BBC Parliament TV Guide
BBC Parliament offers live and recorded coverage of the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament, select committees and key political debates. See what's on BBC Parliament today with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Parliament Schedule — Today
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The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )
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2:20 AM
3:20 AM
4:20 AM
House of Lords — 04:20
15/04/2026 Part 6
Business in the House of Lords on Wednesday 15 April.
Runtime:
2 hr 40 min
7:00 AM
House of Commons — 07:00
Scotland Office Questions
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Douglas Alexander, the Scottish secretary, and his team of ministers on Wednesday 15 April.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 AM
Prime Minister's Questions — 07:30
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Keir Starmer, the prime minister, on Wednesday 15 April.
Runtime:
35 min
8:05 AM
House of Commons — 08:05
Highlights of proceedings in the House of Commons from Wednesday 15 April.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
9:30 AM
House of Commons — 09:30
Culture, Media and Sport Questions
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Lisa Nandy, the culture, media and sport secretary, and her team of ministers on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
40 min
10:10 AM
House of Commons — 10:10
Commissioners Questions
Coverage of Commissioners Questions in the House of Commons, on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
20 min
10:30 AM
House of Commons — 10:30
Commons Business Questions
Coverage of the announcement of future Commons business and questions to Alan Campbell, the leader of the Commons, on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 AM
House of Commons — 11:30
16/04/2026 Part 1
Coverage of the day's proceedings in the House of Commons on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
12:30 PM
House of Commons — 12:30
16/04/2026 Part 2
Coverage of the day's proceedings in the House of Commons on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:30 PM
House of Commons — 13:30
16/04/2026 Part 3
Coverage of the day's proceedings in the House of Commons on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
4 hr
5:30 PM
Lords Questions — 17:30
Questions in the House of Lords to government ministers on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
45 min
6:15 PM
House of Lords — 18:15
16/04/2026 Part 1
Business in the House of Lords on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:15 PM
House of Lords — 19:15
16/04/2026 Part 2
Business in the House of Lords on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:15 PM
House of Lords — 20:15
16/04/2026 Part 3
Business in the House of Lords on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:15 PM
House of Lords — 21:15
16/04/2026 Part 4
Business in the House of Lords on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:15 PM
House of Lords — 22:15
16/04/2026 Part 5
Business in the House of Lords on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:15 PM
House of Lords — 23:15
16/04/2026 Part 6
Business in the House of Lords on Thursday 16 April.
Runtime:
1 hr
Coming up tomorrow
Tomorrow on BBC Parliament — 17 April 2026
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12:15 AM
House of LordsBusiness in the House of Lords on Thursday 16 April.
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1:30 AM
House of CommonsCoverage of questions in the House of Commons to Lisa Nandy, the culture, media and sport secretary, and her team of ministers on Thursday 16 April.
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2:10 AM
House of CommonsCoverage of Commissioners Questions in the House of Commons, on Thursday 16 April.
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2:30 AM
House of CommonsCoverage of the announcement of future Commons business and questions to Alan Campbell, the leader of the Commons, on Thursday 16 April.
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3:30 AM
House of CommonsHighlights of proceedings in the House of Commons from Thursday 16 April.
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6:00 AM
Westminster HallHouse of Commons proceedings in Westminster Hall, from Monday 13 April.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Parliament tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 16 April) on BBC Parliament, you can watch House of Lords. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC Parliament live?
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When does programming end on BBC Parliament today?
Today's programming on BBC Parliament ends at 00:15 with House of Lords.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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