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Season 47, 82 episodes

Episode 1: President Trump's next move
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- 30m
- Jan 5, 2026
After US forces capture Venezuelan President Maduro and land him in a New York court, where next for the US president? How alarmed should Greenland, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba be? Plus, in the UK, Sir Keir Starmer's response is under fire - should he call out President Trump? Newsnight hears from Trump insider Carla Sands, Independent MP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and Vanessa Neumann, a key Venezuelan opposition figure.
Episode 2: US looks at ‘options’ to acquire Greenland
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- Jan 6, 2026
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 respond as President Trump turns his attention to the autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark? And we speak to one woman who says it was 'dehumanising' after Elon Musk’s X AI chatbot Grok was used to create illegal sexualised images of her. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 3: Minneapolis ICE Shooting
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- Jan 7, 2026
Immigration officers in Minneapolis shoot and kill a motorist. President Trump says it was self-defence, but the Mayor of Minneapolis says the agent used 'reckless power'. State officials say they expect large-scale protests. And Donald Trump sends a message as the US seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker sailing from Venezuela. Can the US president do what he wants, where he wants? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 4: Iran at Crisis Point?
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- Jan 8, 2026
Anti-regime protests in Iran spread across the country, with reports of government buildings being set alight. What does this mean for the future of Iran and the Middle East? And tensions rise in Minneapolis after the killing of a woman by an ICE agent. With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 5: Could the Iran Regime Really Fall?
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- Jan 9, 2026
In Iran the internet is down but the protesters are out, again, with calls for President Trump to intervene. Could the regime really fall? And the art of the u-turn: Keir Starmer backtracks on business rates. We ask experts in spin and polling, how do you sell a government in reverse gear? With Matt Chorley.
Episode 6: Iran: US Considers Action
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- Jan 12, 2026
President Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on any nation doing business with Iran. In Tehran, eyewitnesses say the Iranian regime has cracked down brutally on protestors. Following criticism of his refusal to apologise yesterday to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, Lord Mandelson tells Nick Watt he is 'sorry' to the 'women and girls who suffered'. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 7: Iran: What Will Trump Do?
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- Jan 13, 2026
'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 in London a security risk? Some MPs believe so. Victoria Derbyshire discusses with a leading critic and a former Chinese diplomat.
Episode 8: Will Donald Trump Hit Iran?
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- Jan 14, 2026
As US and UK military personnel are withdrawn from their base in Qatar, President Trump considers his options on Iran. Elsewhere, we speak to the writer Ashley St Clair, who is also the mother of one of Elon Musk's children. She tells us she feels violated after being undressed on X's Grok. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 9: Jenrick defects
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- Jan 15, 2026
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 Farage who won the day? With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 10: Is Robert Jenrick "uniting the right"?
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- Jan 16, 2026
Robert Jenrick says today he's 'uniting the right', but instead it seems like a political fight to the death between Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage. Who will win? And Keir Starmer just wants to unite his own party, but can a 'praetorian guard' of ministers rally around him to save the Prime Minister from his own backbenchers? With Matt Chorley.
Episode 11: What Next for Greenland?
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- Jan 19, 2026
Will President Trump take Greenland by force? When asked today, he replied 'No comment'. What's his next move and how should the UK government respond? And how pleased will President Putin be about everything that's going on? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 12: "You’ll Find Out"
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- Jan 20, 2026
"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 President Trump addresses global leaders with THE speech of Davos: he's set to tell them that the US HAS to have Greenland. Realistically can Europe, can Nato do anything to stop that? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 13: Trump: We've got a deal on Greenland
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- Jan 21, 2026
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 opposed a US military takeover of Greenland. Has he backed down? And why? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 14: Europe and Trump's New World Order?
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- Jan 22, 2026
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: Burnham's countdown
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- Jan 23, 2026
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 Starmer condemns Donald Trump's 'insulting and frankly appalling' remarks about Brits who fought in Afghanistan. What now for the not-so-special relationship? With Matt Chorley.
Episode 16: Another Reform defection
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- Jan 26, 2026
Suella Braverman, another high profile Tory, defects to Reform. Is Nigel Farage's party now just a dumping ground for ex-Conservative ministers, and will voters buy it? As the US president suggests he will reduce the number of ICE agents in Minneapolis, the lawyer for the family of Renee Good, shot dead by ICE two weeks ago, tells Newsnight in an exclusive interview that the Good family have been 'retraumatised' after the killing of Alex Pretti.
Episode 17: Trump's Iran 'Armada'
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- Jan 27, 2026
