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Electioncast: 7/7/2024
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First aired 06/Feb/2020
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In a televised version of the popular podcast, Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, and guests chat about the stories behind the news.
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Season 5 · Season 5
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Electioncast: 6/7/2024
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Electioncast: 4/7/2024
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Electioncast: 3/7/2024
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Electioncast: 2/7/2024
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Electioncast: 1/7/2024
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Electioncast: 30/06/2024
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Electioncast: 27/06/2024
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When It Hits the Fan x The Today Podcast x Newscast
Summary
Three podcasts, one question: How influential is the media on the election? Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits The Fan are coming together for a special election episode. Hosts from all three podcasts will discuss the role of the media in this summer's political campaign. Do newspapers still matter to political campaigns? Do the TV debates change people’s minds? And how much impact is social media really having? The episode features Adam Fleming, Amol Rajan, Alex Forsyth, Marianna Spring, David Yelland and Simon Lewis. This episode was a collaboration between the teams that make Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits the Fan.
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Electioncast: Taxation Trilemmas
Summary
Today, we look at the Conservative Party’s internal betting inquiry and whether the main parties have “ducked” addressing stark choices over public finances. Adam, Chris and Alex chat about the accusation by the Institute for Fiscal Studies that the Conservatives and Labour are engaging in a “conspiracy of silence” over the state of public finances. Also, Rishi Sunak says the Conservative Party is carrying out internal inquiries “in parallel” with the gambling commission. And BBC Ireland correspondent Sara Girvin speaks to us from Northern Ireland about how the Cost of Living and Brexit are impacting voting.
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Electioncast: Rwanda Policy Is 'Crap’, Says Tory Candidate
Summary
Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss how the government is responding to comments from a Tory candidate made at a private event in April, describing the Rwanda policy as ‘crap’. James Sunderland, who’s also a Home Office aide, went on to say the policy will deter migrants from trying to enter the UK by crossing the Channel. Laura’s been talking to the Home Secretary James Cleverly about it on her show. They also discuss an update in the alleged election date betting story.
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What’re the Odds? Alleged Election Betting and Undecided Punters!
Summary
Today, in this podcast recorded live on Radio 4, we’re looking at claims about betting on the election date, and Laura’s been given an internal Labour memo to candidates with warnings about undecided voters. Adam, Paddy and Laura also look at the SNP manifesto and what Nigel Farage has called Reform UK’s ‘contract with the people’.
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Electioncast: Q+A with AF+LK
Summary
Today, we answer your election questions. Adam and Laura answer your questions on PR, election fatigue and much more as part of Your Voice, Your Vote.
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Electioncast: Election Timing Betting Allegations
Summary
Adam, Jo and Laura look at the investigation into election timing betting. Also, discussions on the SNP manifesto, which focuses on Brexit and rejoining the EU, and what Nigel Farage has dubbed Reform UK’s 'contract for the people'.
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Electioncast: The SNP Manifesto & Live in Birmingham
Summary
Today, we look at the SNP manifesto launch, where John Swinney focuses on future independence talks with the UK government. Adam is in Birmingham with Newsnight’s Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt, they are joined by James Cook who’s covering the SNP manifesto launch in Edinburgh. And they discuss Newsnight’s focus on the NHS, plus the news that Rishi Sunak's protection officer has been arrested over alleged election date bets.
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Electioncast: Billionaire Backs Labour
Summary
Today, we look at a billionaire former donor to the Conservative Party who has told Chris Mason he will vote Labour for the first time in his life. John Caudwell, the entrepreneur businessman who founded Phones 4U gave the Tories half a million pounds before the last general election. Caudwell has told Chris that Labour have undergone a “transformation” and that Rishi Sunak is an “absolute dud” in an exclusive interview. And Marianna is back in the studio to talk about the UK Undercover Voters and the political ads they’ve been seeing on their social media feeds.
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Electioncast: Labour Uses the B-Word
Summary
Today, we look at Labour’s plans for business and the Reform Party’s “contract with voters”. Keir Starmer has been speaking about Brexit and a “National Wealth Fund” on the campaign trail while Rishi Sunak has stressed that the Conservatives “can win”. Adam is joined by Alex Forsyth and Simon Jack. And Nigel Farage and Richard Tice have launched Reform UK’s policy plan calling it a “contract with voters” instead of a manifesto.
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Electioncast: A National Health (Service) Check
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Today, we look at what the parties are offering for the NHS and social care, and how they’re going to pay for it. Laura’s been speaking to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting about Labour’s plans. We also hear from transport secretary Mark Harper, and the leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is also explains why independence isn’t front and centre of his campaign. And, want to sound like you know about the football while watching England? Mark Pougatch, main presenter of ITV’s tournament coverage, is on hand.
