Podcasts of the week: Coronavirus Newscast, Soundtracking and Secret Leaders

What should you be listening to during lockdown? Here are our latest recommendations.
By Yvette Huddleston
Published 20th Apr 2020, 16:45 BST
Laura Kuenssberg is a regular presenter on the Coronavirus Newscast.,Laura Kuenssberg is a regular presenter on the Coronavirus Newscast.,
Laura Kuenssberg is a regular presenter on the Coronavirus Newscast.,

Coronavirus Newscast

Available on BBC Sounds

It’s entirely understandable that you may prefer to steer clear of too much news about the current pandemic, but if you are looking for quality journalism, well-informed debate, analysis and clarification on various issues connected to the crisis, then this is a good place to start.

Every day, Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Fergus Walsh and Chris Mason bring you the latest news on Covid-19 in the UK.

Soundtracking

Available on Spotify and Apple

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If you are a film buff interested in music, then this weekly podcast is perfect for you. Edith Bowman, right, chats with directors, actors and composers about music that has inspired them and how they use music in their films. Their conversation is intercut with snippets of soundtracks and clips of the movies discussed. Recent guests include Sharon Horgan, Tim Burton, Todd Haynes and Bruce Springsteen.

Secret Leaders

Available on Spotify and Apple

One of the UK’s most popular business podcasts, Secret Leaders has launched a new crisis series, exploring a wide range of industries and focussing on the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic is having on businesses. The upcoming series will be highlighting a number of sectors that have been affected by coronavirus including hospitality, education, entertainment, social media and travel.

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