Leaping to Nuclear Fusion Conclusions
Newscast
12/13/22
•28m
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Is today’s scientific breakthrough the “holy grail” of clean energy?
Adam is joined by the BBC’s science editor, Becky Morelle, who explains what nuclear fusion is, and why today’s news is a big deal.
Chris Mason talks us through Rishi Sunak’s immigration plans.
And business editor, Simon Jack, joins Newscaster Chana Horn to discuss what impact the current strike action is having in her business and the wider economy.
Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray, Cordelia Hemming and Benita Barden. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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Weather (Or Not) To Travel
December 12, 2022
•31m
Bad weather adds to a week of significant strike disruption.
Chris tells Adam why there’s no hope of the strikes being called off, despite talks, and crisis management expert Rob Doran explains what the government might be doing to soften the blow caused by the industrial action.
And after Adam’s successful performance on Celebrity Mastermind at the weekend, presenter Clive Myrie gives his take on why he triumphed.
Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Madeleine Drury, Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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•33m
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Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Damon Rose
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