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Electioncast: How SUPER is a Supermajority?
Summary
Today, we’re looking at warnings from Defence Secretary Grant Shapps about a big Labour majority. Adam, Paddy and Laura also look at Reform UK, which one poll put a point ahead of the Conservatives for the first time.
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Electioncast: Your Voice Your Vote Q&A
Summary
Today, we answer your election questions. Laura, Chris and Paddy are together answering questions on housing, boundary changes and much more as part of Your Voice, Your Vote.
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Electioncast: Welcome to the Manifestival!
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Looking at a week of manifesto launches, rounding up what pledges have been made by the parties so far. Plus, what happened when Jason Donovan met Ed Davey?
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Electioncast: The Labour Manifesto
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Today we look at the Labour Party Manifesto launch and get an update into what the Undercover Voters have been seeing on their social media feeds. Adam speaks to Laura Kuenssberg and Jo Coburn about Labour’s manifesto after it was launched today in Manchester by Keir Starmer. The manifesto promises ‘stability over chaos’ and economic growth - but how do they plan to deliver on those commitments? Adam is also joined by BBC Wales Political reporter Teleri Glyn Jones to talk about the Plaid Cymru manifesto. And Marianna Spring has been investigating the accounts accused of being Vote Reform Bots.
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Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (Part 2)
Summary
Today, we look at the Sky News leaders’ event where the two main party leaders were quizzed on their plans for government. Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer were interviewed by Beth Rigby before facing questions from the studio audience. The Labour leader was grilled on tax rises whilst the prime minister faced tough questions on the NHS and immigration. Adam is joined by former Conservative adviser Jo Tanner and former Labour adviser Tom Hamilton. And the Green Party launched their manifesto with a focus on taxing the wealthy to pay for the NHS and housing.
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Electioncast: The Conservative Manifesto
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Today, we look at the Conservative manifesto launch as Rishi Suank promises a further cut in National Insurance. Unveiling the party’s plans from Silverstone race track, the PM said he would "scrap entirely the main rate of self-employed National Insurance” and that the Conservatives would "keep cutting taxes in the coming years”. Does this all add up? Adam and Chris are joined by BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam and Newsnight Political Editor Nick Watt.
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Electioncast: The Lib Dem Manifesto
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Today, we look at the Liberal Democrat manifesto launch, and the first of a series of BBC leadership interviews - starting with Rishi Sunak. Speaking at a launch in London Lib Dem leader, Ed Davey, called it a “manifesto to save the NHS” and pledged an £8bn package for health and care services in England. Davey also faced questions on the party’s stance on Europe. Plus, in the first of a series of interviews with party leaders, Nick Robinson speaks to Rishi Sunak. To discuss it all Adam and Chris are joined by Vicki Young, deputy political editor.
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Electioncast: Manifesting Manifestos
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Today, Laura is joined by Faisal Islam and James Cook to talk about what we can expect in manifestos this week, and how parties say they’ll pay for policies. They chat about the Conservatives’ announcement on welfare spending, Labour’s plans to build more prisons and Nigel Farage’s response to Rishi Sunak’s D-Day blunder. And we ask why the SNP didn’t mention Scottish independence on Friday’s debate.
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Electioncast: How did Sunak's D-Day Blunder Happen?
Summary
Adam, Laura, and Henry on Rishi Sunak’s week.
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Electioncast: The Big BBC Debate (Analysis!)
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Today, we look at the first BBC election debate, where leading figures from the seven main parties take part.
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Electioncast: Argy Bargy in Basildon and Billericay
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Today, the election campaign quietened down as political figures took part in D-Day commemoration events. Adam, Chris and Laura discuss Lord Cameron’s visit to Normandy, how candidate selection works - and the rush to find candidates in some areas, as well as the Green Party’s NHS policy.
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Electioncast: Starmer Uses the L Word
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Starmer says Sunak lied during the TV debate.
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Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (The Debate Unpacked!)
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Adam, Chris, Alex & Dharshini analyse the first TV debate of the campaign.
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Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (How Do You Win a TV Debate?)
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The Newscast guide to the first debate of the election campaign.
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Electioncast: Farage Runs (Again)
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Nigel Farage to stand in election, and become leader of Reform UK.
