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Newsnight is a news TV series that premiered on BBC Two on January 30, 1980. It has 25 seasons and 4,006 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 47 Episode 82 "Can Starmer protect British Jews?", aired on April 30, 2026.
A daily BBC Television current affairs programme which specialises in analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians.
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4,006 episodes · 25 seasons
Season 19
1998 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago
- E248
248. December 23, 1998
Finale - E247
247. December 22, 1998
- E246
246. December 21, 1998
- E245
245. December 18, 1998
- E244
244. December 17, 1998
- E243
243. December 16, 1998
- E242
242. December 15, 1998
- E241
241. December 14, 1998
- E240
240. December 11, 1998
- E239
239. December 10, 1998
- E238
238. December 9, 1998
- E237
237. December 8, 1998
- E236
236. December 7, 1998
- E235
235. December 4, 1998
- E234
234. December 3, 1998
- E233
233. December 2, 1998
- E232
232. December 1, 1998
- E231
231. November 30, 1998
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230. November 27, 1998
- E229
229. November 26, 1998
- E228
228. November 25, 1998
- E227
227. November 24, 1998
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226. November 23, 1998
- E225
225. November 20, 1998
- E224
224. November 19, 1998
- E223
223. November 18, 1998
- E222
222. November 17, 1998
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221. November 16, 1998
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220. November 13, 1998
- E219
219. November 12, 1998
- E218
218. November 11, 1998
- E217
217. November 10, 1998
- E215
215. November 6, 1998
- E214
214. November 5, 1998
- E213
213. November 4, 1998
- E212
212. November 3, 1998
- E211
211. November 2, 1998
- E210
210. October 30, 1998
- E209
209. October 29, 1998
- E208
208. October 28, 1998
- E207
207. October 27, 1998
- E206
206. October 26, 1998
- E205
205. October 23, 1998
- E204
204. October 22, 1998
- E203
203. October 21, 1998
- E202
202. October 20, 1998
- E201
201. October 19, 1998
- E200
200. October 16, 1998
- E199
199. October 15, 1998
- E198
198. October 14, 1998
Season 20
1999 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago
- E249
249. December 23, 1999
Finale - E248
248. December 22, 1999
- E247
247. December 21, 1999
- E245
245. December 17, 1999
- E244
244. December 16, 1999
- E243
243. December 15, 1999
- E242
242. December 14, 1999
- E241
241. December 13, 1999
- E240
240. December 10, 1999
- E239
239. December 9, 1999
- E238
238. December 8, 1999
- E237
237. December 7, 1999
- E236
236. December 6, 1999
- E235
235. December 3, 1999
- E234
234. December 2, 1999
- E232
232. November 30, 1999
- E231
231. November 29, 1999
- E230
230. November 26, 1999
- E229
229. November 25, 1999
- E228
228. November 24, 1999
- E227
227. November 23, 1999
- E226
226. November 22, 1999
- E225
225. November 19, 1999
- E224
224. November 18, 1999
- E223
223. November 17, 1999
- E222
222. November 16, 1999
- E221
221. November 15, 1999
- E220
220. November 12, 1999
- E219
219. November 11, 1999
- E218
218. November 10, 1999
- E217
217. November 9, 1999
- E216
216. November 8, 1999
- E215
215. November 5, 1999
- E214
214. November 4, 1999
- E213
213. November 3, 1999
- E212
212. November 2, 1999
- E211
211. November 1, 1999
- E210
210. October 29, 1999
- E209
209. October 28, 1999
- E208
208. October 27, 1999
- E207
207. October 26, 1999
- E206
206. October 25, 1999
- E205
205. October 22, 1999
- E204
204. October 21, 1999
- E203
203. October 20, 1999
- E202
202. October 19, 1999
- E201
201. October 18, 1999
- E200
200. October 15, 1999
- E199
199. October 14, 1999
- E198
198. October 13, 1999
Season 21
2000 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 25 years ago
- E249
249. December 22, 2000
Finale - E248
248. December 21, 2000
- E247
247. December 20, 2000
- E246
246. December 19, 2000
- E245
245. December 18, 2000
- E244
244. December 15, 2000
- E243
243. December 14, 2000
- E242
242. December 13, 2000
- E241
241. December 12, 2000
- E240
240. December 11, 2000
- E239
239. December 8, 2000
- E238
238. December 7, 2000
- E237
237. December 6, 2000
- E236
236. December 5, 2000
- E235
235. December 4, 2000
- E234
234. December 1, 2000
- E233
233. November 30, 2000
- E232
232. November 29, 2000
- E231
231. November 28, 2000
- E230
230. November 27, 2000
- E229
229. November 24, 2000
- E228
228. November 23, 2000
- E227
227. November 22, 2000
- E226
226. November 21, 2000
- E225
225. November 20, 2000
- E224
224. November 17, 2000
- E222
222. November 15, 2000
- E221
221. November 14, 2000
- E220
220. November 13, 2000
- E219
219. November 10, 2000
- E218
218. November 9, 2000
- E217
217. November 8, 2000
- E216
216. November 7, 2000
- E215
215. November 6, 2000
- E214
214. November 3, 2000
- E213
213. November 2, 2000
- E212
212. November 1, 2000
- E211
211. October 31, 2000
- E210
210. October 30, 2000
- E209
209. October 27, 2000
- E208
208. October 26, 2000
- E207
207. October 25, 2000
- E206
206. October 24, 2000
- E205
205. October 23, 2000
- E204
204. October 20, 2000
- E203
203. October 19, 2000
- E202
202. October 18, 2000
- E201
201. October 17, 2000
- E200
200. October 16, 2000
- E199
199. October 13, 2000
Season 22
2001 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago
- E249
249. December 22, 2001
Finale - E248
248. December 21, 2001
- E247
247. December 20, 2001
- E246
246. December 19, 2001
- E245
245. December 18, 2001
- E244
244. December 15, 2001
- E243
243. December 14, 2001
- E242
242. December 13, 2001
- E241
241. December 12, 2001
- E240
240. December 11, 2001
- E239
239. December 8, 2001
- E238
238. December 7, 2001
- E237
237. December 6, 2001
- E236
236. December 5, 2001
- E235
235. December 4, 2001
- E234
234. December 1, 2001
- E233
233. November 30, 2001
- E232
232. November 29, 2001
- E231
231. November 28, 2001
- E230
230. November 27, 2001
- E229
229. November 24, 2001
- E228
228. November 23, 2001
- E227
227. November 22, 2001
- E226
226. November 21, 2001
- E225
225. November 20, 2001
- E224
224. November 16, 2001
- E223
223. November 15, 2001
- E222
222. November 14, 2001
- E221
221. November 13, 2001
- E220
220. November 12, 2001
- E219
219. November 9, 2001
- E218
218. November 8, 2001
- E217
217. November 7, 2001
- E216
216. November 6, 2001
- E215
215. November 5, 2001
- E214
214. November 2, 2001
- E213
213. November 1, 2001
- E212
212. October 31, 2001
- E211
211. October 30, 2001
- E210
210. October 29, 2001
- E209
209. October 26, 2001
- E208
208. October 25, 2001
- E207
207. October 24, 2001
- E206
206. October 23, 2001
- E205
205. October 22, 2001
- E204
204. October 19, 2001
- E203
203. October 18, 2001
- E202
202. October 17, 2001
- E201
201. October 16, 2001
- E200
200. October 15, 2001
Season 23
2002 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 23 years ago
- E249
249. December 23, 2002
Finale - E248
248. December 20, 2002
- E247
247. December 19, 2002
- E246
246. December 18, 2002
- E245
245. December 17, 2002
- E244
244. December 16, 2002
- E243
243. December 13, 2002
- E242
242. December 12, 2002
- E241
241. December 11, 2002
- E240
240. December 10, 2002
- E239
239. December 9, 2002
- E238
238. December 6, 2002
- E237
237. December 5, 2002
- E236
236. December 4, 2002
- E235
235. December 3, 2002
- E234
234. December 2, 2002
- E233
233. November 29, 2002
- E232
232. November 28, 2002
- E231
231. November 27, 2002
- E230
230. November 26, 2002
- E229
229. November 25, 2002
- E228
228. November 22, 2002
- E227
227. November 21, 2002
- E226
226. November 20, 2002
- E225
225. November 19, 2002
- E224
224. November 18, 2002
- E223
223. November 15, 2002
- E222
222. November 14, 2002
- E221
221. November 13, 2002
- E220
220. November 12, 2002
- E219
219. November 11, 2002
- E218
218. November 8, 2002
- E217
217. November 7, 2002
- E216
216. November 6, 2002
- E215
215. November 5, 2002
- E214
214. November 4, 2002
- E213
213. November 1, 2002
- E212
212. October 31, 2002
- E211
211. October 30, 2002
- E210
210. October 29, 2002
- E209
209. October 28, 2002
- E208
208. October 25, 2002
- E207
207. October 24, 2002
- E206
206. October 23, 2002
- E205
205. October 22, 2002
- E204
204. October 21, 2002
- E203
203. October 18, 2002
- E202
202. October 17, 2002
- E201
201. October 16, 2002
- E200
200. October 15, 2002
Season 24
2003 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 22 years ago
- E249
249. December 23, 2003
Finale - E248
248. December 22, 2003
- E247
247. December 19, 2003
- E246
246. December 18, 2003
- E245
245. December 17, 2003
- E244
244. December 16, 2003
- E243
243. December 15, 2003
- E242
242. December 12, 2003
- E241
241. December 11, 2003
- E240
240. December 10, 2003
- E239
239. December 9, 2003
- E238
238. December 8, 2003
- E237
237. December 5, 2003
- E236
236. December 4, 2003
- E235
235. December 3, 2003
- E234
234. December 2, 2003
- E233
233. December 1, 2003
- E232
232. November 28, 2003
- E231
231. November 27, 2003
- E230
230. November 26, 2003
- E229
229. November 25, 2003
- E228
228. November 24, 2003
- E227
227. November 21, 2003
- E226
226. November 20, 2003
- E225
225. November 19, 2003
- E224
224. November 18, 2003
- E223
223. November 17, 2003
- E222
222. November 14, 2003
- E221
221. November 13, 2003
- E220
220. November 12, 2003
- E219
219. November 11, 2003
- E218
218. November 10, 2003
- E217
217. November 7, 2003
- E216
216. November 6, 2003
- E215
215. November 5, 2003
- E214
214. November 4, 2003
- E213
213. November 3, 2003
- E212
212. October 31, 2003
- E211
211. October 30, 2003
- E210
210. October 29, 2003
- E209
209. October 28, 2003
- E208
208. October 27, 2003
- E207
207. October 24, 2003
- E206
206. October 23, 2003
- E205
205. October 22, 2003
- E204
204. October 21, 2003
- E203
203. October 20, 2003
- E202
202. October 17, 2003
- E201
201. October 16, 2003
- E200
200. October 15, 2003
Season 25
2004 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago
- E250
250. December 23, 2004
Finale - E249
249. December 22, 2004
- E248
248. December 21, 2004
- E247
247. December 20, 2004
- E246
246. December 17, 2004
- E245
245. December 16, 2004
- E244
244. December 15, 2004
- E243
243. December 14, 2004
- E242
242. December 13, 2004
- E241
241. December 10, 2004
- E240
240. December 9, 2004
- E239
239. December 8, 2004
- E238
238. December 7, 2004
- E237
237. December 6, 2004
- E236
236. December 3, 2004
- E235
235. December 2, 2004
- E234
234. December 1, 2004
- E233
233. November 30, 2004
- E232
232. November 29, 2004
- E231
231. November 26, 2004
- E230
230. November 25, 2004
- E229
229. November 24, 2004
- E228
228. November 23, 2004
- E227
227. November 22, 2004
- E226
226. November 19, 2004
- E225
225. November 18, 2004
- E224
224. November 17, 2004
- E223
223. November 16, 2004
- E222
222. November 15, 2004
- E221
221. November 12, 2004
- E220
220. November 11, 2004
- E219
219. November 10, 2004
- E218
218. November 9, 2004
- E217
217. November 8, 2004
- E216
216. November 5, 2004
- E215
215. November 4, 2004
- E214
214. November 3, 2004
- E213
213. November 2, 2004
- E212
212. November 1, 2004
- E211
211. October 29, 2004
- E210
210. October 28, 2004
- E209
209. October 27, 2004
- E208
208. October 26, 2004
- E207
207. October 25, 2004
- E206
206. October 22, 2004
- E205
205. October 21, 2004
- E204
204. October 20, 2004
- E203
203. October 19, 2004
- E202
202. October 18, 2004
- E201
201. October 15, 2004
Season 26
2005 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago
- E249
249. December 23, 2005
Finale - E248
248. December 22, 2005
- E247
247. December 21, 2005
- E246
246. December 20, 2005
- E245
245. December 19, 2005
- E244
244. December 16, 2005
- E243
243. December 15, 2005
- E242
242. December 14, 2005
- E241
241. December 13, 2005
- E240
240. December 12, 2005
- E239
239. December 9, 2005
- E238
238. December 8, 2005
- E237
237. December 7, 2005
- E236
236. December 6, 2005
- E235
235. December 5, 2005
- E234
234. December 2, 2005
- E233
233. December 1, 2005
- E232
232. November 30, 2005
- E231
231. November 29, 2005
- E230
230. November 28, 2005
- E229
229. November 25, 2005
- E228
228. November 24, 2005
- E227
227. November 23, 2005
- E226
226. November 22, 2005
- E225
225. November 21, 2005
- E224
224. November 18, 2005
- E223
223. November 17, 2005
- E222
222. November 16, 2005
- E221
221. November 15, 2005
- E220
220. November 14, 2005
- E219
219. November 11, 2005
- E218
218. November 10, 2005
- E217
217. November 9, 2005
- E216
216. November 8, 2005
- E215
215. November 7, 2005
- E214
214. November 4, 2005
- E213
213. November 3, 2005
- E212
212. November 2, 2005
- E211
211. November 1, 2005
- E210
210. Ocotber 31, 2005
- E209
209. Ocotber 28, 2005
- E208
208. Ocotber 27, 2005
- E207
207. Ocotber 26, 2005
- E206
206. Ocotber 25, 2005
- E205
205. Ocotber 24, 2005
- E204
204. Ocotber 21, 2005
- E203
203. Ocotber 20, 2005
- E202
202. Ocotber 19, 2005
- E201
201. Ocotber 18, 2005
- E200
200. Ocotber 17, 2005
Season 27
2006 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 19 years ago
- E250
250. December 22, 2006
Finale - E249
249. December 21, 2006
- E248
248. December 20, 2006
- E247
247. December 19, 2006
- E246
246. December 18, 2006
- E245
245. December 15, 2006
- E244
244. December 14, 2006
- E243
243. December 13, 2006
- E242
242. December 12, 2006
- E241
241. December 11, 2006
- E240
240. December 8, 2006
- E239
239. December 7, 2006
- E238
238. December 6, 2006
- E237
237. December 5, 2006
- E236
236. December 4, 2006
- E235
235. December 1, 2006
- E234
234. November 30, 2006
- E233
233. November 29, 2006
- E232
232. November 28, 2006
- E231
231. November 27, 2006
- E230
230. November 24, 2006
- E229
229. November 23, 2006
- E228
228. November 22, 2006
- E227
227. November 21, 2006
- E226
226. November 20, 2006
- E225
225. November 17, 2006
- E224
224. November 16, 2006
- E223
223. November 15, 2006
- E222
222. November 14, 2006
- E221
221. November 13, 2006
- E220
220. November 10, 2006
- E219
219. November 9, 2006
- E218
218. November 8, 2006
- E217
217. November 7, 2006
- E216
