Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

Episodes

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  What we know about the new arrest in the RAF base investigation 02.10.2026 11m

  Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today’s episode, Anna and Kamali have updates on the alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford, Burnham's U-turn on Manchester City and Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. Plus, Donald Trump has demanded that Europe release emergency diesel reserves, or risk being cut off from US supplies.
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  Who saved passengers after the mid-air attack on the Flydubai Israel flight? 01.10.2026 9m

  Cheat Sheet - all the news you need to know in 10 minutes.On today’s episode, Sophy and Wilf have updates on the Flydubai flight to Israel, the incident at RAF Fairford, and the prisoners walking free from jail. Plus, they pay tribute to Dame Esther Rantzen, who has died at the age of 86.
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  What next for Manchester City after they are found guilty of financial misconduct? 30.09.2026 10m

  Cheat Sheet- all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Anna and Wilf have updates on the incident at RAF Fairford, Manchester City being found guilty of arranging “sham contracts” to their advantage, and Andy Burnham’s speech at the Labour Party conference showing more than just ‘vibes’.
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  Why could the triple lock commitment be an issue for Andy Burnham? 29.09.2026 9m

  Cheat Sheet- all the news you need to know in 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Sophy and Wilf are live once again from Liverpool at the Labour Party conference. They bring you the latest on the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford after five men are released on bail, why abolishing the triple lock pension pledge could cause some issues for Andy Burnham, and why OpenAI has pulled its latest AI model.
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  What exactly happened at RAF Fairford? 28.09.2026 10m

  They have the latest on the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford, what policies might be unveiled at the Labour Party’s annual conference, and the status of the Orange Order march that met opposition yesterday.And, a English girl becomes the youngest women grandmaster in chess.
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  How friendly was the Trump-Xi state dinner? 25.09.2026 10m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Anna and Kamali discuss the White House state dinner between Chinese president Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s warnings to Iran that Britain will "not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity”.Plus, tickets go on sale today for Oasis’s second reunion tour next year.
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  Should drinking be allowed at football matches? 24.09.2026 11m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Sophy and Kamali discuss Chinese president Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington, for his three-day summit with Donald Trump, and whether the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at football matches should be lifted. Plus, an exclusive YouGov mega poll reveals that Andy Burnham is seeing a bounce, but not enough to win a majority in a general election.
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  Burnham and Trump bond despite "terrible" Chagos deal 23.09.2026 8m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Sophy and Wilf discuss Donald Trump’s meeting with Andy Burnham at the UN assembly in New York, before the Prime Minister hit out at Russia, and went on to announce that the UK will set up a new National Centre for Information Defence to tackle state information attacksPlus, the long-awaited Booker shortlist has been announced.
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  Why is Britain supporting Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Iran-backed Houthis? 22.09.2026 10m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Sophy and Wilf discuss why Andy Burnham has agreed to provide defensive military support to Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Iran-backed Houthis, a militant group in Yemen, as he prepares to meet Donald Trump face to face today in New York.Plus, Piers Morgan has threatened to sue Earl Spencer over “fabricated inaccuracies” in his new book, Swan Song.
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  What's going on in Germany? 21.09.2026 8m