Tehran warns of serious ramifications in the case of a US military strike, after a US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East. President Trump says he believes the regime still wants talks, so what is about to happen? We talk to an influential Iranian activist who has survived multiple attempts on her life (she will face her alleged Iranian state-backed assassin in a New York court tomorrow) and an Iranian protester who saw people killed by the authorities right in front of her. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 18: Will America Strike Iran?
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- Jan 28, 2026
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 student loans unfair? Martin Lewis joins us live. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 19: China charmer Starmer?
- 30m
- Jan 29, 2026
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 children were harmed by a Great Ormond Street Hospital limb reconstruction surgeon. The BBC has attempted to contact Jabbar. The hospital said it was 'deeply sorry' for the harm caused. Since the live broadcast, we have been made aware that a contributor’s comment stating that the whistleblower had been suspended was incorrect. With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 20: Epstein files released
- 30m
- Jan 30, 2026
The White House releases more than three million pages worth of Epstein files. But where does this leave the victims and their search for answers? And were two men abducted under the cover of darkness by the US in UK waters? With Matt Chorley.
Episode 21: What Next for Lord Mandelson?
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- Feb 2, 2026
How serious is the trouble Lord Mandelson is in? The Met Police says it's reviewing 'reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office,' after those revelations in the Epstein files. Tonight, what are the key questions for Mandelson AND the government? And the government says it's not backing down on changes to student loans in England and Wales, despite graduates and Martin Lewis telling Newsnight they're unfair. Could it be forced into a rethink? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 22: Starmer Cuts Mandelson Adrift
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- Feb 3, 2026
Peter Mandelson spent four decades at the heart of the Labour Party. As the Met launches a criminal investigation into misconduct in public office offences, Sir Keir Starmer has now cut him adrift. What does his appointment say about the Prime Minister's judgement? Plus, as thousands of Epstein documents are taken down because the victims are identified, we focus on one Epstein property - his New Mexico ranch. What happened? With Katie Razzall.
Episode 23: More Epstein revelations unearthed
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- Feb 4, 2026
A new Epstein file suggests Ghislaine Maxwell thinks the picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with her and Virginia Giuffre is authentic. And how hard is life for Kier Starmer because of the Mandelson scandal? With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 24: Can Keir Starmer survive?
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- Feb 5, 2026
After a week of crisis, can Keir Starmer survive? And as the prime minister apologises to Jeffrey Epstein's victims, one of them gives Newsnight her reaction. With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 25: Police search Mandelson homes
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- Feb 6, 2026
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, Donald Trump deletes a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. What does the reversal tell us and what damage has it done?
Episode 26: Cabinet rallies behind Starmer
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- Feb 9, 2026
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 to go. How long can Starmer hold on? Plus, in an unprecedented intervention, King Charles says he stands ready to support any police investigation into his brother Andrew over the Epstein scandal. In an exclusive interview, the co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir joins us live. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 27: US Epstein Fallout Builds
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- Feb 10, 2026
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 growing pressure from survivors and the country's most senior lawyer set to testify tomorrow on the release of the files. Growing calls for the Royal Family to do more about Andrew. Tonight a leading US Congresswoman tells Newsnight that the King should direct his brother to go the States and there should be a UK inquiry. Is she right?
Episode 28: Immigration and Jim Ratcliffe
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- Feb 11, 2026
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 says the UK has been colonised by immigrants. We'll get reaction from Ash Sarkar and Matthew Syed. Plus, anger explodes as the Trump administration's top lawyer defends her government's handling of the Epstein files. And pressure from Gordon Brown on ex-Prince Andrew - does any of it take the survivors even one iota closer to justice? With Victoria Derbyshire
Episode 29: Cabinet Secretary Sacked
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- Feb 12, 2026
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 the human soul and use it to manipulate us? A concerned AI researcher speaks to Newsnight after quitting her job at OpenAI in protest. Also, the threshold at which graduates in England and Wales need to repay their loans is about to be frozen. How much will it add to their debt? With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 30: Pressure on the Palace
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- Feb 13, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces another accusation of sharing an official document, with reports that he gave a Treasury briefing to one of his personal business contacts. Historian and friend of King Charles, Jonathan Dimbleby, talks to Newsnight about where the mounting pressure leaves the monarchy. With Katie Razzall.
Episode 31: The US Senator v President Trump
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- Feb 16, 2026
A Newsnight exclusive: we hear live from Democrat senator Mark Kelly who has been described as 'Public Enemy Number One' by President Trump. Plus, Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of France's largest rape trial, speaks publicly for the first time. What does her message mean for survivors? Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 32: Reform Vow to Scrap Equality Act
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- Feb 17, 2026
