The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast

Today the inquiry heard evidence from the written statements given by the bereaved, survivors and residents of Grenfell.These included accounts from Emmanuella Desaro whose daughter Gloria Trevisan di...

3 Des 201830min

Expert witness Professor David Purser believes people are more likely to have died from smoke inhalation than from exposure to heat and flames. During a presentation to the inquiry Professor Purser ex...

29 Nov 201819min

Forensic Scientist, Niamh Nic Daeid, agreed that the fire started in the fridge freezer in Flat 16. She told the inquiry she’s certain it was an accident. The Inquiry also released statements from the...

28 Nov 201815min

Electrical expert Dr Duncan Glover told the inquiry it’s likely the fire started when the wiring in a fridge freezer in Flat 16 overheated. He explained how a small piece of wire, discovered in a bed...

27 Nov 201815min

Nicholas Burton lived in flat 165 on the 19th floor of Grenfell Tower with his wife, Pily, and their dog. In an extended interview with Eddie Mair, Nicholas talks about life at Grenfell before the fir...

26 Nov 201852min

Dr. Barbara Lane returned to give a second day of evidence. This time she focusses on fire prevention and safety measures in place inside Grenfell Tower on the night of the fire. The inquiry heard how...

26 Nov 201822min

The inquiry heard from Call Room Operators Yvonne Adams, Christine Howson and Heidi Fox. Yvonne Adams took a call from a woman trapped on the 14th floor who pleaded with her to send for help. Christi...

23 Nov 201822min

The inquiry heard from expert witness Dr Barbara Lane, a specialist in fire engineering.Her 2,000 page-long report focuses on the fire prevention and safety measures in place on the night of the fire,...

22 Nov 201817min