Alle afleveringen van Newscast – pagina 39 van 40

Dear Fiona Bruce

25 januari 2021 · 31 min

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What should you do if you find yourself checking the bulletins at bedtime? Fiona Bruce is the subject of the latest “Dear Deidre”. And BBC Scotland’s new Political Editor, Glenn Campbell, joins Adam and Laura to celebrate Burns Night… by talking about the future of the United Kingdom. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Daniel Wittenberg
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Ruby Wax

22 januari 2021 · 31 min

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Ruby Wax gives us her thoughts for looking after your mental health in a pandemic. And, we hear from Vicki and Hugh after the government warned that the new coronavirus variant could be more deadly than the last. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Cristina Criddle, Georgia Coan, Rick Kelsey, Alix Pickles
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

21 Days Later

21 januari 2021 · 39 min

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The Brexitcast band has come together again and this time they've got Midge Ure from Ultravox with them! Three weeks since the end of the Brexit transition, Adam, Laura, Chris and Katya come together to talk about what the impact of Brexit has been for business owners, lorry drivers and touring musicians. Lees meer

Studio Director: Mike Regaard
Producer: Georgia Coan
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Hey Joe

20 januari 2021 · 35 min

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Biden, what you gonna do? Adam and Laura go transatlantic with the BBC’s Nick Bryant in Washington and a former US Deputy Ambassador to the UK, Lewis Luken. What could the impact of a Biden presidency be on life in the UK? Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Georgia Coen, Rick Kelsey, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Court Room Drama

19 januari 2021 · 33 min

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Large backlogs in criminal courts means some crimes from last year, will not go before a jury until 2022. Barrister Alexandra Wilson drops in, to tell us she’s frustrated to see some courts being used to film dramas, rather than hear real cases, that are piling up because of the pandemic. Lees meer

And we ask: how do you make smart motorways smarter?

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Georgia Coen
Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Newscast Sea Shanty

18 januari 2021 · 35 min

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Sea shanties are flooding social media, so we wrote our own for Newscast.
More than four million people have now had Covid vaccines - but why is the rollout 'lumpy'? Laura Kuenssberg and Hugh Pym give us the latest.
We also hear from Moscow, where President Putin's fiercest critic has been arrested.
And as influencers come under fire for trips to Dubai, we speak to the man who links them up with advertising opportunities. Lees meer

Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
Producers: Georgia Coan and Cristina Criddle
Episode Editor: Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Vaccinating Henry

15 januari 2021 · 32 min

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Two men's journey through the snow. Newscaster Paul describes how he felt walking his 82-year-old neighbour, Henry, through the snow to get vaccinated. And the BBC's Sima Kotecha (with her her mum, Hansa Kotecha) join Adam to talk through why fake news could be causing people from British South Asian communities to reject the vaccine. Lees meer

Producer: Alix Pickles
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Brazilian Axe

14 januari 2021 · 37 min

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How worried should we be about the Brazilian Covid variant? Well, the government is concerned enough to ban travel to the UK from South America and Portugal. But there's some good news on immunity if you’ve had Covid, and evidence that the vaccine may also stop you passing it on to others. Lees meer

And the new boss of Unison, Christina McAnea, drops in for a chat.

Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Alix Pickles, Rick Kelsey
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Covfather

13 januari 2021 · 33 min

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On the day that hundreds of alleged members of Italy's most powerful mafia group go on trial, Adam is joined by documentary filmmaker, Tobias Jones, to explain how the mobsters may be taking advantage of the pandemic. And we talk to Marcel Levi, Chief Executive of University College London Hospitals, about the mental health of NHS workers at the moment. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Rick Kelsey, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Keeping the faith (online)

12 januari 2021 · 34 min

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Hugh, Vicki and Adam are joined by the charismatic Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, after many churches close to prevent the transmission of the virus during group worship. And head teacher at St. George’s Community Primary School in Gainsborough, Katie Barry, explains how free school meals are being provided with more children now at home. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Georgia Coen
Senior Producer: Rick Kelsey
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Bez is yet to come

11 januari 2021 · 31 min

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Adam is joined by Happy Mondays star, Bez, who’s planning on launching his own “buzzin’” online fitness classes.
Laura and Fergus discuss vaccines, restrictions, and a controversial Boris bike ride.
And the BBC’s Zoe Kleinman explains what’s going on with the social media platform, Parler. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Alix Pickles
Episode Editor: Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Bitcoin: Hype or digital gold?

