Weeks of campaigning and political wrangling are over, the votes have been cast and now the nation waits to find out who will form the new Government. Host David Dimbleby sets the scene for the night to come and the first real indicator, the exit poll figures, are analysed. At 10.15 Fiona Bruce presents a round-up of the latest national news.
Then it's full steam ahead for the team as they bring the results, analysis and all the human drama of this seminal night in the political calendar. Jeremy Paxman talks to the key players, while Andrew Marr finds out what the parties are saying off the record. Fiona Bruce provides election news updates throughout the night and Peter Snow presents his latest state-of-the-art, virtual-reality graphics, including the swingometer. Natasha Kaplinsky , Anna Ford , Kirsty Wark , John Simpson and Rageh Omaar are among those reporting on all the shocks and surprises occurring around the UK.
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BBCi: the red button on the handset will provide a wealth of additional information for digital viewers, including a full results service, a four-screen selection and a special edition of 10 o'clock News Extra
Meet the political editors: page 22; How the live broadcast works: page 25; The telegenic cabinet: page 26