216. November 6, 2006
- E215
215. November 3, 2006
- E214
214. November 2, 2006
- E213
213. November 1, 2006
- E212
212. October 31, 2006
- E211
211. October 30, 2006
- E210
210. October 27, 2006
- E209
209. October 26, 2006
- E208
208. October 25, 2006
- E207
207. October 24, 2006
- E206
206. October 23, 2006
- E205
205. October 20, 2006
- E204
204. October 19, 2006
- E203
203. October 18, 2006
- E202
202. October 17, 2006
- E201
201. October 16, 2006
Season 28
2007 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago
- E249
249. December 21, 2007
Finale - E248
248. December 20, 2007
- E247
247. December 19, 2007
- E246
246. December 18, 2007
- E245
245. December 17, 2007
- E244
244. December 14, 2007
- E243
243. December 13, 2007
- E242
242. December 12, 2007
- E241
241. December 11, 2007
- E240
240. December 10, 2007
- E239
239. December 7, 2007
- E238
238. December 6, 2007
- E237
237. December 5, 2007
- E236
236. December 4, 2007
- E235
235. December 3, 2007
- E234
234. November 30, 2007
- E233
233. November 29, 2007
- E232
232. November 28, 2007
- E231
231. November 27, 2007
- E230
230. November 26, 2007
- E229
229. November 23, 2007
- E228
228. November 22, 2007
- E227
227. November 21, 2007
- E226
226. November 20, 2007
- E225
225. November 19, 2007
- E224
224. November 16, 2007
- E223
223. November 15, 2007
- E222
222. November 14, 2007
- E221
221. November 13, 2007
- E220
220. November 12, 2007
- E219
219. November 9, 2007
- E218
218. November 8, 2007
- E217
217. November 7, 2007
- E216
216. November 6, 2007
- E215
215. November 5, 2007
- E214
214. November 2, 2007
- E213
213. November 1, 2007
- E212
212. October 31, 2007
- E211
211. October 30, 2007
- E210
210. October 29, 2007
- E209
209. October 26, 2007
- E208
208. October 25, 2007
- E207
207. October 24, 2007
- E206
206. October 23, 2007
- E205
205. October 22, 2007
- E204
204. October 19, 2007
- E203
203. October 18, 2007
- E202
202. October 17, 2007
- E201
201. October 16, 2007
- E200
200. October 15, 2007
Season 29
2008 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago
- E248
248. December 19, 2008
Finale - E247
247. December 18, 2008
- E246
246. December 17, 2008
- E245
245. December 16, 2008
- E244
244. December 15, 2008
- E243
243. December 12, 2008
- E242
242. December 11, 2008
- E241
241. December 10, 2008
- E240
240. December 9, 2008
- E239
239. December 8, 2008
- E238
238. December 5, 2008
- E237
237. December 4, 2008
- E236
236. December 3, 2008
- E235
235. December 2, 2008
- E234
234. December 1, 2008
- E233
233. November 28, 2008
- E232
232. November 27, 2008
- E231
231. November 26, 2008
- E230
230. November 25, 2008
- E229
229. November 24, 2008
- E228
228. November 21, 2008
- E227
227. November 20, 2008
- E226
226. November 19, 2008
- E225
225. November 18, 2008
- E224
224. November 17, 2008
- E223
223. November 14, 2008
- E222
222. November 13, 2008
- E221
221. November 12, 2008
- E220
220. November 11, 2008
- E219
219. November 10, 2008
- E218
218. November 7, 2008
- E217
217. November 6, 2008
- E216
216. November 5, 2008
- E215
215. November 4, 2008
- E214
214. November 3, 2008
- E213
213. October 31, 2008
- E212
212. October 30, 2008
- E211
211. October 29, 2008
- E210
210. October 28, 2008
- E209
209. October 27, 2008
- E208
208. October 24, 2008
- E207
207. October 23, 2008
- E206
206. October 22, 2008
- E205
205. October 21, 2008
- E204
204. October 20, 2008
- E203
203. October 17, 2008
- E202
202. October 16, 2008
- E201
201. October 15, 2008
- E200
200. October 14, 2008
- E199
199. October 13, 2008
Season 30
2009 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
- E245
245. December 18, 2009
Finale - E244
244. December 17, 2009
- E243
243. December 16, 2009
- E242
242. December 15, 2009
- E241
241. December 14, 2009
- E239
239. December 10, 2009
- E238
238. December 9, 2009
- E237
237. December 8, 2009
- E236
236. December 7, 2009
- E235
235. December 4, 2009
- E234
234. December 3, 2009
- E233
233. December 2, 2009
- E232
232. December 1, 2009
- E231
231. November 30, 2009
- E230
230. November 27, 2009
- E229
229. November 26, 2009
- E228
228. November 25, 2009
- E227
227. November 24, 2009
- E226
226. November 23, 2009
- E225
225. November 20, 2009
- E224
224. November 19, 2009
- E222
222. November 17, 2009
- E221
221. November 16, 2009
- E220
220. November 13, 2009
- E219
219. November 12, 2009
- E217
217. November 10, 2009
- E216
216. November 9, 2009
- E215
215. November 6, 2009
- E214
214. November 5, 2009
- E212
212. November 3, 2009
- E211
211. November 2, 2009
- E210
210. October 30, 2009
- E209
209. October 29, 2009
- E207
207. October 27, 2009
- E206
206. October 26, 2009
- E205
205. October 23, 2009
- E204
204. October 22, 2009
- E203
203. October 21, 2009
- E202
202. October 20, 2009
- E201
201. October 19, 2009
- E200
200. October 16, 2009
- E199
199. October 15, 2009
- E197
197. October 13, 2009
- E196
196. October 12, 2009
- E195
195. October 9, 2009
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194. October 8, 2009
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192. October 6, 2009
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191. October 5, 2009
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189. October 1, 2009
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188. September 30, 2009
Season 31
2010 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
- E250
250. December 17, 2010
Finale - E249
249. December 16, 2010
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248. December 15, 2010
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247. December 14, 2010
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246. December 13, 2010
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245. December 10, 2010
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244. December 9, 2010
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243. December 8, 2010
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242. December 7, 2010
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241. December 6, 2010
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240. December 3, 2010
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239. December 2, 2010
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238. December 1, 2010
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237. November 30, 2010
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236. November 29, 2010
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235. November 26, 2010
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234. November 25, 2010
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233. November 24, 2010
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232. November 23, 2010
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231. November 22, 2010
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230. November 19, 2010
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229. November 18, 2010
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228. November 17, 2010
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227. November 16, 2010
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226. November 15, 2010
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225. November 12, 2010
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224. November 11, 2010
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223. November 10, 2010
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222. November 9, 2010
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221. November 8, 2010
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220. November 5, 2010
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219. November 4, 2010
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218. November 3, 2010
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217. November 2, 2010
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216. November 1, 2010
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215. October 29, 2010
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214. October 28, 2010
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213. October 27, 2010
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212. October 26, 2010
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210. October 22, 2010
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209. October 21, 2010
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208. October 20, 2010
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207. October 19, 2010
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206. October 18, 2010
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205. October 15, 2010
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204. October 14, 2010
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203. October 13, 2010
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202. October 12, 2010
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201. October 11, 2010
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200. October 8, 2010
Season 32
2011 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
- E84
84. April 29, 2011
Finale - E83
83. April 28, 2011
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82. April 27, 2011
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81. April 26, 2011
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80. April 25, 2011
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79. April 22, 2011
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78. April 21, 2011
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77. April 20, 2011
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76. April 19, 2011
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75. April 18, 2011
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74. April 15, 2011
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73. April 14, 2011
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72. April 13, 2011
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71. April 12, 2011
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70. April 11, 2011
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69. April 8, 2011
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68. April 7, 2011
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67. April 6, 2011
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66. April 5, 2011
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65. April 4, 2011
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64. April 1, 2011
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63. March 31, 2011
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62. March 30, 2011
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61. March 29, 2011
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60. March 28, 2011
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59. March 25, 2011
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58. March 24, 2011
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57. March 23, 2011
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56. March 22, 2011
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55. March 21, 2011
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54. March 18, 2011
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53. March 17, 2011
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52. March 16, 2011
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51. March 15, 2011
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50. March 14, 2011
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49. March 11, 2011
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48. March 10, 2011
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47. March 9, 2011
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46. March 8, 2011
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45. March 7, 2011
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44. March 4, 2011
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43. March 3, 2011
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42. March 2, 2011
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41. March 1, 2011
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40. February 28, 2011
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39. February 25, 2011
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38. February 24, 2011
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37. February 23, 2011
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36. February 22, 2011
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35. February 21, 2011
2014
4 episodes
2015
26 episodes
2016
1 episode · Last episode: 10 years ago
- E45
45. Episode 45
Donald Trump's business links to the mob
2023
2023 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
- E1124
1124. Does The Gaza Hospital Blast Change Anything?
Joe Biden backs Israel, as both sides blame the other for the Gaza hospital strike and Hezbollah threatens a new front in the north. What has the US President's trip to the region achieved?
- E1123
1123. Desperation in Gaza
As Gazans decide whether to comply with an Israeli instruction to evacuate northern Gaza ahead of an expected land offensive, Mark Urban is in Jerusalem with the latest. Sima Kotecha is in London asking how the conflict has affected community relations in Britain.
E1
1. What's Behind NHS Delays?
The NHS is under pressure - with a number of hospitals declaring critical incidents. Is there a solution, and what is it? As fresh strikes take place, with the prospect of even more further down the line, Newsnight speaks to the new head of the TUC. And the Newsnight panel take to the whiteboard to lay out their predictions for 2023.
2024
2024 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
- E248
248. 2024 review, 2025 predictions
A Newsnight festive special. Faisal Islam is joined by a bumper panel to look back at the political year in 2024 and predict what the big stories will be in 2025.
- E247
247. Mandelson Returns
New Labour mastermind Peter Mandelson is heading to Washington as the UK’s ambassador to the US. Can he cut deals with Donald Trump? With Paddy O’Connell.
