Talk Breakfast

We catch up with John McDonnell for the last time before he steps down as Shadow Chancellor and cross live to the Nightingale Hospital for its opening. Plus, we ask Chair of the Treasury Committee Mel Stride about help for businesses. And Susie Dent joins us on our homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Colonel Bob Stewart to analyse the Ministry of Defence's response to the coronavirus crisis. Actress Sophia Myles shares the heartbreaking story of her father's death. And Greg Smye-Rumsby explains what gravity is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawn Neesom and John Ashmore join Mike Graham for another special podcast edition of Plank Of The Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick things off with Chief Political Commentator at The Independent John Rentoul and we're joined by Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth. Plus, former Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee argues that the Government could have been more prepared to fight Covid19. And in our homeschooling segment we talk about bird watching with Nature Columnist for The Sunday Express Stuart Winter. Hosted on Ac...

We speak to former Brexit Party MEP Alex Phillips, who's had Covid19 symptoms. Chairman of the Met Police Federation discusses lockdown enforcement. Plus, we cross live to British Columbia to catch up with co-founder of Greenpeace Patrick Moore. And in our homeschooling segment we find out more about the village of Eyam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How close are we to a vaccine for Covid19? Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen talks to us about how our relationship with China needs to change. Boxing Promoter Kellie Maloney gives her thoughts on the Billy Joe Saunders video. Plus, James Max explains the basics of gardening on our homeschooling segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Laurence Gerlis is on the show with a more positive outlook on the Coronavirus Crisis and Marta has the Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Webb and Mahyar Tousi join Mike Graham for a special podcast edition of Plank of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Brown, Conservative MP and member of the Treasury Select Committee is on hand for some much needed financial advice and today's home-schooling explores Leap Years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do if an employer is forcing you into work during the pandemic crisis? Also Carol Vorderman talks numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction to UK officially going into Lockdown with Labour leadership hopeful Rebecca Long-Bailey. Plus the first in a new-series of home-schooling the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too many people went outside at the weekend when they should've been self isolating. Mike gives them short-shrift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Graham continues extensive coverage of the COVOID-19 crisis, plus Marta brings the Perrior Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the pandemic continues, Mike speaks to former No.10 Head of Comms Sir Robbie Gibb about the government reaction so far. We also hear from two callers who are worried about getting hold of business relief money promised by the government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barrister Bobby Friedman joins us to explain what the Coronavirus Emergency Bill might look like. The Times Science Editor answers the question whether it is better to take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you have Covid-19. And we cross live to Brussels and San Diego to see how people are coping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How's sketch writer for The Times Quentin Letts coping with being in lockdown? Economist Jonathan Davis explains what the impact of Covin-19 will be on jobs. We're joined by Chef Cyrus Todiwala and we cross live to Ireland to see how they're not celebrating St Patrick's Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to former Shadow Health Minister Andrew Murrison MP about how the government is dealing with Coronavirus. Oncologist Professor Karol Sikora explains why we shouldn't panic. Christian Wolmar argues why not all people over 70 should self-isolate. And Ben Clatworthy from The Times catches us up with all the international travel disruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Mike talks to The Political Editor of The Sun, Tom Newton Dunn and gets the latest from Denmark. How do you brief children on a fast spreading virus like this? And the weekly round-up of The Perrior Awards where Mike wins one for saying exactly what everyone else is thinking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better late than never! We catch up with David Else from Lonely Planet to find out more about Trump's travel ban. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell gives his thoughts on this week's budget. And Conservative MP Paul Bristow explains how the Government plan to cope with COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back in Westminster ahead of the budget in the company of Conservative MPs Andrew Bridgen and Saqib Bhatti, Lib Dem Peer Baroness Susan Kramer, and Labour MP in self-isolation Rachael Maskell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Italy-based journalist Alan Friedman and talkRADIO's Ricky Freelove live in Sydney to get the latest on Coronavirus. Dr Benny Peiser explains whether it is realistic to become climate neutral by 2050. And should you squat or kneel at the office? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Director of Comms at No10 Katie Perrior shares her thoughts on Trevor Phillips's suspension. Nick Freeman explains why a loophole allows a driver to keep their licence even though they have 66 points on it. And can parents have it all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPs have had a pay rise, is that a good move? We get the thoughts of former Conservative MP Jerry Hayes. Plus, barrister Bobby Friedman explains what the Dubai sheikh kidnap case is all about. And Emily Carver from the IEA defends about free speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Market commentator David Buik shares his thoughts on the collapse of FlyBe. Sun on Sunday Political Editor David Wooding explains what would happen if Parliament were to shut. What's next for the BBC? And Chair of the Commons Select Committee Jeremy Hunt joins us to describe how the Government plans to cope with Coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former NATO Commander Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry joins us to explain why we're sending British troops to Mali. What happens when Mike speaks to a trade union representative about the bullying claims against Priti Patel? And Property Expert Russell Quirk argues for building homes on the Green Belt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.