Broadcasting House

BBC

The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Genres:

News & Politics Podcasts

Local News

Networks:

BBC

Description:

The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Language:

English

Website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnj3

Episodes

Are we any closer to a ceasefire in Gaza?

6/2/2024

We examine the ceasefire proposals unveiled by Joe Biden, and their chances of being accepted by Israel and Hamas. Also, we share the water cooler moments of the election campaign so far from our political colleagues at the BBC and reflections of constitutional historian Lord Hennessy.

Duration:00:51:40

The Tories' plan for national service

5/26/2024

The Tories say they will bring back national service if they win the general election. Plus D-Day memories. Paddy O'Connell presents.

Duration:00:50:57

Do public inquiries bring justice?

5/19/2024

The infected blood scandal report is released tomorrow. Do public inquiries bring justice? Also, the programme goes live to Rochester Cathedral, to hear choirs 100 years apart.

Duration:00:51:18

The dark art of political defection

5/12/2024

As the Tories seek to discredit Natalie Elphicke, another defector describes the abuse they received after leaving for Labour. Plus, Brian Blessed reflects on the Northern Lights.

Duration:00:56:40

Local Elections Debrief

5/5/2024

A debrief of the weekend's local elections results. Also on the programme, we discuss the decline of the dawn chorus and hear from the director of the National Gallery.

Duration:00:52:04