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Tory aides were invited to a Covid party in December 2020. Adam and Chris are joined by Scotland editor James Cook to discuss that latest lockdown video, the future of Nicola Sturgeon and Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for North Sea Oil exploration. Also, former Prime Minister David Cameron has appeared before the Covid Inquiry. Health reporter Jim Reed and Emma Norris from the Institute of Government discuss the coalition government’s approach to pandemic preparedness. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with George Dabby and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

It’s the first day of the Ashes - can Felix White from the Tailenders podcast on BBC Sounds convince Adam to embrace cricket? A capsized fishing boat carrying migrants is feared to be one of Europe's worst migrant disasters. BBC reporter Sophia Bettiza and chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet discuss what’s happening in southern Greece. And Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to Hurt and a former junior doctor, chats about his new book - Undoctored - as well as this week’s junior doctor strikes in England. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Fiona Leach, George Dabby, Miranda Slade and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

Let's be blunt: it says he lied. Adam and Chris are joined by former Conservative advisor, Salma Shah, and the Guardian’s Political Editor, Pippa Crerar, to unpack the Partygate report and discuss what happens next. Author and co-founder of the Women’s Equality Party, Catherine Mayer, whose partner Andy died at the beginning of the pandemic, returns to the podcast three years since she was last on. Also, mathematician and Maths Appeal podcaster, Bobby Seagull, explains why Rishi Sunak has put up a load of ones and zeros on the door at Downing Street. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

What next for Boris Johnson after Privileges Committee says he deliberately misled the Commons?

"Look after each other”. BBC Midlands correspondent Navtej Johal talks to Adam about the tragic events in Nottingham, which have left three people dead. And Newsbeat reporter Charlotte Simpson reflects on the outpouring of grief from the student community at today’s vigil. There was a tiny bit of good economic news today: the UK economy grew by 0.2%. But BBC Economics editor, Faisal Islam explains how inflation and interest rates continue to pose a clear and present danger. And we hear how all this is impacting those looking to get a mortgage, with the Times money reporter George Nixon. Today’s episode was made by Ben Carter with Madeleine Drury, Alex Collins, Ben Mundy and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

How will the three year inquiry into the pandemic unfold? Adam talks to More or Less presenter Tim Harford about how statistics influenced government decision making on the lockdown and vaccines. BBC Health Editor Hugh Pym was in the room for the first day of public hearings and tells us how families reacted at the beginning of the long-awaited proceedings. Adam also talks to Emma Norris, the Institute for Government’s expert on public inquiries to untangle what the inquiry hopes to achieve and what she took away from day one. Today’s episode was made by Ben Carter with Madeleine Drury, Alex Collins and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Boris Johnson accuses Rishi Sunak of “talking rubbish” as row erupts over honours. Chris Mason explains what it’s all about. And there are more former leaders in the news… Europe editor Katya Adler reflects on the colourful political life of Silvio Berlusconi following his death at 86. Scotland editor James Cook explains how the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon has been playing out politically. Disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring talks about her new podcast Marianna in Conspiracyland. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn, George Dabby and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Damon Rose.

Ex-PM quits Parliament over Partygate report. Adam and Chris go through his dramatic resignation statement, and discuss the fallout to come, with the former PM’s former communications director, Will Walden. Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Chris Mason is back from the US to run us through who’s who on the resignation honours list, and discuss why former minister Nadine Dorries might have resigned with immediate effect as a Conservative MP. BBC North America Editor Sarah Smith looks at the charges facing Donald Trump over the handling of classified documents. And Private Eye Editor Ian Hislop tells us about this year’s winner of the Paul Foot Award for Investigative and Campaigning Journalism, David Conn. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming and George Dabby. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden take to the stage to announce a new economic partnership called the Atlantic Declaration. Chris Mason sends a message from Washington DC explaining what’s going on to Adam and today’s guest host Alex Forsyth, Presenter of ‘Any Questions?’ on Radio 4 and Political Correspondent for BBC News. Andrew Neil, broadcaster and chair of The Spectator, is also on hand for his analysis of the deal, as well as Prince Harry’s court battle with Mirror Group Newspapers. And the BBC’s International Editor Jeremy Bowen joins to tell us about the latest developments of the extreme flooding in Ukraine from the destruction of a dam in Kherson. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth. It was made by Rufus Gray with Chris Flynn. The editor is Sam Bonham

