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The Story

The Story

By: The Times
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The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day.


Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations.


Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times.


The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts.

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Episodes
  • The Sunday Edition: The tragedy of Mike Lynch and the sunken yacht

    The Sunday Edition: The tragedy of Mike Lynch and the sunken yacht
    Jun 21 2025

    This podcast was originally published last August.


    Just hours before the sinking, the party aboard the yacht had been celebrating a spectacular legal victory - so what led to this moment?

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

    Guest: Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times.

    Host: Manveen Rana.

    Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Taryn Siegel.

    Further listening: Danny In The Valley: Mike Lynch’s first post-acquittal interview

    Clips: Danny In The Valley, TalkTV, GB News, LeadersIn.

    Photo: Times Media Ltd / Jack Hill.

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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    29 mins
  • How To Call A Cobra Emergency Meeting

    How To Call A Cobra Emergency Meeting
    Jun 20 2025

    The government has held a meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the Israel-Iran crisis - but how important is it really during a national emergency, and is it the UK's version of the White House Situation Room?

    The political masterminds also discuss the political impact of backing America during a conflict, and whether Keir Starmer can start ignoring Kemi Badenoch at prime minister's questions.

    Send your comments and questions to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk

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    41 mins
  • OO7's new boss: Blaise Metreweli, the first woman to run MI6

    OO7's new boss: Blaise Metreweli, the first woman to run MI6
    Jun 19 2025

    The first woman to run MI6, the foreign branch of Britain's Secret Intelligence Services has been named. Blaise Metreweli takes over the role of ‘C,’ as the head of the service has always been called, in the autumn. She will go from complete anonymity to becoming the public face of British foreign espionage. A long career in espionage means much is shrouded in mystery but we have some fascinating details about the new C and about the history of the job.


    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory


    Guests:

    • Larisa Brown, Defence Editor, The Times.
    • Dr Daniel Lomas - Assistant professor in International Relations. University of Nottingham.

    Host: Luke Jones.

    Producer: Shabnam Grewal.


    Further reading:

    Who really is the new MI6 chief? Here’s everything we could find

    Blaise Metreweli to be first female chief of MI6


    Clips: Sky news, Eon Productions & MGM, @Legaseewarveterans, ITN archive, ABC, Politico.

    Photo: Getty Images.

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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    29 mins
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