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The Best Episodes of Newscast Season 5

Every episode of Newscast Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Newscast Season 5!

In a televised version of the popular podcast, Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, and guests chat about the stories behind the news.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Newscast Season 5 Episode 1 - Israel-Gaza: Six months of war
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    #1 - Israel-Gaza: Six months of war

    S5:E1

    Laura, Paddy, and Jeremy Bowen, chew over the day's news.

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  2. Newscast Season 5 Episode 2 - Iran attacks Israel: How will the world respond?
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    #2 - Iran attacks Israel: How will the world respond?

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    Israel says the confrontation is 'not over yet'.

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  3. Newscast Season 5 Episode 3 - Tory MP Suspended!
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    #3 - Tory MP Suspended!

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    A Tory MP has been suspended. And, Josh Widdicombe on how he tried, and failed, to become a journalist.

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  4. Newscast Season 5 Episode 4 - The Art of the US/Ukraine Aid Deal
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    #4 - The Art of the US/Ukraine Aid Deal

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    Laura, Paddy, and Newsnight political editor Nick Watt discuss the US congress vote and Laura’s interview with Claire Coutinho.

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  5. Newscast Season 5 Episode 5 - Rail Britannia
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    #5 - Rail Britannia

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    Adam and Alex talk to shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh about Labour’s plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services. And we hear from comedian Michael Spicer about his new sketch show, No Room.

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  6. Newscast Season 5 Episode 6 - 28/04/2024
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    #6 - 28/04/2024

    S5:E6

    Laura and Paddy, along with Henry Zeffman chew over the week’s political news.

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  7. Newscast Season 5 Episode 7 - 05/05/2024
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    #7 - 05/05/2024

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  8. Newscast Season 5 Episode 8 - No Interest to Cut Rates… yet!
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    #8 - No Interest to Cut Rates… yet!

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    Adam Fleming and Chris Mason look at whether the UK economy has 'turned a corner' and, if so, why interest rates were kept the same. Twenty-four hours on from the shock defection of Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Chris speaks to the former Tory MP.

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  9. Newscast Season 5 Episode 9 - 12/05/2024
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    #9 - 12/05/2024

    S5:E9

    Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell, along with Henry Zeffman, chew over the week’s political news.

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  10. Newscast Season 5 Episode 10 - Starmer's Six Steps!
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    #10 - Starmer's Six Steps!

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    Keir Starmer reveals the “first steps” Labour would take if they won the general election. And find out how Rishi Sunak got on when he braved the panel on ITV’s Loose Women.

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  11. Newscast Season 5 Episode 11 - Electioncast: IT’S ON!
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    #11 - Electioncast: IT’S ON!

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    Rishi Sunak has called the UK General Election for the 4 July. Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Faisal Islam and Alex Forsyth to discuss the surprise announcement by the Prime Minister this afternoon.

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  12. Newscast Season 5 Episode 12 - Electioncast: Rwanda... Slogans... and No Farage!
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    #12 - Electioncast: Rwanda... Slogans... and No Farage!

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    Rishi Sunak confirms that no deportation flights to Rwanda will set off before the general election. Plus Nigel Farage says he will not run to be a MP.

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  13. Newscast Season 5 Episode 13 - Electioncast: Michael Gove Votes to Leave
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    #13 - Electioncast: Michael Gove Votes to Leave

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    Today, we look at Keir Starmer kicking off his party’s Scottish campaign, and Jeremy Corbyn confirming he will stand as an independent candidate in Islington North. Plus, a surprise announcement from Michael Gove! Adam is joined by Chris from Westminster and James from Scotland.

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  14. Newscast Season 5 Episode 14 - Electioncast: How Many More MPs Will Quit?
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    #14 - Electioncast: How Many More MPs Will Quit?

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    Laura and Paddy are back in the Newscast studio as the party leaders spend the weekend campaigning. Rishi Sunak met with veterans in his constituency in North Yorkshire as Sir Keir Starmer campaigned in the West Midlands.

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  15. Newscast Season 5 Episode 15 - Electioncast: Labour's Tax Plan + Rishi Wants You
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    #15 - Electioncast: Labour's Tax Plan + Rishi Wants You

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    Today, Laura, Paddy, and Adam discuss Labour’s tax pledge and the Conservative plan to bring back mandatory national service. Rachel Reeves says there will be no rises in income tax or national insurance if Labour wins the general election - but spending cuts have not been ruled out. James Cleverly says the Tory national service plan would address social fragmentation and get young people 'out of their bubble'.

