Programme Index

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 9^th May 2012, 10:30 on BBC Parliament

Live coverage of proceedings from the Palace of Westminster including the Queen's speech, presented by Daniel Brittain. Show more

The State Opening of Parliament

Recorded

The State Opening of Parliament

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 12^th May 2012, 21:00 on BBC ParliamentLatest broadcast: Sun 13^th May 2012, 04:00 on BBC Parliament

Recorded coverage of proceedings from the Palace of Westminster including the Queen's Speech, presented by Daniel Brittain, with Lord Hennessy, Kate Williams and Sally Dixon-Smith. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Daniel Brittan
Participant:: Kate Williams
Participant:: Sally Dixon-Smith
Participant:: Peter Hennessy

Genres

FactualPolitics

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Performances & Events

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Peter Hennessy Lecture

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 22^nd Nov 2014, 21:00 on BBC ParliamentLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd May 2015, 22:20 on BBC Parliament

Lord Hennessy delivers a lecture on Parliament and the State in the State Apartments of the Palace of Westminster, from Tuesday 18 November.

Contributors

Presenter:: Peter Hennessy

Genres

FactualPolitics

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Daily Politics

22/01/2015

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Jan 2015, 12:00 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Fri 23^rd Jan 2015, 00:00 on BBC Parliament

Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn are joined by historian Lord Hennessy to discuss the government's intentions to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Neil
Presenter:: Jo Coburn
Participant:: Peter Hennessy

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Brand

Daily Politics

30/06/2016

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 30^th Jun 2016, 11:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 1^st Jul 2016, 00:15 on BBC Parliament

Jo Coburn is joined by constitutional historian Peter Hennessy to look at the pressure Jeremy Corbyn is under as well the runners and riders in the Conservative leadership contest. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jo Coburn
Participant:: Peter Hennessy
Participant:: Alan Duncan
Participant:: Dominic Raab

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Brand

Daily Politics

31/05/2017

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 31^st May 2017, 12:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 1^st Jun 2017, 00:00 on BBC Parliament

Andrew Neil is joined by Lord Hennessy to discuss the latest from the campaign trail, including NHS spending and Jeremy Corbyn's views on Trident. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Neil
Interviewed Guest:: Peter Hennessy

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Brand

BOOKtalk

Peter Hennessy

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 30^th Apr 2015, 17:00 on BBC Parliament

Mark D'arcy in discussion with historian Peter Hennessy on his series of pamphlets on the establishment and meritocracy.

Contributors

Presenter:: Mark D'Arcy
Interviewed Guest:: Peter Hennessy

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Formats

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BOOKtalk

Briefings

When Nobody Wins: Peter Hennessy

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st May 2015, 17:40 on BBC ParliamentLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th May 2015, 13:00 on BBC Parliament

Lord Hennessy gives a lecture on some of the closest election results of the late 20th century.

Contributors

Presenter:: Peter Hennessy

Genres

FactualPolitics

Formats

Discussion & Talk

Brand

Briefings

Politics Live

16/01/2019

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 16^th Jan 2019, 11:15 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 17^th Jan 2019, 00:15 on BBC Parliament

Jo Coburn and guests discuss the big political issues of the day. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Andrew Neil
Interviewed Guest:: David Gauke
Interviewed Guest:: Barry Gardiner
Interviewed Guest:: Peter Hennessy
Interviewed Guest:: Liz Kendall
Interviewed Guest:: Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Interviewed Guest:: Pippa Crerar

Genres

FactualPolitics

Brand

Politics Live

Conversations

Peter Hennessy

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 28^th Jan 2018, 20:00 on BBC ParliamentLatest broadcast: Sat 26^th Jan 2019, 23:30 on BBC Parliament

Sean Curran talks to the historian and constitutional expert Peter Hennessy about his life and career.

Contributors

Presenter:: Sean Curran
Interviewed Guest:: Peter Hennessy

Genres

FactualPolitics

Brand

Conversations

Daily Politics

10/05/2018

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 10^th May 2018, 12:00 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th May 2018, 00:10 on BBC Parliament

Jo Coburn, Lord Hennessy and Jacob Rees-Mogg discuss the role the Lords should play in scrutinising Brexit legislation. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jo Coburn
Participant:: Peter Hennessy
Participant:: Jacob Rees-Mogg
Editor:: Rob Burley

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Brand

Daily Politics

07/01/2016

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 7^th Jan 2016, 12:00 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Jan 2016, 00:00 on BBC Parliament

Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn are joined by contemporary historian and crossbench peer Peter Hennessy for the latest political news and debate. With Ken Livingstone and Nigel Farage. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jo Coburn
Presenter:: Andrew Neil
Participant:: Peter Hennessy
Interviewed Guest:: Ken Livingstone
Interviewed Guest:: Nigel Farage

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Brand