Newscast
BBC News
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news stories so you're never out of your depth.Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer. GET IN TOUCH:
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You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastYou can register for Castfest tickets here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/castfest-2026
Episodes
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Oct 21, 2020 • 33min
Sodcast
BBC's James Vincent and ex-head of civil service, Lord Mark Sedwill, discuss South Yorkshire's reaction to tier three restrictions. They explore fund allocations, long COVID, Brexit negotiations, and civil service reforms. The podcast balances serious discussions with playful banter.
Oct 20, 2020 • 37min
Manchester united?
BBC journalist Vicki Young and Kevin Fitzpatrick discuss Greater Manchester's tier 3 rules. Professor Peter Openshaw explains UK's 'human challenge' Covid-19 studies. Topics include political tensions, regional COVID-19 restrictions, T cell research, vaccine development, and listener feedback on returning to normalcy.
Oct 19, 2020 • 40min
Firebreakstarter
First Minister of Wales discusses 'short, sharp, firebreak' lockdown, Brexit updates. Emma Barnett shares struggles with endometriosis. Topics include government negotiations, pandemic response in Wales, and challenges of endometriosis diagnosis.
Oct 16, 2020 • 30min
Always Take Your Tiers With You
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.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 CloseGet in touch at newscast@bbc.co.uk
Oct 15, 2020 • 55min
Real Winter is Coming
Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar advocates for a national lockdown to tackle winter COVID-19 challenges. The podcast also discusses regional restrictions, political tensions, science-politics balance, monoclonal antibodies, Brexit talks, and a humorous decision-making debate.
Oct 14, 2020 • 36min
How do you solve a pandemic, Maria?
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove discusses COVID-19 insights and Northern Ireland's pandemic challenges. Topics include conflicts over restrictions, financial disparities, mental health implications, English football changes, and Premier League clubs' decisions.
Oct 13, 2020 • 35min
Many Questions
Newscast's favorite virologist, Dr Elisabetta Groppelli, discusses COVID-19 support bubbles, Nightingale Hospitals, and virus transmission policies in a fun and informative episode
Oct 12, 2020 • 36min
Tiers for Fears
Claire Hamilton, The BBC's political reporter for Merseyside, joins the discussion on the new three-tier system of restrictions in England to curb COVID-19. Topics include Liverpool in Tier Three, government responses, local authority tensions, COVID-19 hospitalizations, government handling of pandemic challenges, and the need for political incentives and support during the crisis.
Oct 9, 2020 • 43min
David Dimbleby
Legendary broadcaster David Dimbleby discusses Iraq war, podcasting allure, and BBC's future with Adam. Chris Mason campaigns for his outro to stay. Conversations delve into political decisions, misinformation impact, societal reflections during crisis, and a humorous 'Ooze Gate' debate on podcast outro.
Oct 8, 2020 • 32min
The West(minster) Wing
Discussion on potential pub closures in the North, Brexit negotiations impact on food standards, and comparison between new press secretary in Westminster and TV show character.
