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Episodes to download
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Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?
Yesterday
Starmer says Europe must be ready to fight, but can it afford to?
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Are Britain's 'Brexit Years’ Over?
Sunday
Starmer says UK should move closer to the EU at the Munich Security conference.
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Victoria Derbyshire on the Gisèle Pelicot Interview
Saturday
Victoria Derbyshire speaks about her exclusive UK interview with Gisèle Pelicot.
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The Week: How Keir Starmer Survived
Friday
James and Chris are joined by Tim Shipman and Professor Jane Green to discuss the week.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments
Thursday
Man United co-owner apologises after saying “the UK has been colonised by immigrants”.
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Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
Last Tuesday
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?
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Morgan McSweeney Resigns
Sun 8 Feb 2026
PM’s chief of staff says he takes 'full responsibility' for Mandelson appointment advice.
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What Starmer Does Next
Sun 8 Feb 2026
What are the prime minister’s options after the Mandelson scandal?
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Epstein Files: The Gordon Brown Intervention
Sat 7 Feb 2026
The former Labour prime minister says Starmer is in a ‘serious’ position.
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The Week: The King, The Prime Minister and The Epstein Files
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Adam, Chris, Alex and Daniela wrap up the week’s news.
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Epstein Files: Will Mandelson Cost Starmer His Job?
Thu 5 Feb 2026
The Prime Minister apologises for ‘believing Mandelson’s lies’ but will it be enough?
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Epstein Files: Starmer Under Pressure Over Mandelson
Wed 4 Feb 2026
MPs approve to release Mandelson documents.
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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.
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Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.
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Epstein Files: New Mandelson and Andrew Allegations
Sun 1 Feb 2026
More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.
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Epstein Files: New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew
Sat 31 Jan 2026
Photos appearing to show Andrew on all fours over female included in new Epstein files.
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The Week: Starmer Meets Xi, Trump Threatens Iran and More Defection Drama
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.
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Why Does Keir Starmer's Visit Matter to China?
Thu 29 Jan 2026
The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.
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Kemi Badenoch Accuses Opponents of 'Psychodrama’
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Conservative Leader Calls Defectors 'Drama Queens’
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Bonus: Review of the Year 2026, So Far...
Wed 28 Jan 2026
The earliest year in news round up ever made, probably.
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Labour Gets A Round Of Pub Support In
Tue 27 Jan 2026
The government has announced a support package for pubs after U-turning on cuts.
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Braverman Backs Reform
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK, accusing the Tories of betrayal.
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Labour Block Andy Burnham From Standing
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked
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Decision Day for Andy Burnham
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Keir Starmer and Labour's ruling body vote on the future of the Greater Manchester mayor.
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Andy Burnham Wants to Stand, Will Labour Let Him?
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Allies of the prime minister may try and block him from standing in Gorton and Denton.
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The Week: Trump Dominates Davos, Carney's Resistance & That Greenland 'Deal'
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Adam and Chris wrap up the week with Caitriona Perry and Lyse Doucet.
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What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.
