Behind the Headlines

Storm Goretti batters the UK, new findings on weight-loss jabs and we talk to Wing Commander Adam Collins about his departure from the Red Arrows

Wednesday 7th January, 2026: we look at several aspects of the Government's road safety strategy - including drink-driving and measures for new and elderly drivers; jail for a man admitted assisting suicide by selling a substance online; what next for Venezuela?; and we're in Aberdeenshire where parts have been under 30cm of snow. Kat Wright is your host

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 6th January 2026

Behind the Headlines - Monday 5th Jan 2026

Wednesday 24th December, 2025: A Christmas Eve festive special - including the debate over what roast to have on Christmas Day; the nations' leaders' Christmas messages; the 8-year olds asking for anti-aging products for Christmas; advice NOT to use AI for mental health support over the festive period; and Santa Paws drops into a dog shelter in Dumfries and Galloway.

Behind the Headlines - Tues 23rd Dec 2025

Behind the Headlines - Mon 22nd Dec 2025

We are with the King as he celebrates a significant milestone at the Royal Navy College in Devon, we look at mince pie production and we find out how Strictly Come Dancing is inspiring a new generation of ballroom dancers

A government initiative aimed at teaching secondary school students about healthy relationships, we are also at the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan, and we look at counterfeit goods this Christmas

Wednesday 17th December, 2025: we're on the picket line with striking doctors and hear from the Shadow Health Secretary; the Chancellor tells us how they're planning to get Roman Abramovic to pay his Chelsea money to Ukraine; saving homes from falling into the sea; and the Christmas market helping young, budding entrepreneurs.