Newscast Series 6Episodes Episode guide

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26/03/2026
Lighthearted discussion of the week's political events.
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Thu 26 Mar 202623:40
BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
19/03/2026
Lighthearted discussion of the week's political events.
Next on
Thursday23:40
BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
Jeremy Bowen on the Latest in the Iran War
James, Alex and Chris are joined by Jeremy Bowen to discuss the latest in the war in Iran.
Iran War Q&A
Adam, Chris, Jane and Lyse answer listener questions about the US-Israel war with Iran.
Will the US Attack Iran?
Adam, Faisal, Gary and Jane discuss the indirect US-Iran Geneva talks.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested
The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
How Did Keir Starmer Keep His Job as Prime Minister?
James, Chris and guests discuss how Keir Starmer fought off threats to his leadership.
Is Starmer fighting for his job after Mandelson scandal?
Adam, Chris, Alex and Daniela discuss Keir Starmer's apology for hiring Peter Mandelson.
What Have We Learned From Starmer’s Trip to China?
Adam, Alex, Sarah and James discuss Starmer in China, Trump on Iran and Badenoch's speech.
What Have We Learnt From Trump’s Week?
Adam, Chris, Lyse and Caitríona discuss a week dominated by President Trump.
How much pressure is the prime minister really under?
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss potential challenges to the prime minister.
The Budget, Brexit and Kemi Badenoch
Kay Burley joins Adam, Chris and Vicki to discuss a week in Westminster.
Everything You Need to Know About Labour’s Budget
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Alex Forsyth and Faisal Islam unpick the Budget.
Immigration Reform, Burnham and The Budget
Adam looks back at the week with Faisal, Sarah and Joe.
Is Keir Starmer's Leadership in Question?
Briefings about Starmer’s leadership have come out of Number 10.
Wrongly released prisoners and possible tax rises
Adam, Chris, Helen Miller and Luke Tryl discuss wrongly released prisoners.
Andrew Stripped of the Title of ‘Prince'
Adam, Alex, Ben and Matthew Doyle discuss the news about Andrew, and possible tax rises.
Prince Andrew, digital ID, and the grooming gangs inquiry
Adam, Chris, Alex & Joe discuss Prince Andrew and the row over the grooming gangs inquiry.
Trump to Meet Putin, the Gaza Ceasefire Deal, and the Collapsed China Spy Case
Trump’s plan to meet Putin, the Gaza ceasefire deal and the collapsed China spy case.
Gaza, Conservative conference and Starmer in India
The war in Gaza’s impact on UK politics, and the Tory conference.
Was Labour’s Conference a Success for Starmer?
Adam, Chris, Faisal and Professor Jane Green discuss Keir Starmer’s Labour conference.
ID Cards, Burnham and Johnson Takes on Farage
Adam, Chris, Vicki and Joe discuss ID cards, Andy Burnham and Johnson taking on Farage.
President Trump's State Visit
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss President Trump’s visit to the UK.
Welfare Rebellion, Nato Summit and Daddy Issues
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss Starmer’s welfare cuts and the Nato meeting.
The UK's Role in the Iran/Israel Conflict
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss Starmer’s options after Trump's threats against Iran.
Will the Spending Review Boost Growth?
Adam, Chris, Vicki and Faisal discuss Labour’s spending review and a new Gibraltar deal.
Defence, Spending Review and What Next For Reform UK?
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss UK defence spending and the big news from Reform UK.
Keir Starmer Takes on Nigel Farage
Adam, Alex, James and Vicki discuss Starmer attacking Farage, tariffs and ceasefire talks.
What’s Behind the Big Fall in Migration?
Adam, Chris, Leila and Faisal discuss net migration, the Chagos Islands and winter fuel.
Immigration, Diplomacy and... Tolstoy?
The team discusses Keir Starmer’s trip to Albania and Putin not travelling to Turkey.