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Professor Green and Chris Mason: Friends Reunited

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12/01/22

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Conservative treasury minister Victoria Atkins and shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock discuss whether private schools should get tax breaks and what it’s like being the children of politicians.

And rapper Professor Green speaks about how we should approach mental health at a time when people are struggling with the cost of living.

Also, on the day that Ian Blackford steps down as SNP Westminster leader, we check in on his pet lambs Mango and Chutney. This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and was made by Chris Flynn and Danny Wittenberg with Emma Jacobs. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Previous Episode

The former prime minister says it’s his “happiest day” as president of Alzheimer’s Research UK, after the discovery of the first drug to slow the disease.

He also speaks about whether he did enough during his premiership to support those who needed dementia care.

And, the BBC’s health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, explains how the medication works.

This episode of Newscast was presented by James Cook and made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade, Madeleine Drury, Chris Flynn and Emma Jacobs. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Next Episode

Has the announcement of an upcoming Netflix documentary series, plus a racism row involving Prince William's godmother, blighted a royal trip to the US?

Royal correspondent Jonny Dymond is on to discuss.

Also, we check in with our World cup Sweepstake as BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay analyses Japan’s World Cup success, while the BBC’s Emma Vardy has high hopes for Senegal who face England on Sunday.

And in our book review, Adam speaks to broadcaster Nick Grimshaw about his new memoir, ‘Soft Lad’.

This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Chris Flynn with Madeleine Drury, Emma Jacobs and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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