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Cained

11 november 2020 · 32 min

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Laura explains what's happening inside Downing Street on the day Boris Johnson's director of communications, Lee Cain, resigns. And Adam is joined by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sussex to talk about how he is preparing to roll out government’s plan to mass test students. Lees meer

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

The Yes Man of the Moment

10 november 2020 · 41 min

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Adam and Fergus are joined by Professor Sir John Bell, regius professor of medicine at the University of Oxford, to talk about distribution and regulation of the coronavirus vaccine. Lees meer

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

YES! YES! YES! A Vaccine Special

9 november 2020 · 39 min

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Preliminary analysis shows the first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting the virus. Fergus brings us his interview with the developers, Pfizer, and Professor of immunology, Peter Openshaw sets the news in context. And as hopes about the vaccine send global markets skyrocketing, Laura and BBC Business reporter Vishala Sri-Pathma help us understand who are the financial winners and losers. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi and Jo Deahl
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

They Mink It’s All Over

6 november 2020 · 30 min

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Authorities in Denmark have found a mutated form of coronavirus in the country's mink farms. Should we be concerned? Dr Claire Standley joins James and Adam to explain the science behind mink and coronavirus. Lees meer

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

Ed Balls

5 november 2020 · 30 min

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As counting continues in the US presidential election, former politician and documentary maker Ed Balls shares the insights he learned meeting Trump supporters for his recent series. Lees meer

Chris and Vicki discuss the Government's about turn on the furlough scheme's return - responding to circumstance or last-minute decision?

And if, like us, you've an ear for slide sass - you'll LOVE the latest from the Downing St press conference.

Studio Director: Gerard Sudlow
Producer: Ben Weisz, Patrick Baker, Sej Asar
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Get in touch - newscast@bbc.co.uk

The Key States of It

4 november 2020 · 34 min

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The result of the US election will come down to the undeclared battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Anna Foster from Ohio to discuss the latest in the US election. And Heidi Larson, from the Vaccine Confidence Project, explains how to address concerns people have with the coronavirus vaccine. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Jo Deahl
Output Editor: Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Oh, Vienna

3 november 2020 · 37 min

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Another terror attack on a major European city. This time it's Vienna, where a suspected islamist extremist opened fire. It's a city Katya Adler knows well - she joins Adam and Frank Gardner to discuss the apparent rise in these incidents, and the challenges facing Europe's leaders in deciding how to respond. Lees meer

Liverpool is to be the test case for mass testing - Mayor Joe Anderson explains how it's going to work, while Adam and Fergus pore through the new lockdown restrictions, hot off the press - and attempt to answer your questions about how they'll work.

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl
Editor: Dino Sofos

'Hanging by a thread'

2 november 2020 · 35 min

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Last week Fergus described the "positive" mood in a Newcastle Covid ward. Now, one week on, it’s a very different story in Liverpool as the intensive care units struggle to cope. And Johnny Depp has lost his libel case against the Sun newspaper over an article that called him a "wife beater". The BBC’s Helena Wilkinson talks Adam through the ruling. Lees meer

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

Lockdown 2.0

31 oktober 2020 · 33 min

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On the day that the PM announces a four-week lockdown in England, Adam, Laura, Chris and Fergus discuss what we know and what it all means. Lees meer

Studio Director: Danny Cox
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Strain in Spain

30 oktober 2020 · 32 min

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Adam and James are joined by Dr Emma Hodcroft from the University of Basel to discuss the new coronavirus strain which was discovered in Spain. And the Castermind quiz returns for a second week. Lees meer

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

Corbinned

29 oktober 2020 · 34 min

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Labour has suspended Jeremy Corbyn from the party over his reaction to a highly critical report on anti-Semitism. Lees meer

Adam, Vicki Young and Nick Watt discuss what's in the long-awaited EHRC report. How did a party that prides itself on anti-racism ended up breaching the Equality Act? And is this the start of a civil war in the party?

And how is France dealing with another grim terrorist attack and impending lockdown?

