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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Mar 29, 2018 · 55 min
The EU after Brexit – A special programme together with The Bottom Line
Evan Davis and David Aaronovitch present a programme looking at the EU after Brexit
Feb 22, 2018 · 28 min
The Mueller Indictment
What the Mueller indictment tells us about Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
Feb 15, 2018 · 28 min
Is ISIS still a threat?
Does so-called Islamic State still pose a threat to Syria and around the world?
Feb 8, 2018 · 28 min
Is Your Local Council Going Bust?
How serious is the financial crisis in England's town halls?
Feb 1, 2018 · 28 min
Britain, China and the new Silk Road
David Aaronovitch asks what Britain has to gain from China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Jan 25, 2018 · 28 min
Syria: who wants what from the conflict?
David Aaronovitch asks what Turkey, Russia, Iran and the US want from the war in Syria.
Jan 18, 2018 · 28 min
John Worboys: Understanding the Parole Board
How does the Parole Board decide whether to release offenders on licence?
Jan 11, 2018 · 28 min
Would you pay more for the NHS?
In its 70th year the NHS is in a winter crisis again. What will it take to fix it?
Jan 4, 2018 · 28 min
Who are the protesters in Iran and what do they want?
How can we best understand the protests in Iran and how will Tehran respond?
Dec 29, 2017 · 47 min
Correspondents Look Ahead
The BBC's senior journalists forecast what is likely to happen in 2018.
Dec 28, 2017 · 28 min
What Next for the Democrats?
Has the Democratic Party found a new direction since losing the election to Donald Trump?
Dec 21, 2017 · 29 min
President Trump's End of Year Report
Has President Trump delivered on his campaign promises?
Dec 14, 2017 · 28 min
What's Russia up to?
What do we really know about Russian 'meddling' in Western democracy?
Dec 7, 2017 · 28 min
May's Brexit Dilemma
Why Theresa May seems to have fallen foul of her own side in Brexit negotiations.
Nov 30, 2017 · 28 min
Saudi Arabia's Radical Crown Prince
Can Saudi Arabia's crown prince radically change the kingdom?
Oct 26, 2017 · 28 min
A world without antibiotics?
Drug resistant infections cause 700,000 deaths a year - how can this be averted?
Oct 19, 2017 · 28 min
President Xi and the Chinese Dream
Is President Xi Jinping China's most powerful leader since Chairman Mao?
Oct 12, 2017 · 28 min
Capitalism in Crisis
Is capitalism broken, and if so, what should replace it?
Oct 6, 2017 · 28 min
Could Spain split?
Could the crisis over Catalonia lead to the breakup of Spain?
Sep 28, 2017 · 28 min
Is Big Tech Out of Control?
Are big technology companies out of control and now too big to fail?