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Brexitcast: Win-Windsor? Feb 27, 2023

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There’s a new trade deal for Northern Ireland with the EU. It’s goodbye Northern Ireland Protocol, and hello Windsor Framework – but it’s unclear whether the Democratic Unionist Party will back the agreement and bring back the power-sharing government.

PM Rishi Sunak and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen were all warm smiles in Windsor when they pitched their plan to use “green lanes” and “red lanes” to cut customs checks and allow Northern Ireland a say in new EU rules.

Adam gets together Brexitcasters Chris and Katya, alongside the BBC’s Ireland correspondent, Emma Vardy, to help us break down the new framework and give us the view from Windsor and Westminster, as well as Belfast and Brussels.

Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg with Madeleine Drury, Cordelia Hemming and Mora Morrison. The technical producer was Phillip Bull. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Brexitcast: Another done deal? Feb 26, 2023

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Downing Street says they are having "final talks" with the EU on a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Adam, Chris and Katya get together for a Sunday night Brexitcast!

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming. The technical producer was Holly Palmer. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Ukrainecast: 12 months on Feb 24, 2023

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Ukrainians gather for a special broadcast at the BBC Radio Theatre, hosted by Ukrainecast and Newsnight. They share their fears for families at home, feelings of guilt about escaping to safety and the need for justice.

Host Victoria Derbyshire, BBC Monitoring’s Russia editor Vitaly Shevchenko and Newsnight’s diplomatic editor Mark Urban reflect on the past year and discuss what the next 12 months could bring.

This episode was made by Ben Carter, Fiona Leach, Natasha Fernandes, Luke Radcliff, Arsenii Sokolov and Clare Williamson. The assistant editors were Louis Degenhardt and Alison Gee. Technical production by the Newsnight team and Mike Regaard. The Senior News editor is Sam Bonham.

Five Missions Impossible? Feb 23, 2023

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The Labour leader sets out his big plan. Shadow Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, says it’s part of a ten year vision!

And Tom Tugendhat, Conservative minister for security, says the government is already training Ukrainian pilots to fly British fighter jets, as Ukraine prepares to mark one year since the Russian invasion.

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and Victoria Derbyshire and was made by Cordelia Hemming with Pearse Lynch and Danny Wittenberg. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Salad Barred Feb 22, 2023

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Why is there a shortage of fruit and vegetables in the UK?

After Tesco became the latest supermarket to introduce limits on sales of certain fruit and vegetables due to shortages of fresh produce, Adam is joined by the BBC’s Faisal Islam and Farming Today’s Anna Hill to discuss what this all means for our shopping trolleys.

We hear from JOsh Baker, host of The Shamima Begum Story, Series 2 of the investigative podcast I’m Not a Monster, after her bid to regain UK citizenship was rejected.

And Chris Mason is back to examine whether the government has shifted its tone on public sector pay after the Royal College of Nursing union halted next week's 48-hour strike in England.

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Pearse Lynch and George Dabby. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

Ukraine War: From Our Own Correspondents Feb 21, 2023

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The BBC’s foreign reporters assemble and discuss the war.

Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv, John Simpson in Lviv, Sarah Smith in Warsaw and Steve Rosenberg in Moscow, following two high-stakes speeches from Presidents Putin and Biden.

Clive Myrie also "dials up" from Kharkiv to give us the latest from the east of the country.

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Danny Wittenberg, Pearse Lynch and Maddie Drury. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Nicola Bulley: "We Can Let You Rest Now" Feb 20, 2023

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A body found in a Lancashire river on Sunday was that of missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, police have said, before reading a family statement which criticised media intrusion.

Adam speaks to the BBC’s Judith Moritz, who is in St Michael's on Wyre, as well as a former detective superintendent - Julie Mackay.

And we discuss the heavily criticised changes to Roald Dahl’s books with culture editor Katy Razzall and children’s author Philip Ardagh.

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Pearse Lynch and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

Sturgeon’s Succession, with Brian Cox Feb 17, 2023

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Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey, who are standing in for Adam, speak to actor and SNP member Brian Cox about Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, and who he would like to see in charge of the party.

And as Rishi Sunak travels to Belfast to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol, they get the latest on developments from Ireland correspondent Chris Page.

More NHS strikes have been announced for March. Baron Victor Adebowale, Chair of the NHS Confederation, talks about how they could be resolved.

Today's episode was presented by Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey and was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer is Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Verity Wilde.

Plenty More Fish in the SNP Feb 16, 2023

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Scotland is looking for a new first minister. As the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon starts to take shape, Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark, “fresh” off the sleeper train from Edinburgh, and Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, share their views on what’s next for Scottish politics and independence.

The family of missing Nicola Bulley say speculation about her private life needs to stop. A policing expert, and a press officer who worked on the Madeleine McCann case, explain why Lancashire Police revealed details about her personal struggles.

And after Adam personally tried and tested the postal delays, we hear from someone who received a letter from the Royal Mail more than 100 years late.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Chris Flynn and Rufus Gray. The technical producer is Mike Regaard. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Resignationcast: Nicola Sturgeon Feb 15, 2023

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Scotland’s first minister says she will resign.

Chris Mason (who was on a train en route to Edinburgh) gives his instant reaction to the decision... And we get more analysis about Sturgeon's resignation speech, her legacy and the future of Scottish and UK politics with the BBC’s Alex Forsyth (in Westminster), Scotland editor James Cook (in Edinburgh) and special correspondent Jim Naughtie (in the studio with Adam in London).

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate and Danny Wittenberg with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

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