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Behind the Headlines
by Bauer Media
Behind The Headlines takes you deeper into breaking news stories across the UK. We have reporters across the country bringing you the story direct from the scene as well as teams of journalists investigating the issues that matter to you. Our reporters go behind the headlines to the scene of the story to talk to the people involved and bring you the very latest - whenever and wherever it happens.
Episodes
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The Mow-tivated Goat
In Leeds, there’s a very different kind of “mower” at work – a herd of goats brought in to tackle steep, overgrown terrain Visitors return to Yorkshire Wildlife Park for the first time since last weekend’s fatal tiger attack We also reflect on the Aberfan disaster ahead of its 60th anniversary…
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From the King to the Sussexes
Five years on from the murder of Sir David Amess, his daughter Katie tells us why his legacy still feels so present We’re also in Dumfries and Galloway for the final day of Baby Loss Awareness Week. Plus we catch up on two royal visits in Wales and Nottingham
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'MPs still aren't safe' Five years on from the murder of Sir David Amess
Is enough being done to protect politicians in the UK? Popular former Southend West MP David Amess was murdered by an Islamist terrorist, five years ago today. We hear from his daughter Katie, who shares close memories of her dad and – in the wake of the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe –...
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The family of the man killed by a tiger speak out
Wednesday 14th October, 2026: the latest from Yorkshire Wildlife Park on the man killed by a tiger; Britain's support for Ukraine; the couple trying to prevent future, avoidable baby, deaths; we hear from a fitness guru trying to tackle children's tooth decay; and Happy 100th Birthday to "the…
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The Glam Gran hoping to be named Miss Great Britain
Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 13th October 2026
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Pint-Sipping Pony Patrick Goes Global
Behind the Headlines - Monday 12th October 2026
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The Thrifty Tipple
Labour comfortably holds Sir Keir Starmer’s former seat of Holborn and St Pancras in a by-election Pubs in Nottingham sell “German-rate” pints in a push for lower beer tax, a Nelson Mandela statue is unveiled in Glasgow, and Everton looks set to go up for sale again.
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Care Home Got Talent
This week on Behind the Headlines, we start with something uplifting as care home residents and staff take to the stage for the Care Sector’s Got Talent grand final We also hear from the family of 12-year-old Mia St Hilaire, after a coroner rules her death from an allergic reaction to a milkshake...
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Jaguar gambling on electric
Wednesday 7th October, 2026: bereaved families hopeful of answers from maternity inquiry; remembering the October 7 attacks three years on; Kemi's big policy announcement as she closes Tory party conference; and hope for jobs after Jaguar Land Rover announcement. Kat Wright is your host.
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£10bn Missile Shield: Can Britain Stop Drones?
Behind the Headlines - Tuesday October 6th 2026
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Lewis Moody, One Year On: Life With MND
Behind the Headlines - Monday 5th October 2026
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A mum who hides her star of David - the reality of life one year on from the Manchester Synagogue attack
What should have been a sacred day of prayer turned into a nightmare. A year after the Yom Kippur attack at Heaton Park Synagogue, we return to a community still living in its shadow, where rising antisemitic incidents are changing daily life. We hear from a mother who hides her Star of David…
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Man City Appeal: What Happens Next?
Manchester City’s long-running financial case takes another twist as the club confirms it’s appealing after being found guilty of breaching Premier League rules. Also in this episode: should vapes be sold in plain packaging to make them less appealing to children? And new government plans to make...
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Murder, Mystery & Michael Sheen
Today on Behind the Headlines, we look ahead to the return of Celebrity Traitors, and hear why experts think this second series could be even more psychologically intense as friendships and mind games take centre stage. We unpack the government’s plan to release hundreds of prisoners early to…
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"Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads...."
Wednesday 30th September: a step closer to flying cars; major update on the Grenfell Tower investigation; hope for endometriosis sufferers; wrapping up the Labour party conference; and the cost of restaurant no-shows. Kat Wright is your host
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Police dogs to sniff out spiking drugs on nights out
Our reporters have a rundown of the Prime Minister's speech at the Labour Party conference. We've been looking at research that shows the impact of children's screen time. Meet the new four-legged recruits who'll be helping police in the South tackle spiking. Plus, hear about the Royals surprise...
