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Newsnight

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A daily BBC Television current affairs programme which specialises in analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians.

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2026 Episodes

Episode 1 EP 1
President Trump's next move

After US forces capture Venezuelan President Maduro and land him in a New York court, where next for the US president? How alarmed should G…

Episode 2 EP 2
US looks at ‘options’ to acquire Greenland

The White House says the US is exploring ‘options’ to acquire Greenland, and doesn't rule out using its military. How will the rest of Nato…

Episode 3 EP 3
Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Immigration officers in Minneapolis shoot and kill a motorist. President Trump says it was self-defence, but the Mayor of Minneapolis says …

Episode 4 EP 4
Iran at Crisis Point?

Anti-regime protests in Iran spread across the country, with reports of government buildings being set alight. What does this mean for the …

Episode 5 EP 5
Could the Iran Regime Really Fall?

In Iran the internet is down but the protesters are out, again, with calls for President Trump to intervene. Could the regime really fall? …

Episode 6 EP 6
Iran: US Considers Action

President Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on any nation doing business with Iran. In Tehran, eyewitnesses say the Iranian regime has c…

Episode 7 EP 7
Iran: What Will Trump Do?

'Get out of Iran' - the US government's advice to its citizens tonight. What is President Trump planning? And is a huge new Chinese embassy…

Episode 8 EP 8
Will Donald Trump Hit Iran?

As US and UK military personnel are withdrawn from their base in Qatar, President Trump considers his options on Iran. Elsewhere, we speak…

Episode 9 EP 9
Jenrick defects

Kemi Badenoch took pre-emptive action, firing Robert Jenrick after catching wind of his plan to defect to Reform. But was it she or Nigel F…

Episode 10 EP 10
Is Robert Jenrick "uniting the right"?

Robert Jenrick says today he's 'uniting the right', but instead it seems like a political fight to the death between Kemi Badenoch and Nige…

Episode 11 EP 11
What Next for Greenland?

Will President Trump take Greenland by force? When asked today, he replied 'No comment'. What's his next move and how should the UK governm…

Episode 12 EP 12
"You’ll Find Out"

"You'll find out", President Trump tells a reporter, who asks how far he'll go on Greenland. The stakes couldn't be higher: tomorrow Presid…

Episode 13 EP 13
Trump: We've got a deal on Greenland

President Donald Trump says he's got a deal on Greenland and won't invade the territory or introduce tariffs on European nations who had op…

Episode 14 EP 14
Europe and Trump's New World Order?

Europe's leaders meet tonight to pick up the pieces. Has President Trump got his brave new world or made us weaker? With Paddy O'Connell.

Episode 15 EP 15
Burnham's countdown

The deadline approaches for Andy Burnham to make a bid for parliament and No 10. Is he about to burst back into Westminster? And Sir Keir S…

Episode 16 EP 16
Another Reform defection

Suella Braverman, another high profile Tory, defects to Reform. Is Nigel Farage's party now just a dumping ground for ex-Conservative minis…

Episode 17 EP 17
Trump's Iran 'Armada'

Tehran warns of serious ramifications in the case of a US military strike, after a US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East. Preside…

Episode 18 EP 18
Will America Strike Iran?

Is the US getting ready to strike Iran? Donald Trump has warned time's running out to make a deal on its nuclear facilities. And are studen…

Episode 19 EP 19
China charmer Starmer?

he PM leaves Beijing with a deal on visas, whisky and more. But do the risks outweigh the rewards? A review has found that nearly 100 chil…

Episode 20 EP 20
Epstein files released

The White House releases more than three million pages worth of Epstein files. But where does this leave the victims and their search for a…

Episode 21 EP 21
What Next for Lord Mandelson?

