BBC newsreader and producer on radio and podcasts. Content creator. Views mine.
Manchester, England
Joined January 2011
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Andrew Strachan retweeted
Today marks the final day of trading for 24 Wilko shops…
The well-loved brand will disappear from high streets
For the 5 Minutes On pod, I had a look at some of the bigger questions its collapse raises - are High Streets sinking, or simply changing?
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A 5 minute guide to the Boris Johnson report and the political reaction
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What is happening inside North Korea?
Three people have taken extraordinary risks to tell the world.
Have a listen on @BBCSounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ftyt…
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How long will the UK Covid-19 inquiry last?
Who is appearing?
Who is in charge?
Will anyone be held accountable?
How often do inquiries lead to change?
I’ve been looking at what you need to know about the UK Covid inquiry
#covidinquiry
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Andrew Strachan retweeted
The story of a boat that sank on Lake Maggiore on 28 May has elements of a spy novel.
Was it a secret meeting between Italian & Israeli agents? Why was the boat so overcrowded?
Listen to our podcast about what we know - and what we may never know🎙️
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Harry’s first day in court - Five Questions on what happened
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Fascinating insight from the brilliant @OrlaGuerin on what next for #Erdogan and #Turkey @BBCSounds
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Andrew Strachan retweeted
📢A growing number of celebrities are reversing their fillers and Botox, which is a trend online known as 'make-unders'.
🗣️Former Love Island contestant Faye Winter tells @TVNaga01 why she had her lip fillers dissolved.
🎧Listen on @BBCSounds⬇️
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Andrew Strachan retweeted
I took a deep dive into the #ULEZExpansion debate for my latest @BBCSounds podcast.
It's an increasingly politicised and hostile argument - that could have big ramifications.
Take a listen! It's only five minutes long...
#ULEZ #Podcast #Newpodcast
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Andrew Strachan retweeted
This Sunday every smartphone is going to sound an alert at 3pm, as the government tests the new emergency alert system. I had a chat about it with @AStrachan88 for @BBCSounds
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Years of incredible journalism has gone into telling this story. Thanks to @BBCNawal for sharing that journey with 5 Minutes On... #bbcnews #MurderInMayfair
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What's the legacy of the Iraq war 20 years on? This episode captures it superbly... #Iraq20YearsOn @BowenBBC
And here is our radio report, produced brilliantly as ever by @cswift2
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I’ve done a “5 Minutes On” Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, one year on.
It’s part of a @BBCSounds series this week with @bbclysedoucet, @BBCSteveR & @JohnSimpsonNews:
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Andrew Strachan retweeted
We've just launched something new on @BBCSounds 🎧 How We Know pulls back the curtain and explains how our teams work out what is - and isn't - true when news is breaking. All explained by @mariannaspring. Check it out 👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0f1bw…
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5 Minutes On - David Carrick - the serial rapist police officer - BBC Sounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0dwp6…
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Thanks to the always excellent @mariannaspring for explaining all things social media and disinformation in Brazil for our latest 5 Questions On podcast 👇
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Andrew Strachan retweeted
Ahead of the #Morocco #WorldCup2022 match against #France, @okwoche and @Marwa_helmyM have been discussing the significance of the game for Africa and the Arab world @BBCAfrica #MoroccoVsFrance bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0dnxj…
Hi @TUIUK it’s now 3 months since our delayed return from holiday and we’re still awaiting our compensation. I wondered if any sort of urgency might be applied?
Yours in waiting!