Programme Information

The Andrew Marr Show

BBC One

Sunday 1 November, 9.00am. Andrew Marr's guests include: Harriet Harman MP, Minister for Women and Equality; Sir Ian Blair, former Metropolitan Police Commissioner; and Sting, singer/songwriter.

Any Questions?

BBC Radio 4

Friday 6 November, 8.00pm. This week Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Hartlepool. The panellists: Vince Cable MP, Treasury spokesman and Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats; Caroline Flint MP, former Europe Minister; Jeremy Hunt MP, Shadow Culture Secretary; and Carol Gould, author and documentary-maker.

Desert Island Discs

BBC Radio 4

Sunday 1 November, 11.15am. Kirsty Young's castaway is TV presenter Jerry Springer.

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

BBC One

Friday 6 November, 10.35pm. This week Jonathan Ross's guests are deadpan master Jimmy Carr; big-hitting Serena Williams; and with an exclusive interview the return of Robbie Williams, who – in a Friday Night With Jonathan Ross first – will be performing two tracks on the show and a further three for red button viewers.

The Graham Norton Show

BBC One

Monday 2 November, 10.35pm. Graham Norton this week welcomes Rob Brydon, Katherine Jenkins and Harry Connick Jr.

Hardtalk

BBC News channel

Monday 2 to Friday 6 November, 4.30am and 11.30pm. Stephen Sackur interviews...
Monday – Lord Mandelson, Business Secretary.
Tuesday – Noam Chomsky, philosopher and linguist.
Wednesday – Peter Eigen, anti-corruption campaigner, interviewed by Jonathan Charles.
Thursday 4.30am – no programme.
Thursday 11.30pm & Friday 4.30am – Sir Ian Blair, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, 2005-08, interviewed by Sarah Montague.

Have I Got News For You

BBC One

Friday 6 November, 9.00pm. Regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by this week's guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Kevin Maguire and Ross Noble.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

BBC Two

Wednesday 4 November, 9.30pm. This week the show is hosted by Claudia Winkleman, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests are Spinal Tap and Simpsons star, Harry Shearer, pop sensation Little Boots, pop star Jamelia, and comedian and actor Tom Basden.

The Politics Show

BBC One

Sunday 1 November, 11.00am. Jon Sopel's guests include Alistair Darling MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Nigel Farage MEP, Leader, UKIP; and Daniel Hannan MEP, Conservative.

Question Time

BBC One

Thursday 5 November, 10.35pm. David Dimbleby presents the programme from Reading. The panel: Peter Hain MP, Welsh Secretary; Nick Herbert MP, Shadow Environment Secretary; Sir Ian Blair, former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police; Robert Kilroy-Silk, former MEP and broadcaster; and Natalie Haynes, comedian.

Straight Talk

BBC News channel

Saturday 31 October, 1.30am, 4.30am & 10.30pm. Andrew Neil interviews Lord Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister.

Guests are subject to change. Page last updated at 9.25am on 5 November 2009