

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.
Cast

Laura Kuenssberg
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Seasons

E1What's first for the new Prime Minister?
Sep 4, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Conservative leadership candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, and hears from Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska.

E2Former Prime Ministers Remember The Queen
Sep 11, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg talks with Gordon Brown, David Cameron, and Theresa May about Queen Elizabeth II, hearing their memories and opinions of her. The papers and the week's major events are discussed with Sir Nicholas Soames, a friend of King Charles III, Alison Phillips, editor of the Daily Mirror, and Baroness Amos.

E3Queen Elizabeth II's legacy
Sep 18, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. The day's events are discussed with John Sentamu, former Archbishop of York, Victoria Newton, editor of the Sun, and Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons.

E4Labour conference and the mini-budget
Sep 25, 2022
From the Labour conference in Liverpool, Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Sir Keir Starmer MP, leader of the Labour Party and Kwasi Kwarteng MP, chancellor of the exchequer. On the panel are Frances O’Grady, general secretary of the TUC; Gerard Lyons, economist and Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland.

E5Can Liz Truss make her plans work?
Oct 2, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by prime minister Liz Truss MP and shadow chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves MP.
E6SNP conference and the energy crisis
Oct 9, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Nicola Sturgeon MSP, SNP leader and first minister of Scotland; and Nadhim Zahawi MP, cabinet office minister.
E7Is Liz Truss really in charge?
Oct 16, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Jeremy Hunt MP, Jonathan Reynolds MP and Professor Ozlem Tureci and Professor Ugur Sahin of BioNTech.
E8Who Will Be the PM and Will They Succeed?
Oct 23, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Sir Keir Starmer MP, Conservative MPs Penny Mordaunt, Dominic Raab, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Iain Duncan Smith, and Mervyn King and Professor Jane Green.
E9What Type of Government Does Sunak Want?
Oct 30, 2022
Laura interviews Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove, shadow Home Secretary Yvette, actors David Harewood and Zachary Quinto, former Chancellor Philip Hammond, Green MP Caroline Lucas, and the chair of Stonewall, Iain Anderson
E10How can we fight the climate crisis?
Nov 6, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Ed Miliband MP, shadow secretary of state for Climate Change & Net Zero; and Baroness Campbell of Loughborough, former chair of UK Sport.
E11What is the government's plan for the economy?
Nov 13, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg talks to chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP, shadow chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP and chief of the defence staff Sir Tony Radakin.
E12How will the Autumn Statement impact you?
Nov 20, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg talks to health and social care secretary Steve Barclay MP, shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Ashworth MP and Nasa scientist Howard Hu.
E13Are We Heading for a Winter of Discontent?
Nov 27, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include transport secretary Mark Harper MP and shadow levelling up secretary Lisa Nandy MP.
E14Who Should Keep Us Safe Online?
Dec 4, 2022
Interviews with key politicians and public figures. Laura Kuenssberg's guests include chairman of the Conservative Party Nadhim Zahawi MP, shadow secretary of state for education Bridget Phillipson MP, and Kate Winslet.
E15Could a Nurses' Strike be Avoided?
Dec 11, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include Steve Powis, NHS England’s medical director; James Cleverly MP, foreign secretary; and Wes Streeting MP, Shadow Health Secretary.
E16Will strikes ruin the government's Christmas?
Dec 18, 2022
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by cabinet office minister Oliver Dowden MP, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper MP and Howard Hu, Nasa.

E1Can Rishi Sunak Solve NHS Problems?
Jan 8, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are prime minister Rishi Sunak MP, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting MP and film director Sam Mendes.

E2Will Keir Starmer Reform the NHS?
Jan 15, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Sir Keir Starmer MP, leader of the Labour Party; Mark Harper MP, transport secretary; Brian Cox, actor; Caroline Nokes MP; Conservative and chair of the women and equalities committee; and Sir Howard Davies; chair of NatWest.

E3The Latest on Nadhim Zahawi's Tax Affairs
Jan 22, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg interviews first minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon MSP and shadow chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP.

E4When will the strikes finally end?
Jan 29, 2023
On a dramatic morning when Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi was sacked, Laura Kuenssberg interviews Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove, Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, and US Ambassador to the UK Jane Hartley. She has an interview with Jenna Coleman and Aidan Turner, and discusses events with the panel of Michel Barnier, Mary Bousted, and Katharine Birbalsingh

E5Can the Tories get on with governing?
Feb 5, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Business Secretary Grant Shapps, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, General Secretary of the Unite union Sharon Graham, and Ukrainian TV presenter Timur Miroshnychenko. The panel consists of Labour MP Liz Kendall, former Conservative Party chairman Jake Berry, and businesswoman Kate Bingham.

