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Aug 2023
34m 42s

Some Strike It, Doc

BBC News
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Adam’s joined by the BBC’s health reporter Jim Reed who lets him peek inside two junior doctors’ pay slips - a new trainee and an old hand. And we try to answer the question of whether they earn more or less than a barista.

TV and theatreland’s James Graham talks England and penalties, from Southgate to Kane and the Lionesses. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. BBC Sounds audio: 00:00 - Steps count on a stationary cycle 03:19 - NHS pay slips and waiting 19:17 - Playwright James Graham on Southgate, penalties and the Lionesses

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