France and Germany have announced today they will both reintroduce national restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. Katya joins Adam to talk through the situation on the continent. And, will a second wave in the UK be worse than the first? James Gallagher explains the concerns of some senior scientific advisers. And as the five migrants who drowned trying to cross the Channel are all named as members of the same family, BBC Persia’s Jiyar Gol tells us what we know about them, and others try...
Oct 28, 2020•34 min
Adam is joined by Professor Dame Anne Johnson, who’s about to take over as president of the Academy of Medical Sciences. She joins our Health Editor Hugh Pym to discuss the latest pandemic figures, and whether the public are getting the message about social distancing. And as the inquiry into the Scottish Government’s handling of allegations against Alex Salmond heats up, Sarah Smith puts it in context, and explains why it could prove tricky for the First Minister. Studio Director: Frank McWeeny...
Oct 27, 2020•32 min
Back in April, there were fears the NHS would be overwhelmed by the number of people needing treatment for Covid-19. Six months on, Fergus Walsh is back in an intensive care unit speaking to staff and patients. How is everyone coping this time round? And, will the government to change its policy on free school meals? As pressure mounts from both the public and some Conservative MPs, the BBC’s Jessica Parker talks us through the latest. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Jo Deah...
Oct 26, 2020•32 min
Newscaster JR is the first contestant in the first ever Newscast quiz. And why is Beyonce posting about the Nigeria Sars protests? The BBC's Mayeni Jones joins Adam to discuss what is going on in Lagos. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Sej Asar, Alix Pickles, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos Get in touch: newscast@bbc.co.uk
Oct 23, 2020•34 min
The former Chancellor tells us that Boris Johnson should be more "realistic" about the pandemic and that the government is guilty of "optimism bias". Also, former doctor, bestselling author and comedian, Adam Kay, talks to Adam, Laura and Chris about his new West End show. Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 22, 2020•36 min
Adam is joined by the BBC's James Vincent to discuss the reaction in South Yorkshire on the day that tier three restrictions are announced. And Laura helps translate her interview with Lord Mark Sedwill, the ex-head of the civil service. How surprised should we be with what he said? Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos Get in touch: newscast@bbc.co.uk
Oct 21, 2020•33 min
Tier 3 rules will be imposed on Greater Manchester from Friday, the prime minister has announced. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young and Kevin Fitzpatrick to discuss the day's events. And Professor Peter Openshaw, from Imperial College London, explains why the UK is pushing ahead to be the first country to carry out “human challenge” studies where up to 90 healthy people will be deliberately exposed to Covid-19. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl Assist...
Oct 20, 2020•37 min
The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, tells us about his 'short, sharp, firebreak' lockdown. Laura and Chris join Adam for some riveting Brexit updates. And Emma Barnett tells us what living with the debilitating condition endometriosis is like. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Jo Deahl and Natalie Ktena Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 19, 2020•40 min
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 ...
Oct 16, 2020•30 min
As a row over regional coronavirus restrictions gets heated in England, is it time for a national ‘circuitbreaker’ lockdown? Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar thinks so - he sits on SAGE and directs the Wellcome Trust, and tells Adam and Fergus that without a three week national lockdown, winter could be a bumpy ride. Chris and Laura are back, too, to discuss the fallout in Westminster from these regional rows - and to explain what to make of Dame Louise Casey’s warning about large scale post-pandemic...
Oct 15, 2020•55 min
Adam is joined by Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, the Technical Lead on Covid-19 at the World Health Organization. And the BBC’s Stephen Nolan explains the reaction in Northern Ireland after it’s announced that schools will close from Monday. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 14, 2020•36 min
Wipe away your tiers - Newscast is here to answer your questions! Can you still visit others in their support bubbles? Where is the virus spreading? What’s going on with Nightingale Hospitals? Here to answer your corona queries - Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young, Health Editor Hugh Pym, Newscast’s favourite virologist Dr Elisabetta Groppelli and 5 Live’s Nick Garnett. Studio Director: Emma Close Producers: Ben Wesiz and Jo Deahl Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 13, 2020•35 min
The prime minister has announced a new three-tier system of restrictions in England to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. Adam, Laura and Fergus are joined by Claire Hamilton, the BBC's political reporter for Merseyside, to discuss what the new rules mean. And Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, explains why the support in place for businesses won't be enough. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 12, 2020•36 min
Legendary broadcaster and former presenter of BBC Question Time, David Dimbleby, chats to Adam about Iraq, the seductive quality of podcasting and the future of the BBC. And Chris Mason lobbies to keep his creepy outro. #DontLoseTheOoze Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi and Alix Pickles Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 09, 2020•43 min
Are pubs and restaurants in the North going to be forced to close next week? And meet Westminster’s answer to C.J. Cregg! Studio Directors: Andy Mills and Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz and Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 08, 2020•32 min
Adam is joined by the BBC's Sarah Smith and Vicki Young to discuss the upcoming closure of all pubs and restaurants in central Scotland. And the BBC's Marianna Spring explains why Facebook are taking tougher action against QAnon conspiracy theory accounts. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 07, 2020•35 min
Newscast attends the virtual Conservative party conference. Adam, Laura and Chris listen to Boris Johnson’s speech and speak to Sir Iain Duncan Smith in the virtual conference hotel bar afterwards. And it obviously wouldn’t be a party conference with some karaoke* Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi, Jo Deahl Editor: Dino Sofos *Don’t worry, no BBC journalists actually sang during the making of this episode.