E6What are the UK's responsibilities in Turkey and Ukraine?
Feb 12, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg interviews the foreign office minister Andrew Mitchell, Labour's Shadow Levelling up Secretary Lisa Nandy, the Polish Prime Minister, Andrzej Duda, and the broadcaster Erue Leith. She discusses current events and the interviews with the panel of the SNP MP John Nicolson, the Ukrainian politician Vadym Prystaiko, and the author and entrepreneur Priya Lakhani.

E7Are we in a new political world?
Feb 19, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg interviews the Commons leader Penny Mordaunt, Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, and actor Hugh Jackman

E8Can Sunak Get NI Brexit Deal Done?
Feb 26, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Dominic Raab MP, deputy prime minister and justice secretary; David Lammy MP, shadow foreign secretary; and Humza Yousaf MSP, SNP leadership candidate and Scottish health secretary. Panellists include Dave Penman, FDA general secretary; Thomasina Miers, chef and restaurateur; and George Eustice MP, former cabinet minister.

E9Can the government escape its past?
Mar 5, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg’s guests are Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris MP, shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Ashworth MP, and online safety campaigners Judy Thomas and Baroness Kidron.

E10Can politicians show the economy is alive and kicking?
Mar 12, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg’s is joined by chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP and shadow chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves MP. Panellists are Simon Clarke MP, Nadia Whittome MP and general manager of eBay UK Murray Lambell.

E11Are the Tories getting back on track?
Mar 19, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Oliver Dowden MP, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Lisa Nandy MP, shadow secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities, Kate Forbes MSP, cabinet secretary for finance and the economy, and Georgia Harrison, campaigner and former reality TV star.

E12When will people start to feel better off?
Mar 26, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove MP and Shadow Culture secretary Lucy Powell MP.

E13How should politicians manage migration?
Apr 2, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include home secretary Suella Braverman MP and Lisa Nandy MP, shadow communities secretary.

E14Can we avoid a summer of strikes?
Apr 16, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg interviews shadow health secretary Wes Streeting MP and chairman of the Conservative Party Greg Hands MP.

E15What's Going On In Our Schools?
Apr 23, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief inspector; Oliver Dowden MP, deputy prime minister; Sir Ed Davey MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats; and Jonathan Ashworth MP, shadow Work and Pensions secretary.

E16What state are our political parties in ahead of the local elections?
Apr 30, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are transport secretary Mark Harper MP, Labour national campaign coordinator Shabana Mahmood MP, Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay, and actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi.

E17What Next for Politicians After Local Elections?
May 7, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to culture secretary Lucy Frazer MP, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting MP and New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins. On the panel are Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips and academic Jason Arday.

E18Will It Be Hard to Make a Living for Years to Come?
May 14, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to energy secretary Grant Shapps, shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds, founder and CEO of Stability AI Emad Mostaque, and executive director of the World Food Programme Cindy McCain. On the panel are Greg Jackson, Pippa Crear and Thomasina Miers.

E19Do Politicians Really Care About Saving the Earth?
May 21, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs Thérèse Coffey, shadow secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting and actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger. Panellists include broadcaster and MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, Green New Deal Rising co-founder Fatima Ibrahim, and Conservative MP Jake Berry.

E20Can The Government Grip the NHS's Problems?
May 28, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Andrey Kelin, ambassador of Russia to the UK, Steve Barclay MP, secretary of state for Health and Social Care, and Jonathan Ashworth MP, shadow secretary of state for Work and Pensions.

E21Is the Government Getting to Grips with Migration?
Jun 4, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks with Robert Jenrick MP, minister of state for immigration, Jonathan Reynolds MP, shadow secretary of state for business and industrial strategy, Joseph Wu, Taiwanese minister of foreign affairs, and actor Brian Cox.

E22Boris Johnson resigns as MP
Jun 11, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg talks to cabinet minister Grant Shapps, David Lammy and Nigel Farage about what’s next. She is also joined by actor Alan Cumming and former Conservative leader Michael Howard.

E23Boris Johnson, Partygate and Rising Mortgage Costs
Jun 18, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to housing secretary Michael Gove, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, actor Mark Rylance and Evgenia Kara-Murza, the wife of a jailed Russian opposition activist. On the panel are historian Simon Schama, former Boris Johnson adviser Samuel Kasumu and former cabinet minister Justine Greening.

E24Rishi Sunak on NHS, Inflation and Russia
Jun 25, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to prime minister Rishi Sunak, shadow housing secretary Lisa Nandy, BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg and singer Rick Astley. On the panel are activist Marina Litvinenko, comedian Ben Elton and pollster Luke Tryl.

E25How Do We Fix the NHS?
Jul 2, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard, health secretary Steve Barclay, shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson and Nasa astronaut Christina Koch. On the panel are TV presenter Dr Michael Mosley, former health minister Lord Bethell and online safety campaigner Baroness Kidron.

