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“Professor Lockdown”, makes a return to the fray to tell MPs that locking down sooner would have saved a lot of lives. And the prime minister has good news for people living on their own.

Producers: Harriet Noble, Frankie Tobi, Georgia Coan and Natalie Ktena.

What are the aims of Black Lives Matter UK? Adam Elliott-Cooper, an activist with Black Lives Matter UK, speaks to Adam and Laura about where the movement goes next.

Producers: Frankie Tobi, Jo Deahl, Nat Ktena, Georgia Coan

Should we pull down the statues of people with problematic pasts? Adam, Laura, Chris and Fergus speak to 1Xtra's DJ Ace and human rights activist, Sir Geoff Palmer.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe

On the night of the memorial service for George Floyd, Emily, Jon and Anthony are back to discuss the implications for America and the presidential race.

Producers: Harriet Noble, Morgan Gisholt Minard, Nathalie Ktena and Seren Jones

Do you use public transport? From the 15th June, all people travelling in England will be made to wear face coverings. Adam, Chris and Vicki ask why the government has announced this now.

Police are appealing for more information about a German prisoner they’ve identified as a suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

(Credit:John Boyega audio thanks to @HoxtonWestAid / @NaomiJasmin)

Producers: Harriet Noble, Frankie Tobi, Georgia Coan and Natalie Ktena

People from ethnic minorities are at a higher risk of dying from coronavirus, a report by Public Health England says. And Adam is joined by Jon Sopel, BBC North America Editor, to talk about Trump’s response to the crisis in America.

Producers: Nat Ktena, Harriet Noble, Georgia Coan, Jo Deahl

Some kids went back to school today in England. How is it working? Adam talks to pupils and a headteacher about their first day back. In non-coronavirus related news, Adam talks to Eugene Scott from the Washington Post about the protests in the United States sparked by the death of George Floyd, who suffered a cardiac arrest while being restrained by Minneapolis police.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe

Nina Nesbitt and Kelly Cates join Adam to talk about getting back outdoors. And Newscasters do their best David Attenborough impressions.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe

The government has confirmed its five tests are being met, and the next phase in reopening society will begin on Monday. As part of this, groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors while maintaining social distance. Also on the podcast, Dr Adler joins us for an update on Brexit, and we hear from a charity shop volunteer on how we can donate the stuff from our lockdown spring clean responsibly.

Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena, Harriet Noble, Ben Weisz