How the case against Trump made for good TV
In eight slick, highly produced sessions that played out like a Netflix series, the House Select Committee for investigating the Capitol riots of January 6th, 2021, made a compelling case against form...
28 Juli 202235min
London's Olympic legacy
Ten years ago today, 900 million people watched London’s Olympic opening ceremony, marking the start of a games which, it was hoped, would help regenerate a corner of East London. Looking at the site ...
27 Juli 202223min
Why our man in Moscow had to leave
As the Ukraine war progressed, journalists, activists and critics were forced to flee the country. But as Putin’s grip on the media tightened, what was it like for the people who were left? And when d...
26 Juli 202228min
Lord Frost and the fight for the soul of the Conservative Party
Tonight, the two contenders for prime minister take part in their first head-to-head TV debate. Meanwhile, unnoticed by the general public, one former diplomat has played a key role in the contest, as...
25 Juli 202231min
China’s new spy army
The heads of MI5 and the FBI recently warned about the growing threat from China’s efforts to spy on the world as it attempts to stay ahead of rivals in technology, industry, politics and power. But h...
21 Juli 202231min
Who’s making a killing from the cost of living?
Inflation has hit a new 40-year high – just living life is expensive at the moment, and it’s getting worse. But to fight rising prices, politicians will first have to understand what’s causing them. T...
20 Juli 202228min
Heatwave: Why Britain is in meltdown
The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for the first time ever, as temperatures could hit a record-breaking 43C today. With train delays, school disruption, and the NHS declaring critica...
19 Juli 202222min
Flood and fire in Australia
The east coast of Australia has been pummelled with disastrous flooding for the fourth time in less than 18 months. It's the first test for prime minister Anthony Albanese, who swept to power on a cli...
18 Juli 202227min