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The 'moral duty' of getting people working again
Tonight we have the latest on the incident in Gloucestershire near RAF Fairford, where dozens of homes were evacuated. Our reporters have the rundown from Labour’s conference in Liverpool, with the Chancellor setting out plans to get more young people from welfare into work. Political tensions…
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Giant pumpkins and record-breaking cucumbers
Friday 25th September, 2026: the latest on Manchester City's financial rules charges; big advances in testing for brain tumours; we're at the inquest for 3-year old Noah Woods; a big decision on Drumcree's Orange Parade; celebs in prison; and giant veg. Kat Wright is your host
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Oyez! Oyez! Town criers from all over the world
Today on Behind the Headlines, we hear from women caught up in serious failings in breast cancer care in County Durham and Darlington We’re also in Lancashire, where residents near a chemical factory have recorded high levels of “forever chemicals” in their blood, prompting calls for more…
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Rude place names distracting drivers
Wednesday 23rd September, 2026: drug deaths rising in Scotland; Andy Burnham's talks with Donald Trump; a census of women sleeping rough; Northern Ireland not suffering a "brain drain"; and the UK's rudest place names. Kat Wright is your host.
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Prince Harry Exclusive!
Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 22nd September 2026
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Steering with His Feet: The Driver Racing Against the Odds
Behind the Headlines - Monday 21st September 2026
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Sun, Soil & Sauvignon - How warmer weather is helping wine production
Today on Behind the Headlines, we hear from a County Durham breast cancer patient backing calls for a public inquiry after a review into the County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust found hundreds of women were harmed — including cases of unnecessary mastectomies and missed or late diagnoses. The...
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A Fathers tribute to the 'sweetest little boy'
We start in Suffolk, where Noah Woods’ dad has paid tribute to his three-year-old son and thanked the hundreds of people who joined the search for him. Then, a couple from Wrexham tell us they could lose their chance to have another child after their sperm donor withdrew consent for stored…
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Hundreds search for three-year-old boy
On today's Behind the Headlines we're in a Suffolk village where hundreds of volunteers joined police in searching for a three-year-old boy who disappeared yesterday. We also hear from a victim of online abuse who's calling for change - and speak to firefighters who've been praised by the King.
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The babies that could have been saved from Lucy Letby
Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 15th September 2026
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Oasis Returns: The Ballot-Only World Tour Rush
Behind the Headlines - Monday 14th September 2026
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25 years on - Remembering 9/11
We mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, hearing powerful first-hand testimony from survivor and filmmaker Paul Berriff MPs vote down an assisted dying bill by 16 votes Gladiators star Apollo talks taking his first step into theatre acting.
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Paying to stay
The Government's giving Mayors the chance to charge tourists for overnight stays in their area in England. Wigan came to a standstill today as thousands paid their respects rugby league star Sir Billy Boston A woman from Wisbech says she doesn’t want her quest to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry to...
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Male suicide crisis: we meet ministers at No 10
Wednesday 9th September, 2026: discussing men and young people's mental health and suicide prevention; more disruption to flights as air traffic control issues knock on; the last day of the Nottingham attacks inquiry; could criminals meeting victims cut re-offending; and the long-awaited Oasis...
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Driving blind - the man caught after his 150 mile journey
Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 8th September 2026
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Giant pumpkins: the eight-year-old chasing gold
Behind the Headlines - Mon 7th Sept 2026
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Blackpool lights up!
Today on Behind the Headlines, we are on a farm in Cumbria as Lib Dem leader Ed Davey calls for a government task force to tackle the spread of bluetongue,. The impact of new helicopter safety weight limits for North Sea workers. And the return of Blackpool Illuminations.
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Oui, Prime Minister. Burnham and Macron meet up
Today on Behind the Headlines, we hear why hospital play specialists can be a lifeline for children going through cancer treatment We also follow Andy Burnham as he hosts Emmanuel Macron at Number 10 Plus, after Manchester Pride’s organisers went bust, there’s finally a deal to get performers…
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Borrowing the Bayeux and facing the Commons
On today's Behind the Headlines we take a look at Andy Burnham's first Prime Minister's Questions, hear about his trip with royalty and the French President to view the Bayeux Tapestry, look at a ban on phones in schools and focus on other stories from across the UK.
