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Six O'Clock News

BBC Radio 4
Iran
Jeffrey Epstein
Donald Trump
Ukraine
United States
Labour Party
Russia
Keir Starmer
United Kingdom
UK Government
Lord Mandelson
Venezuela
Gaza
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Prince Andrew
Israel
China
Greenland
Strait Of Hormuz
BBC

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

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Latest Episodes

The government has announced an extension to the 5 pence cut to fuel duty until the end of December. Also: The UK condemns Russian jets which flew within six metres of an RAF plane. And Southampton appeal against their disqualification from the Champ... more

The Metropolitan Police says it is sending evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service for a decision on criminal charges, in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire, for 57 individuals and 20 companies and organisations. Also: The Transport Secretary says... more

Two women have told the BBC they were raped during the filming of one of Channel 4's biggest shows. Channel 4 said it had commissioned an external review into contributor welfare on the programme in April. Also: Sir Keir Starmer says he won't walk aw... more

Lisa Nandy, a member of Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet, backs Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster, and says she can't guarantee the prime minister will fight any leadership challenge. The BBC's political correspondent, Paris Gourtsoyannis, has th... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Keane
Retired US four-star general
Former US military leadership
Episode: The US says military and cargo ships have gone through the Strait of Hormuz
Zack Polanski
Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
Green Party
Episode: Green Party leader apologises for sharing post criticising officers in Golders Green
Sir Olly Robbins
Former senior Mandarin in the Foreign Office who testified about vetting and Downing Street pressure
Foreign Office / UK government
Episode: The senior civil servant sacked from the Foreign Office defends Lord Mandelson's vetting
Lord Robertson
Former NATO Secretary General, defence analyst introduced as a guest
Former NATO/NATO Defence Review
Episode: UK is forecast to be worst hit of the world's major economies by the Iran war
Reagan Morris
Our reporter in court, providing on-site coverage of the verdict
BBC News/Radio 4
Episode: Meta and Google are found liable for a woman's addiction to social media
Abbas Arangchi
Iranian Foreign Minister, introduced during CBS interview
Iranian government
Episode: Iran says it sees no reason for talks with US
Pete Hegseth
US Defense Secretary (guest official)
US Department of Defense
Episode: The US defence secretary declines to give a timeline for ending the US-Israeli war with Iran
Lord Mandelson
Former Labour Minister and ambassador to the US
Episode: The Met Police apologises to the speaker of the House of Commons
Boris Johnson
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Episode: President Trump announces 15% global tariffs

Hosts

Ron Brown
Host introducing main news bulletin and Six O'Clock News segments; appears across multiple episodes.
Lisa Costello
Presenter and host for the Six O'Clock News segment.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 735 ratings
  • Great news show

    Thank you for the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United States2 months ago
  • Fail to play

    Reported six years ago that - Far too many ‘programme temporarily unavailable’ warnings.

    Nothing has changed. Sounds and iplayer still in a state of disarray.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    English Sck Dog
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Lack of Impartiality in Reporting on Genocide

    I have been frustrated with the lack of depth and coverage regarding on what is happening in Israel/Palestine and turning more and more to better alternatives. I am relieved it is now public and I won’t be listening to a show by an organisation, that seems to support genocide. For that reason I certainly cannot trust the BBC’s reporting on anything anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DaisyS Dee2001*
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Why isn’t it updating every day?

    We miss the daily updates.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Soshin17
    Japana year ago
  • No daily updates

    The podcasts are uploaded only twice a week. So most of them are out of date.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tikaki
    Germanya year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the voices and presentation style, including UK-centric perspectives.
Positive comments often highlight the show's accessible presentation of global events.
Some reviews note posting reliability issues, but praise overall quality and reliability of reporting.
Listeners value concise, impartial summaries and clear international context.
Critiques focus on occasional perceived bias and delays in episode availability.

Chart Rankings

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#116
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#16
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Apple Podcasts
#72
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Apple Podcasts
#80
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Apple Podcasts
#42
Australia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#57
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A daily BBC Radio 4 news briefing that blends rapid global updates with in-depth reporting on developing events. Episodes commonly cover international tensions, Middle East conflict dynamics, UK political developments, and major economic shifts, punctuated by on-the-ground reports and expert analysis. The show tends to emphasize impartial summaries, civilian impacts, and strategic context, making it a useful briefing for professionals who need a concise yet comprehensive picture of world events. Noteworthy is its multi-correspondent approach, featuring voices from Tehran, Beirut, Cyprus, and London to triangulate stories across regions.

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Six O'Clock News launched 11 years ago and published 128 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Jack Keane
2. Zack Polanski
3. Sir Olly Robbins
4. Lord Robertson
5. Reagan Morris
6. Abbas Arangchi
7. Pete Hegseth
8. Lord Mandelson

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