The Covid Inquiry Podcast

Mar 29 2025 46 ep. 18 mins 134

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Full coverage of the Covid Inquiry from its hearings in London and from around the UK. With Jim Reed, Lorna Gordon, Hywel Griffith and Jennifer O'Leary.

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1. The Covid Inquiry: The Beginning

Jul 13 2023 1 mins

Welcome to the Covid Inquiry Podcast. Subscribe now for everything you may have missed in the Covid Inquiry this week.

2. "It Started Very Simply"

Jul 14 2023 6 mins

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.

3. "How Sorry I Am"

Jul 14 2023 6 mins

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.

4. "A Witness Box Not A Soapbox"

Jul 14 2023 6 mins

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.

5. "We Didn't Know What Was Going On"

Jul 14 2023 6 mins

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.

6."Punched In The Mouth"

Jul 14 2023 6 mins

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.

7. "A Wonderful Wee Woman"

Jul 21 2023 6 mins

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.

8. "We've Got Big Problems Coming"

Oct 06 2023 10 mins

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.

9. "Number Ten At War With Itself"

Oct 13 2023 8 mins

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.

10. "Dr Death"

Oct 20 2023 12 mins

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.