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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Nov 4, 2019 • 25min
Electioncast is here!
The podcast discusses the looming presence of Brexit in the upcoming election, analyzing campaign strategies through leaflet inclusions. They delve into Nigel Farage's impact on UK politics and play a game listing unique words in order of frequency. The hosts also talk about financial bets, podcast frequencies, snacks, and share amusing anecdotes.
Oct 31, 2019 • 29min
The Adam Family
No more WITCHful thinking! It’s the 31st October, so Adam dressed up as something that’s haunted him…The Withdrawal Agreement! Plus Little Britain does Little Brexit.Producer: Poppy Damon.
Editor: Dino Sofos.
Oct 29, 2019 • 20min
NOT ANOTHER ONE?!
What we all need now is a good old fashioned 'democratic event'.Producer: Poppy Damon.
Editor: Dino Sofos.
Oct 25, 2019 • 54min
Brexitcast Goes GLOBAL!
We team up with the World Service's Global News Podcast to answer your questions! And Chris has a new cardigan. BIG DAY.
#GlobalNews #BrexitcastYou can find more from the Global News Podcast here, if you're a new fan:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nq0gn
Oct 24, 2019 • 29min
Do They Know It’s BreXmas?
Brexit uncertainties, tensions in Parliament, French President's communication, iconic songs mixed with Brexit, EU extension process, Labour's strategic divide, political updates, budget cancellation, Christmas song banter
Oct 22, 2019 • 32min
WABsolute Scenes
Boris Johnson pauses his Brexit legislation after MPs reject his super-fast timetable. Now what? A Christmas election? And should Laura, Katya, Adam & Chris just sack it all off and become CBeebies presenters? Producer: Poppy Damon
Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 19, 2019 • 32min
Super(ish) Saturday
The Letwin amendment has passed...which means what exactly? Producer: Poppy Damon.
Editor: Dino Sofos.
Oct 18, 2019 • 26min
Déjà vEU
A new deal has been secured but will it get through Parliament?Producer: Poppy Damon.
Editor: Dino Sofos.
Oct 16, 2019 • 28min
Vintagecast: VAT-CHAT
Chris Giles, Financial Times Economics Editor, discusses VAT implications post-Brexit with Adam. They cover VAT complexities, Brexit regulations, EU political chaos, and cultural banter. Insightful discussions on VAT monitoring, trade impacts, and Brexit negotiations.
Oct 10, 2019 • 33min
Saturday Night Leaver
The podcast delves into the challenges and optimism surrounding Brexit negotiations, with a focus on Boris Johnson's proposals and the Irish perspective. It humorously explores a Brexit disco album inspired by the political climate and includes banter on musical titles and scenarios, offering a lighthearted take on the serious topic.
