Today in Parliament

Today in Parliament is a British radio programme that covers the daily proceedings of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), on BBC Radio 4. When re-broadcast the next day, it is known as Yesterday in Parliament.

History

The programme began on 9 October 1945 at 22.45.[1] It is the only programme that the BBC is required to make under its charter.

In 1978 the public were allowed to hear MPs in parliament.

In 1998 Yesterday in Parliament stopped being broadcast on FM. continuing only on long wave, as an out-out from The Today programme.

In April 2024, Yesterday in Parliament moved to BBC Radio 4 Extra due to the end of Radio 4's long wave opt-outs, ahead of the closure of BBC Radio 4 on long wave.[2]

Content

The broadcast begins with the Speaker announcing Order, order. It is available daily as a podcast.

It is presented on rotation either by Susan Hulme, Mark D'Arcy or Sean Curran.

Audience

Today in Parliament claims to have a regular audience of around 500,000 listeners.

See also

References
  1. "Today in Parliament at 70: Britain's 'longest-running soap opera'". BBC News. 17 October 2015.
  2. End of an era for BBC despite Long Wave reprieve
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