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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Beyond the soundbite. In conversation with the people who influence our political thinking, Nick Robinson reveals their backgrounds, their stories and their values.

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Upcoming Releases
Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
Series 2 · 20/03/2026
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Your Time
Fri 20 Mar · 08:30
UK
Fri 20 Mar · 08:30
Channel
BBC Two
Upcoming Release
Episode
Series 2 · 20/03/2026
Series 2 20/03/2026
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Time
Your Time
Fri 20 Mar · 08:30
UK
Fri 20 Mar · 08:30
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Recent
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
Andrew Griffith on why government sometimes has to say 'no' and why Rupert Murdoch was the 'best boss'.
Your Time
Sat 14 Mar · 16:30
UK
Sat 14 Mar · 16:30
Repeat
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Your Time
Sat 21 Mar · 16:30
UK
Sat 21 Mar · 16:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
Andrew Griffith on why government sometimes has to say 'no' and why Rupert Murdoch was the 'best boss'.
Time
Your Time
Sat 14 Mar · 16:30
UK
Sat 14 Mar · 16:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Time
Your Time
Sat 21 Mar · 16:30
UK
Sat 21 Mar · 16:30

Available for Streaming

Series 2 Rhun ap Iorwerth

Rhun ap Iorwerth

Can Plaid Cymru replace Labour as the party of power in Wales next year?
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 14 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 14 Nov 2026)
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Series 2 Ed Davey

Ed Davey

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey warns against handing Reform UK 'the keys into 10 Downing Street'.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 7 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 07 Nov 2026)
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Series 2 Zarah Sultana

Zarah Sultana

Coventry MP Zarah Sultana on Palestine, NATO, Farage and setting up a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 31 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 31 Oct 2026)
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Series 2 Tom Fletcher – UN humanitarian chief

Tom Fletcher – UN humanitarian chief

Tom Fletcher has been the United Nations humanitarian chief for almost a year and speaks to Nick two weeks into his organisation's efforts to get as much aid as possible into the Gaza Strip.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 24 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 24 Oct 2026)
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Series 2 Claire Coutinho

Claire Coutinho

Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho on why she overhauled her party's climate policy.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 17 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 17 Oct 2026)
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Series 2 Arif Ahmed

Arif Ahmed

The ‘free speech tsar’, Arif Ahmed, on how to protect freedom of speech on campuses and what happens if that freedom is threatened.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 10 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 10 Oct 2026)
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Series 2 Bridget Phillipson

Bridget Phillipson

Labour deputy leadership candidate Bridget Phillipson joins Nick in Liverpool at the Labour Party conference.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 3 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 03 Oct 2026)
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Series 2 Danny Kruger

Danny Kruger

The newest Reform UK MP on why he thinks Christian conservatism can save society.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 26 Sep 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 26 Sep 2026)
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Series 2 Lucy Powell

Lucy Powell

Lucy Powell MP on being sacked by Keir Starmer, and why she now wants to be his deputy.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 2:45pm 19 Sep 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 19 Sep 2026)
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Series 2 Steve Reed, Housing Secretary

Steve Reed, Housing Secretary

The man who replaced his close friend Angela Rayner as housing secretary joins Nick.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 12 Sep 2025
Availability: Available for 9 months (until 12 Sep 2026)
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Series 2 Admiral Tony Radakin

Admiral Tony Radakin

An exclusive exit interview with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in the week he steps down as military chief.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 5 Sep 2025
Availability: Available for 9 months (until 05 Sep 2026)
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Series 2 1. The Joe Biden One

1. The Joe Biden One

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, former president Joe Biden sits down with Nick Robinson for an exclusive interview, his first since leaving the White House.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 7 May 2025
Availability: Available for 5 months (until 07 May 2026)
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson FAQs

When is Political Thinking with Nick Robinson next on?

The next broadcast of Political Thinking with Nick Robinson airs at Fri 20 Mar · 08:30(UK: Fri 20 Mar · 08:30) on BBC Two.

Which channel is Political Thinking with Nick Robinson next on?

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson returns on BBC Two next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Political Thinking with Nick Robinson be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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