The Briefing Room

BBC Radio 4

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

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393 episodes
Updated July 27

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Sep 20, 2018 · 28 min
Another Brexit Referendum?
If there were to be another referendum on Brexit, how and when could it happen?
Sep 13, 2018 · 28 min
Can a new political party win?
The Tories are split, Labour is split and some people think it just can’t go on.
Sep 6, 2018 · 28 min
What's at stake in the US midterm elections?
Why do November's US midterm elections matter?
Aug 31, 2018 · 28 min
Britain's Housing Crisis
Is the failure to build at the core of the housing problem or are other factors at play?
Aug 23, 2018 · 28 min
Is Greece out of the woods?
Greece has exited its bailout programme. What does the future hold?
Aug 16, 2018 · 28 min
Is Turkey imploding?
The collapse of the Turkish lira has exposed deeper problems. How bad is the situation?
Aug 9, 2018 · 28 min
Is the Student Finance System Working?
What's wrong with student finance - and how could the system be made to work better?
Aug 2, 2018 · 28 min
Chaos on the railways
Why has there been such disruption on two rail franchises and can we avoid it in future?
Jul 26, 2018 · 28 min
Imran Khan and Pakistan: what's going to change?
Imran Khan has claimed victory in Pakistan's election. But what will he be able to change?
Jul 19, 2018 · 28 min
What does the UK want from the EU?
The Brexit secretary has been in Brussels - what kind of deal does the UK now want?
Jul 12, 2018 · 28 min
Trump vs NATO
Should NATO plan for a future without the United States?
Jul 5, 2018 · 28 min
Brexit decision time
As Brexit looms what will future relations between the EU and Britain look like?
May 31, 2018 · 28 min
Why are the British Armed Forces short of personnel?
How well equipped is Britain today to defend itself both at home and overseas?
May 24, 2018 · 28 min
Could Italy bring down the European Union?
Why Italy's new government has EU leaders worried.
May 17, 2018 · 29 min
Macron: One Year On
One year into his presidency, can France's Emmanuel Macron succeed where others failed?
May 3, 2018 · 28 min
Is the Home Office a problem department?
Why do so many politicians dread the job of Home Secretary?
Apr 26, 2018 · 28 min
What is the problem with plastic?
How serious is the problem of plastic waste, and how should it be tackled?
Apr 19, 2018 · 28 min
A new Cold War?
Is the world about to see a new Cold War between Russia and the West?
Apr 12, 2018 · 28 min
Violent Crime
Why does violent crime seem to be on the rise in some parts of the UK?
Apr 5, 2018 · 28 min
Can you win a trade war?
What exactly is a trade war and can you win one?