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Electioncast: Read My Lips... Migration and the NHS Back on the Agenda
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Laura Kuenssberg has been talking to the health secretary and the shadow home secretary, as the Conservatives promise more GP surgeries, and Labour promises less immigration. Sir Keir Starmer gave details of the policy to The Sun on Sunday. We also discuss the extent to which newspapers will play a role in this election. We also hear about a Lib Dem NHS pledge. And we discuss the Green party, after an interview with one of its co-leaders, Adrian Ramsay. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It is presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Henry Zeffman. It is made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer is Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Electioncast: What is Labour Doing Abbott Candidate Selection?
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Newscast looks at how fighting within the Labour Party over who should be their general election candidates is only the latest turn in a long-running battle between its different political wings. Laura and Paddy look at what it’s meant for the campaign so far, and they discuss the Lib Dem’s strategy. Plus - the team answer questions from Newscasters including, what do polls actually tell us? Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It is presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It is made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer is Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Trump Trumps Over Today’s Campaigning
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How will Trump impact the UK election? And Diane Abbott is allowed to stand as Labour candidate.
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Electioncast: Conservative Defects Again (Again!)
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Adam, Chris, and Laura are joined by Jo Coburn, Politics Live presenter, to discuss the latest defection by a former Conservative MP. They also look at the ongoing argument within the Labour Party about Diane Abbott, and Rishi Sunak’s handling of a question about Partygate.
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Electioncast: What’s Going on with Diane Abbott!?
Summary
Today, we look at the confusion around whether Diane Abbott can stand as a Labour candidate in the general election. Keir Starmer has denied Diane Abbott has been barred from standing for the party, but Abbott told the BBC she has in fact been stopped from standing. Adam and Alex are joined by Newsnight’s Nick Watt to try and get to the bottom of what has happened with the veteran Labour MP. Meanwhile Chris Mason has been travelling with the prime minister in the south West of England and joins the pod. And, Marianna Spring is in the studio to talk about how the political parties are using social media to target voters on TikTok.
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Electioncast: Tory Pension Pledge
Summary
Today, we look at the economic election battle, with spending announcements from the Tories and Labour. Plus, Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner will face no police action in the row over her council house sale. Rishi Sunak has today launched his ‘triple lock plus’: a promise to raise the tax-free pension allowance if he wins the general election. Meanwhile, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that Angela Rayner will not face no further action in the row over her council house sale. Adam and Alex are joined by by chief economics correspondent Dharshini David. And Chris Mason has been to Dover to hear what Nigel Farage, honorary president of Reform UK, has been saying about small boats and the role he will play in the election campaign.
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Electioncast: Pebbledash Semis and Dribbling
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Today, Adam and Chris discuss Keir Starmer’s first major speech of the general election campaign and the latest on Rishi Sunak’s plan to bring back national service for 18-year-olds. The Labour leader delivered a speech which included a detailed account of his upbringing as well as plans for national security. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak showed off his football skills, while he continued his campaign by returning to his plan to bring back national service for teenagers. The Liberal Democrats were on the road with Ed Davey making his way north to Scotland, with the SNP’s John Swinney campaigning in Dumfries.
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Electioncast: Labour's Tax Plan + Rishi Wants You
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Today, Laura, Paddy, and Adam discuss Labour’s tax pledge and the Conservative plan to bring back mandatory national service. Rachel Reeves says there will be no rises in income tax or national insurance if Labour wins the general election - but spending cuts have not been ruled out. James Cleverly says the Tory national service plan would address social fragmentation and get young people 'out of their bubble'.
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Electioncast: How Many More MPs Will Quit?
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Laura and Paddy are back in the Newscast studio as the party leaders spend the weekend campaigning. Rishi Sunak met with veterans in his constituency in North Yorkshire as Sir Keir Starmer campaigned in the West Midlands.
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Electioncast: Michael Gove Votes to Leave
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Today, we look at Keir Starmer kicking off his party’s Scottish campaign, and Jeremy Corbyn confirming he will stand as an independent candidate in Islington North. Plus, a surprise announcement from Michael Gove! Adam is joined by Chris from Westminster and James from Scotland.
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Electioncast: Rwanda... Slogans... and No Farage!
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Rishi Sunak confirms that no deportation flights to Rwanda will set off before the general election. Plus Nigel Farage says he will not run to be a MP.
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Electioncast: IT’S ON!
Summary
Rishi Sunak has called the UK General Election for the 4 July. Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Faisal Islam and Alex Forsyth to discuss the surprise announcement by the Prime Minister this afternoon.
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Starmer's Six Steps!
Summary
Keir Starmer reveals the “first steps” Labour would take if they won the general election. And find out how Rishi Sunak got on when he braved the panel on ITV’s Loose Women.
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12/05/2024
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell, along with Henry Zeffman, chew over the week’s political news.
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No Interest to Cut Rates… yet!
