Yorkshirecast

James, Gemma and Tim talk to the BBC's Bradford political reporter Aisha Iqbal about her recovery from coronavirus.Shahid Islam, who researches health inequalities, discusses how the virus has impacted on Bradford and argues that it is disproportionately impacting those from BAME backgrounds.And as lockdown 2.0 gets underway, the team talk about the box sets and hobbies that'll be keeping them busy over the coming weeks.Producer: Louise Wheeler Sound: Adam Campbell

Another national lockdown will take place to try and stop the spread of Coronavirus. The team talks through the challenge of covering a constantly changing story with Geri Scott the Westminster Correspondent from the Yorkshire Post.Life-long Labour supporter Dame Maureen Lipman from Hull talks about anti-Semitism and Jeremy Corbyn. The actress and comedian also discusses lockdown and Coronation Street.And we're only on episode 4, but Yorkshirecast has some loyal fans already. Gemma, Tim and James find out what the Yorkshirecast fans are enjoying so far about the podcast.Producer: Louise Wheeler Studio Director: Alice Hawes Sound: Adam Campbell

Maureen from Barnsley said she didn't want to be 'fastened to her home.' Her no nonsense attitude won her fans on social media. Barnsley based businesswoman Rita gave us her insight into the straight talking attitude of South Yorkshire.Former Labour Sheffield MP Lord Blunkett told Tim, Gemma and James that tougher restrictions are putting a huge strain on people and their businesses. He also spoke about his own personal struggle in dealing with lockdown.And Tim turns the tables on James for this week's quiz.Studio director Qendresa Zena Producer Louise Wheeler

The team discuss how the new local restrictions and tiers have been received in Yorkshire. The owner of a chain of cocktail bars across the North, Martin Greenhow, talks to the team about the challenges of running a business when the rules are different in each area. And Dr Henna Anwar from Huddersfield gives wellbeing advice about how to avoid burnout and cope with anxiety fears during a pandemic. If you need to speak to someone about your mental health more help and support can be found on the BBC’s Action Line page: www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/

Yorkshire's Political Editors James Vincent and Tim Iredale along with Politics Reporters Gemma Dillon and Aisha Iqbal talk to a wedding venue owner from Rishi Sunak's constituency in North Yorkshire and take a quiz on lockdown rules.

Making what happens in Westminster relevant to people in the North. Featuring a great guest from our region and insight from our very own northern political team.