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz and Frankie Tobi
Editor: Dino Sofos

Lockdown! Part Deux

29 oktober 2020 · 34 min

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France and Germany have announced today they will both reintroduce national restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. Katya joins Adam to talk through the situation on the continent. And, will a second wave in the UK be worse than the first? James Gallagher explains the concerns of some senior scientific advisers. Lees meer

And as the five migrants who drowned trying to cross the Channel are all named as members of the same family, BBC Persia’s Jiyar Gol tells us what we know about them, and others trying to make the same journey.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Pick ’N Don’t Mix

27 oktober 2020 · 32 min

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Adam is joined by Professor Dame Anne Johnson, who’s about to take over as president of the Academy of Medical Sciences. She joins our Health Editor Hugh Pym to discuss the latest pandemic figures, and whether the public are getting the message about social distancing. Lees meer

And as the inquiry into the Scottish Government’s handling of allegations against Alex Salmond heats up, Sarah Smith puts it in context, and explains why it could prove tricky for the First Minister.

Studio Director: Frank McWeeny
Producers: Ben Weisz, Sej Asar, Jo Deahl
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Fergus is positive

26 oktober 2020 · 32 min

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Back in April, there were fears the NHS would be overwhelmed by the number of people needing treatment for Covid-19. Six months on, Fergus Walsh is back in an intensive care unit speaking to staff and patients. How is everyone coping this time round? And, will the government to change its policy on free school meals? As pressure mounts from both the public and some Conservative MPs, the BBC’s Jessica Parker talks us through the latest. Lees meer

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

Get in touch: newscast@bbc.co.uk

Castermind

23 oktober 2020 · 34 min

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Newscaster JR is the first contestant in the first ever Newscast quiz. And why is Beyonce posting about the Nigeria Sars protests? The BBC's Mayeni Jones joins Adam to discuss what is going on in Lagos. Lees meer

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

Get in touch: newscast@bbc.co.uk

George Osborne

22 oktober 2020 · 36 min

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The former Chancellor tells us that Boris Johnson should be more "realistic" about the pandemic and that the government is guilty of "optimism bias". Lees meer

Also, former doctor, bestselling author and comedian, Adam Kay, talks to Adam, Laura and Chris about his new West End show.

Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz
Editor: Dino Sofos

Sodcast

21 oktober 2020 · 33 min

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Adam is joined by the BBC's James Vincent to discuss the reaction in South Yorkshire on the day that tier three restrictions are announced. And Laura helps translate her interview with Lord Mark Sedwill, the ex-head of the civil service. How surprised should we be with what he said? Lees meer

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

Get in touch: newscast@bbc.co.uk

Manchester united?

20 oktober 2020 · 37 min

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Tier 3 rules will be imposed on Greater Manchester from Friday, the prime minister has announced. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young and Kevin Fitzpatrick to discuss the day's events. And Professor Peter Openshaw, from Imperial College London, explains why the UK is pushing ahead to be the first country to carry out “human challenge” studies where up to 90 healthy people will be deliberately exposed to Covid-19. Lees meer

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

Firebreakstarter

19 oktober 2020 · 40 min

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The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, tells us about his 'short, sharp, firebreak' lockdown. Laura and Chris join Adam for some riveting Brexit updates. And Emma Barnett tells us what living with the debilitating condition endometriosis is like. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Jo Deahl and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos

Always Take Your Tiers With You

16 oktober 2020 · 30 min

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As Lancashire becomes the latest area to move into the ‘very-high’ restrictions tier, the Prime Minister has warned that he may ‘intervene’ if new measures for Greater Manchester are not agreed. Adam is joined by Vicki and James to talk through the latest. Lees meer

And, could ‘No Deal’ be on the cards…? We hear the latest on the Brexit negotiations, as the UK say trade talks with the EU are ‘over’.

Also on the podcast, Rambler and Broadcaster Stuart Maconie tells us about the joys of a good walk.

Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Emma Close

Get in touch at newscast@bbc.co.uk

Real Winter is Coming

15 oktober 2020 · 55 min

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As a row over regional coronavirus restrictions gets heated in England, is it time for a national ‘circuitbreaker’ lockdown? Lees meer

Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar thinks so - he sits on SAGE and directs the Wellcome Trust, and tells Adam and Fergus that without a three week national lockdown, winter could be a bumpy ride.

Chris and Laura are back, too, to discuss the fallout in Westminster from these regional rows - and to explain what to make of Dame Louise Casey’s warning about large scale post-pandemic destitution.

Katya reunites the Brexitcast crew with the latest on EU trade talks.

And Chris Mason’s outro hangs in the balance - as we finally decide whether to ooze it or lose it.

Studio Director: Andy Mills
Producers: Sej Asar, Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Alix Pickles
Editor: Dino Sofos

How do you solve a pandemic, Maria?

14 oktober 2020 · 36 min

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Adam is joined by Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, the Technical Lead on Covid-19 at the World Health Organization. And the BBC’s Stephen Nolan explains the reaction in Northern Ireland after it’s announced that schools will close from Monday. Lees meer

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

Many Questions

13 oktober 2020 · 35 min

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Wipe away your tiers - Newscast is here to answer your questions! Lees meer

Can you still visit others in their support bubbles? Where is the virus spreading? What’s going on with Nightingale Hospitals?

Here to answer your corona queries - Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young, Health Editor Hugh Pym, Newscast’s favourite virologist Dr Elisabetta Groppelli and 5 Live’s Nick Garnett.

Studio Director: Emma Close
Producers: Ben Wesiz and Jo Deahl
Editor: Dino Sofos

Tiers for Fears

13 oktober 2020 · 36 min

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The prime minister has announced a new three-tier system of restrictions in England to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. Adam, Laura and Fergus are joined by Claire Hamilton, the BBC's political reporter for Merseyside, to discuss what the new rules mean. And Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, explains why the support in place for businesses won't be enough. Lees meer

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

David Dimbleby

9 oktober 2020 · 43 min

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Legendary broadcaster and former presenter of BBC Question Time, David Dimbleby, chats to Adam about Iraq, the seductive quality of podcasting and the future of the BBC. Lees meer

And Chris Mason lobbies to keep his creepy outro. #DontLoseTheOoze

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi and Alix Pickles
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

The West(minster) Wing

8 oktober 2020 · 32 min

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Are pubs and restaurants in the North going to be forced to close next week? And meet Westminster’s answer to C.J. Cregg! Lees meer

Studio Directors: Andy Mills and Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz and Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Sober October

7 oktober 2020 · 35 min

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Adam is joined by the BBC's Sarah Smith and Vicki Young to discuss the upcoming closure of all pubs and restaurants in central Scotland. And the BBC's Marianna Spring explains why Facebook are taking tougher action against QAnon conspiracy theory accounts. Lees meer

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

DIY Party Conference

6 oktober 2020 · 36 min

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Newscast attends the virtual Conservative party conference. Adam, Laura and Chris listen to Boris Johnson’s speech and speak to Sir Iain Duncan Smith in the virtual conference hotel bar afterwards. And it obviously wouldn’t be a party conference with some karaoke* Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi, Jo Deahl
Editor: Dino Sofos

*Don’t worry, no BBC journalists actually sang during the making of this episode.

Not Excel-lent

6 oktober 2020 · 32 min

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Jennifer Williams, from the Manchester Evening News, joins Adam to discuss the technical glitch that caused nearly 16,000 cases of coronavirus to be missed. And, as Donald Trump leaves hospital to continue his Covid-19 treatment, the BBC's Fergus Walsh talks us through the various treatments the President has received over the past few days. Lees meer

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

Justice delivered?

2 oktober 2020 · 32 min

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The President has tested positive for coronavirus. If you can't wait for Americast - Emily Maitlis joins Jane with the briefing you need. Lees meer

Newly-minted Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young explains why SNP Margaret Ferrier is facing calls to resign - and is looking increasingly isolated, and not just because she's quarantining. James Gallagher meanwhile explains why even if a vaccine is ready by Christmas, it might take longer to reach your arm.

