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

3. "How Sorry I Am"

2023-07-1406:48

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"

10. "Dr Death"

2023-10-2112:35

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.
11. "A Toxic Culture"

11. "A Toxic Culture"

2023-11-0422:15

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.
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.
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.
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.
15. Boris Johnson

15. Boris Johnson

2023-12-0933:02

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

16. Rishi Sunak

2023-12-1624:05

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.
As the Covid Inquiry moves to Edinburgh, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Scotland correspondent Lorna Gordon about what to expect, as she takes over the podcast for 3 weeks.
18. "A Lack Of Trust"

18. "A Lack Of Trust"

2024-01-2012:58

The Covid Inquiry holds its first week of evidence in Edinburgh. Lorna Gordon reports.
The Covid Inquiry hears its second week of evidence in Edinburgh, with questions over the deletion of Whatsapp messages. Lorna Gordon reports.
20. Nicola Sturgeon

20. Nicola Sturgeon

2024-02-0319:09

The Covid Inquiry concludes its Edinburgh hearings, with evidence from Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and UK cabinet minister Michael Gove. Lorna Gordon reports.
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