When It Hits the Fan
BBC Radio 4
Topics: Politics · News Commentary
When It Hits The Fan takes you behind the headlines and into the high-stakes world of power, influence and reputation. Each week, it unpacks the PR playbook used by some of the world's most powerful people and asks how the hidden hand of the communications industry shapes what you see, hear and believe. Hosts David Yelland and Farzana Baduel dive into the week's biggest media storms, scandals and corporate crises, revealing how PR disasters unfold in real time. From political controversies to celebrity missteps and brand meltdowns, they trace where the story began, how it spiralled, and who ended up in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Bringing sharp insight and insider...
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When It Hits the Fan is No. 167 in News on Apple Podcasts in the UK today. The latest episode came out on October 28, 2026. A new episode comes out about once a week.
Today's places
| Chart | Place | Since yesterday |
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| UK: News | 167 | ▼29 |
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