E26What Are Labour's Plans for the Economy?
Jul 9, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Victoria Atkins MP, financial secretary to the treasury; Rachel Reeves MP, shadow chancellor of the exchequer; and John Kerry, US special presidential envoy for climate and former secretary of state. Plus actors James Norton and Luke Thompson.

E27How Would Keir Starmer Govern?
Jul 16, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Labour leader Keir Starmer, business secretary Kemi Badenoch and Australian footballer Sarah Walsh. On the panel are John Lewis chair Sharon White, PoliticsJOE editor Oli Dugmore and former cabinet minister Andrea Leadsom.

E28Crumbling schools and cost of living
Sep 3, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt and shadow secretary of state for education Bridget Phillipson, actor Timothy Spall and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason MBE.

E29Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife and public
Sep 10, 2023
How was it possible for Daniel Khalife, accused of terror-related crimes, to escape from Wandsworth Prison? Laura Kuenssberg asks justice secretary Alex Chalk MP. She also talks to US General Mark Milley, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Stephen Fry, former government adviser Salma Shah and chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor.

E30Foreign Aid, Russell Brand and Online Harms
Sep 17, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to foreign secretary James Cleverly, Labour's Pat McFadden and online safety campaigner Ian Russell. On the panel are journalist Jane Moore, author Irvine Welsh and activist Nimco Ali.

E31Net zero, HS2 and housing
Sep 24, 2023
Victoria Derbyshire's guests include defence secretary Grant Shapps MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey MP, and shadow chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP. Broadcaster Rachel Johnson, Greek economist Yánis Varoufákis, and Craig Mackinlay MP are on the panel.

E32How can Rishi Sunak win back support?
Oct 1, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by prime minister Rishi Sunak MP, shadow secretary of state for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting MP and actor Helen Mirren.

E33What would Keir Starmer be like as PM?
Oct 8, 2023
Victoria Derbyshire interviews leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer MP and transport secretary Mark Harper MP. She also talks to Steve Coogan, portraying Jimmy Savile in BBC drama The Reckoning, and Jimmy Savile survivor Sam Brown.

E34What next for the Israel-Hamas war?
Oct 15, 2023
Victoria Derbyshire is joined by James Cleverly MP, foreign secretary, David Lammy MP, shadow foreign secretary, Humza Yousaf MSP, first minister of Scotland, and Mark Regev, senior adviser to the Israeli prime minister.

E35Hostages and Aid in the Israel-Hamas War
Oct 22, 2023
Victoria Derbyshire speaks to guests including former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett, veteran Palestinian politician Hanan Ashrawi, immigration minister Robert Jenrick and shadow international development minister Lisa Nandy.

E36AI and the war in Gaza
Oct 29, 2023
The guests are Michelle Donelan MP, secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, Peter Kyle MP, shadow secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, and Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies.

E37Gaza, Covid and King's Speech
Nov 5, 2023
This week's guests include Oliver Dowden MP, deputy prime minister, John Healey MP, shadow defence secretary, and the actor Sarah Snook.

E38Protests and the war in Gaza
Nov 12, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include defence secretary Grant Shapps MP, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper MP, and Lord Grade, chairman of Ofcom. Music comes from pianist Víkingur Ólafsson.

E39Will the Chancellor Cut Taxes?
Nov 19, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP, shadow chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP, and actor Joanna Scanlan.

E40Will Migration Numbers Come Down?
Nov 26, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg talks to prime minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis, chief secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott MP, and shadow chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP.

E41Can We Avoid a Winter NHS Crisis?
Dec 3, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by secretary of state for health and social care Victoria Atkins MP, shadow secretary of state for business and trade Jonathan Reynolds MP, and social activist and granddaughter to Nelson Mandela Ndileka Mandela.

E42Will the New Rwanda Bill Stop the Boats?
Dec 10, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include Olena Zelenska, first lady of Ukraine, Michael Gove MP, levelling up and housing secretary, and Liz Kendall MP, shadow work and pensions secretary.

E43Baroness Mone and the PPE Scandal
Dec 17, 2023
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden MP, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting MP and actor Brian Cox. Plus an exclusive interview with Baroness Mone.

E1Can Rishi Sunak Win the Election?
Jan 7, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg interviews prime minister Rishi Sunak and shadow secretary of state for education Bridget Phillipson MP.

E2Lord Cameron and Sir Keir Starmer on Yemen Air Strikes
Jan 14, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are foreign secretary Lord Cameron and Sir Keir Starmer MP, leader of the Labour Party.

E3Is the World Getting More Dangerous?
Jan 21, 2024
Guests include secretary of state for defence Grant Shapps MP, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper MP and first minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf MSP.

