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Brexit goes KABOOM!
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
OMG. Boris Johnson and David Davis have resigned! What now for Brexit?... and find out how to say ‘football’s coming home’ in Croatian.
May gets backing for Brexit plan
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa May says the Cabinet has reached an agreement on what kind of relationship Britain wants to have with the EU. Ministers have signed up to a pl...
Trotters Up
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The gang are at another EU summit. Meanwhile, Danny Dyer wants to know, ‘what’s happened to that t*** David Cameron who called this whole Brexit t...
A Brexitcastaway on Love Island
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus Brexitcast for all you Love Island fans. Hayley, who’s just been booted off the island, has some burning Brexit questions for Adam.
Oi Theresa! WE are the Brexit dividend!
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Queen’s rubber stamp is hovering over the EU Withdrawal Bill and the gang is joined by city expert Iain Anderson to tell us what happens if ther...
‘No Man is a Love Island’
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What a week. But never mind the parliamentary meltdowns, does Brexit mean we won’t have any trees?… No babe.
I can’t believe it’s not an Emergency Brexitcast
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam, Katya and Laura on the dramatic happenings in Downing Street, where the backstop document threatens to scupper the cabinet’s shaky truce over ...
VAT CHAT
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adam are joined by the Financial Times Economics Editor Chris Giles and they try and figure out what will happen about VAT after Brexit... A...
At least we’re not throwing keys into a bowl…
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are loads of new Brexit papers for Adam to get excited about. Brace yourselves.
Standby for a Brexiteer explosion…
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The gang discuss the customs ‘backstop’. Will there be an extension of the existing customs arrangement? And how will this go down with the Brexit...
Pro-Brexit Eyeliner
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The gang answer your Brexit questions. But don't send more in as you're listening because we're not live… obviously.
It would be Rudd not to.
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Home Secretary gets herself into a spot of bother over lunch with hacks. And Adam is joined by Ian Wright from the Food and Drink Federation to ta...
Mamma Mia! Björn from Abba joins Brexitcast
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The whole gang are back together after the Easter hols and they’re joined by a very special guest – Björn Ulvaeus from Abba!
Down le pub
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's on holiday except Adam. So he's decided to host this week's Brexitcast from a pub in Brussels with some of his hack pals. There's a pub qui...
BREXITCAST LIVE: The arena spectacular!
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There’s just one year to go until Brexit day so we’ve invited 330 lovely Brexitcasters to the BBC Radio Theatre in London! How exciting!
‘No Adam, you’re not seeing my passport photo you idiot’
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oh no! The gang are stuck in a cupboard at yet another EU summit. Warning: This podcast features Abba.
Emergency Brexitcast: As exciting as having a ticket to Hamilton
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The full gang is here with a transition deal special!
Spectacular nerds and Greek dentists
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is not OK Hun this week. But don’t worry, David Henig, who was until recently a very big cheese in the Department of International Trade, i...
Plenty more fishfingers in the Brexit sea?
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Adam and Laura with special guest Simon Collins all the way from the Shetlands.Producer: Jenny Sneesby
Bumper Brexitcast: No more cake and eating it
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa May admits she no longer wants to have her cake and eat it. The end of all cake jokes? As if! In this bumper edition of Brexitcast, the gang a...
Brexitcast Special! Adam in Tony Blair’s hotel room
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam chats to former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, before his big speech in Brussels. On the agenda: lube, stools, soccer, personal abuse and Brexit. An...
EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Something has to give
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stop everything! The EU has published the draft withdrawal agreement.
EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Two things can be true at the same time
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Corbyn gives a speech backing customs union membership. But what happens if the EU says no?
Sherry picking
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Damon Albarn, dogs and David Davis… another classic Brexitcast episode!
EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Fudgerama
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s half-term and Adam is alone, but Boris Johnson has made a ‘major’ speech about Brexit, so he’s found some friends (the Beeb’s very own ...
When the tin can comes home to roost
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Pienaar explains what we learnt (or didn't) about the Cabinet's Brexit plans this week. Plus, how far you can kick a can down a road? And what's ...
Everything could collapse at any moment
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa May is facing pressure from her own backbenchers on both sides of the Brexit divide. But will they pull the plug on her premiership?
EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Nightmare on Downing Street?
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A government document on the impact of Brexit on the UK economy has leaked and Laura’s about to get on a plane to China with the PM… SOUND THE KLA...
The Night of the Mogg Knives
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Arch Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg talks to us on the way to his speech where he’ll criticise the government’s approach to the Brexit talks.
Le beurre et l'argent du beurre
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
President Macron is over in Blighty for a ‘bi-lat’ with Madame May. We listened to it so you don’t have to… you’re welcome. We also invited ...
Not ANOTHER one?
