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Thames They Are A-Changin' Jun 28, 2023

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Thames Water is in talks to secure extra funding as the government says it is ready to act in a worst case scenario if the company collapses. Adam is joined by Newsnight’s economics editor Ben Chu to explain why the company is in trouble, and how it could affect the public.

And Chris Stark from the UK Climate Change Committee is in the studio to go through a new report by the body, which concludes that the UK is no longer a world leader. They’re joined by climate scientist Dr Tamsin Edwards.

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 Alex Collins and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Hancock's Three Hours Jun 27, 2023

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The ex-health secretary says pandemic planning was "completely wrong" in Covid inquiry evidence.

Health reporter Jim Reed, who spent three hours watching the testimony joins Adam, along with Emma Norris from the Institute for Government.

Also, a damning report into English and Welsh cricket says racism, sexism, classism and elitism are widespread in the game. West Indies cricket legend Michael Holding, and former professional cricketer now journalist, Isabelle Westbury, give their reaction.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade, George Dabby, Alex Collins and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

Stephen Lawrence: The 6th Suspect Jun 26, 2023

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How the BBC uncovered a new suspect in the Stephen Lawrence murder.

Adam speaks to home affairs correspondent Daniel De Simone who has spent the last two years looking into the police investigation into the 1993 murder of Stephen Lawrence - the UK's most notorious racist killing. Daniel’s investigation has for the first time named a major suspect in the case.

We also hear from former BBC correspondent, Danny Shaw, who has reported on the story and the subsequent inquiry, investigations and trials over the last 30 years. And Jane Deighton, the lawyer for Duwayne Brooks, who was with his friend Stephen on the night of the attack talks about the toll it’s taken on her client.

You can watch ‘The Big Cases, Stephen Lawrence: The Sixth Suspect’ on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0fwqkm8/the-big-cases-stephen-lawrence-the-sixth-suspect

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Alex Collins and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Ukrainecast: Is Russia on the verge of a coup? Jun 24, 2023

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President Putin decries "betrayal" and "treason" after a dramatic challenge by the chief of the Wagner mercenary force, Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg, security correspondent Frank Gardner and broadcaster Gabriel Gatehouse try to make sense of a moving and murky situation in Russia.

Today’s extra episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Titan Implosion: How Did It Happen? Jun 23, 2023

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What could have caused the Titan disaster, and why has it attracted so much coverage? Science correspondent Jonathan Amos joins us to discuss.

Media and culture editor Katie Razzall and entertainment reporter Daniel Rosney are in Glastonbury for the start of the festival.

And there’s set to be another high pollen count weekend. Hay fever sufferer and diplomatic correspondent James Landale gets advice from GP Dr Sarah Jarvis.

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This Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn, Alex Collins and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor is Fiona Leach.

Titan Sub: Five Dead Jun 22, 2023

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The US Coastguard has confirmed the “catastrophic implosion” of Titan submersible, and tributes have been paid to those on board who’ve died.

Adam talks to North America Correspondent Nomia Iqbal, who’s in Newfoundland where it set off from, as well as David Russell, who led the UK effort to rescue survivors from the sunken Russian submarine Kursk in the Barents Sea in 2000.

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This Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Rate Rise: Martin Lewis on what it means Jun 22, 2023

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The Bank of England has raised interest rates to their highest level in nearly 15 years. Money expert Martin Lewis explains what it means for people with mortgages, renters and savers. He says increasing interest rates to tackle inflation is designed to hurt.

Also, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan discusses what the high rate of inflation means for pay negotiations with teachers.

Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Clare Williamson. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

The Missing Sub: A Sound of Hope Jun 21, 2023

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Noise from the ocean raises hopes of a rescue.

Adam is joined by BBC science correspondent Victoria Gill and Dr Joe MacInnis, who was among the first to dive down to the wreck of the Titanic and knows one of the five people on board well, to discuss the complex search to find the missing Titanic submersible.

Also, interest rates are expected to rise again after UK inflation remained much higher than expected for the fourth month in a row. Economics editor Faisal Islam and the FT’s Claer Barrett are in the studio to explain what this could mean for the government, our wallets and our mortgages.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Madeleine Drury, Adam Chowdhury and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

The Missing Titanic Sub Jun 20, 2023

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Rescue efforts are ongoing for the missing Titanic sub.

In this live Newscast, Adam is joined by three guests to help understand why a tourist submersible carrying five people went missing while diving to the wreck of the Titanic.

Simon Platts directed a BBC documentary episode about the Titanic sub last year. David Russell was a Royal Navy submariner in charge of the British response to the Kursk submarine disaster in 2000. And Heather Gillis from CBC News joins us close to the wreck site of the Titanic in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Fiona Leach, George Dabby and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

"Jingle and Mingle" Jun 19, 2023

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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.

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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.

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