- E246
246. 'Gaslit' After Operation by Disgraced Surgeon
In a Newsnight exclusive, Jodee Seeley, the mother of a girl operated on by a now-disgraced surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital, says her daughter has been let down, and should never have been in his care. She accuses the children's hospital of 'gaslighting' her. Plus, is Sir Keir Starmer facing a winter of discontent? We ask Labour's former shadow home secretary and a recent Tory defector to Reform. Insight and interviews with Victoria Derbyshire.
- E245
245. Backlash to Starmer's Waspi decision
Sir Keir Starmer says that millions of women who lost out by changes to the state pension won't get compensation, arguing it wouldn't be fair to taxpayers. His predecessor as Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, tells Newsnight he's 'shocked' and that the government will live to regret it. Also, what happened at the Nigel Farage-Elon Musk meeting? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E244
244. 16/12/2024
The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E243
243. What Next for Syria?
As thousands of Syrians take to the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad regime, we ask the former UK foreign secretary - what next for the region, for diplomacy and for millions of refugees around Europe? Plus, do disappointing growth figures mean further tough decisions on public sector spending and pay are on the way?
- E242
242. Reset on Brexit?
Is the prime minister's plan for closer post-Brexit relations with the European Union more far-reaching than we thought? As Starmer holds talks with the EU Council president in Downing Street, Newsnight asks what’s really happening behind the scenes? Plus, an exclusive interview from Samira Hussain with the parents of murdered woman Harshita Brella. They say Harshita feared that her husband, who's now on the run, would kill her. Interviews and insight with Faisal Islam.
- E241
241. The failure to protect Sara Sharif
Ten-year-old Sara Sharif was murdered by the people who were supposed to be looking after her. The court heard that there were many missed opportunities where Sara could have been protected. Why does this little girl's story feel like one we have heard before? We ask the children's commissioner for England. How does the government intend to meet its target of building 1.5 million homes? Interviews and insight with Adam Fleming.
- E240
240. Labour's Prison Plan
The government unveils its plan for prisons, promising to solve overcrowding and 'keep our streets safe' by building thousands of new cells. Will it work? And could it end up sending fewer people to prison by scrapping shorter jail terms? An ex-offender and a retired chief prisons inspector join us live. Plus, after Nigel Farage bags a billionaire defector to Reform UK, should the major parties be worried? With Katie Razzall.
- E239
239. 09/12/2024
The day's important national and international news stories. With Christian Fraser.
- E238
238. Trump Returns to World Stage
President-elect Donald Trump will visit the newly rebuilt Notre Dame tomorrow, and meet heads of state. Will the former president meet Zelensky to preach peace? As the 'quad-demic' threatens the NHS this winter, we hear from the CEO of an NHS trust to hear how they are coping.
- E237
237. Starmer vs. Whitehall?
The prime minister sets out his Plan for Change, accusing Whitehall of sitting in a 'tepid bath of managed decline'. If his six milestones aren’t met, is he setting up the civil service to take the blame? Plus, French president Emmanuel Macron effectively labels his opponents as enemies of the state, 24 hours after they turfed out his prime minister. With Adam Fleming.
- E236
236. Gregg Wallace 'sexually harassed me'
A Newsnight exclusive: Shannon Kyle, a ghostwriter who penned the memoir of MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace, tells Newsnight she was sexually harassed by him. Mr Wallace “denies any sexual misconduct with Ms Kyle”. Contains graphic sexual language. Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.
- E235
235. 03/12/2024
The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E234
234. France in Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer tells the City that the UK is free to pick and choose its future between Europe and the United States. But are we really inured to the financial crisis now unfolding in France? Also, as MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace apologises for an attack on 'middle-class women', where is accountability at the BBC? With Christian Fraser.
- E233
233. MPs vote for assisted dying - what now?
One of the most historic pieces of legislation in the modern era, MPs back the Assisted Dying Bill. But is this a fight Labour wanted so early into their tenure? Newsnight hears from Lord Falconer, actor Liz Carr and Dame Esther Rantzen. Also, did Keir Starmer push out his transport secretary? Insight and interviews with Christian Fraser.
- E232
232. 28/11/2024
The day's important national and international news stories. With Paddy O'Connell.
- E231
231. Will Chagos Deal Damage Trump Ties?
The UK government is scrambling to save its deal to cede control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after criticism from the incoming Trump administration and the new Mauritian prime minister. Donald Trump's ally Nigel Farage tells us the deal would damage Keir Starmer's relations with the president-elect. And we hear from a Chagossian living in the UK. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E230
230. Are pushy parents gaming the exam system?
As the government announces plans to get young people working, Newsnight speaks to the education secretary about youth unemployment and whether the exam system is being exploited. Israel announces a ceasefire with Hezbollah over fighting in Lebanon. What does it mean for the wider Middle East? Interviews and insight with Faisal Islam.
- E229
229. How will MPs vote on the assisted dying bill?
This week sees the debate on a proposal of one of the biggest societal changes in decades, the assisted dying bill. Newsnight speaks to one of the most high-profile opponents of the bill and gleans insight from panellists for it. Will a new specific criminal offence of drinks spiking reduce the number of attacks? We speak to a Love Island and an Apprentice star who had their drinks spiked.
- E228
228. Martin Lewis Energy Bill Advice
The energy regulator Ofgem announces another rise in the energy price cap. With colder temperatures here, we ask Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis what the latest increase means for consumers. Plus, as the head of MI5 warns of Russian military intelligence efforts to disrupt Britain, we ask: what will Putin do next? With Nick Watt.
- E227
227. P. Diddy: The Trial
One of the world's biggest rap stars, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is behind bars, accused of kidnapping and sex crimes. Expected in court on Friday 22, he's fighting to be released on bail. Newsnight speaks to a lawyer representing a singer who is suing him. And, as staff at the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, the Observer, vote to go on strike over its proposed sale to media startup Tortoise, is this the future of journalism? With Katie Razzall.
- E226
226. Debate on Toxic Cultures in UK Institutions
Nadine Dorries and Harriet Harman on Newsnight. Plus, Ukraine fires UK missiles into Russia for the first time, what does the incoming Trump presidency mean for Nato’s allies in Europe? We hear from former head of the CIA General Petraeus. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E225
225. Starmer v Farmers
Farmers bring Westminster to a standstill with their march against government plans to increase inheritance tax on some farms. Newsnight speaks to a Treasury minister and Jeremy Clarkson. Plus, new figures reveal thousands more pensioners could be pushed into fuel poverty. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E224
224. Farmers' Revolt
Tens of thousands of farmers are expected to descend onto Westminster to protest against Budget plans to make some of them pay inheritance tax - but how damaging will this be for the government? And, as President Biden gives permission for Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russia, we speak to Donald Trump's former security adviser. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E223
223. Free Speech Debate Reignited
A police investigation into a journalist’s social media post sparks the return of the Great British free speech debate. And is Elon Musk's X damaged by his association with Donald Trump - and will Bluesky hoover up its former users? With Adam Fleming.
- E222
222. Trump Picks RFK Jr for Health
Donald Trump's latest controversial appointment is a vaccine sceptic who will be in charge of America's health. Who is Robert F Kennedy Jr, and what does his appointment tell us about the future president's agenda? With Paddy O'Connell.
- E221
221. 13/11/2024
The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E220
220. Fall of an Archbishop
Justin Welby steps down as Archbishop of Canterbury, following criticism of his handling of a report into a prolific child abuser with ties to the Church of England. Newsnight asks a senior bishop if he should have gone sooner. Plus, a backer of the proposed assisted dying law. And top chef Heston Blumenthal on his bipolar diagnosis and why he can't watch The Bear. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E219
219. Crisis in the Church of England
Calls mount for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign following the publication of the Makin review into the Church’s handling of abuser John Smyth. How long will Justin Welby stay in post? Plus, as COP29 opens in Baku today, Newsnight asks what President-Elect Trump’s policies mean for climate change. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E218
218. Israelis attacked in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's mayor has condemned 'hit and run' attacks on Israeli football fans visiting the city. What happened? Newsnight talks to a key eyewitness. And we assess Donald Trump's powers in his second term compared to his first. Why aren't there as many political or legal restraints to check him, and what does this mean? With Katie Razzall.
- E217
217. The power of Musk
What role will Elon Musk play in Donald Trump's new administration - and how will he use his new power? We talk to his father. Who else will president-elect Trump appoint to his top team and what can that tell us about his agenda? With Faisal Islam.
- E216
216. How Did Donald Trump Take the White House?
A stunning political comeback - a landslide for Donald Trump as voters emphatically choose him to be the 47th president of the United States. What happens next for the nation and the world? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E215
215. US Election 2024: Is It Harris or Trump?
The big day has finally arrived in the Disunited States of America. Which half of the 50:50 nation will prevail? Newsnight's election night coverage comes live from Washington, with guests Sean Spicer, Ameshia Cross and Galen Druke. Presented by Victoria Derbyshire.
- E214
214. US Election 2024: Eve of Poll Special
On the eve of an era-defining presidential race, the United States feels divided like never before. Who's in prime position to win? And why does the threat of violence feel so close? Victoria Derbyshire is in Washington to take the pulse and speaks live to top guests including John Bolton, Rick Santorum, Alencia Johnson and Lakshya Jain.
- E213
213. Harris v Trump on 'violent rhetoric'
Four days to the US election, Donald Trump has suggested that Liz Cheney, one of his most vocal Republican critics, would not be a "radical war hawk" if she was in a war herself and had guns "trained on her face". Newsnight hears from one of his most high-profile supporters. And forget the undecideds, what counts is persuading the unmotivated to vote. Newsnight speaks live to Georgia's secretary of state Brad Raffensperger, the man Donald Trump pressured to overturn the 2020 result. Does he fear a repeat this time around? With Katie Razzall.
- E212
212. Harris v Trump: the Final Stretch
Five days out from the US presidential election, Newsnight lifts the lid on the Trump and Harris campaigns, and asks what might happen after polling day. Plus, how has the budget landed? With Jo Coburn.
- E211
211. Will Reeves's first budget succeed?
Rachel Reeves has revealed the budget that sets the tone for her ten-year project, but will it stand up to scrutiny this time next week? Victoria Derbyshire picks out the bones with economists, business leaders and politicians.
- E210
210. Can Kamala Harris win on the economy?
Kamala Harris is preparing to make the speech of her life, at the very spot Donald Trump where told his supporters to fight on 6 January. But do voters care about anything other than the economy? Tory leadership contender Robert Jenrick controversially asks what the prime minister ‘knew about the Southport attacks'. This comes after Merseyside Police announced that the 18-year-old accused of murdering three girls is also facing a charge under the Terrorism Act. Insights from the Newsnight team with Victoria Derbyshire.
- E209
209. Backlash After Trump Rally
Donald Trump's rally in New York is attacked as racist and misogynistic by Democrats. What does it tell us about his strategy eight days before polls close in this coin-toss race for the White House? Plus, how does Keir Starmer’s bus fares hike square with his claim to be looking out for working people? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E208
208. Harris v Trump: The Gender Split Between Voters
Donald Trump goes on the Joe Rogan podcast popular with young men, while Kamala Harris brings Beyoncé on stage. With the polls neck and neck, can the vote split of men versus women tip the election? With Adam Fleming.
- E207
207. Harris Wheels Out Celebrity Backers
Bruce Springsteen, Samuel Jackson and Beyoncé turn up for Harris as the rallies ramp up, but what about the issues? Which ones are working for Trump and Harris? And TV host, Carrie Grant is the mother of four with special educational needs. Carrie tells Katie Razzall why the system is failing in England.
- E206
206. Trump 'Admires Dictators'
Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly says the former president is an authoritarian, admires people who are dictators and falls into the general definition of a fascist. What does it mean for American democracy? With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E205
205. Trump campaign accuses Labour of election interference
Is the 'special relationship' in jeopardy? We speak to the man tipped to become US secretary of state, if Trump wins, about the accusations. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E204
204. Trump: Two Weeks to go
Since footage emerged of Donald Trump doing a shift at a McDonald's drive-thru, we ask if the former president is lovin' it? Our expert panel gives insight on the historic campaign. Plus after an armed police officer was found not guilty of murdering Chris Kaba, who was shot and killed on a south London street two years ago, we speak to a former officer. With Adam Fleming.
- E203
203. Is Starmer a World Leader?
Keir Starmer says Britain is back on the global stage. But with the world on the brink, does he have what it takes? And the government rules out a royal apology for Britain's role in the slave trade. Why would saying sorry make a difference? With Katie Razzall.
- E202
202. Hamas Leader Killed - What Now?
The IDF have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Is it the beginning of the end of the war or is the idea of Hamas harder to defeat than its leader? And Trump v Harris is too close to call. What do the candidates' movements tell us about where they think they need to fight the election? With Faisal Islam.
