Episodes
1. Interview with the Prime Minister
January 4, 2026
59 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Layla Moran, Keir Starmer, Grant Shapps, Lyse Doucet, Nadine Dorries
2. Lord Mandelson and Kemi Badenoch
January 11, 2026
60 min
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader; Lord Mandelson, the former ambassador to the US; and Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary.
Guest Stars:
Heidi Alexander, Kemi Badenoch, Peter Mandelson, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Gloria De Piero
3. Lisa Nandy, Richard Tice and Mike Johnson
January 18, 2026
59 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lisa Nandy, Kay Burley, Tracy Brabin, Richard Tice, Jeremy Hunt
4. Andy Burnham, Police Reform and Social Media
January 25, 2026
59 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Ed Davey, Shabana Mahmood, Andy Street, Ruth Davidson, Greg Swenson