E4Have the Public Lost Faith in Politics?
Jan 28, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to voters in the North West and hears from Kemi Badenoch MP, Jonathan Reynolds MP and US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro.

E5How Can We Protect Our Children Online?
Feb 4, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are education secretary Gillian Keegan MP, shadow secretary of state for science, innovation and technology Peter Kyle MP, and Esther Ghey.

E6Do Politicians Listen to Younger Voters?
Feb 11, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden MP, and actor Ralph Fiennes. On the panel are historian Simon Schama and editor of The Sun Victoria Newton.

E7Alexei Navalny, By-Elections and Antisemitism
Feb 18, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by illegal immigration minister Michael Tomlinson MP and Robin Simcox, the commissioner for countering extremism.

E8Islamophobia, Commons Chaos and Ukraine
Feb 25, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden MP, shadow international development secretary Lisa Nandy MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey MP and prime minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas.

E9Will the Chancellor Cut Taxes?
Mar 3, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP, shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson MP and Mariano Janin.

E10How Would Labour Handle the Economy?
Mar 10, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by health secretary Victoria Atkins MP and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves MP. On the panel are broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Lord Howard and chair of John Lewis Sharon White DBE.

E11Race in Politics, and Earl Spencer's Abuse
Mar 17, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by secretary of state for transport Mark Harper MP, shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth MP and Earl Spencer, along with panellists Harriet Harman MP, Labour, businessman Theo Paphitis and author Samuel Kasumu.

E12Is the Economy on the Mend?
Mar 24, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP, shadow secretary of state for women and equalities and chair of the Labour Party Anneliese Dodds MP, Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson.

E13Should We Suspend Arms Sales to Israel?
Apr 7, 2024
Laura is joined by deputy PM Oliver Dowden, shadow foreign secretary David Lammy and Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenburg. On the panel are former cabinet secretary and national security adviser Mark Sedwill, actress and writer Ruby Wax and Former cabinet minister and diplomat Valerie Amos.

E14Iran's Drone Attacks on Israel
Apr 14, 2024
Guests include health secretary Victoria Atkins MP, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper MP, and co-leader of the Green Party Carla Denyer.

E15Is Saving the Planet Going Out of Fashion?
Apr 21, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg interviews energy and net zero secretary Claire Coutinho MP, CEO of the climate change committee Chris Stark and shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood MP. On the panel are environmental activist and broadcaster Chris Packham, entrepreneur Luke Johnson and Lib Dem foreign affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP.

E16A Tory Defection, and an SNP Meltdown?
Apr 28, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Home Office minister Chris Philp MP, shadow Health secretary Wes Streeting MP and former speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. Plus former immigration minister Robert Jenrick MP and Baroness Chakrabarti are on the panel.

E17Local Elections: The Winners & Losers
May 5, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are transport secretary Mark Harper MP, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden MP, and Rwanda government spokesperson Yolande Makolo.

E18Arms To Israel, Gaza Protests & Eurovision
May 12, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include foreign secretary Lord Cameron and Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth.

E19Ukraine, NHS Waiting Lists and Baby Reindeer
May 19, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include defence secretary Grant Shapps, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting and Russian politician Leonid Volkov. Plus Piers Morgan, Mikaela Loach and David Ross are on the panel.

E20National Service and Labour's Tax Policy
May 26, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg interviews home secretary James Cleverly MP and Rachel Reeves MP, shadow chancellor of the Exchequer.

E21Immigration, the NHS and the Green Party
Jun 2, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by health secretary Victoria Atkins MP, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper MP and Adrian Ramsay, co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales.

E22Episode 22
Jun 9, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are Work and Pensions secretary Mel Stride, leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage and SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn.

E23How Do We Fix Social Care?
Jun 16, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are transport secretary Mark Harper, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting, leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey and leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth.

E24Small Boats, Universities and Independence
Jun 23, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg interviews home secretary James Cleverly, shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson and first minister of Scotland John Swinney.

E25Interview with the Prime Minister
Jun 30, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg also interviews Pat McFadden, Daisy Cooper and Stephen Flynn.

E26The New Government and its First Dilemma
Jul 7, 2024

E27Trump Assassination Attempt
Jul 14, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Lucy Powell leader of the house as well as Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, Lord Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley and Frank Luntz, US consultant and pollster

E28Inside No 11 with Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Jul 21, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves MP and shadow chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP. Joining them on the panel are comedian Jon Culshaw, Bloomberg's head of economic and news Stephanie Flanders, and Labour MP Zarah Sultana.

E29Is There a Hole in the UK's Finances?
Jul 28, 2024
Victoria Derbyshire is joined by environment secretary Steve Reed MP and Slave Play's Kit Harington and Olivia Washington.