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Borrowing the Bayeux and facing the Commons
On today's Behind the Headlines we take a look at Andy Burnham's first Prime Minister's Questions, hear about his trip with royalty and the French President to view the Bayeux Tapestry, look at a ban on phones in schools and focus on other stories from across the UK.
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Transfer Deadline Day: deals, drama and millions
Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 1st September 2026
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Birth trauma: the PTSD many new mums miss
Friday 28th August, 2026: Summer festival season coming to a close; undiagnosed PTSD among new Mums; pioneering heart operation in Liverpool; cracking down on rogue builders; and helping retired racehorses.
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Gulls just wanna have lunch
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s summer tour rolls on ahead of Parliament’s return Plus the rising cost of following Carlisle United away and the latest on Britain’s seagull “food theft” problem
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We Will Always Love Her - a Dolly Parton special
A Behind the Headlines special - with tributes to Dolly Parton, following her death at the age of 80. Kat Wright is your host.
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Left to die at the side of the road - the cyclist who is fighting to be fit again
Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 25th August 2026
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Has your accent cost you a job?
Behind the Headlines - Monday 24th August 2026
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The Premier League is back
The Premier League is back, and we’re taking you behind the hype ahead of Arsenal’s opening-night clash with newly promoted Coventry City. Plus, alarming new figures on drivers going the wrong way on motorways. And we hear calls for tougher laws on “smart” glasses.
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Harry & Meghan - return to the realm
Prince Harry and Meghan are set to move back to the UK. We hear what it could mean for relations with William, the King, and security arrangements The Prime Minister promises a crackdown on illegal waste and fly-tipping, with tougher penalties and a look at some of the worst sites in Bradford....
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The PM's plan to tackle homelessness by Christmas
Wednesday 19th August, 2026: we have the latest from the latest deaths off the south coast of England; the Prime Minister's pledge to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas; the interim report in the train derailment at Lewes; one family's desperate measure to get a suitable home for…
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A runaway monkey’s Highland adventure comes to an end
We're being encouraged to learn how to help someone who is choking, as St John Ambulance says too many are dying because of a lack of knowledge or confidence to intervene. There's warnings about the number of children who are becoming fixated with violence. Highland Wildlife Park have welcomed…
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Bonnie Tyler's Swansea Funeral
Thousands gather in Swansea to say their final goodbyes to legendary Welsh singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler. Hear from campaigners calling for tougher laws on illegal e-bikes after a huge surge in police seizures of them. Plus, Scotland’s men’s team welcomes a new head coach.
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The rising threat of wildfires
We get the latest on the wildfires across England and Wales — with the Prime Minister calling in the military a Also today Nigel Farage returns to Parliament after winning the Clacton by-election Plus, line dancing’s TikTok comeback
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A Bit Shady - the 2026 solar eclipse
Students across the UK have been getting exam results, with pass rates up. We hear the reactions from teenagers planning their next steps We also head to the West Midlands where police have created “grab bags” to help domestic abuse victims who flee with nothing. Plus: the partial solar eclipse -...
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UK's best solar eclipse for decades
Wednesday 12th August, 2026: most significant solar eclipse until 2090; PM chairs emergency meeting about the heatwaves; the stats and impacts on children injured by eScooters; a couple of energy issues; and the row over drinking on the streets of London's West End. Kat Wright is your host.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Behind The Headlines takes you deeper into breaking news stories across the UK.
We have reporters across the country bringing you the story direct from the scene as well as teams of journalists investigating the issues that matter to you.
Our reporters go behind the headlines to the scene of the story to talk to the people involved and bring you the very latest - whenever and wherever it happens.
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Bauer Media
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Behind The Headlines takes you deeper into breaking news stories across the UK. We have reporters across the country bringing you the story direct from the scene as well as teams of journalists investigating the issues that matter to you. Our reporters go behind the headlines to the scene of the...
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