A new frontbench team for Reform vow to scrap the 2010 Equality Act, which legally protects people from discrimination. Plus, how do we fix youth unemployment? Newsnight hears from two 23-year-olds who have applied for almost 500 jobs between them. They say most employers don’t even reply. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 33: What did the police know?
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- Feb 18, 2026
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.
Episode 34: Andrew Arrested
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- Feb 19, 2026
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
Episode 35: Andrew's Claim to the Throne?
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- Feb 20, 2026
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
Episode 36: Mandelson arrested
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- Feb 23, 2026
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.
Episode 37: Nuclear test veterans: the search for the truth
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- Feb 24, 2026
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.
Episode 38: Student Loan Reform?
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- Feb 25, 2026
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
Episode 39: A Landmark By-Election?
- 30m
- Feb 26, 2026
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.
Episode 40: Is Starmer in trouble?
- 30m
- Feb 27, 2026
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.
Episode 41: 'Big Wave' of Iran Strikes Coming
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- Mar 2, 2026
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.
Episode 42: Starmer 'No Winston Churchill' Over Iran
- 30m
- Mar 3, 2026
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.
Episode 43: Iran versus America
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- Mar 4, 2026
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.
Episode 44: Is Starmer doing enough on Iran?
- 30m
- Mar 5, 2026
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.
Episode 45: A Week of War
- 30m
- Mar 6, 2026
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.
Episode 46: Trump: Iran war 'very complete'
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- Mar 9, 2026
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.
Episode 47: When will Iran war end?
- 30m
- Mar 10, 2026
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.
Episode 48: Mandelson: What Did Starmer Know?
- 30m
- Mar 11, 2026
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
Episode 49: Strait of Hormuz: How Bad Could it Get?
- 30m
- Mar 12, 2026
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.
Episode 50: A new cost of living crisis?
- 30m
- Mar 13, 2026
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.
Episode 51: Nato 'reluctance' to follow Trump
- 30m
- Mar 16, 2026
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.
Episode 52: Rachel Reeves on closer ties to the EU
- 30m
- Mar 17, 2026
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.
Episode 53: What Does the Energy Price Shock Mean for Our Bills?
- 30m
- Mar 18, 2026
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.
Episode 54: Trump: War over 'soon'
- 30m
- Mar 19, 2026
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.
Episode 55: British bases to aid Iran attack
- 30m
- Mar 20, 2026
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.
Episode 56: Has Trump backed down over Iran?
- 30m
- Mar 23, 2026
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.
Episode 57: Will ALL the Epstein Files ever be released?
- 30m
- Mar 24, 2026
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.
Episode 58: The Epstein survivors speak
- 45m
- Mar 25, 2026
Victoria Derbyshire talks to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein in a special Newsnight programme from Washington.
Episode 59: Iran: A historic shift?
- 31m
- Mar 26, 2026
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.
Episode 60: Starmer and the May Elections
- 30m
- Mar 27, 2026
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.
Episode 61: New small boats deal?
- 30m
- Mar 30, 2026
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.
Episode 62: Trump to welcome King Charles
- 30m
- Mar 31, 2026
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.
Episode 63: Trump’s Iran 'update'
- 31m
- Apr 1, 2026
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.
Episode 64: Pam Bondi Out
- 30m
- Apr 2, 2026
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.
Episode 65: Trump’s Iran 'Deadline': Another Extension?
- 30m
- Apr 7, 2026
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.
Episode 66: Ceasefire?
- 30m
- Apr 8, 2026
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.
Episode 67: Melania Trump's surprise statement
- 30m
- Apr 9, 2026
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.
Episode 68: To the moon and back
- 31m
- Apr 10, 2026
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.
Episode 69: Trump's blockade begins
- 30m
- Apr 13, 2026
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.
Episode 70: Fresh AI concerns
- 30m
- Apr 14, 2026
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?
Episode 71: Iran conflict shortages?
- 30m
- Apr 15, 2026
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?
Episode 72: Mandelson failed security vetting
- 30m
- Apr 16, 2026
'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.
Episode 73: Was Sir Keir Starmer Curious Enough?
- 30m
- Apr 17, 2026
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?
Episode 74: Starmer vs Robbins
- 30m
- Apr 20, 2026
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.
Episode 75: Is Starmer's Authority Shredded?
- 30m
- Apr 21, 2026
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.
Episode 76: Trump's forever war?
- 30m
- Apr 22, 2026
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.
Episode 77: Class A drugs from the corner shop?
- 30m
- Apr 23, 2026
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.
Episode 78: The King, the President and the Falklands
- 30m
- Apr 24, 2026
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.
Episode 79: King’s state visit begins
- 30m
- Apr 27, 2026
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.
Episode 80: King's pointed Congress speech
- 30m
- Apr 28, 2026
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.
Episode 81: Golders Green Terror Attack
- 30m
- Apr 29, 2026
Another terrorist attack on Jewish people in the UK. How safe is this country for British Jews? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 82: Can Starmer protect British Jews?
- 30m
- Apr 30, 2026
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.

1980 to present
Rated NR
25 seasons
50m per episode
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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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25 seasons and 4006 episodes so far
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Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 25
Episodes: 4006
First aired: January 30, 1980
Last aired: April 30, 2026
Original language: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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Season 47, 82 episodes

Episode 1: President Trump's next move
- Now playing
- 30m
- Jan 5, 2026
After US forces capture Venezuelan President Maduro and land him in a New York court, where next for the US president? How alarmed should Greenland, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba be? Plus, in the UK, Sir Keir Starmer's response is under fire - should he call out President Trump? Newsnight hears from Trump insider Carla Sands, Independent MP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and Vanessa Neumann, a key Venezuelan opposition figure.
Episode 2: US looks at ‘options’ to acquire Greenland
- 30m
- Jan 6, 2026
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 respond as President Trump turns his attention to the autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark? And we speak to one woman who says it was 'dehumanising' after Elon Musk’s X AI chatbot Grok was used to create illegal sexualised images of her. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 3: Minneapolis ICE Shooting
- 30m
- Jan 7, 2026
Immigration officers in Minneapolis shoot and kill a motorist. President Trump says it was self-defence, but the Mayor of Minneapolis says the agent used 'reckless power'. State officials say they expect large-scale protests. And Donald Trump sends a message as the US seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker sailing from Venezuela. Can the US president do what he wants, where he wants? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 4: Iran at Crisis Point?
- 30m
- Jan 8, 2026
Anti-regime protests in Iran spread across the country, with reports of government buildings being set alight. What does this mean for the future of Iran and the Middle East? And tensions rise in Minneapolis after the killing of a woman by an ICE agent. With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 5: Could the Iran Regime Really Fall?
- 30m
- Jan 9, 2026
In Iran the internet is down but the protesters are out, again, with calls for President Trump to intervene. Could the regime really fall? And the art of the u-turn: Keir Starmer backtracks on business rates. We ask experts in spin and polling, how do you sell a government in reverse gear? With Matt Chorley.
Episode 6: Iran: US Considers Action
- 30m
- Jan 12, 2026
President Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on any nation doing business with Iran. In Tehran, eyewitnesses say the Iranian regime has cracked down brutally on protestors. Following criticism of his refusal to apologise yesterday to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, Lord Mandelson tells Nick Watt he is 'sorry' to the 'women and girls who suffered'. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 7: Iran: What Will Trump Do?
- 30m
- Jan 13, 2026
'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 in London a security risk? Some MPs believe so. Victoria Derbyshire discusses with a leading critic and a former Chinese diplomat.
Episode 8: Will Donald Trump Hit Iran?
- 30m
- Jan 14, 2026
As US and UK military personnel are withdrawn from their base in Qatar, President Trump considers his options on Iran. Elsewhere, we speak to the writer Ashley St Clair, who is also the mother of one of Elon Musk's children. She tells us she feels violated after being undressed on X's Grok. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 9: Jenrick defects
- 30m
- Jan 15, 2026
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 Farage who won the day? With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 10: Is Robert Jenrick "uniting the right"?
- 30m
- Jan 16, 2026
Robert Jenrick says today he's 'uniting the right', but instead it seems like a political fight to the death between Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage. Who will win? And Keir Starmer just wants to unite his own party, but can a 'praetorian guard' of ministers rally around him to save the Prime Minister from his own backbenchers? With Matt Chorley.
Episode 11: What Next for Greenland?
- 30m
- Jan 19, 2026
Will President Trump take Greenland by force? When asked today, he replied 'No comment'. What's his next move and how should the UK government respond? And how pleased will President Putin be about everything that's going on? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 12: "You’ll Find Out"
- 30m
- Jan 20, 2026
"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 President Trump addresses global leaders with THE speech of Davos: he's set to tell them that the US HAS to have Greenland. Realistically can Europe, can Nato do anything to stop that? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 13: Trump: We've got a deal on Greenland
- 30m
- Jan 21, 2026
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 opposed a US military takeover of Greenland. Has he backed down? And why? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 14: Europe and Trump's New World Order?
- 30m
- Jan 22, 2026
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: Burnham's countdown
- 30m
- Jan 23, 2026
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 Starmer condemns Donald Trump's 'insulting and frankly appalling' remarks about Brits who fought in Afghanistan. What now for the not-so-special relationship? With Matt Chorley.
Episode 16: Another Reform defection
- 30m
- Jan 26, 2026
Suella Braverman, another high profile Tory, defects to Reform. Is Nigel Farage's party now just a dumping ground for ex-Conservative ministers, and will voters buy it? As the US president suggests he will reduce the number of ICE agents in Minneapolis, the lawyer for the family of Renee Good, shot dead by ICE two weeks ago, tells Newsnight in an exclusive interview that the Good family have been 'retraumatised' after the killing of Alex Pretti.