E1Interview with the Prime Minister
Sep 8, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg interviews prime minister Sir Keir Starmer MP, Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat and Kate Winslet.

E2Should we send missiles to Ukraine?
Sep 15, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by foreign secretary David Lammy, Sir Ed Davey MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, shadow home secretary James Cleverly MP, Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati.

E3The deputy Prime Minister and the Labour Conference
Sep 22, 2024
Live from Labour Conference in Liverpool, Laura Kuenssberg's guests include Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister, as well as Vladimir Kara-Murza and Evgenia Kara-Murza.

E4A Labour resignation, the Tory leadership and the Lebanon conflict
Sep 29, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include Conservative Party leadership candidates Robert Jenrick MP and Kemi Badenoch MP, as well as Pat McFadden MP, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

E5What next for the Middle East conflict?
Oct 6, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Tzipi Hotovely, Israel’s ambassador to the UK; Amin Salam, Lebanon’s economics and trade minister; Peter Kyle MP, science and technology secretary and Andrew Mitchell MP, shadow foreign secretary.

E6The Death of Alex Salmond
Oct 13, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Scotland's first minister John Swinney, the business secretary Jonathan Reynolds, the CEO of Lloyds Banking Group, and Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick.

E7The NHS, obesity and the Russian ambassador
Oct 20, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by health secretary Wes Streeting, shadow business and trade secretary Kevin Hollinrake and Russian ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin.

E8‘Working people’, Schools and Steve Coogan
Oct 27, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include education secretary Bridget Phillipson MP, shadow secretary for science and technology Andrew Griffith MP, Steve Coogan and Armando Iannucci.

E9The Budget and the new Conservative leader
Nov 3, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg interviews the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch.

E10Trump’s Victory, Ukraine and Defence Spend
Nov 10, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include Darren Jones MP, chief secretary to the Treasury, Priti Patel MP, shadow foreign secretary, Kristen Michal, prime minister of Estonia, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, and actor Damian Lewis.

E11Keeping Britain Moving, Plus Social Care
Nov 17, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg with transport secretary Louise Haigh MP, shadow home secretary Chris Philp MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey MP and Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Hrynchuk.

E12Assisted Dying, Welfare and Ukraine
Nov 24, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall MP, shadow secretary for housing and levelling up Kevin Hollinrake MP, France’s foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Belgium’s health minister Frank Vandenbroucke.

E13Haigh, Labour's Missions and Cate Blanchett
Dec 1, 2024
Victoria Derbyshire talks to Pat McFadden MP, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Victoria Atkins MP, shadow secretary for Environment, Food and Farming. Also, Cate Blanchett and Guy Maddin.

E14Can the government build 1.5 million houses?
Dec 8, 2024
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include Angela Rayner MP, deputy prime minister, and Richard Fuller MP, shadow chief secretary to the treasury.

E15Can Labour stop the boats?
Dec 15, 2024
With home secretary Yvette Cooper and shadow home secretary, Chris Philp. AI bosses Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor and mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.

E1Musk, grooming gangs and the NHS
Jan 5, 2025
Laura speaks to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp.

E2Can we make social media safer?
Jan 12, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to technology secretary Peter Kyle, shadow chancellor Mel Stride as well as former California governor Jerry Brown and reality TV star Jason Oppenheim from Selling Sunset.

E3Cease Fire in Gaza and Trump's Inauguration
Jan 19, 2025
As the ceasefire is announced in Gaza, Laura interviews Darren Jones, Priti Patel, Greg Swenson and Sharone Lifschitz, whose father Oded is held hostage in Gaza.

E4Boosting the Economy, AI and Paul McCartney
Jan 26, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include Rachel Reeves MP, chancellor, and Kemi Badenoch MP, Conservative leader.

E5Violent Crime, Tariffs and Brexit
Feb 2, 2025
Laura is joined by home secretary Yvette Cooper MP, shadow business and trade secretary Andrew Griffith MP and Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey MP.

E6Online Safety, Middle East Peace, and Labour's Housebuilding Plans
Feb 9, 2025
Guests include deputy prime minister Angela Rayner MP, Israeli president Isaac Herzog, and four parents who are suing TikTok for the alleged wrongful death of their children.

E7Trump, Ukraine and Europe
Feb 16, 2025
Victoria Derbyshire's guests are business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel MP and Ilan Gur, CEO of ARIA.

E8What Should Keir Starmer Say to President Trump?
Feb 23, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Stephen Fry, Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes and former chief whip Simon Hart.

E9War and Peace: Interview with the Prime Minister
Mar 2, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch and leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey.

E10Ukraine, the Civil Service, and Rows in Reform
Mar 9, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Pat McFadden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Chris Philp, shadow home secretary, and Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian foreign minister.

