Westminster HourEpisodes Episode guide
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15/02/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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08/02/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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01/02/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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The UK's relationship with China
Labour in turmoil over Andy Burnham and the UK's relationship with China.
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The future of the political right
Ben Wright and guests discuss Trump's tariffs and the latest Tory defection to Reform UK.
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Discussing world events and their impact on Westminster
Discussion of developments in Iran, the future of pubs and a social media ban for children
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Looking at the year ahead in politics
Reaction to events in Venezuela, the UK relationship with the EU and rebuilding Parliament
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Looking back over the year in politics
Ben Wright and guests reflect on events in Australia and the year in UK politics.
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Is the UK ready for war?
What hope peace in Ukraine? And is the UK ready to fight a war?
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Ben Wright breaks down the Budget
Post-Budget analysis with Ben Wright and guests.
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Nick Eardley looks ahead to the Budget
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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The government's Danish-inspired asylum changes
Ben Wright and guests discuss asylum changes and President Trump's challenge to the BBC.
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Crisis at the BBC and Budget build-up
Ben Wright and guests discuss the crisis at the BBC and the chancellor's Budget choices.
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A horrific knife attack, Budget speculation and: are manifestos sacrosanct?
Ben Wright and guests discuss the key political issues.
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Topical political discussion hosted by Helen Catt
Helen Catt discusses Labour's deputy leadership and asks who joins political parties?
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Ben Wright hosts lively political chat
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the Middle East, the China spy case and standards in public life
Ben Wright discusses key issues for Parliament as MPs return from the Conferences recess.
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Ben Wright with the latest from the Conservative conference in Manchester
Lively political chat with Ben Wright at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.
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Labour Party Conference
Ben Wright and guests are live at the Labour Party's Conference in Liverpool.
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Recognition of Palestine
Ben Wright and guests discuss the UK's recognition of Palestine and the party conferences.
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President Trump's State Visit
Ben Wright and guests discuss Keir Starmer's leadership and President Trump's state visit.
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07/09/2025
Ben Wright and guests digest the Cabinet reshuffle and Reform UK's party conference.
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Ben Wright and guests look ahead to a challenging new term in politics
Ben Wright hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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24/08/2025
Political discussion with Nick Eardley and guests
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17/08/2025
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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Analysis of latest political developments hosted by Helen Catt
Helen Catt and guests discuss Palestine Action, deporting foreign criminals and digital ID
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Helen Catt and guests discuss latest political developments
Helen Catt and guests discuss illegal migration, Southport's recovery and summer reading.
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The situation in Gaza and the challenges facing UK farmers
Ben Wright and panel look ahead to Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump in Scotland
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Ben Wright assesses the political landscape at the end of term in Parliament
Ben Wright and guests discuss reforming the water industry and changes in local government
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Latest political developments with Ben Wright and guests
Ben Wright and guests discuss the possible doctors' strike and the art of political jokes
