Newscast Podcast
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The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news stories so you're never out of your depth.
Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.
Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
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Episodes to download
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The Met investigates
Tue 25 Jan 2022
“Partygate” escalates as the Met Police starts investigating No 10 gatherings.
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The Birthday Blues
Mon 24 Jan 2022
During lockdown Downing Street staff got together inside to celebrate the PM's big day.
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'Intimidation and Blackmail'
Fri 21 Jan 2022
A senior Tory accuses Number 10 of using blackmail to keep rebellious MPs in line.
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Waiting for Sue
Fri 14 Jan 2022
Waiting for Sue Gray’s report into lockdown events, and Prince Andrew loses his titles
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Covid Rules Not Ruled Out
Mon 20 Dec 2021
How likely are further restrictions over the festive period?
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Disappointing the Archbishop
Thu 16 Dec 2021
The Archbishop of Canterbury talks about obeying Covid rules and honesty in politics
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Christmas Prioritrees
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Chris Whitty sends clear message on festive parties as Omicron surges.
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All I Want for Christmas Is Queue(s)
Mon 13 Dec 2021
People wait in line in England to get their boosters.
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Out of (Foreign) Office
Tue 7 Dec 2021
A top UK official says he regrets staying on holiday during Afghan crisis.