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Topical debate, with political and media figures answering questions from the public.
Hear each week's episode first on the Live News stream - Thursdays, 9pm.
Hear each week's episode first on the Live News stream - Thursdays, 9pm.
Episodes
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Oct 16, 2025 • 59min
Bishop's Stortford
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of debate from Bishop's Stortford. On the panel are Labour's Heidi Alexander, Conservative Helen Whately, Liberal Democrat Lisa Smart, political commentator Ash Sarkar, and columnist and author Matthew Syed.

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Oct 9, 2025 • 59min
Shrewsbury
In this engaging debate, James Murray, the Labour MP and Treasury’s new number two, emphasizes social cohesion and public services. Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston defends integration and government policy, while Zach Polanski from the Green Party advocates for higher taxes on the wealthy to improve services. Zia Youssef from Reform UK pushes for stricter immigration and welfare measures, contrasting with Annabel Denham's centre-right views on spending and foreign policy. The discussion spans immigration, welfare reforms, and international affairs, keeping listeners intrigued.

Oct 2, 2025 • 59min
Belfast
Fiona Bruce presents a topical debate from Belfast. On the panel are Labour's Hilary Benn MP, Conservative Alex Burghart MP, Sinn Fein's John Finucane MP, the DUP's Jonathan Buckley MLA, and author and journalist Aoife Moore

Sep 25, 2025 • 59min
Bedworth
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of debate from Bedworth in Warwickshire. On the panel: from the government, Lisa Nandy MP, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport; from the Conservatives, Luke Evans MP, shadow health minister; Munira Wilson MP, the Liberal Democrats’ education spokesperson; singer-songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg; and Richard Tice MP, deputy leader of Reform UK

Sep 18, 2025 • 59min
London
Fiona Bruce presents a special edition of Question Time during Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK, asking what his presidency means for Britain and the world. On the panel: from the government, Scotland secretary Douglas Alexander; from the Conservatives, shadow housing secretary James Cleverly; broadcaster and journalist Piers Morgan; and award-winning playwright and author Bonnie Greer

Jun 26, 2025 • 59min
St Andrews
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from St Andrews. On the panel, Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar, the SNP’s Shirley-Anne Somerville, Conservative Andrew Bowie, Reform UK’s Thomas Kerr, and journalist & broadcaster Lesley Riddoch

Jun 19, 2025 • 59min
Greenford
A Question Time special exploring the challenges of growing up in the 21st century. On the panel are headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh, screenwriter Jack Thorne, YouTuber TommyInnit, Labour's Peter Kyle MP and Conservative Lord David Willetts

Jun 5, 2025 • 59min
Llandudno
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Llandudno. On the panel, Labour's Alex Davies-Jones, Conservative Darren Millar, Plaid Cymru's Llinos Medi, Trade Unionist Mark Serwotka, and journalist Annabel Denham

May 29, 2025 • 59min
Cheltenham
Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, joins Conservative MP David Simmonds, political editor Ava Evans, and journalist Tim Montgomerie for a spirited discussion. They tackle the contentious two-child benefit cap and its ties to child poverty, as well as upcoming budget strategies without tax hikes. The panel debates doctors' pay demands amidst NHS challenges and examines criminal justice reform, highlighting the need for better safety measures for women and rehabilitation options for offenders. They conclude with insights on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, blending personal anecdotes with political complexities.

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May 22, 2025 • 59min
Dulwich
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Dulwich. On the panel, Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Conservatives' Kieran Mullan, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, barrister and author Hashi Mohamed, and journalist Inaya Folarin Iman