In its final week of hearings in Belfast, the Covid Inquiry hears from First Minister Michelle O'Neill, former First Minister Baroness Foster, and former civil servant Sue Gray.

27. 'I Can See The Hurt'

May 11th, 2024 6m 40s

The Inquiry hears from politicians who worked in Stormont during the pandemic, and how one event led to deeply fractured relationships. Jennifer O’Leary reports.

26. 'An Enemy Within'

May 4th, 2024 6m 12s

The Covid Inquiry moves to Belfast for three weeks of hearings about decision-making in Northern Ireland. Jennifer O'Leary reports.

25. Extra: The Podcast Moves To Belfast

Apr 27th, 2024 10m 19s

As the Covid Inquiry moves to Belfast, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Ireland correspondent Jennifer O'Leary about what to expect, as she takes over the podcast for three weeks.

24. Mark Drakeford

Mar 16th, 2024 11m 16s

In the final week of hearings in Cardiff, First Minister Mark Drakeford gives evidence to the Covid Inquiry. Hywel Griffith reports.

23."Omnishambles"

Mar 9th, 2024 9m 28s

Hywel Griffith reports from week 2 of the Welsh Covid Inquiry hearing from senior civil servants and special advisers on the confusion during the first few weeks of the pandemic.

22. 'They Sat On Their Hands'

Mar 2nd, 2024 16m 34s

The Covid Inquiry takes its first week of evidence in Cardiff, beginning with a focus on the loss of bereaved families. Hywel Griffith reports.

21. Extra: The Podcast Moves To Wales

Feb 24th, 2024 8m 36s

As the Covid Inquiry moves to Cardiff, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Wales correspondent Hywel Griffith about what to expect, as he takes over the podcast for three weeks.

20. Nicola Sturgeon

Feb 3rd, 2024 18m 32s

The Covid Inquiry concludes its Edinburgh hearings, with evidence from Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and UK cabinet minister Michael Gove. Lorna Gordon reports.

19. "She Actually Wants None Of Us"

Jan 27th, 2024 13m 32s

The Covid Inquiry hears its second week of evidence in Edinburgh, with questions over the deletion of Whatsapp messages. Lorna Gordon reports.

18. "A Lack Of Trust"

Jan 20th, 2024 12m 58s

The Covid Inquiry holds its first week of evidence in Edinburgh. Lorna Gordon reports.

17. Extra: The Podcast Moves To Scotland

Jan 13th, 2024 16m 40s

As the Covid Inquiry moves to Edinburgh, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Scotland correspondent Lorna Gordon about what to expect, as she takes over the podcast for 3 weeks.

16. Rishi Sunak

Dec 16th, 2023 24m 5s

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, as it concludes its second module. The sole witness was Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

15. Boris Johnson

Dec 9th, 2023 33m 2s

There was only one person appearing at the Covid Inquiry this week: the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Jim Reed reports.

14. "Too Lenient And Too Late?"

Dec 2nd, 2023 27m 17s

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, as former ministers Sajid Javid, Dominic Raab, Michael Gove and Matt Hancock appear. Strong language.

13. "Guided By The Science"

Nov 25th, 2023 26m 2s

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, with testimony from Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance.

12. "The Maw Of The Beast"

Nov 11th, 2023 28m 40s

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, with former Home Secretary Dame Priti Patel and Johnson advisers Ben Warner and Lord Lister.

11. "A Toxic Culture"

Nov 4th, 2023 22m 15s

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, from Lee Cain, Dominic Cummings, Helen MacNamara and Sir Simon Stevens. With some very strong language.

10. "Dr Death"

Oct 21st, 2023 12m 35s

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry - as private Whatsapp messages reveal divisions within the scientific community over government advice.

9. "Number Ten At War With Itself"

Oct 14th, 2023 8m 18s

Jim Reed takes a look back at this week's evidence in the Covid Inquiry, which includes diary entries and Whatsapp messages from those working in Downing Street at the time.

8. "We've Got Big Problems Coming"

Oct 7th, 2023 10m 26s

Jim Reed takes a look back as the Covid Inquiry starts its second phase, looking into the decisions that were made as the pandemic began. With some strong language.

7. "A Wonderful Wee Woman"

Jul 22nd, 2023 6m 2s

In the sixth and final week of the first module of the Covid Inquiry, we hear evidence from people who lost family members during the pandemic. Jim Reed reports.

6."Punched In The Mouth"

Jul 15th, 2023 6m 13s

In the fifth week of the Covid Inquiry, Former Northern Irish First Minister Arlene Foster and Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove give evidence. Jim Reed reports.

5. "We Didn't Know What Was Going On"

Jul 14th, 2023 6m 13s

In the fourth week of the Covid Inquiry, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and former Scottish Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood give evidence. With Jim Reed.

4. "A Witness Box Not A Soapbox"

Jul 14th, 2023 6m 36s

In the third week of the Covid Inquiry, there's evidence from former Health Secretary Matt Hancock and former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Jim Reed reports.