STV head of broadcast Bobby Hain discusses the way the Scottish pubcaster is adapting to the Covid-19 crisis; LADbible head of original programming Ben Powell-Jones talks about new social media series Corona Diaries; and Amanda Groom, MD of The Bridge, explores the first potential green shoots of recovery in Asia.
Aug 7
Expectation’s Peter Fincham, Red Planet Pictures’ Alex Jones and Tim Key discuss The Chelsea Detective, Death in Paradise and the forensics of ‘cosy crime’
Former BBC One controller, ITV director of television and co-founder of independent producer Expectation, Peter Fincham [01:02], and Red Planet Pictures co-CEO Alex Jones and executive producer Tim Key [20:02] discuss The Chelsea Detective, Death in Paradise and the growing appea ... Show More
49m 40s
Aug 6
Live at Edinburgh Fringe: Masterchef, An AI MP & What The Polls Are Saying in Scotland
Today, Newscast was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe in front of a live audience.Adam was joined by Kirsty Wark, former Newsnight host, and James Cook, Scotland editor and friend of the podcast. They chat about the BBC’s decision to air the new series of Masterchef, which was fil ... Show More
47m 29s
May 21
Starmer’s Winter Fuel U-Turn
Today, we look at a U-turn from the government, after the Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments.More than 10 million pensioners lost out on the payments, worth up to £300, when the pension top-up became means-tested last year.Adam and Ch ... Show More
44m 37s
Oct 2024
The Prime Minister on Newscast
Adam and Chris speak to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who’s in the studio.He opens up on “headwinds” and “choppy moments” in his first 100 days, and three priorities for the budget.We also hear what slogan he has printed on his wallet, how the Starmers have adjusted to family ... Show More
39m 31s
Oct 2021
General Colin Powell dies of Covid complications. UK Parliament pays tribute to David Amess. Facebook to build a metaverse.
Julia Chatterley is live from New York. We pick up following breaking news in the U.S. Breaking news: Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state, dies of Covid-19 complications amid cancer battle. Moment of silence - UK Parliament pays tribute to David Amess. Friending t ... Show More
22m 32s
Aug 7
Live at Edinburgh Fringe: John Swinney On Trump, Scottish Independence And The Loch Ness Monster
Today, Newscast was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe in front of a live audience.Adam was joined by the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney. We covered his meeting with Donald Trump, his plan for Scottish Independence and his policy on the Loch Ness MonsterYou can now listen ... Show More
48m 21s
Jan 2025
Another Take: An uncertain election victory for Canada’s Trudeau
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 24, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. A lot of Canadians are frustrated with the 600-million-dollar pandemic election that took place earl ... Show More
21m 9s
Sep 2024
Instagram Gets Reel with Teen Safety
Today, we look at new measures that aim to protect teens on Instagram. Social media company, Meta, have announced "built-in protections" to teen accounts as well as greater controls for parents. But will it work? James is joined by the BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman plus di ... Show More
34m 23s