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Newscast
08/09/24
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Today, Newscast at the Edinburgh Festival for a special, extended episode!
Adam is joined by Scotland Editor James Cook, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party Anas Sarwar, comedian Catherine Bohart, and host of BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News Des Clarke.
Newscast is presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade. The Assistant Editor is Chris Gray. The Senior News Editor is Sam Bonham.
Thanks also to the team at BBC Scotland and Dynamic Earth!
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The Riots Q+A
August 8, 2024
•37m
Today, we answer your questions about the violent disorder which has spread across the UK since the Southport attack.
Adam is joined by political and investigations correspondent Joe Pike, senior UK correspondent Sima Kotecha, and investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone.
Plus, Adam speaks to disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, about the website whose story gave a false name to the 17-year-old charged over the Southport attack. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Has The Tide Turned After The Riots?
August 10, 2024
•30m
Today, we look at whether after a week of riots, we have seen the end of unrest on Britain’s streets.
In a call with the Prime Minister, King Charles has praised Britain’s community spirit in response to the riots and gave his "heartfelt thanks" to the officers who had worked to restore peace across the country. More than 700 people have now been arrested for alleged offences in connection with the riots, and police promised “hundreds” more to come.
Adam and Paddy are joined on Radio 4 by disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and senior UK correspondent for BBC News, Sima Kotecha. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Teodora Agarici . The technical producer was Annie Smith. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham
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