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Newsnight

1980 – nowShow25 seasons4006 episodesNR

News
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

A daily BBC Television current affairs programme which specialises in analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 267 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Antony Jay
Produced by
Miriam O'Callaghan, Jill Graham, Allie Wharf

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 30, 1980 · April 30, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 30, 1980
Latest episode
April 30, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
25 seasons · 4006 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
News
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Armor-Piercing Question, The Big Board, Call-Back +4

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Newsnight worth watching?"

Questions about Newsnight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Newsnight worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6).

How long does it take to watch Newsnight?

3338 h

About 3338 hours: 4006 episodes in 25 seasons of about 50 minutes each since 1980, and it's still in production.

Will Newsnight make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Newsnight?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.