

Theo Leggett
BBC’s international business correspondent, providing insights into Heathrow’s temporary closure and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 20min
How did one fire paralyse Europe's busiest airport?
Theo Leggett, the BBC’s international business correspondent, gives a gripping account of the chaos following a fire at Heathrow's power supply station. He discusses how this incident led to the cancellation of all flights, sparking widespread speculation and criticism of the airport’s contingency plans. The conversation unveils the vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the tension between private interests and public needs. Leggett emphasizes the urgent need for better preparedness to prevent such disruptions in the future, highlighting the implications for air travel worldwide.

Sep 2, 2024 • 27min
Stranded in space: Another crisis for Boeing
Theo Leggett, a BBC business correspondent, and Georgina Rannard, a climate and science reporter, delve into the crises facing Boeing amidst its Starliner spacecraft malfunctions. They discuss the implications for NASA astronauts stranded in space and explore Boeing's turbulent history, including safety concerns from whistleblowers. The conversation touches on emotional testimonies from victims' families during congressional hearings and emphasizes the urgent need for cultural shifts in safety practices within the aerospace industry.