Election Night Fever and the Challenge across the Channel

Amol and Nick look ahead to election night, with a run down of
the key moments and the best time to get some sleep (if you
must!)


They also discuss one of the big challenges the next government
faces - whoever enters Downing Street on Friday - what to do
about small boats crossing the Channel. What could the elections
in France mean for any future agreement? Lord Ricketts, former
ambassador to France and former National Security Adviser gives
his take.


Plus the Pod Squad have a special birthday surprise for Amol!


If you have a question you’d like to Amol, Nick and the Pod Squad
to answer get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via
WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 or email us Today@bbc.co.uk


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The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson, both
presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, the UK’s most
influential radio news programme. Amol was the BBC’s media editor
for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he’s
also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has
presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC’s
political editor for ten years before that and also previously
worked as ITV’s political editor.


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The senior producer is Tom Smithard, the researcher is Joe
Wilkinson, the producer is Hazel Morgan. The editor is Louisa
Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths. Technical
production from Jonny Baker. Digital production from Joe and
Elliot Ryder.