Why are energy bills still so high?
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08/25/23
•27m
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Police forces in the UK have made welfare checks on every household that purchased poison from an online seller based in Canada. Over 200 people bought the poisonous substance from Kenneth Law, with 88 people subsequently dying, many of them young and still at university. James Beale and Will Roe, The Times journalists who tracked down Law, tell us how they posed as a potential buyer, eventually taking their findings to the Canadian authorities.
The latest energy price cap for the first months of winter has been announced. While the headline price has fallen slightly, the BBC’s Cost of living correspondent, Colletta Smith, delves into the devilish detail to explain what the new numbers mean for us - and gives her latest tips for saving money.
And, having been set the challenge of naming her three top documentaries on Thursday’s Newscast, film-maker Molly Dineen calls in to give Adam her suggestions.
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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Clare Williamson, Madeleine Drury and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
BBC Sounds topics: 01:03 - Navigating the new energy price cap 10:51 - Uncovering the ‘suicide poison’ chef 19:46 - Film-maker Molly Dineen on her top three ‘must-watch’ documentaries
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Educating Newscast
August 24, 2023
•30m
It’s GCSE results day! Branwen Jeffreys is reporting on the picture across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while headteachers Sir Anthony Seldon and Educating Yorkshire’s Jonny Mitchell tell Adam how their schools got on.
And documentary-maker Louis Theroux has made a speech about the future of TV in which he said the BBC has been ‘playing it safe’. Former creative director of BBC Alan Yentob and documentarian Molly Dineen discuss how documentaries are commissioned.
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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tom Smithard with Hayley Clarke, Madeleine Drury and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
BBC Sounds topics: 00:00 - Newscasters let us know their GCSE results 02:31 - Headteachers Jonny Mitchell and Anthony Seldon join Branwen Jeffreys to chew over GCSE results 19:09 - Documentary makers Molly Dineen and Alan Yentob discuss whether the BBC has grown too safe in its commissions
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Ground Control to Major Glitch
August 29, 2023
•24m
How did a technical issue lead to hundreds of cancelled flights?
An investigation has been launched over UK flight disruption that has left thousands of passengers stranded.
Former air traffic controller, Michele Robson and operating director at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Paul Staples, join Sima Kotecha to help us understand the system that should keep planes taking off on time.
Newscasters Bex and Lydia also share their experience of cancelled flights.
And, the Ultra Low Emission Zone has expanded to include all London Boroughs. Claims and counter claims are being made about the scheme's effectiveness. BBC science journalist Esme Stallard helps us get to the truth.
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Today's Newscast was presented by Sima Kotecha. It was made by Chris Flynn with Maddie Drury and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The editor is Damon Rose.
00:00 - Exciting Newscast news 02:27 - Inside the flight control room 16:55 - Fact checking ULEZ claims
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