8 januari 2021 · 31 min

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Adam is joined by Nathaniel Popper, author of the book Digital Gold, to explain Bitcoin's latest boom. And on the day the UK reported the biggest daily death toll since the pandemic began, Fergus tells us about the latest vaccine to be approved and we hear how the new "Test and Fly" scheme will work for travellers, with John Holland-Kaye, the Heathrow Airport boss. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Rick Kelsey
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Delivering the vaccine

7 januari 2021 · 36 min

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James and Adam hear dramatic tales from GP Silvana McCaffrey about her part in delivering the Covid-19 vaccine. And after a troubling week for America we speak with Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace about the future of her party following the Washington riots. Lees meer

Studio Direction: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz, Rick Kelsey and Georgia Coan
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

NHS on the brink

6 januari 2021 · 33 min

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Fergus takes us inside the intensive care unit at University College Hospital in London for the third time since the pandemic started. With three times as many critically ill patients in the hospital as normal, how much longer can staff keep going like this? And the BBC's Branwen Jeffreys explains why teacher grades are going to be used to replace cancelled GCSEs and A-levels in England this summer. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Georgia Coan
Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Missing Tycoon

5 januari 2021 · 34 min

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As the UK’s Covid cases top 60,000 for the first time, and Professor Whitty says one in 50 people now have the virus, our Health Editor Hugh Pym joins us to go through the latest numbers. Our Business Editor Simon Jack fills us in on the latest business grants announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and our Asia Correspondent Karishma Vaswani tells us the story of Jack Ma, a Chinese tycoon who has gone missing without a trace. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Georgia Coan, Ben Weisz
Editor: Dino Sofos

Johnson's No More Tiers

5 januari 2021 · 31 min

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As Boris Johnson announces another national lockdown for England, Laura, Adam and Fergus discuss the latest measures, the impact on schools, and the new vaccine.
And we hear from Dr Coralie Carle about the current pressure on NHS hospitals. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Georgia Coan, Alix Pickles
Episode Editor: Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Weighing up the deal

30 december 2020 · 35 min

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Adam, Chris, Laura and Katya weigh up the UK's post-Brexit trade deal after MPs approve it in a parliamentary vote. And Fergus joins us, on the day the UK approves the vaccine developed by the University of Oxford. Lees meer

Producer: Rick Kelsey
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

2020 Vision

28 december 2020 · 38 min

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In January this year, Brexitcasters packed out the BBC's Radio Theatre as Britain left the EU. Who'd have thought that eleven months later, we'd all be Newscasters, experts in the R number, PCR testing and Tiers? Lees meer

It's also been the year of Black Lives Matter, long drives to Barnard Castle and Hugh Bonneville dramatically reading out Girls Aloud lyrics. So join Adam, Fergus and Laura as we take one last look - and bid good riddance - to 2020.

Thank you for listening, and we wish you all a Happy New Year!

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Episode producer: Ben Weisz
Newscast production team: Sej Asar, Georgia Coan. Jo Deahl, Rick Kelsey, Natalie Ktena, Harriet Noble, Alix Pickles, Frankie Tobi, Ione Wells
Assistant Editors: Sam Bonham and Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Cod Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

24 december 2020 · 37 min

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1,645 days after the UK voted to leave the EU and 328 days after we actually departed, a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU has finally been agreed. Adam, Laura, Chris and Katya gather on the night before Christmas to talk through how the months of disagreements over fishing rights and future business rules ended. Lees meer

By the way… there’s still so much we don’t know. We’ll be back. Merry Brexmas!

Studio Director: Mike Regaard
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Nigella at the Newscast Christmas party

23 december 2020 · 51 min

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Our studio might be in Tier 4 but no one can stop us having a virtual Newscast Christmas party! Emily Maitlis and Nigella Lawson are here to help with Christmas dinner for one and Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw joins us to share his favourite Covid-secure party songs of 2020. Lees meer

BYO // Christmas hats compulsory // RSVP to newscast@bbc.co.uk

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Alix Pickles
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Eels in Blankets?

22 december 2020 · 33 min

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As lorry drivers learn they'll be allowed to cross the Channel into France with a negative Covid test, the gang asks if lateral flow tests are fit for that purpose. Professor Jon Deeks is on hand to explain the evidence. Lees meer

And Dr Adler drops in with an update on Brexit talks - will they ever end?

