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Three Wise Political Editors Dec 15, 2022

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ITV’s Robert Peston and Sky’s Beth Rigby join Chris and Adam to look back on a tumultuous year in politics, recapping the biggest political moments of 2022 - as well as what happened behind the scenes.

Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are on strike in the first of two days of industrial action this month. Sunday Times health editor Shaun Lintern explains what impact the strikes are having on the NHS.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

The Iceland Boss: Frozen Food For Thought Dec 14, 2022

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The UK rate of inflation is down, but will it continue to fall? Adam speaks to Richard Walker, the managing director of Iceland Foods, about the price of food this Christmas… as well as his ambitions to be prime minister.

Who is Sam Bankman-Fried, the man behind the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX? Adam is joined by the BBC’s cyber reporter Joe Tidy and Jamie Bartlett, presenter of the BBC Sounds podcast series The Missing Cryptoqueen.

Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Damon Rose

Leaping to Nuclear Fusion Conclusions Dec 13, 2022

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Is today’s scientific breakthrough the “holy grail” of clean energy?

Adam is joined by the BBC’s science editor, Becky Morelle, who explains what nuclear fusion is, and why today’s news is a big deal.

Chris Mason talks us through Rishi Sunak’s immigration plans.

And business editor, Simon Jack, joins Newscaster Chana Horn to discuss what impact the current strike action is having in her business and the wider economy.

Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray, Cordelia Hemming and Benita Barden. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Weather (Or Not) To Travel Dec 12, 2022

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Bad weather adds to a week of significant strike disruption.

Chris tells Adam why there’s no hope of the strikes being called off, despite talks, and crisis management expert Rob Doran explains what the government might be doing to soften the blow caused by the industrial action.

And after Adam’s successful performance on Celebrity Mastermind at the weekend, presenter Clive Myrie gives his take on why he triumphed.

Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Madeleine Drury, Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Banking "Big Bang" Theory 2.0 Dec 09, 2022

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Is it the biggest shake-up for 30 years?

The government has announced banking reforms that it says will "cut red tape" and "turbocharge growth". The BBC's economic editor, Faisal Islam, and banking analyst, Frances Coppola, unpack the government's plans to ease regulation.

And winner of this year’s Turner Prize, Veronica Ryan, discusses the artwork that got people’s attention, and whether the Elgin Marbles should be returned.

Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming and Khadra Salad. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

When Harry Met Meghan... Dec 08, 2022

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Royal correspondent Jonny Dymond and culture editor Katie Razzall reveal how the Palace is reacting to Harry and Meghan’s new Netflix programme.

And as A&E waiting times hit their worst levels on record across the UK, emergency medicine consultant Dr Salwa Malik gives us an insight into what’s it’s really like in hospitals at the moment.

Also, travel journalist Simon Calder advises on how to navigate travel disruption during strikes this Christmas.

Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and made by Chris Flynn with Daniel Wittenberg. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

The Coal, the Cold and the "Coup" Dec 07, 2022

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Government faces backlash following controversial coal mine approval.

Adam gets instant reaction from Chris Mason, following news that the Cumbria coal mine has been approved, despite concern from some about its climate impacts.

Also, with all the cold weather warnings, the BBC’s James Gallagher tells us how the cold affects our bodies, and Scotland’s national clinical director, Professor Jason Leitch, gives his health advice on how to stay safe and warm in the coming days.

This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Cat Farnsworth. The technical producer was Mike Regaard and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

A Striking Dilemma Dec 06, 2022

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Could the strikes this winter spell trouble for the government? Adam and Chris speak to Alan Jones, industrial correspondent for the Press Association about what's behind the industrial action that's taking place and what impact these strikes could have.

Also, the BBC’s media editor Amol Rajan discusses what he’s found out about the role accents play in social mobility for his new documentary ‘How to Crack the Class Ceiling’.

This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Emma Jacobs, Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Mike Regaard and the assistant editor was Louisa Lewis.

Strep A Explained Dec 05, 2022

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How worried should we be about strep A?

Eight children have died from severe cases of the bacterial infection. Adam is joined by Fergus Walsh, the BBC’s medical editor and Dr Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UK Health and Security Agency to discuss the disease, and what symptoms to look out for.

Also, as the RMT union says that extra rail strikes have been scheduled over the Christmas period, Chris dials in from a delayed train to give his instant analysis.

This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Emma Jacobs, Madeleine Drury, Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Mike Regaard and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Harry and Meghan: Netflix and Spill? Dec 02, 2022

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Has the announcement of an upcoming Netflix documentary series, plus a racism row involving Prince William's godmother, blighted a royal trip to the US?

Royal correspondent Jonny Dymond is on to discuss.

Also, we check in with our World cup Sweepstake as BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay analyses Japan’s World Cup success, while the BBC’s Emma Vardy has high hopes for Senegal who face England on Sunday.

And in our book review, Adam speaks to broadcaster Nick Grimshaw about his new memoir, ‘Soft Lad’.

This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Chris Flynn with Madeleine Drury, Emma Jacobs and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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