The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

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Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and three of The Week's writers and editors decide which under-reported stories will have the biggest long-term consequences. Join Felicity Capon, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson to learn about three stories you won't hear on other news podcasts – but will remember in years to come.

Episode List

ADHD, the besieged Palestinian-American and discussing women’s appearance

Aug 21st, 2026 12:30 AM

Is ADHD overdiagnosed? What can we learn from the case of Louai Abu Ridi? And, after Ariana Grande and Nicole Kidman, how should we approach conversations about what women look like? The Week and Arion McNicoll, standing in for Olly Mann, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Rebecca Messina and Felicity Capon.Image credit: Ilia Yefimovich / AFP / Getty Images

Assad sentenced, LGBT rights in Africa and sleep drugs

Aug 14th, 2026 12:30 AM

How have Syrians reacted to the trial of Bashar al-Assad? Why are so many African nations enacting homophobic laws? And after obesity, is tiredness next in line for a chemical ‘cure’. The Week and Arion McNicoll, standing in for Olly Mann, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson.Image credit: Bakr Al Kasem / Anadolu / Getty Images

Compulsory voting, lost civilisations and country music

Aug 7th, 2026 12:30 AM

Should everyone have to vote? What can we learn from the Aquiry civilisation? And why is country music top of the pops? The Week and Arion McNicoll, standing in for Olly Mann, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Harriet Marsden and Felicity Capon.Image credit: Jason Kempin / Getty Images

Palantir, Ali G and the AI singularity

Jul 31st, 2026 12:30 AM

Is Palantir’s NHS work actually doing any good? Do we need another Ali G movie? And is the AI singularity already here? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Jamie Timson and Felicity CaponImage credit: Karwai Tang / Getty Images

Road safety, British gloom and the Commonwealth Games

Jul 24th, 2026 12:30 AM

Can we keep making cars safer? Are we a nation of Eeyores? And will Glasgow make the most of its sporting moment? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Felicity Capon and Jamie TimsonImage credit: Karel Noppe / iStock / Getty Images

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