Episode 17: Trump's Iran 'Armada'
- 31m
- Jan 27, 2026
Tehran warns of serious ramifications in the case of a US military strike, after a US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East. President Trump says he believes the regime still wants talks, so what is about to happen? We talk to an influential Iranian activist who has survived multiple attempts on her life (she will face her alleged Iranian state-backed assassin in a New York court tomorrow) and an Iranian protester who saw people killed by the authorities right in front of her. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 18: Will America Strike Iran?
- 30m
- Jan 28, 2026
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 student loans unfair? Martin Lewis joins us live. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 19: China charmer Starmer?
- 30m
- Jan 29, 2026
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 children were harmed by a Great Ormond Street Hospital limb reconstruction surgeon. The BBC has attempted to contact Jabbar. The hospital said it was 'deeply sorry' for the harm caused. Since the live broadcast, we have been made aware that a contributor’s comment stating that the whistleblower had been suspended was incorrect. With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 20: Epstein files released
- 30m
- Jan 30, 2026
The White House releases more than three million pages worth of Epstein files. But where does this leave the victims and their search for answers? And were two men abducted under the cover of darkness by the US in UK waters? With Matt Chorley.
Episode 21: What Next for Lord Mandelson?
- 30m
- Feb 2, 2026
How serious is the trouble Lord Mandelson is in? The Met Police says it's reviewing 'reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office,' after those revelations in the Epstein files. Tonight, what are the key questions for Mandelson AND the government? And the government says it's not backing down on changes to student loans in England and Wales, despite graduates and Martin Lewis telling Newsnight they're unfair. Could it be forced into a rethink? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 22: Starmer Cuts Mandelson Adrift
- 31m
- Feb 3, 2026
Peter Mandelson spent four decades at the heart of the Labour Party. As the Met launches a criminal investigation into misconduct in public office offences, Sir Keir Starmer has now cut him adrift. What does his appointment say about the Prime Minister's judgement? Plus, as thousands of Epstein documents are taken down because the victims are identified, we focus on one Epstein property - his New Mexico ranch. What happened? With Katie Razzall.
Episode 23: More Epstein revelations unearthed
- 30m
- Feb 4, 2026
A new Epstein file suggests Ghislaine Maxwell thinks the picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with her and Virginia Giuffre is authentic. And how hard is life for Kier Starmer because of the Mandelson scandal? With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 24: Can Keir Starmer survive?
- 30m
- Feb 5, 2026
After a week of crisis, can Keir Starmer survive? And as the prime minister apologises to Jeffrey Epstein's victims, one of them gives Newsnight her reaction. With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 25: Police search Mandelson homes
- 30m
- Feb 6, 2026
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, Donald Trump deletes a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. What does the reversal tell us and what damage has it done?
Episode 26: Cabinet rallies behind Starmer
- 44m
- Feb 9, 2026
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 to go. How long can Starmer hold on? Plus, in an unprecedented intervention, King Charles says he stands ready to support any police investigation into his brother Andrew over the Epstein scandal. In an exclusive interview, the co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir joins us live. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 27: US Epstein Fallout Builds
- 30m
- Feb 10, 2026
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 growing pressure from survivors and the country's most senior lawyer set to testify tomorrow on the release of the files. Growing calls for the Royal Family to do more about Andrew. Tonight a leading US Congresswoman tells Newsnight that the King should direct his brother to go the States and there should be a UK inquiry. Is she right?
Episode 28: Immigration and Jim Ratcliffe
- 30m
- Feb 11, 2026
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 says the UK has been colonised by immigrants. We'll get reaction from Ash Sarkar and Matthew Syed. Plus, anger explodes as the Trump administration's top lawyer defends her government's handling of the Epstein files. And pressure from Gordon Brown on ex-Prince Andrew - does any of it take the survivors even one iota closer to justice? With Victoria Derbyshire
Episode 29: Cabinet Secretary Sacked
- 30m
- Feb 12, 2026
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 the human soul and use it to manipulate us? A concerned AI researcher speaks to Newsnight after quitting her job at OpenAI in protest. Also, the threshold at which graduates in England and Wales need to repay their loans is about to be frozen. How much will it add to their debt? With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 30: Pressure on the Palace
- 30m
- Feb 13, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces another accusation of sharing an official document, with reports that he gave a Treasury briefing to one of his personal business contacts. Historian and friend of King Charles, Jonathan Dimbleby, talks to Newsnight about where the mounting pressure leaves the monarchy. With Katie Razzall.
Episode 31: The US Senator v President Trump
- 30m
- Feb 16, 2026
A Newsnight exclusive: we hear live from Democrat senator Mark Kelly who has been described as 'Public Enemy Number One' by President Trump. Plus, Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of France's largest rape trial, speaks publicly for the first time. What does her message mean for survivors? Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 32: Reform Vow to Scrap Equality Act
- 30m
- Feb 17, 2026