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Ben Weisz
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Bleak Midwinter

21 december 2020 · 32 min

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More than 40 countries have banned flights from the UK as we learn more about the new variant of coronavirus that's spreading. There's disruption at Dover, and yes, somebody mentioned the B-word... Thank goodness for the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, James Gallagher and Simon Jack who’ve joined Adam to talk it all through. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Unpack Your Bags

19 december 2020 · 25 min

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Christmas rules are tightened in England, Scotland and Wales - and a new tier four will be introduced in areas including London, Kent, Essex and Bedfordshire. Boris Johnson announced the changes for England at a Downing Street briefing as scientists warn that a new coronavirus variant is spreading more rapidly. Chris, Laura and Fergus get together for this emergency episode. Lees meer

DEAD RINGERS RETURN!

18 december 2020 · 30 min

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On the day new long Covid advice comes out, we talk with Dr. Elizabeth Kendrick, who runs a specialist clinic. As Northern Ireland heads into the strictest UK lockdown yet, Stephen Nolan explains what’s different. And it’s Jon and Jan giving their favourite impressions of 2020. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Georgia Coen, Alix Pickles
Output Editor: Rick Kelsey
Editor: Dino Sofos

Change Your Plans

17 december 2020 · 33 min

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As the Home Secretary Priti Patel tells us to not to travel for Christmas, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford joins us for a frank conversation about the difficulties Wales is having getting Coronavirus under control. Lees meer

And of course there's another Brexit update...and no, this one isn't decisive, either.

Studio Director: Ged Sudlow
Producers: Ben Weisz, Lucy Boast, Frankie Tobi, Georgia Coan
Editor: Dino Sofos

Have Yourself a Merry LITTLE Christmas

16 december 2020 · 31 min

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On the day that Boris Johnson called for a shorter and smaller Christmas, Laura and Fergus explain why the government's message is both the same and also different to what they said before. And we dispel some anti-vax myths after one Newscaster got in touch about a leaflet she got through her door. Lees meer

Studio Director: Russell Newlove
Producers: Georgia Coan, Rick Kelsey
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

China’s Forced Labour Camps

15 december 2020 · 30 min

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With calls for tighter coronavirus restrictions over Christmas, plans for the UK’s four nations to allow three households to meet are coming under strain. BBC Wales’s political editor Felicity Evans explains why there’s pressure in both directions. Branwen Jeffreys is back to tell us about the row over schools staying open before the holidays. And John Sudworth talks us through his latest investigation, which raises the worrying prospect that clothes in our shops could contain cotton picked by forced labour in China. Lees meer

Studio Director: Jonathan Greer
Producers: Ben Weisz, Georgia Coan
Output Editor: Rick Kelsey
Editor: Dino Sofos

London Stalling

14 december 2020 · 30 min

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Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg and Hugh Pym to chat the ins and outs of London's move into England’s highest Covid tier this Wednesday. Dr Naomi Forrester-Soto assures us we probably don't need to worry about the “new variant” of coronavirus. And as blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men are to be relaxed across the UK, Dr Joseph Heskin explains why this is a big moment - both as a doctor, and as a new potential LGBT donor. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz, Georgia Coan
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Griefcast’s Cariad Lloyd

11 december 2020 · 28 min

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It’s been a year where many of us have lost a loved one. How do you deal with grief, or start to talk about it? Griefcast’s Cariad Lloyd joins Adam to guide us through. Lees meer

Meanwhile, James drops by with new tier rumours, vaccine news, and the truth about whether Russians are being asked to choose their shots.

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Georgia Coan, Ben Weisz
Output Editor: Rick Kelsey
Editor: Dino Sofos

Meecro-wah-vey Ready Deal

10 december 2020 · 32 min

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Boris Johnson says there is now a "strong possibility" of a no-deal. The Brexitcasters are back AGAIN, this time joined by former International Trade Secretary, Dr.Liam Fox. Lees meer

Studio Director: Ged Sudlow
Producers: Rick Kelsey and Georgia Coan
Editor: Dino Sofos

Turbot charged talks

10 december 2020 · 36 min

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As Boris Johnson's dinner with Ursula von der Leyen risks turning into a Last Supper for UK-EU trade talks, the Brexitcast gang reunite to discuss whether a deal is salvageable. Lees meer

And as the vaccine rollout continues with new warnings for those suffering severe allergies, Sir Bob Geldof drops in to explain why he's an evangelist for the jabs.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Ben Weisz and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Vaccino (with an extra shot)

8 december 2020 · 31 min

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A great day for science, a bad day for Covid-19. As the first Pfizer vaccines are given to patients in the UK, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine publishes its data. Adam and Fergus chat to virologist Dr Elisabetta Groppelli about how the rollout might go - and learn some Italian while they're at it. Lees meer

Jenny Hill has the latest from the prosecutors in Berlin trying to build a case against the suspect in the case of Madeleine McCann. And in honour of William Shakespeare, whose namesake got the vaccine today, we've rewritten one of his great monologues for the Covid age.