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  16. Newscast Season 5 Episode 16 - Electioncast: Pebbledash Semis and Dribbling
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    #16 - Electioncast: Pebbledash Semis and Dribbling

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    Today, Adam and Chris discuss Keir Starmer’s first major speech of the general election campaign and the latest on Rishi Sunak’s plan to bring back national service for 18-year-olds. The Labour leader delivered a speech which included a detailed account of his upbringing as well as plans for national security. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak showed off his football skills, while he continued his campaign by returning to his plan to bring back national service for teenagers. The Liberal Democrats were on the road with Ed Davey making his way north to Scotland, with the SNP’s John Swinney campaigning in Dumfries.

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  17. Newscast Season 5 Episode 17 - Electioncast: Tory Pension Pledge
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    #17 - Electioncast: Tory Pension Pledge

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    Today, we look at the economic election battle, with spending announcements from the Tories and Labour. Plus, Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner will face no police action in the row over her council house sale. Rishi Sunak has today launched his ‘triple lock plus’: a promise to raise the tax-free pension allowance if he wins the general election. Meanwhile, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that Angela Rayner will not face no further action in the row over her council house sale. Adam and Alex are joined by by chief economics correspondent Dharshini David. And Chris Mason has been to Dover to hear what Nigel Farage, honorary president of Reform UK, has been saying about small boats and the role he will play in the election campaign.

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  18. Newscast Season 5 Episode 18 - Electioncast: What’s Going on with Diane Abbott!?
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    #18 - Electioncast: What’s Going on with Diane Abbott!?

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    Today, we look at the confusion around whether Diane Abbott can stand as a Labour candidate in the general election. Keir Starmer has denied Diane Abbott has been barred from standing for the party, but Abbott told the BBC she has in fact been stopped from standing. Adam and Alex are joined by Newsnight’s Nick Watt to try and get to the bottom of what has happened with the veteran Labour MP. Meanwhile Chris Mason has been travelling with the prime minister in the south West of England and joins the pod. And, Marianna Spring is in the studio to talk about how the political parties are using social media to target voters on TikTok.

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  19. Newscast Season 5 Episode 19 - Electioncast: Conservative Defects Again (Again!)
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    #19 - Electioncast: Conservative Defects Again (Again!)

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    Adam, Chris, and Laura are joined by Jo Coburn, Politics Live presenter, to discuss the latest defection by a former Conservative MP. They also look at the ongoing argument within the Labour Party about Diane Abbott, and Rishi Sunak’s handling of a question about Partygate.

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  20. Newscast Season 5 Episode 20 - Trump Trumps Over Today’s Campaigning
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    #20 - Trump Trumps Over Today’s Campaigning

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    How will Trump impact the UK election? And Diane Abbott is allowed to stand as Labour candidate.

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  21. Newscast Season 5 Episode 21 - Electioncast: What is Labour Doing Abbott Candidate Selection?
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    #21 - Electioncast: What is Labour Doing Abbott Candidate Selection?

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    Newscast looks at how fighting within the Labour Party over who should be their general election candidates is only the latest turn in a long-running battle between its different political wings. Laura and Paddy look at what it’s meant for the campaign so far, and they discuss the Lib Dem’s strategy. Plus - the team answer questions from Newscasters including, what do polls actually tell us? Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It is presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It is made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer is Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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  22. Newscast Season 5 Episode 22 - Electioncast: Read My Lips... Migration and the NHS Back on the Agenda
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    #22 - Electioncast: Read My Lips... Migration and the NHS Back on the Agenda

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    Laura Kuenssberg has been talking to the health secretary and the shadow home secretary, as the Conservatives promise more GP surgeries, and Labour promises less immigration. Sir Keir Starmer gave details of the policy to The Sun on Sunday. We also discuss the extent to which newspapers will play a role in this election. We also hear about a Lib Dem NHS pledge. And we discuss the Green party, after an interview with one of its co-leaders, Adrian Ramsay. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It is presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Henry Zeffman. It is made by Chris Flynn with Arsenii Sokolov. The technical producer is Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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  23. Newscast Season 5 Episode 23 - Electioncast: Farage Runs (Again)
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    #23 - Electioncast: Farage Runs (Again)

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    Nigel Farage to stand in election, and become leader of Reform UK.

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  24. Newscast Season 5 Episode 24 - Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (How Do You Win a TV Debate?)
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    #24 - Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (How Do You Win a TV Debate?)

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    The Newscast guide to the first debate of the election campaign.

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  25. Newscast Season 5 Episode 25 - Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (The Debate Unpacked!)
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    #25 - Electioncast: Sunak v Starmer (The Debate Unpacked!)

    S5:E25

    Adam, Chris, Alex & Dharshini analyse the first TV debate of the campaign.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Israel-Gaza: Six months of war" is the best rated episode of "Newscast" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Iran attacks Israel: How will the world respond?".