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Behind the Headlines

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Behind The Headlines takes you deeper into breaking news stories across the UK. We have reporters across the country bringing you the story direct from the scene as well as teams of journalists investigating the issues that matter to you. Our reporters go behind the headlines to the scene of the story to talk to the people involved and bring you the very latest - whenever and wherever it happens.

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Traitors tourism boost, Brit Award nominations and children's Word of the Year 21.01.2026 11:09

Wednesday 21st January, 2026: we hear more arguments surrounding a social media ban for nuder-16s; the UK's most congested city; a plan to make our homes greener; Brit Award nominations, children's Word of the Year; and we talk Traitors' castle. Kat Wright is your host

The cat saving dog, should under 16's be banned from social media & moving house to see a dentist 20.01.2026 18:04

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 20th January 2026

Trolled for surviving a terror attack, the mystery surrounding the Natwest Hole and the forgotten airline passengers 19.01.2026 16:52

Behind the Headlines - Mon 19th Jan 2026

Parents launch TikTok legal action and the Tour de France returns 16.01.2026 15:07

In today's Behind the Headlines we hear from parents who are part of a group launching legal action against TikTok in the US. We'll also take a look at reaction to the Tour de France's return to the UK in 2027 - and find out more about delays to the rebuilding of some hospitals.

A political switch and two separate major discoveries 15.01.2026 14:06

In this episode we look in detail at Robert Jenrick's defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK, we hear from those affected by two separate wartime bomb discoveries in Devon - and we also have a special report on accusations against Scottish Labour.

U-turns, new rail lines and police chief under fire 14.01.2026 13:53

Wednesday 14th January, 2026: lots of reaction from top politicians to Government u-turn over digital ID cards, plans for a new rail line in the North and West Midlands police chief constable apology for mis-leading MPs; we also have reports on attacks on health workers in Northern Ireland; the latest on a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Scottish waters; and a Bafta Rising Star nominee. Kat Wright...

A hero teenager, an Army Veteran who threw bombs at police and Will Smith tells us what's on his bucket list 13.01.2026 10:27

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 13th January 2026

The Chatbot that could be making illegal images, the residents relying on bottled water and a brand new Barbie 12.01.2026 12:15

Behind the Headlines - Mon 12th January 2026

Winter Storms and Paul Mescal 09.01.2026 7:30

Heavy snowfall is causing chaos, we also look at a pilot scheme on phone bans in schools, and discuss the buzz surrounding the film 'Hamnet'

Bad weather and weight loss jabs 08.01.2026 10:03

Storm Goretti batters the UK, new findings on weight-loss jabs and we talk to Wing Commander Adam Collins about his departure from the Red Arrows

Plans to make our roads safer; and Scotland in the snow 07.01.2026 12:40

Wednesday 7th January, 2026: we look at several aspects of the Government's road safety strategy - including drink-driving and measures for new and elderly drivers; jail for a man admitted assisting suicide by selling a substance online; what next for Venezuela?; and we're in Aberdeenshire where parts have been under 30cm of snow. Kat Wright is your host

A year of bin strikes, the first named storm of the year and a new health service 06.01.2026 10:46

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 6th January 2026

Snow chaos, football sackings and tributes to a Drag star 05.01.2026 14:34

Behind the Headlines - Monday 5th Jan 2026

A Christmas curry instead of traditional turkey? 24.12.2025 15:02

Wednesday 24th December, 2025: A Christmas Eve festive special - including the debate over what roast to have on Christmas Day; the nations' leaders' Christmas messages; the 8-year olds asking for anti-aging products for Christmas; advice NOT to use AI for mental health support over the festive period; and Santa Paws drops into a dog shelter in Dumfries and Galloway.

The Lost Souls legacy, dangerous drivers and our very own Christmas elf 23.12.2025 16:06

Behind the Headlines - Tues 23rd Dec 2025

Tributes to a Christmas icon, the massive boat swallowing sinkhole and the pensioner who got a call from Robbie Williams 22.12.2025 14:02

Behind the Headlines - Mon 22nd Dec 2025

Mince pies and the King in Devon 19.12.2025 8:49

We are with the King as he celebrates a significant milestone at the Royal Navy College in Devon, we look at mince pie production and we find out how Strictly Come Dancing is inspiring a new generation of ballroom dancers

Pie eating and fake Christmas presents 18.12.2025 10:25

A government initiative aimed at teaching secondary school students about healthy relationships, we are also at the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan, and we look at counterfeit goods this Christmas

Latest resident doctors' strike; and the Christmas market helping budding entrepreneurs 17.12.2025 12:52

Wednesday 17th December, 2025: we're on the picket line with striking doctors and hear from the Shadow Health Secretary; the Chancellor tells us how they're planning to get Roman Abramovic to pay his Chelsea money to Ukraine; saving homes from falling into the sea; and the Christmas market helping young, budding entrepreneurs.

The Liverpool 'hero' and the couple who've won the lottery twice 16.12.2025 20:53

Behind the Headlines Tuesday 16th Dec 2025

A man who locked eyes with a terrorist and the family hoping to go viral this Christmas 15.12.2025 18:02

Behind the Headlines - Mon 15th Dec 2025

Drivers who kill because they can't see: A family's plea for change 13.12.2025 10:02

Driving Blind: The hidden danger on our roads. A Behind The Headlines special telling the story of Marie Cunningham and Grace Foulds—two lives lost because a driver ignored medical warnings about his eyesight. We explore the shocking gaps in the UK’s licensing system, the fight for mandatory vision checks, and the campaign for change led by grieving families determined to prevent future tragedies....

Flu pressures mount - we speak to the Health Secretary 12.12.2025 7:32

We look at the flu outbreak and hear from the Health Secretary Wes Streeting, we also listen to a protest record calling for safer cycling conditions on winter roads

Explosions and Scots Ready for the World Cup 11.12.2025 8:34

We are with the teams from Mission Christmas, we also look at the theft of over 600 artefacts from a Bristol museum, and excitement builds for next year’s World Cup

The blind football fan able to watch a match; and gift-wrapping tips 10.12.2025 16:04

Wednesday 10th December, 2025: we look at Australia's social media ban for under-16s and whether it would work here; a 10-year plan for youth services; how virtual reality's helped a registered blind man watch his football team; and top tips ahead of wrapping your Christmas presents. Kat Wright is your host