Walescast

27:55

Nattering in Newport

Walescast ·

2026/04/24

Walescast has been hitting the road to speak to voters across the country. This week, on his final stop, James is in Newport, which is part of the new Casnewydd Islwyn constituency. He talks to local people about the issues that matter most ahead of the Senedd election — and asks whether they think the result on May 7th will make a difference.The BBC has a full list of candidates for every constituency in Wales on the BBC news website - where you'll also find everything you need to know ahead of the

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28:53

Rolling in the Polls

Walescast ·

2026/04/22

Fliss and James are joined by Dr Jac Larner to dicuss the latest YouGov/ ITV Wales/ Cardiff University poll as well as looking at what the bigger picture looks like. They also discuss the debates that have taken place and the leaders interviews on BBC Radio Walles.

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36:07

Senedd Election 26: Monday Roundup

Walescast ·

2026/04/20

With just over two weeks to go until the Senedd election James and Fliss discuss a busy weekend in Welsh politics. They are joined by Dan Davies to look at new polling, analysis and to discuss the first televised leaders debate from ITV Wales. Ben Summer then joins them to update Walescast on the undercover voters project he's been working on.

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36:10

The Manifesto Launches: The Welsh Liberal Democrats

Walescast ·

2026/04/16

Fliss is joined by our Political Editor Gareth Lewis and David Philips from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to discuss the Welsh Liberal Democrats manifesto launch. We have now discussed all of the six main parties manifestos. You can find the rest on BBC Sounds. They also reflect on the details they've digested over the past few weeks.

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33:53

The Bangor Briefing

Walescast ·

2026/04/14

Walescast hits the road to speak to voters across the country. This week, James is in Bangor, part of the new Bangor Conwy Môn constituency. He talks to local people about the issues that matter most to them ahead of the Senedd election — and asks whether they think the result on May 7th will make a difference.The BBC have published a full list of candidates for every constituency in Wales on the BBC news website - where you'll also find everything you need to know ahead of the polling day. We've

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39:56

Senedd Election 26: A Focus on Voters

Walescast ·

2026/04/13

Today, Fliss and James are joined by Luke Tryl from More in Common to discuss his recent trip to Wales and what he’s been hearing from voters. The UK Director has been running focus groups across the country, exploring why people are planning to vote the way they are and the issues that matter most to them. We also hear from Ben Summer with the latest update on the Undercover Voters project and what he’s seeing so far across the six voter profiles.

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39:52

The Manifesto Launches: Plaid Cymru and Wales Green...

Walescast ·

2026/04/10

Fliss is joined by our Political Editor Gareth Lewis and David Philips from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to discuss a busy week of manifesto launches from Plaid Cymru and the Wales Green Party.

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21:59

Conversations in Cardigan

Walescast ·

2026/04/07

Walescast hits the road to speak to voters across the country. This week, James is in Cardigan, part of the new Ceredigion Penfro constituency. He talks to local people about the issues that matter most to them ahead of the Senedd election and whether they think the result on May the 7th will make a difference.The BBC will be publishing a full list of candidates for every constituency in Wales on the BBC news website - where you'll also find everything you need to know ahead of the polling day

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28:27

Talking to Treorchy

Walescast ·

2026/04/01

Walescast hits the road to speak to voters across the country. This week, James is in Treorchy, part of the new Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency. He talks to local people about the issues that matter most ahead of the Senedd election — and asks whether they think the result on May 7th will make a difference.The BBC will be publishing a full list of candidates for every constituency in Wales on the BBC news website - where you'll also find everything you need to know ahead of the polling day. We've

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29:37

The Manifesto Launches: Welsh Labour

Walescast ·

2026/03/31

Fliss is joined by our Political Editor Gareth Lewis and David Philips from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to discuss the Welsh Labour manifesto launch and to mop up another campaign launch for the Welsh Green party. You can find our other ''The Manifesto Launches'' episodes on BBC Sounds - we will be covering six of the main parties launches.

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17:29

Senedd Election: Undercover Voters

Walescast ·

2026/03/30

Until the 7th of May, the BBC will be looking into how the Senedd election is unfolding on social media feeds across Wales.On this episode of Walescast, Ben Summer from the News Impact Team, joins Fliss and James to explain how.Using data and analysis from the National Centre for Social Research, he has set up six social media profiles for fictional voters based in different parts of Wales.Ben is hoping they can give us a glimpse into the type of content people are being shown.The full series of

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21:56

Senedd Election 2026: The Monday Briefing

Walescast ·

2026/03/30

Following the Senedd shutting up shop... Walescast kicks off it's dedicated election coverage with a look back at what's happened over the weekend and what's coming up this week. On this Monday Briefing Fliss and James discuss campaign launches and what happens if no party reaches a majority.

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33:02

Senedd Signs Off... The Election Countdown Begins

Walescast ·

2026/03/25

It's the final week for Senedd business ahead of the Welsh election. Fliss and James have set up shop in the new Siambr to talk about polls, policies and what lies ahead for the political parties in May. They are joined by BBC Wales Correspondents, our Political Editor Gareth Lewis and Dr Jac Larner from Wales Governance Centre. You can watch this episode of Walescast on BBC iPlayer.

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33:26

Your Voice Live... The After Party

Walescast ·

2026/03/17

Following the first in a series of BBC Wales election debates James is joined by Welsh political commentators Will Hayward and Betsan Powys to digest the details. They also speak to the Presenter Nick Servini and Political Editor Gareth Lewis live from Wrexham. You can hear all about the big issues raised on the day in this special episode of Walescast that will also be providing coverage of all the election programmes.

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45:18

Inside Wales Green Party: The Action Day

Walescast ·

2026/03/15

Walescast heads to St John's Church in Canton for the Wales Green's Action Day. James talks to their Welsh leader Anthony Slaughter and the party leader for England and Wales Zack Polanski. He also catches up with other members as they knock doors around the city as well as BBC Wales Political Correspondent Cemlyn Davies.This episode is the final trip Walescast made to the six main parties events, rallies and conferences in the run up to the Senedd election.

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37:14

Here We Go Again... Election Campaigning Continues

Walescast ·

2026/03/11

Fliss is joined by Nick Servini as campaigns heat up on the road to the 2026 Senedd election. They catch up with Joanna Stallard from Welsh Labour, Jason O'Connell from Reform UK and Rodney Berman from the Welsh Liberal Democrats. Walescast was joined by Plaid Cymru, the Welsh Conservatives and the Green Party on last week's episode.We are back on TV for a few weeks and you can watch this episode on BBC1 Wales and iPlayer.

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36:56

Inside the Welsh Liberal Democrats: The Conference

Walescast ·

2026/03/07

Walescast heads to the Leonardo Hotel in Cardiff for the Welsh Liberal Democrats conference. Fliss talks to their leader Jane Dodds, their MP David Chadwick and other candidates and members. We also catch up with our Political Correspondent Rhodri Lewis to digest the day. This episode makes up one of the many trips Walescast has made to the six main parties events, rallies and conferences over the election period.

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40:19

The Manifesto Launches: Welsh Conservatives and Reform

Walescast ·

2026/03/06

Fliss is joined by our Political Editor Gareth Lewis and David Philips from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to discuss a busy week of manifesto launches from the Welsh Conservatives and Reform.

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33:33

Here We Go... Election Campaigning Kicks Off

Walescast ·

2026/03/04

Fliss is joined by Nick Servini as campaigning gets underway for the 2026 Senedd election. They catch up with Sam Rowlands from the Welsh Conservatives, David Philips from the Welsh Greens and Plaid Cymru's Llyr Gruffydd about their launches into the election. We will be joined by Welsh Labour, Reform and the Liberal Democrats on next week's episode. Walescast is back on TV for four weeks and you can watch this episode on BBC1 Wales and iPlayer.

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38:30

Inside Welsh Labour: The Campaign Launch

Walescast ·

2026/03/02

Walescast heads to Newport Market for Welsh Labour's Campaign Launch. Fliss talks to the First Minister, Labour politicians and candidates about their hopes for May. We also catch up with our Political Editor Gareth Lewis to digest the day. This episode makes up one of the many trips Walescast will make to the main parties events, rallies and conferences over the election period.

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