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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EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Something has to give
28/02/2018 Duration: 17minStop everything! The EU has published the draft withdrawal agreement.
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EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Two things can be true at the same time
26/02/2018 Duration: 18minJeremy Corbyn gives a speech backing customs union membership. But what happens if the EU says no?
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Sherry picking
22/02/2018 Duration: 28minDamon Albarn, dogs and David Davis… another classic Brexitcast episode!
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EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Fudgerama
14/02/2018 Duration: 30minIt’s half-term and Adam is alone, but Boris Johnson has made a ‘major’ speech about Brexit, so he’s found some friends (the Beeb’s very own Norman Smith and Kate McCann from The Telegraph) to listen to it so you don’t have to. You’re welcome.
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When the tin can comes home to roost
08/02/2018 Duration: 35minJohn Pienaar explains what we learnt (or didn't) about the Cabinet's Brexit plans this week. Plus, how far you can kick a can down a road? And what's all this about secret plots?
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Everything could collapse at any moment
01/02/2018 Duration: 27minTheresa May is facing pressure from her own backbenchers on both sides of the Brexit divide. But will they pull the plug on her premiership?
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EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Nightmare on Downing Street?
30/01/2018 Duration: 18minA government document on the impact of Brexit on the UK economy has leaked and Laura’s about to get on a plane to China with the PM… SOUND THE KLAXON!!!
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The Night of the Mogg Knives
25/01/2018 Duration: 30minArch Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg talks to us on the way to his speech where he’ll criticise the government’s approach to the Brexit talks.
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Le beurre et l'argent du beurre
18/01/2018 Duration: 35minPresident Macron is over in Blighty for a ‘bi-lat’ with Madame May. We listened to it so you don’t have to… you’re welcome. We also invited the French MP for Northern Europe (yes, this is actually a thing) in for a chat to discuss Brexit and Jaffa CakesProducer: Dino Sofos
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Not ANOTHER one?
11/01/2018 Duration: 31minWe’re back and Nigel Farage says he’s come round to the idea of a second Brexit referendum. The gang discuss what he’s up to. Plus Adam gets top astrologer Russell Grant to tell us how the Brexit negotiations might play out by analysing Barnier and Davis’ star signs. We’re proper journalists don’t you know...Producer: Dino Sofos
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Merry Brexmas!
22/12/2017 Duration: 01minMerry Christmas Brexitcasters! As a little thank you for listening, Adam’s here with some festive tips on how to blag your way through any Brexit conversations during the Christmas season. Have a good one!
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Brexitcast LIVE: Look mum, we’re on the telly (and the actual radio)!
18/12/2017 Duration: 47minSomeone thought it would be a good idea to turn our geeky little nerd-fest into a live radio show, web stream and TV programme for a global audience. We made sure it was rubbish enough to make sure they never, ever ask us again.
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Intense Whipping
14/12/2017 Duration: 32minChris gets the goss the from the best sourced newspaper hack in Westminster, Tim Shipman. Meanwhile, Laura and Adam are a bit bored in Brussels with two beers they can’t drink yet.Producer: Dino Sofos
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Emergency Brexitcast: The second 'what the hell is going on?’ edition
08/12/2017 Duration: 32minThere’s a deal! And we’re absolutely knackered, but here we are again.Producer: Dino Sofos
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Fudgecast
07/12/2017 Duration: 35minWhat happened in Brussels? What happened to those impact assessments? What happens next?Laura, Chris and Adam are joined by former Number 10 spinner Matthew O'Toole, and the guys crash Nick Robinson's studio to share the great news about Brexitcast's latest podcast chart position.Producer: Dino Sofos
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Emergency Brexitcast: What the hell is going on? PS, would you like a biscuit?
04/12/2017 Duration: 31minThe gang discuss what’s going on in Brussels after talks break down over the Irish border issue. Adam, Laura and Dr Adler are all in Brussels and Chris is in Westminster (for once). And RTE’s main man, Tony Connelly is with us again!
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Emergency Brexitcast! Hans Free
29/11/2017 Duration: 24minAdam, Laura and Doctor Adler dissect the UK’s latest Brexit ‘divorce bill’ offer. And is Meghan Markle a Remoaner?!
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Duck Nuggets
23/11/2017 Duration: 33minIt’s a Brexitcast Ireland special and the gang are joined by RTE’s Europe Editor, Tony Connelly. On the menu: Hard or soft border, will Ireland use its veto, and duck nuggets!
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Just because I can hear does not mean I am listening
17/11/2017 Duration: 32minIt’s a Brexitcast Germany special! Laura von Kuenssberg is in Berlin with Herr David Davis. Doctor Adler and Adam Fleming are in Brussels as usual. The Labour Brexiteer MP Gisela Stuart (who also just happens to be German) joins us too.
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Capelets, Birretes, Gloria Gaynor… and cake
09/11/2017 Duration: 28minLaura and Doctor Adler join us for another busy week in Westminster and Brussels. Also: Juncker fashion-watch!