- E201
201. Anxiety Over Budget Spending Cuts
Newsnight hears from Cabinet sources on worries about Rachel Reeves' first budget. The programme discusses what it could mean for you. And should the NHS fund more weight-loss drugs to save money on treating the consequences of obesity? With Victoria Derbyshire
- E200
200. US Election: Harris v Trump – Why So Close?
With the US Presidential election only three weeks away, it’s the tightest race for the White House in decades. Newsnight speaks to Democrat and Republican insiders for insights on their strategies. Plus, proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life will be introduced in Parliament. Newsnight talks to the MP behind it and her colleague who opposes it. With Victoria Derbyshire.
- E199
199. Can Starmer Be Pro-business and Pro-worker?
Corporate giants descend on London for the government's big summit, promising billions in investment and thousands of new jobs. But can Keir Starmer deliver growth that is both pro-business and pro-worker? Plus, would a proposed new law to tackle phone addiction in teenagers actually work? With Victoria Derbyshire.
2025
2025 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 10 months ago
E245
245. Epstein Files deadline
After a year dominated by speculation about the release, even the existence, of the Epstein files, hundreds of thousands of documents have been released. How much impact will they have? And, 2025 in review with Polly McKenzie and Gyles Brandreth, before a festive treat from some of Newsnight's most famous friends. With Matt Chorley.
E244
244. New Epstein Photos
As tomorrow's deadline to release the Epstein files looms, US Democrats drop a new batch of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. How disruptive could this be for the White House? Plus, a top state department official tells Newsnight that she doesn't expect Donald Trump will run for a third term, despite speculation that he will. With Nick Watt.
E243
243. Halve Violence Against Women?
The government says it's going to empower schools in England to intervene when they see pupils displaying misogynistic behaviour. Will it help them meet their target of halving violence against women and girls within a decade? Plus, a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by the late Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed, tells us what he did was on the 'scale of Epstein'. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E242
242. UK probe into foreign interference
The prime minister has ordered a probe into foreign interference in UK politics; how widespread could it be? Unemployment is up, with younger workers particularly affected. We ask jobseekers under 25 why it is so hard to get a job.
E241
241. Streeting: doctors' strike 'unconscionable'
The health secretary calls this week's resident doctors' strike 'probably the worst thing the [British Medical Association] has done since they marched against the foundation of the NHS in 1948... given the patient safety risks'. After the killing of Jewish people on Bondi Beach, the prime minister says the UK Jewish community here will 'feel even more insecure'. What is the government going to do about it? With Victoria Derbyshire.
E240
240. ‘Britain Should Prepare for War’
'The shadow of war' hangs over Europe - and Britain needs to prepare, warns a government minister about Russia. What does it mean for us all? We ask a former top Nato official. Plus, the Church of England bishop spearheading its campaign against 'populist forces' that he says are 'seeking to exploit the faith'. With Faisal Islam.
E239
239. Collapse of the NHS?
The NHS risks collapse if doctors strike during the superflu crisis, so says the health secretary tonight. Is he fighting the flu or the medical profession? Newsnight cameras catch the arrest of an alleged shoplifter. As shoplifting offences reach a record high, we report from the seaside town cracking down with twelve-month ankle tag on criminals. With Paddy O'Connell.
E238
238. US seizes oil tanker
A dramatic escalation of tensions between the US and Venezuela as President Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of the South American nation. Where could this confrontation lead? And, the mother of TV presenter Caroline Flack is among those to have written to the prime minister calling for justice for victims of press untruths. She tells Newsnight she's been let down by the government. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E237
237. 'Mask up for flu wave'
How worried should we be by rising cases of the virulent H3N2 flu strain, as people with symptoms are told to wear a mask? We ask to a top virologist. Also, President Trump says he deserves 'A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus' on the economy. So why are so many Americans feeling the pinch? With Nick Watt.
E236
236. Europe alone?
As European leaders meet in Downing Street to save Ukraine, President Trump hails the idea he's sidelined them. Is Europe now on its own? Also, Joey Barton is handed a suspended jail sentence after a judge spoke of a 'campaign' of grossly offensive tweets. Victim of his abuse Eni Aluko tells Newsnight a huge message has been sent. With Nick Watt.
E235
235. Trump Peace Prize
Donald Trump finally gets his peace prize, from the world of... football. But how does that fit with his military threats to Venezuela? And, with actor Timothy Spall starring in a new festive film about dying, he tells us why he thinks this is actually the season to be silly. With Matt Chorley.
E234
234. Putin Poisonings
Vladimir Putin was ultimately responsible for the 2018 Salisbury poisonings that killed Dawn Sturgess, a public inquiry finds. The man who led the UK police counter-terror response tells Newsnight that Britain is no safer now. And on the eve of a comeback, on our screens at least, by the UK's shortest serving prime minister we hear from Liz Truss's former deputy.
E233
233. Will Trump Strike Venezuela?
President Trump has ramped up his threats of military action against drug traffickers in Venezuela, threatening to carry out strikes against them on land. We ask a Republican congressman if he wants to see regime change in the South American country. And as a doctor is jailed for suppyling ketamine to the late Friends star Matthew Perry, from the Newsnight archives, we bring you a frank interview with the actor about his addiction. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E232
232. The US in the Kremlin
President Putin warns Europe he is ready for war as he meets Donald Trump's son-in-law in Moscow. Where next for the Ukraine peace process? Four years after the murder of Sarah Everard, the prime minister says it's 'totally unacceptable that women don’t feel safe going about their lives'. Where is their long-promised strategy to deal with the issue? Newsnight asks a government minister. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E231
231. US v Venezuela
onight, President Trump hosts a key White House meeting on Venezuela as a dozen warships and 15,000 troops mass in the region. A Venezuelan cabinet minister tells Newsnight that Venezuela is not a colony of the United States. The budget fall-out claims its first scalp, but the questions have not gone away for the chancellor. Will she be next?
E230
230. What Black Hole?
Why did Rachel Reeves warn the country to brace for the worst when she knew her figures already added up? And Jeremy Corbyn and Zara Sultana kick off the first conference of their party, Your Party, but what will it be called, who will lead it, or will it have a leader at all? With Matt Chorley.
E229
229. U-turn on Workers' Rights?
Has the government broken its manifesto on workers' rights? And the culture secretary tells Newsnight that there is a 'problem' with political appointees on the BBC board. With Paddy O'Connell.
E228
228. Budget unpacked
What does the budget mean for you, the UK economy, and the positions of the prime minister and chancellor? Newsnight speaks to some of the world's leading economists. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E227
227. Chancellor's Budget Perils
With the Budget just hours away, we look at the economic and political pressures on the government, and some of the announcements likely to be in the speech tomorrow. And Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage gives a further statement about accusations he racially abused fellow school pupils 50 years ago.
E226
226. Trump Hails 'Something Good' on Ukraine
President Trump says 'something good may just be happening' with his peace plan for Ukraine, but just who is it good for? We’re joined by Piers Morgan, Layla Moran and former US national security advisor John Bolton. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E225
225. From Reform UK to jail
Nathan Gill, Reform UK’s former leader in Wales, is jailed for corruption over a pro-Russian influence scheme in the European Parliament. Nigel Farage’s party calls Gill’s actions 'unforgivable' and 'treasonous'. How much of a problem is it for them? With Matt Chorley.
E224
224. 'Seditious behaviour'
Comments by Democrats on the use of the US military are 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death!', claims President Trump on Truth Social. The White House has since denied it wants any executions over the row. Also, the treatment of penguins in a London aquarium is labelled un-British, as a cross-party group of MPs call for their relocation. Will the gentoo be liberated? With Paddy O’Connell.
E223
223. Ukraine: Peace on Whose Terms?
Is President Trump about to impose a peace plan on Ukraine to end Russia's war in Putin's favour? And with a week to go until the budget, we ask which party has the best policies to help with your bills. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E222
222. The President and the Prince on the Khashoggi Killing
President Trump hosts Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, and says the Saudi crown prince 'knew nothing' about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Mr Khashoggi's widow Hanan tells Newsnight she rejects that account. Also, survivors react as Congress votes to release all of the Epstein files. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E221
221. How Divided is Labour Over Immigration?
The home secretary says her asylum reforms can 'unite what is a divided country'. But is a rebellion brewing on Labour's backbenches? Also, a woman who survived a violent rape tells Newsnight she was re-traumatised by court delays that held up her attacker's trial. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E220
220. Immigration Crackdown
In an effort to curb illegal migration, the Home Secretary plans the biggest shakeup to asylum rules in a generation. But will it work? And Labour infighting is blown off the headlines as the government decides against income tax rises ahead of the Budget. Is it a sign of strength or weakness from Keir Starmer? With Katie Razzall.
E219
219. Knives Out at Number 10
The prime minister's been assured that it is 'not Number 10' briefing against ministers. But Newsnight hears that explanation's not washing with members of the cabinet and the knives are out for the chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. And after our story last night on the financial crisis facing end-of-life hospice care, tonight we bring you the reaction from Newsnight viewers and from the House of Commons. With Paddy O'Connell.
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218. Trump & The Epstein Files
More Epstein emails emerge and leave President Trump with some questions to answer. And Michael Palin talks about the hospice where his wife of 57 years passed away, and why he thinks Rachel Reeves needs to prioritise their funding in the budget. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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217. Challenge to Starmer?
Some allies of the prime minister say he would fight off any leadership challenge. Newsnight's lively panel debates a night of drama in Westminster.
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216. Trump vs the BBC
President Trump threatens the BBC with a $1 billion legal action over the editing of his speech in an episode of Panorama. How big is the risk for the corporation? Plus, Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips on Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to have her prison sentence cut. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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215. Starmer Returns
Keir Starmer flies back to Britain to deal with an in-tray of David Lammy and the prisoners, Rachel Reeves and the upcoming budget, and Lucy Powell and the Labour Party. Can he fix all or any of it? And Elon Musk plans to be a trillionaire with a robot army. With Matt Chorley.
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214. Chaos in the justice system?
Yet more questions for ministers as one prisoner hands himself in, but another remains on the run. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is summoned to Congress by Democrats – what will the Royal Family be thinking? And The Celebrity Traitors reaches its crescendo, but how does the way you vote suggest whether you are a Faithful, or a Traitor? With Katie Razzall.
E213
213. Another Two Prisoners Accidentally Let Go
The justice secretary had a bad day as it was announced another two prisoners were let go by accident, both from Wandsworth Prison. Why does it keep happening? The new mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, divides politics across the world. And 92-year-old sub-postmistress Betty Brown finally gets her compensation after more than 26 years of fighting. Victoria asks her how it feels.
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212. Tax Rises to Come?
The chancellor lays the ground for tax rises in what could be a painful Budget for voters, will her fellow Labour MPs back her? Plus, tomorrow marks a year since President Trump was re-elected: we reflect on his global impact with a former head of Nato. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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211. Reform UK's Economic Relaunch
With the budget just weeks away, we will scrutinise all the major parties' economic pledges. Tonight we ask Reform UK's head of policy why they've dropped their promise to cut taxes by £90 billion a year. Do their sums now add up?
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210. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor: The American fallout
The royal formerly known as a prince faces calls for further sanction in the UK, but how will he fare in the American judicial system without his title? Matt Chorley digs down.
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209. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
King Charles is to strip Prince Andrew of all his titles and kick him out of Royal Lodge. He'll be known from now on as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. We speak to the brother of Virginia Guiffre, Andrew's accuser. With Paddy O'Connell.
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208. Taxpayers' Money to a Migrant Sex Offender?
Should we be paying a migrant sex offender £500 to go back to Ethiopia? Victoria Derbyshire asks the immigration minister. And as President Trump heads to meet President Xi, how can MAGA make peace with the rise of China?
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207. Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica
The strongest storm on the planet this year has just hit Jamaica. We hear reports of catastrophic flooding and ask, How extensive IS the damage? How low can the main parties' polling go? A former deputy prime minister and a former No 10 director of communications give their advice to the prime minister and leader of the main opposition. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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206. Prince Andrew: How damaging to the royal family?
The BBC can reveal that a well-known photograph of Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell was taken at Prince Andrew's home, Royal Lodge, the house the Prince is under pressure to move out of. The strongest hurricane ever to hit Jamaica is just hours away from the island. Predicted to be one of the Atlantic’s most powerful hurricanes on record, how much damage could it cause?
E205
205. Welcome to Seven-Party Politics
The Caerphilly by-election result confirms Britain is embroiled in seven-party politics, but who will end up top of the heap? With Matt Chorley. And as Donald Trump's supporters plot an unconstitutional run for a third presidential term, how does Vice President JD Vance feel about it? Matt Chorley asks one of the VP's friends.
E204
204. Welsh woes for Labour?
Are we on the brink of a political earthquake in Wales? Newsnight is live at the Caerphilly by-election, which could provide an almighty political headache for the prime minister. Could it signal the end of two-party politics? As the east wing of the White House is torn down and No Kings protestors take to the streets, is President Trump actually keen to be king of America? With Nick Watt.
