Political Thinking with Nick Robinson Series 2Episodes Episode guide

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The Douglas Alexander One
The trade minister on how a penalty shootout played a role in his government appointment.
The Mel Stride One
The Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride, joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio.
The Jacinda Ardern One
How does it feel to be held up as the 'anti-Trump' leader by progressives worldwide?
The Tanni Grey-Thompson One
Nick Robinson in conversation with Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson.
The Eluned Morgan One
Nick Robinson speaks to Eluned Morgan, first minister of Wales.
The Richard Tice One
Nick Robinson speaks to Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice.
The Joe Biden One
Former president Joe Biden sits down with Nick Robinson for an exclusive interview.
23/01/2026
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
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Fri 23 Jan 202612:30
BBC Two
16/01/2026
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Next on
Friday12:30
BBC Two
John Swinney
What is the Scottish first minister's secret for getting Donald Trump's attention?
Jordan Bardella
An exclusive interview with the 30-year-old populist hoping to be France's next president
Kemi Badenoch
Why did the leader of the Opposition call the chancellor 'spineless' and 'shameless'?
Shabana Mahmood
Why is the home secretary warning against leaving space for 'darker forces'?
Rhun ap Iorwerth
Can Plaid Cymru replace Labour as the party of power in Wales next year?
Ed Davey
The Lib Dem leader warns against handing Reform UK 'the keys into 10 Downing Street'.
Zarah Sultana
The MP on Palestine, NATO, Farage and setting up a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn.
Tom Fletcher – UN humanitarian chief
Gaza is like 'driving through the ruins of Hiroshima, or Stalingrad, or Dresden'.
Claire Coutinho
The shadow energy secretary on why she overhauled her party's climate policy.
Arif Ahmed
The ‘free speech tsar’, Arif Ahmed, on how to protect freedom of speech on campuses.
Bridget Phillipson
Labour deputy leadership candidate Bridget Phillipson joins Nick.
Danny Kruger
The newest Reform UK MP on why he thinks Christian conservatism can save society.
Lucy Powell
Lucy Powell MP on being sacked by Starmer, and why she now wants to be his deputy.
Steve Reed, Housing Secretary
The man who replaced his close friend Angela Rayner as housing secretary joins Nick.
Admiral Tony Radakin
Interview with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in the week he steps down as military chief.
The Friedrich Merz One
The German chancellor speaks candidly about Trump, war in Europe, and post-Brexit Britain.
The Josh Babarinde One
How one Lib Dem MP persuaded ministers to change the law within a year of being elected.
The Keir Starmer One
The prime minister sits down with Nick Robinson in Downing Street to mark a year in power.
Trump's America: The Scott Perry One
A Republican congressman outlines the values that lie behind his conservative politics.