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Apr 2023
32m 49s

CoroNation

BBC News
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How popular is the monarchy under King Charles?

Adam is joined by BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell and Radio 5 Live’s Nicky Campbell to talk through new polling into the public mood ahead of the King's coronation.

And political editor Chris Mason and former head of the Foreign Office, Sir Simon Fraser, discuss the government’s options, with thousands of British citizens trapped in Sudan.

Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with George Dabby and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

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