Oct 06, 2020•36 min
Jennifer Williams, from the Manchester Evening News, joins Adam to discuss the technical glitch that caused nearly 16,000 cases of coronavirus to be missed. And, as Donald Trump leaves hospital to continue his Covid-19 treatment, the BBC's Fergus Walsh talks us through the various treatments the President has received over the past few days. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
Oct 05, 2020•32 min
The President has tested positive for coronavirus. If you can't wait for Americast - Emily Maitlis joins Jane with the briefing you need. Newly-minted Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young explains why SNP Margaret Ferrier is facing calls to resign - and is looking increasingly isolated, and not just because she's quarantining. James Gallagher meanwhile explains why even if a vaccine is ready by Christmas, it might take longer to reach your arm. And the Post Office now says it won't contest dozens...
Oct 02, 2020•32 min
New local restrictions announced today for Liverpool, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough now place a quarter of the UK under some form of ‘local lockdown’. Laura and Chris speak to Andy Preston, the independent Mayor of Middlesbrough, on why he thinks the government is making a mistake. And, with Spitting Image returning to our screens this weekend, Matt Forde tells us what it was like to voice Donald Trump and Boris Johnson-- in puppet form. Studio Director: Andy Mills Producers: Frankie Tobi, Seren ...
Oct 01, 2020•34 min
The BBC’s Justin Rowlatt explains why China’s announcement at the UN General Assembly could be a significant step in the fight against climate change. And Laura, Fergus and Adam discuss why Boris Johnson says the UK is at a “critical moment” in the coronavirus pandemic. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Sep 30, 2020•32 min
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 29, 2020•34 min
Adam and Chris take us through the latest Coronavirus news, and talk to Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey about his pledge to be “the voice of carers”. And Americast’s Jon Sopel explains what's what with Donald Trump’s taxes. Studio Director: Russell Newlove Producers: Harriet Noble, Ben Weisz and Sej Asar Assistant Editors: Emma Close and Sam Bonham
Sep 28, 2020•33 min
Adam hosts this weekend's student pub quiz with Catherine Roys from Teesside University radio station, TUXtra. Play along at home! And the BBC's James Oliver explains what it was like investigating the FinCEN Files. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Alix Pickles, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Sep 25, 2020•33 min
The chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government’s new economic measures for when the furlough scheme ends next month. Adam and Laura are joined by Simon Jack to look at the choices now facing businesses, and we’re given a maths lesson on how it could work for you by University Challenge’s Bobby Seagull. Plus, BBC tech correspondent Zoe Kleinman answers your questions on the new Track and Trace app that launched today. Producers: Frankie Tobi, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Emma Close...
Sep 24, 2020•30 min
Adam is joined by Professor Jim Al-Khalili from BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific to talk about his recent interviews with Neil Ferguson and Sarah Gilbert. And BBC Scotland Editor Sarah Smith explains the importance of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer refusing to rule out the possibility of supporting a second referendum on Scottish independence. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Alix Pickles, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Sep 23, 2020•33 min
Pubs, restaurants and bars are to close at 10pm, and people are told to work from home if they can again in new measures announced today by the prime minister. And, as Sir Keir Starmer gives his first Labour conference speech as leader virtually from Doncaster, Chris Mason tells us why it wasn't just the livestream that made a change from previous years. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Sep 22, 2020•33 min
The UK's coronavirus alert level is being upgraded from 3 to 4. Adam, Laura, Chris and Fergus talk through what it means for the country. And Teesside University student radio station, TUXtra, stages a Newscast takeover. What will Freshers' Week be like for students? Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Sej Asar, Natalie Ktena Output Editor: Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
Sep 21, 2020•32 min
On the day that Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK is now seeing a second wave, we try to figure out what the government means when they say they are considering a "circuit-break" approach for suppressing the spread of coronavirus. Also, we discuss the model Emily Ratajkowski’s viral blog about who owns the rights to her image. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Harriet Noble, Alix Pickles Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Many thanks to New York Magazine’s The Cut podcast for the audio of ...
Sep 18, 2020•32 min
As large parts of the north-east of England are put under further restrictions, and figures today reveal only a third of people are receiving their covid test results within 24 hours, what’s going wrong? Adam, Laura and James ask the former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt about what the backlog could mean for the Winter. And, Samantha Bond reads us extracts of the new book by Lady Sasha Squire that’s got everyone in Westminster talking. Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Nat Ktena, Alix Pickles Ed...
Sep 17, 2020•30 min