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Rick Kelsey, Ben Weisz, Alix Pickles
Editor: Dino Sofos

Brexitcast: Bitchy Corners

7 december 2020 · 35 min

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Boris Johnson will head to Brussels this week to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a last ditch effort to salvage a post-Brexit trade deal. But is a breakthrough possible? Activate Brexitcast! Lees meer

And could snowy UK winters could become a thing of the past? Justin Rowlatt tells us how the UK’s climate could change where you live.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Alix Pickles
Editor: Dino Sofos

Mask of the Day

4 december 2020 · 34 min

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The BBC's Dan Roan joins Adam to discuss the return of football fans to professional games in England as well as the Premier League rescue package for clubs in lower divisions. And James Gallagher provides the latest on testing. Where can people get a test and are rapid lateral flow tests all they’re cracked up to be? Lees meer

Producers: Alix Pickles, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Brexitcast: Private Party

3 december 2020 · 31 min

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The chances of a breakthrough in the post-Brexit trade negotiations are “receding” according to Laura’s secret squirrel source - so we’ve sounded the Brexitcast klaxon! Lees meer

And Tony Blair joins us to talk Brexit, vaccines and why he doesn’t watch political dramas on TV - especially ones featuring Tony Blair.

Studio Director: William Allott
Producers: Rick Kelsey; Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi
Editor: Dino Sofos

VA Day

2 december 2020 · 24 min

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The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been judged safe for use in the UK, and will start to be rolled out next week. Adam is joined by BBC Health Editor Hugh Pym, Professor of Immunology Deborah Dunn-Walters and GP Dr Amir Khan to answer Newscasters’ questions. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Sej Asar and Harriet Noble
Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey
Editor: Dino Sofos

New Tiers' Eve

1 december 2020 · 30 min

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England's national lockdown was, in the end, replaced with the Government's tougher tier system of local restrictions. Restrictions called "stupid" and poorly-targeted by some of its own backbenchers. Vicki and Adam discuss why those rebels spoke up. Lees meer

Some of those politicians have been throwing around bed occupancy figures - but there are better ways to talk about how full a hospital is. Dr Coralie Carle explains.

And as the BBC reveals that people in deprived parts of England were almost twice as likely to die during the height of lockdown than people in richer areas, Ed Thomas and Father Alex Frost join us to reflect on how those pressures are being felt in Burnley.

If you've been affected by any of what you hear in this edition, help is available. Find out more at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Ben Weisz, Rick Kelsey
Editor: Dino Sofos

STopshop

30 november 2020 · 31 min

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On the day that Arcadia, the owner of Topshop and Dorothy Perkins, goes into administration, the BBC's Simon Jack discusses what went wrong. And with SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon addressing her party conference, the BBC's Sarah Smith joins Adam to talk about what 2021 could hold for the prospect of Scottish independence. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Guy Garvey’s Glastonbury Taskforce

27 november 2020 · 33 min

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Elbow frontman Guy Garvey pops in to explain why artists want a fairer slice of the streaming pie - and to discuss whether festivals are back for 2021. Lees meer

After exciting vaccine news earlier this week, some people had questions about the data from the Oxford-AstraZeneca study. Adam and Fergus try to answer some of them with help from Professor Jennifer Rogers.

And legendary LGBT venue G-A-Y explains why it’s partnering up with McDonalds to keep its doors open in Tier 2.

Studio Manager: Mike Reggard
Producers: Rick Kelsey, Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Tier Drop

26 november 2020 · 32 min

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More than 23 million people in England will be placed in the highest tier 3 category of coronavirus restrictions, when the national lockdown ends next Wednesday. Adam, Laura and Chris talk through the new tougher tier system, and the government’s methods for choosing which areas move up and down the scale. And, former Conservative Education and International Development Secretary Justine Greening joins tells us why she believes not enough is being done to “level-up” the country, both at home and abroad. Lees meer

Producers: Patrick Baker, Georgia Coan, Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