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason look at whether the UK economy has 'turned a corner' and, if so, why interest rates were kept the same. Twenty-four hours on from the shock defection of Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Chris speaks to the former Tory MP.
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05/05/2024
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28/04/2024
Summary
Laura and Paddy, along with Henry Zeffman chew over the week’s political news.
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Rail Britannia
Summary
Adam and Alex talk to shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh about Labour’s plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services. And we hear from comedian Michael Spicer about his new sketch show, No Room.
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The Art of the US/Ukraine Aid Deal
Summary
Laura, Paddy, and Newsnight political editor Nick Watt discuss the US congress vote and Laura’s interview with Claire Coutinho.
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Tory MP Suspended!
Summary
A Tory MP has been suspended. And, Josh Widdicombe on how he tried, and failed, to become a journalist.
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Iran attacks Israel: How will the world respond?
Summary
Israel says the confrontation is 'not over yet'.
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Israel-Gaza: Six months of war
Summary
Laura, Paddy, and Jeremy Bowen, chew over the day's news.
Season 4 · Season 4
Season Overview
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Hunt’s Pension Promise: Triple Lock Will Be In Manifesto
Summary
Laura and Paddy, along with Henry Zeffman chew over the week's political news.
S4E34
Waspi Women Get Stung Again?
Summary
Waspi women, hit by state pension age rise, push for more compensation.
S4E33
When Will the Election Be? (Not 2 May)
Summary
The PM rules out vote on same day as local elections.
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Is There a 'Conspiracy of Silence' over Spending Cuts?
Summary
Quizzing the pensions secretary the day after the Budget.
S4E31
Sadiq Khan on Sarah Everard Murder and Islamophobia
Summary
An independent review finds Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer.
S4E30
Speaker Hoyle on the Brink, Shapps on Ukraine
Summary
More than 60 MPs say they have no confidence in the speaker of the House of Commons.
S4E29
Was The Recession Inevitable?
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason on the UK falling into a recession, and is Taylor Swift the most influential person in the world?
S4E28
Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
Summary
James Cook and Chris Mason are joined by leader of the Scottish Labour Party Anas Sarwar.
S4E27
Has the Government Changed its Mind Over Tax Cuts?
Summary
The chancellor says there’s likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the Budget.
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Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock and a Traitor Joins
Summary
Can Labour follow through on their poll lead and win a majority at the general election?
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18/01/2024
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason take a look at whether the world is less safe.
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Rwanda Bill Revolt (again)
Summary
James Cook and Chris Mason talk to Robert Jenrick ahead of the Rwanda bill’s return to parliament.
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Parliament: End of Term Report
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason look at the big questions hanging over Westminster as MPs prepare to break for Christmas recess.
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Sunak Defends Rwanda Plan
Summary
Rishi Sunak defends his Rwanda plan. Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the controversial bill and the Conservative reaction.
S4E21
Sadiq Khan on Alistair Darling, COP and Xmas Trees
Summary
Adam Fleming chats to Labour mayor of London Sadiq Khan about Alistair Darling, COP28, Ulez and the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree.
S4E20
The Energy Price Cap with Martin Lewis
Summary
Martin Lewis, the money saving expert, joins Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to chat about what the energy price cap means for consumers.
S4E19
A Week is a Long Time in Politics
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason wrap up a whirlwind week in Westminster.
S4E18
Suella Braverman: Home Secretary Under the Hammer?
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Is Suella Braverman facing the sack? Adam and Chris talk through what’s happening between the home secretary and Rishi Sunak.
S4E17
The Covid Inquiry Enquiries
Summary
Discussing this week's evidence at the Covid Inquiry with Adam Fleming and Laura Kuenssberg.
S4E16
AI: Nothing to 'Lose Sleep Over'?
Summary
Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth chat artificial intelligence with Professor Hannah Fry and Professor Gina Neff.
S4E15
Israel-Gaza: Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen
Summary
Chris Mason, Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen on Rishi Sunak's visit to Israel.
S4E14
David Baddiel on Israel and Antisemitism
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Adam is joined by comedian and author, David Baddiel, to discuss antisemitism in the UK.
S4E13
Why does the PM want to ban buying cigarettes?
Summary
Why does Rishi Sunak want to ban people buying cigarettes? Chris Mason and Adam Fleming discuss.
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Reacting to Laurence Fox's comments on GB News
Summary
Adam and Chris meet GB News presenter Nana Akua to discuss the reaction to Laurence Fox's comments.
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What next for the Murdoch empire?
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Rupert Murdoch stepping down and the fallout from the PM’s net zero announcement.
