Synopsis
Laura Kuennssberg and Katya Adler join Adam Fleming and Chris Mason for some geeky gossip about Brexit from Westminster and Brussels (warning: there may be some biscuit chat).
Episodes
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‘Whatever It Takes’
17/03/2020 Duration: 29minThe Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, unveils an "unprecedented" set of financial measures to support the UK economy through the coronavirus pandemic. But is it enough? Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Fergus Walsh and Faisal Islam.Producer: Ione Wells Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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'Drastic Action'
16/03/2020 Duration: 32minThe government changes its Coronavirus strategy. The plan has shifted because scientific modelling shows the UK was on course for a “catastrophic epidemic”. Vicki Young, Chris Mason and James Gallagher join Adam Fleming to discuss.Producers: Ione Wells Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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The Coronavirus Crisis
12/03/2020 Duration: 30minWe unpick the latest statement from the PM on Coronavirus and hear from one of the MPs who is self-isolating. And Americast’s Anthony Zurcher joins us to react to Donald Trump banning all travel to the US from the Schengen area.Producer: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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The One with the Mandates
27/02/2020 Duration: 29minThe Brexitcast ensemble are back together again to talk trade, Heathrow, Coronavirus and Friends.Producers: Emma Close and Ione Wells Editor: Dino Sofos
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We're all Dommed!
21/02/2020 Duration: 35minAll the cummings and goings in Westminster this week, including Brexit, immigration and weirdos. Adam and Chris are joined by Newsnight's Nick Watt and our old friend Vicki Young. Producer: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Get Rishi Quick
13/02/2020 Duration: 35minNewscast ushers in Sajid Javid's replacement the way Newscast does best... with the world’s first Rishi Sunak quiz! The Saj's former special advisor Salma Shah joins us to unpick the cabinet reshuffle. And Rory Stewart wants a sleepover.Producers: Emma Close and Ione Wells Editor: Dino Sofos
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We’re all Newscasters now
06/02/2020 Duration: 31minThe podcast formerly known as Brexitcast is here! And guess what? We’re still wanging on about Brexit. Emma Vardy joins us from the Irish election campaign and Adam has some podcasting tips for the new kids in town across the pond.Producers: Emma Close & Ione Wells Editor: Dino Sofos
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Over and Out!
01/02/2020 Duration: 33minThe moment we've been wanging on about for 2 and a half years.Editor: Dino Sofos Producer: Emma Close & Ione Wells
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THE BREXITCAST LIVE FINAL
30/01/2020 Duration: 01h07minJermv Vince and The Lord introduce our final BREXITCAST LIVE. We invited Jake Yapp and booked an ABBA tribute act for LOLs. We laughed a lot and cried a little. Thank you Brexitcasters! What an amazing journey. Bring on Newscast! (Yes we know it sounds crap now but they said that about Brexitcast at the start).Editor: Producer Dino Producers: Emma Close and Ione Wells
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The Leo Low-Down
27/01/2020 Duration: 21minLaura finally gets a one-to-one with the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar. And we have some news (but no spoilers) about our live show.Producer: Ione Wells Editor: Dino Sofos
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Netflix and Chi…nese
23/01/2020 Duration: 31minA culinary extravaganza with some new friends! LK welcomes Helen Lewis from The Atlantic, Matt Chorley from The Times and our pal Alex Forsyth to the Brexitcast table to chew over Rebecca Long-Bailey’s Chinese takeaways, ravioli trade deals and Chris Mason’s ministerial pudding habit.Producers: Ione Wells & Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Bongs for Brexitcast!
16/01/2020 Duration: 32minThe EU lands a blow to Boris Johnson's plan for a trade deal by the end of the year. And the House of Commons Authorities land a blow to the Brexiters’ appeal for Big Ben to bong on 31st Jan. We also have some exciting news about BREXITCAST LIVE! Head to www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours to apply for free tickets!Producers: Emma Close & Ione Wells Editor: Dino Sofos
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Reflectioncast: Ayesha Hazarika & Matthew Elliot
13/12/2019 Duration: 30minComedian and former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika and Matthew Elliott, the strategist and former Vote Leave campaign CEO give us their take on the historic election result. We’ll be back with Brexitcast next week. Producer: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos
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Electioncast: THE RESULTS!
13/12/2019 Duration: 37minThe results are in! It's been a brilliant night for Boris Johnson and the Tories and a terrible one for Jeremy Corbyn and Labour. Adam has been up all night watching the thrills and spills from BBC HQ.Producers: Harriet Noble & Nick Rotherham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Electioncast: An Ele-Xmas Carol
11/12/2019 Duration: 32minSo that’s it... campaigning is over! We hear what the party leaders got up to on the final day, Jeremy Vine quizzes Adam on the Labour and Conservative manifestos and we bring you an Ele-Xmas carol.Producers: Emma Close, Harriet Noble & Ione Wells Editor: Dino Sofos
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Electioncast, Actually
10/12/2019 Duration: 32minIt’s the penultimate day of the campaign! Boris Johnson is driving through a polystyrene wall, Jon Ashworth’s been caught on tape and Hugh Grant wants people to vote tactically. Plus Emma Barnett joins us to talk last night’s under-30s Question Time.Producers: Harriet Noble, Emma Close and Ione Wells Editor: Dino Sofos
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Electioncast: (Not) So Solid Crewe
09/12/2019 Duration: 34minWith only three days left of campaigning, Boris Johnson is criticised for initially refusing to look at a picture of a sick boy who had to sleep on the floor of a Leeds hospital. And Adam heads to Crewe to chat to a group of undecided voters.Producers: Ione Wells & Harriet Noble Editor: Dino Sofos
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Reflectioncast: Guto Harri & Laura Parker
07/12/2019 Duration: 36minNot long to go… Guto Harri, a former adviser to Boris Johnson and Laura Parker, the national coordinator of Momentum, tell us why their man should get the top job. Producer: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos