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Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 23:00 BST · 1h · 3 stories · 10 annotated moments · 54 of 60 min on news stories (89%)

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The broadcast led with the death of Dolly Parton at the age of 80, detailing her legacy including her Imagination Library literacy program which distributed over 300 million books, her songwriting achievements such as writing 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You' in one session, and her 11 world records. The programme reported that flags at the White House and other federal buildings were lowered to half-mast in her honour, and that the Empire State Building was set to glow in pink glitter as a tribute. Tributes from figures like Jane Fonda and Andrew Lloyd Webber were also mentioned.

The show then reviewed upcoming newspaper front pages, which were largely devoted to Parton, but also featured stories about Prime Minister Andy Burnham being warned of a possible Russian attack on the UK, and the CIA director's rare visit to Moscow. Panellists discussed the implications of the UK's support for Ukraine, including the sharing of missile blueprints, and debated the seriousness of the threats. Later, a think tank proposal to raise taxes on wealthy pensioners to help public finances was covered, with discussion on the fairness of such a measure.

The programme also included reaction from Americans in Orlando, Florida, who expressed sadness at Parton's passing and highlighted her charity work and impact on the country.

  1. 0:00
    Story begins Dolly Parton dies at age 80
  2. 37:13
    Story begins CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly travels to Moscow for talks
  3. 37:13

    Claim CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly travels to Moscow for talks

    The Daily Mail front page warned that Britain should prepare for a Russian attack.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 37:13-37:21

  4. 37:48

    Claim CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly travels to Moscow for talks

    The Prime Minister gave missile blueprints to Zelensky during a visit.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 37:48-37:54

  5. 38:14

    Claim CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly travels to Moscow for talks

    CIA Director John Ratcliffe was in Moscow on his first known official visit.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 38:14-38:23

  6. 38:14

    Claim CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly travels to Moscow for talks

    CIA Director John Ratcliffe was in Moscow on his first known official visit.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 38:14-38:23

  7. 39:32

    Claim CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly travels to Moscow for talks

    The visit comes amid rising tensions over UK support for Ukraine, including sharing missile blueprints.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 39:32-39:36

  8. 39:43

    Charged quote CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly travels to Moscow for talks

    So, look, it's a difficult thing to talk about this because you always get accused of being a Putin apologist, which is absolutely rubbish. The guy's a monster and clearly utterly deranged and, you know, evil. But there is also the flip side to this story, which is that was Andy Burnham right to do things like ramp it up a bit with Ukraine?

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 39:43-39:48

  9. 40:04

    Charged quote CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly travels to Moscow for talks

    Giving them the blueprints for missiles, continuing to supply them with things that can actually fire directly at Moscow, making a song and dance about that. When our own military appears to be incredibly weak and our own infrastructure seems to be quite weak, was this the correct calculation from Burnham? Look, I'm always very suspicious

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 40:04-40:07

  10. 50:11
    Story begins Labour-linked think tank proposes tax on wealthy pensioners
  11. 50:22

    Claim Labour-linked think tank proposes tax on wealthy pensioners

    A think tank favoured by Labour proposed raising taxes on wealthy pensioners, potentially involving home valuations.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 50:22-50:25

  12. 50:54

    Claim Labour-linked think tank proposes tax on wealthy pensioners

    A think tank favoured by Labour proposed raising taxes on wealthy pensioners, potentially involving home valuations.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 50:54-50:57

  13. 51:00

    Claim Labour-linked think tank proposes tax on wealthy pensioners

    The government was reported to be raising taxes because of benefit claims by people not from the UK.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 25 August 2026, 51:00-51:07

  14. 53:38
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