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Talk Breakfast

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The best bits from Breakfast on Talk. Listen and watch live every weekday from 6am til 10am.

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Episodes

Heroes, Silence, and Big Macs

Does staying at home make us heroes? Not according to Founder of the Institute of Ideas and Brexit Party MEP Claire Fox. We also speak to Dr Clare Gerada about today's minute's silence for fallen key workers. Plus, we cross live to New Zealand to find out how they're easing lockdown. And we learn about the Changing of the Guard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202047 min

Mixed Messages, Kim Jong Un, and Graham v Hitchens Round Four

Chair of the Met Police Federation Ken Marsh explains how difficult it is to implement the Government's lockdown guidelines. Is Kim Jong Un dead or alive? Peter Hitchens returns for another chat with Mike. And we learn about Stonehenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 202057 min

Westminster Bridge Planks, Disinfectant, and Primates

Chair of the Treasury Select Committee Anthony Browne joins Mike to discuss the help available to small businesses during the pandemic. Dr Mike Smith explains why you should not inject yourself with disinfectant. And Chris Packham gives us a homeschooling lesson on primates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202058 min

Testing, Dogs, and Table Manners

We speak to former Conservative MP Nick de Bois about how Dominic Raab is dealing with the Coronavirus crisis. Will dogs suffer from separation anxiety once things go back to normal? And Royal Butler Grant Harold explains how to lay the table properly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202057 min

Vaccines, Missouri, and Blood

We kick things off speaking to Professor George Lomonossoff to find out more about the vaccine against Covid-19. Plus, Professor Inderjeet Parmar explains why the U.S. state of Missouri is suing China. And CEO of First Aid for Life Emma Hammett explains how to treat a bleeding wound at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202047 min

The NHS, The Tower of London, and John Torode

We're joined by former Conservative MP Stewart Jackson and Mike clashes with a GP over the state of the NHS. Plus, we go on a virtual tour of the Tower of London and we catch up with Masterchef host John Torode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202048 min

Harry and Meghan, Pantomimes, and Graham v Hitchens Round Three

We speak to former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae about Harry and Meghan's decision to freeze out UK tabloids. Plus, we catch up with Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens. And, in our homeschooling section, we learn more about pantomimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202045 min

Light At The End Of The Tunnel, Lord Adonis, And Latin and Ancient Greek

We speak to former Government Communications Director Lucian Hudson about whether there's light at the end of the tunnel. We catch up with Lord Andrew Adonis. And we learn more about the influence of Latin and Ancient Greek! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202055 min

PPE, Town Hall Rich List, and Haircuts

We speak to Dr Dominic Pimenta about PPE. Harry Fone from the Taxpayers' Alliance goes through the list of councils which pay their staff more than £100k. And celebrity stylist Tatiana Karelina explains how to cut our own hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202047 min

World Planks Organisation, Money, And Poached Eggs

Is the World Health Organisation fit for purpose? We ask Christopher Snowdon from the Institute of Economic Affairs and Professor Karol Sikora, who used to run their cancer programme. Plus, we catch up with Conservative MP Matt Vickers. And celebrity chef Barry Vera teaches us how to poach an egg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202049 min

Shaun Bailey, 5G, and Care Homes

We kick things off with Conservative Candidate for Mayor of London Shaun Bailey. We catch up with Professor Anthony Glees about Huawei and 5G. Plus, we check in with the current situation in care homes. And we learn how to paint a wall! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20201 hr 2 min

Johnson Discharged, Markets, and Graham v Hitchens Round Two

Peter Hitchens comes back for a second round. Plus, we catch up with Dr Laurence Gerlis and talkRADIO's James Max explains what the markets are and how they work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202056 min

More Police Powers, Refunds, and NOT PAELLA

We kick off with Katy Bourne, who is the Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex and Chair of The Association of Crime Commissioners. Travel Guru Simon Calder answers your questions. We learn some physical exercises in our homeschooling section. And Mike cooks something that is NOT paella. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202052 min

Lockdown, Yoga, and Tutankhamun

We're joined by James Starkie, former special adviser to Priti Patel and Michael Gove. Plus former Brexit Party MEP Alex Phillips suggests Mike takes up yoga. And we connect with the British Museum to find out more about Ancient Egypt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 09, 202057 min

Kate Hoey, Tim Vine, and James Martin

What a show we've had today! We've kicked things off with former Labour MP Kate Hoey, Comedian Tim Vine has taught his how to write a joke, and Celebrity Chef James Martin joins us to talk about food. Plus, we go live to Dubai to find out how things are over there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 08, 202054 min

Johnson in Intensive Care, Labour Issues, and a Pink Moon

The Prime Minister is in Intensive Care after being diagnosed with Covid-19. We speak to former Conservative MP Nick de Bois, former Deputy Mayor of London Victoria Borwick, and former Tony Blair's Press Secretary John McTernan. Plus, in our homeschooling section, Greg Smye-Rumsby returns to teach us about the moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 202053 min

Anneliese Dodds, Memories, and Graham v Hitchens

We kick off the week by interviewing new Shadow Chancellor to the Exchequer Anneliese Dodds. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens joins Mike for an interesting discussion. And how does our memory work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202046 min

The Last Interview, Nightingale Opening and Mel Stride

We catch up with John McDonnell for the last time before he steps down as Shadow Chancellor and cross live to the Nightingale Hospital for its opening. Plus, we ask Chair of the Treasury Committee Mel Stride about help for businesses. And Susie Dent joins us on our homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 202055 min

Reservists, Sophia Myles, and Gravity

We're joined by Colonel Bob Stewart to analyse the Ministry of Defence's response to the coronavirus crisis. Actress Sophia Myles shares the heartbreaking story of her father's death. And Greg Smye-Rumsby explains what gravity is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 202051 min

Tests, Jonathan Ashworth, and Pandemic Preparations

We kick things off with Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul and we're joined by Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth. Plus, former Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee argues that the Government could have been more prepared to fight Covid19. And in our homeschooling segment we talk about bird watching with Nature Columnist for The Sunday Express Stuart Winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202051 min

Symptoms, Police Powers, and Patrick Moore

We speak to former Brexit Party MEP Alex Phillips, who's had Covid19 symptoms. Chairman of the Met Police Federation discusses lockdown enforcement. Plus, we cross live to British Columbia to catch up with co-founder of Greenpeace Patrick Moore. And in our homeschooling segment we find out more about the village of Eyam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202055 min

Vaccines, China, and Billy Plank Saunders

How close are we to a vaccine for Covid19? Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen talks to us about how our relationship with China needs to change. Boxing Promoter Kellie Maloney gives her thoughts on the Billy Joe Saunders video. Plus, James Max explains the basics of gardening on our homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202045 min

Volunteers, Helping The Community and Leap Years

Anthony Brown, Conservative MP and member of the Treasury Select Committee is on hand for some much needed financial advice and today's home-schooling explores Leap Years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202047 min
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