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06/07/2023
Summary
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner speaks to Adam Fleming and Chris Mason about her party's education policy. Plus a discussion about the launch of a new social media app, Threads.
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Special Report of the Privileges Committee
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Boris Johnson's allies being criticised by the Privileges Committee and the Court of Appeal decision on the government's Rwanda policy.
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22/06/2023
Summary
Money expert Martin Lewis and education secretary Gillian Keegan join Adam Fleming to talk about the latest rise in interest rates.
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The Partygate Report
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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and former Conservative adviser Salma Shah on the Partygate report, which says Boris Johnson deliberately misled the Commons over lockdown parties.
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The Atlantic Declaration
Summary
Broadcaster Andrew Neil talks to Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth about Rishi Sunak’s Atlantic Declaration. Also, international editor Jeremy Bowen has the latest on Ukraine.
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25/05/2023
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Sewage Happens
Summary
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joins James Cook and Tina Daheley.
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11/05/2023
Summary
Newscast and Eurovisioncast come together for a special episode. Hosted by Adam Fleming, Måns Zelmerlöw, Nina Warhurst, Daniel Rosney and Ngunan Adamu.
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27/04/2023
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Prime Minister Considers Bullying Report
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Sir Alex Allan, former adviser on ministers’ interests, joins Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the report into allegations that justice secretary Dominic Raab bullied staff.
Season 3 · Season 3
Season Overview
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The New Plan for Net Zero
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Is the UK's climate strategy enough? And Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby talks food and obesity.
S3E35
TikTok Banned From UK Parliament
Summary
Former Conservative leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, talks Partygate, China and TikTok.
S3E34
NHS Striking a Deal?
Summary
Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, talks to Adam and Chris about the Budget and NHS pay deal.
S3E33
Sex Education: What's Taught in School?
Summary
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan on sex education, teacher strikes and small boats.
S3E32
Matt Hancock's Leaked WhatsApps
Summary
Journalist Isabel Oakeshott explains why she leaked Matt Hancock’s Covid messages. Adam Fleming and Chris Mason also talk to author Michael Rosen about his experience of Covid and World Book Day.
S3E31
Labour’s Five “Missions" Unveiled
Summary
What are they and what does it mean for us all? Adam Fleming, Victoria Derbyshire, and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the Labour Party’s "five national missions"
S3E30
Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey
Summary
Baroness Amos discusses humanitarian aid in the wake of earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, where more than 20,000 people are known to have died. Adam Fleming and Chris Mason also chat Northern Ireland with Lord Frost.
S3E29
02/02/2023
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason examine the state of the UK economy, and discuss levelling up, strikes and music with Justine Greening and Andy Burnham.
S3E28
26/01/2023
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs and discuss Brexit with Dame Arlene Foster and shadow foreign secretary David Lammy.
S3E27
Scotland's Transgender Reforms
Summary
With Conservative Business Secretary Grant Shapps, Labour's Bridget Phillipson and the SNP's Mhairi Black. Three of the country’s leading politicians are on the podcast talking through some of the biggest political issues right now, including the UK government blocking a Scottish bill for the first time ever. This episode of Newscast was presented by Chris Mason and James Cook and was made by Chris Flynn with Danny Wittenberg. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
S3E26
12/01/2023
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the Online Safety Bill, Eurovision preparations and strikes.
S3E25
15/12/2022
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Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the nationwide nursing strike, and reflect on the past year with Sky’s Beth Rigby and ITV’s Robert Peston.
S3E24
08/12/2022
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Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series, A&E waiting times and strikes over Christmas.
S3E23
02/12/2022
Summary
Victoria Atkins and Stephen Kinnock discuss a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment, and the row over tax breaks for private schools.
S3E22
24/11/2022
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Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss net migration figures and Scottish independence.
S3E21
17/11/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the Autumn Statement and what it means for the economy and household budgets.
S3E20
04/11/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the Bank of England’s interest rate decision, and dealing with grief.
S3E19
28/10/2022
Summary
Analysis of Rishi Sunak’s new government, and actor Shri Patel talks about playing the prime minister in This England.
S3E18
21/10/2022
Summary
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reacts to Liz Truss’s resignation and tells Newscast he has an election manifesto ready to go.
S3E17
Castfest
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Newscast, Americast & Ukrainecast join together to mark the BBC's 100th birthday.
S3E16
13/10/2022
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Chris Mason and Alex Forsyth discuss the political and economic pressure facing the government.
S3E15
06/10/2022
Summary
The Newscast team catches up on the political party conferences with a trio of political editors - the BBC’s Chris Mason, Sky’s Beth Rigby and ITV’s Robert Peston.
