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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
Bondi Beach
BBC
Andrew Gwynne
School Holidays

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

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The mayor of the Italian town Como speaks to us... more

Wildfires caused by arsonists in South Wales are a danger to life according to the Chief Fire Officer there. Plus, did the government need to use the national warning alarm? We have live debate. Also on BH, Lord Woolley says a media witch-hunt led to... more

The Police Federation calls for a U-turn as its public petition reaches 829,000. Lyse Doucet joins us from Kabul five years on from its takeover by the Taliban. We visit one of the country's oldest petrol stations, which will trial pre-payment at the... more

With drought declared in England and Wales, we look at the impact of extreme weather. NFU President Tom Bradshaw calls for more government action on wildfires and reservoirs. Plus, two weeks into Andy Burnham's premiership, Paddy goes to the pub in s... more

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Finn Monaghan
Chief Fire Officer for South Wales
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Episode: Wildfires and emergency alerts
Brian Booth
Deputy National Chair of the Police Federation
Police Federation
Episode: PM 'needs to intervene' in PC Harper's killers' release
Goran Raven
Owner of a family-run petrol station
Raven's Petrol Station
Episode: PM 'needs to intervene' in PC Harper's killers' release
Jonathan Hawker
Chairman, Dry Wells Action, NFU-Tunbridge Wells
Dry Wells Action / National Farmers Union
Episode: Would you report a neighbour for breaking a hosepipe ban?
Tom Bradshaw
President, National Farmers Union
National Farmers Union
Episode: Would you report a neighbour for breaking a hosepipe ban?
Giles Brownjuth
News reviewer and interviewer
Episode: Would you report a neighbour for breaking a hosepipe ban?
Mary Beard
Dame Mary Beard, Classicist and thinker
University of Cambridge / Classicist
Episode: Would you report a neighbour for breaking a hosepipe ban?
Martha Newsome
Professor of Psychology, University of Greenwich / Changing Lives Lab
University of Greenwich / Changing Lives Lab
Episode: Would you report a neighbour for breaking a hosepipe ban?
Tracy Obermann
Theatre director (Noel Coward project)
Theatre / Production
Episode: Would you report a neighbour for breaking a hosepipe ban?

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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    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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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, multi-voiced format that blends hard politics with culture and science.

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#212
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#138
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#157
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#200
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#223
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Andy Burnham tells BBC he'll stand up to President Trump
Q: Do you trust Donald Trump?
Burnham avoids a blunt endorsement or rejection, emphasizing the need to assess how relations with allies evolve while staying true to Britain's interests and public accountability.
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.

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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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1. Finn Monaghan
2. Brian Booth
3. Goran Raven
4. Jonathan Hawker
5. Tom Bradshaw
6. Giles Brownjuth
7. Mary Beard
8. Martha Newsome

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