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Jun 14, 2023 • 31min

The Nottingham Vigil

"Look after each other”. BBC Midlands correspondent Navtej Johal talks to Adam about the tragic events in Nottingham, which have left three people dead. And Newsbeat reporter Charlotte Simpson reflects on the outpouring of grief from the student community at today’s vigil.There was a tiny bit of good economic news today: the UK economy grew by 0.2%. But BBC Economics editor, Faisal Islam explains how inflation and interest rates continue to pose a clear and present danger. And we hear how all this is impacting those looking to get a mortgage, with the Times money reporter George Nixon. Today’s episode was made by Ben Carter with Madeleine Drury, Alex Collins, Ben Mundy and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 29min

Covid Inquiry: What could we learn?

How will the three year inquiry into the pandemic unfold? Adam talks to More or Less presenter Tim Harford about how statistics influenced government decision making on the lockdown and vaccines. BBC Health Editor Hugh Pym was in the room for the first day of public hearings and tells us how families reacted at the beginning of the long-awaited proceedings. Adam also talks to Emma Norris, the Institute for Government’s expert on public inquiries to untangle what the inquiry hopes to achieve and what she took away from day one. Today’s episode was made by Ben Carter with Madeleine Drury, Alex Collins and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Jun 12, 2023 • 35min

War Of The Words

Boris Johnson accuses Rishi Sunak of “talking rubbish” as row erupts over honours. Chris Mason explains what it’s all about.And there are more former leaders in the news… Europe editor Katya Adler reflects on the colourful political life of Silvio Berlusconi following his death at 86. Scotland editor James Cook explains how the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon has been playing out politically. Disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring talks about her new podcast Marianna in Conspiracyland. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn, George Dabby and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Damon Rose.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 25min

Boris Johnson Resigns

Ex-PM quits Parliament over Partygate report. Adam and Chris go through his dramatic resignation statement, and discuss the fallout to come, with the former PM’s former communications director, Will Walden.Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 28min

Johnson Does The Honours

Chris Mason is back from the US to run us through who’s who on the resignation honours list, and discuss why former minister Nadine Dorries might have resigned with immediate effect as a Conservative MP.BBC North America Editor Sarah Smith looks at the charges facing Donald Trump over the handling of classified documents.And Private Eye Editor Ian Hislop tells us about this year’s winner of the Paul Foot Award for Investigative and Campaigning Journalism, David Conn.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming and George Dabby. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 31min

Semiconducting Business

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden take to the stage to announce a new economic partnership called the Atlantic Declaration. Chris Mason sends a message from Washington DC explaining what’s going on to Adam and today’s guest host Alex Forsyth, Presenter of ‘Any Questions?’ on Radio 4 and Political Correspondent for BBC News.Andrew Neil, broadcaster and chair of The Spectator, is also on hand for his analysis of the deal, as well as Prince Harry’s court battle with Mirror Group Newspapers.And the BBC’s International Editor Jeremy Bowen joins to tell us about the latest developments of the extreme flooding in Ukraine from the destruction of a dam in Kherson.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth. It was made by Rufus Gray with Chris Flynn. The editor is Sam Bonham
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Jun 7, 2023 • 32min

Prince Harry: Court of Opinions

Prince Harry is cross-examined for a second day in court. BBC media editor Katie Razzall and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani, outline the latest developments in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers. And Adam finds out how the story is going down across the world with New Zealand correspondent, Mei Heron.Newscast’s Chris Mason is in Washington where he has been interviewing the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.And with thousands fleeing southern Ukraine after a major dam burst, Ukrainecast’s Victoria Derbyshire, speaks to a Olga, a resident of Kherson whose city has been flooded. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Ben Carter with Cecelia Armstrong, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 31min

The Man And The Mirror

A look inside the courtroom as Prince Harry gives evidence in phone hacking trial.BBC media editor Katie Razzall and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani update Adam Fleming after watching Prince Harry’s first appearance in the witness box in the case against Mirror Group Newspapers.Ukrainecast’s Vitaly Shevchenko analyses what might happen next after a major dam burst in Kherson, causing widespread flooding and evacuations.And Adam catches up with Katya Adler, after we spotted her in the office.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with George Dabby and Cordelia Hemming. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 36min

Harry and the Chamber of Phone Hacking Secrets

Explaining Prince Harry’s court case against Mirror Group NewspapersBBC media editor Katie Razzall and lawyer Mark Stephens talk Adam Fleming through the first day of the trial and discuss what Prince Harry will have to face when he takes the stand on Tuesday.Chris Mason is back after parliamentary recess and he tells us what Rishi Sunak had to say about illegal migration when he was in Kent today. And beloved children’s author Michael Morpurgo talks about his new book, the environment, King Charles and children’s literacy.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Ben Carter with George Dabby and Rufus Gray. The senior news editors are Damon Rose and Sam Bonham.
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Jun 2, 2023 • 36min

Analysing the Phillip Schofield interview

What next after the BBC’s interview with the former This Morning presenter?After Philip Schofield’s first interview since leaving ITV, Adam is joined by 5 Live's Nicky Campbell and Lorraine Heggessey, former controller of BBC One. They unpack what we learned and the potential impact on the TV industry. Union boss Mick Lynch comes in ahead of a weekend of disruption to answer questions from Newscasters.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Ben Carter with Chloe Desave, Rufus Gray and Miranda Slade. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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