E11Reforming Welfare and the NHS
Mar 16, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Wes Streeting, health secretary, Laura Trott, shadow education secretary, and Alexander Stubb, president of Finland.

E12Rachel Reeves and the Spring Statement
Mar 23, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by chancellor Rachel Reeves, shadow chancellor Mel Stride and deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper.

E13Justin Welby and Abuse in the Church of England
Mar 30, 2025
Laura talks to Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury in his first interview since his resignation. She is also joined by the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, and the shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Alex Burghart.

E14Trump’s tariffs: how should the government respond?
Apr 6, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, and Esther Ghey, online safety campaigner.

E15Can the government keep the steel furnaces open?
Apr 13, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Jonathan Reynolds, business and trade secretary, Andrew Griffith, shadow business and trade secretary, Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, and Andrei Kelin, Russian ambassador to the UK.

E16Countdown to the Local Elections
Apr 27, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Pat McFadden, Sir Ed Davey, Kevin Hollinrake, Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden.

E17Farage’s victory: how will the other parties respond?
May 4, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Wes Streeting, health secretary; Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader; Ed Davey, Lib Dem leader; Zia Yusuf, chair Reform UK; and Adrian Ramsay, co-leader of the Green Party.

E18Immigration, Grooming Gangs and Yungblud
May 11, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics. With home secretary Yvette Cooper, shadow home secretary Chris Philp, and Yungblud.

E19The UK-EU Summit, and Elton John on AI Copyright
May 18, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Nick Thomas-Symonds, Cabinet Office minister, Alex Burghart, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Chris O’Shea, CEO of Centrica, Elton John, and James Graham.

E20The Deputy Prime Minister and the Conservative Leader
May 25, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister, and Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader, plus Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter.

E21Protecting Britain from global threats
Jun 1, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include defence secretary John Healey, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick and David Challen, author and son of Sally Challen. On the panel are business owner Kiki McDonough, Baroness Shami Chakrabarti and former cabinet secretary Simon Case.

E22The Spending Review and why Arnold Schwarzenegger wants you to 'stop whining'
Jun 8, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to science and technology secretary Peter Kyle, shadow home secretary Chris Philp, Reform deputy leader Richard Tice, and actor and climate change activist Arnold Schwarzenegger.

E23Israel v Iran
Jun 15, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to chancellor Rachel Reeves, shadow chancellor Mel Stride, Israel’s ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely, Iranian opposition campaigner and son of the former Shah, Reza Pahlavi, and Iranian analyst Hamidreza Gholamzadeh.

E24Trump Strikes Iran
Jun 22, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Jonathan Reynolds, business secretary; Isaac Herzog, president of Israel; Seyed Ali Mousavi, Iranian ambassador to the UK; Tom Tughendhat, former Conservative minister; Piers Morgan, broadcaster; Zara Sultana, Independent MP.

E25Labour’s First Year and the Welfare Reforms
Jun 29, 2025
Victoria Derbyshire's guests include Wes Streeting, the health secretary, Helen Whately, the shadow work and pensions secretary, Rosie Jones, comedian, Louise Haigh, former cabinet minister, and Ralph Fiennes and Dylan Moran.

E26Labour’s First Year: What Do Voters Think?
Jul 6, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to a group of people from Kent who voted Labour in 2024, and to Bridget Phillipson MP, Mel Stride MP and Sir Mark Rowley.

E27Protecting children online, and life after Doctor Who
Jul 13, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to chief executive of Ofcom Melanie Dawes, transport secretary Heidi Alexander, shadow home secretary Chris Philp, and actors Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel.

E28Who Can Clean Up Our Water?
Jul 20, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics. The guests are: Steve Reed, the environment secretary; Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK; Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats; and Kevin Hollinrake, the shadow housing secretary. And on the panel are: the SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, political strategist Jo Tanner and comedian Matt Forde.

E1Episode 1
Sep 7, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to defence secretary John Healey, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.

E2The Mandelson Sacking and Virginia Giuffre's Family
Sep 14, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Peter Kyle, the business and trade secretary; Laura Trott, the shadow education secretary; and Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre. On the panel are Piers Morgan, Christiane Amanpour and Rosena Allin-Khan.

E3Recognising the Palestinian State
Sep 21, 2025
The guests on the programme include David Lammy, deputy prime minister, Ed Davey, leader of the LibDems, Mel Stride, shadow chancellor, Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom, and actors Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln.

E4Interview with the Prime Minister
Sep 28, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, shadow housing secretary James Cleverly MP and activist Greta Thunberg.