And the Post Office now says it won't contest dozens of appeals from sub-postmasters convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting - they say wrongly. Was a glitchy computer system to blame? Nick Wallis has been investigating for years - and tells Jane everything he knows.

Presenter: Jane Garvey
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz and Harriet Noble

Spitting Image

2 oktober 2020 · 34 min

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New local restrictions announced today for Liverpool, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough now place a quarter of the UK under some form of ‘local lockdown’. Laura and Chris speak to Andy Preston, the independent Mayor of Middlesbrough, on why he thinks the government is making a mistake.
And, with Spitting Image returning to our screens this weekend, Matt Forde tells us what it was like to voice Donald Trump and Boris Johnson-- in puppet form. Lees meer

Studio Director: Andy Mills
Producers: Frankie Tobi, Seren Jones
Assistant Editor: Emma Close

The UNGA Games

30 september 2020 · 32 min

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The BBC’s Justin Rowlatt explains why China’s announcement at the UN General Assembly could be a significant step in the fight against climate change. And Laura, Fergus and Adam discuss why Boris Johnson says the UK is at a “critical moment” in the coronavirus pandemic. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham

Skill Seekers

29 september 2020 · 34 min

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Boris Johnson has promised “radical” changes to the education system in England to help boost the post-Covid economy. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young and former government advisor, Tom Richmond, to talk about how it might work. Lees meer

Producers: Ben Weisz, Sej Asar
Output Editor: Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham

Sir Ed Davey

28 september 2020 · 33 min

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Adam and Chris take us through the latest Coronavirus news, and talk to Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey about his pledge to be “the voice of carers”. And Americast’s Jon Sopel explains what's what with Donald Trump’s taxes. Lees meer

Studio Director: Russell Newlove
Producers: Harriet Noble, Ben Weisz and Sej Asar
Assistant Editors: Emma Close and Sam Bonham

The Student Pub Quiz

25 september 2020 · 33 min

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Adam hosts this weekend's student pub quiz with Catherine Roys from Teesside University radio station, TUXtra. Play along at home! And the BBC's James Oliver explains what it was like investigating the FinCEN Files. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Seren Jones
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham

So long, furlough, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

24 september 2020 · 30 min

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The chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government’s new economic measures for when the furlough scheme ends next month. Adam and Laura are joined by Simon Jack to look at the choices now facing businesses, and we’re given a maths lesson on how it could work for you by University Challenge’s Bobby Seagull. Plus, BBC tech correspondent Zoe Kleinman answers your questions on the new Track and Trace app that launched today. Lees meer

Producers: Frankie Tobi, Seren Jones
Assistant Editor: Emma Close

Life Newscastic

24 september 2020 · 33 min

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Adam is joined by Professor Jim Al-Khalili from BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific to talk about his recent interviews with Neil Ferguson and Sarah Gilbert. And BBC Scotland Editor Sarah Smith explains the importance of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer refusing to rule out the possibility of supporting a second referendum on Scottish independence. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Alix Pickles, Seren Jones
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham

Another six months

23 september 2020 · 33 min

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Pubs, restaurants and bars are to close at 10pm, and people are told to work from home if they can again in new measures announced today by the prime minister. And, as Sir Keir Starmer gives his first Labour conference speech as leader virtually from Doncaster, Chris Mason tells us why it wasn't just the livestream that made a change from previous years. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close

Been here be 4

21 september 2020 · 32 min

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The UK's coronavirus alert level is being upgraded from 3 to 4. Adam, Laura, Chris and Fergus talk through what it means for the country. And Teesside University student radio station, TUXtra, stages a Newscast takeover. What will Freshers' Week be like for students? Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Sej Asar, Natalie Ktena
Output Editor: Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Short circuit

18 september 2020 · 32 min

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On the day that Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK is now seeing a second wave, we try to figure out what the government means when they say they are considering a "circuit-break" approach for suppressing the spread of coronavirus. Also, we discuss the model Emily Ratajkowski’s viral blog about who owns the rights to her image. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Alix Pickles
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham

Many thanks to New York Magazine’s The Cut podcast for the audio of Emily Ratajkowski used in this episode.

