Politics Live
Politics Live is a BBC News political programme which launched on 3 September 2018. It is presented by Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn. The series replaced Daily Politics which ran in the same time-slot until July 2018. In the announcement, the BBC stated that the new series "will offer viewers a fast-moving, conversational show, featuring a blend of political interviews, discussion and video content designed to be shared digitally, ensuring Politics Live connects with the lives of people around the country."[1] An extended programme of 105 minutes is broadcast on Wednesdays, to include live coverage of Prime Minister's Questions.
| Politics Live | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Politics Current affairs |
| Presented by | Jo Coburn Andrew Neil |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 24 (as of 20 May 2019) |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | BBC Millbank (Monday-Friday) Palace of Westminster (Wednesday for PMQs) |
| Running time | 45–105 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Two |
| Original release | 3 September 2018 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Daily Politics |
| Related shows | This Week |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The show is not broadcast at weekends, over Christmas and New Year, and during the Easter and Summer holidays. It can also be absent when Parliament is not in session, or when there's a Queen's Speech.
Special broadcasts
- Monday 14 January 2019 — A special programme ahead of a vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal.[2]
- Tuesday 15 January 2019 — A special programme during and after a vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal.[3]
- Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 January 2019 – A special programme after a vote of no confidence in Theresa May's government.[4][5]
- Friday 24 May 2019 - A special programme after Theresa May's statement[6] in Downing Street.[7]
- Monday 22 July 2019 - A special programme concerning the Liberal Democrat hustings.[8]
Journalists
- Elizabeth Glinka, Political Correspondent
- Chris Mason, Political Correspondent
- Adam Fleming, Brussels reporter
- Laura Kuenssberg, Political Editor (appears on Wednesdays for PMQs)
Previous journalists
- John Pienaar, Deputy Political Editor
See also
References
- "BBC announces changes to political programming – Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- "BBC Two - Politics Live, Special - 14/01/2019". BBC. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- "BBC Two - Politics Live, Special - 15/01/2019". BBC. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- "BBC Two - Politics Live, Special - 16/01/2019". BBC. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- "BBC Two - Politics Live, Special - 17/01/2019". BBC. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- "Prime Minister's statement in Downing Street: 24 May 2019". GOV.UK. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- "BBC Two - Politics Live, 24/05/2019". BBC. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- "BBC Two - Politics Live, Liberal Democrat Hustings". BBC. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
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