20 episodes
Broadcasting House BBC Radio 4
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4.7 • 38 Ratings
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The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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Are we any closer to a ceasefire in Gaza?
We examine the ceasefire proposals unveiled by Joe Biden, and their chances of being accepted by Israel and Hamas. Also, we share the water cooler moments of the election campaign so far from our political colleagues at the BBC and reflections of constitutional historian Lord Hennessy.
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The Tories' plan for national service
The Tories say they will bring back national service if they win the general election. Plus D-Day memories. Paddy O'Connell presents.
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Do public inquiries bring justice?
The infected blood scandal report is released tomorrow. Do public inquiries bring justice? Also, the programme goes live to Rochester Cathedral, to hear choirs 100 years apart.
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The dark art of political defection
As the Tories seek to discredit Natalie Elphicke, another defector describes the abuse they received after leaving for Labour. Plus, Brian Blessed reflects on the Northern Lights.
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Local Elections Debrief
A debrief of the weekend's local elections results. Also on the programme, we discuss the decline of the dawn chorus and hear from the director of the National Gallery.
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Customer Reviews
Salute from the States
This program is sunshine in audio file form. I’m from the US but my Sunday routine is incomplete without listening to Paddy, the main story, slow radio and the guest headlines. A+ podcast.
Hit and Miss
Sunday June 18th 2023 was a definite miss.
Simple
It is not a weekend without Paddy. 💕Paddy