Political Thinking With Nick Robinson
Political Thinking With Nick Robinson is a TV show on BBC2. Beyond the soundbite. In conversation with the people who influence our political thinking, Nick Robinson reveals their backgrounds, their stories and their values. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 32 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2026.
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How did a world heavyweight champion end up running a city of three million people in wartime?
The National Education Union's general secretary on strikes, race and banning social media.
What is the Scottish first minister's secret for getting Donald Trump's attention?
Episodes 2025
An exclusive interview with Jordan Bardella, the 30-year-old populist hoping to be France's next president.
Why did the leader of the Opposition call the chancellor 'spineless' and 'shameless'?
Why is Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, warning against leaving space for 'darker forces'?
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey warns against handing Reform UK 'the keys into 10 Downing Street'.
Coventry MP Zarah Sultana on Palestine, NATO, Farage and setting up a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn.
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.
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho on why she overhauled her party's climate policy.
The ‘free speech tsar’, Arif Ahmed, on how to protect freedom of speech on campuses and what happens if that freedom is threatened.
Labour deputy leadership candidate Bridget Phillipson joins Nick in Liverpool at the Labour Party conference.
The newest Reform UK MP on why he thinks Christian conservatism can save society.
Lucy Powell MP on being sacked by Keir Starmer, and why she now wants to be his deputy.
The man who replaced his close friend Angela Rayner as housing secretary joins Nick.
An exclusive exit interview with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in the week he steps down as military chief.