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Adam is joined by the BBC's James Vincent to discuss the reaction in South Yorkshire on the day that tier three restrictions are announced. And Laura helps translate her interview with Lord Mark Sedwill, the ex-head of the civil service. How surprised should we be with what he said?Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino SofosGet in touch: [email protected]
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Manchester united?
Tier 3 rules will be imposed on Greater Manchester from Friday, the prime minister has announced. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young and Kevin Fitzpatrick to discuss the day's events. And Professor Peter Openshaw, from Imperial College London, explains why the UK is pushing ahead to be the first country to carry out “human challenge” studies where up to 90 healthy people will be deliberately exposed to Covid-19.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Firebreakstarter
The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, tells us about his 'short, sharp, firebreak' lockdown. Laura and Chris join Adam for some riveting Brexit updates. And Emma Barnett tells us what living with the debilitating condition endometriosis is like.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Jo Deahl and Natalie Ktena Editor: Dino Sofos
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Always Take Your Tiers With You
As Lancashire becomes the latest area to move into the ‘very-high’ restrictions tier, the Prime Minister has warned that he may ‘intervene’ if new measures for Greater Manchester are not agreed. Adam is joined by Vicki and James to talk through the latest.And, could ‘No Deal’ be on the cards…? We hear the latest on the Brexit negotiations, as the UK say trade talks with the EU are ‘over’.Also on the podcast, Rambler and Broadcaster Stuart Maconie tells us about the joys of a good walk.Studio Director: Michael Regaard Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Emma CloseGet in touch at [email protected]
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Real Winter is Coming
As a row over regional coronavirus restrictions gets heated in England, is it time for a national ‘circuitbreaker’ lockdown?Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar thinks so - he sits on SAGE and directs the Wellcome Trust, and tells Adam and Fergus that without a three week national lockdown, winter could be a bumpy ride.Chris and Laura are back, too, to discuss the fallout in Westminster from these regional rows - and to explain what to make of Dame Louise Casey’s warning about large scale post-pandemic destitution.Katya reunites the Brexitcast crew with the latest on EU trade talks.And Chris Mason’s outro hangs in the balance - as we finally decide whether to ooze it or lose it.Studio Director: Andy Mills Producers: Sej Asar, Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Alix Pickles Editor: Dino Sofos
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How do you solve a pandemic, Maria?
Adam is joined by Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, the Technical Lead on Covid-19 at the World Health Organization. And the BBC’s Stephen Nolan explains the reaction in Northern Ireland after it’s announced that schools will close from Monday.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Many Questions
Wipe away your tiers - Newscast is here to answer your questions!Can you still visit others in their support bubbles? Where is the virus spreading? What’s going on with Nightingale Hospitals?Here to answer your corona queries - Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young, Health Editor Hugh Pym, Newscast’s favourite virologist Dr Elisabetta Groppelli and 5 Live’s Nick Garnett.Studio Director: Emma Close Producers: Ben Wesiz and Jo Deahl Editor: Dino Sofos
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Tiers for Fears
The prime minister has announced a new three-tier system of restrictions in England to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. Adam, Laura and Fergus are joined by Claire Hamilton, the BBC's political reporter for Merseyside, to discuss what the new rules mean. And Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, explains why the support in place for businesses won't be enough.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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David Dimbleby
Legendary broadcaster and former presenter of BBC Question Time, David Dimbleby, chats to Adam about Iraq, the seductive quality of podcasting and the future of the BBC.And Chris Mason lobbies to keep his creepy outro. #DontLoseTheOozeStudio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi and Alix Pickles Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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The West(minster) Wing
Are pubs and restaurants in the North going to be forced to close next week? And meet Westminster’s answer to C.J. Cregg!Studio Directors: Andy Mills and Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz and Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Sober October
Adam is joined by the BBC's Sarah Smith and Vicki Young to discuss the upcoming closure of all pubs and restaurants in central Scotland. And the BBC's Marianna Spring explains why Facebook are taking tougher action against QAnon conspiracy theory accounts.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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DIY Party Conference
Newscast attends the virtual Conservative party conference. Adam, Laura and Chris listen to Boris Johnson’s speech and speak to Sir Iain Duncan Smith in the virtual conference hotel bar afterwards. And it obviously wouldn’t be a party conference with some karaoke*Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi, Jo Deahl Editor: Dino Sofos*Don’t worry, no BBC journalists actually sang during the making of this episode.
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Not Excel-lent
Jennifer Williams, from the Manchester Evening News, joins Adam to discuss the technical glitch that caused nearly 16,000 cases of coronavirus to be missed. And, as Donald Trump leaves hospital to continue his Covid-19 treatment, the BBC's Fergus Walsh talks us through the various treatments the President has received over the past few days.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Justice delivered?
