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.
20/10/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10/20/2024 • 51 minutes, 42 seconds
Tributes paid to 'charismatic' Alex Salmond
After Alex Salmond's sudden death, Joanna Cherry and David Davis reflect on his impact on British politics. Plus Maxine Peake on the art of starring in a biopic, and Joe Root's dad Matt on his son's England runs record.
10/13/2024 • 52 minutes, 8 seconds
06/10/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10/6/2024 • 56 minutes, 47 seconds
Lebanon: a return to war?
Will the killing of of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah create a return to war? Lebanon veteran Jim Muir gives his assessment. Also Rory Bremner on Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.
9/29/2024 • 52 minutes, 33 seconds
Can Labour banish the gloom?
As Labour Conference commences in Liverpool, can the new government move on from the gloomy message? Paddy O'Connell is joined by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. Plus James May on single-file queues in pubs and one woman's mission to kayak all the points of the shipping forecast.
9/22/2024 • 51 minutes, 26 seconds
England 'could face Euros ban' over regulator plan
UEFA warns that a new regulator for English football could lead to England being banned by from their own Euros. Also: Ken Bruce on creating Popmaster and do you know your fish?
9/15/2024 • 50 minutes, 58 seconds
The Health Secretary on the NHS
Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins Paddy to discuss the NHS ahead of a new report. Plus, three listeners go without their smartphones for a week - how did they get on?
9/8/2024 • 56 minutes, 34 seconds
Cladding: thousands living in unsafe buildings
Ahead of the report into the Grenfell fire, the head of the Fire Brigades Union warns thousands are still living in unsafe high rise buildings in England. Plus Israel recovers the bodies of six more hostages.
9/1/2024 • 50 minutes, 6 seconds
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
Hezbollah fires hundreds of rockets on Israel, which retaliates with airstrikes. Also, Paralympian Hannah Cockroft shares her medal hopes, and Britain's oldest skydiver.
8/25/2024 • 51 minutes, 33 seconds
Riots convictions strain English prisons
The Prison Governors Association warns a sharp rise in prisoner numbers caused by the riots mean new curbs on court hearings are likely this week. Plus, we walk with Sir Ed Davey along the Thames and Sarah Rainsford reflects on being thrown out of Russia.
8/18/2024 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
11/08/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
8/11/2024 • 50 minutes, 57 seconds
04/08/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
8/4/2024 • 55 minutes, 58 seconds
28/07/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
7/28/2024 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
Protests in Palma as tourist season begins
Palma prepares for protests against tourists as the British holiday season begins. Plus Broadcasting House waves off Team GB as they head to Paris for the Olympic Games.
7/21/2024 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
Trump survives assassination attempt
Latest reaction from the US after the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally.
7/14/2024 • 51 minutes, 2 seconds
Election Legends Panel
A legends panel analyse the general election, Parliament's youngest MP, and Harry Redknapp on England's penalties victory.
7/7/2024 • 51 minutes, 33 seconds
Missing postal votes
BH listeners report from around the UK on missing postal votes. Also today, favourite sporting theme tunes. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
6/30/2024 • 51 minutes, 37 seconds
23/06/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
6/23/2024 • 52 minutes
16/06/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
6/16/2024 • 49 minutes, 49 seconds
EU rebuke over Gaza raid death toll
The EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, rebukes Israel for the number of Palestinians killed in the raid that freed four hostages. Plus a body is found in the search for Michael Mosley.
6/9/2024 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
6/2/2024 • 51 minutes, 40 seconds
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.
5/26/2024 • 50 minutes, 57 seconds
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.
5/19/2024 • 51 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
5/12/2024 • 56 minutes, 40 seconds
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.
5/5/2024 • 52 minutes, 4 seconds
28/04/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
4/28/2024 • 53 minutes, 4 seconds
21/04/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
4/21/2024 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds
14/04/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
4/14/2024 • 51 minutes, 15 seconds
07/04/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
4/7/2024 • 51 minutes, 26 seconds
31/03/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
3/31/2024 • 52 minutes, 30 seconds
24/03/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
3/24/2024 • 58 minutes, 14 seconds
17/03/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
3/17/2024 • 56 minutes, 37 seconds
10/03/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Anita Anand sits in.
3/10/2024 • 52 minutes, 16 seconds
03/03/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
3/5/2024 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
Broadcasting House
The Sunday morning news programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
3/3/2024 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
25/02/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
2/25/2024 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
18/02/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
2/18/2024 • 52 minutes, 8 seconds
11/02/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
2/11/2024 • 50 minutes, 10 seconds
04/02/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
2/4/2024 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
28/01/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
1/28/2024 • 51 minutes, 57 seconds
21/01/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
1/21/2024 • 50 minutes, 43 seconds
14/01/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
1/14/2024 • 52 minutes, 41 seconds
07/01/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
1/7/2024 • 52 minutes, 38 seconds
31/12/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
12/31/2023 • 52 minutes, 18 seconds
24/12/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
12/24/2023 • 53 minutes, 22 seconds
17/12/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
12/17/2023 • 52 minutes, 20 seconds
10/12/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
12/10/2023 • 51 minutes, 10 seconds
03/12/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
12/3/2023 • 38 minutes, 54 seconds
26/11/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
11/26/2023 • 52 minutes, 37 seconds
19/11/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
11/19/2023 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
05/11/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
11/5/2023 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
29/10/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10/29/2023 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
22/10/2023
News with Paddy O'Connell including Israel - families of hostages speak out. On the news review Grand Designs Kevin McCloud and political journalists Kate Ferguson and Aletha Adu.
