Mark D'Arcy talks to former supreme court justice Jonathan Sumption about his new book Trials of the State: Law and the Decline of Politics.
In the final programme in a series of half-hour unscripted talks on party splits, political journalist Steve Richards looks at how Brexit has split the two main political parties.
A panel of scholars debate the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles at an event at the LSE, from Thursday 28 November. Show more
Mark D'Arcy talks to politics professors Tim Bale and Paul Webb about their new book Footsoldiers on political party membership.
In this final lecture, former judge Jonathan Sumption makes some suggestions to restore faith in democracy – starting by fixing the party system and changing the way we vote. Show more
Panel discussion on the outcome of the general election and Brexit hosted by think tank The UK in a Changing Europe and the Foreign Press Association, from Wednesday 18 December.
Party historian Lord Lexden visits Astley Hall, home to the Conservative leader who was three times prime minister.
The first Duke of Wellington was a military hero who served twice as prime minister. Carolyn Quinn meets the current duke for a tour of Apsley House. Show more
Highlights from the Political Studies Association Annual Awards ceremony in London, from Monday 11 November.
In the first programme in a series of half-hour unscripted talks on party splits, political journalist Steve Richards looks at Robert Peel and The Corn Laws.
Mark D'Arcy talks to novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer about his book Nothing Ventured.
Questions in the Scottish parliament to Nicola Sturgeon on Thursday 19 December.
As John Bercow bows out after ten years as speaker of the House of Commons, BBC Parliament revisits the career of a modernising but polarising figure. Show more
Former judge Jonathan Sumption explains how the growth of the law, driven by a demand for greater security and less risk, now means that we have less liberty. Show more
Highlights from The Queen's Speech debate in the House of Commons, including speeches by Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Ian Blackford, from Thursday 19 December. Show more
Mark D'Arcy talks to author Jack Brown about his book No. 10: The Geography of Power at Downing Street.
Historian Dr Philip Salmon tours Knowsley Hall, ancestral home of the 14th Earl of Derby, who was three times prime minister in the Victorian era.
Political journalist Steve Richards looks at Joseph Chamberlain, who first split the Liberal Party and later the Unionists. Show more
Highlights from The Queen's Speech debate in the House of Commons, including speeches by Theresa May, Ed Davey, Sammy Wilson, Colum Eastwood and Karl Turner, from Thursday 19 December.
Mark D'Arcy interviews Graeme Garrard about his book How to Think Politically.
Jonathan Sumption discusses state legitimacy and how democracy can be effective in accommodating political differences. Show more
Coverage of questions in the Welsh Assembly to the First Minister Mark Drakeford on Tuesday 10 December.
Mark D’Arcy talks to Ian Murray about his book This is Our Story, on the fight to save Heart of Midlothian FC from liquidation.
Political journalist Steve Richards looks at Ramsay MacDonald and the Labour party split on formation of the National Government. Show more
Nicola Sturgeon making a speech in Edinburgh calling on the UK government to negotiate a transfer of powers to Holyrood to allow another referendum on Scottish independence, from Thursday 19 December. Show more
Highlights of Thursday 19 December in parliament, presented by Alicia McCarthy. Show more
Mark D'Arcy talks to professor Ruth Kinna about her book The Government of No One – The Theory and Practice of Anarchism.
In his third lecture, Jonathan Sumption argues that concepts of human rights have a long history in the common law. Show more
Coverage of proceedings in the House of Lords, including a short debate on presenting a Humble Address to the Queen for the Queen’s Speech, from Thursday 19 December.
Yeoman warder Christopher Skaife talks to Mark D'Arcy about his book The Ravenmaster, on life in the Tower of London.
In the fourth programme in a series of half-hour unscripted talks on party splits, political journalist Steve Richards looks at how divisions in Labour led to the formation of the SDP.
The review of the events of 20 December in Westminster, including the second reading of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill. Presented by Alicia McCarthy.
Coverage of questions in the London Assembly to Mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday 19 December.
Mark D'Arcy talks to historian Lauren Johnson about her book Shadow King: The Life and Death of Henry VI.
BBC Wales journalist Elliw Gwawr visits Highgate Cottage in Llanystumdwy, the childhood home of First World War premier David Lloyd George.
Jonathan Sumption, formerly one of England and Wales's most senior judges sitting in the UK's Supreme Court, assesses the US and UK's constitutional models. Show more
The speech and question session with former prime minister Tony Blair on the future for Labour and progressive politics, from Wednesday 18 December.
Mark D'Arcy talks to former supreme court justice Jonathan Sumption about his new book Trials of the State: Law and the Decline of Politics.
In the final programme in a series of half-hour unscripted talks on party splits, political journalist Steve Richards looks at how Brexit has split the two main political parties.
A panel of scholars debate the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles at an event at the LSE, from Thursday 28 November. Show more
Mark D'Arcy talks to politics professors Tim Bale and Paul Webb about their new book Footsoldiers on political party membership.
In this final lecture, former judge Jonathan Sumption makes some suggestions to restore faith in democracy – starting by fixing the party system and changing the way we vote. Show more
Panel discussion on the outcome of the general election and Brexit hosted by think tank The UK in a Changing Europe and the Foreign Press Association, from Wednesday 18 December.
Party historian Lord Lexden visits Astley Hall, home to the Conservative leader who was three times prime minister.
The first Duke of Wellington was a military hero who served twice as prime minister. Carolyn Quinn meets the current duke for a tour of Apsley House. Show more
Highlights from the Political Studies Association Annual Awards ceremony in London, from Monday 11 November.
In the first programme in a series of half-hour unscripted talks on party splits, political journalist Steve Richards looks at Robert Peel and The Corn Laws.
Mark D'Arcy talks to novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer about his book Nothing Ventured.
