The biggest train strike in 30 years has disrupted travel for millions. Simon Jack and Anna-Jane Hunter, a former Network Rail director, join Adam to discuss the prospect of further disruption over the summer, and not just on the rails. And BBC Sport’s Jane Dougall takes us through the latest decision to ban transgender players from women’s international rugby, while rugby league’s governing body considers its inclusion policies. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cor...
Jun 21, 2022•30 min
The biggest rail strikes in 30 years are going ahead after last-minute talks went nowhere. Chris and Laura are back with Adam to think through what it means for passengers and the government. They’re also here to mark the podcast’s birthday with a look at what’s next in the UK’s relations with Europe, plus a trip down Brexitcast memory lane. And a newer friend of the podcast, the BBC’s disinformation reporter Marianna Spring also joins us to talk about her Panorama documentary looking at the rol...
Jun 20, 2022•37 min
Zoe Ball reacts to Kate Bush’s return to number one and the possibility that the UK might host next year’s Eurovision. We reopen the "Newscast Travel Desk" after Gatwick airport announces it will cut some summer flights, with the help of BBC transport correspondent, Katy Austin. And playwright, James Graham, explains the political backdrop to his new crime drama "Sherwood". Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Cr...
Jun 17, 2022•36 min
We speak exclusively to Sir Alex Allan, who resigned as the PM’s ethics advisor in 2020, about the resignation of his successor Lord Geidt. He tells Adam and Vicki that he’s “really upset” about the situation, and in an unexpected turn, reveals his love for cult rock band the Grateful Dead. There’s analysis from Chris and BBC Breakfast business journalist Nina Warhurst in the studio, as well as a look at interest rates as they reach their highest point since 2009. This edition of Newscast was ma...
Jun 16, 2022•33 min
Adam and Vicki react to the sudden news that Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser Lord Geidt has quit. They’re joined by home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani and former Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption, who gives his view on the resignation, as well as the cancellation of the first flight to Rwanda that was due to deport asylum seekers. And weather presenter Tomasz Schafernaker invites a sweaty Adam into the brand new BBC News TV studio to give us our very own forecast. Today’s Newscast was ma...
Jun 15, 2022•33 min
Remembering the 72 people who died... We mark the anniversary with Victoria Derbyshire, who reported at Grenfell Tower in west London five years ago. And Adam is joined by Chris and Dominic Casciani to talk through the government’s first flight due to take asylum seekers to Rwanda, after a load of legal challenges. Today’s Newscast was made by Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming plus Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Jun 14, 2022•37 min
Adam, Chris and Katya are back talking Brexit on the day that the UK reveals plans to ditch parts of EU deal. And Jacqui Wakefield, from Panorama, describes what it was like to work undercover as a receptionist in a GP surgery for her latest investigation. Today’s Newscast was made by Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editors were Sam Bonham and Alison Gee.
Jun 13, 2022•31 min
The dinosaur expert on the latest film, palaeontologist Steve Brusatte, tells Adam he thinks the feathered ones are the scariest. And actor Damian Lewis is on the pitch telling Adam all about this year’s Soccer Aid. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
Jun 10, 2022•36 min
Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, says she sometimes wishes Keir Starmer would "put some more welly into it" to make the public love him as much as she does. She also talks to Adam, Jo Coburn and Emma Vardy about why she’s so confident she and the labour leader won’t be fined for having beer and a curry in Durham last year. And Chris Mason has been in Blackpool where the prime minister announced plans to allow benefits to be put towards mortgages. This edition of Newscast was made by Chris ...
Jun 09, 2022•26 min
A Newscast travel and transport special! Adam is joined by travel expert Simon Calder to discuss whether we’re in for a summer of disruption on the railways after the RMT union announced three days of nationwide strike action later this month. Also, Edmund King, president of the AA, assesses how the jump in petrol prices will impact drivers. And holidaymaker Sheila Money recounts her unexpected four-day journey from Cyprus to London after flight delays and cancellations left her and her family s...
