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 25 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2025.
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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'.
October 2025
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.
September 2025
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.
July 2025
The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, speaks candidly about Trump, war in Europe, and post-Brexit Britain.
How one Lib Dem MP persuaded ministers to change the law within a year of being elected.
The prime minister sits down with Nick Robinson in Downing Street to mark a year in power.
June 2025
Republican congressman Scott Perry outlines the values that lie behind his conservative politics.
The trade minister, Douglas Alexander, on how a penalty shootout played a role in his government appointment.
The Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride, sets out his vision for a more 'thoughtful' politics and faces up to the challenge of winning the argument before the next general election.
How does it feel to be held up as the 'anti-Trump' leader by progressives worldwide?