Prince Harry is cross-examined for a second day in court. BBC media editor Katie Razzall and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani, outline the latest developments in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers. And Adam finds out how the story is going down across the world with New Zealand correspondent, Mei Heron. Newscast’s Chris Mason is in Washington where he has been interviewing the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. And with thousands fleeing southern Ukraine after a major dam burst, Ukrainecast’s Victoria Derbyshire, speaks to a Olga, a resident of Kherson whose city has been flooded. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Ben Carter with Cecelia Armstrong, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

A look inside the courtroom as Prince Harry gives evidence in phone hacking trial. BBC media editor Katie Razzall and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani update Adam Fleming after watching Prince Harry’s first appearance in the witness box in the case against Mirror Group Newspapers. Ukrainecast’s Vitaly Shevchenko analyses what might happen next after a major dam burst in Kherson, causing widespread flooding and evacuations. And Adam catches up with Katya Adler, after we spotted her in the office. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with George Dabby and Cordelia Hemming. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Explaining Prince Harry’s court case against Mirror Group Newspapers BBC media editor Katie Razzall and lawyer Mark Stephens talk Adam Fleming through the first day of the trial and discuss what Prince Harry will have to face when he takes the stand on Tuesday. Chris Mason is back after parliamentary recess and he tells us what Rishi Sunak had to say about illegal migration when he was in Kent today. And beloved children’s author Michael Morpurgo talks about his new book, the environment, King Charles and children’s literacy. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Ben Carter with George Dabby and Rufus Gray. The senior news editors are Damon Rose and Sam Bonham.

What next after the BBC’s interview with the former This Morning presenter? After Philip Schofield’s first interview since leaving ITV, Adam is joined by 5 Live's Nicky Campbell and Lorraine Heggessey, former controller of BBC One. They unpack what we learned and the potential impact on the TV industry. Union boss Mick Lynch comes in ahead of a weekend of disruption to answer questions from Newscasters. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Ben Carter with Chloe Desave, Rufus Gray and Miranda Slade. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Here's the whole interview with the former This Morning presenter, with the BBC's Amol Rajan. If you hav been impacted suicide or any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

The government will launch a legal challenge over the Covid inquiry’s demand for messages between Boris Johnson and his advisers during the pandemic. Adam speaks to one of the those advisers, Cleo Watson, who was the former prime minister’s deputy chief of staff, and is now the author of Whips. Also, the BBC has interviewed controversial influencer Andrew Tate. We go through what he said, and the decision to interview him, with the BBC’s Marianna Spring and journalist Matt Shea who has made a documentary about Tate. Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Lorraine Heggessey, former controller of BBC One and Head of Children's BBC talks to Adam about the future of Phillip Schofield and ITV, which has launched a review into its handling of a relationship between the presenter and his colleague. We also talk about how governments are gearing up to regulate artificial intelligence with Joe Tidy, the BBC’s cyber correspondent. And Chris Mason has been pulled back from his holiday to discuss Boris Johnson’s WhatsApps. You’re invited to a new listener experiment; Newscast is launching a community space to meet with other curious Newscasters. You can join by going to this link: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Madeleine Drury, Rufus Gray and Jack Taylor. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Number 10 deny a cover-up over Boris Johnson’s Covid Whatsapp messages. The Covid inquiry has demanded that the former PM hand over unredacted messages, diaries and notebooks by Thursday. Adam talks it all through with political correspondent Alex Forsyth and the Institute for Government’s Catherine Haddon, who also teaches ministers the do’s and don’ts of doing official business over WhatsApp. Plus the BBC’s former China correspondent John Sudworth and producer Simon Maybin talk about their new Radio 4 series which explores Covid’s origin. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Ben Carter with Madeleine Drury, Rufus Gray and Jack Taylor. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

The shadow chancellor’s American dream Economics Editor Faisal Islam is in the hot seat. Labour’s Rachel Reeves has been in New York and Washington to talk about how one of the US administration’s flagship policies has inspired her own economic vision. America’s Inflation Reduction Act will boost the green economy and provide huge subsidies to consumers who buy American-made products. How might a similar scheme work in the UK? He also gets chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s thoughts. Faisal also asks Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson and Andy Palmer, chairman of electric car battery company InoBat, how the plans might work in practice. Today’s Newscast was presented by Faisal. It was made by Ben Carter with Miranda Slade, Rufus Gray and George Dabby. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

We chat to Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. Adam is back from his holiday and is joined by Scotland Editor James Cook. They speak to the Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Madeleine Sumption, director of the Migration Observatory at Oxford University. Chris Mason is also on a beach (!) in Great Yarmouth reporting on how migration numbers have gone down in parts of the country that voted for Brexit. Today’s Newscast was presented by James Cook and Adam Fleming. It was made by Rufus Gray with Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.