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The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Episodes
Pat McFadden prepares to 'prune' the Civil Service
3/9/2025
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster tells us about his plan to shake up the state, by incentivising under-performing civil servants to leave their jobs. Plus: a world exclusive play of a new scene from James Graham's Dear England.
Duration:00:51:17
PM acting as 'bridge' between Trump and Zelensky
3/2/2025
The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, say he will act as 'bridge' between Trump and Zelensky as European leaders meet in London. BH has a briefing. We search for people solving local problems and hear from Nigel Havers, who plays his own grandfather in a new drama.
Duration:00:56:39
23/02/2025
2/23/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Duration:00:52:49
16/02/2025
2/16/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Duration:00:50:52
09/02/2025
2/9/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Duration:00:49:40
02/02/2025
2/2/2025
As Keir Starmer seeks a reset in EU relations, former Brexit negotiator Lord Frost worries the government will inch us back into Europe's orbit "by stealth". A Californian musician tells us how wildfires destroyed his piano and how stars at the Grammys should help survivors. Plus presenter Kirstie Allsopp married her partner after 20 years together - we hear from one couple who married after 30 years.
Duration:00:49:52
26/01/2025
1/26/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Duration:00:49:18
19/01/2025
1/19/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Duration:00:48:58
Nurses demand action on 'unsafe' corridor care
1/12/2025
As the NHS struggles to meet demand, the Royal College of Nursing warns treating patients in corridors puts lives at risk. Plus Lord Kinnock on Elon Musk's attacks on the Prime Minister, and Michael Connelly chronicles LA's fire disaster.
Duration:00:50:58
05/01/2025
1/5/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Duration:00:50:25
The government prepares parents for private school fees VAT
12/29/2024
The Education Secretary says the upcoming tax rise has been welcomed. Plus we look back on the year that was 2024, and 25 years of Putin in power.
Duration:00:51:26
An End of Year Review of the New Government’s Work
12/22/2024
We’re joined live by the minister Lucy Powell and the German Ambassador responds to the Christmas market attack. Plus the cast of Outnumbered tell us about the upcoming Christmas special.
Duration:00:52:15
Storm Bert batters Britain
11/24/2024
Storm Bert, rain, snow and wind hit the UK. Mark Gatiss on the lasting appeal of A Christmas Carol. Opera singers and football chants in a BH combination.
Duration:00:50:55
Farmer v Starmer
11/17/2024
Protests are planned for next week - we go down on the farm and discuss the arguments. Plus has David Attenborough's voice been cloned? The BH press panel reviews the news.
Duration:00:51:37
The last leg of the US election
11/3/2024
A status report on the presidential race as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris approach the finish line. Plus: as Kemi Badenoch is elected the leader of the Conservatives, her mentor Michael Gove tells us why he thinks she is the right person to head up the opposition.
Duration:00:52:17
Chancellor promises a budget for 'strivers'
10/27/2024
Ahead of Rachel Reeves' first budget, BH brings you a guide on what to look out for. Plus, are e-bikes strewn on pavements a sign of social decline? And how verbal dyspraxia patient Christian Wilson got a new voice restored his confidence.
Duration:00:52:16
20/10/2024
10/20/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Duration:00:51:42
Tributes paid to 'charismatic' Alex Salmond
10/13/2024
After Alex Salmond's sudden death, Joanna Cherry and David Davis reflect on his impact on British politics. Plus Maxine Peake on the art of starring in a biopic, and Joe Root's dad Matt on his son's England runs record.
Duration:00:52:08
Lebanon: a return to war?
9/29/2024
Will the killing of of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah create a return to war? Lebanon veteran Jim Muir gives his assessment. Also Rory Bremner on Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.
Duration:00:52:33
Can Labour banish the gloom?
9/22/2024
As Labour Conference commences in Liverpool, can the new government move on from the gloomy message? Paddy O'Connell is joined by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. Plus James May on single-file queues in pubs and one woman's mission to kayak all the points of the shipping forecast.
Duration:00:51:26