virology in Bonn. Lees meer

Plus, as Andrew Marr announces he’s leaving the BBC, we find out what he thinks Adam should be reading.

Also, Simon Reeve talks rural poverty, wiggly rivers and curried squirrel in Cumbria. And Newscasters remember Ghostbusters – aka Phantom Breakers (if you get lost in translation).

Newscast was made by Ben Cooper, Danny Wittenberg, Sally Abrahams, Serena Tarling, Rosamund Jones, Ali Gee and Emma Crowe.

Mind the Gap

19 november 2021 · 30 min

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There are accusations of betrayal as the HS2 rail extension to Leeds is scrapped. Train enthusiast, David Brewer, who has visited all the railway stations in the UK, shares his thoughts about how the money should be spent. Lees meer

Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, admits to Laura K that he’s frustrated over the situation with trade and Northern Ireland.

And Adam, Laura and Chris explain changes to the cap on the cost of social care.

Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg and Sally Abrahams. The assistant editor was Alison Gee and the editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

MPs’ booster jobs

17 november 2021 · 34 min

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There's been a heated row in parliament today about MP's taking on second jobs... Adam and Laura chat it through. Lees meer

The BBC's Sima Kotecha and her mum, Hansa, are back! We discuss the huge public reaction to former Yorkshire cricketer, Azeem Rafiq’s, emotional testimony on Tuesday.

And the cost of living has surged at its fastest pace in almost 10 years. Another friend of the pod, Bloomberg’s Lizzy Burden, explains how it’s affecting everything from crisps to second-hand cars.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Cassie Galpin. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Fresh Airbnb

16 november 2021 · 32 min

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Are we going through the biggest change in travel since the invention of the aeroplane? The boss of Airbnb pops in on Newscast... Lees meer

Adam bumps into the absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley, who is having a very good day.

And we find out what’s going on with the Belarus-Poland border crisis (and how the implications are trickling down the political pipeline) with the BBC's Nick Beake.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Georgia Coan, Alix Pickles and Serena Tarling. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Louis Theroux

15 november 2021 · 34 min

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When Adam met… one of his heroes he talked to him about life in lockdown, good interview techniques and how to make a hit podcast! Lees meer

As well as Louis Theroux, in this episode Adam is chatting to Fergus about the latest Covid news (there’s lots today) and also the BBC’s Gordon Corera, who explains what happened at the Liverpool Women's Hospital explosion on Sunday.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Alix Pickles and Sally Abrahams. The studio director was Ash Taylor and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.