The President has tested positive for coronavirus. If you can't wait for Americast - Emily Maitlis joins Jane with the briefing you need.Newly-minted Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young explains why SNP Margaret Ferrier is facing calls to resign - and is looking increasingly isolated, and not just because she's quarantining. James Gallagher meanwhile explains why even if a vaccine is ready by Christmas, it might take longer to reach your arm.And the Post Office now says it won't contest dozens of appeals from sub-postmasters convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting - they say wrongly. Was a glitchy computer system to blame? Nick Wallis has been investigating for years - and tells Jane everything he knows.Presenter: Jane Garvey Assistant Editor: Emma Close Studio Manager: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz and Harriet Noble
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Spitting Image
New local restrictions announced today for Liverpool, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough now place a quarter of the UK under some form of ‘local lockdown’. Laura and Chris speak to Andy Preston, the independent Mayor of Middlesbrough, on why he thinks the government is making a mistake. And, with Spitting Image returning to our screens this weekend, Matt Forde tells us what it was like to voice Donald Trump and Boris Johnson-- in puppet form.Studio Director: Andy Mills Producers: Frankie Tobi, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Emma Close
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The UNGA Games
The BBC’s Justin Rowlatt explains why China’s announcement at the UN General Assembly could be a significant step in the fight against climate change. And Laura, Fergus and Adam discuss why Boris Johnson says the UK is at a “critical moment” in the coronavirus pandemic.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
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Skill Seekers
Boris Johnson has promised “radical” changes to the education system in England to help boost the post-Covid economy. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young and former government advisor, Tom Richmond, to talk about how it might work.Producers: Ben Weisz, Sej Asar Output Editor: Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
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Sir Ed Davey
Adam and Chris take us through the latest Coronavirus news, and talk to Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey about his pledge to be “the voice of carers”. And Americast’s Jon Sopel explains what's what with Donald Trump’s taxes.Studio Director: Russell Newlove Producers: Harriet Noble, Ben Weisz and Sej Asar Assistant Editors: Emma Close and Sam Bonham
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The Student Pub Quiz
Adam hosts this weekend's student pub quiz with Catherine Roys from Teesside University radio station, TUXtra. Play along at home! And the BBC's James Oliver explains what it was like investigating the FinCEN Files.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Alix Pickles, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
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So long, furlough, auf wiedersehen, goodbye
The chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government’s new economic measures for when the furlough scheme ends next month. Adam and Laura are joined by Simon Jack to look at the choices now facing businesses, and we’re given a maths lesson on how it could work for you by University Challenge’s Bobby Seagull. Plus, BBC tech correspondent Zoe Kleinman answers your questions on the new Track and Trace app that launched today.Producers: Frankie Tobi, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Emma Close
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Life Newscastic
Adam is joined by Professor Jim Al-Khalili from BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific to talk about his recent interviews with Neil Ferguson and Sarah Gilbert. And BBC Scotland Editor Sarah Smith explains the importance of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer refusing to rule out the possibility of supporting a second referendum on Scottish independence.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Alix Pickles, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
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Another six months
Pubs, restaurants and bars are to close at 10pm, and people are told to work from home if they can again in new measures announced today by the prime minister. And, as Sir Keir Starmer gives his first Labour conference speech as leader virtually from Doncaster, Chris Mason tells us why it wasn't just the livestream that made a change from previous years.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena Assistant Editor: Emma Close
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Been here be 4
The UK's coronavirus alert level is being upgraded from 3 to 4. Adam, Laura, Chris and Fergus talk through what it means for the country. And Teesside University student radio station, TUXtra, stages a Newscast takeover. What will Freshers' Week be like for students?Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Sej Asar, Natalie Ktena Output Editor: Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Short circuit
On the day that Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK is now seeing a second wave, we try to figure out what the government means when they say they are considering a "circuit-break" approach for suppressing the spread of coronavirus. Also, we discuss the model Emily Ratajkowski’s viral blog about who owns the rights to her image.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Harriet Noble, Alix Pickles Assistant Editor: Sam BonhamMany thanks to New York Magazine’s The Cut podcast for the audio of Emily Ratajkowski used in this episode.
