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Audio Producer
Poppy Bullard is an audio producer at The Observer. She has previously worked at Times Radio and BBC Question Time.

Poppy Bullard
Audio Producer
Poppy Bullard is an audio producer at The Observer. She has previously worked at Times Radio and BBC Question Time.

The UK has seen far-right riots in the wake of two attacks in recent weeks - in Southampton and Belfast. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
5 min • S1, E1381

An Everest guide was discovered close to death after surviving on the mountainside for six day, after he was left by the rest of his climbing party. What can the incident tells us about safety precautions on the world's tallest mountain?
7 min • S1, E1379

Despite assurances that the men's football World Cup would sell out, thousands of tickets are still available on resale sites, at hugely inflated prices. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Matt Russell
4 min • S1, E1377

Tour that left Dawa Sherpa on world’s highest summit for six days slammed by climbing expert for pushing the boundaries of safety
Sun, 7 Jun 2026

The police's treatment of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed after he had been stabbed, has prompted riots in Southampton, and allegations of a two-tier policing system. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Madeleine Parr Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Matt Russell
7 min • S1, E1374

Annual accounts reveal a £2.8m shortfall in the donations reported by the party in its first year
Sun, 31 May 2026

This week Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Madeleine Parr Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
7 min • S1, E1369

After disastrous election results, the Prime Minister is fighting to save his political career. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
6 min • S1, E1357

There are council elections in England and votes for the Welsh Senned and Scottish Parliament today. What could the results mean for Keir Starmer, Labour and for the future of politics in the UK? Where did the mysterious hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship come from, and what happens next? And has there been a coverup of Britain's nuclear weapons testing programme in Australia and the Pacific during the 1950s? Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer's Jon Ungoed-Thomas, Poppy Bullard and Jess Hayden as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day. **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok @theobserveruk.bsky.social on bluesky Host: Jeevan Vasagar Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive Producer: Gary Marshall To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk Download the Observer app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists
27 min • S1, E340

A law will make it illegal for people born after 2008 from buying tobacco in the UK Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
6 min • S1, E1351

What do the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson's appointment tell us about Keir Starmer's leadership? What are the long term implications of Iran and the US blocking the Strait of Hormuz? And is climate change's impact on pollen the source of our hay fever problems? Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer reporter James Tapper, producer and reporter Poppy Bullard and sports reporter Jessy Parker Humphreys, to decide the top story of the day.
32 min • S1, E328

Keir Starmer finds himself in hot water once again over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. How much danger is he in?
8 min • S1, E1345

Two lawsuits allege that artificial intelligence chatbots, like ChatGPT, have encouraged people to commit harm not just to themselves, but to others. Reporter: Patricia Clarke Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Matt Russell
7 min • S1, E1325

On the 9th March, five members of the Iranian national women's football team were granted asylum by the Australian government, but only two of them want to accept the offer. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard and Matt Russell Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Matt Russell
6 min • S1, E1320

BrewDog was once the craft beer industry's loudest voice. But last week it was sold to a US company, leaving nearly 500 people out of work. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
7 min • S1, E1316

How and why is the war in Iran impacting oil prices? What do we know about the new supreme leader of Iran? And how damaging will Keir Starmer's fracturing relationship with President Donald Trump prove to be? To battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news, Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Poppy Bullard, Stephen Armstrong and Serena Cesareo. Listen to ‘Stephen Miller's America' episode on the Slow Newscast HERE. **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok @theobserveruk.bsky.social on bluesky Host: Jasper Corbett Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive Producer: Casey Magloire To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk Download the Observer app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists
26 min • S1, E319

The US and Israel's strikes on Iran have triggered a conflict which is rapidly spreading across the Middle East. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Matt Russell
8 min • S1, E1310

The case of the Austrian climber who was found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain, has captivated the world's media. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Matt Russell
8 min • S1, E1307

In a new podcast, The Observer takes a closer look at one of the Trump administration’s most divisive figures
Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Today, four years after Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war shows no sign of ending. Host: Casey Magloire Writer: Amalie Sortland Producer: Poppy Bullard Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell
10 min • S1, E1305