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21 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Episode 1
47 mins
Robert Peston hosts the first edition of the show in 2017. He begins by questioning Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry about the Labour Party's apparent change in stance on various policy matters, the impact of the resignation of Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Tristram Hunt and the threat posed to the party by UKIP in Northern England. Robert then invites the Chair of the Royal College of GPs, Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard, to respond to Theresa May's recent criticisms of GP practices and to posit what the NHS needs to overcome the current crisis. Ahead of the inauguration of President Trump, Piers Morgan is quizzed about his friendship with the businessman turned 'man-of-the-people'. Does Piers believe Trump will soften his tone once in power? Will he still fire off tweets at 3am when sitting in the Oval Office? and how should the UK approach President Trump? The final guest to be interviewed is stand-up comedian Russell Kane who is asked if his on-stage 'angry young man' persona is just an act or a true reflection of his own attitude and about attempts by politicians to appeal to younger voters. "The Spin Twins" - Alastair Campbell and Sir Craig Oliver are the two panellists this week, offering their expert comment and analysis on recent news. Allegra Stratton battles throughout the show with a temperamental Screeny to discuss the front pages, trending topics and viewers responses.
Episode 2
47 mins
New UKIP leader Paul Nuttall discusses the forthcoming by-election in Stoke-on-Trent, Keir Starmer will try to explain Labour's Brexit strategy and Michael Gove talks about his meeting with Donald Trump.
Episode 3
47 mins
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and comedian Ross Noble are Robert's guests. With analysis from Labour's Chuka Umunna and Tory Suella Braverman.
Episode 4
47 mins
Robert talks to Housing Minister Gavin Barwell, Caroline Lucas of the Green Party, actor Mark Gatiss and impressionist Rory Bremner. With Andrew Mitchell and Caroline Flint.
Episode 5
47 mins
Robert interviews Leader of the House David Lidington, Shami Chakrabarti, Lord Kerslake and comedian Stephen K. Amos. MPs Yvette Cooper and John Whittingdale provide analysis.
Episode 6
47 mins
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah and comedian Lucy Porter are among this week's guests. With analysis from MPs Liz Kendall and Sir Nicholas Soames.
Episode 7
47 mins
In this edition of ITV's flagship Sunday morning political show, host Robert Peston questions Home Secretary Amber Rudd as to whether her proposal to force companies to reveal how many foreign workers they employed was still a central plank of Government policy. She is also quizzed on comments she made during the Brexit campaign and on the recent by-election results. Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Tom Watson is also asked about the results of those elections and about Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the party. Comedienne Shaparak Khorsandi talks to Robert about her new book, stand-up tour and immigration. With comment and analysis from controversial Tory MP Nadine Dorries and former Labour spin doctor Tom Baldwin.
Episode 8
47 mins
Robert Peston, Independent Television News' Political Editor, hosts the Sunday morning political show. This week he interviews Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond about the budget, the public finances and continuing austerity. Robert then talks to one of the rising young stars of the Labour Party, Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey about her rise to prominence, the leadership of the party and its policies. Robert's final guest is Gina Miller the businesswoman who launched a legal challenge against the Conservative Government's Brexit proposals forcing Parliament to be given a vote on them. Former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and UKIP MP Douglas Carswell provide comment and analysis. While Allegra Stratton provides facts and stats and also monitors the response to the interviews on social media.
Episode 9
47 mins
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson talks to Robert Peston via a video link from his residence at Chevening ahead of his meeting with his Russian counterpart. Robert quizzes him on claims by the UK security services that the Russians have hacked into the computer systems of British political parties as well as Brexit and the Budget. The Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry, Carolyn Fairbairn discusses the potential impact of Brexit on British companies. Tory grandee Michael Heseltine speaks to Robert via video link from his home about Brexit, Conservative Party economic policy and the termination of his advisory role to the Government. Robert talks to the editor of Private Eye magazine Ian Hislop about satire, being sued and the American academic who mistakenly listed the magazine as a source of fake news. Comment and analysis comes from former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers and the man chairing the Select Committee on Brexit, Hilary Benn.
Episode 10
47 mins
Robert Peston interviews the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon via video-link about her plans for a second referendum on Scottish independence, EU membership for an independent Scotland and relations between her and the Prime Minister. Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns is questioned about further devolution of powers to the Welsh Assembly, his work with Michael Heseltine on strengthening the Nations and Regions and comments made to the press by Welsh MPs. Former Advisor to Tony Blair, Matthew Taylor talks to Robert about his work heading up the review of employment rights and law for the Conservative Government, the so-called gig economy and the changes to National Insurance contributions for the self-employed. Comedian Milton Jones lightens the mood as he sets out his own satirical policies if he were running the country. Tory rebel and former Education Minister Nicky Morgan and Labour MP Stephen Kinnock are the guests in "Croissant Corner" offering their analysis of events. Allegra Stratton contributes stats, analysis and comment at the touchscreen.
Episode 11
47 mins
The cut and thrust of British politics is overshadowed by the Westminster terrorist attack. Security Minister Ben Wallace will be discussing the attack. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is interviewed.
Episode 12
47 mins
As Britain prepares for a snap General Election, Robert speaks to Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron, Conservatives Michael Gove and Damian Green and Labour's Liz Kendall.
Episode 13
47 mins
Robert Peston interviews Prime Minister Theresa May and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell with analysis from former Downing Street advisors Alastair Campbell and Camilla Cavendish.
Episode 14
46 mins
Robert questions Jeremy Hunt about mental health, Emily Thornberry on Labour's economic policy and Nigel Farage on the collapse of the UKIP vote.
Episode 15
47 mins
Robert interviews Brexit Secretary David Davis, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Europol director Rob Wainwright.
Episode 16
47 mins
Boris Johnson, Green Party leader Caroline Lucas, Labour's trade secretary Barry Gardiner and actor Hugh Grant are Robert's guests.
Episode 17
47 mins
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, UKIP leader Paul Nuttall and Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon are Robert's guests.
Episode 18
52 mins
With London again hit by a terrorist attack and election campaigning suspended as a mark of respect there is a change in the line-up of guests talking to Robert. Includes live coverage of a statement by Prime Minister Theresa May.
Episode 19
47 mins
Robert speaks to a number of guests in the studio and via video-link to try and make sense of the results of the UK general election. With a hung parliament the Conservatives will need to negotiate with the DUP to get a working majority.
Episode 20
47 mins
The response to the Grenfell Tower fire dominates Robert's discussions with Jeremy Corbyn, Philip Hammond, Dr Sarah Wollaston, David Lammy and film-maker Nisha Parti.
Episode 21
47 mins
Robert's guests include Lib Dem leadership hopeful Sir Vince Cable, International Development Secretary Priti Patel and former Chairman of the Conservative Party Lord Patten.