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 on Friday 17 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Parliament Schedule — Fri 17 Apr

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The first program is at 1:30 AM (1:30 AM UK Time )

1:30 AM

House of Commons — 01:30

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

2:10 AM

House of Commons — 02:10

Coverage of Commissioners Questions in the House of Commons, on Thursday 16 April.

Runtime: 20 min

2:30 AM

House of Commons — 02:30

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

3:30 AM

House of Commons — 03:30

Highlights of proceedings in the House of Commons from Thursday 16 April.

Runtime: 2 hr 30 min

6:00 AM

Westminster Hall — 06:00

Westminster Hall · 13 April

House of Commons proceedings in Westminster Hall, from Monday 13 April.

Runtime: 2 hr 30 min

8:30 AM

Select Committees — 08:30

Scottish Affairs Committee on GB Energy and Net Zero · 15 April

Coverage of the Scottish Affairs select committee session on GB Energy and the transition to net zero, with evidence from energy minister Michael Shanks, on Wednesday 15 April.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

9:35 AM

House of Commons — 09:35

SEND Provision and Reform Debate · 13 April

Coverage of a debate in the House of Commons on special educational needs and disabilities provision and reform, from Monday 13 April.

Runtime: 2 hr 5 min

11:40 AM

Northern Ireland Assembly — 11:40

Northern Ireland Assembly - Justice Questions · 14 April

Questions in the Northern Ireland Assembly in Stormont to the justice minister, Naomi Long, from Tuesday 14 April.

Runtime: 50 min

12:30 PM

House of Commons — 12:30

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Social Media Ban · 15 April

A debate in the House of Commons on the plan backed by peers to give ministers twelve months to decide which social media platforms should be unavailable to under-16s, from Wednesday 15 April.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 min

2:10 PM

House of Lords — 14:10

Ministerial Salaries Bill

Coverage of the debate in the House of Lords on the Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) Bill, on Tuesday 14 April.

Runtime: 1 hr 25 min

3:35 PM

House of Lords — 15:35

Officers of the House

Coverage of tributes in the House of Lords to Simon Burton on his retirement as the Clerk of the Parliaments and the appointment of Chloe Mawson as his successor, on Monday 13 April.

Runtime: 30 min

4:05 PM

House of Lords — 16:05

Immigration Rules

Coverage of a debate in the House of Lords on the planned changes to immigration rules, on Tuesday 14 April.

Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

6:00 PM

Select Committees — 18:00

Environment Committee on the Water Sector · 14 April

Environment, Food & Rural Affairs select committee session on reform of the water sector, with evidence from David Hinton, Chris Train, Caroline Sheridan, Chris Walters, Dr Mike Kell & Dr Marcus Rink.

Runtime: 2 hr 45 min

8:45 PM

Ten Minute Rule Bill — 20:45

Creative Arts and Culture

Introduction of a bill under the ten minute rule, tabled by Labour MP John Slinger, on the regular broadcast of news about creative arts and culture on television and radio, from Wednesday 15 April.

Runtime: 15 min

9:00 PM

Northern Ireland Assembly — 21:00

Northern Ireland Assembly - Executive Office Questions · 13 April

Questions in Stormont to the Northern Ireland executive, with the deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly, on Monday 13 April.

Runtime: 45 min

9:45 PM

Northern Ireland Assembly — 21:45

Infrastructure Questions

Questions in the Northern Ireland Assembly in Stormont to the infrastructure minister, Liz Kimmins, on Monday 13 April.

Runtime: 45 min

10:30 PM

Northern Ireland Assembly — 22:30

Northern Ireland Assembly - Rory McIlroy Statement · 13 April

Coverage of the 'matter of the day' debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly congratulating Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy on his back to back Masters victories, from Monday 13 April.

Runtime: 25 min

10:55 PM

Northern Ireland Assembly — 22:55

Rising Energy Costs

Coverage of the 'matter of the day' debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly on the impact of rising energy prices on households and businesses, from Monday 13 April.

Runtime: 30 min

11:25 PM

Northern Ireland Assembly — 23:25

Members' Statements

Coverage from the Northern Ireland Assembly of short statements by members of the legislative assembly in the chamber, from Monday 13 April.

Runtime: 35 min

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What is on BBC Parliament tonight?

Tonight (Friday 17 April) on BBC Parliament, you can watch Ten Minute Rule Bill, and Northern Ireland Assembly. Check the full schedule for more details.

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