The James Whale Show

James speaks to the Chair of Action Radiotherapy about the backlog of cancer patients that aren't receiving treatment because of the pandemic. Christine Jardine from the Lib Dems and Alex Phillips from the Brexit Party come on to debate the Internal Markets Bill. Finally, marking the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, James speaks to military historian Mike Yardley about the event that marked a turning point in the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that Shamima Begum can return to the UK to fight for citizenship, Dr Alan Mendoza, Executive director of the Henry Jackson Society joins us to discuss. Dominic Raab is 'almost certain' that Russians sought to interfere in the 2019 UKI election, Tom Tugenhat, Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee gives his view. And we discuss 'cancel culture' with Rupert Lowe, former Brexitt Party MEP for West Midlands after the BBC axed The Andrew Neil Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Christys, broadcaster and Conservative commentator joins us to talk about the PM's promise into an independent inquiry on Coronavirus. We chat VAT cuts with Michelle Ovens MBE, founder of small business Britain. And Ryan Harris, broadcaster in Seattle discusses Trump wanting to meet Putin before the election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to the Deputy Mayor of Leicester Adam Clarke about what Leicester Council is doing to combat the labour exploitation in the city. As the draft report into antisemitism in the Labour party is published, former Conservative MP Lee Scott, shares his experience of antisemitism while he was in government. Finally, Matthew Newman, chief technology correspondent at MLex, speaks to James about why the UK government are now starting to push back against Huawei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Andrew Bridgen, Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, abut the claim that there are as many as 10,000 people working in slave-like conditions in Leicester. Virologist Dr Elisabetta Gropelli speaks to James about the advantages of wearing a mask in shops. Finally, Richard Houghton, spokesman for HS2 Action Alliance, debates with James about why HS2 should not be built. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he is sorry for not being able to protect all jobs, Annabel Denham, Director of communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs joins us to discuss. Dean Russell, Conservative MP for Watford and member of the Health Select Committee talks to us following the news that pools, gyms, team sport and outdoor gigs will return. And Joel Williams, Tory councillor for Cardiff North weighs up whether or not the BBC should axe free TV licences for over-75s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and Ash catch up with Anthony Browne, ​Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire, to chat about Rishi Sunak's Summer Statement. Charlie Mullins OBE, CEO of Pimlico Plumbers joins the conversation about the 'kickstart jobs scheme' for young people. And Chris Hobbs, former Metropolitan police officer gives him view on Cressida Dick launching a handcuffing review after the Bianca Williams race row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Chris Mitchell, chairman of Park Lane Healthcare- which runs 7 care homes- about how care homes have responded to COVID 19 amid Boris Johnson's comments blaming them for coronavirus deaths. Conservative MP Phillip Dunne speaks to James about what you can expect from Rishi Sunak's mini-budget. Finally, former British athlete Derek Redmond speaks to James about racism in sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary McFarlane, a Black Lives Matter activist, speaks to James about why he think celebs taking a knee is so important. Gary Murphy, a pub licensee in London, gives James his experience of 'Super Saturday'. Finally, James speaks to economist and market commentator Justin Urquhart Stewart about the £500 'High Street Voucher' you could be getting from the government to help restart the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whole year groups will be put into bubbles; pupils will have staggered breaks and there will be no assemblies when schools fully reopen. We hear from Dr Caroline Johnson, Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham and Member of the Education Select Committee and Darren Northcott, National Official for Education at the NASUWT Teachers Union. NTIA survey results show that 51.6% pubs will not be opening on July 4. Michael Kill, CEO Nighttime Industries Association tells us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has introduced a new national security law for Hong Kong. Tom Tugendhat, Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling, takes a closer look at the detail. Leicester-style localised lockdowns are 'just days away' from being imposed after dozens of towns and cities saw coronavirus cases surge in the past week, ​Dr Peter English, chair of the BMA Public Health Medicine Committee, gives his view. And, research shows that such searing heat could become a regular occurrence by the end of the century. Jim Dale from the British Weather Service tells us why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Boris Johnson gave his speech about his plans for the economy after lockdown, Khalid Mahmood, Labour MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, and Wendy Chamberlain, Lib Dem MP for North East Fife, give their reaction. Economist Jonathan Portes explains what the economic impact of the PM's new "build, build, build" mantra could be. Finally, James speaks to motoring journalist Quentin Wilson about the appeal of electric cars, and Richard Tice, chair of the Brexit Party phones in to explain why he has converted to electric cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toby Young, general secretary of the Free Speech Union, speaks to James about why Nick Buckley, from Mancunian Way shouldn't have been removed from his post after calling the Black Lives Matter movement "neo-Marxist". Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda De Lucy shares her excitement for latest Brexit negotiations. Finally, James speaks to Marc Abraham and Lucy Parkinson about the campaign to ban the import of young puppies from the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Policing Analyst Graham Wettone about the disorder in Brixton that injured over 20 policeman. Rebecca Long-Bailey has been removed from the shadow cabinet after being accused of sharing an anti-semetic tweet. Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi from Jewish Voice for Labour and Lord Clive Soley, the former chairman of the parliamentary Labour Party, discuss whether there still is a problem with anti-semitism within Labour. Finally, James speaks to Kerry Taylor, educational manager at the Blue Cross, about how to keep your pets cool during this heatwave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Jerry Lewis, London correspondent for Israel Radio, about the latest news from Israel as European MPs oppose plans by Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Lisa Francesca Nand, presenter of the Big Travel podcast, speaks to James about the warning by airline bosses that up to 110,000 might be lossed. Finally, conservative candidate for Mayor of London Shaun Bailey tells James about the campaign to reverse Sadiq Khan's congestion charge hike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti about the further easing of lockdown measures, including the reopening of restaurants on July 4th. Victoria MacDonald, licensee of two pubs in Norfolk, tells James about the plans she has in place for when the pubs do reopen. Finally, Pastor Mark Burns, advisor to President Donald Trump, talks to James after the low turnout to Trump's Tulsa rally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political commentator Mike Indian analyses Dominic Raab's controversial comments on talkRADIO about taking a knee for Black Lives Matter. Weyman Bennett, from Stand Up To Racism, tells James why taking down the Cecil Rhodes statue was the right thing to do. Finally, economist Jonathan Davies speaks to James about the extra £100bn being pumped into the UK economy to help fight the unprecedented COVID19-induced downturn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and Femi Oluwole debate the pros and cons of the possible free trade agreement between the UK and Australia once the UK's transition period ends. Dr Elisabetta Gropelli, a virologist and lecturer on global health, explains why the drug Dexamethasone is beneficial for the UK in the fight to beat Covid19. Finally, Max Wiseberg, an airborne allergen expert, explains why your hay fever might be worse as we experience Thunder Fever in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour MP Stephen Timms explains why it was right for Boris Johnson to change his mind and allow children in England to claim free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays, after a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford. After North Korea blew up a joint liaison office with the South, North Korean expert Dr. John Nilsson-Wright speaks to James about why it is so significant. Iconic Hitchcock film, Psycho, turns 60 today and Ian Nathan, film critic for Empire Magazine, explains why it was so successful.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Conservative MP Mark Francois about the Prime Minister's new Racial Inequality Commission. Former cop Mike Neville explains why he thinks the Met Police must toughen up with the London protesters. Retail tycoon Theo Paphitis talks to James on the day that all non-essential shops were finally allowed to reopen after lockdown.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Paul Griffiths, President of the Police Superintendents Association, about the Hackney Police attack. Councillor Vikki Slade, Leader of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, tells James the Lord Baden Powell statue should be pulled down, but only temporarily. Looking ahead to the weekend, Joe Mulhall, Head of Research at Hope Not Hate, says people should avoid the possible riots in London over the Winston Churchill statue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to criminal barrister Laurie-Anne Power, about why it was the right decision to remove the Edward Colston statue. Shaun Bailey, conservative candidate for Mayor of London, speaks to James about why everyone in the UK must work together to beat racism. Former British athlete Derek Redmond tells James about the racism he has experienced, including a bomb being posted through his door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Brexit Party MEP Belinda De Lucy speaks to James about why she thinks we should be focusing on modern day slavery, rather than statues of past slave traders. Charlie Mullins, CEO of Pimlico Plumbers, talks to James about the problem he's having with the furlough scheme. Paul Crossman, who runs three pubs in York, tells James why now is not the right time to reopen hospitality venues.