A new frontbench team for Reform vow to scrap the 2010 Equality Act, which legally protects people from discrimination. Plus, how do we fix youth unemployment? Newsnight hears from two 23-year-olds who have applied for almost 500 jobs between them. They say most employers don’t even reply. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 33: What did the police know?
- 30m
- Feb 18, 2026
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.
Episode 34: Andrew Arrested
- 30m
- Feb 19, 2026
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
Episode 35: Andrew's Claim to the Throne?
- 30m
- Feb 20, 2026
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
Episode 36: Mandelson arrested
- 30m
- Feb 23, 2026
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.
Episode 37: Nuclear test veterans: the search for the truth
- 30m
- Feb 24, 2026
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.
Episode 38: Student Loan Reform?
- 30m
- Feb 25, 2026
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
Episode 39: A Landmark By-Election?
- 30m
- Feb 26, 2026
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.
Episode 40: Is Starmer in trouble?
- 30m
- Feb 27, 2026
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.
Episode 41: 'Big Wave' of Iran Strikes Coming
- 30m
- Mar 2, 2026
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.
Episode 42: Starmer 'No Winston Churchill' Over Iran
- 30m
- Mar 3, 2026
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.
Episode 43: Iran versus America
- 30m
- Mar 4, 2026
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.
Episode 44: Is Starmer doing enough on Iran?
- 30m
- Mar 5, 2026
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.
Episode 45: A Week of War
- 30m
- Mar 6, 2026
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.
Episode 46: Trump: Iran war 'very complete'
- 30m
- Mar 9, 2026
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.
Episode 47: When will Iran war end?
- 30m
- Mar 10, 2026
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.
Episode 48: Mandelson: What Did Starmer Know?
- 30m
- Mar 11, 2026
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
Episode 49: Strait of Hormuz: How Bad Could it Get?
- 30m
- Mar 12, 2026
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.
Episode 50: A new cost of living crisis?
- 30m
- Mar 13, 2026
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.
Episode 51: Nato 'reluctance' to follow Trump
- 30m
- Mar 16, 2026
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.
Episode 52: Rachel Reeves on closer ties to the EU
- 30m
- Mar 17, 2026
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.
Episode 53: What Does the Energy Price Shock Mean for Our Bills?
- 30m
- Mar 18, 2026
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.
Episode 54: Trump: War over 'soon'
- 30m
- Mar 19, 2026
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.
Episode 55: British bases to aid Iran attack
- 30m
- Mar 20, 2026
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.
Episode 56: Has Trump backed down over Iran?
- 30m
- Mar 23, 2026
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.
Episode 57: Will ALL the Epstein Files ever be released?
- 30m
- Mar 24, 2026
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.
Episode 58: The Epstein survivors speak
- 45m
- Mar 25, 2026
Victoria Derbyshire talks to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein in a special Newsnight programme from Washington.
Episode 59: Iran: A historic shift?
- 31m
- Mar 26, 2026
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.
Episode 60: Starmer and the May Elections
- 30m
- Mar 27, 2026
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.
Episode 61: New small boats deal?
- 30m
- Mar 30, 2026
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.
Episode 62: Trump to welcome King Charles
- 30m
- Mar 31, 2026
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.
Episode 63: Trump’s Iran 'update'
- 31m
- Apr 1, 2026
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.
Episode 64: Pam Bondi Out
- 30m
- Apr 2, 2026
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.
Episode 65: Trump’s Iran 'Deadline': Another Extension?
- 30m
- Apr 7, 2026
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.
Episode 66: Ceasefire?
- 30m
- Apr 8, 2026
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.
Episode 67: Melania Trump's surprise statement
- 30m
- Apr 9, 2026
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.
Episode 68: To the moon and back
- 31m
- Apr 10, 2026
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.
Episode 69: Trump's blockade begins
- 30m
- Apr 13, 2026
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.
Episode 70: Fresh AI concerns
- 30m
- Apr 14, 2026
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?
Episode 71: Iran conflict shortages?
- 30m
- Apr 15, 2026
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?
Episode 72: Mandelson failed security vetting
- 30m
- Apr 16, 2026
'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.
Episode 73: Was Sir Keir Starmer Curious Enough?
- 30m
- Apr 17, 2026
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?
Episode 74: Starmer vs Robbins
- 30m
- Apr 20, 2026
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.
Episode 75: Is Starmer's Authority Shredded?
- 30m
- Apr 21, 2026
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.
Episode 76: Trump's forever war?
- 30m
- Apr 22, 2026
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.
Episode 77: Class A drugs from the corner shop?
- 30m
- Apr 23, 2026
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.
Episode 78: The King, the President and the Falklands
- 30m
- Apr 24, 2026
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.
Episode 79: King’s state visit begins
- 30m
- Apr 27, 2026
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.
Episode 80: King's pointed Congress speech
- 30m
- Apr 28, 2026
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.
Episode 81: Golders Green Terror Attack
- 30m
- Apr 29, 2026
Another terrorist attack on Jewish people in the UK. How safe is this country for British Jews? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 82: Can Starmer protect British Jews?
- 30m
- Apr 30, 2026
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.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: President Trump's next move

