Shelagh, Iain and James take a look back at 2023, picking through the bones of some of the main stories of the year. They share personal anecdotes and observations from their experiences covering the events that have been making headlines throughout another unprecedented year.

In Part 1:

• The PM’s pledges • King's Coronation • The things Iain wants most in the world • James' strangest story of the year • The Israel-Gaza conflict and its impact • Cost of living • NHS shake-ups

Look out for Part 2 in this podcast feed, plus you can watch the full conversation on Global Player now. Download it from the App Store or head to globalplayer.com