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Six O'Clock News

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

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Latest Episodes

The first prisoners to be released early under the government's scheme to create more space in prisons in England and Wales have walked free. Victims and probation service staff are among those to criticise the move. Also: Executions in the US state ... more

The British men suspected of plotting a bomb attack on an RAF airbase in Gloucestershire have all been released on bail. The head of counter terrorism police says the investigation is still ongoing. Also: the Chancellor, John Healey, tells Labour Con... more

A senior Israeli minister has described an incident on a plane travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv as an 'attempted jihadist terror attack'. Also: Andy Burnham says it's possible Labour will offer a new in-out referendum on the EU in its next election ... more

Andy Burnham has told the Labour Party conference that the existing pension triple lock will end in 2030 to help fund a new national care service. Also: The Premier League has announced that Manchester City have been found guilty of all 150 financial... more

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Recent Guests

Xi Jinping
President of China
People's Republic of China
Episode: President Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to the White House
Sir Ed Davey
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats (UK)
Episode: President Trump's Greenland security deal welcomed
Earl Spencer
Princess Diana's brother
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Earl Spencer defends claims about King Charles
Danielle Cabardy
General Secretary
National Education Union
Episode: Schools in England get extra funding for teachers' pay
Jack Clark
Co-founder of Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: Donald Trump says there is a 'conspiracy against AI'
Ben Delo
Software engineer, cryptocurrency entrepreneur, donor to Reform UK
Reform UK donor
Episode: Reform receives second £36m donation in two days
Nigel Farage
Leader of Reform UK
Reform UK
Episode: Disruption at Port of Dover
Emma Mosey
Owner of Yolk Farm, North Yorkshire; operates an egg restaurant on site
Yolk Farm
Episode: Salmonella warning issued for undercooked eggs at restaurants
Gareth Dennis
Railway engineer
Industry expert
Episode: Track defect found at site of East Sussex derailment

Hosts

Jane Steele
Host of the Six O'Clock News segment and programme lead, BBC Radio 4
Alan Smith
Host of BBC Radio 4 news bulletin and related segments

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 747 ratings
  • Great news show

    Thank you for the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United States7 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 Kingdoma year 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
    Japan2 years ago
  • No daily updates

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tikaki
    Germany2 years ago

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Listeners value clear, credible UK and global news coverage.
The show is praised for impartial, well-structured updates despite diverse topics.

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#103
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#14
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#65
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#66
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#42
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Apple Podcasts
#63
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Frequently Asked Questions About Six O'Clock News

What is Six O'Clock News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This daily news program delivers concise UK and global coverage, blending domestic politics, international diplomacy, economics, and major events with on-the-ground reporting. Episodes often balance quick briefings with deeper context from correspondents and experts, providing a reliable, straightforward overview of the day's top stories. Noteworthy is the breadth of coverage—from UK policy and crime to overseas conflicts and climate-related events—along with a steady, authoritative BBC presentation style that many listeners rely on for impartial updates. It's likely to appeal to professionals who want a clear, trustworthy briefing suitable for keeping up-to-date during commutes or busy workdays.

A defining strength is the consistently bro... more

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Six O'Clock News launched 12 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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Recent guests on Six O'Clock News include:

1. Xi Jinping
2. Sir Ed Davey
3. Earl Spencer
4. Danielle Cabardy
5. Jack Clark
6. Ben Delo
7. Nigel Farage
8. Emma Mosey

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