The Late Edition
Latest Episodes
Friday 20 February
We assess whether Iraqi forces can retake the city of Mosul from Isis militants and how important babies are to those with aspirations of high political office. We also look ahead to the Oscars…
Thursday 19 February
As Russian bombers are spotted off the coast of the United Kingdom, we assess the politics of national airspaces. Plus we leaf through the week’s news magazines with Ed Stocker and review the latest…
Wednesday 18 February
Raffaello Pantucci and Jeffrey Kofman discuss the day’s key new stories, including the aftermath of the attacks in Copenhagen. Plus, we hear from our correspondent in Madrid and review the latest comedy hits and…
Tuesday 17 February
We discuss the breakdown in negotiations over Greece’s national debt, assess the legacy of Scotland’s most celebrated architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and ask why Iran’s nuclear negotiators have been told to smile more.
Monday 16 February
The Copenhagen attacks, a fragile ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and new Mandarin Chinese names for British attractions – Quentin Peel and Tim Marshall discuss the biggest news stories of the day. We also review…
Friday 13 February
John Everard and Mary Dejevsky discuss the biggest news stories of the day, we review new films with critic Tara Judah and get the local discussion topics from our correspondent in Brussels.
Thursday 12 February
We discuss whether the new Minsk agreement will mean an end to the fighting in eastern Ukraine. Plus we find out why a London gallery is exhibiting a forgery and review the week’s new…
Wednesday 11 February
As Russian and Ukrainian leaders meet in Minsk to discuss a peace plan, we discuss the prospects for an agreement. We will also review new dance shows in London and meet Aatish Taseer, author…
Tuesday 10 February
The latest on the intensifying violence in eastern Ukraine, we review the fresh German weeklies, and speak to Dylan Evans, author of ‘The Utopia Experiment’.
Monday 9 February
Reflections on Angela Merkel’s meeting with Barack Obama, we review the highlights from the Berlin International Film Festival, and hear about the best new art exhibitions in London.
