About this episode
The episode discusses Brexit, Welsh independence, and HS2 funding with a panel of guests.
Recorded at Hay Festival, Andy asks the panel the dreaded question - is Brexit back on the table? Also on the menu is Welsh independence, the National Conversation and an update on just how much money has been wasted on HS2. This week's panellists are Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan, Stephen Bush and Chloe Petts. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Maisie Adair, Catherine Brinkworth, Angela Channell and James Farmer Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Recorded at Hay Festival A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
People in this episode
Host: Andy Zaltzman
Guests: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan, Stephen Bush, Chloe Petts
Topics covered
- Brexit
- Welsh independence
- National Conversation
- HS2 funding
- comedy
Keywords
- Brexit
- Welsh independence
- HS2
- comedy
- panel discussion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4, HS2
Places: Hay Festival, Wales
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