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Local Electioncast! The BIG Result (part 3…)

Labour win in the West Midlands.

• 26 mins
• 04 May 2024

Trump Trial Week 2… The Surprise Witness

The first criminal trial of a former President begins, and we launch a miniseries!

• 26 mins
• 03 May 2024

Cutting through the spin – elections bonus ep

Amol and Nick give their take on the election results in this bonus pod.

• 33 mins
• 03 May 2024

Q&A: 800 days, what is the price for peace?

Your questions answered on where the war is heading after 800 days of conflict

• 28 mins
• 03 May 2024

Landslides and massive flooding kill nearly 60 in Brazil

Officials say another 70 people are missing in Rio Grande do Sul

• 31 mins
• 04 May 2024

8. The Showdown

Catrin finally confronts Lighthouse's leader as the organisation ends up in court.

• 29 mins
• 05 Apr 2023

Huw Edwards, PR speak and runaway horses

David and Simon discuss Huw Edwards' resignation, PR euphemisms and Army communications.

• 28 mins
• 30 Apr 2024

26. 'An Enemy Within'

The Covid Inquiry takes its first week of evidence in Belfast. Jennifer O'Leary reports.

• 6 mins
• 04 May 2024

Dua Lipa: 'I've always dreamed of Glastonbury'

The popstar wants to turn this year's Glastonbury into a nightclub.

• 5 mins
• 02 May 2024

The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?

Researchers are trying to make a type of white bread that's as healthy as wholemeal.

• 5 mins
• 01 May 2024

West Bank: A BBC investigation into alleged war crimes

Why were two Palestinian boys shot by the Israeli military?

• 28 mins
• 03 May 2024

Any Answers: Rishi Sunak, mayors and potholes

Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions

• 43 mins
• 04 May 2024

Steady The Ship?

John Swinney looks set to be first minister as he's backed by potential challenger Forbes

• 28 mins
• 02 May 2024

Turkey's foothold in Africa

Ankara is touting itself as a “non-colonising” alternative to Western powers

• 39 mins
• 04 May 2024

PIP Consultation: Vouchers instead of money?

A look at the radical proposals from government for changes to PIP, plus access to exams

• 31 mins
• 01 May 2024

The Shamima Begum Story

Series 2: The Court Decides

Was it lawful to take away Shamima Begum’s British citizenship?

• 6 mins
• 23 Feb 2024

Restoring California's underwater forests

We look at projects helping protect and restore kelp along the coastline of California

• 23 mins
• 30 Apr 2024

A short update

From The Missing Cryptoqueen team.

• 3 mins
• 22 Dec 2022

Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"

In 2003, a priceless da Vinci masterpiece is stolen in a daring heist.

• 1 min
• 25 Aug 2023

The Emma Little-Pengelly One

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister talks to Nick Robinson.

• 39 mins
• 09 Mar 2024