Jun 08, 2022•31 min
The prime minister says it’s time to draw a line under Partygate. Adam and Chris are joined by former Downing Street chief of staff, Gavin Barwell, to discuss how Boris Johnson continues in office after he survived an attempt by some Tory MPs to oust him. Also, Countdown’s Susie Dent ruminates on what the collective noun for 148 rebel MPs might be. And, Justin Rowlatt tells us about how he celebrated his birthday at the Bonn climate conference, which looks to lay the groundwork for COP27 in Egyp...
Jun 07, 2022•33 min
The prime minister wins vote but suffers large Tory rebellion. Adam, Chris, Vicki and Alex get together late on Monday night to talk it all through. Today's Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Jun 06, 2022•33 min
Thursday February 24th 2022 until today. In this special episode, the Ukrainecast team take you through some of the key moments in the Ukraine war. We thought you Newscasters would want to hear it too. It was made by some of the same team that makes Newscast: Phil Marzouk, Estelle Doyle and Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr
Johnny Depp has won his libel case against Amber Heard – he’s been awarded $15m in damages. Amber Heard has also won one of her counterclaims for defamation against her ex-husband and has been awarded $2m. The BBC’s Nomia Iqbal is outside the courtroom. Also, Newscast marks the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with Roman Kemp, who’s hosting the Party at the Palace this weekend, as he deliberates over the dress code. As the number of letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson tick up, Iain Dale and Ayesha...
Jun 01, 2022•39 min
Thousands of passengers caught up in half-term flight chaos. Adam discusses the delays and cancellations with Newscaster Anna Saunders and Rory Boland from Which?. And mathematician, Dr Hannah Fry talks to Adam about her new BBC documentary, "Making Sense of Cancer". Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles, Miranda Slade and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
May 31, 2022•30 min
Dan Walker and Dr Michael Mosley are learning how to get a good night’s sleep. And Liverpool fan, Suzanne Gower, and Mathieu Zagrodzki, from the University of Versailles, join Adam to discuss the chaotic scenes outside Saturday’s Champions League final in Paris. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crow. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
May 30, 2022•36 min
Adam gets answers about the £400 energy grant that’s going to every household, as he moonlights on another legendary show. With the help of Simon Jack and Adam Shaw from BBC Money Box Live, he explains the details of the government's £15bn support package to help with soaring energy bills. Ahead of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, headliner Sigrid talks about Eurovision, her love of Abba, and the need for more female headliners at festivals. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hem...
May 27, 2022•33 min
One of our listeners has sent in a tribute to Chris Mason, Newscast star. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke joins Adam, Chris and Alex Forsyth to talk about the government’s decision to give every household a £400 discount on their energy bills. It’ll be partly funded by a windfall tax on oil and gas firms’ profits. Conservative MP Mark Harper, who’s calling for Boris Johnson to resign, explains why he believes it’s time for the party to choose its next leader. This episode of Newscas...
May 26, 2022•32 min
After five months and nine days, the Sue Gray report into lockdown gatherings at Downing Street has finally arrived. Adam, Chris and Vicki pore over the details. Also, the BBC’s Sarah Smith is in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 young children and two adults have died in a shooting at a primary school. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
May 25, 2022•35 min
Insiders tell of packed lockdown parties at Downing Street. Laura is back in the studio to tell Adam about her Partygate Panorama scoop. And they’re joined by the BBC’s Dominic Casciani to chew over the questions facing the PM and the police. Footballer Troy Deeney discusses why he wants the government to diversify the school curriculum. And it’s not just a momentous day for Crossrail (which has now officially opened). The notorious Spaghetti Junction turns 50 today! Ed McCann, President of the ...
May 24, 2022•36 min
Boris Johnson has been pictured drinking at an event in Downing Street during lockdown. Marianna Spring’s sitting in for Adam today and she’s joined by Chris Mason to analyse what these latest developments mean for the prime minister. Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard are back in court this week. Julia Jacobs, culture reporter at New York Times, gives us the lowdown on what they’re saying about each other, allegations of abuse and their marriage. And as 36 more cases of monkeypox are disco...
