Newscast Podcast
The BBC's news podcast with episodes published every day at 5pm.
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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Is China Replacing Workers With Robots?
Today
And, is Prime Minister Andy Burnham fulfilling his council house building target?
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What Is Andy Burnham's Missile Offer To Ukraine?
Yesterday
Andy Burnham makes his first foreign trip as Prime Minister to Ukraine
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Old Newscast: The Scottish Independence Referendum (Part 1)
Saturday
The road to a vote on two futures.
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Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
Friday
And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.
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Why Are Harry and Meghan Moving Back To The UK?
Thursday
And could this mean Harry and William make up?
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Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?
Last Wednesday
The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.
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Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Last Tuesday
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.
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Trump Threatens To Bomb "The S*** Out Of" Oman
Last Monday
Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.
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Old Newscast, 2010 Election: The Coalition (Part 2)
Sun 16 Aug 2026
How five days shaped five years of UK politics.
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Old Newscast, 2010 Election: The Coalition (Part 1)
Sat 15 Aug 2026
How five days shaped five years of UK politics.
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What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
Fri 14 Aug 2026
The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.
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What’s Piling Up On Andy Burnham’s Desk?
Thu 13 Aug 2026
The issues the new PM will be forced to face.
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Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Wed 12 Aug 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
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Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?
Tue 11 Aug 2026
The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap.
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Subscriptions, 'Intergalactic Affairs' + Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
Mon 10 Aug 2026
Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Old Newscast, 2010 Election: Brown vs Cameron vs Clegg (Part 2)
Sun 9 Aug 2026
Bigotgate and the first TV leaders debates.
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Old Newscast, 2010 Election: Brown vs Cameron vs Clegg (Part 1)
Sat 8 Aug 2026
Three leaders face their first national test.
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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Fri 7 Aug 2026
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.
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Why Have The Conservatives Picked An Ex Neo-Nazi Council Candidate?
Wed 5 Aug 2026
Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been selected to stand for a Somerset Council election.
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Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?
Tue 4 Aug 2026
Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis.
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Could Reform Use The Navy To Stop Small Boats?
Mon 3 Aug 2026
Reform UK insists using Navy to stop migrant boats would be legal.
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Old Newscast: The Rise Of David Cameron (Part 2)
Sun 2 Aug 2026
The rapid rise of David Cameron to leader of the Conservative Party.
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Old Newscast: The Rise Of David Cameron (Part 1)
Sat 1 Aug 2026
The rapid rise of David Cameron to leader of the Conservative Party.
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Is The World Cup For Sale?
Fri 31 Jul 2026
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.
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How Does The UK Fight Wildfires?
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.
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What is Andy Burnham's Plan to 'Fix' Social Care?
Wed 29 Jul 2026
And how will the Prime Minister fund social care reform?
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Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Tue 28 Jul 2026
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.
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Why Are The Spain & France Wildfires So Bad?
Mon 27 Jul 2026
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated across both France and Spain.
