Newsnight
Newsnight is a current affairs & news bulletin on BBC2. Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories. The popular program has been available since 2025. A total of 246 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2026.
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04/03/2026
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall.
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As war continues to upend the Middle East, President Trump lashes out at the prime minister. How serious is this falling out? With Victoria Derbyshire.
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 Victoria Derbyshire.
February 2026
After the Green's by-election triumph, one Labour MP texted our presenter just 'KMG' - Keir must go. How much trouble is the prime minister in?
Greens leader Zack Polanski, and the party chairs of Labour and Reform discuss the Gorton & Denton by-election. Who’s confident - and whose momentum’s about to stall? With Paddy O'Connell.
Four weeks ago Newsnight shone a light on the student loan system. Tonight, we hear change could be coming through the government. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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.
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.
The government considers removing eighth in line to the throne Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession. David Olusoga explains its historical significance. With Nick Watt.
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. With Paddy O'Connell
The Metropolitan Police is carrying out 'initial inquiries' into allegations relating to close protection officers formerly assigned to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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? With Victoria Derbyshire.
An exclusive interview with Democrat senator Mark Kelly who has been described as 'Public Enemy Number One' by President Trump. Plus, Gisèle Pelicot speaks publicly for the first time.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces another accusation of sharing an official document. Jonathan Dimbleby talks to Newsnight about where the mounting pressure leaves the monarchy. With Katie Razzall.
Trouble at the top as another one bites the dust in Downing Street. Just what is going on behind the door of Number 10? With Paddy O'Connell.
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.
Epstein revelations have toppled senior figures in Europe while up to now, the US fallout has been more muted. Is that about to change?
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?
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? With Matt Chorley.
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.