Calling Peston: The ITV News Politics Podcast

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Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan from the ITV News politics team chew through the week's big UK political stories and give Political Editor Robert Peston a call from wherever he is to get his take on it all. We'll also be talking to special guests from the world of politics and beyond - and hear from ITV's political correspondents based around the country to find out what's happening beyond the Westminster bubble.

Episode List

Keir Starmer: 'Johnson is lucky...the road will run out' - 100TH EPISODE SPECIAL

Jul 22nd, 2021 6:34 PM

Keir Starmer sat down with Robert Peston and Daniel Hewitt for a special interview to mark the podcast's 100th episode - this one really is a must listen.This will be the last episode for a while as we take a break for Parliamentary recess.Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

'Pingdemic' pandemonium - plus Prue Leith on tackling obesity

Jul 16th, 2021 1:21 PM

Daniel and Robert discuss the lifting of coronavirus restrictions and how rising cases will mean more and more people are forced to self-isolate.Plus Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith on how to tackle obesity.Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

Lockdown easing unmasked - plus cricket legend Michael Holding

Jul 7th, 2021 5:25 PM

The government has revealed its plan for the final step of the Covid roadmap - but for some 'freedom day' is inspiring fear. Robert Peston analyses the decision and tells the story of those who are worried about its implications.Then Dan Hewitt talks to ITV News Health Producer Alex Cherrie about the reaction from front-line medics. Plus Shehab Khan interviews cricket legend Michael Holding about his new book. Remember to like, share and rate us five stars!

Labour wins in Batley and Spen - plus Hancock resigns and Javid’s back again

Jul 2nd, 2021 2:46 PM

Kim Leadbeater beat expectations to win the Batley and Spen by-election - Shehab talks to ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener from the constituency. Plus Robert gets into the detail of Matt Hancock's resignation and Dan talks to Sajid Javid's former advisor Salma Shah about the newly appointed Health Secretary.Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!

Holiday firm's travel list criticism - plus lockdown lessons from Israel

Jun 24th, 2021 3:19 PM

Can the travel industry handle more uncertainty? The boss of TUI talks to Daniel Hewitt about the impact the UK's "cynical" travel rules are having on the sector. Plus, Robert calls from Israel to give a Calling Peston special report about their new government, the success of the vaccine rollout and shaking hands again.Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!

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