Behind the Headlines

The parents of a Scottish teenager who died just 6 months after being diagnosed with breast cancer meet with the Health Secretary, we also get a warning about AI scams, and head to the red carpet in Belfast

Wednesday 4th February, 2026: the latest on Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein; the government's cancer plan; how space travel could cause a legal headache; the Church of England reports a rise in exorcisms; and the footy fan food thief who's gone viral. Kat Wright is your host.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Behind the Headlines - Mon 2nd Feb 2026

We cover the harrowing sentencing of an asylum seeker convicted of murdering a hotel worker, we also hear about a ghostly tale from a hospice in Norfolk, and we speak to a mother as she advocates for a public inquiry into her daughter's tragic death in a petrol station explosion in County Donegal

A report shows 94 children suffered harm under the care of a surgeon in London, we are also in Norfolk where pigeons may soon receive contraceptive feed and we explore how volunteers are working tirelessly to revive a beloved local pub

Wednesday 28th January, 2026: making vets' bills more transparent; we have a special report into how Ketamine's affecting individuals and communities; areas still affected by Storm Chandra; and the community worried about what will happen when landlines are permanently switched off. Kat Wright is your host.

We take a closer look at the introduction of graduated driving licenses in Northern Ireland, hear the latest on Storm Chandra as it batters Southern England, and one of our reporters goes for a run in a suit... there is a reason, we promise!

We have the latest political developments from Westminster, we are also at the funeral for football legend Terry Yorath, and more stormy weather looms over the UK.

We look at the controversy surrounding Trump’s comments about NATO troops, we also hear how UK firefighters are aiding their Ukrainian counterparts and a look at the exciting Traitors finale

We hear from a Northern Irish woman waiting for cancer treatment, we are with Prince William in Bristol and the latest buzz from the Oscars, including record-breaking nominations

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

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 20th January 2026

Behind the Headlines - Mon 19th Jan 2026

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.

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.

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...

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 13th January 2026

Behind the Headlines - Mon 12th January 2026

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'

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

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

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 6th January 2026

Behind the Headlines - Monday 5th Jan 2026

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.