The Test and Trace Race

17 september 2020 · 30 min

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As large parts of the north-east of England are put under further restrictions, and figures today reveal only a third of people are receiving their covid test results within 24 hours, what’s going wrong? Adam, Laura and James ask the former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt about what the backlog could mean for the Winter. And, Samantha Bond reads us extracts of the new book by Lady Sasha Squire that’s got everyone in Westminster talking. Lees meer

Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Nat Ktena, Alix Pickles
Editor: Dino Sofos

Shadow cab rank

16 september 2020 · 29 min

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Who's who in the shadow cabinet? Newsnight’s Nick Watt has the beginner's guide to the Labour frontbench. And, after yesterday's Newscast raised the possibility of loopholes in the testing system, the BBC’s Rachel Schraer explains what's going on. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham

To the Lighthouse (Lab)

15 september 2020 · 38 min

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Why is there a shortage of covid tests? Adam speaks to epidemiologist Alan McNally who was one of the people involved in setting up the Milton Keynes Lighthouse Lab. And as the unemployment rate continues to increase and finding a job is becoming harder, former winner of The Apprentice, Lee McQueen, offers some handy CV tips. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Lead producer: Frankie Tobi
Producers: Ben Weisz and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close

Aye at night

15 september 2020 · 36 min

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The Internal Market Bill, giving government the power to override parts of the Brexit agreement with the EU, passed its first hurdle in a late night Commons vote. Adam and Laura digest the details of the dramatic day at Westminster. Lees meer

And is there life on Venus?

Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi
Output Editor: Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Where R we now?

11 september 2020 · 31 min

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Adam is joined by the BBC's Fergus Walsh and Vicki Young to discuss the government's response to the growing infection rate. And the BBC's Mark Lowen tells us what life is like for migrants and refugees after the fire at the Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

EUltimatum

10 september 2020 · 29 min

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In a Brexitcast reunion, Adam, Laura and Katya ask what can be salvaged from negotiations with the EU that appear to have hit the buffers.
Michel Barnier is back in town - this time it's Laura who gets to say bonjour. Lees meer

And while wildfires turn the sky orange in California, we ask Justin Rowlatt what he makes of a citizens' assembly plan to tackle climate change - and where snotcicles come from.

Studio Director: William Allott
Producer: Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Rule of Six

9 september 2020 · 31 min

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Adam, Laura and Fergus walk through the new, 'simpler' coronavirus restrictions in England - dubbed the 'Rule of Six' by Boris Johnson. The government's top scientists warn they might be with us for a while. And where does the 'Rule of Six' leave S Club 7? Bradley McIntosh tells us. Lees meer

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

Safe Six

8 september 2020 · 35 min

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Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday - with some exemptions - after a steep rise in coronavirus cases. Adam is joined by the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, Fergus Walsh, Branwen Jeffreys and Nick Eardley. Lees meer

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

BREXITCAST IS BACK

7 september 2020 · 38 min

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Brexit is back. So we've fired up the klaxon and brought out the binders. Laura, Katya and Adam discuss the government’s plans for a post-Brexit customs bill, and look ahead to another round of talks starting this week. It's like September 2019 all over again. Lees meer

And how worried should we be about the rise in coronavirus cases? Fergus is back to tell us.

Studio director: Chris Murphy
Producers: Harriet Noble and Ben Weisz
Editor: Dino Sofos

Pret A Danger

4 september 2020 · 40 min

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Adam is joined by Pano Christou, the CEO of Pret A Manger, to discuss the sandwich chain's plan for pandemic survival. And we speak to a suburban cafe that’s thriving in the new normal. Lees meer

Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Harriet Noble, Alix Pickles
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos