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The Story

The Story

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The biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones. Published seven days a week and ready for you every morning.


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Times Newspapers Limited 2024
Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Can the new Archbishop of Canterbury save the embattled Church of England?
    Jan 26 2026

    When the new Archbishop of Canterbury is installed on Wednesday she’ll become the first woman to lead the Church of England. But Dame Sarah Mullally’s gender and views are already threatening to cause a schism in the global Anglican church. So who is she and can she unite the Church, which has been beset by scandals and shrinking congregations?

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    Guest: Kaya Burgess, science and religious affairs correspondent, The Times

    Host: Manveen Rana.

    Producer: Olivia Case.

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    Read more: New archbishop: Slave ‘reparations’ will not eat into parish funds

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    Clips: The Vicar of Dibley / BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions, Channel 4, The Archbishop of Canterbury / YouTube, BBC, WION, France 24, The Southwark Cathedral podcast, The Church of England, ITV.

    Photo: Getty Images.


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    28 mins
  • Kids on screens: Good, bad or the future of learning? - The Sunday Story
    Jan 25 2026

    It's the debate of our time. How much is too much and what's the impact of screentime for children? With a proposed ban on social media for under 16s being debated in the UK, and children arriving at primary school swiping books like phones, we take a deep dive into the impact, and future, of screentime and AI in schools. Actress and campaigner Sophie Winkelman, a prominent voice of the dangers of increased screentime for children and Ben Gomes, Chief Technologist at Google, who is leading in the implementation of AI in schools, set out the arguments.


    Guests:

    • Sophie Winkleman, actress, campaigner and trustee of charity School-Home Support.
    • Ben Gomes, Chief Technologist, Learning and Sustainability, Google.

    Host: Manveen Rana.

    Producer: Dave Creasey.

    Clips: Times Radio.

    Photo: Getty.

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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    39 mins
  • An insider explains the Beckham family feud - The Saturday Story
    Jan 24 2026

    Hadley Freeman was embedded with the Beckhams when she was asked to ghost write a book for Victoria Beckham back in the early 2000s. Now, a colossal family feud between Brooklyn Beckham and the rest of the clan has exploded into the headlines, culminating in a scathing six-page Instagram statement. Hadley tells us what's really going on here - and why we all can't stop watching.


    Guest: Hadley Freeman, writer for the Sunday Times.

    Host: Luke Jones.

    Producer: Dave Creasey.

    Clips: Sky News.

    Photo: Getty Images.

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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    27 mins
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