Sunday Supplement

BBC Radio Wales

Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round-up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.

  1. 18 HRS AGO

    Andrew, Sudan, politicians' jobs, NHS vision & Muslim Wales

    Guests include Robert Hardman, Prof Lloyd Bowen, Dr Nada Ali, Joe Allen, Nygaire Bevan and Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed. With the paper review: Shavannah Taj and Rev Eldon Phillips.

    55 min

  2. 15 FEB

    Labour, transport, Conservative conference, Arctic security, Hymn tunes

    Labour MP for Cardiff West MP Alex Barros-Curtis looks back at the week that was for Labour. James Price, Transport for Wales CEO gives an update on transport plans in Wales. Cllr Aled Davies, Senedd candidate for the Conservatives in Gwynedd Maldwyn reports from their Spring conference. Strategic analyst and researcher with the Arctic Institute Fiona de Cuyper explains why the Arctic is a hot topic. Emeritus Professor E. Wyn James from Cardiff University talks about Wales' historic hymns, in the wake of handing the keys of Capel Rhondda - where Cwm Rhondda was first sung - to the community. Tessa Marshall and Aled Eirug review the papers.

    55 min

  3. 8 FEB

    Starmer, Reform, the Homelessness Bill, Cross-border health, New Labour

    The FT's George Parker and strategic communications consultant Dafydd Rees joins us to talk all about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's nightmare week and future prospects. Newly minted Reform MS James Evans is in the studio. Cymorth Cymru's Katie Dalton explains the importance of MS voting on amendments after some MSs non-appearance at the Homelessness Bill's vote. Chief Executive of the Patient's association Rachel Power discusses the challenges posed by cross-border health services. Author Glen O'Hara discusses his new book, New Labour, New Britain? Reform's Joseph Martin and comedian Esyllt Sears review the papers.

    55 min

  4. 1 FEB

    China, Reform, Assisted Dying LCM, Swansea regeneration, the Liverpool Welsh

    After the PM's three day visit to China, economist Vicky Pryce discusses his achievements. Reform councillor Jason O'Connell responds to yet another conservative defection to his party, and their plans for the Senedd election. Emeritus Professor Emyr Lewis explains the significance of the assisted dying LCM and why it's wise to wait before the Senedd votes on it. And historian, the Rev. D Ben Rees, talks about his new book about the Welsh of Liverpool. Plaid Cymru's Senedd hopeful, Cllr Mark Hooper and cultural relations specialist Ruth Cocks review the papers.

    55 min

  5. 25 JAN

    The world this week, deposit return scheme, energy, social media, St Dwynwen

    IMI Media's chief international anchor Hadley Gamble discusses the week that was. Owen Derbyshire from Keep Wales Tidy explains why he's written to the UK government asking for Wales to be exempted from a UK-wide bottle deposit scheme. Energy Minister Michael Shanks talks about energy efficiency. Tonia Antoniazzi MP advocates for a social media ban for under 16s. Archdruid and chair of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University Mererid Hopwood tells us all about St Dwynwen and other popular Welsh traditions at this time of year. Leader of the Vale's conservatives, Cllr George Carroll and employment lawyer Bethan Darwin review the papers.

    55 min

  6. 30/08/2025

    More highlights from the year so far

    Vaughan Roderick looks back at highlights from Sunday Supplement over the past few months, including a row over rail funding, the future of Ukraine and Syria, the passing of Pope Francis, and the 'Great Bibles' going on display at the National Library of Wales. Interviews with Ben Lake MP, Ukrainian journalist and refugee Kateryna Gorodnycha, Children's Commissioner Rocio Cifuentes, Syrian doctor Mohammad Alhadj Ali, Delyth Jewell MS and Lord Don Touhig, Professor Elin Haf Gruffydd Jones and the National Library's Timothy Cutts.

    55 min
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Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round-up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Radio Wales
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Sunday Supplement

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