

The Covid Inquiry Podcast
BBC Radio 4
Full coverage of the Covid Inquiry from its hearings in London and from around the UK. With Jim Reed, Divya Talwar, Lorna Gordon, Hywel Griffith and Jennifer O'Leary.
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Apr 27, 2024 • 10min
25. Extra: The Podcast Moves To Belfast
As the Covid Inquiry moves to Belfast, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Ireland correspondent Jennifer O'Leary about what to expect, as she takes over the podcast for three weeks.

Mar 16, 2024 • 11min
24. Mark Drakeford
In the final week of hearings in Cardiff, First Minister Mark Drakeford gives evidence to the Covid Inquiry. Hywel Griffith reports.

Mar 9, 2024 • 9min
23."Omnishambles"
Hywel Griffith reports from week 2 of the Welsh Covid Inquiry hearing from senior civil servants and special advisers on the confusion during the first few weeks of the pandemic.

Mar 2, 2024 • 17min
22. 'They Sat On Their Hands'
The Covid Inquiry takes its first week of evidence in Cardiff, beginning with a focus on the loss of bereaved families. Hywel Griffith reports.

Feb 24, 2024 • 9min
21. Extra: The Podcast Moves To Wales
As the Covid Inquiry moves to Cardiff, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Wales correspondent Hywel Griffith about what to expect, as he takes over the podcast for three weeks.

Feb 3, 2024 • 19min
20. Nicola Sturgeon
The Covid Inquiry concludes its Edinburgh hearings, with evidence from Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and UK cabinet minister Michael Gove. Lorna Gordon reports.

Jan 27, 2024 • 14min
19. "She Actually Wants None Of Us"
The Covid Inquiry hears its second week of evidence in Edinburgh, with questions over the deletion of Whatsapp messages. Lorna Gordon reports.

Jan 20, 2024 • 13min
18. "A Lack Of Trust"
The Covid Inquiry holds its first week of evidence in Edinburgh. Lorna Gordon reports.

Jan 13, 2024 • 17min
17. Extra: The Podcast Moves To Scotland
As the Covid Inquiry moves to Edinburgh, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Scotland correspondent Lorna Gordon about what to expect, as she takes over the podcast for 3 weeks.

Dec 16, 2023 • 24min
16. Rishi Sunak
Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, as it concludes its second module. The sole witness was Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.