E5Tackling Anti-Semitism and the Conservative Conference
Oct 5, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to the home secretary Shabana Mahmood and the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

E6Gaza and Israel: The Ceasefire Deal
Oct 12, 2025
The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to Bridget Phillipson, education secretary and Labour deputy leadership candidate; Priti Patel, shadow foreign secretary; John Swinney, Scotland’s first minister and leader of the SNP; and Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru.

E7Prince Andrew, Green Energy and Zack Polanski
Oct 19, 2025
Victoria Derbyshire is joined by energy and net zero secretary, Ed Miliband, shadow energy and net zero secretary, Claire Coutinho, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales Zack Polanski and actors David Harewood and Toby Jones.

E8Interview with Kamala Harris
Oct 26, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by health secretary Wes Streeting, shadow home secretary Chris Philp and former US vice president and presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

E9Train Attack, the Monarchy, and the Military
Nov 2, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include defence secretary John Healey MP, Zia Yusuf, head of policy, Reform UK, and Nigel Topping, chair, Climate Change Committee.

E10Protecting our children from AI chatbots
Nov 9, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Lisa Nandy, culture secretary; James Cartlidge, shadow defence secretary; Sir Richard Knighton, chief of defence staff; Megan Garcia, the mother suing Character.AI over the death of her son; and actor Bryan Cranston.

E11Can the Government Stop the Boats?
Nov 16, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to home secretary Shabana Mahmood, shadow home secretary Chris Philp, leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey and former BBC director general Lord Tony Hall.

E12Budget Lookahead
Nov 23, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to transport secretary Heidi Alexander, leader of the Green Party Zack Polanksi, and shadow chancellor Mel Stride. She also talks to Joseph Fiennes and Richard Ratcliffe, husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, about new BBC drama Prisoner 951.

E13Interview with the Chancellor
Nov 30, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to chancellor Rachel Reeves, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and model David Gandy. On the panel are Abi Foster, Sharon White and Piers Morgan.

E14Do Young People Have a Raw Deal from Politicians?
Dec 7, 2025
The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics. Her guests are: Pat McFadden, work and pensions secretary; Helen Whately, shadow work and pensions secretary; and Zarah Sultana, co-founder of Your Party.

E15Bondi Beach attack and a look back at 2025
Dec 14, 2025
Laura Kuenssberg talks to home secretary Shabana Mahmood, shadow home secretary Chris Philp and chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Mary-Ann Stephenson. On the panel are Lib Dem president-elect Josh Babarinde MP, Reform councillor Laila Cunningham and actor Joanna Scanlon. Also, Kate Winslet, Andrea Riseborough and Toni Collette talk about their new film, Goodbye June.

E1Interview with the Prime Minister
Jan 4, 2026
Laura speaks to prime minister Keir Starmer in the first of a series of New Year interviews with party leaders. Also on the show, former defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps, the Lib Dem's Layla Moran and former Conservative cabinet minister, now Reform supporter, Nadine Dorries.

E2Lord Mandelson and Kemi Badenoch
Jan 11, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader; Lord Mandelson, the former ambassador to the US; and Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary.

E3Lisa Nandy, Richard Tice and Mike Johnson
Jan 18, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Lisa Nandy MP, culture secretary, Richard Tice MP, deputy leader of Reform UK, and Mike Johnson, speaker of the United States House of Representatives. On the panel are Jeremy Hunt MP, Tracy Brabin, mayor of West Yorkshire, and Kay Burley.

E4Andy Burnham, Police Reform and Social Media
Jan 25, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include home secretary Shabana Mahmood, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and former mayor of the West Midlands Sir Andy Street.

E5The Epstein files, China and Zack Polanski
Feb 1, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to housing and communities secretary Steve Reed, Green Party leader Zack Polanksi and actor Hugh Bonneville. On the panel are Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat, historian and former government adviser John Bew and broadcaster Angela Rippon.

E6Can Keir Starmer Survive the Mandelson Crisis?
Feb 8, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart and Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.

E7Navalny, Nato and Gender Identity
Feb 15, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by foreign secretary Yvette Cooper, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Baroness Hilary Cass. On the panel are singer and activist Billy Bragg, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Emily Thornberry and former Conservative cabinet minister, now Reform supporter Jake Berry.

E8Special educational needs, student debt and Ukraine
Feb 22, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Bridget Phillipson, Laura Trott, Boris Johnson and Admiral Sir Tony Radakin.

E9Iran's Supreme Leader Killed: What Next?
Mar 1, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg talks to defence secretary John Healey, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Green Party leader Zack Polanski.

E10Iran, Israel and the Foreign Secretary
Mar 8, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg talks to foreign secretary Yvette Cooper, Iranian ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi, UN humanitarian lead Tom Fletcher, Reform MP Robert Jenrick, and leader of the SNP and Scotland's first minister John Swinney. On the panel are former Conservative defence secretary Penny Mordaunt, Your Party's Zarah Sultana, and broadcaster Christiane Amanpour.

