Sunday Supplement

55:08

Labour turmoil, new Plaid government, Reform, the...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/05/17

With Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting gunning for Sir Keir Starmer's job, Labour's Lord Peter Hain explains how his party got into such a bind. Plaid Cymru's first ever Welsh government has been formed. New culture and sport minister Heledd Fychan joins us in the studio. Reform gained 34 Senedd members in last week's election. Their leader Dan Thomas tells us his plans for the seventh Senedd. Where Reform succeeded, the Conservatives failed. Why? Former Conservative secretary of state for Wales Robert

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55:19

A historical election in Wales

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/05/10

Plaid Cymru leader and prospective new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, Welsh Labour's new acting leader, Ken Skates, academics Richard Wyn Jones and Deian Hopkin, former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford and two Senedd newbies, Reform's Joe Martin and Plaid Cymru's Kiera Marshall join us to discuss last Thursday's election result.

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53:54

Special election episode with an in-depth look at the...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/05/03

It's a special election programme this week, with Professors Richard Wyn Jones and Ailsa Henderson and the BBC's Alex Forsyth dissecting the polls and ups and downs of the parties ahead of the Senedd, Holyrood and English local government elections. We'll have watchers of all colours telling us how the campaign has gone for them on the ground: Leanne Wood, Mark Williams, Sean Morgan, Wayne David, Gawain Towler and Lauren McEvatt.

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55:10

What now for Starmer? The Middle East. Education,...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/04/26

After another difficult week for the Prime Minister, the Times' Patrick Maguire discusses his position. The ceasefires continue but what is happening with talks to end the hostilities in the Middle East? We have international peace negotiator Nomi Bar Yaakov on the programme. Education is fully devolved yet little has been said about it during the Senedd campaign. Lucy Crehan from the Centre for Education Systems and the general secretary of the teaching union UCAC talk about the new curriculum for

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55:05

Starmer woes, peace talks, health, housing, church...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/04/19

With the latest revelations on vetting Mandelson and what the Prime Minister did and didn't know, the FT's political editor George Parker updates us. Israel have agreed a 10 day ceasefire with Lebanon. What does this mean for the fragile ceasefire in Iran? Former foreign office minister Kim Howells discusses. How should the next Welsh government deal with the health service? The Royal College of Surgeons' Jon Barry and Dr Helen Howson from the Bevan Commission have some ideas. The Senedd manifestos

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54:58

Lebanon, Hungarian elections, the electorate and the...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/04/12

Despite a ceasefire with Iran, Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. We'll hear from Sabine Abiaad from Action Aid in Beirut. As the polls open in Hungary, what is the fate of Victor Orbán? Journalist Ivan Nagy joins us from Budapest. As the Senedd election campaign hots up, is the environment a sticking point? Abi Beck from RenewableUK Cymru and John O'Connell from the Tax Payers' Alliance discuss. Nominations for Senedd candidates have closed. How will the parties deal with the new voting system? Jess

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55:11

Iran, the arts, social media, recap of the sixth...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/03/29

Former diplomat and National Security Adviser, Lord Ricketts discusses the latest in the Iran war. Equity's Simon Curtis makes suggestions for manifestos that would help the arts. In the wake of the LA ruling on social media addiction and the Lords attempting again to ban social media for under 16s, Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones joins us. And as the sixth Senedd has now come to an end, we have two political editors in the studio; Wales Online's Ruth Mosalski and ITV Wales' Adrian Masters.In

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55:16

UK-US relations, mental health, tourism, Senedd...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/03/22

With the war in Iran continuing, President Trump has criticised his NATO allies for their perceived lack of support. Former UK ambassador to the US, Lord Darroch joins us. With the covid-19 inquiry stating that Wales was more badly hit than some counterparts by the pandemic, Professor Dame Sue Bailey talks about what can be done to improve mental health. CEO of North Wales Tourism, Jim Jones sets out his stall on the newly passed tourism legislation. As the sixth Senedd draws to a close, Llywydd

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55:05

Iran exit strategy and economic impact, the future of...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/03/15

Two violent weeks into the Iran war, and where are we? We discuss possible exit strategies and the economic impact of the war with former security minister, Tom Tugendhat and economist Linda Yueh. Former Secretaries of State for Wales Alun Michael and Stephen Crabb discuss the role and its future. Deputy leader of the Green Party in Wales, Philip Davies gives an update on his party following their 'day of action' on Saturday. As the House of Lords ends the tenure of hereditary peers, Lord Norton of

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54:54

Defence, Reform, Lib Dem Conference, Senedd...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/03/08

Following questions over the UK's military capability and the Iran conflict we discuss defence with Francis Tusa, editor of Defence Analysis. With conference season well under way, this week it's the turn of Reform and the Liberal Democrats. Reform's James Evans MS and the Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds MS join us. On International Women's Day we discuss gender parity in the Senedd with Cardiff University's Dr Leah Hibbs. Journalist Will Hayward talks about his new book 'Who Cares About

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55:11

Iran, Gorton & Denton, Plaid & Labour Senedd election...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/03/01

Guests include: Middle East analyst Dr Laura James, politics professor Jon Tonge, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, First Minister Eluned Morgan and writer and broadcaster Iain Dale. Paper reviewers: Conservative councillor in Monmouthshire Lisa Dymock and Rachel Cable from Colegau Cymru.

