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May 12, 2023 • 32min

Home Truths

The Newscast guide to housing. As the Bank of England issues warnings over the offer of no-deposit mortgages, we look at the state of the housing and rental market in the UK. Housing correspondent for the i newspaper, Vicky Spratt, tells Adam what to expect from a major shakeup of renting rules. Estate agent Megan Eighteen tells us how industry insiders are feeling. And Newsnight economics editor Ben Chu explains the finances behind owning vs renting, and whether housing is actually a good long term investment. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with George Dabby and Ivana Davidovic. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The news editor was Damon Rose.
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May 11, 2023 • 30min

TransPennine Eurovision Express

Adam gets the train to Liverpool for Eurovision, as a rail service is nationalised.Joining him at Lime Street station is Ben Clatworthy, transport correspondent for the Times, to discuss what the nationalisation of TransPennine Express means for passengers.Also, with the Eurovision final imminent, the Eurovisioncast team drop in to give us a preview, and a brief on how the scoring works.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Rufus Gray and Nicky Edwards. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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May 10, 2023 • 34min

Newsbeatcast

It’s the BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat takeover with Pria Rai and Calum Leslie.Chris Mason drops in to impart his advice on presenting Newscast, and to give an update on what’s been happening in parliament today.Health correspondent James Gallagher talks through some of the big health stories, including calls for tighter regulation around aesthetic procedures like lip fillers. And two-time world boxing champion, Carl Frampton, opens up about mental health in sport and Northern Ireland, in his new documentary.If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this episode, you can find help and support here www.bbc.co.uk/actionlineToday’s Newscast was presented by Pria Rai and Calum Leslie. It was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Rufus Gray and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Caitlyn Gazeley and Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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May 9, 2023 • 32min

Coronation Beat

What do we know about the law behind the Coronation arrests?Adam is joined by home editor Mark Easton and former chief constable of Northumbria Police Sue Sim to discuss what the arrest of six anti-monarchy protesters means for the police going forward.Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is in Liverpool to be Newscast’s on the ground reporter as Eurovision gets under way.And, investigative journalist Jamie Bartlett talks through his latest intriguing podcast.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade . The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The editor is Damon Rose.
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May 9, 2023 • 27min

Eurovisioncast Week Begins!

Live from Måns Zelmerlöw’s bed! Listen to Eurovisioncast everyday this week on BBC Sounds, for post show reviews, backstage insights, and big name interviews. Today's Eurovisioncast was hosted by Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw, BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst, BBC News Eurovision Reporter Daniel Rosney, and BBC Radio Merseyside's Ngunan Adamu. The podcast producer is Emma Forde. Sound design was by Nicky Edwards. The social media producer is Melanie Stewart-Smith. The podcast commissioning producer was Caroline McEvoy. The commissioning executive was Louise Kattenhorn. The senior news editors were Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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May 6, 2023 • 33min

Coronationcast

Behind the scenes on this historic day. We go through the best bits, talking points and chat about what it was like behind the scenes as King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey. Adam’s joined by the man who’s come to be Newscast’s voice of the "royal moment", Jim Naughtie, as well as royal correspondent Jonny Dymond.5 Live’s Rachel Burden also joins us from the pub, and John Murray explains the difference between football and royal event commentary.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade, and Chloe Desave. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior editor is Sam Bonham.
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May 5, 2023 • 31min

HRH, the PNS, and the WHO

We preview the King’s Coronation by looking at how it will compare with the past with the hosts of The Rest is History podcast Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a "global health emergency". Medical Editor for the BBC Fergus Walsh returns to the podcast to put the news into perspective.And with most of England’s local election results in, deputy political editor Vicki Young helps us makes sense of what they mean for the country.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cecelia Armstrong, Miranda Slade, and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Alison Gee. The senior editor is Sam Bonham.
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May 5, 2023 • 1h 2min

Live, Laugh, Local Elections

Is John Curtice on TV? Yes! And so is Newscast.The results of England’s local elections have started coming in, so Newscast have woken up early (or stayed up all night) to talk about what it all means in a special live episode, broadcast on BBC iPlayer.Adam is joined in the studio by Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason fresh from reporting on the results overnight. Professor Sir John Curtice tells us how he’s crunching the numbers, Alex Forsyth calls in from Salford and Vicki Young dials in from her breakfast table. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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May 4, 2023 • 34min

International Newscast

It’s local election day in England and while people are voting broadcasters aren’t allowed to report details of campaigning or election issues… so we’re going global. By that we mean Turkey, Sudan, Moscow and the West Bank. The BBC’s Orla Guerin has interviewed Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu ahead of presidential elections there, Lyse Doucet has been reporting on Sudan, and Jeremy Bowen has just got back from Jerusalem.But why are there restrictions on UK broadcasters on local election day? Adam also speaks to the BBC chief politics advisor for the lowdown.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cecelia Armstrong and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Alison Gee. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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May 3, 2023 • 34min

Scamscast

The government bans cold calls selling financial products. Adam takes a look at the announcement and the world of scams with Nick Stapleton from the BBC’s Scam Interceptors and cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey. BBC deputy political editor Vicki Young looks ahead to Thursdays local elections in England.And Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, from the Writers Guild of America, talks about the US shows going dark as writers step away from their keyboards for their first strike in 15 years.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Alison Gee with Cecelia Armstrong and George Dabby. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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