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203. Will Prince Andrew Get Grilled by MPs?
The prime minister backs a parliamentary committee inquiry into the finances of Prince Andrew. Is the former Duke of York on a collision course with parliament? And the grooming inquiry heads for chaos as survivors lose faith in the process. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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202. Prince Andrew: A Matter for the Palace?
His conduct, his finances, his mansion - the intense scrutiny on Prince Andrew continues. Is something else going to have to give? Annie Farmer, one of Epstein's first accusers, speaks to Newsnight. Also, a US congressman says that the Oversight Committee wants to summon Prince Andrew to speak to them. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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201. Prince Andrew Accuser: Her Story
In a UK broadcast exclusive, the co-author of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, Amy Wallace, calls on Prince Andrew to tell the authorities what he knows. Also, we speak to Marjorie Taylor Green, the US congresswoman who is part of the MAGA movement - and one of the leading figures in calling on Donald Trump for the full release of the Epstein files. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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200. The Duke of York Loses His Titles
Prince Andrew stays Prince Andrew but loses his Duke of York titles and the rest of his royal honours. Newsnight speaks exclusively to the family of the woman who accused the Prince. And as Donald Trump meets President Zelensky for a third time, why is Nigel Farage talking tough on Putin? With Matt Chorley.
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199. Starmer Condemns Israeli Football Ban
"The wrong decision". The prime minister attacks plans to ban Israeli football fans from a European tie at Villa Park in Birmingham over safety concerns, saying antisemitism on the streets won't be tolerated. And "good and productive". Those were Donald Trump's words about a call with Vladimir Putin. But how will President Zelensky fare when he visits the White House on Friday? With Katie Razzall.
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198. Why hasn’t more been done to protect children?
The head of the seven-year, multi-million pound investigation into child sexual abuse in England and Wales tells Newsnight she's 'frustrated' that only two of her 20 recommendations have been implemented. She says it means more children are at risk of abuse. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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197. Gavin Williamson v Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson's decision to close schools in England in 2021 was 'panicked' and 'unnecessary', according to Gavin Williamson, the education secretary at the time. Is he right? Also, in the race for deputy leader of the Labour party, Bridget Phillipson tells Newsnight a win for her rival Lucy Powell risked 'destabilising the Party'. Lucy Powell is on the show to respond. With Victoria Derbyshire.
E196
196. What Next for Gaza?
As an historic ceasefire comes into effect, and all living Israeli hostages returned to their homes, what will happen next in Gaza? Can lasting peace be achieved, and if so how? And, as Prince Andrew faces fresh scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Newsnight speaks to the Democrat who says she's being blocked from taking her seat over concerns she'll vote to release the Epstein files.
2026
2026 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 6 months ago
E82
82. Can Starmer protect British Jews?
After the horror in Golders Green, today came the PM's response. Many protesters outside Downing Street tonight tell us Britain's Jews don't feel safe. And with 200 phones a day stolen in London, we're on a ride-along with police targeting phone thieves. Are police losing the fight? With Paddy O'Connell.
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81. Golders Green Terror Attack
Another terrorist attack on Jewish people in the UK. How safe is this country for British Jews? With Victoria Derbyshire.
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80. King's pointed Congress speech
There were some politically charged messages from King Charles in his address to the US Congress. Was President Trump listening? We speak live to a top Capitol Hill Republican and to Charles's biographer Jonathan Dimbleby. Back in Westminster, the prime minister survives a Commons vote but questions remain about his future. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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79. King’s state visit begins
As the King and Queen meet President Trump and the First Lady at the White House for the state visit, what are the risks for the UK and US? What should the King say in his address to Congress tomorrow? And we're live from Glasgow to hear from voters - and Professor Sir John Curtice - on what issues will sway next week's Scottish election. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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78. The King, the President and the Falklands
The King packs his bags and heads to Trump's America, but is he flying into a diplomatic storm over the Falkland Islands? And stepping out of the shadows: Morgan McSweeney helped Keir Starmer rise to the top. Could his explosive public evidence help bring him down? With Matt Chorley.
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77. Class A drugs from the corner shop?
Criminals are flogging cocaine and cannabis at convenience stores alongside the crisps and sweets, a BBC investigation has revealed. What is going wrong on Britain's high streets? Is your summer holiday about to be cancelled due to the Iran war? We speak to an airline boss who has just axed ALL his Gatwick-to-LA flights, blaming fuel prices. With Paddy O'Connell.
E76
76. Trump's forever war?
As the White House confirms there's no firm deadline to end the ceasefire with Iran, is President Trump in danger of getting stuck in a 'forever war'? Is Sir Keir Starmer losing the Cabinet over the Mandelson scandal? And former prime minister Rishi Sunak speaks to Newsnight on artificial intelligence and what it means for UK jobs. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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75. Is Starmer's Authority Shredded?
What is the state of Sir Keir Starmer's authority - with his party and the country - after days of the Mandelson vetting scandal? Newsnight is live from London and Cardiff, where we also look ahead to the 7 May Senedd election. With Victoria Derbyshire and Alex Forsyth.
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74. Starmer vs Robbins
Does Sir Keir Starmer’s explanation in the Commons draw a line under the Mandelson saga? What will the Foreign Office chief that he’s just sacked say tomorrow? We have all the latest from Westminster. Plus, Maga-cheerleader-turned-Trump-critic and advocate for Epstein survivors Marjorie Taylor Greene joins us live. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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73. Was Sir Keir Starmer Curious Enough?
More questions for the Prime Minister: what did he know, what didn't he know, and why didn't he ask? Lisa Phillips, an Epstein survivor, tells Newsnight she doesn't understand why the PM gave Peter Mandelson a job in the first place and says he misled the public. And Matt Chorley takes a driverless car ride with the Technology Secretary Liz Kendall to talk AI. What happened?
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72. Mandelson failed security vetting
'Full due process was followed during this appointment.' Words now haunting Sir Keir Starmer who had no idea when he said them that Peter Mandelson was sent to Washington after failing security vetting. How was the prime minister kept in the dark? With Nick Watt.
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71. Iran conflict shortages?
The UK could face food shortages by the summer under a worst-case scenario of the Iran conflict drawn up by government officials. We bring the details of what it could mean for your household. And in Washington, Rachel Reeves says the Iran war was a mistake. Whilst the US president says the trade deal with the UK 'can always be changed', is the government’s ramped-up rhetoric wise, and why the change of tone?
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70. Fresh AI concerns
Rachel Reeves touches down in Washington DC tonight for a meeting of the International Monetary Fund, which has just given the UK the biggest downgrade in growth of all major economies. What does that mean for all of us? And it's 'a matter of time' before AI replaces almost every job, according to one of the technology's creators, Yoshua Bengio. He and former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Michael Gove talk about the new AI model prompting urgent questions for governments around the world. Are we prepared?
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69. Trump's blockade begins
Hours into his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump claims Iran 'want to make a deal'. How long will the stalemate last? A British cardinal, who was in the conclave that chose Pope Leo, on the president's attack on the pontiff and Mr Trump's 'bizarre' deleted AI image. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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68. To the moon and back
As the four astronauts aboard Nasa's Artemis II mission prepare to splash down in the Pacific, we ask how the new space race is shaping up. With Nick Watt.
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67. Melania Trump's surprise statement
What prompted US First Lady Melania Trump to make her statement about Epstein? Why now? And 'I see you,' says the UK defence secretary to Putin after three Russian submarines conducted a 'covert' operation over cables in waters north of the UK. But apart from watching them, what else can be done? With Katie Razzall.
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66. Ceasefire?
Iran warns it will respond if Israel's massive attacks across Lebanon don't stop immediately. Can a peace deal still be achieved in the Middle East? With Victoria Derbyshire.
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65. Trump’s Iran 'Deadline': Another Extension?
President Trump’s so-called deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires, just as the President threatens the end of 'a whole civilisation'. But have diplomatic efforts paid off? Newsnight hears from a Trump ally. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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64. Pam Bondi Out
President Trump fires his attorney general, Pam Bondi, responsible for handling the release of the Epstein files. What's going on in the White House? We hear from the congressman who’s been calling for her to go. And, a bereaved mother whose baby was found in a funeral home two years after she thought he was cremated speaks to Newsnight. With Joe Pike.
E63
63. Trump’s Iran 'update'
President Trump promises an 'important update on Iran' in an Oval Office speech. How far are we from a ceasefire? And, the prime minister announces action on the cost of living, but is it enough? With Adam Fleming.
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62. Trump to welcome King Charles
Buckingham Palace and the White House confirm that the King and Queen will travel to Washington for a state visit at the end of April. Broadcaster David Dimbleby says it should have been postponed, while the family of Virginia Guiffre have told Newsnight that they'd urge the monarch to meet with survivors of his brother's friend, Jeffrey Epstein. Also, the Jewish Board of Deputies tell Newsnight that Kanye West headlining at a UK festival is 'irresponsible'. With Adam Fleming.
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61. New small boats deal?
The government negotiations around a new small boats deal with France are deadlocked with hours to go. And, we’ve covered the Nuclear Test Veterans story for years — but now there are growing concerns about the health of the next generations. One son and daughter got in touch to say the experiments have caused multiple health problems across their family. We hear their story. With Paddy O'Connell.
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60. Starmer and the May Elections
Let battle commence! Today, Keir Starmer made the case for why he should remain prime minister, but campaigning ramps up this weekend for a huge set of elections which could decide his fate. Is there any way back? And actor Mark Gatiss on satire lacking bite, the future of the BBC and playing Peter Mandelson. With Matt Chorley.
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59. Iran: A historic shift?
As the missiles still fall, the US says the Iranians have also been sent a peace deal. Will they sign it? And how has the Iran conflict shifted the balance of power right around the world? At home, there's a fresh twist in the story about Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone. We ask a government minister how concerned the public should be. With Paddy O'Connell.
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58. The Epstein survivors speak
Victoria Derbyshire talks to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein in a special Newsnight programme from Washington.
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57. Will ALL the Epstein Files ever be released?
We're in Washington on the eve of our powerful interview with a group of Epstein survivors. We'll bring you a preview. Plus, an exclusive interview with Republican congressman Thomas Massie, who has led the drive for the release of all the Epstein files. Will the remaining files ever be released to the public? And we bring you the latest on the US-Iran war. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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56. Has Trump backed down over Iran?
President Trump calls off strikes on Iran and says the countries are in peace talks and 'could end up in a deal'. Iran says US talks are fake news. Tonight - did Trump back down? Is this the end of the war? Plus, with oil and gas prices falling, has a global economic meltdown been averted? We hear from former US national security adviser John Bolton, and from Republican Congressman Michael Baumgartner. With Katie Razzall.
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55. British bases to aid Iran attack
Tonight the UK agrees to let the US use British bases to strike Iranian sites responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz. Does the UK risk being drawn into much deeper involvement in the Iran War? And a Reform UK MP says mass prayer events for religions such as Islam assert the domination of another culture over British Christian traditions. We'll ask a leading bishop if he agrees. With Nick Watt.
E54
54. Trump: War over 'soon'
President Trump says the war with Iran will be over 'soon', but offers no indication of when or what could lead to the end. As oil prices spike globally, how much longer can the global economy hold on? With Paddy O'Connell.
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53. What Does the Energy Price Shock Mean for Our Bills?
Israel and Iran attack some of the most important energy facilities in the world, sending oil prices surging again. Is this the escalation that could turn a crisis into a long term energy shock? What does it mean for consumers? And as concerns spread about the meningitis outbreak, Faisal Islam talks to former children's laureate Michael Rosen, who lost his teenage son to the disease.
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52. Rachel Reeves on closer ties to the EU
Rachel Reeves calls for closer ties with the EU to boost UK growth, with divergence now 'the exception, not the norm' she says. Newsnight hears from the chancellor, and from Reform UK's Robert Jenrick who wants to replace her in No 11. Also, the latest reaction as Scotland votes against assisted dying. With Faisal Islam.
E51
51. Nato 'reluctance' to follow Trump
As Donald Trump demands Nato countries join him in his war in the Middle East, his friend the president of Finland tells Newsnight why there has been 'reluctance and a little bit of a pushback' to the US president. And, two years after Keir Starmer told Esther Rantzen that he was 'personally committed' to changing the law on assisted dying, she tells Newsnight she's 'begging' the House of Lords not to block the bill in an act of 'sabotage'. What next for the bill? With Matt Chorley.
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50. A new cost of living crisis?
As the war in Iran is followed by price hikes here, the prime minister's cost of living champion tells us some firms are ripping you off. So when does he think the cost of living crisis will actually end? And, as Donald Trump lifts some sanctions on Russian oil to ease global pressures, we ask a key Putin ally if Moscow is the big winner of the war in the Middle East. With Matt Chorley.
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49. Strait of Hormuz: How Bad Could it Get?
Iran’s new Supreme Leader vows to strangle the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump says blocking Tehran's nuclear plans beats oil price concerns. Where on earth does that leave the rest of us? And Winston Churchill's to be biffed from the five pound note. Nigel Farage says it's 'absolutely crackers'. Newsnight speaks to Churchill's granddaughter. With Paddy O'Connell.
E48
48. Mandelson: What Did Starmer Know?
The first batch of files surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment to Washington reveals the prime minister was informed of the reputational risk. We ask: what fresh questions does all of this raise about Keir Starmer’s judgement? And as students lobby MPs over the controversial system of loans in England and Wales, we hear from one undergraduate who has wracked up over £90,000 in debt because she comes from a low income family. With Nick Watt
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47. When will Iran war end?
The White House warns of the 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran. So when could this conflict end? Plus, is the prime minister about to face a new backbench rebellion? MPs say a proposed ban on online pornography depicting sex between relatives does not go far enough. Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.
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46. Trump: Iran war 'very complete'
As the price of oil surges, and cost of petrol, food and energy heads upwards, Donald Trump suggests the war is almost over, but then soon after that the US hasn't 'won enough' yet. What does he mean? And what does it mean for you? We hear from Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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45. A Week of War
One week ago the first bombs fell in the Middle East. President Trump says there will be 'no deal' with Iran except 'unconditional surrender.' Is he right? How will this end? And despite Keir Starmer insisting he was doing everything to protect Cyprus, the country's foreign minister tells Matt Chorley the future of British bases on the island could be in doubt.
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44. Is Starmer doing enough on Iran?
With a navy warship still days away from reaching Cyprus, has the government's response been good enough? And should we cut the interest on the student loans system? We ask a recent graduate who owes £72,000, and two of the architects of the current system. With Paddy O'Connell.
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43. Iran versus America
As the US and Israel carry out fresh strikes on Iranian targets, the regime prepares to announce its new supreme leader. What are the calculations inside Tehran? Will a new leader fight on or cave in? And we hear from Parnia - earlier this year she told us how she witnessed the bloody crackdown on protests in Iran - now she fears for her entire family, trapped in a Iranian city hit by military strikes. With Katie Razzall.
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42. Starmer 'No Winston Churchill' Over Iran
As war continues to upend the Middle East, President Trump lashes out at the prime minister. How serious is this falling out? We hear from HR McMaster, Trump’s national security adviser in his first term. Plus, an interview with Labour MP Naz Shah on her family’s experience of domestic violence and 'honour' - or 'izzat' - in Pakistani communities. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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41. 'Big Wave' of Iran Strikes Coming
As President Trump says the 'big wave' of strikes on Iran is still to come, we ask what is the US plan and is this conflict escalating? With an expert panel of former cabinet minister Michael Gove, Your Party's Jeremy Corbyn and Middle East expert Dr Sanam Vakil. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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40. Is Starmer in trouble?
After the Green's by-election triumph, one Labour MP texts our presenter just 'KMG' - Keir must go. How much trouble is the prime minister in? And what can the Gorton and Denton by-election tell us about what to expect in the upcoming Welsh, Scottish and local elections in May? With Matt Chorley.
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39. A Landmark By-Election?
our by-election night starts here. We've got a top class political panel with Greens leader Zack Polanski, and the party chairs of Labour and Reform. Who’s confident - and whose momentum’s about to stall? And Nick Watt is at the Gorton & Denton count with the latest from the parties as the votes pile up. With Paddy O'Connell.
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38. Student Loan Reform?
Four weeks ago Newsnight shone a light on the student loan system. Tonight, we hear change could be coming through the government. We ask a 29-year-old biochemistry graduate with a six-figure debt how Rachel Reeves could help him. With Victoria Derbyshire
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37. Nuclear test veterans: the search for the truth
Since Christmas, 30 British veterans who witnessed nuclear testing in the 1950s and 60s have died. Christmas was when they were expecting a government report that might have given them some answers. We return to the testimony of two nuclear veterans who witnessed multiple bombs being detonated. Will they find out the truth? Plus, we hear from the voters of Gorton and Denton, ahead of the consequential by-election this Thursday. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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36. Mandelson arrested
Lord Mandelson is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Conservatives say it's 'the defining moment of Keir Starmer's premiership'. Is it? Lord Mandelson denies all wrongdoing. Plus, a racial slur at the BAFTA Film Awards by a guest with Tourette's syndrome. We discuss live in the studio. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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35. Andrew's Claim to the Throne?
A new move which would prevent Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from ever becoming king. The government considers removing eighth in line to the throne Andrew from the royal line of succession. Historian David Olusoga explains its historical significance. And there's a major blow for president Trump as the Supreme Court justices strike down his sweeping tariffs. He calls them 'fools and lapdogs'. A close ally of his, Anna Paulina Luna, talks to Newsnight. With Nick Watt
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34. Andrew Arrested
After the news of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, we speak exclusively to the family of the woman who first made accusations of wrongdoing against him. And we speak to the historian and friend of King Charles, Jonathan Dimbleby, on just how deep a crisis this is for the monarchy. With Paddy O'Connell
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33. What did the police know?
The Metropolitan Police is carrying out 'initial inquiries' into allegations relating to close protection officers formerly assigned to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. And, Epstein's ranch in New Mexico has now officially become the focus of a new investigation into the possible trafficking and abuse of victims. We talk to the legislator who has instigated what is being called a 'truth commission'. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Season 2011
50 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
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196. 14/10/2011
The news that Liam Fox has resigned as defence secretary has changed our plans for the programme. We will no longer be running a piece on how proposed changes to planning regulations might affect urban areas and speaking to Lord Rogers about this issue. Instead the whole programme is devoted to Dr Fox's resignation, the events that led up to it, the questions that remain and where this leaves the government. We will have analysis from our Defence editor Mark Urban and reporters David Grossman and Richard Watson. And we will be joined on the programme by guests including shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy, former head of the British Army General Sir Mike Jackson, and journalists Fraser Nelson and Miranda Green.
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195. 13/10/2011
The independent watchdog for health and social care says a fifth of NHS hospitals are breaking the law, when it comes to properly feeding and treating elderly patients. The Care Quality Commission visited 100 hospitals, and found cause for concern at more than half of them. Tonight we examine what was said and how much of this a reflection of how the elderly are treated in Britain more generally. Peter Marshall has a report looking into who are the backers who raised funds to pay for Adam Werritty to act as Defence Secretary Liam Fox's adviser, and David Grossman will have the latest developments on the story. We have a live interview with former Barnsley MP Eric Illsley who was jailed for expenses fraud. Susan Watts reports on the new obesity strategy for England in which the government has tried to stress the importance of personal responsibility. And we have a report on how garments labelled "designed in Scotland" and sold by UK high street chain Edinburgh Woollen Mill are actually being made by North Korean labour in Mongolian factories.
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194. 12/10/2011
UK unemployment has risen to a 17-year high of 2.57 million, according to official figures. Tonight Joe Lynam will give us his take on those figures, the Eurozone crisis and Barroso's plan. Jeremy will be joined by former Belgian PM Guy Verhofstadt and editor-in-chief at The Economist, John Micklethwait. Jonny Dymond will be asking members of the Mormon Church how they think they are viewed by the rest of the United States, and asseses the likelihood that one of their faithful could be elected the next president. And ahead of the start of Lord Justice Leveson's inquiry on phone hacking, Steve Coogan will join us live in the studio. That and more at 2230 on BBC Two.
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193. 11/10/2011
David Cameron says he wants his to be "the greenest government ever", but last week Chancellor George Osborne sparked anger among environmentalists when he told the Conservative Party conference the UK would cut emissions no faster than others in Europe, and environmental measures would not be taken at the expense of British business. And MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee have warned today that the government's "schizophrenic attitude" to climate change is undermining investor confidence in low-carbon industries. Tonight Susan Watts examines whether the green agenda is being watered down and we will debate the issues in the studio. US "supercop" Bill Bratton, who has gained a reputation for introducing bold measures to reduce crime in New York, Boston and Los Angeles, is in London to take part in a government conference on how to tackle riots and disorder and has given us an interview. We report on the jailing of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko for seven years, whom a judge ruled had criminally exceeded her powers when she signed a gas deal with Russia in 2009. Mrs Tymoshenko said the charges were politically motivated. And the EU said it was disappointed with the verdict, and that Kiev's handling of the case risked deep implications for its hopes of EU integration. Plus, Stephen Smith has been to talk to former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher about the Manchester riots, the coalition and the passing of Cool Britannia.
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192. 10/10/2011
Defence Secretary Liam Fox has told MPs that he met his friend Adam Werritty 22 times at the Ministry of Defence and 18 times on foreign trips. Mr Fox also said that Mr Werritty, who has no government role or national security clearance, had not been involved in defence procurement issues. Tonight, we'll examine whether the Defence Secretary is guilty of impropriety or simply made some minor errors of judgement. Following the violence which killed twenty-four people at a rally of Coptic Christians in Cairo at the weekend, Tim Whewell will ask if attacks against Christians in Egypt are becoming worse in post-revolutionary Egypt, and if so why. You can watch one of Tim's previous reports on this from Cairo here. And Rory Cellan Jones has a fascinating film about whether the education system in England and Wales is failing to produce enough polymaths and top flight computer programmers who could one day emulate the likes of Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Watch a preview clip here. We'll also be joined by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey.
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191. 07/10/2011
Moody's has downgraded the credit rating of 12 UK financial firms including Lloyds TSB, RBS, Nationwide and Santander UK amid concerns that the government is now less likely to support some firms if they get into trouble. Moody's also downgraded nine Portuguese banks, blaming financial weakness. Tonight Andrew Verity reports on the significance of this news and whether the belief that the days of UK government bank bail outs are over is correct. We will also be getting further analysis by studio by guests. And Stephen Smith has a fresh Citizen Smith report. He's had an exclusive look the first wave of community organisers who are meant to build David Cameron's big society and we talk to Civil Society Minister Nick Hurd.
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190. 06/10/2011
The Bank of England has said it will inject a further £75bn into the economy through quantitative easing (QE), the first time it has added to its QE programme since 2009. Tonight Paul Mason will take us through the details of what is happening, why it is happening now and how the Bank hope it to aid the fragile economic recovery. With the BBC announcing that it is planning to cut 2,000 jobs and radically change programming in order to cut 20% from its budget over the next five years, Stephen Smith will report on the wider cultural impact of a shrinking Auntie. We look at the impact of the work done by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who has died at the age of 56 from pancreatic cancer. And we have a report from Mark Easton on mixed race Britain including some exclusive new stats which show that the numbers of people in Britain who are mixed-race is actually much higher than previously thought.
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189. 05/10/2011
David Cameron re-wrote his conference speech at the last minute to omit a call on households to pay off their credit cards. Tonight Newsnight picks through the detail of what stayed in and asks whether his appeal for a can-do optimism at an anxious time for the economy is likely to be heeded. Paul Mason reports on talk of a concerted move to beef up balance sheets of struggling European banks, what is needed and what is likely to happen. We have a strong Lyse Doucet film from inside Syria about the current nature of the anti-government protests. Plus Jeremy talks to musician Brian Eno about art and music in an age of turbulence./
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188. 04/10/2011
Jeremy is in Manchester tonight with all the action and analysis from the third day of the Conservative Party conference. There has been a bit of a catflap over human rights, is it the Tories' claws four moment? (Sorry....) We'll have the annual conference season interview with the Mayor of London (you can re-watch the interviews from 2009, and 2010 here). This year Jeremy asks Boris if he'd consider standing for Parliament while serving as Mayor, and is offered a hand from Boris should he ever decide to give up his day job presenting Newsnight and run for leader of the Conservative party. And Jeremy will be joined by an audience of 70 Conservative women to discuss the reasons for the government's worsening polling with woman, and to work out what more the Conservatives could do to appeal to women.
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187. 03/10/2011
Tonight's programme will come from the Tory party conference in Manchester, where Jeremy Paxman will be joined by an audience of conference attendees. Jeremy will be speaking to MPs Philip Hammond, David Davis and Don Foster. Also we'll be getting the journalist's view of the conference from Fraser Nelson and Kevin Maguire. The main topic for discussion will be the economy and Chancellor George Osborne's big speech today and David Grossman will be giving his analysis of what the chancellor said. Plus Iain Watson will be looking at the European economic crisis amid the news that Greece is likely to miss targets to cut its budget deficit. And as the government announces that it is going to invest £50m to commercialise graphene - a carbon allotrope invented at Manchester University - we ask what is it and why is it important?
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186. 30/09/2011
In our final edition of the week, Andrew Verity will be asking what if anything is wrong with the predatory capitalism that Ed Miliband called for a clampdown on at the Labour Party's conference earlier this week. Tim Whewell will have more on the news that US-born suspected al-Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki, whose death was said to have been personally ordered by US President Barack Obama, has been killed in Yemen. And as Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito's appeal against their convictions for the 2007 murder of Perugia student Meredith Kercher draws to a close we ask what the obsession with Knox is and has it got anything to do with Berlusconi's Italy.
