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Oct 2022
35m 15s

Castfest Live 2022

BBC News
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Adam is back from his holiday and behind the microphone at the BBC Radio Theatre for a live recording of today’s Newscast.

He’s joined by Chris and BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam to discuss the Prime Minister’s battle to regain authority amid Tory party unrest. Culture Editor Katie Razall is also on stage to say happy 100th birthday to the BBC.

Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and made by Tim Walklate. The producers were Chris Flynn and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and Sam Bonham is the assistant editor.

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