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55:00

Andrew, Sudan, politicians' jobs, NHS vision & Muslim...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/02/22

Guests include Robert Hardman, Prof Lloyd Bowen, Dr Nada Ali, Joe Allen, Nygaire Bevan and Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed. With the paper review: Shavannah Taj and Rev Eldon Phillips.

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55:05

Labour, transport, Conservative conference, Arctic...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/02/15

Labour MP for Cardiff West MP Alex Barros-Curtis looks back at the week that was for Labour. James Price, Transport for Wales CEO gives an update on transport plans in Wales. Cllr Aled Davies, Senedd candidate for the Conservatives in Gwynedd Maldwyn reports from their Spring conference. Strategic analyst and researcher with the Arctic Institute Fiona de Cuyper explains why the Arctic is a hot topic. Emeritus Professor E. Wyn James from Cardiff University talks about Wales' historic hymns, in the

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55:16

Starmer, Reform, the Homelessness Bill, Cross-border...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/02/08

The FT's George Parker and strategic communications consultant Dafydd Rees joins us to talk all about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's nightmare week and future prospects. Newly minted Reform MS James Evans is in the studio. Cymorth Cymru's Katie Dalton explains the importance of MS voting on amendments after some MSs non-appearance at the Homelessness Bill's vote. Chief Executive of the Patient's association Rachel Power discusses the challenges posed by cross-border health services. Author Glen

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54:51

China, Reform, Assisted Dying LCM, Swansea...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/02/01

After the PM's three day visit to China, economist Vicky Pryce discusses his achievements. Reform councillor Jason O'Connell responds to yet another conservative defection to his party, and their plans for the Senedd election. Emeritus Professor Emyr Lewis explains the significance of the assisted dying LCM and why it's wise to wait before the Senedd votes on it. And historian, the Rev. D Ben Rees, talks about his new book about the Welsh of Liverpool.Plaid Cymru's Senedd hopeful, Cllr Mark Hooper

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54:56

The world this week, deposit return scheme, energy,...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/01/25

IMI Media's chief international anchor Hadley Gamble discusses the week that was. Owen Derbyshire from Keep Wales Tidy explains why he's written to the UK government asking for Wales to be exempted from a UK-wide bottle deposit scheme. Energy Minister Michael Shanks talks about energy efficiency. Tonia Antoniazzi MP advocates for a social media ban for under 16s. Archdruid and chair of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University Mererid Hopwood tells us all about St Dwynwen and other popular

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55:16

Jenrick, Greenland, obesity, Scottish Labour, U-turns

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/01/18

Former Wales Office advisor Lauren McEvatt discusses Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform. Prof Scott Lucas analyses the latest on the US and Greenland, ahead of the Senedd debate on the health committee's report on obesity, Dr Sue Kenneally is in the studio. Scottish journalist and podcaster Lesley Riddoch recalls the history of Scottish Labour since the dawn of devolution and former number 10 advisor and journalist Guto Harri remembers u-turns of governments past.Cllr Dmitri Batrouni of Newport

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55:16

Greenland, the world order, rugby, climate and women...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/01/11

Former member of the Greenland parliament tells us exactly what she thinks about President Trump's plans for Greenland, and former MP and president of the NATO general assembly Madeleine Moon and former MP and chair of the defence committee Tobias Ellwood puts recent world developments into context. Wales Online's rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas brings us the latest movements on club gripes with the WRU. Steffan Griffiths, glaciologist and climate specialist explains recent weather patterns

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55:29

Gareth Lewis hosts a special debate program with...

Sunday Supplement ·

2026/01/04

Gareth Lewis hosts a debate looking ahead to the Senedd Election in May with James Evans MS from the Conservatives, Green Party Wales leader Anthony Slaughter, Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies MS for Labour, Cllr Rodney Berman CBE from the Liberal Democrats and Mabon ap Gwynfor MS from Plaid Cymru. Reform declined the invitation to take part.

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56:08

Looking back at Sunday Supplement's interviews over...

Sunday Supplement ·

2025/12/28

Vaughan Roderick looks back at interviews over the past year. Professor Elwen Evans from Universities Wales came in October, following a year of headlines on the financial challenges facing universities. Professor Kevin Morgan talked about his book, Serving the Nation, and the importance of good public food. On the 100th anniversary of the report of the Irish Border Commission, Cormac Moore discussed the redrawing of the lines that divided the young Irish Free State from Northern Ireland. Ten years

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