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185. 29/09/2011
A large majority in Germany's parliament has approved new powers for the EU's main bailout fund, despite opposition from some members of the ruling coalition. Peter Marshall is in Berlin getting under the skin of what the Germans really think about Europe and the euro, and we will be discussing the latest events in the studio. We look at the wider implications of footballer Rio Ferdinand losing a High Court privacy action over a "kiss and tell" newspaper story. We have a live interview with actor Mark Rylance about the stunning success of the play Jerusalem as it returns to London from an award-winning run on Broadway - and what it tells us about being English. Plus, as Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah overturns a court ruling sentencing a woman to 10 lashes for breaking a ban on female drivers we ask whether he can win the battle against the hardliners in his kingdom.
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184. 28/09/2011
On tonight's Newsnight Paul Mason will be asking whether Europe and the world banking system is on the edge of catastrophe. He'll look at fears that the so-called rescue plan for the eurozone is already in trouble and will consider what would happen if the euro ultimately broke up. We'll be joined by the European Commission, Johanna Kyrklund from Shroders, economist and former DG of the CBI Sir Richard Lambert, and Peter Oborne from the Daily Telegraph to debate if the euro project is worth saving. We have a film about social breakdown amid austerity in Greece, and we'll hear from our correspondent Peter Marshall in Berlin - where Chancellor Angela Merkel faces a vote tomorrow that threatens to weaken her politically and undermine her ability to manage the debt crisis. Plus we'll have an interview with Labour leader Ed Miliband.
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183. 27/09/2011
Kirsty will be joined by a live studio audience at the Labour Conference in Liverpool tonight, where their leader Ed Miliband delivered a speech earlier in which he slammed big bankers, consensus politics, energy companies and benefit cheats. He said for decades our economy and society had been based on the wrong values. David Grossman will give us his analysis of Ed Miliband's performance later. And in light of John Prescott's comments on last night's programme that Ed Miliband should get rid of anyone who is "not pulling their weight", we'll consider if its time for a shadow cabinet reshuffle, and who might go.
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182. 26/09/2011
Tonight Paul Mason will have the latest on the eurozone rescue plan, which is reported to be taking shape in Washington, analysis of what it means, the timetable and the likelihood that it will work. And we will be joined by a fantastic cast of financial experts giving us their analysis. At the Labour party conference in Liverpool Iain Watson will focus on how the party can become economically credible again. We aren't speaking to Ed Balls as said earlier, but we will be talking to shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander. Plus David Grossman will be asking what the Labour party is for these days, and Jeremy Paxman will be taking up that theme with Lord Prescott.
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181. 23/09/2011
Our Economics editor Paul Mason has just arrived back from Greece, and tonight he will have the latest on the economic crisis both there and further afield. Plus we will be asking why, unlike in 2009, there is no sign of global leaders coming together to deal with the problem and opting instead for "kicking the can down the road". Mark Urban will be picking over Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' decision to present the Palestinians' bid for statehood at the UN later today, despite a US promise to veto the move in the Security Council. And Susan Watts will have more on the experiment results which are baffling scientists at Cern, home of the Large Hadron Collider, that appear to show subatomic particles known as neutrinos have exceeded the speed of light.
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180. 22/09/2011
There's quite a lot of sport planned for this evening's Newsnight, including from the BBC's Sports Editor David Bond who'll be telling us five ways competitors could cheat at the 2012 Olympics. Then we'll be joined live by Olympic champion and anti-corruption campaigner Michael Johnson. Gavin will be meeting the Russian oligarch who bank rolls the Independent and Evening Standard newspapers, Alexander Lebedev. And our Diplomatic editor Mark Urban will be watching David Cameron's intervention speech at the UN later.
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179. 21/09/2011
Tonight Iain Watson is doing our lead story on growth and will be asking if the government is wobbling on Plan A, and if the governor of the Bank of England and other central bankers might ride to the rescue. Then we have an update on an investigation from last month which uncovered evidence that the Ethiopian government is using billions of dollars of development aid as a tool for political oppression. You can read more about our initial investigation here. Now Newsnight has heard from members of the Ethiopian diaspora that there's been a concerted government backlash. We'll be hearing from the International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell. Prime Minister David Cameron has written to the National Trust to try to reassure its members who are campaigning against proposed changes to planning laws - the biggest reforms of the rules since the 1930s. Tim Whewell reports from rural Northamptonshire for us tonight, where a German-owned electricity firm has proposed building seven 410-foot (125m) wind turbines. And we'll be joined by leading businessman and peer Lord Wolfson.
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178. 20/09/2011
Paul Mason is in Athens today. Tonight he will bring us the latest on the crisis in the eurozone and Greek attempts to avoid a debt default. We will also be asking whether a default is inevitable and if so why leaders aren't setting out a plan for handling it, rather than continuing down the current path. The Liberal Democrat conference is continuing today and we will have an interview with Energy Secretary Chris Huhne. Plus Iain Watson will be looking at what the Lib Dems think now about the role Britain should play in Europe, and in dealing with the eurozone economic crisis. David Grossman will report on the tribes that make up the Liberal Democrat membership and look ahead to leader Nick Clegg's speech tomorrow. And documentarian Michael Cockerell, whose latest series The Secret World of Whitehall broadcast this month, will report for us on the allegations that an aide Education Secretary Michael Gove used a personal email account to circumvent freedom of information laws.
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177. 19/09/2011
Tonight's Newsnight comes live from Birmingham where the Liberal Democrats' 2011 conference is in full swing. Iain Watson will be reporting from the marginal seat of Birmingham Yardley where he's asking if the Lib Dems are facing electoral meltdown, David Grossman will be auditing exactly what the party has achieved in government so far, and Jeremy will be speaking to the Business Secretary Vince Cable.
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176. 16/09/2011
Last night on Newsnight former chancellor Ken Clarke said that political leadership in Washington and Western Europe has suffered "paralysis" in the face of the financial crisis. Tonight Mark Urban will be taking a closer look at this claim, assessing what is causing the inertia and its consequences. The Guardian newspaper has said that the Metropolitan Police are seeking an order under the Official Secrets Act to force it to disclose the confidential sources of its reports on the News of the World phone hacking scandal - we will have the latest on that. And Susan Watts reports on an extraordinary trial in the earthquake-hit town of L'Aquila in Italy in which science itself seemed to be on trial as seismologists are charged with manslaughter for failing to predict the 2009 quake in which more than 300 people died.
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175. 15/09/2011
Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures show that a quarter of those charged over last month's riots had committed more than 10 past offences, while three-quarters had a previous caution or conviction. Tonight we have an interview with Ken Clarke about the link between re-offending and the unrest and what the justice minister thinks needs to be done. IMF chief Christine Lagarde has warned of a "dangerous" new economic phase in which bold, collective action is needed to prevent the major economies slipping back. Paul Mason will have full analysis of that and the latest on the crisis in the eurozone ahead of Friday's meeting of European finance ministers in Poland, which US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is also due to attend. And we have an authored film from one-time "Cameron Cutie" Charlotte Vere on whether the Tories are anti-women. Afterwards she and Angela Eagle will join Gavin in the studio to discuss.
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174. 14/09/2011
The leaders of Greece, France and Germany will have a phone conference this evening as they seek to find a way to contain the spiralling debt crisis in the eurozone. Tonight Paul Mason will explain what a Greek default might look like - could it be orderly and managed or are we looking at a Lehman type event? You can read more of Paul's thoughts on that in his blog. As we learn that unemployment in the UK rose by 80,000 in the three months to July and unions schedule a nationwide day of strikes and demonstrations for 30 November in protest at changes to public sector pensions, David Grossman looks at the coalition's growth strategy. Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and someone from government will join us live. And Tim Whewell has been investigating the assassination of General Abdul Fatah Younis in Libya at the height of the campaign against Colonel Gaddafi in late July. With the murder still unsolved, there is mounting anger among members of Younes' large and powerful tribe.
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173. 13/09/2011
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has sought to calm nerves over a possible Greek default, warning of a domino effect if Greece fails and exits the single currency. Tonight Paul Mason reports on whether Mrs Merkel's attempts to allay fears will work and what is likely to happen next in the eurozone. David Grossman reports from the Trades Unions Congress where Labour leader Ed Miliband has delivered a key note address in which he said despite public sector worker anger at cuts it was a "mistake" to strike while talks were going on, and was heckled in return. Mark Urban examines the Palestinian bid for statehood set to happen at the UN General Assembly, which gets under way today. And we speak to Richard Dawkins, evolutionary biologist and outspoken atheist, about the thinking behind his new book The Magic of Reality and his belief in the need to indoctrinate children with science rather than mythology.
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172. 09/09/2011
Tonight Kirsty Wark presents an hour-long special on the 10 years since the 9/11 terror attacks live from New York. We will be hearing from key US members of the Bush administration - former defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld and former Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff. Mark Urban has a film on the US response to the attacks and whether it was driven at times by a desire for revenge. And we discuss the events of 10 years ago and the effect on the decade which followed with guests including Carl Bernstein, Suzanne Vega, Christiane Amanpour and Fran Lebowitz.
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171. 08/09/2011
Is the tail wagging the dog? Tonight we assess the claim that the Liberal Democrats are exercising too much control over the government on a whole range of issues. We talk to former US Secretary of State Colin Powell in the Bush administration about 9/11 and its impact. We have a film from Security correspondent Gordon Corera on the way NYPD and the FBI has responded to terror threats in the years after the attacks on New York and Washington and accusations that they have engaged in entrapment tactics. And we have an interview with Cathy Wilson about her time as the wife of the serial killer Peter Tobin.
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170. 07/09/2011
Tonight we report on the growing global currency war, which escalated dramatically yesterday after Switzerland stepped in to weaken the franc in a bid to rid itself of "safe haven" status - how much of a threat is it and who has the political power to avert a crisis? Nadine Dorries talks about her failed bid to change the law on abortion counselling to stop abortion providers giving NHS-funded counselling to women. We speak to a young man who has been in the Syrian city of Homs, scene of some of the worst clashes between anti-government protesters and government forces, and who was shot during the unrest. Plus, how is popular culture being used to alter perceptions of Muslims? We have an interview with Dr Naif al-Mutawa, creator of The 99 - comic book superheroes based on Islamic culture and society. And Catrin Nye speaks to the creators of Canadian TV sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie - described as The Cosby Show for Muslims. You can read her article about that here, and watch the full report at 10.30pm.
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169. 06/09/2011
Ken Clarke has blamed a "broken penal system" for the riots that erupted across England last month. Writing in the Guardian, he said the "hardcore" of those involved were known criminals whose behaviour had not been changed by previous punishments. Tonight Liz MacKean reports on whether the justice secretary's assessment is correct and what can be done. Also, former News of the World legal manager Tom Crone has told members of a House of Commons committee investigating the News of the World phone-hacking scandal that he was "certain" he told James Murdoch about an e-mail which indicated hacking at the paper went beyond one rogue reporter. In a previous Culture, Media and Sport Committee hearing, News Corp bosses Rupert and James Murdoch said they were not told of an email. And today James Murdoch has said that he stands by what he said. David Grossman will be assessing the discrepancies and whether they are likely to dim News Corporation shareholders' view of James Murdoch and his chances of one day becoming head of News Corporation. And Stephen Smith is looking at some of Britain's worst performing high streets, and with the help of retail adviser Mary Portas, assessing whether they can be saved and if we should even try.
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168. 05/09/2011
Tonight on Newsnight Richard Watson examines if Britain was turning a blind eye to maltreatment and colluding with the Gaddafi regime to arrange the rendition of Libyan terror suspects - the PM has said that allegations that MI6 was involved should be examined by an independent inquiry. Paul Mason will be asking if the IMF's managing-director, Christine Lagarde, was right when she said the global economic outlook had darkened suddenly over the summer, and Jeremy will be speaking to the former chancellor Alistair Darling. Then we'll be hearing from Murdo Fraser, the favourite to become the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives who reckons the only hope for the party to attract greater support in Scotland would be to split off from the UK party. And Tim Whewell has been meeting the high command of Libya's National Transitional Council.
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167. 02/09/2011
Tonight we look into the rendition claims made by a Libyan rebel military commander, which if true would suggest a closer than expected relationship between the US and ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's regime. Abdel Hakim Belhaj claims he was tortured by CIA agents who suspected him of being an al-Qaeda terrorist and then handed by the Americans to Gaddafi's intelligence services. Peter Marshall will be reporting on that and we will be talking to Menzies Campbell and to Michael Sheuer, former head of the CIA's Bin Laden unit. We are looking at the draft emergency measures to relocate terror suspects under Tpims, terrorism prevention and investigation measures. The relocation powers had been ditched by the coalition, but under draft emergency legislation they could be brought back in exceptional circumstances. We will be talking to Hazel Blears and Tom Brake, co-chairman of the Liberal Democrat backbench committee on home affairs. And whatever happened to silly season that period of summer typified by the emergence of frivolous news stories in the media? Stephen Smith reports.
