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 7, 2020 • 35min
Sober October
The podcast discusses the closure of pubs and restaurants in central Scotland, Facebook's crackdown on QAnon conspiracy theory accounts, challenges of COVID-19 testing for airline travelers, Scottish exam changes, and the influence of Scottish policies on wider UK decisions.
Oct 6, 2020 • 36min
DIY Party Conference
Former Conservative Party leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, discusses the virtual party conference, Boris Johnson's speech, pandemic challenges, wind power policy, and funny karaoke traditions at party conferences. The episode captures the dynamics of political events amid current crises.
Oct 5, 2020 • 32min
Not Excel-lent
Jennifer Williams from Manchester Evening News and Fergus Walsh from the BBC discuss the technical glitch that caused 16,000 missed Covid-19 cases. They also cover President Trump's treatments for Covid-19 and the challenges of missing test results in the UK.
Oct 2, 2020 • 32min
Justice delivered?
Journalists Emily Maitlis and Vicki Young discuss Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis and political implications. James Gallagher explains vaccine challenges. Post Office scandal uncovered by Nick Wallis. Podcast explores marathon experiences, election delays, and ethical fashion.
Oct 1, 2020 • 34min
Spitting Image
Andy Preston, the Mayor of Middlesbrough, criticizes government lockdown decisions. Matt Forde discusses voicing Trump and Boris Johnson on 'Spitting Image'. They touch on local restrictions, Spitting Image revival, and the art of satirical impersonation.
Sep 30, 2020 • 32min
The UNGA Games
The podcast discusses China's climate change commitment and the global energy shift, along with the UK's response to rising COVID-19 cases. It also covers discontent in the House of Commons and exciting opportunities in climate change solutions.
Sep 29, 2020 • 34min
Skill Seekers
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. Producers: Ben Weisz, Sej Asar
Output Editor: Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Sep 28, 2020 • 33min
Sir Ed Davey
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey discusses being 'the voice of carers', new regulations in northeast England, and Trump's tax tactics with Adam and Chris. They delve into caregiving challenges, Trump's financial puzzles, and the impact on the upcoming election debate
Sep 25, 2020 • 33min
The Student Pub Quiz
Catherine from TUXtra talks about pandemic impacts on university students while James Oliver discusses investigating financial scandals. Topics include COVID restrictions, vaccine development, money laundering, digital leaks, pub quiz fun, academic changes, historical trivia, and an interactive quiz session.
Sep 24, 2020 • 30min
So long, furlough, auf wiedersehen, goodbye
Financial expert Simon Jack joins to discuss the government's new economic measures post-furlough. They cover the choices facing businesses, a maths lesson on wage support, and BBC tech correspondent Zoe Kleinman's insights on the new Track and Trace app.
