The "heartbreaking" decision on the stalled sign language GCSE
There were celebrations last year when a GCSE in British Sign Language was approved...but a few months have passed and no accredited exam board has taken it on. What now for the exam which had a strong 10-year campaign behind it?Simon Want from the National Deaf Children's Societ ...Show more
What does 2026 mean if you're young and disabled?
It's a new year and we are finding out about the hopes and aspirations of three young disabled people around the UK. At 17, Niamdh is School Captain at her college in Scotland and hoping for a career in politics. She took her council to court not too long ago and won a case which ...Show more
The biggest rail strikes in 30 years are going ahead after last-minute talks went nowhere. Chris and Laura are back with Adam to think through what it means for passengers and the government.They’re also here to mark the podcast’s birthday with a look at what’s next in the UK’s r ...Show more
How safe do women feel walking alone? The BBC’s Sima Kotecha and Journalist, Helena Wadia, talk through some of reasons why why so many women are speaking out about their personal safety on social media right now. And Adam catches up with BBC Health Editor, Hugh Pym, and Professo ...Show more
…featuring Megan Barton-Hanson!Now it’s really starting to feel like summer! We have the mood around the England v Germany game in the Euros from Harry Kane’s old school in Essex.The BBC’s Andrew Marr gives his take on a scandalous week in UK politics and tells Adam how he’s full ...Show more
In a week that’s featured the PM’s visit to the US, a Budget and a potential resolution to the NHS pay dispute, Adam is joined by ITV’s Robert Peston to unpack a busy few days in politics.Legendary 90s TV show Challenge Anneka is back - the programme’s eponymous host tells us wha ...Show more