S3E14
29/09/2022
Summary
The Newscast team chat with David Dimbleby, Steve Coogan and Conservative MP Bim Afolami about the market turmoil that followed the government’s mini-budget.
S3E13
22/09/2022
Summary
Lighthearted discussion of the week's political events.
S3E12
21/07/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Alex Forsyth and Chris Mason question general secretary of the RMT union Mick Lynch about the rail strikes.
S3E11
14/07/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Victoria Derbyshire and Chris Mason are joined by the former health secretary Matt Hancock to discuss the latest in the Conservative leadership race.
S3E10
07/07/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason and Emma Vardy discuss Boris Johnson’s resignation as Conservative Party leader.
S3E9
30/06/2022
Summary
Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran answers questions from Adam Fleming, Sima Kotecha and Emma Vardy on Ukraine, defence spending and election pacts.
S3E8
23/06/2022
Summary
Victoria Derbyshire, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the sixth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, by-elections and the war in Ukraine.
S3E7
16/06/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Nina Warhurst and Vicki Young discuss the resignation of Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser and the cost of living.
S3E6
09/06/2022
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Adam Fleming, Jo Coburn and Emma Vardy are joined by deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner to discuss leadership styles and rail strikes.
S3E5
26/05/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Alex Forsyth and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the government’s measures to help with the cost of living and the continuing fallout over partygate.
S3E4
19/05/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason and Marianna Spring are joined by the SNP’s Ian Blackford and Tony Danker from the CBI. They discuss the cost of living and the latest on ‘partygate’.
S3E3
12/05/2022
Summary
Labour MP Stella Creasy tells Adam Fleming, Alex Forsyth and Chris Mason about her experiences of sexual harassment and what she thinks needs to change.
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28/04/2022
Summary
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries tells Adam Fleming and Chris Mason that time is running out for the sale of Chelsea Football Club, and that privatising Channel 4 is not politically motivated.
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21/04/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Alex Forsyth and Jo Coburn are joined in the studio by Labour’s shadow health secretary Wes Streeting who talks about partygate, faith in politics and what next for the Labour Party.
Season 2 · Season 2
Season Overview
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S2E40
31/03/2022
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason with the latest from Westminster including an interview with Rishi Sunak on the cost of living crisis.
S2E39
25/03/2022
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason are joined by Miatta Fahnbulleh from the New Economics Foundation and former chair of the UK’s Council of Economic Advisers Rupert Harrison to discuss the Spring Statement.
S2E38
17/3/2022
Summary
Chris Mason is joined by former Brexit secretary Lord Frost, and discusses the war in Ukraine and what’s happening with Covid-19.
S2E37
10/03/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason discuss the latest on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
S2E36
03/03/2022
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Adam Fleming discuss the war in Ukraine with Victoria Derbyshire and former international development secretary Rory Stewart.
S2E35
24/02/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason discuss the week's biggest stories.
S2E34
17/02/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Alex Forsyth and Lewis Goodall bring you the latest on Storm Eunice and levelling up.
S2E33
10/02/2022
Summary
Chris Mason, Jo Coburn and Laura Kuenssberg bring you up to date with the meetings Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer held with the Nato secretary general.
S2E32
03/02/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason bring you the latest on No 10 resignations and we hear from the chancellor Rishi Sunak on the cost of living crisis.
S2E31
27/01/2022
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the row over lockdown parties in Downing Street and the cost of living.
S2E30
20/01/2022
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason reflect on a busy week in Westminster as the prime minister continues to face pressure over No 10 party allegations.
S2E29
13/01/2022
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the latest on the Downing Street party, with education secretary Nadhim Zahawi and Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood.
S2E28
17/12/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason speak to the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby about the Omicron variant, reports of Westminster parties during lockdown and his clumber spaniel, Bramble.
S2E27
09/12/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the row over gatherings in Downing Street last Christmas and the changes to England’s Covid rules, with ex-cabinet minister Robert Buckland.
S2E26
02/12/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason have the latest on the Omicron variant and allegations of a party in Downing Street last Christmas.
S2E25
25/11/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Katya Adler bring you the latest on the migrant crisis and the row over MPs’ standards.
S2E24
18/11/2021
Summary
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason and Laura Kuenssberg with the latest on HS2, and Laura speaks to prime minister of Ireland, Micheál Martin.
S2E23
11/11/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Cop26 and MPs' standards.
S2E22
04/11/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Owen Paterson’s resignation and the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
S2E21
28/10/2021
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the Budget with shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and look ahead to the COP26 climate conference.
