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Six O'Clock News

BBC Radio 4
Southport
Violence
Paris Olympics
Social Media
England
Police Brutality
Israel
Far-Right Activism
Olympics
Bangladesh
Northern Ireland
Disinformation
Terrorism
Police Response
Manchester Airport
Merseyside
Huw Edwards
International Olympic Committee
Ukraine
Child Poverty

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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Latest Episodes

The BBC understands that the government will investigate the historical use of electric shock treatment in NHS hospitals which aimed to change people's sexuality. Also: The government has been outlining its strategy to reduce the number of children l... more

A public inquiry has found that Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, bears "moral responsibility" for the poisoning of a woman near Salisbury. Also: Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands withdraw from next year's Eurovision Song Contest in protest at Isr... more

A nursery worker, 45-year-old Vincent Chan, has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing young children in his care in north London, in a case described by the Metropolitan Police as one of the "most harrowing and complex" it had ever undertaken. Also: Eur... more

David Lammy has announced serious crimes likely to lead to a prison sentence of less than three years will now be decided by a judge alone. Also: A report into the Hillsborough disaster says twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct pr... more

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Recent Guests

Andrei Yermak
Chief of Staff to President Zelensky, involved in Ukraine's peace negotiations.
Ukrainian Government
Episode: Experts reject calls for prostate cancer mass screening programme
Keir Starmer
Leader of the Labour Party
Labour Party
Episode: Donald Trump Says He Will Press Ahead With Legal Action Against BBC
Lord Hall
Former director general of the BBC
BBC
Episode: Donald Trump Says He Will Press Ahead With Legal Action Against BBC
Donald Trump
Former President of the United States
Episode: Donald Trump Says He Will Press Ahead With Legal Action Against BBC
Nigel Huddleston
Shadow Culture Secretary
Labour Party
Episode: Donald Trump Says He Will Press Ahead With Legal Action Against BBC
Sean Coughlin
Royal correspondent
Episode: Downing Street says there are no plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten Windsor from the line of succession
David Yelland
Former editor of The Sun and now PR consultant
Episode: Downing Street says there are no plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten Windsor from the line of succession
Samantha Walker Roberts
Survivor of grooming gang abuse involved in the inquiry process
Episode: A second candidate to chair the grooming gang inquiry has withdrawn
Jim Gamble
Former Deputy Police Chief and Child Abuse Advisor
Episode: A second candidate to chair the grooming gang inquiry has withdrawn

Hosts

Tom Sanders
News presenter and prominent host on BBC Radio 4, known for delivering national news with clarity and insight.
Lisa Costello
News presenter and featured host, known for insightful coverage of current affairs on BBC Radio 4.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 725 ratings
  • 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 Kingdom4 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 Kingdom5 months ago
  • Why isn’t it updating every day?

    We miss the daily updates.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Soshin17
    Japan10 months ago
  • No daily updates

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tikaki
    Germany10 months ago
  • Excellent summary of the day’s news

    It’s often said the BBC is no longer impartial, and has not been for a long time (in my view, the BBC is undoubtedly left-of-centre). While I think this largely holds true, I think it comes about as close to impartiality as any news outlet nowadays. I certainly prefer the BBC to ITV or Sky. As for Apple Podcasts - why on Earth do they only hold a day’s news for 5 days before removing it?! Check for yourself - there are only ever 5 or 6 episodes available. How odd.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie1745
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Feedback includes mixed sentiments on the podcast's ability to maintain up-to-date content as expected.
The show is lauded for its commitment to integrity in journalism, although criticisms about impartiality have arisen amid sensitive political coverage.
Listeners appreciate the succinct and informative nature of the news presented.
Many express frustration over the reliability of episode updates and availability.

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#113
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#54
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#71
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Coverage focuses on significant national and international news events, providing listeners with detailed insights into the latest political developments, international relations, and emergency situations. Noteworthy discussions often revolve around pressing global issues such as climate change, immigration policies, and humanitarian crises, particularly those impacting the Middle East. The presentation style tends to combine journalistic integrity with a critical examination of various governmental actions and public responses, maintaining a balance between reporting facts and exploring broader political implications. The addition of expert commentary and listener feedback also contributes to a diverse understanding of the news.

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1. Andrei Yermak
2. Keir Starmer
3. Lord Hall
4. Donald Trump
5. Nigel Huddleston
6. Sean Coughlin
7. David Yelland
8. Samantha Walker Roberts

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