How serious is the trouble Lord Mandelson is in? The Met Police says it's reviewing 'reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public off…

Episode 22 EP 22
Starmer Cuts Mandelson Adrift

Peter Mandelson spent four decades at the heart of the Labour Party. As the Met launches a criminal investigation into misconduct in public…

Episode 23 EP 23
More Epstein revelations unearthed

A new Epstein file suggests Ghislaine Maxwell thinks the picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with her and Virginia Giuffre is authentic. …

Episode 24 EP 24
Can Keir Starmer survive?

After a week of crisis, can Keir Starmer survive? And as the prime minister apologises to Jeffrey Epstein's victims, one of them gives News…

Episode 25 EP 25
Police search Mandelson homes

As the police search Peter Mandelson's homes, Labour MPs search for hope. So where does danger lie next for a prime minister in peril? And,…

Episode 26 EP 26
Cabinet rallies behind Starmer

The prime minister comes out defiant as he meets Labour MPs. His cabinet backs him after the Scottish Labour leader says it's time for him …

Episode 27 EP 27
US Epstein Fallout Builds

Epstein revelations have toppled senior figures in Europe while up to now, the US fallout has been more muted. Is that about to change with…

Episode 28 EP 28
Immigration and Jim Ratcliffe

The prime minister calls on one of the richest men in the country, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, to apologise after the co-owner of Manchester United …

Episode 29 EP 29
Cabinet Secretary Sacked

Trouble at the top as another one bites the dust in Downing Street. Just what is going on behind the door of Number 10? And will AI mine th…

Episode 30 EP 30
Pressure on the Palace

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces another accusation of sharing an official document, with reports that he gave a Treasury briefing to one o…

Episode 31 EP 31
The US Senator v President Trump

A Newsnight exclusive: we hear live from Democrat senator Mark Kelly who has been described as 'Public Enemy Number One' by President Trump…

Episode 32 EP 32
Reform Vow to Scrap Equality Act

A new frontbench team for Reform vow to scrap the 2010 Equality Act, which legally protects people from discrimination. Plus, how do we fix…

Episode 33 EP 33
What did the police know?

The Metropolitan Police is carrying out 'initial inquiries' into allegations relating to close protection officers formerly assigned to And…

Episode 34 EP 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 wrongd…

Episode 35 EP 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 …

Episode 36 EP 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 p…

Episode 37 EP 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…

Episode 38 EP 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…

Episode 39 EP 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 a…

Episode 40 EP 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 …

Episode 41 EP 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? Wit…

Episode 42 EP 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 …

Episode 43 EP 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 calcu…

Episode 44 EP 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…

Episode 45 EP 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 surrende…

Episode 46 EP 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 …

Episode 47 EP 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 f…

Episode 48 EP 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 reputationa…

Episode 49 EP 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…

Episode 50 EP 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. S…

Episode 51 EP 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 ther…

Episode 52 EP 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 h…

Episode 53 EP 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 …

Episode 54 EP 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 s…

Episode 55 EP 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 ris…

Episode 56 EP 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 fa…

Episode 57 EP 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 i…

Episode 58 EP 58
The Epstein survivors speak

Victoria Derbyshire talks to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein in a special Newsnight programme from Washington.

Episode 59 EP 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 shi…

Episode 60 EP 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…

Episode 61 EP 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 …

Episode 62 EP 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. Broa…

Episode 63 EP 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 a…

Episode 64 EP 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 Wh…

Episode 65 EP 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 c…

Episode 66 EP 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 Mid…

Episode 67 EP 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 P…

Episode 68 EP 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.…

Episode 69 EP 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 Briti…

Episode 70 EP 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 bigge…

Episode 71 EP 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 …

Episode 72 EP 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 M…

Episode 73 EP 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, te…

Episode 74 EP 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 …

Episode 75 EP 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…

Episode 76 EP 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 'fo…

Episode 77 EP 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 i…

Episode 78 EP 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…

Episode 79 EP 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?…

Episode 80 EP 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 l…

Episode 81 EP 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.

Episode 82 EP 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'…

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