# What makes a great news theme tune?

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Podcast: [Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matt-chorley-s-urgent-questions-7573040)
Published: 2026-04-24T15:29:00+00:00
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What makes a great news theme tune? Why do journalists love the White House correspondent's dinner? Which MPs have the most popular names? Who will be the MMP for East Grinstead and Uckfield? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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