Newscast
BBC News
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer. GET IN TOUCH:
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
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Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastNewscast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastNewscast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Episodes
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Nov 30, 2020 • 31min
STopshop
On the day that Arcadia, the owner of Topshop and Dorothy Perkins, goes into administration, the BBC's Simon Jack discusses what went wrong. And with SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon addressing her party conference, the BBC's Sarah Smith joins Adam to talk about what 2021 could hold for the prospect of Scottish independence. Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 27, 2020 • 33min
Guy Garvey’s Glastonbury Taskforce
Elbow frontman Guy Garvey pops in to explain why artists want a fairer slice of the streaming pie - and to discuss whether festivals are back for 2021. After exciting vaccine news earlier this week, some people had questions about the data from the Oxford-AstraZeneca study. Adam and Fergus try to answer some of them with help from Professor Jennifer Rogers.
And legendary LGBT venue G-A-Y explains why it’s partnering up with McDonalds to keep its doors open in Tier 2.
Studio Manager: Mike Reggard
Producers: Rick Kelsey, Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 26, 2020 • 32min
Tier Drop
More than 23 million people in England will be placed in the highest tier 3 category of coronavirus restrictions, when the national lockdown ends next Wednesday. Adam, Laura and Chris talk through the new tougher tier system, and the government’s methods for choosing which areas move up and down the scale. And, former Conservative Education and International Development Secretary Justine Greening joins tells us why she believes not enough is being done to “level-up” the country, both at home and abroad.Producers: Patrick Baker, Georgia Coan, Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 25, 2020 • 32min
We’ve Only Just Begun
The economic battle after the Covid shock has only just begun. Richard Hughes from the Office for Budget Responsibility joins Laura and Adam to discuss the Spending Review. And after the death of Diego Maradona, we mourn the footballing legend with Mark Chapman and ex-England international Trevor Steven. Studio Manager: Emma Close
Producers: Rick Kelsey, Ben Weisz, Sej Asar, Jo Deahl
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 24, 2020 • 29min
(Not) Home Alone
The news we've all been waiting for... three households can mix over Christmas in the UK. Adam, Vicki and Fergus take us through the festive yules... I mean rules.And Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, tells us why he thinks the stricter tiers system is a disaster for pubs, and why you might need a 'vaccine passport' to get into a festival next summer.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Rick Kelsey (new boy!), Jo Deahl, Georgia Coan
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 23, 2020 • 29min
''Tis the Season To Be Jolly Careful'
The vaccine developed by the University of Oxford is highly effective at stopping people developing Covid-19 symptoms, a large trial shows. And the Prime Minister announces that gyms and non-essential shops in all parts of England will be allowed to reopen when lockdown ends next month. Adam is joined by Laura and Fergus to discuss the latest.
Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Jo Deahl, Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Sej Asar
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino SofosGot a question? Email newscast@bbc.co.uk...
Nov 20, 2020 • 32min
'Wagatha Christie'
BBC journalist Sinéad Garvan and economist Paul Johnson discuss the 'Wagatha Christie' scandal, government spending review implications, Priti Patel's events, COVID-19 impact on spending, and legal analysis of social media accusations.
Nov 19, 2020 • 32min
Sticking with Prit?
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins the podcast to discuss leadership, lawsuits, and Christmas card lists. The team explores the latest vaccine news and government bullying allegations, including breach of the ministerial code by a top official. Economic impact of COVID on the government budget and character development in writing are also touched upon.
Nov 18, 2020 • 34min
Electric Dreams
Adam is joined by Chris Stark, from the UK's Climate Change Committee, to discuss the government's green plan. Can it actually be delivered? Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Georgia Coan, Jo Deahl
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
Nov 17, 2020 • 37min
Vaxxing 9 to 5
Jeremy Corbyn's readmission to the Labour Party and the civics lesson on devolution. The Prime Minister's devolution row. The post-Grenfell social housing plan explained.
