About the Show
International award-winning broadcaster and journalist Charles Fletcher presents The Week in Holyrood from Caledonia Media.
The programme covers Scotland’s parliaments in Edinburgh and London and brings an insight into the issues that affect us all. Formerly with the BBC World Service and Sky News, Charles produces and presents radio and TV programmes and journalism training worldwide.
He’s interviewed the UK’s prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher, all of Scotland’s first ministers, Nelson Mandela, Rev Jesse Jackson, Kofi Annan and Barack Obama. He helped knock down the Berlin Wall. Away from journalism, he is a qualified Master Popcorn Maker, learned in Chicago.
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It’s an emotional special edition of The Week in Holyrood as Nicola Sturgeon steps down as First Minister. And as our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher reports, Nicola Sturgeon’s time in office will be defined by how she led the country through Covid … Catch up on the newest edition of The Week in Holyrood with Charles Fletcher, […] […]
In The Week in Holyrood with Charles Fletcher – further fiasco with the ferries as they are delayed again and their bosses get a bonus. Also this week, we exclusively reveal Scotland will get two Investment Zones from the UK Government … Don’t miss this week’s edition of The Week in Holyrood with Charles Fletcher, […] […]
Scotland’s rural communities are being disrupted by failing ferries and cancelled flights. Our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher updates on the transport chaos for the islands. Also this week, Andrew Marr on how Nicola Sturgeon’s departure could help Keir Starmer. And the latest on the SNP leadership race … Hear this week’s edition of The Week in Holyrood […] […]
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney has resigned. As our Parliamentary Editor, Charles Fletcher reports, he is the third big name in Scottish politics to head for the back benches. Also this week, the prime minister refuses to give Scotland a special deal on Brexit – he’s just done one for Northern Ireland. And Andrew […] […]
In the latest edition of The Week in Holyrood, Scotland’s party leaders pay tribute to the people of Ukraine, one year on since the Russian invasion. Also, our Parliamentary Editor, Charles Fletcher reports on the race to become the next leader of the SNP – and the country’s next first minister … Have another listen […] […]
In a Special Edition of The Week in Holyrood, our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher reports on the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. Scotland’s longest-serving first minister says it’s time to go. We bring you the dramatic developments of this week… Relax and enjoy the newest edition of The Week in Holyrood with Charles Fletcher, on Heartland […] […]
In the latest edition of The Week in Holyrood, our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher reports on the crisis in Scotland’s education. Also this week, councils across the country warn of “inevitable cuts”. And we’ve got the latest on the duelling of the A9… Chill out and listen to the newest edition of The Week in […] […]
In the latest edition of The Week in Holyrood, our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher covers the Scottish Budget as it begins its journey through parliament. Also this week, it’s three years since we left the EU. He asks what is the state of the nation now… Hear the latest from The Week in Holyrood with Charles Fletcher, […] […]
In The Week in Holyrood, our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher has the latest fallout on A&E waiting times. He covers the woes of a prime minister who doesn’t have to travel far to find a problem. And in poignant reflection, the Scottish Parliament remembers the Holocaust … Relax and enjoy the newest edition of The […] […]
In The Week in Holyrood, our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher has the latest on the UK Government’s intervention at Holyrood. The Scottish Secretary has blocked a new piece of Scottish legislation getting Royal Assent. It’s a first in Holyrood’s history … Don’t miss the latest from The Week in Holyrood with Charles Fletcher, on Heartland […] […]