10/22/2023 • 55 minutes, 12 seconds
15/10/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell and Lyse Doucet.
10/15/2023 • 54 minutes, 33 seconds
08/10/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10/8/2023 • 52 minutes, 13 seconds
01/10/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10/1/2023 • 52 minutes, 20 seconds
24/09/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
9/24/2023 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
17/09/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
9/17/2023 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
10/09/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Katie Razzall
9/10/2023 • 53 minutes, 16 seconds
03/09/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
9/3/2023 • 52 minutes, 16 seconds
27/08/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
8/27/2023 • 53 minutes, 58 seconds
20/08/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
8/20/2023 • 54 minutes, 20 seconds
13/08/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
8/13/2023 • 52 minutes, 47 seconds
06/08/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
8/6/2023 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
30/07/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
7/30/2023 • 54 minutes, 6 seconds
23/07/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
7/23/2023 • 53 minutes, 26 seconds
Blowtorch Brits are booking flights into the heatwave.
Blowtorch Brits are booking flights into the heatwave. Presented by Paddy O’Connell. Defence procurement is broken says a new report, and should Sunday mowing be banned? On the news review George Monbiot, Alison Phillips and Ade Adepitan.
7/16/2023 • 52 minutes, 40 seconds
09/07/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
7/9/2023 • 52 minutes, 59 seconds
02/07/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
7/2/2023 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
25/06/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
6/25/2023 • 53 minutes, 37 seconds
18/06/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
6/18/2023 • 53 minutes, 14 seconds
11/06/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
6/11/2023 • 53 minutes, 9 seconds
04/06/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
6/4/2023 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds
28/05/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
5/28/2023 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
21/05/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
5/21/2023 • 52 minutes, 8 seconds
14/05/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
5/14/2023 • 52 minutes, 45 seconds
07/05/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme presented by Paddy O'Connell
Reaction to the King's coronation.
Paper review with guests, Adjoa Ando, Lucy Fisher and Simon Heffer.
5/7/2023 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
30/04/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
4/30/2023 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds
23/04/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
4/23/2023 • 51 minutes, 4 seconds
16/04/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Includes a clip from Groundhog Day (1993), directed by Harold Ramis and produced by Columbia Pictures.
4/16/2023 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
09/04/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
4/9/2023 • 53 minutes, 27 seconds
02/04/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
4/2/2023 • 52 minutes, 20 seconds
26/03/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
3/26/2023 • 52 minutes, 56 seconds
19/03/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
3/19/2023 • 53 minutes, 8 seconds
12/03/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
3/12/2023 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds
01/11/2020
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
11/1/2020 • 1 hour, 11 seconds
25/10/2020
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10/25/2020 • 1 hour, 3 seconds
18/10/2020
Dating in the age of corona, Batman in Liverpool, a united Manchester and Brexit. With Dame Esther Rantzen, Val McDermid and Alistair Barrie on the paper review. [email protected]
10/18/2020 • 1 hour, 7 seconds
04/10/2020
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10/4/2020 • 58 minutes, 28 seconds
19/07/2020
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
7/19/2020 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
22/03/2020
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
3/22/2020 • 1 hour, 20 seconds
17/11/2019
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
11/22/2019 • 1 hour, 7 seconds
13/10/2019
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10/25/2019 • 1 hour, 42 seconds
20/10/2019
Paddy O'Connell explains what the Prime Minister's letters to the EU mean. The Latvian foreign minister gives his take on how the EU will respond. Steve Rosenberg takes a tour of East Berlin with the last communist leader of the GDR, thirty years on from the fall of the Berlin wall. And the press review with Richard Quest of CNN, Sathnam Sanghera of The Times and the economist Ruth Lea.
10/25/2019 • 1 hour, 42 seconds
08/09/2019
Paddy O'Connell examines a difficult week for Boris Johnson and his biographer puts him in the psychiatrist's chair. The threat to native trees and a celebration of a 90 year old conductor's last concert at the Proms. Papers reviewed by Elinor Goodman, Matthew Wright and House of Commons Chaplain Rose Hudson-Wilkin.
9/23/2019 • 1 hour, 26 seconds
25/08/2019
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
9/9/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
18/08/2019
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
9/9/2019 • 1 hour, 41 seconds
01/09/2019
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
9/9/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 21 seconds
16/06/2019
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
6/16/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 51 seconds
31/03/2019
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.