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back and Nigel Farage says he’s come round to the idea of a second Brexit referendum. The gang discuss what he’s up to. Plus Adam gets top...
Merry Brexmas!
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas Brexitcasters! As a little thank you for listening, Adam’s here with some festive tips on how to blag your way through any Brexit co...
Brexitcast LIVE: Look mum, we’re on the telly (and the actual radio)!
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Someone thought it would be a good idea to turn our geeky little nerd-fest into a live radio show, web stream and TV programme for a global audience. ...
Intense Whipping
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris gets the goss the from the best sourced newspaper hack in Westminster, Tim Shipman. Meanwhile, Laura and Adam are a bit bored in Brussels with t...
Emergency Brexitcast: The second 'what the hell is going on?’ edition
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a deal! And we’re absolutely knackered, but here we are again.Producer: Dino Sofos
Fudgecast
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What happened in Brussels? What happened to those impact assessments? What happens next?Laura, Chris and Adam are joined by former Number 10 spinner M...
Emergency Brexitcast: What the hell is going on? PS, would you like a biscuit?
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The gang discuss what’s going on in Brussels after talks break down over the Irish border issue. Adam, Laura and Dr Adler are all in Brussels and Ch...
Emergency Brexitcast! Hans Free
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Adam, Laura and Doctor Adler dissect the UK’s latest Brexit ‘divorce bill’ offer. And is Meghan Markle a Remoaner?!
Duck Nuggets
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a Brexitcast Ireland special and the gang are joined by RTE’s Europe Editor, Tony Connelly. On the menu: Hard or soft border, will Ireland us...
Just because I can hear does not mean I am listening
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a Brexitcast Germany special! Laura von Kuenssberg is in Berlin with Herr David Davis. Doctor Adler and Adam Fleming are in Brussels as usual. ...
Capelets, Birretes, Gloria Gaynor… and cake
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Doctor Adler join us for another busy week in Westminster and Brussels. Also: Juncker fashion-watch!
Scandal, reshuffle... er, Brexit?
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We know it’s called Brexitcast, but the focus has been on Westminster this week - and for all the wrong reasons. Laura Kuenssberg and Labour MP / re...
‘Brussels 999’
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tory MP, Brexiteer and self-confessed wannabe PM James Cleverly pops in.
27 ways to say 'No'
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adam are joined by Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg and Europe Editor Katya Adler at the EU Summit in Brussels where the UK is told there ...
‘Nous sommes dans une impasse’
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Laura shows off her language skills, Adam follows Nick Clegg around Brussels train station and Brexiteer Kit Malthouse pops in for a chat.
Check Against Delivery
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa May’s ‘eventful’ speech and behind the scenes Brexit chat at the Tory party conference in Manchester.
Pass the rosé
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris tries to get Adam to break off his holiday to discuss the latest Barnier/Davis press conference. Also, Labour MP and ‘Open Britain’ represen...
Florence. And the clatter of hooves in Bruges.
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adam weren't important enough to go to Florence but Kevin Connolly was and he's on. Plus we hear from Sarah Collins, George Osborne's latest...
The Ballad of Jean & Bojo
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringo Starr says it’s time to get on with Brexit, German elections and Jean-Claude Junker’s big speech. Our Europe Editor, Katya Adler and our Pol...
Leaks and tans
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Parliament is back. So is Laura Kuenssberg – and both Laura and Adam have been leaked to.
Davis v Barnier: Round 3
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Adam and Catherine Feore from EU reporter discuss Barnier v Davis: Round 3. Michel Barnier says “no decisive progress” has been made.
Two-timing over Kir Royals
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by an actual minister for an ECJ special.
Welcome Backcast!
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re ending the summer holidays early with a proper geek-fest on trade in goods post BrexitJill Rutter from the Institute for Government joins Chri...
Notebooks, Doughnuts and Phone Holsters
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Kuenssberg tells us why the government is like a doughnut and reveals which senior minister has a phone holster on his belt.
Telling Euratom from Eurelbow
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We take a closer look at the implications of leaving Euratom. Plus Jeremy Corbyn makes a special guest appearance.
Très Ridicule!
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Adam have their first interview with an actual head of government! They’re also joined by Matthew Elliott - one of the architects of the L...
Bickering, budgets & bull sperm
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We ask if cabinet ministers are on the same page over Brexit, why the EU says the UK’s departure will leave a massive hole in their budget and, as E...
EMERGENCY BREXITCAST: Chewy negotiations over macerated cherries
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa May makes her first big offer to the European Union on citizens’ rights over pudding in Brussels. We deploy our first emergency Brexitcast!
Electioncast is dead. Long live Brexitcast!
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU have officially begun - and so has our new podcast. We’ll be following the twists and turns of the tal...
Introducing... Newscast
18 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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