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The Man And The Mirror Jun 06, 2023

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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.

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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.

Harry and the Chamber of Phone Hacking Secrets Jun 05, 2023

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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.

Analysing the Phillip Schofield interview Jun 02, 2023

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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.

Phillip Schofield: The Interview Jun 02, 2023

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Here's the whole interview with the former This Morning presenter, with the BBC's Amol Rajan.

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Still Haven't Found WhatsApp They're Looking For Jun 01, 2023

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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.

ITV To Review Schofield Affair May 31, 2023

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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.

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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.

Covid Enquiries May 30, 2023

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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 One With Faisal and Rachel Reeves May 26, 2023

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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.

Migration Nation May 25, 2023

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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.

More or Less Inflation? May 24, 2023

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Inflation has fallen, but will we really notice the difference? Scotland editor James Cook steps in for Adam today. He talks to consumer champion Gemma Godfrey and Tim Harford, presenter of Radio 4’s More or Less, about today’s announcement that inflation has dropped below 10% for the first time since last August.

And it’s already been a very busy week in Westminster. Political editor Chris Mason talks through the latest developments.

Today’s Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Ben Carter with Rufus Gray and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer was Tim Walklate. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

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