Bow bells and facemasks: The end of lockdown in the East End
Across Britain, we are emerging from lockdown. But not everything is back to normal. As shops and pubs reopen their doors, we spend some time with three iconic businesses in London's East End. Guests:...
7 Jul 202029min
Investigating the true origins of Covid-19
An investigation by The Sunday Times has found evidence that connects a deadly incident in 2012 in southern China with the current global pandemic.Guests:Jonathan Calvert, Insight EditorGeorge Arbuthn...
6 Jul 202034min
Sir David King: are we easing lockdown too soon?
As most of England eases lockdown, we ask: is the government making the right move?Guest: Sir David King, former chief scientific adviser, chair of the Independent SAGE.Host: Manveen Rana. Clips used:...
3 Jul 202033min
Richard Desmond: The man, the mogul, the scandal
As the Robert Jenrick planning scandal unfolded, investigative reporter Gabriel Pogrund wanted to speak directly with one of the men at the centre: Richard Desmond. The former newspaper owner and por...
2 Jul 202024min
Brexit: a tale of two trade deals
A trade deal between Britain and America has been held up as one of the major advantages of the UK exiting the European Union. But the disruption wrought by coronavirus and political turmoil in Americ...
1 Jul 202026min
The virus: Is Britain heading for a second spike?
Much about the virus remains a mystery. Today, we catch up on everything we’ve learned about the virus so far - and the big unknowns - with The Times' science editor. Could a second spike in the UK be...
30 Jun 202027min
The toxic culture of elite gymnastics: Larry Nassar revisited
The former USA Gymnastics team doctor is now a convicted child sex offender, behind bars for 175 years. You might think that was where the story ended. But for many survivors, his sentencing was just ...
29 Jun 202029min
Stig Abell: Why don't I have any friends?
1 in 5 men in the UK say they don't have any close friends. Stig Abell is one of them. What are the obstacles to making friends as an adult, and could a psychotherapist help him find answers?Guests: N...
26 Jun 202029min
