Talk Breakfast

Dawn Neesom and Kevin O'Sullivan join Mike Graham for this week's edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Clouston, Leader of the Social Democratic Party starts the show telling Mike this week felt like things were returning to normal with the reopening of shops, pubs and restaurants. talkRADIO'S Royal Correspondent Rupert Bell ran through the details of Prince Philip's upcoming funeral. Angela Ruffle, Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol and Mike discuss concerns about the government's rapid testing system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at the Independent begins the show telling Mike how great it is that life is slowly returning to normal with the easing of lockdown. Lucy Beresford, Relationship Expert and Mike discuss if people have reached breaking point after being locked down for so long. Julia Jones, Co-Founder John’s Campaign shares with Mike the frustrations care home residents are being forced to isolate for 14 days after a walk with families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher Snowden, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the IEA begins the show discussing PM Boris Johnson's claims that lockdown, not the vaccine, is behind the decline in Covid deaths. Jennie Bond, former Royal Correspondent shares with Mike her memories of Prince Philip ahead of his funeral on Saturday. Neil Oliver, Archaeologist and TV Presenter tells Mike children have been sacrificed during lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by Kevin O'Sullivan for a special broadcast from the Horseshoe Inn pub to celebrate the reopening of the pubs. Royal reporter Rupert Bell discusses the details of Prince Philip's funeral. talkRADIO Breakfast Presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer tells the pair how significant the reopening of pubs and shops is. Toby Young, General Secretary of the Free Speech Union and Calvin Robinson, Conservative Commentator talk about how freedom is still a way off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Mulholland, Director at The Campaign for Pubs starts the show by telling Mike about how the reopening of pubs went after being forced to close again because of lockdown. Dr Renee Hoenderkamp, NHS GP and Medical writer and Mike discuss if the roadmap out of lockdown needs to be sped up and Peter Hitchens, Mail on Sunday Columnist tells Mike why Prince Philip reminds him of his own Father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Graham breaks the news that the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Alan Mendoza starts the show discussing Forbes' Billionaire list and how the rich have profited from the pandemic. Dr Andrew Preston speaks to Mike regarding vaccines. Chris Hobbs speaks about police violence as a Dad that stood up to bullies was left fighting for his life. Finally LaDona Harvey gives Mike an update on Tiger Woods' car crash and the George Floyd murder trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawn Neesom and Kevin O'Sullivan join Mike Graham for this week's edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Chilton starts the show, talking about the vaccine passport. Harry Fone from the Tax Payers Alliance discusses the Town Hall Rich List, and how a number of staff received over £100,000 despite unpopular council tax rises. Neil Oliver joins Mike. Dating Expert Nadia Essex speaks about the dating app Bumble. Finally, Angela Levin and Mike cover the latest with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.