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Exclusive to Times subscribers: the greats of Times Radio give their perspectives on the headlines of the day and the other stories that get us talking. Every Monday to Thursday, Stig Abell and Kate McCann are joined by two guests to bring their wit and wisdom to the stories of the day. On Tuesdays, William Hague and Kezia Dugdale form the leaders panel to comment on the key issues of the week, whilst on Wednesdays, a mystery guest tries to keep Giles Coren under control. Calum Macdonald and Chloe Tilley take the reins every Friday to review the big stories of the week with Nicky Morgan and Jack McConnell. Join us every day for a rotating cast of friends of the programme - from Times columnists and editors to politicians, historians and philosophers.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ex-Tory Chairman Defects to Reform

    The Former Tory chairman Sir Jake Berry has defected to Reform UK. The Ex-Conservative has become the biggest name yet to back Nigel Farage's party. Kate and Stig are joined by author and broadcaster Mary Ann Sieghart, and The Sun's Head of Features, Colin Robertson. They discuss why a former Tory chairman's defected to Reform, what the march of AI means for white-collar workers, whether the BBC should can Masterchef, and £13 Pret salads.

    27 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Trials Without A Jury?

    Sir Brian Leveson has been commissioned by the Justice Secretary to review what can be done to tackle the court backlog. In his report published this morning he’s recommending an end to jury trials for certain cases in what would be a major change to the British legal system. Kate and Stig are joined by the Times Columnist Giles Coren and the former Conservative minister, broadcaster and author Edwina Currie. They discuss the best way to clear the court backlog, whether striking doctors have lost public sympathy, and the future of the Anglo-French alliance.

    26 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Lord Tebbit Remembered

    One of Margaret Thatcher's most loyal supporters in government, Lord Norman Tebbit, a former Chairman of the Conservative Party, has died at the age of 94. Kate and Stig are joined by former Conservative leader William Hague and former Green Party Leader and MEP Caroline Lucas. They discuss the life and legacy of the former Tory doyen, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nomination of Donald Trump for a Nobel peace prize, and the Liberal Democrat MP who was refused holy communion from a priest because of his support for assisted dying.

    26 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Is another rebellion brewing?

    As Keir Starmer faces the prospect of yet another bruising backbench rebellion, this time on special needs provisions for disabled school children, is the Prime Minister preparing for yet another humiliating climb down? Times Radio's Andrew Neil talks to Kate and Stig about more self-inflicted Labour strife. And on the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombing, Stig, Kate and Andrew discuss whether schools should teach social cohesion.

    26 min

  5. 2 JUL • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Crying in the Commons

    Across the front pages of the papers today, the Chancellor is pictured crying in the House of Commons, but Number 10 says it has full confidence in her. Kate and Stig talk to the historian and Times columnist Dominic Sandbrook and political correspondent for Politics Joe Ava-Santina Evans to discuss what is next for the government.

    24 min

  6. 1 JUL • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Has Starmer lost control?

    As senior cabinet minister, Pat McFadden tells Times Radio there will be "financial consequences" for the government's welfare U-Turn, Stig and Kate ask how Starmer can recover. They're joined by Times columnist Giles Coren and former Conservative minister Edwina Currie to talk about how the government can get its economic plans back on track. Plus 'punishment juice' and should Paddington be on our bank notes?

    25 min

  7. 30 JUN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Starmer's big idea

    Keir Starmer faces off against more than 50 of his own rebellious backbench MPs today while trying to get his flagship welfare and benefit reforms through Parliament. Former Conservative leader William Hague and his fellow host of the Story podcast at The Times, Manveen Rana, talk to Stig and Kate about the strength of the Labour government as it approaches one year in power. Plus, Britain's falling birth rate, the future of the BBC's director general, and: are William and Manveen cool?

    26 min

  8. 29 JUN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Did the BBC broadcast antisemitism?

    The punk duo Bob Vylan chanted "death to the IDF" during their set at Glastonbury festival which was broadcast live on the BBC. Times columnist Edward Lucas and assistant editor of The Spectator Isabel Hardman discuss the language used, and whether the BBC is responsible for broadcasting their words. Plus, the welfare bill, having more babies, and the impact of AI on entry-level jobs.

    26 min
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Exclusive to Times subscribers: the greats of Times Radio give their perspectives on the headlines of the day and the other stories that get us talking. Every Monday to Thursday, Stig Abell and Kate McCann are joined by two guests to bring their wit and wisdom to the stories of the day. On Tuesdays, William Hague and Kezia Dugdale form the leaders panel to comment on the key issues of the week, whilst on Wednesdays, a mystery guest tries to keep Giles Coren under control. Calum Macdonald and Chloe Tilley take the reins every Friday to review the big stories of the week with Nicky Morgan and Jack McConnell. Join us every day for a rotating cast of friends of the programme - from Times columnists and editors to politicians, historians and philosophers.

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  • Channel
    The Times
  • Creator
    The Times
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    395
  • Copyright
    © Times Radio
  • Show Website
    Times Radio Today
  • Provider
    News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

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