S2E20
21/10/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Fergus Walsh bring you the latest on coronavirus and vaccine supplies across the world.
S2E19
Prince William Does Newscast
Summary
It’s a royal boxset! Adam sits down with Prince William at Kensington Palace to watch clips back from his landmark BBC One series about the challenges facing the planet. In his Newscast debut, the prince talks about climate change ahead of the Earthshot Prize Awards, which will be awarded for the first time this weekend.
S2E18
07/10/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the energy crisis and analysis of Conservative Party Conference.
S2E17
30/09/2021
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason cover the latest on the sentencing of the Met Police officer who murdered Sarah Everard and reflect on the Labour party conference.
S2E16
23/09/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Boris Johnson's visit to the US and look ahead to the Labour Party conference.
S2E15
16/09/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Adam Fleming bring you the latest on the reaction to this week’s reshuffle and what it could mean for the government in the future.
S2E14
10/09/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the government’s plans to fund social care by increasing National Insurance Contributions.
S2E13
22/07/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Adam Fleming bring you the latest on the Northern Ireland Protocol and plans for social care reform.
S2E12
15/07/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the prime minister’s speech on regional inequalities and the response to the racist abuse aimed at England football players.
S2E11
08/07/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the new rules on international travel.
S2E10
01/07/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason with the latest on the Batley and Spen by-election and the expansion of the Nissan plant in Sunderland.
S2E9
Brexitcast - 24/06/2021
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Katya Adler reflect on the fifth anniversary of the UK voting to leave the European Union.
S2E8
17/06/2021
Summary
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason with the latest on Dominic Cummings’s claims about the handling of the pandemic and the inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack.
S2E7
10/06/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the G7 meeting of world leaders in Cornwall.
S2E6
04/06/2021
S2E5
27/05/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss reaction to allegations by Dominic Cummings about the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
S2E4
20/05/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the inquiry into the BBC’s 1995 interview with Princess Diana and the UK-Australia trade deal negotiations.
S2E3
13/05/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Adam Fleming bring you the latest on the row in Westminster over lobbying and the future of the Labour Party.
S2E2
29/04/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the local elections and the row over the refurbishment of the Downing Street flat.
S2E1
22/04/2021
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the row in Westminster over lobbying and President Biden's climate change summit.
Season 1 · Season 1
Season Overview
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S1E42
21/01/2021
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason chew over the latest political news.
S1E41
14/01/2021
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason chew over the latest political news.
S1E40
07/01/2021
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason chew over the latest political news.
S1E39
Newscast from the BBC - 17/12/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason discuss the latest Covid-19 developments with Mark Drakeford and get an update on the Brexit talks.
S1E38
Brexitcast - 10/12/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason in Westminster and Katya Adler in Brussels discuss the latest Brexit developments.
S1E37
Brexitcast - 03/12/2020
Summary
Tony Blair joins Laura Kuenssberg, Katya Adler, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the latest developments on Brexit and a Covid-19 vaccine.
S1E36
Newscast from the BBC - 26/11/2020
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on the new coronavirus restrictions and the other political news from Westminster.
S1E35
Newscast from the BBC - 19/11/2020
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming, Chris Mason and Fergus Walsh with the latest on coronavirus and the political news from Westminster.
S1E34
Newscast from the BBC - 12/11/2020
S1E33
Newscast from the BBC - 05/11/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason and Vicki Young discuss the state of the US presidential election and the latest coronavirus news.
S1E32
Newscast from the BBC - 30/10/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason chew over the latest political news.
S1E31
Newscast from the BBC - 22/10/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason discuss the chancellor’s new coronavirus rescue deal for jobs and firms. They’re joined by former chancellor George Osborne and author and comedian Adam Kay.
S1E30
Newscast from the BBC - 15/10/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason in Westminster and Katya Adler in Brussels discuss the latest political news.
S1E29
Newscast from the BBC - 08/10/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming and Laura Kuenssberg discuss the latest political news.
S1E28
Newscast from the BBC - 01/10/2020
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason chew over the latest political news.
S1E27
Newscast from the BBC - 24/09/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming and Laura Kuenssberg discuss the chancellor’s latest plans to help the economy through the coronavirus pandemic.
S1E26
Newscast from the BBC - 17/09/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming and Laura Kuenssberg discuss the latest coronavirus developments with former Health secretary Jeremy Hunt.
S1E25
Newscast from the BBC - 10/09/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming and Laura Kuenssberg are joined by the BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler to discuss the latest Brexit developments and by Justin Rowlatt, chief environmental correspondent, to look at the wildfires in America.
