Real Winter is Coming
Top SAGE scientist Sir Jeremy Farrar tells us the regional restriction row is dangerous
October 15, 2020
54 min
175 of 2,000
October 15, 2020
Real Winter is Coming
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Summary
<p>As a row over regional coronavirus restrictions gets heated in England, is it time for a national ‘circuitbreaker’ lockdown? </p><p>Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar thinks so - he sits on SAGE and directs the Wellcome Trust, and tells Adam and Fergus that without a three week national lockdown, winter could be a bumpy ride. </p><p>Chris and Laura are back, too, to discuss the fallout in Westminster from these regional rows - and to explain what to make of Dame Louise Casey’s warning about large scale post-pandemic destitution. </p><p>Katya reunites the Brexitcast crew with the latest on EU trade talks. </p><p>And Chris Mason’s outro hangs in the balance - as we finally decide whether to ooze it or lose it.</p><p>Studio Director: Andy Mills
Producers: Sej Asar, Frankie Tobi, Ben Weisz, Alix Pickles
Editor: Dino Sofos</p>
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