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Broadcasting House

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

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

Jude Bellingham's goals set up a clash with Argentina. Also today, the constitutional historian and former crossbench peer Peter Hennessy returns to BH to give Paddy his final broadcast interview, to mark his Radio 4 programme on decency in politics.... more

Nigel Farage's spokesman says the Reform UK leader didn't break parliamentary rules despite fresh reports that benefits from ally weren't declared. Sunday Times investigative editor Gabriel Pogrund has the details. Also on BH Lyse Doucet in Iran, act... more

Andy Burnham's path to Number 10 looks clear as he prepares to set out his vision for the economy. He could have just three weeks until taking office. Also on Broadcasting House, we meet teenage carers looking after their loved ones whilst sitting th... more

We get the latest on the prime minister's future from Henry Zeffman - as business secretary Peter Kyle tells the BBC that Keir Starmer is 'reflecting on political reality'. Dame Mary Beard draws parallels between the politicians of today and those of... more

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Mary Beard
Dame Mary Beard, classicist and presenter
Radio 4 / BBC
Episode: Keir Starmer is 'reflecting on political reality'
Kirsty Alsop
TV presenter
Channel 4 / Location, Location, Location
Episode: Keir Starmer is 'reflecting on political reality'
Stephen Bush
Associate Editor and Columnist
Financial Times
Episode: Keir Starmer is 'reflecting on political reality'
Mikey Kay
Military analyst and former Royal Air Force Assault Helicopter pilot
BBC Security Brief Programme
Episode: Royal Marine Commandos board an oil tanker in the English Channel
Reverend Brian Anderson
Methodist minister attached to the East Belfast Mission
Episode: Royal Marine Commandos board an oil tanker in the English Channel
Lem Cissé
Local hero and poet from Makerfield
Episode: Royal Marine Commandos board an oil tanker in the English Channel
Giles Brangroth
Radio 4 personality contributing a favorite secret spot
Radio/Media
Episode: Royal Marine Commandos board an oil tanker in the English Channel
Claudia Vince
Survivor of the Fishmongers Hall attack, interviewee sharing insights on politics and tragedy
Episode: Defence spending delays "undermining country's credibility"
General Sir Richard Sherriff
NATO's Deputy Supreme Commander in Europe, former adviser to Ukrainian forces
NATO / External Advisory Council to Ukrainian Commander in Chief
Episode: Defence spending delays "undermining country's credibility"

Host

Paddy O'Connell
Host of Broadcasting House; BBC Radio 4 veteran with a Sunday morning magazine presence.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 193 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.

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    Timmarcj
    South Africaa year ago
  • Hit and Miss

    Sunday June 18th 2023 was a definite miss.

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    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.

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    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.

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    winchestersamantha
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • So much

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

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    5
    Peterbees
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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#210
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#125
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#187
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President Trump unhurt after dinner shooting
Q: What happened at the Washington dinner?
Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner; President Trump was unharmed, and security promptly contained the threat.
Iran war enters second month
Q: What is the likely impact of the Iran war on domestic energy costs?
The guest explains that oil price shocks and restricted supply could lead to higher petrol and energy costs, reinforcing the argument for increased domestic energy production and energy security measures.
Israeli military warns that Tehran could target London
Q: How seriously should we take the threat that Iranian missiles could reach London?
Experts express that the threat is taken seriously, but emphasize measured defense planning and reliance on allied intelligence and NATO standards rather than inflating the immediacy of the danger.
More trouble for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Q: Will Andrew be treated fairly under the process?
Alva Ray expresses her hope that Andrew will testify, considering the British government seems willing to intervene if necessary.
More trouble for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Q: What do you make of that?
Rachel Maskell stresses the importance of accountability and the need for a proper investigation into the allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadcasting House

What is Broadcasting House about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A broad Sunday morning magazine that blends political analysis with culture, science, and human-interest features. Episodes routinely mix live-by-the-street Vox pops, international security briefings, by-elections, and cultural segments with long-form chats from academics, journalists, and policy insiders. The format stands out for its hybrid approach: hard-news threads layered with essays, space and science discussions, and personal storytelling, creating a companion that can inform, entertain, and offer historical or cross-sector context to major stories. This combination of rigorous analysis, diverse voices, and accessible storytelling is likely to appeal to listeners who want a thoughtful, multi-faceted look at current events without a ... more

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2. Kirsty Alsop
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4. Mikey Kay
5. Reverend Brian Anderson
6. Lem Cissé
7. Giles Brangroth
8. Claudia Vince

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