
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNews | |||

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A crisp daily news briefing that covers UK and international stories with a focus on politics, policy, and major events. Episodes blend hard news, expert commentary, and human-interest angles, often including high-profile interviews and political analysis. The format tends to string together global developments with domestic issues like justice, immigration, and public policy, delivering a steady UK-centric snapshot accented by global context. A notable strength is its consistency and trusted staff voices, which can offer advertisers and guests reliable reach among educated, news-minded listeners who value impartial-sounding, straightforward reporting.
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Recent guests on Six O'Clock News include:
1. David Willey
2. Tom Fletcher
3. Donna Ockenden
4. Bridget Phillipson
5. Nicola Sturgeon
6. Tony Blair
7. Alan Milburn
8. Jack Keane
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