S1E24
Newscast from the BBC - 03/09/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming and Jo Coburn discuss the latest political news stories. Plus, an interview with Tony Blair looking at coronavirus and how the government could improve its testing programme.
S1E23
Newscast from the BBC - 16/07/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming and Laura Kuenssberg discuss Russia’s hacking of Covid-19 vaccine research, and the lockdown in Leicester.
S1E22
The Coronavirus Newscast - 09/07/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Fergus Walsh discuss the latest outlook for live music, comedy venues and gyms.
S1E21
The Coronavirus Newscast - 02/07/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Fergus Walsh discuss the impact of the coronavirus on schools and foreign travel.
S1E20
The Coronavirus Newscast - 25/06/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Fergus Walsh on the latest political and medical news, and the crisis facing the UK’s theatres.
S1E19
The Coronavirus Newscast - 18/06/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason and Laura Kuenssberg on the latest on the government’s test and trace plans, and President Macron’s visit to the UK.
S1E18
The Coronavirus Newscast - 11/06/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Fergus Walsh discuss the latest Coronavirus developments and look at how we can go shopping with stylist Gok Wan.
S1E17
The Coronavirus Newscast - 04/06/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason and Vicki Young discuss the latest coronavirus developments and look at sleep during the lockdown.
S1E16
The Coronavirus Newscast - 28/05/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Fergus Walsh discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
S1E15
The Coronavirus Newscast - 21/05/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Fergus Walsh are joined by Professor Sir Ian Boyd, who sits on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), to answer some of your questions about the coronavirus pandemic and how the government makes its decisions.
S1E14
The Coronavirus Newscast - 14/05/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Fergus Walsh are joined by singer and songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor to discuss life under lockdown. Plus Professor Tom Solomon of Liverpool University looks at the latest data on the number of people in England who have coronavirus.
S1E13
The Coronavirus Newscast - 07/05/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Fergus Walsh discuss the latest coronavirus developments and are joined by Queen’s lead guitarist, Brian May.
S1E12
The Coronavirus Newscast - 30/04/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, and Fergus Walsh discuss the latest on Coronavirus and are joined by Anne Hegerty from The Chase.
S1E11
The Coronavirus Newscast - 23/04/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Sarah Smith discuss the latest on the coronavirus epidemic as Scotland’s first minister outlines how restrictions might start being lifted. They are also joined by model and activist Adwoa Aboah, founder of Gurls Talk, to discuss mental health.
S1E10
The Coronavirus Newscast - 16/04/2020
Summary
The new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer responds to the latest Government coronavirus briefing and discusses his new role. With Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Fergus Walsh and Katya Adler.
S1E9
The Coronavirus Newscast - 09/04/2020
Summary
Actors Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory join Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Fergus Walsh to explain how they’re helping supply NHS staff with meals.
S1E8
The Coronavirus Newscast - 02/04/2020
Summary
As the Government commits to a huge increase in coronavirus testing, Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Fergus Walsh discuss the latest developments.
S1E7
The Coronavirus Newscast - 26/03/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Fergus Walsh and Sean Farrington discuss the chancellor’s latest measures to help self-employed workers through the coronavirus crisis. And musician Charli XCX on how she’s coping during self-isolation.
S1E6
19/03/2020
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Fergus Walsh bring you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
S1E5
12/03/2020
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Katya Adler join Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the latest news on coronavirus.
S1E4
05/03/2020
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Katya Adler join Adam Fleming and Chris Mason for geeky and cheeky chat from Westminster and Brussels.
S1E3
27/02/2020
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Katya Adler join Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to talk Coronavirus, Heathrow and, of course, Brexit.
S1E2
13/02/2020
Summary
Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason discuss the chancellor’s resignation. They’re joined by a former aide to Sajid Javid, Salma Shah.
S1E1
06/02/2020
Summary
Laura Kuenssberg and Katya Adler join Adam Fleming and Chris Mason for geeky and cheeky chat from Westminster and Brussels.
Cast
Main cast members.
Adam Fleming
Self - Host
Chris Mason
Self - Host
Laura Kuenssberg
Self - Host
Paddy O'Connell
Self - Host
Fergus Walsh
Self - Host
Michelle Donelan
Self
Paul Nowak
Self
Beth Rigby
Self
Robert Peston
Self
Victoria Atkins
Self
Stephen Kinnock
Self
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Shri Patel
Self
Faisal Islam
Self
Marianna Spring
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Sarah Smith
Self
Justin Webb
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Vitaly Shevchenko
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Gabriel Gatehouse
Self
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