Newscast
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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:
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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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
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
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Feb 20, 2023 • 32min
Nicola Bulley: "We Can Let You Rest Now"
A body found in a Lancashire river on Sunday was that of missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, police have said, before reading a family statement which criticised media intrusion.Adam speaks to the BBC’s Judith Moritz, who is in St Michael's on Wyre, as well as a former detective superintendent - Julie Mackay.And we discuss the heavily criticised changes to Roald Dahl’s books with culture editor Katy Razzall and children’s author Philip Ardagh.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Pearse Lynch and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.
Feb 17, 2023 • 33min
Sturgeon’s Succession, with Brian Cox
Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey, who are standing in for Adam, speak to actor and SNP member Brian Cox about Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, and who he would like to see in charge of the party.And as Rishi Sunak travels to Belfast to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol, they get the latest on developments from Ireland correspondent Chris Page.More NHS strikes have been announced for March. Baron Victor Adebowale, Chair of the NHS Confederation, talks about how they could be resolved.Today's episode was presented by Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey and was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer is Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Verity Wilde.
Feb 16, 2023 • 33min
Plenty More Fish in the SNP
Scotland is looking for a new first minister. As the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon starts to take shape, Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark, “fresh” off the sleeper train from Edinburgh, and Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, share their views on what’s next for Scottish politics and independence.The family of missing Nicola Bulley say speculation about her private life needs to stop. A policing expert, and a press officer who worked on the Madeleine McCann case, explain why Lancashire Police revealed details about her personal struggles.And after Adam personally tried and tested the postal delays, we hear from someone who received a letter from the Royal Mail more than 100 years late.Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Chris Flynn and Rufus Gray. The technical producer is Mike Regaard. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Feb 15, 2023 • 36min
Resignationcast: Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland’s first minister says she will resign.Chris Mason (who was on a train en route to Edinburgh) gives his instant reaction to the decision... And we get more analysis about Sturgeon's resignation speech, her legacy and the future of Scottish and UK politics with the BBC’s Alex Forsyth (in Westminster), Scotland editor James Cook (in Edinburgh) and special correspondent Jim Naughtie (in the studio with Adam in London).Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate and Danny Wittenberg with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
Feb 14, 2023 • 32min
Council Culture
Why are so many councils in England raising taxes? Adam and the BBC’s Alex Forsyth are joined by Conservative councillor David Shelvey and Labour councillor Bev Craig to look at the pressures on local councils.And Bake Off judge, Prue Leith, and her son, Conservative MP Danny Kruger, debate assisted dying ahead of a documentary they've made together.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Louisa Lewis.
Feb 13, 2023 • 32min
Born in the UFO
Why is the White House shooting down flying objects? Adam is joined by the BBC’s security correspondent, Gordon Corera, and North America correspondent, Sarah Smith, to discuss the mystery that’s gripping America. After a weekend of showbiz news Radio 1 DJ, Jack Saunders, gives his take on the performances and pageantry at the Brits and the Super Bowl.And one week on from the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria, we get an update from Lyse Doucet who is in Turkey.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor editor was Sam Bonham.
Feb 10, 2023 • 30min
The Struggle For Aid In Syria
The first aid deliveries has started to arrive in Syria after Monday’s deadly earthquakes.Adam speaks to Syrian director, Waad Al-Kateab, who directed of the award winning documentary ‘For Sama’, and her husband Hamza Al-Kateab, a doctor and human rights activist, who say much more support is needed.The UK has narrowly avoided a recession according to new statistics. Paul Johnson, director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies explains what that actually means for people’s daily lives.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray, Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Jonathan Greer. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Feb 9, 2023 • 29min
The Earthquake Response
How are search and rescue teams saving people in Turkey and Syria?The BBC's Anna Foster describes how the relief effort is playing out on the ground in one of the cities hardest hit by the earthquakes.Baroness Amos, Labour member of the House of Lords, and former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, gives a bit of perspective on the situation in Turkey and Syria. And Lord Frost, former Conservative minister and chief Brexit negotiator talks Brexit, government reform and Liz Truss.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and was made by Chris Flynn with Danny Wittenberg. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Feb 8, 2023 • 33min
Zelensky's Flying Visit
Ukraine’s President makes a surprise visit to the UK.We get reaction from one of the people who shared the stage with President Zelensky at Westminster Hall, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the House of Commons speaker. Chris and security correspondent Frank Gardner are also on hand to chew over what this means in foreign policy terms.And we discuss the latest on missing 45-year-old mother-of-two Nicola Bulley with Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent, and BBC reporter Nick Garnett.
Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor was Damon Rose.
Feb 7, 2023 • 31min
“The Earthquake Orphan”
Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors under the rubble of buildings in southern Turkey and northern Syria after two huge earthquakes on Monday. Adam and the BBC’s Lyse Doucet discuss some of the stories of hope and loss in the aftermath of the quake. They speak to one man from Manchester who’s helping to get aid out to the affected areas.Also, we get the latest on the mini-reshuffle with Chris and Alex Forsyth, host of the BBC’s Any Questions.Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor was Louisa Lewis.
