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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

Macron, Pints, BLM and Boats

Anand Menon speaks to Mike about the President of France visiting the UK for Resistance Anniversary. Emma McClarkin from the British Beer and Pub Association talks about the the need for a reopening date. Esther Krakue discusses Oxford College and their backing to remove the Cecil Rhodes statue. Finally, Tom Whipple takes the homeschooling segment on boat buoyancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202050 min

Brexit, Education, Individual Thinking, and Rhyming Couplets

Former MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg, speaks to Mike about Brexit and the Government's lockdown strategies, and how she has stayed away from social media. Lord Jack McConnell tells Mike education should be a priority, and Neil Oliver discusses individual thinking outside of the group. Finally, Phil Sheppard from the National Literacy Trust takes the homeschooling segment on Rhyming Couplets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202057 min

Education, Brexit, The Royal Family and British Sign Language

Secondary school teacher Calvin Robinson talks to Mike about the lack of school work pupils have down whilst in lockdown. Remember Brexit? Nick De Bois speaks about the UK leaving the EU. Charles Rae tells Mike about Harry and Meghan, and Prince Andrew's ties with Epstein. British Sign Language is the subject of the homeschooling segment today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202053 min

Class, Non-Essential Shops, and Graham vs Hitchens Round Eleven

William Clouston starts the week off speaking about protests in the UK. Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti talks about the reopening of non-essential shops. Mike and Peter make it round eleven, and Professor Emma Griffin takes the homeschooling segment on the Industrial Revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20201 hr

Nigel Farage, Gary McFarlane, and the Perrior Awards

Nigel Farage joins Mike to talk about recent events. Gary McFarlane from Black Lives Matter speaks about the human rights organisation. Marta and Mike look back at this week's shows, and generously give out the Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202057 min

UK Economy, Police Officers, and Prime Numbers

Lance Forman talks to Mike about restarting the UK's economy. Norman Brennan and Shaun Bailey discuss the attack of a Hackney Police Officer. Can you guess which ones are the Prime Numbers out of the following: 16,17, 18 and 19? Dr Jamie Frost joins Mike again for today's homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202054 min

Slavery Links, Transport for London, and the Circle of 5ths

George Pascoe Watson and Mike continue the debate about statues being pulled down and the reopening of shops from Monday. Sam Packer from Taxpayers' Alliance discusses Transport for London's staff earnings, and Neil Oliver reviews how History is taught. Mike gets musical and relives his child prodigy days with the Circle of 5ths in today's homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202058 min

School U-turn, Rioters, Congestion Charge and Dog 101

Roger Leighton kick starts the show with the latest on the education sector, as plans to reopen primary schools are dropped. Conservative MP Matt Vickers discusses the events of the weekend, and Shaheen Mamun's mission is to challenge the Mayor of London on the increased congestion charge. Today's homeschooling segment is by Ira Moss - All Dogs Matter charity, talking to Mike about how to look after your four legged friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 09, 202052 min

Protests, British Airways, Toilets and Graham Vs Hitchens Round Ten

Lucian Hudson discusses the Home Secretary's reaction to the BLM protests this weekend. Aviation Analyst, Alex Macheras speaks about British Airways. Raymond Martin from the British Toilet Association leads the homeschooling segment today .... it'll leave you brushed up on your toilet knowledge! Finally, Hitchens and Graham air their views, making it week number ten! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 20201 hr

Staycations, Skin Hunger and Magic

Nick de Bois gives Mike a round up of the week in politics. Fancy a holiday? David Else talks about the prospect of a staycation, and Psychologist Jo Hemmings speaks about the importance of a hug! Lights fly in the studio as Magic Marvin demonstrates some tricks and finally 'The Perrior Awards!' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 05, 20201 hr 10 min

Protests, British Airways and Lady Jane Grey

Protests are the first topic of conversation as Dai Davies and Susan Hall talk to Mike. British Airways are under scrutiny as landing slots and jobs are at risk, and Dr Nicola Tallis takes the homeschooling section all the way back to 1554, talking about Lady Jane Grey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 202057 min

PMQs, Hong Kong, Emotions and Hospitality

John Rentoul speaks to Mike about the latest from Westminster, and Robert Courts joins Mike to discuss the PM's offer of refuge for 3 million people in Hong Kong. Dr Emily Jayne Kilford talks about the brain and how emotions work, and finally, Marcus Wareing highlights the impact of Covid-19 in the hospitality industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 202055 min