E2 Episode 2: US looks at ‘options’ to acquire Greenland

E3 Episode 3: Minneapolis ICE Shooting

E4 Episode 4: Iran at Crisis Point?

E5 Episode 5: Could the Iran Regime Really Fall?

E6 Episode 6: Iran: US Considers Action

E7 Episode 7: Iran: What Will Trump Do?

E8 Episode 8: Will Donald Trump Hit Iran?

E9 Episode 9: Jenrick defects

E10 Episode 10: Is Robert Jenrick "uniting the right"?

E11 Episode 11: What Next for Greenland?

E12 Episode 12: "You’ll Find Out"

E13 Episode 13: Trump: We've got a deal on Greenland

E14 Episode 14: Europe and Trump's New World Order?

E15 Episode 15: Burnham's countdown

E16 Episode 16: Another Reform defection

E17 Episode 17: Trump's Iran 'Armada'

E18 Episode 18: Will America Strike Iran?

E19 Episode 19: China charmer Starmer?

E20 Episode 20: Epstein files released

E21 Episode 21: What Next for Lord Mandelson?

E22 Episode 22: Starmer Cuts Mandelson Adrift

E23 Episode 23: More Epstein revelations unearthed

E24 Episode 24: Can Keir Starmer survive?

E25 Episode 25: Police search Mandelson homes

E26 Episode 26: Cabinet rallies behind Starmer

E27 Episode 27: US Epstein Fallout Builds

E28 Episode 28: Immigration and Jim Ratcliffe

E29 Episode 29: Cabinet Secretary Sacked

E30 Episode 30: Pressure on the Palace

E31 Episode 31: The US Senator v President Trump

E32 Episode 32: Reform Vow to Scrap Equality Act

E33 Episode 33: What did the police know?

E34 Episode 34: Andrew Arrested

E35 Episode 35: Andrew's Claim to the Throne?

E36 Episode 36: Mandelson arrested

E37 Episode 37: Nuclear test veterans: the search for the truth

E38 Episode 38: Student Loan Reform?

E39 Episode 39: A Landmark By-Election?

E40 Episode 40: Is Starmer in trouble?

E41 Episode 41: 'Big Wave' of Iran Strikes Coming

E42 Episode 42: Starmer 'No Winston Churchill' Over Iran

E43 Episode 43: Iran versus America

E44 Episode 44: Is Starmer doing enough on Iran?

E45 Episode 45: A Week of War

E46 Episode 46: Trump: Iran war 'very complete'

E47 Episode 47: When will Iran war end?

E48 Episode 48: Mandelson: What Did Starmer Know?

E49 Episode 49: Strait of Hormuz: How Bad Could it Get?

E50 Episode 50: A new cost of living crisis?

E51 Episode 51: Nato 'reluctance' to follow Trump

E52 Episode 52: Rachel Reeves on closer ties to the EU

E53 Episode 53: What Does the Energy Price Shock Mean for Our Bills?

E54 Episode 54: Trump: War over 'soon'

E55 Episode 55: British bases to aid Iran attack

E56 Episode 56: Has Trump backed down over Iran?

E57 Episode 57: Will ALL the Epstein Files ever be released?

E58 Episode 58: The Epstein survivors speak

E59 Episode 59: Iran: A historic shift?

