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Challenge Peston

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03/17/23

28m

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In a week that’s featured the PM’s visit to the US, a Budget and a potential resolution to the NHS pay dispute, Adam is joined by ITV’s Robert Peston to unpack a busy few days in politics.

Legendary 90s TV show Challenge Anneka is back - the programme’s eponymous host tells us what to expect.

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Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Madeleine Drury, Miranda Slade and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

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