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
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
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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Apr 5, 2020 • 7min
'We’ll meet again'
The podcast discusses the Queen's rare address to the UK, expressing gratitude, unity, and optimism amidst the pandemic. It explores historical parallels and symbols like NHS workers and rainbows for unity.
Apr 4, 2020 • 37min
Alexander Armstrong
Actor and TV presenter Alexander Armstrong hosts a Pointless-style coronavirus quiz. The podcast delves into challenges faced by care homes during the pandemic, NHS and social care issues, and the impact of COVID-19. It also discusses celebrities performing online, urging for social distancing, and memorializing NHS nurses.
Apr 2, 2020 • 35min
One Heck of a Target
Discussion on government plans for mass coronavirus testing, personal experience with testing, challenges of meeting testing targets, implications of testing on country's situation, exploring COVID-19 immunity through antibody testing, shift to digital meetings in Parliament, virtual dance class with Oti Mabuse, highlighting hidden heroes in the entertainment industry
Apr 1, 2020 • 39min
Bad News
Palliative care expert Kathryn Mannix discusses navigating end-of-life care amidst COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of open conversations. The podcast also delves into the impacts of the pandemic, financial struggles during COVID-19, and recreating Wimbledon at home.
Mar 31, 2020 • 42min
What’s Not Allowed? And Girls Aloud!
Ex-policeman Rav Wilding discusses challenges facing police during pandemic. Asian communities in UK facing difficulties with coronavirus crisis. Misconceptions, challenges, and cultural responses to pandemic highlighted, with a touch of humor added with Girls Aloud lyrics reading.
Mar 30, 2020 • 30min
Sir Patrick's Slideshow
The country’s social distancing measures are “making a difference” says the UK’s chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance. And Adam talks to hair stylist, Nicky Clark, about how to cut your hair at home.
Mar 27, 2020 • 43min
Nigella Lawson
Renowned chef Nigella Lawson shares tips on managing shopping during lockdown, discusses stocked pantry essentials, and talks about comforting meals like baked potatoes. She also delves into pasta-making techniques and offers advice on flavorful home cooking with marination tips and recipe ideas.
Mar 25, 2020 • 31min
Park Patrol
Laura, Fergus, and Chris join Adam to discuss the day's coronavirus news, people not following government rules, and managing being stuck indoors. Topics include community response to NHS volunteer appeal, navigating challenges during the pandemic, work challenges, and community resilience in Wiltshire.
Mar 24, 2020 • 35min
Martin Lewis & Carol Vorderman
Financial expert Martin Lewis provides money-saving advice while educator Carol Vorderman offers homeschooling tips. Topics include coronavirus-related personal finance queries, challenges of essential work, financial hardships during the pandemic, travel uncertainties, urgent health crisis response, and navigating homeschooling difficulties.
Mar 24, 2020 • 35min
STAY AT HOME!
Chef and Bake Off champion Nadiya Hussain shares Nice-olation cooking tips amidst UK lockdown. Topics include strict enforcement measures, impact on self-employed workers, uncertain future, implications of shielding program, public information messaging, thriving in isolation, and cooking and homeschooling experiences.