E11Iran War: the costs to all of us
Mar 15, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are energy secretary Ed Miliband, shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho, Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey and musician and actor Self Esteem. On the panel are: broadcaster Piers Morgan, journalist Tina Brown and Sharon White of Frontier Economics.

E12Could Iran Strike the UK?
Mar 22, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are Steve Reed, housing and communities secretary, Sir James Cleverly, shadow housing and communities secretary, Chris O'Shea, CEO Centrica, and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

E13A Month of War
Mar 29, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are education secretary Bridget Phillipson, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, Reform home affairs spokesperson Zia Yusuf and Jay Edelson, the lawyer for the family of Jonathan Gavalas who took his own life after developing a relationship with an AI chatbot. On the panel are Michael Gove, editor of the Spectator; Liz Saville Roberts, Plaid Cymru Westminster leader; and actor Eddie Marsan.

E14The Failure of Peace Talks, and Tucker Carlson on Trump
Apr 12, 2026
Victoria Derbyshire presents, with guests including health secretary Wes Streeting MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey MP and shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge MP. On the panel are former head of MI6 Sir Alex Younger, classicist professor Mary Beard and broadcaster Kay Burley.

E15Mandelson row, AI and the Scottish elections
Apr 19, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Liz Kendall MP, Alex Burghart MP and Robert Jenrick MP. Also, a special report from Scotland, where Laura interviews all six of the main party leaders.

E16Shooting at Trump Dinner, and King's US Visit
Apr 26, 2026
With guests Darren Jones MP, chief secretary to the prime minister, and Chris Philp MP, shadow home secretary. Featuring a special report from Wales, including interviews with the main Welsh party leaders. And on the panel are former US ambassador Lord Darroch, broadcaster Susanna Reid and actor Brian Cox.

E17Antisemitism, marches and elections
May 3, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Transport secretary Heidi Alexander MP, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch MP and leader of the Green Party of England and Wales Zack Polanski. And on the Panel are Lib Dem MP Lisa Smart, Scotland's cabinet secretary for social justice Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP and Baroness Smith of Plaid Cymru.

E18Election 26: the challenge to Starmer
May 10, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Bridget Phillipson MP, education secretary; Catherine West MP, Labour; James Cleverly MP, shadow housing, communities and local government secretary; Richard Tice MP, deputy leader of Reform UK; and Rhun ap Iowerth MS, Plaid Cymru leader. On the panel are Jeremy Vince, Nadine Dorries and Sharon Graham

E19Can Starmer Survive?
May 17, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg talks to culture secretary Lisa Nandy MP, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch MP, former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips MP, and Luke Tryl, More in Common. On the panel are Josh Simons MP, broadcaster Jo Coburn and author Will Self.

E20Teenage rape sentencing: a victim speaks out
May 24, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg talks to one of the teenage rape victims whose attackers were spared jail. She also speaks to chief secretary to the prime minister Darren Jones MP, former Labour cabinet minister Alan Milburn and Reform UK treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick MP. On the panel are children's commissioner Rachel de Souza, journalist Vicky Spratt, and James Reed, chairman and CEO of Reed Group.

E21Exclusive interview with Nicola Sturgeon
May 31, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Nichola sturgeon, Former First Minister of Scotland, In her first interview since her husband pleaded guilty to embezzlement.

E22Policing and the Henry Nowak murder
Jun 7, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by David Lammy MP, deputy prime minister; Claire Coutinho MP, shadow equalities minister; and Zia Yusuf, Reform home affairs spokesperson. On the panel, it's Josh Babarinde MP, LibDem; Kay Burley, broadcaster; and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Conservative.

E23Defence spending and online media safety
Jun 14, 2026
Laura is joined by Lisa Nandy MP, culture secretary; James Cartlidge, shadow defence secretary; and Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, and first minister John Swinney sends his thoughts after Scotland's first world cup victory in 36 years.

E24Starmer reflects on ‘political realities’
Jun 21, 2026
Laura Kuenssberg talks to the business secretary, Peter Kyle; the shadow chancellor, Mel Stride; former adviser to Keir Starmer, Paul Ovenden; former cabinet secretary, Lord Simon Case; and former defence secretary, Lord Hutton. On panel are Jess Phillips, Toby Perkins and Luke Charters.

E25Labour unites behind Andy Burnham
Jun 28, 2026
Victoria Derbyshire talks to deputy leader of the Labour Party Lucy Powell MP, housing secretary Steve Reed MP, shadow housing secretary James Cleverly MP and former chief of the defence staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. On the panel are Piers Morgan, Baroness Sharon White and Usdaw general secretary Joanne Thomas.
E26Episode 26
Jul 5, 2026
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