Broadcasting House

The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

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Starmer showdown: will there be a leadership challenge?

The fallout from the local elections continues. Cabinet ministers are told by an MP to challenge PM, or she'll try and trigger a leadership race: will it work? BBC Political Editor Chris Mason has the latest. Lord Blunkett and James Harding, Chloe Hubbard and Michael Booker editors of the Observer, The Mirror and GB news react. Also on BH: a look at what's next in England, Scotland and Wales for the incoming parties, and BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg sends an audio postcard from a very diffe...

May 10, 2026•52 min

Help for airlines in case of fuel shortages

The government will give carriers extra flexibility. We've a briefing and hear from the travel industry. Plus, the glory of the dawn chorus from deep in a wood in Buckinghamshire, and Paddy tours a crumbling parliament. On the papers – comedian Grainne Maguire, Jon Williams from the Rory Peck Trust and Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy.

May 03, 2026•51 min

President Trump unhurt after dinner shooting

A suspect is in custody after shots were fired at the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington DC, President Trump was rushed off stage but is unhurt. We hear from inside the room. And as King Charles prepares for a state visit to the US capital, his close friend Jonathan Dimbleby joins us live.

Apr 26, 2026•52 min

How has Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz again?

Donald Trump claims to have 'obliterated' Iran's navy, so why does it control the strait? BH talks to stranded tanker captain Raman Kapoor and Lyse Doucet assess the prospects for peace live from Iran. Also, Sir Keir Starmer's departure lounge, and Prue Leith on comfort food.

Apr 19, 2026•53 min

The UK sends jets to the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange air strikes

Paddy O'Connell and Lyse Doucet present this week’s Broadcasting House as the conflict between Israel and Iran ramps up. Cabinet minister Darren Jones discusses the UK's role, as well as the announcement of national inquiry into grooming gangs. Plus, the hyperglot who speaks more than 15 languages, and the BH press review with Alice Bunn of UK Space, George Parker of the Financial Times, and writer and broadcaster Maria McErlane.

Aug 18, 2025•59 min