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The Test and Trace Race
As large parts of the north-east of England are put under further restrictions, and figures today reveal only a third of people are receiving their covid test results within 24 hours, what’s going wrong? Adam, Laura and James ask the former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt about what the backlog could mean for the Winter. And, Samantha Bond reads us extracts of the new book by Lady Sasha Squire that’s got everyone in Westminster talking.Producers: Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Nat Ktena, Alix Pickles Editor: Dino Sofos
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Shadow cab rank
Who's who in the shadow cabinet? Newsnight’s Nick Watt has the beginner's guide to the Labour frontbench. And, after yesterday's Newscast raised the possibility of loopholes in the testing system, the BBC’s Rachel Schraer explains what's going on.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
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To the Lighthouse (Lab)
Why is there a shortage of covid tests? Adam speaks to epidemiologist Alan McNally who was one of the people involved in setting up the Milton Keynes Lighthouse Lab. And as the unemployment rate continues to increase and finding a job is becoming harder, former winner of The Apprentice, Lee McQueen, offers some handy CV tips.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Lead producer: Frankie Tobi Producers: Ben Weisz and Natalie Ktena Assistant Editor: Emma Close
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Aye at night
The Internal Market Bill, giving government the power to override parts of the Brexit agreement with the EU, passed its first hurdle in a late night Commons vote. Adam and Laura digest the details of the dramatic day at Westminster.And is there life on Venus?Studio Director: Michael Regaard Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Output Editor: Harriet Noble Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Where R we now?
Adam is joined by the BBC's Fergus Walsh and Vicki Young to discuss the government's response to the growing infection rate. And the BBC's Mark Lowen tells us what life is like for migrants and refugees after the fire at the Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producer: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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EUltimatum
In a Brexitcast reunion, Adam, Laura and Katya ask what can be salvaged from negotiations with the EU that appear to have hit the buffers. Michel Barnier is back in town - this time it's Laura who gets to say bonjour.And while wildfires turn the sky orange in California, we ask Justin Rowlatt what he makes of a citizens' assembly plan to tackle climate change - and where snotcicles come from.Studio Director: William Allott Producer: Ben Weisz Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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The Rule of Six
Adam, Laura and Fergus walk through the new, 'simpler' coronavirus restrictions in England - dubbed the 'Rule of Six' by Boris Johnson. The government's top scientists warn they might be with us for a while. And where does the 'Rule of Six' leave S Club 7? Bradley McIntosh tells us.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producer: Ben Weisz Editor: Dino Sofos
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Safe Six
Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday - with some exemptions - after a steep rise in coronavirus cases. Adam is joined by the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, Fergus Walsh, Branwen Jeffreys and Nick Eardley.Studio director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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BREXITCAST IS BACK
Brexit is back. So we've fired up the klaxon and brought out the binders. Laura, Katya and Adam discuss the government’s plans for a post-Brexit customs bill, and look ahead to another round of talks starting this week. It's like September 2019 all over again.And how worried should we be about the rise in coronavirus cases? Fergus is back to tell us.Studio director: Chris Murphy Producers: Harriet Noble and Ben Weisz Editor: Dino Sofos
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BREXITCAST IS BACK
Brexit is back. So we've fired up the klaxon and brought out the binders. Laura, Katya and Adam discuss the government’s plans for a post-Brexit customs bill, and look ahead to another round of talks starting this week. It's like September 2019 all over again.And how worried should we be about the rise in coronavirus cases? Fergus is back to tell us.Studio director: Chris Murphy Producers: Harriet Noble and Ben Weisz Editor: Dino Sofos
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Pret A Danger
Adam is joined by Pano Christou, the CEO of Pret A Manger, to discuss the sandwich chain's plan for pandemic survival. And we speak to a suburban cafe that’s thriving in the new normal.Studio Director: Michael Regaard Producers: Harriet Noble, Alix Pickles Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Pret A Danger
Adam is joined by Pano Christou, the CEO of Pret A Manger, to discuss the sandwich chain's plan for pandemic survival. And we speak to a suburban cafe that’s thriving in the new normal.Studio Director: Michael Regaard Producers: Harriet Noble, Alix Pickles Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Testing Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair joins Adam to explain why he’s turned into a testing geek – and how he thinks the international community needs to up its game to tackle Covid-19.Not content with a single Tony, Jo Coburn drops in to update us on the row surrounding Mr Abbott, Australia’s ex-PM, becoming a UK trade envoy. And Amol Rajan on whether the BBC’s new boss Tim Davie can win his battle against bureaucracy.Studio Director: Michael Regaard Producers: Ben Weisz, Lucy Boast Editor: Dino Sofos
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Testing Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair joins Adam to explain why he’s turned into a testing geek – and how he thinks the international community needs to up its game to tackle Covid-19.Not content with a single Tony, Jo Coburn drops in to update us on the row surrounding Mr Abbott, Australia’s ex-PM, becoming a UK trade envoy. And Amol Rajan on whether the BBC’s new boss Tim Davie can win his battle against bureaucracy.Studio Director: Michael Regaard Producers: Ben Weisz, Lucy Boast Editor: Dino Sofos
