Wined and Fined
Newscast
03/29/22
•32m
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Police say they’re issuing 20 fines over No 10 lockdown parties, but will this put the PM under renewed political pressure? Adam is joined by Laura and the BBC’s Daniel Sandford to chew over what we know so far.
Also... Will Smith’s Oscars slap apology is deconstructed by Lux Alptraum, who has studied the art of saying sorry.
And a report says Jackie Weaver did NOT actually have the authority. We get her reaction.
This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.
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This edition of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, John Murphy and Chris Flynn. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. Sam Bonham is the assistant editor.
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Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with John Murphy and Ben Cooper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.
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