Live in London: Is the 'special relationship’ between the US and the UK over?

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of the US-UK 'special relationship' amidst King Charles's visit to America.

King Charles is visiting America at a tense moment for the ’special relationship' between the United States and the United Kingdom. Can he help turn things around? In a special live recording at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London, Asma and Tristan speak to the former British ambassador to the United States, Lord Kim Darroch. Recorded on Saturday 25 April as part of Castfest, a one-day celebration of BBC podcasts. Producers: Sam Chantarasak and James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: BBC. Kim Darroch talked to Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman at BBC Maida Vale Studios.

People in this episode

Hosts: Asma Khalid, Tristan Redman

Guest: Lord Kim Darroch

Topics covered

• US-UK relations
• diplomacy
• royalty
• international relations
• current events

Keywords

• special relationship
• US
• UK
• King Charles
• Lord Kim Darroch
• diplomacy
• BBC
• Maida Vale Studios

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC

Places: America, London

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