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to former Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson about why he regrets not tearing down Bristol's Edward Colston statue while he was Mayor. Sir Norman Lamb, former Lib Dem MP, explains why he is campaigning for better mental health support when lockdown is lifted. The Times' Chief Travel Writer Chris Haslam discusses the new rules around the 14 day quarantine when you come back from your holiday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl Jackson, who has been following the Madeleine McCann case since 2007, speaks to James about the latest developments. Paul Hunter, Professor of Medicine at the University of East Anglia, tells James why he against the proposed 14 day quarantine for people coming into the UK. This Saturday marks the 76th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, and Mark Yardley talks about why it's important to still mark the occasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Marsh, chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation, says that the UK police force is not racist and does not have the same problem as the US police force do. Laura Pullman, the New York Correspondent for the Sunday Times, gives her account of her trip to the protests in Minneapolis. Lindsay Rae, Deputy Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, tells us why now is the right time for a staycation in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon-Christopher Bua, the White House Correspondent for Talk Media News, gives James the latest on the protests across America. Robert Halfon, Conservative MP for Harlow, explains his frustration at the new voting system in Parliament, and Professor Andrew Preston debates the 2m rule for social distancing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Andrew Adonis speaks to James about why he thinks today wasn't the right time to reopen schools, Lisa Minot, Travel Editor at the Sun, explains why the 14 day quarantine for people coming into the UK will ruin the travel industry, and space expert Andy Lound speaks to James after the successful SpaceX trip to the International Space Station. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative MP Andrew Griffith speaks to James about the new track and trace system rolled out across England and Scotland. The world's 2nd largest solar park has been proposed for North Kent, and James speaks to Sir David Melville, vice chair of the Faversham Soceity, who doesn't want that on his doorstep. Pastor Mark Burns gives James the latest on the George Floyd story in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political commentator Mike Indian explains why this was the week in politics Boris Johnson could have done without, the founder of the 'Clap for Carers' movement, Annemarie Plas, speaks to James about why it should stop now, and Beverley Cuddy, editor of Dogs Today, speaks to James about why your dogs might not be safe during lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Whale takes on Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, and Luke Hilyard, Director of think tank High Pay Centre, who both believe Dominic Cummings should resign. Australia have recorded the world's fastest internet speed, and tech expert Sean Wright tells us what this could mean for our broadband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Bridgen, Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, explains why it was right for Dominic Cummings to keep his job. Geoff Barton, General Secretary for the Association of School and College Leaders, speaks to James about why he is reluctant about children returning to school from next week. As Boris Johnson announces that some shops will reopen from next week, James speaks to Clare Bailey, independent retail expert, about why some shops will be having their biggest sales ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Minnie Rahmen, campaigns manager at the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, who says it's the right decision to scrap fees for overseas workers to access the NHS. Immigration Lawyer Harjap Bhangal explains why we should be helping the migrants crossing the channel and Keith Duffy, formerly of Boyzone, speaks to James about his new project Boyzlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine says it is "embarrassing" that MPs do not recognise the contribution that migrant workers make to this country after Boris Johnson backed migrants paying £624 to access the NHS. As Prince Charles urges furloughed workers to 'Pick for Victory', Robert Jobson, royal correspondent for the Evening Standard, explains why the Royal Family are in danger of being "out of touch". Also, James speaks to Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain about the new 'opt out' law for organ donation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to former Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable about the possible job losses after lockdown is eased. Jonathan Roberts, Director of External Affairs at the Country Land and Business Association, talks about why the British fruit picking business is booming. Vera star Brenda Blethyn chats to James about why she thinks the show has such enduring appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Conservative MP Dean Russel and Labour MP Khalid Mahmood after Matt Hancock promises testing for coronavirus for everyone in the UK over the age of 5, Dr Andrew Preston speaks to James about a potential Coronavirus vaccine, James discusses how pubs can reopen with Jonathan Downey and finally, Henri Murison, Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership talks about his support for HS2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Richmond, Director of the EDSK education think tanks, speaks to James about why now is the right time for children to go back to school, Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat explains Sadiq Khan shouldn't be cutting TfL operations and singer-songwriter Gavin Thorpe talks about his new initiative to help getting men to talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Stephen Pound, a former Labour MP, about the number of unexplained care home deaths in the UK due to COVID-19, the CEO of the Guild of Property Professionals Iain McKenzie discusses the housing market on the day it has reopened after lock down and Pete Waterman comes on to celebrate James'- and Stevie Wonder's- birthday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James speaks to Dr Anshumen Bhagat as the Coronavirus death toll hits 40,000, economist Jonathan Davies speaks to James about the extension of the government's furlough scheme and Travel writer David Else suggests what else you can do instead of taking a foreign holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Conservative MP for Penistone & Stockbridge Miriam Cates and Labour MP for the Rhondda Chris Bryant about the new guidelines set out by the government and Mark Harris talks to us about face masks and why they should be worn in England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Layla Moran, Lib Dem MP for Oxford West and Abingdon and Spokesperson for Education and Doctor Laurence Gerlis, GP at Same Day Doctor about the Government confirming 400,000 pieces of PPE kit it ordered from Turkey are useless. Gollum actor Andy Serkis discuss his plan to raise cash for NHS Charities Together and Best Beginnings by reading entire Hobbit live online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Joy Morrisey, Conservative MP for Beaconsfield and Professor Karol Sikora, Former Chief of the Cancer Program at the World Health Organisation and Dean of Medicine at the University of Buckingham about how the easing of the lockdown might look ahead of Boris Johnson's announcement on Sunday and Norman Lamb, Chair of South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Founder of Sir Norman Lamb Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund talks about life at the Chair of the NHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Andrew Bowie, Conservative MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine & Vice Chair of the Conservative Party about a ‘Traffic light’ system being used to grade risk of everyday activities as come out of lockdown. Mark Harris, Professor of Virology at University of Leeds discusses the latest death figures and Jim Holder, Editorial Director at Autocar gives his take on the lockdown causing new car sales drop by 97% in April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP Edinburgh West about Twitter, Facebook and Google accused of being 'deeply unhelpful' to MPs over Covid-19. Dr Tim Bray, the Director of Clinical Innovation and Strategic Development for Doctor Care Anywhere discusses Nightingale hospital in London b put 'on standby' after running out of patients and Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director at Dogs Trust talks about Dogs Trust changing its famous slogan as it asks the nation: is now really the right time to get a dog? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Kieran Mullan, Conservative MP for Crewe and Nantwich and Dr Laurence Buckman, Former Chair of the BMA GP’s committee & North London GP about Boris Johnson's comments that we're past the peak of the coronavirus and testing numbers. Andy Lound, Space Expert discusses Nasa's plans to crash a rocket into an asteroid to avert catastrophe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Andrew Bridgen, Conservative Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire and Professor Laurence Hurst, Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Bath about the latest coronavirus figures.  Ian Nathan, film journalist discusses Oscars changing streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas and Odeon cinemas saying they'll ban all Universal films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Paul Bristow, Conservative MP for Peterborough about the introduction of a coronavirus tracing app possibly within weeks. Dr Bharat Pankhania, Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Uni of Exeter discusses the latest death toll figures and Jonathan Portes, Professor Economics, Kings College London gives his take on British Airways planning to make up to 12,000 staff redundant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Anthony Browne, Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire about Prime Minister Boris Johnson returning to work today. Professor George Lomonossoff, Virologist at The John Innes Centre gives his take what the lockdown might look like if it's refined in the coming days and Dr Alan Mendoza, Executive Director of the Henry Jackson Society discusses Saudi Arabia ending executions for crimes committed by minors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Saqib Bhatti, Conservative MP for Meriden about Taylor Wimpey and Aston Martin set to restart work next month. Mark Harris, Professor of Virology at University of Leeds discusses tracing of Coronavirus victims and Tim Batcup, owner of Cover to Cover bookshop tells James about World Book Night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James chats to Nickie Aiken, MP for City of London and Westminster about criticism over the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Kate Bunyon, Doctor Care Anywhere discusses plans to trial plasma as treatment for coronavirus and Greg Mulholland, Chairman of the Pub Confederation talks about the concern pubs could stay closed until Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.