About this episode

The episode discusses the Covid Inquiry's report on wasted public funds for protective equipment, the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death, and the sale of a Tyrannosaurus Rex at auction.

The Covid Inquiry says billions of pounds of public money were wasted in the scramble to secure protective equipment during the pandemic. Also: Counter terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe believe she was killed in a "targeted attack". And the fossilised remains of a Tyrannosaurus Rex has become the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction.

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