Parliament, Air Bridges, Protests and Walks of Britain

Stewart Jackson explains the new voting system in parliament, as it is the first day back. Simon Calder talks to Mike about quarantine air bridges and Jane Mulkerrins describes the scenes in New York. For our homeschooling segment, we head to the great outdoors, as Andrew White discusses his passion - Walks around Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 02, 202057 min

Lockdown lifting, Protests, Solar System and Graham vs Hitchens Round Nine

Professor Karol Sikora and Mike talk about schools reopening in England. Chris Hobbs and Mike speak about the protests in London over the weekend... but what about the social distancing? Hitchens and Graham have their ninth heated debate, and for our home schooling segment we talk about the solar system.... truly out of this world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 20201 hr 7 min

Lockdown Easing, The Water Cycle and The Perrior Awards

Dr Luke Evans starts the show with the government's easing of the lockdown, while Stewart Weir talks about Scotland's plans. Former Labour MP Kate Hoey joins Mike in the Independent Republic, adding her common sense. Royal Graphical Society's Steve Brace leads the homeschooling segment on 'the water cycle' and last but not least Marta joins Mike for this week's Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 20201 hr 6 min

Pubs, BBC and Pythagoras Theorem

David Wooding starts the show off with this week's political climate, and Anthony Browne discusses the reopening of pubs and restaurants. Tim Luckhurst chats to Mike about Emily Maitlis' attack on Cummings. Finally, Mike gets a maths lesson on Pythagoras Theorem, giving himself a 10/10! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202055 min

PM Poll, Furlough and UK Coastline

Claire Coutinho starts the dialogue off about Boris' slump in the polls, as Cummings is still a hot topic. Tej Parikh analyses the Chancellor's furlough scheme, while Professor Karol Sikora discusses the 'local lockdowns.' Finally, Mike is joined by Neil Oliver, chatting about the UK's Coastline for today's homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 202053 min

Cummings up...

Tim Montgomerie kicks the show off with Mike discussing Dominic Cummings, the PM's Chief Adviser. Stewart Jackson adds to the conversation. Simon Calder updates Mike on international travel, while talkRADIO's Political Correspondent reports live from Spain. Finally, Robert Jenrick talks to Mike about the government's new plan for the homeless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202050 min

Cummings and goings, Electricity and Graham V Hitchens Round Eight

Mike discusses the latest from No.10, With Henry Hill. Jerry Hayes weighs in on Cummings, and Tom Whipple joins Mike for today's homeschooling session 'electricity.' Finally, its round eight for Hitchens and Mike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 20201 hr 4 min

Cyclists, Police Force and Car Maintenance

Completing his first week in the brand new studio (did he mention that?) Mike is joined by George Pascoe Watson, talking about Covid-19 immunity certificates. Mr Loophole discusses the laws around cyclists, and Chris Hobbs highlights the effects that the new coronavirus spot checks could have on the police force. A Technical Specialist explains how to fix your car and we look back for the Perrier Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 22, 20201 hr 11 min

Immigration, Furlough and Ocean Tides

Nigel Farage describes scenes he has witnessed at Dover, and Patrick Christys discusses the government furlough scheme. Professor Karol Sikora reports on the drop of Coronavirus cases. Steve Brace keeps us informed for the homeschooling section, talking about ocean tides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202058 min

Recess, China and Mozart vs Beethoven

John Rentoul (Political Commentator) weighs in on the week ahead as it is time for parliamentary recess. James Rogers from the Henry Jackson Society talks about breaking the supply chain from China and David Wooding explains the difference between Mozart and Beethoven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202056 min

Asylum, Air Bridges, and The Great Fire of London

James Starkie (Former Government Adviser) speaks to Mike about the new Immigration Bill. Fancy a holiday? Simon Calder from The Independent talks about the possibilities of a sunny summer getaway, and Charlie Rae fills Mike in on the Royals... Happy Anniversary Meghan and Harry! And, if you thought 2020 was bad... wait till you hear about 1666! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202055 min

Schools, Rainbows, and Graham v Hitchens Round Seven

We kick things off with former Head of Comms at Downing Street Sir Robbie Gibb. State School Secondary Teacher Calvin Robinson explains why he wants children and teachers to go back to school. Plus, Tom Whipple from The Times explains the science behind a rainbow. And, it's the return of Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 20201 hr 2 min

Rod Liddle, China, and Arts & Crafts

We kick things off with Sun and Sunday Times Columnist Rod Liddle. Plus, we catch up with Conservative MP for the Isle of Wight Bob Seely. And we learn more about arts and crafts at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202056 min
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