Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines

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Behind the Headlines episodes

  • 25 years on - Remembering 9/11

    We mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, hearing powerful first-hand testimony from survivor and filmmaker Paul Berriff

    MPs vote down an assisted dying bill by 16 votes

    Gladiators star Apollo talks taking his first step into theatre acting.

    14 min
  • Paying to stay

    The Government's giving Mayors the chance to charge tourists for overnight stays in their area in England.

    Wigan came to a standstill today as thousands paid their respects rugby league star Sir Billy Boston

    A woman from Wisbech says she doesn’t want her quest to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry to come to an end.

    7 min
  • Male suicide crisis: we meet ministers at No 10

    Wednesday 9th September, 2026: discussing men and young people's mental health and suicide prevention; more disruption to flights as air traffic control issues knock on; the last day of the Nottingham attacks inquiry; could criminals meeting victims cut re-offending; and the long-awaited Oasis docu-film is out in cinemas. Kat Wright is your host.

    17 min
  • Blackpool lights up!

    Today on Behind the Headlines, we are on a farm in Cumbria as Lib Dem leader Ed Davey calls for a government task force to tackle the spread of bluetongue,.

    The impact of new helicopter safety weight limits for North Sea workers.

    And the return of Blackpool Illuminations.

    9 min
  • Oui, Prime Minister. Burnham and Macron meet up

    Today on Behind the Headlines, we hear why hospital play specialists can be a lifeline for children going through cancer treatment

    We also follow Andy Burnham as he hosts Emmanuel Macron at Number 10
    Plus, after Manchester Pride’s organisers went bust, there’s finally a deal to get performers money back.

    14 min
  • Borrowing the Bayeux and facing the Commons

    On today's Behind the Headlines we take a look at Andy Burnham's first Prime Minister's Questions, hear about his trip with royalty and the French President to view the Bayeux Tapestry, look at a ban on phones in schools and focus on other stories from across the UK.

    12 min
  • Birth trauma: the PTSD many new mums miss

    Friday 28th August, 2026: Summer festival season coming to a close; undiagnosed PTSD among new Mums; pioneering heart operation in Liverpool; cracking down on rogue builders; and helping retired racehorses.

    15 min

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Behind The Headlines takes you deeper into breaking news stories across the UK.

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