May 23, 2022•32 min
What is it and how worried should we be? James Gallagher has the latest, as 11 cases of monkeypox are confirmed in the UK. Sue Gray’s Partygate report is expected next week. Adam is joined by Alex Forsyth and former Downing Street Director of Comms, Craig Oliver, to talk it through. And what do you get when you mix politics with theatre? A Tony Blair rock opera, apparently! Harry Hill and his writing partner, Steve Baker, tell all. Today’s Newscast was made by Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. ...
May 20, 2022•33 min
The SNP’s Ian Blackford joins Adam, Chris and Marianna Spring to talk about lambing at his home in Scotland, the cost of living and Partygate – 126 fines have now been issued over lockdown breaches in and around Downing St. And Tony Danker, head of the Confederation of British Industry, reflects on the chancellor’s speech at the annual CBI dinner last night. He talks tax cuts, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the possibility of a trade war with the EU. This edition of Newscast was made by Chris...
May 19, 2022•31 min
Prices are rising at their fastest rate for 40 years and the chancellor is warning that the next few months will be tough. Adam is joined by Adam Shaw from Radio 4’s Money Box Live, and Simon Jack. What better time for a guide to how the economy works? Adam speaks to Rupal Patel and Jack Meaning from the Bank of England who have just written the book Can’t We Just Print More Money? Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma...
May 18, 2022•34 min
The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss sets out new legislation to rewrite parts of the post-Brexit trade deal. Adam and Katya chew over how the European Union might respond. Also, Alex Baker, chair of England’s most successful LGBT football club, Stonewall FC, explains the significance of professional footballer Jake Daniels' decision to come out as openly gay. And, Gordon Corera shows Adam around a new app designed to spot social-networking spies. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miran...
May 17, 2022•35 min
The prime minister has been in Northern Ireland to try to resolve the power-sharing crisis. Adam is joined by Chris Mason in Belfast, and Prof Katy Hayward from the think tank UK in a Changing Europe, to discuss the crisis over the Brexit deal. Also, Professor Hazel Smith from SOAS tells us what the North Korean health system is like after more than a million people there are believed to have caught Covid-19. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The...
May 16, 2022•32 min
Half-time analysis of the “Wagatha Christie” trial. Abi Clarke, host of 5 Live’s Wagatha Christie podcast, dissects the latest developments in Rebekah Vardy’s libel case against Coleen Rooney, with BBC football correspondent John Murray commentating on the most dramatic moments so far. Legendary pop master Ken Bruce joins us from Turin, where he previews the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, along with Russia editor (and Eurovision superfan) Steve Rosenberg. And BBC political correspondent I...
May 13, 2022•33 min
Labour MP for Walthamstow Stella Creasy tells Adam, Chris and Alex about experiencing sexual harassment at university and threats of rape. She also explains why she thinks MPs should get full maternity cover. Also, Ireland’s Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne explains what’s at stake with the Northern Ireland Protocol. This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg, Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall....
May 12, 2022•30 min
Brussels and London at odds over the post-Brexit treaty for Northern Ireland. Adam is joined by Vicki Young and Katya, to mull over the potential consequences. Also, after BBC podcaster Deborah James’ cancer research fundraising passed £3 million, we talk through the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer with Fergus and Gemma Savory, who was diagnosed with stage three of the disease when she was 30. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The Technical...
May 11, 2022•37 min
Charles steps in for the Queen, setting out the government’s agenda. Adam is joined by Chris, as well as former BBC royal correspondent, Jenny Bond, to talk pomp, pageantry and legislation. Also..…….. The BBC’s Colin Paterson and Liz Lake, co-writer and producer of TV drama "Footballers’ Wives", discuss day one of the so-called "Wagatha Christie" trial. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant ed...
May 10, 2022•32 min
