Newscast

Six years after the UK voted to leave the EU, Adam and Victoria Derbyshire speak to one of Brexit’s orchestrators, Nigel Farage. The former politician gives his views on whether it’s been a success.

Chris Mason and pollster Chris Curtis from Opinium also join to speak about what the results of the by-elections in Wakefield and in Tiverton and Honiton might mean.

This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet and Sayed Rahman from the International Rescue Committee, who’s in Kabul, after an earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and injured 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan.

Also, the polio virus has been detected in London’s sewers. Fergus explains all.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

The biggest train strike in 30 years has disrupted travel for millions. Simon Jack and Anna-Jane Hunter, a former Network Rail director, join Adam to discuss the prospect of further disruption over the summer, and not just on the rails.

And BBC Sport’s Jane Dougall takes us through the latest decision to ban transgender players from women’s international rugby, while rugby league’s governing body considers its inclusion policies.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Cassie Galpin and Ash Taylor. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

The biggest rail strikes in 30 years are going ahead after last-minute talks went nowhere. Chris and Laura are back with Adam to think through what it means for passengers and the government.

They’re also here to mark the podcast’s birthday with a look at what’s next in the UK’s relations with Europe, plus a trip down Brexitcast memory lane.

And a newer friend of the podcast, the BBC’s disinformation reporter Marianna Spring also joins us to talk about her Panorama documentary looking at the role social media played in the murder of a 13-year-old boy called Olly.

Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Cordelia Hemming and Alix Pickes. The technical producers were Dave O’Neill and Cassie Galpin. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Zoe Ball reacts to Kate Bush’s return to number one and the possibility that the UK might host next year’s Eurovision.

We speak exclusively to Sir Alex Allan, who resigned as the PM’s ethics advisor in 2020, about the resignation of his successor Lord Geidt.

He tells Adam and Vicki that he’s “really upset” about the situation, and in an unexpected turn, reveals his love for cult rock band the Grateful Dead.

There’s analysis from Chris and BBC Breakfast business journalist Nina Warhurst in the studio, as well as a look at interest rates as they reach their highest point since 2009.

This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Adam and Vicki react to the sudden news that Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser Lord Geidt has quit.

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Remembering the 72 people who died... We mark the anniversary with Victoria Derbyshire, who reported at Grenfell Tower in west London five years ago.

And Adam is joined by Chris and Dominic Casciani to talk through the government’s first flight due to take asylum seekers to Rwanda, after a load of legal challenges.

Today’s Newscast was made by Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming plus Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Adam, Chris and Katya are back talking Brexit on the day that the UK reveals plans to ditch parts of EU deal.

And Jacqui Wakefield, from Panorama, describes what it was like to work undercover as a receptionist in a GP surgery for her latest investigation.

Today’s Newscast was made by Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editors were Sam Bonham and Alison Gee.

The dinosaur expert on the latest film, palaeontologist Steve Brusatte, tells Adam he thinks the feathered ones are the scariest.

And actor Damian Lewis is on the pitch telling Adam all about this year’s Soccer Aid.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.