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166. 01/09/2011
Senior diplomats are meeting in Paris for a major international conference on Libya's future. What should that future look like, and will the National Transitional Council and international community's vision dovetail or not? Tonight Peter Marshall will bring us the latest from the Paris conference and Tim Whewell will report from Libya. We have a report from David Shukman on illnesses linked to the dust from the attacks on New York's World Trade Center on 11 September 2001, affecting thousands. Plus we look at government proposals to overhaul planning laws in order to jump-start the building industry and the economy, a major shake-up which green campaigners say will lead to a development free for all and a legacy of blighted landscapes and urban sprawl.
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165. 31/08/2011
Paul Mason will report on the shake-up of British banks, which government sources have indicated may not come into force for several years. David Grossman explains why the fifty per cent rate of income tax required of people earning more than £150,000 a year has illuminated the divisions within the coalition. We'll return to a story from last night's programme - about changes to abortion counselling services rules so that clinics which offer termination services do not also provide advice. Tonight Downing Street said "the discussions currently underway do not represent any moral shift in the government's approach to abortion as an issue". We'll debate the government's moral agenda and its commitment to social liberty. And Tom Heap visits Croatia, home to the richest cave fauna in Europe, which is under threat by pollution and development.
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164. 30/08/2011
Seven people have been shot dead by security forces during anti-government protests in Syria at the start of the festival of Eid al-Fitr, activists say. Our diplomatic editor Mark Urban will have the latest later. Tim Whewell is in Libya and has a film for us about nation building, which sees him haggling over the price of AK47s at a Benghazi gun market. Anna Adams examines the row over independent abortion counselling and who should do it. And Neil Bowdler considers if resomation, a body 'liquefaction' process, and promession, a method of freeze-drying corpses, could offer greener alternatives to burial and cremation. Read more about that here.
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163. 26/08/2011
Tonight we will have the latest on Libya from our correspondent Tim Whewell, who is currently in Benghazi, which for now remains home to the National Transitional Council's headquarters. And we will be speaking to the NTC's deputy leader Abdul Hafiz Ghoga live on the programme. Plus former Daily Telegraph editor Charles Moore has done an authored film for us in which he explains where he thinks the Conservatives are going wrong. Afterwards Danny Finkelstein and Noreena Hertz will discuss his conclusions. All of that, and our Economics editor Paul Mason in the presenter's chair for the first time - 10.30pm on BBC Two.
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162. 25/08/2011
"I was buzzing me, just smashing windows and police cars and stuff... a big massive buzz." Tonight we have a film from Donal MacIntyre who has been meeting some of the young men who took part in the recent Manchester riots. He finds them revelling in the memories of the time when they overturned the rule of law and made the streets their own. To discuss the film Kirsty be joined by a shopkeeper who was trapped in his store during the riots and had to be rescued by police, someone who knows the looters, and a politician. Meanwhile... another confusing day in Libya. The hunt for Col Gaddafi continues, although reports he was trapped in a building in Tripoli came to nothing. It is certainly clear that the Transitional Council are desperate for money. Tim Whewell is in Benghazi for us tonight and Kirsty will be speaking to the Foreign Secretary William Hague. And Madeleine Morris has been looking into new figures which suggest that net migration rose by 21% last year, with 239,000 more people arriving in the UK than those leaving.
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161. 24/08/2011
The situation in Libya remains chaotic with Tripoli seeing running battles between rebel fighters and Gaddafi loyalists, new Nato air strikes, and a defiant message from Colonel Gaddafi himself, whose whereabouts remain unknown. Tonight we will be making sense of what is happening and asking where Libya goes from here with reporters on the ground and experts in the studio. We will be asking how the National Transitional Council can properly establish itself as Libya's leadership with ousted leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi still at large. And what Nato's responsibilities towards Libya's recovery are. And we will take a wider look at whether the Arab Spring is likely to be good or bad news for women. Plus, Citizen Smith has been on National Citizen Service - David Cameron's training programme for 16-year-olds which is to be expanded in response to the recent riots. How effective will a universal programme be at combating the sort of problems we saw a few weeks ago? And how is it different from existing youth programmes, many of which have been facing cuts? Stephen Smith has been finding out.
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160. 23/08/2011
The battle for Tripoli seems to be in its final stages tonight, with rebels taking over Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's fortified compound in the city, one of the final areas under the Libyan leader's control. Tonight we are dedicating the whole programme to the day's events and asking what next for Libya? We will be hearing from key players and our reporters on the ground as we examine the prospects for the last pockets of pro-Gaddafi resistance being swiftly eradicated, for a peaceful transition of power once the fighting stops and what is likely to happen to Colonel Gaddafi - whose whereabouts is currently unknown. We will look back over more than 40 years of Gaddafi rule, asking if this should be a day for celebration or not, and forward to what kind of Libya we are likely to see without Gaddafi at the helm.
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159. 22/08/2011
Robin Denselow will have the latest on the battle for control of Tripoli, where troops loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi are battling rebels. Gabriel Gatehouse will be analysing who the rebels' interim administration, the National Transitional Council (NTC), are and what their agenda is. We'll ask guests - including Lord Malloch-Brown and John Bolton - if the Libya conflict signals a rebirth of liberal interventionism. And Sarfraz Manzoor considers if English cricket is doing enough to integrate Asian players. Join Jeremy at 2230 on BBC Two for that, and more.
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158. 19/08/2011
Tonight we will be looking at the attack on the British Council office in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in which armed insurgents seized control of the compound for a number of hours, killing at least 12 people. Paul Mason will have more on the ongoing turmoil in the stock markets as concerns over the strength of the global economy and eurozone debt continue. And we will be speaking to author of The Black Swan Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Plus, is Sally Bercow's appearance on Celebrity Big Brother a bad thing, or should what she does not have any bearing on her husband John Bercow's role as Speaker? We will be joined by ex-I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here contestant Christine Hamilton and her husband Neil and Jacob Rees-Mogg to discuss.
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157. 18/08/2011
Stock markets have seen falls of about 5%, and some bank shares have plunged 10%, as the negative mood which has caused recent turmoil takes hold again. Paul Mason will have the latest news and analysis on that and we will be speaking to Jeffrey Sachs, who says we have been tripped up by globalisation. Caroline Hawley will report on the call from the leaders of the US, UK, France, Germany and EU for Syria's President Assad to step down over his suppression of protesters, and whether he is likely to heed them. Plus, many students hoping to go to university face an even more intense battle for places than usual as this is the last intake of students to English universities before the introduction of tuition fees of up to £9,000 a year in 2012. David Grossman reports on whether the government's changes - not just higher fees, but significant changes to the structure of the higher education in this country - really benefit young people and whether they will provide the skills the country needs? We have been to the Mossbourne Academy - a very successful school on the edge of the Mossbourne estate in Hackney, which was the backdrop to some of last weeks riots - and the school's head teacher, Sir Michael Wilshaw, will be joining the debate in our studio. And on the 20th anniversary of the 1991 Russian coup we have a Bridget Kendal film in which she talks to many of the key players including Mikhail Gorbachev.
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156. 17/08/2011
Tonight we lead on the surprise rise in UK unemployment, which rose in the three months to June, by 38,000 to 2.49 million, official figures show. We will be asking what is going wrong, the threat this poses and looking at measures aimed at reversing the situation, particularly enterprise zones. As we continue to analyse the fallout from last week's riots we have a report on recent unrest in Gloucester and will be taking another look at sentencing of those involved. Plus, why do some people seem to lead charmed lives? LSE academic Dr Catherine Hakim has written a book on the power of erotic capital which she says is at the heart of how we work, interact, make money and conduct our relationships. We will be speaking to the author and debating the issues she raises.
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155. 16/08/2011
MPs have today released a letter from a journalist jailed for phone hacking, former News of the World royal editor Clive Goodman, alleging senior figures at the newspaper knew what was going on and struck a deal to stop him implicating the paper at trial. David Grossman will have all of the latest news on that story and we will be speaking to former deputy prime minister and hacking victim John Prescott, and former newspaper editor Paul Connew. Amid news that two men charged with inciting disorder via social networking site Facebook have each been jailed for four years we ask whether the courts are being too draconian in sentencing people connected to last week's riots, or whether this kind of sentencing is right and in fact overdue. Plus, across the world, slums are home to a billion people. The rich elite want the shanty towns cleared, but residents are surprisingly determined not to leave. Paul Mason has been to Estero de San Miguel, a slum in the Philippines capital Manila, to find out why.
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154. 15/08/2011
Tackling the "broken society" is back on the agenda following last week's riots. David Grossman reports tonight as Cameron and Miliband draw battle lines, and we'll be joined by David Willetts and Hilary Benn. Paul Mason considers the degree to which gangs can be blamed for the unrest. Madeleine Morris visits Berlin to ask how heavy a price the Germans are prepared to pay to save the euro - we hear from their Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and will be joined by economist Joseph Stiglitz. And was Peter Oborne right when he wrote that the moral decay of our society is as bad at the top as it is at the bottom? We'll debate.
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153. 12/08/2011
David Grossman will be bringing us the news of the day and will be looking back at what's been a tumultuous week of rioting in English cities. Gavin Esler will be considering how damaged the fabric of Britain has been by the unrest. Stephen Smith will be looking at the foreign reaction to and coverage of the riots. And Emily will be joined in debate by magazine publisher Tyler Brûlé, Hong Kong entrepreneur Sir David Tang, and historian David Starkey.
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152. 11/08/2011
Tonight we will report on the emergency parliamentary session, which was called in response to the riots. Will the debate and the measures outlined by the prime minister bring us any closer to proper diagnosis of what went wrong, and how to ensure we don't see a repeat? David Grossman reports. Also we examine the role of parents and whether lack of discipline and family breakdown have been a factor in the unrest. We will chew over the week's events with our political panel.
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151. 10/08/2011
David Cameron said this morning that parts of Britain are not just broken but "sick". Tonight we will discuss whether he is right and if so what the medicine should be with Conservative co-chair Baroness Warsi and Hackney MP Diane Abbott. We will have the latest on the unrest in the West Midlands from Liz MacKean and what is happening in Manchester from Anna Adams. We will also be reporting on vigilante activity and will be examining what role gang culture has played in the disorder.
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150. 09/08/2011
Some 16,000 officers are policing London's streets after three days of violence, with rioters warned they will feel the "full force of the law". Tonight Liz Mackean we'll be asking who the kids are that are perpetrating the trouble, and try find out what their motives are. Then Iranian rapper Reveal co-founder of hip-hop group Poisonous Poets, Lyn Costello from Mothers Against Murder and Aggression, and media exec Kelvin Mackenzie, will join us to debate what we should do with the rioters. Iain Watson will be examining if a malaise in the police force and a lack of leadership have contributed to the unrest. And David Grossman will be considering if the Prime Minister - who returned to Britain this morning after cutting his summer break short - has completely misjudged the situation.
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149. 08/08/2011
Home Secretary Theresa May is meeting police chiefs about rioting in London with new violence erupting in Hackney. Skirmishes broke out between police and groups of young people in the area around Mare Street. Tonight Liz Mackean will bring us the latest, and will be considering what the origins of this unrest are and where it can go from here. Gavin will be joined in the studio by former London Mayor Ken Livingstone, Conservative Shaun Bailey, and a community leader from Tottenham. Later we'll be joined by broadcaster and columnist Darcus Howe to discuss if comparisons between these inner city riots and events that took place in the 1980s are useful or misleading. Then Andrew Verity will be asking what options remain for the West to avoid a double dip recession, and we'll be joined by German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.
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148. 05/08/2011
Just five days ago, international investors were considering the possibility that the US government might default on its debt. That fear has now gone away, but it has been replaced by a fear that the world could be heading towards another credit crunch. Today instability on the stock markets continues, with sharp falls in the past 24 hours amid a crisis of confidence due to the eurozone debt crisis and concerns about weak recovery not only in the US but also in Europe.
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147. 04/08/2011
Newsnight tonight investigates allegations that billions of dollars of long-term development aid money is being used as a tool of political repression in Ethiopia. Andrew Verity will be asking if the West is heading for a second economic slump. And as the government's new e-petitions website crashes with people trying to sign a range of petitions including one calling for the return of capital punishment, we'll be asking if it is really time to reinstate the death penalty in the UK. Join Kirsty for all that and more at 2230 on BBC Two.
Season 2014
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45. 07/03/2014
The latest on police corruption. The state of the Lib Dems with Tim Farron. Who really founded BitCoin? And the rise of porn for women in Japan.
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