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Kickstarter
Adam is joined by BBC Newsnight's Nick Watt and Network Rail’s Nick King to discuss the Government’s new work placement scheme. Will it create enough long-term jobs for young people? Also, we get a local lockdown lowdown from Eleanor Roaf, Director of Public Health for Trafford.Studio Director: Michael Regaard Producers: Ben Weisz Assistant Editors: Emma Close, Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Kickstarter
Adam is joined by BBC Newsnight's Nick Watt and Network Rail’s Nick King to discuss the Government’s new work placement scheme. Will it create enough long-term jobs for young people? Also, we get a local lockdown lowdown from Eleanor Roaf, Director of Public Health for Trafford.Studio Director: Michael Regaard Producers: Ben Weisz Assistant Editors: Emma Close, Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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The Mysterious Tony Abbott
Politics resumes at Westminster today - and Adam is reunited with Chris Mason for a well-needed chat about what they've been up to on their first day back. And what is the former Australian PM Tony Abbott doing in town? The Sydney Morning Herald's Latika Bourke explains, and tells us everything we need to know about the man who once ate a raw onion on camera.Studio Director: Mike Regaard Producer: Ben Weisz Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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The Mysterious Tony Abbott
Politics resumes at Westminster today - and Adam is reunited with Chris Mason for a well-needed chat about what they've been up to on their first day back. And what is the former Australian PM Tony Abbott doing in town? The Sydney Morning Herald's Latika Bourke explains, and tells us everything we need to know about the man who once ate a raw onion on camera.Studio Director: Mike Regaard Producer: Ben Weisz Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Where now for the Lib Dems?
Sir Ed Davey has been named the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. Our guest presenter Jane Garvey asks his former adviser Polly Mackenzie whether he can turn the party's fortunes around. And, will the Bank Holiday weekend bring more illegal raves to towns and cities? We hear from the West Midlands’ Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner on whether the new £10,000 fines for organisers in England go far enough. Plus, Maitlis on Melania - our Americast colleague drops in to discuss the Republican National Convention.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producer: Ben Weisz Output Editor: Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Where now for the Lib Dems?
Sir Ed Davey has been named the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. Our guest presenter Jane Garvey asks his former adviser Polly Mackenzie whether he can turn the party's fortunes around. And, will the Bank Holiday weekend bring more illegal raves to towns and cities? We hear from the West Midlands’ Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner on whether the new £10,000 fines for organisers in England go far enough. Plus, Maitlis on Melania - our Americast colleague drops in to discuss the Republican National Convention.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producer: Ben Weisz Output Editor: Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Victoria Derbyshire
In this Newscast, Adam hears how Victoria Derbyshire lifted the lid on lockdown violence, hearing from the women who have escaped domestic abuse during the Coronavirus pandemic. And with unprecedented protests on the streets of Minsk, Steve Rosenberg drops in to explain why the future of President Lukashenko is important beyond the borders of Belarus.Studio Manager: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz and Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Victoria Derbyshire
In this Newscast, Adam hears how Victoria Derbyshire lifted the lid on lockdown violence, hearing from the women who have escaped domestic abuse during the Coronavirus pandemic. And with unprecedented protests on the streets of Minsk, Steve Rosenberg drops in to explain why the future of President Lukashenko is important beyond the borders of Belarus.Studio Manager: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz and Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Grades Against the Machine
A-Level and GCSE students in England will now be able to use their teacher-assessed grades, after an algorithm led to tens of thousands of students being marked down. But while the U-turn is being welcomed by many, what does this mean for the availability of University places? Adam catches up with Sue Hannan, Assistant Principal- Curriculum. at a College in Barrow-in-Furness, and speaks to Professor Malcolm Press, Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Grades Against the Machine
A-Level and GCSE students in England will now be able to use their teacher-assessed grades, after an algorithm led to tens of thousands of students being marked down. But while the U-turn is being welcomed by many, what does this mean for the availability of University places? Adam catches up with Sue Hannan, Assistant Principal- Curriculum. at a College in Barrow-in-Furness, and speaks to Professor Malcolm Press, Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Making the grades
With exams cancelled and schools and colleges closed since March, how have A-level and BTec students’ grades been affected? Adam speaks to some of those left unhappy with their results today and we hear what options there are for students around the country. Also James Gallagher updates us on the latest coronavirus news.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Making the grades
With exams cancelled and schools and colleges closed since March, how have A-level and BTec students’ grades been affected? Adam speaks to some of those left unhappy with their results today and we hear what options there are for students around the country. Also James Gallagher updates us on the latest coronavirus news.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Ben Weisz, Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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