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The Covid Inquiry Podcast

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Full coverage of the Covid Inquiry as it takes evidence. With Jim Reed, Vanessa Clarke, Divya Talwar, Lorna Gordon, Hywel Griffith and Jennifer O'Leary.

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16. Rishi Sunak 16.12.2023 24:05

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, as it concludes its second module. The sole witness was Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

15. Boris Johnson 09.12.2023 33:02

There was only one person appearing at the Covid Inquiry this week: the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Jim Reed reports.

14. "Too Lenient And Too Late?" 02.12.2023 27:17

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, as former ministers Sajid Javid, Dominic Raab, Michael Gove and Matt Hancock appear. Strong language.

13. "Guided By The Science" 25.11.2023 26:02

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, with testimony from Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance.

12. "The Maw Of The Beast" 11.11.2023 28:40

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, with former Home Secretary Dame Priti Patel and Johnson advisers Ben Warner and Lord Lister.

11. "A Toxic Culture" 04.11.2023 22:15

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, from Lee Cain, Dominic Cummings, Helen MacNamara and Sir Simon Stevens. With some very strong language.

10. "Dr Death" 21.10.2023 12:35

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry - as private Whatsapp messages reveal divisions within the scientific community over government advice.

9. "Number Ten At War With Itself" 14.10.2023 8:18

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, which includes diary entries and Whatsapp messages from those working in Downing Street at the time.

8. "We've Got Big Problems Coming" 07.10.2023 10:26

Jim Reed takes a look back as the Covid Inquiry starts its second phase, looking into the decisions that were made as the pandemic began. With some strong language.

7. "A Wonderful Wee Woman" 22.07.2023 6:02

In the sixth and final week of the first module of the Covid Inquiry, we hear evidence from people who lost family members during the pandemic. Jim Reed reports.

6."Punched In The Mouth" 15.07.2023 6:13

In the fifth week of the Covid Inquiry, Former Northern Irish First Minister Arlene Foster and Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove give evidence. Jim Reed reports.

5. "We Didn't Know What Was Going On" 14.07.2023 6:13

In the fourth week of the Covid Inquiry, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and former Scottish Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood give evidence. With Jim Reed.

4. "A Witness Box Not A Soapbox" 14.07.2023 6:36

In the third week of the Covid Inquiry, there's evidence from former Health Secretary Matt Hancock and former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Jim Reed reports.

3. "How Sorry I Am" 14.07.2023 6:48

In the second week of the Covid Inquiry, we hear from Professor Dame Sally Davies, former Prime Minister David Cameron, and former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Jim Reed reports.

2. "It Started Very Simply" 14.07.2023 6:51

The Covid Inquiry begins in West London. With evidence from Professor David Heymann, Bruce Mann and Katharine Hammond on how prepared the UK was for a coronavirus pandemic.

1. The Covid Inquiry: The Beginning 13.07.2023 1:29

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