  A win for the far-right in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the far left on course for victory in Berlin. German Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite a 'disaster' in the state elections - on today's Cheat Sheet, Sophy and Wilf discuss what's next for the German Chancellor.Plus, there's more royal rowing ahead of the publication of Earl Spencer's new book tomorrow
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  Has the US committed war crimes in Iran strikes? 18.09.2026 11m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Anna and Kamali discuss a Sky News exclusive - a leak from Downing Street which reveals how Sir Keir Starmer planned to stay in power - and the policies which were drawn up to save him that have been adopted by Andy Burnham.Also today, more allegations from Diana's brother Earl Spencer against the King, Russians head to the polls, and UN human rights experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran that killed at least 177 civilians.And finally, a new cat species is discovered in Bolivia.
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  Why has the Royal Family responded to Diana claims? 17.09.2026 11m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Sophy and Alex have the latest on the heartbreaking case of Noah Woods.Also today, a royal response to bombshell claims made by Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, in his new book, and what does the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates mean for the Budget?And finally, why have Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior been caught in the middle of a political storm in Spain?
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  Reform UK leader in Wales steps down after arrest | Ed Sheeran faces backlash 16.09.2026 10m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Sophy and Wilf look at what will be on the agenda when Andy Burnham and Donald Trump meet for the first time next week.Also today, the leader of Reform UK in Wales steps down after he was arrested at the weekend, and Ed Sheeran faces a backlash after Macklemore was dropped from his tour over comments he made about Gaza.And finally, Manchester United look set to lose a talent nicknamed "Kid Messi".
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  Will questions over how Lucy Letby was able to murder infants be answered in a new report? 15.09.2026 9m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Wilf and Leah discuss how ministers are facing pressure from Labour MPs and peers to cap political donations, after Reform UK received £72 million in donations from cryptocurrency billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne.The findings from a public inquiry into how Lucy Letby was able to repeatedly murder and harm babies will be published later today. Harry and Meghan have moved their children Archie and Lilibet to a new school over security concerns, and NATO fighter pilots have shot down a drone that entered Lithuania’s airspace overnight.Plus, the small Oxfordshire village of Piddington will hold a symbolic independence “referendum” to protest against controversial government plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers at a nearby former military base.
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  Reform 'very confident' £72m donations were legal | Trump talks up Irish reunification 14.09.2026 8m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Wilf and Sophy discuss Reform UK’s £72 million donations from cryptocurrency billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, which are the largest in UK political history, as peers prepare to debate capping political donations. Donald Trump has been talking up Irish reunification over the weekend, oil prices have surged, and Boris Johnson was caught up in a security scare after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone in Ukraine. Plus, the historic East Sussex town of Lewes has become the first UK town to recognise the rights of trees.
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  The world remembers September 11 terror attacks - 25 years on 11.09.2026 10m

  On today’s Cheat Sheet, Kamali and Anna reflect on today’s commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks in 2001. Plus, they discuss how the price of oil has jumped to $105 a barrel amid signs the conflict in the Middle East will not be resolved quickly, whilst the Houthi militia in Yemen have seized the Red Sea port of Mocha, giving Iran-backed militia leverage over a key shipping route. And Dame Julia Donaldson has released a sequel to The Gruffalo, more than 20 years after the 1999 best-selling original, which sold more than 17 million copies.
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  Trump’s $5000 gamble I AI model excluded from UK testing 10.09.2026 10m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Wilf and Sophy discuss Donald Trump’s first Republican midterms convention in Dallas, Texas, including how the president has offered to pay every adult US citizen $5000 if the Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November.Anthropic has declined to submit its latest model of Claude to Britain's AI Security Institute for testing before release, after warnings that AI is advancing so quickly that there is a greater than 10% chance it "could kill all humans" within the next decade.Plus, whether passengers can expect compensation after the shocking air traffic control failure at UK airports.
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  Israel retaliates after UK sanctions | Hundreds of flights cancelled due to traffic control issue 09.09.2026 10m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Wilf and Sophy discuss how Israel will close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem after the British foreign secretary announced sanctions on West Bank settlements.They also discuss the continuing travel chaos after over 1,000 flights were cancelled due to a traffic control issue. Then, why a request to land a RNLI boat carrying more than 100 migrants at the Port of Southampton and the Port of Portsmouth was refused on Sunday.Plus, why the UK has climbed into the top 10 in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa).
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  UK to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements | Farage wants balaclava ban 08.09.2026 8m

  On today’s Cheat Sheet, Wilf and Sophy discuss how the UK is taking a tougher stance on Israel.They also discuss the latest on the masked protests that took place in Portsmouth and Dover over the weekend.Plus, why the UK's third highest taxpayer is switching his residency to Greece and whether Harry Kane can win the Balon d'Or.
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  Chancellor to announce £150m fund for northern firms | Portsmouth anti-migrant protests 07.09.2026 10m

  On today's Cheat Sheet, Wilf and Sophy discuss the chancellor’s £150m fund for fast-growing companies in the north of England.They also discuss the protestors gathered in Portsmouth after 140 migrants were rescued from the English Channel, the far-right party win in Germany and Zelensky’s expectation that the war with Russia will continue into the winter.Plus, the Lottery winner who has given away half of her £115m winnings, inspired by Dolly Parton.