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Broadcasting House

BBC Radio 4
Labour Party
Donald Trump
Keir Starmer
Ukraine
Israel
NHS
Gaza
Russia
United States
Iran
UK Politics
NATO
Brexit
Jeffrey Epstein
Conservative Party
Andy Burnham
United Kingdom
Bondi Beach
BBC
Andrew Gwynne

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.

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Latest Episodes

King Charles to address slavery during Commonwealth speech in Antigua on final leg of Caribbean tour, Royal biographer Robert Hardman says PM intervention unhelpful. Also on BH a tale of two Healeys Bloomberg's Stephanie Flanders on the parallels bet... more

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

Simon Jack presents BH. Riots in France how does President Macron respond? His party's Olga Givernet, member of the French National Assembly speaks to Broadcasting House. Also: as Oxford Street gets partly pedestrianised, is banning traffic a good or... more

Twelve killed and 300 injured in Houthi attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh. The Defence Secretary Wes Streeting joins us. As diesel hits a record price, we hear calls for cuts to fuel duty and VAT. Also on BH: Dolly Parton recorded Jolene in W... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Hardman
Royal biographer of Elizabeth II and King Charles III
Daily Mail
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Stephanie Flanders
Head of economics and politics at Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Matt Chorley
BBC political journalist and presenter of 5 Live
BBC
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Ian Hislop
Editor of Private Eye and co-writer of The Wipers Times
Private Eye
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Justin Webb
BBC journalist and presenter
BBC
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Yotam Ottolenghi
Chef, restaurateur and bestselling cookbook author
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Charles Walker
Former Conservative MP and chair of the Sky Foundation
Sky Foundation
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Kate Mosse
Bestselling novelist and author of Autumn
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Hilary Beckles
Historian and chair of the Caribbean Reparations Commission
Caribbean Reparations Commission
Episode: King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech

Host

Paddy O'Connell
Host of the programme; long-running BBC presenter known for a measured, witty approach to current affairs and culture.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • Jaw-droppingly Partisan

    Be a nice Sunday afternoon magazine show. Now so politically one-sided, shrill, and unobjective, it’s actually painful to listen to. Can the BBC not just make magazine programs about daily life in the UK, a bit of history, and not keep banging the one-sided political drum.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Timmarcj
    South Africaa year ago
  • Hit and Miss

    Sunday June 18th 2023 was a definite miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mallarie121
    United States3 years ago
  • Jane Garvey, who is better?

    Paddy O’Connell really it’s just a nasty Tory Government mouthpiece and a Brexit dumbass.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    asaltydog
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Jane Garvey is excellent

    This programme is so much better with Jane Garvey presenting! So nice to have a break from Paddy O’Connell’s sense of humour, which is generally outdated and spiteful. I like to tune in for a Sunday analysis of the day’s news but have started to dread his jokes - cheap laughs at someone else’s expense (normally a woman). By contrast Jane is sophisticated, clever and naturally witty. I hope they replace Paddy with Jane, or at least tell him to stop trying to be funny and stick to the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    winchestersamantha
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • So much

    2 much for me it makes me sad 😭🤧😭🤧

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peterbees
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of politics and culture, but some feel coverage can be partisan or uneven in tone.
The host is admired for warmth and humour, though some listeners request more balanced, less humorous delivery.
Quality and availability of podcast uploads are a frequent point of feedback, with praise for in-depth interviews when uploaded timely.

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King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Q: What is the trick of the feeder?
Heather Harris says the feeder is being designed around the grey squirrel's weight so that only grey squirrels can access the contraceptive bait.
King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
Q: Does the Prime Minister's latest musings put pressure on the King's speech?
Robert Hardman says the Prime Minister's comments have made an apology a party-political issue, leaving the King in a difficult position between Britain and Caribbean Commonwealth nations.
Riots in France: has President Macron lost control?
Q: Pedestrianisation, good thing, bad thing, can it work? Or what does it take to work?
Tanya Braun argues that pedestrianisation can improve safety, walking and business activity when it is planned inclusively. Ike Ejai agrees it can work but says results depend on local conditions, including crime, evening activity and accessible public transport.
Riots in France: has President Macron lost control?
Q: People are looking around the world at these images and saying that the government has lost control.
Olga Givernet says the government has not lost control, condemns the violence, and distinguishes it from the students' legitimate demands. She says the political and budget situation is difficult and calls for firmness without escalating violence.
25/10/2026
Q: Do you support this revolting behaviour?
Oziol says she supports the protesters' demands for properly equipped schools and public services, and characterizes the demonstrations as mainly peaceful and large-scale.

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A wide-scope Sunday morning magazine that blends politics, current affairs, culture, and human-interest spots with interviews from politicians, journalists, and regional/industry experts. Episodes commonly tackle leadership dynamics, housing policy, public sector issues, and international affairs, often interwoven with lighter cultural segments and listener call-ins. Notable strengths include a steady host voice, a knack for historical and cultural context, and a pattern of mixing hard policy analysis with accessible storytelling, which can be especially engaging for audiences who want both depth and variety in a single show.

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1. Robert Hardman
2. Stephanie Flanders
3. Matt Chorley
4. Ian Hislop
5. Justin Webb
6. Yotam Ottolenghi
7. Charles Walker
8. Kate Mosse

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