Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

6. Is the UK getting sunnier?

Episode 6 of 8

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alasdair Beckett-King, Rachel Fairburn, Stephen Bush and Mhairi Black to break down the week in news.

This week the panel discuss PM Keir Starmer fighting off a potential coup; whether it鈥檚 a good idea to take Valentine鈥檚 day tips from a two-timing Norwegian athlete; and after 40 days of rain in some parts of the UK, is the country actually getting sunnier?

Joining Andy this week is Alasdair Beckett-King, Rachel Fairburn, Stephen Bush and Mhairi Black.

Written by Andy Zaltzman.

With additional material by: Cody Dahler, Eve Delaney, Jade Gebbie, Ruth Husko and Peter Tellouche.
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

A 麻豆社 Studios Production for Radio 4.

28 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 Feb 2026 23:00

Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 Feb 2026 18:30
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026 12:30
  • Mon 16 Feb 2026 23:00