Newscast: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Newscast Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Prime Minister Considers Bullying Report
Apr 20, 2023
Sir Alex Allan, former adviser on ministers’ interests, joins Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the report into allegations that justice secretary Dominic Raab bullied staff.
11/05/2023
May 11, 2023
Newscast and Eurovisioncast come together for a special episode. Hosted by Adam Fleming, Måns Zelmerlöw, Nina Warhurst, Daniel Rosney and Ngunan Adamu.
Sewage Happens
May 18, 2023
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joins James Cook and Tina Daheley.
The Atlantic Declaration
Jun 8, 2023
Broadcaster Andrew Neil talks to Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth about Rishi Sunak’s Atlantic Declaration. Also, international editor Jeremy Bowen has the latest on Ukraine.
The Partygate Report
Jun 15, 2023
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and former Conservative adviser Salma Shah on the Partygate report, which says Boris Johnson deliberately misled the Commons over lockdown parties.
22/06/2023
Jun 22, 2023
Money expert Martin Lewis and education secretary Gillian Keegan join Adam Fleming to talk about the latest rise in interest rates.
Special Report of the Privileges Committee
Jun 29, 2023
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Boris Johnson's allies being criticised by the Privileges Committee and the Court of Appeal decision on the government's Rwanda
06/07/2023
Jul 6, 2023
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner speaks to Adam Fleming and Chris Mason about her party's education policy. Plus a discussion about the launch of a new social media app, Thread
What next for the Murdoch empire?
Sep 21, 2023
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring you the latest on Rupert Murdoch stepping down and the fallout from the PM’s net zero announcement.
Reacting to Laurence Fox's comments on GB News
Sep 28, 2023
Adam and Chris meet GB News presenter Nana Akua to discuss the reaction to Laurence Fox's comments.
Why does the PM want to ban buying cigarettes?
Oct 5, 2023
Why does Rishi Sunak want to ban people buying cigarettes? Chris Mason and Adam Fleming discuss.
David Baddiel on Israel and Antisemitism
Oct 12, 2023
Adam is joined by comedian and author, David Baddiel, to discuss antisemitism in the UK.
Israel-Gaza: Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen
Oct 19, 2023
Chris Mason, Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen on Rishi Sunak's visit to Israel.
AI: Nothing to 'Lose Sleep Over'?
Oct 26, 2023
Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth chat artificial intelligence with Professor Hannah Fry and Professor Gina Neff.
The Covid Inquiry Enquiries
Nov 2, 2023
Discussing this week's evidence at the Covid Inquiry with Adam Fleming and Laura Kuenssberg.
Suella Braverman: Home Secretary Under the Hammer?
Nov 9, 2023
Is Suella Braverman facing the sack? Adam and Chris talk through what’s happening between the home secretary and Rishi Sunak.
A Week is a Long Time in Politics
Nov 16, 2023
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason wrap up a whirlwind week in Westminster.
The Energy Price Cap with Martin Lewis
Nov 23, 2023
Martin Lewis, the money saving expert, joins Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to chat about what the energy price cap means for consumers.
Sadiq Khan on Alistair Darling, COP and Xmas Trees
Nov 30, 2023
Adam Fleming chats to Labour mayor of London Sadiq Khan about Alistair Darling, COP28, Ulez and the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree.
Sunak Defends Rwanda Plan
Dec 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak defends his Rwanda plan. Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss the controversial bill and the Conservative reaction.
Parliament: End of Term Report
Dec 14, 2023
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason look at the big questions hanging over Westminster as MPs prepare to break for Christmas recess.
Rwanda Bill Revolt (again)
Jan 11, 2024
James Cook and Chris Mason talk to Robert Jenrick ahead of the Rwanda bill’s return to parliament.
18/01/2024
Jan 18, 2024
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason take a look at whether the world is less safe.
Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock and a Traitor Joins
Jan 25, 2024
Can Labour follow through on their poll lead and win a majority at the general election?
Has the Government Changed its Mind Over Tax Cuts?
Feb 1, 2024
The chancellor says there’s likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the Budget.
Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
Feb 8, 2024
James Cook and Chris Mason are joined by leader of the Scottish Labour Party Anas Sarwar.
Was The Recession Inevitable?
Feb 15, 2024
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason on the UK falling into a recession, and is Taylor Swift the most influential person in the world?
Speaker Hoyle on the Brink, Shapps on Ukraine
Feb 22, 2024
More than 60 MPs say they have no confidence in the speaker of the House of Commons.
Sadiq Khan on Sarah Everard Murder and Islamophobia
Feb 29, 2024
An independent review finds Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer.
Is There a 'Conspiracy of Silence' over Spending Cuts?
Mar 7, 2024
Quizzing the pensions secretary the day after the Budget.
When Will the Election Be? (Not 2 May)
Mar 14, 2024
The PM rules out vote on same day as local elections.
Waspi Women Get Stung Again?
Mar 21, 2024
Waspi women, hit by state pension age rise, push for more compensation.
Hunt’s Pension Promise: Triple Lock Will Be In Manifesto
Mar 24, 2024
Laura and Paddy, along with Henry Zeffman chew over the week's political news.