We’ve Only Just Begun

25 november 2020 · 32 min

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The economic battle after the Covid shock has only just begun. Richard Hughes from the Office for Budget Responsibility joins Laura and Adam to discuss the Spending Review. And after the death of Diego Maradona, we mourn the footballing legend with Mark Chapman and ex-England international Trevor Steven. Lees meer

Studio Manager: Emma Close
Producers: Rick Kelsey, Ben Weisz, Sej Asar, Jo Deahl
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

(Not) Home Alone

24 november 2020 · 29 min

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The news we've all been waiting for... three households can mix over Christmas in the UK. Adam, Vicki and Fergus take us through the festive yules... I mean rules. Lees meer

And Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, tells us why he thinks the stricter tiers system is a disaster for pubs, and why you might need a 'vaccine passport' to get into a festival next summer.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Rick Kelsey (new boy!), Jo Deahl, Georgia Coan
Editor: Dino Sofos

''Tis the Season To Be Jolly Careful'

23 november 2020 · 29 min

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The vaccine developed by the University of Oxford is highly effective at stopping people developing Covid-19 symptoms, a large trial shows. And the Prime Minister announces that gyms and non-essential shops in all parts of England will be allowed to reopen when lockdown ends next month. Adam is joined by Laura and Fergus to discuss the latest. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Jo Deahl, Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Sej Asar
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Got a question? Email newscast@bbc.co.uk...

'Wagatha Christie'

20 november 2020 · 32 min

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Adam is joined by the BBC's Sinéad Garvan to discuss the latest in the "Wagatha Christie" row. And Paul Johnson, from the Institute of Fiscal Studies, decodes next week's government spending review so you don't have to... Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Sticking with Prit?

19 november 2020 · 32 min

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As Laura learns that Home Secretary Priti Patel appears to have been found in breach of the ministerial code - usually enough to quit Government - what will the Prime Minister do? Lees meer

Fergus is back - and while he might not be able to promise Adam and Chris the festivities they were hoping for this Christmas - he can bring more exciting vaccine news, this time about the Oxford-AstraZeneca study.

And the gang are joined by former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, to talk leadership, lawsuits, and Christmas card lists.

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Electric Dreams

18 november 2020 · 34 min

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Adam is joined by Chris Stark, from the UK's Climate Change Committee, to discuss the government's green plan. Can it actually be delivered? Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Georgia Coan, Jo Deahl
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Vaxxing 9 to 5

17 november 2020 · 37 min

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Jeremy Corbyn has been readmitted to the Labour Party he led until April. Iain Watson brings us up to speed with reaction from all sides. Lees meer

In other political news - time for a civics lesson for Laura and Adam from Scotland Editor Sarah Smith. The Prime Minister’s walked into another row over devolution - but what is it, exactly?

And as the Government launches its post-Grenfell plan to make sure social housing residents don’t feel ignored again, Inside Housing’s Nathaniel Barker explains what it does and doesn’t achieve.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Jo Deahl and Ben Weisz
Editor: Dino Sofos

Get in touch: newscast@bbc.co.uk

Vax Entertainment

16 november 2020 · 40 min

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Adam, Laura and James discuss the news that the Moderna vaccine has a nearly 95% efficacy rate. Nick Timothy, former joint Chief of Staff to Theresa May, joins us to dissect the latest Cummings and goings at 10 Downing Street. And get your shoulder pads at the ready! We talk the latest 80s-tastic season of The Crown with broadcasting legends Jennie Bond and Simon McCoy. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Jo Deahl
Episode Editor: Frankie Tobi
Editor: Dino Sofos

'Goodbye and good riddance'

13 november 2020 · 36 min

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Peter Sutcliffe, the serial killer who was serving a whole life term for murdering 13 women across Yorkshire and north-west England, has died. Adam is joined by Ex-police officer Bob Bridgestock, who worked on the Sutcliffe case. And the BBC's Sima Kotecha explains why Diwali celebrations may be difficult this year. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Jo Deahl, Alix Pickles, Georgia Coan, Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Brexitcast... You first?

12 november 2020 · 31 min

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With a deadline looming for a deal with the EU, Adam is stalking Michel Barnier, Laura and Chris are avidly following the pandemonium in Downing St, while Katya is getting popcorn emojis from officials in Brussels...it’s just like old times! Lees meer

Brexitcast is back to explain what lies in the way of a post-Brexit trade deal, whether Joe Biden’s election makes it more or less likely to happen, and whether the pandemic is helping or hindering its chances of getting signed off.

Studio Director: Gerard Sudlow
Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi, Patrick Baker
Editor: Dino Sofos