In this special year-in-review episode of Stop The Press!, Bill, Nick and Rob take a deep breath and dive into the whirlwind that was 2025. From Trump’s escalating tariff battles to the latest round of turmoil inside the Labour Party, the trio unpack the stories that dominated headlines - and the ones that shaped the world in quieter but equally important ways.

Who came out on top this year, and who stumbled spectacularly? The team breaks down the political players, media moments, surprise successes and high-profile missteps that defined the global news cycle.

Tune in for a lively look back at the winners, the losers, and everything in between as we close the chapter on 2025.

This week, Rob, Bill and Nick, look back at 30 years of crossing paths with every British Prime Minister from Margaret Thatcher to Boris Johnson. Bill, especially shares what they were really like when the cameras stopped rolling, how they dealt with the media - and how the media dealt with them. From cool operators to total chaos merchants, it’s a lively tour through three decades of political personalities and press showdowns.

In this week’s Stop the Press!, hosts Rob Chadwick, Nick Copson and Bill Martin break down the latest developments in Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC for defamation. The team explores why the lawsuit has escalated now, the likely legal outcomes, and what this unprecedented clash means for the BBC’s future, especially with the Royal Charter renewal just over 2 years away.

Expect sharp analysis on media independence, political pressure, newsroom accountability, and how this case could reshape the landscape of public service broadcasting.