Any Questions? and Any Answers?
BBC Radio 4
Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.
Episodes
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Jan 17, 2026 • 40min
AA: Political Parties, Transport Investment, Artificial Intelligence
Have your say on the issues raised on Any Questions?
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Jan 16, 2026 • 52min
AQ: Mothin Ali, Lord Elliott, Kate Nicholls, Emily Thornberry MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Marsden Mechanics, Huddersfield.
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Jan 10, 2026 • 40min
Trump, Grok
The discussion dives into Trump's role as a US ally and the moral implications of his foreign policy, especially concerning Greenland and Venezuela. Callers passionately debate the effectiveness of international organizations like NATO and the UN in protecting sovereignty. Concerns about the UK’s reliance on US security emerge, alongside hypothetical military responses to threats. The conversation shifts to Grok's controversial AI tech allowing non-consensual image edits, prompting debates on regulation and legal challenges in addressing this modern issue.
Jan 9, 2026 • 52min
AQ: Gerard Baker; Baroness Fall; Andrew Fisher & Baroness Hazarika
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from M Shed, Bristol.
Nov 21, 2025 • 52min
AQ: Hilary Benn MP, Declan Kearney MLA, Peter Martin MLA, Allison Morris
In this lively discussion, Hilary Benn MP, an experienced Labour politician, debates the implications of Covid-19 decision-making failures. Declan Kearney MLA shares Sinn Féin's perspective on governance, while Peter Martin MLA defends unionist viewpoints on power sharing. Journalist Allison Morris highlights the pandemic's social impact on vulnerable communities. The panel explores contentious topics like immigration, Ukraine's sovereignty, and the future of power-sharing in Northern Ireland, culminating in a spirited exchange of contrasting political visions.
Nov 14, 2025 • 52min
AQ: Baroness Bennett, Kate Ferguson, David Simmonds MP, Baroness Smith
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Majestic Wine headquarters in Watford
Nov 7, 2025 • 52min
AQ: Andrew Bowie MP, Lesley Riddoch, Michael Shanks MP, Pete Wishart MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Dundee Bairns warehouse in Dundee
Oct 24, 2025 • 55min
AQ:Mims Davies MP. Lindsey German, Stop The War. Georgia Gould MP. Isabel Hardman, The Spectator.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from All Saints Weston Church Esher
Oct 10, 2025 • 52min
AQ: David Blair, Baroness Coffey, Bobby Dean MP, Kim Leadbeater MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from York St John University.
Sep 19, 2025 • 52min
Sarah Elliot, Nigel Huddleston, Alison McGovern, Calum Miller
Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from Stourbridge
