The Heatwave
Newscast
07/18/22
•32m
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The UK experiences one of its hottest days on record, with a high of 38.1C recorded in Suffolk.
Adam is joined by BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor and Dimitri Zenghelis, from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change, to discuss the warm weather.
And Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. Adam and Alex go through the results from the latest round of voting.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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July 15, 2022
•34m
A national emergency is declared as the UK faces a record-breaking heatwave.
The Sunday Times health editor Shaun Lintern and rail expert Anna-Jane Hunter assess how the NHS and railways will cope if temperatures reach 40C next week.
And Adam discusses the US Capitol riot hearings with the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher and Alex Holder, director of Unprecedented. The documentary about President Trump has been used as evidence by the House of Representatives committee investigating what happened that day.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Phil Marzouk and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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40.3C
July 19, 2022
•31m
The UK has recorded its hottest-ever temperature, so BBC weather presenter, Matt Taylor, is back in the studio to talk through the impact of this extreme heat.
A major incident is declared after a number of fires break out in London and beyond. Fire consultant, Andy Elliot, explains what it’s like fighting the flames on the front line.
And, there are now three remaining contestants in the battle to become the next PM. Chris explains who could go through to the final vote.
This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Clare Williamson, with Chris Flynn, and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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