E60 Episode 60: Starmer and the May Elections

E61 Episode 61: New small boats deal?

E62 Episode 62: Trump to welcome King Charles

E63 Episode 63: Trump’s Iran 'update'

E64 Episode 64: Pam Bondi Out

E65 Episode 65: Trump’s Iran 'Deadline': Another Extension?

E66 Episode 66: Ceasefire?

E67 Episode 67: Melania Trump's surprise statement

E68 Episode 68: To the moon and back

E69 Episode 69: Trump's blockade begins

E70 Episode 70: Fresh AI concerns

E71 Episode 71: Iran conflict shortages?

E72 Episode 72: Mandelson failed security vetting

E73 Episode 73: Was Sir Keir Starmer Curious Enough?

E74 Episode 74: Starmer vs Robbins

E75 Episode 75: Is Starmer's Authority Shredded?

E76 Episode 76: Trump's forever war?

E77 Episode 77: Class A drugs from the corner shop?

E78 Episode 78: The King, the President and the Falklands

E79 Episode 79: King’s state visit begins

Episode 1: President Trump's next move

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

Episode 3: Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Episode 4: Iran at Crisis Point?

Episode 5: Could the Iran Regime Really Fall?

Episode 6: Iran: US Considers Action

Episode 7: Iran: What Will Trump Do?

Episode 8: Will Donald Trump Hit Iran?

Episode 9: Jenrick defects

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

Episode 11: What Next for Greenland?

Episode 12: "You’ll Find Out"

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

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

Episode 15: Burnham's countdown

Episode 16: Another Reform defection

Episode 17: Trump's Iran 'Armada'

Episode 18: Will America Strike Iran?

Episode 19: China charmer Starmer?

Episode 20: Epstein files released

Episode 21: What Next for Lord Mandelson?

Episode 22: Starmer Cuts Mandelson Adrift

Episode 23: More Epstein revelations unearthed

Episode 24: Can Keir Starmer survive?

Episode 25: Police search Mandelson homes

Episode 26: Cabinet rallies behind Starmer

Episode 27: US Epstein Fallout Builds

Episode 28: Immigration and Jim Ratcliffe

Episode 29: Cabinet Secretary Sacked

Episode 30: Pressure on the Palace

Episode 31: The US Senator v President Trump

Episode 32: Reform Vow to Scrap Equality Act

Episode 33: What did the police know?

Episode 34: Andrew Arrested

Episode 35: Andrew's Claim to the Throne?

Episode 36: Mandelson arrested

Episode 37: Nuclear test veterans: the search for the truth

Episode 38: Student Loan Reform?

Episode 39: A Landmark By-Election?

Episode 40: Is Starmer in trouble?

Episode 41: 'Big Wave' of Iran Strikes Coming

Episode 42: Starmer 'No Winston Churchill' Over Iran

Episode 43: Iran versus America

Episode 44: Is Starmer doing enough on Iran?

Episode 45: A Week of War

Episode 46: Trump: Iran war 'very complete'

Episode 47: When will Iran war end?

Episode 48: Mandelson: What Did Starmer Know?

Episode 49: Strait of Hormuz: How Bad Could it Get?

Episode 50: A new cost of living crisis?

Episode 51: Nato 'reluctance' to follow Trump

Episode 52: Rachel Reeves on closer ties to the EU

Episode 53: What Does the Energy Price Shock Mean for Our Bills?

Episode 54: Trump: War over 'soon'

Episode 55: British bases to aid Iran attack

Episode 56: Has Trump backed down over Iran?

Episode 57: Will ALL the Epstein Files ever be released?

Episode 58: The Epstein survivors speak

Episode 59: Iran: A historic shift?

Episode 60: Starmer and the May Elections

Episode 61: New small boats deal?

Episode 62: Trump to welcome King Charles

Episode 63: Trump’s Iran 'update'

Episode 64: Pam Bondi Out

Episode 65: Trump’s Iran 'Deadline': Another Extension?

Episode 66: Ceasefire?

Episode 67: Melania Trump's surprise statement

Episode 68: To the moon and back

Episode 69: Trump's blockade begins

Episode 70: Fresh AI concerns

Episode 71: Iran conflict shortages?

Episode 72: Mandelson failed security vetting

Episode 73: Was Sir Keir Starmer Curious Enough?

Episode 74: Starmer vs Robbins

Episode 75: Is Starmer's Authority Shredded?

Episode 76: Trump's forever war?

Episode 77: Class A drugs from the corner shop?

Episode 78: The King, the President and the Falklands

Episode 79: King’s state visit begins

Episode 80: King's pointed Congress speech