Episodes categorised as 'Factual: Politics' available now on BBC iPlayer

2/3. Sir Christopher Meyer examines the relationship between the press and politicians.

2/2. James Naughtie asks if British diplomacy is still fit for purpose.

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.

Peter Riddell leads a round-table reflection on an extraordinary year in politics.

Martha Kearney chairs the topical debate from Masham, North Yorkshire.

Steve Richards of the Independent looks behind the scenes at Westminster.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Bracknell in Berkshire.

Peter Riddell assesses the chances of success of President Obama's Afghanistan troop surge

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Tidworth in Wiltshire.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire.

5/5. Matthew Parris on valedictories which embarrassed ministers.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Cardiff University.

4/5. Despatches which changed the course of history.

A look back on the history of The Week in Westminster, as it celebrates its 80th birthday.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Hartlepool.

3/5. In their valedictories, diplomats recount the hardships of foreign service.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Cambridge University.

2/5. How diplomacy requires an ambassador to see beyond the shortcomings of foreign hosts.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Burgess Hill in West Sussex.

1/5. Valedictories in which retiring ambassadors poked fun at the nations where they had served

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Cerne Abbas in Dorset.

Michael Dobbs explores the political legacy of the Brighton hotel bombing.

Are personalities eclipsing politics? Andrew Rawnsley investigates.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate in Newcastle.

Iain Martin asks what lies behind David Cameron's Conservative Party leadership.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Altrincham in Cheshire.

Andrew Rawnsley asks how UK defence will be reshaped when public money is tight.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Wells in Somerset.

Ben Wright asks how much power politicians really have over anti-social behaviour.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Ashbourne in Derbyshire.

Jim Hancock examines calls from trade union activists to end their payments to Labour.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Sunbury-on-Thames in Middlesex.

4/4. Robert Peston talks to Adair Turner, Chairman of the Financial Services Authority.

Mark Devenport examines the track record of devolved government in Northern Ireland.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion in Lichfield, Staffordshire.

3/4. Robert talks to the chief executive of Barclays, John Varley, about the banking crisis.

Iain Martin investigates the political parties' plans for improving the transport network.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

2/4. Robert Peston talks to hedge fund pioneer Jim Chanos about the global financial meltdown.

Ben Wright explores the growth of direct democracy.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

Jim Hancock visits Leeds to talk to undergraduates about the rising cost of tuition fees.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate in Rye, East Sussex.

Jim Hancock and a panel of MPs discuss the recession in the West Midlands and North West.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate in Margate.

Elinor Goodman asks if gypsies' needs can ever be reconciled with those of local residents

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Verwood, Dorset.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Norwich.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Consett, County Durham.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Cranleigh in Surrey.

3/3. The fall of the Shah led to the creation of the world's first Islamic republic.

2/3. The oil crisis of the 1950s led to the overthrow of a democratically elected government.

4/4. Professor Sandel makes the case for a moral and civic renewal in democratic politics.

1/3. John Tusa chronicles the making of modern Iran.

Nick Robinson reflects on the reporting of the MPs' expenses scandal and its repercussions

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Birmingham.

3/4. Professor Sandel considers how we should use our ever-increasing scientific knowledge.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate at the London College of Fashion.

2/4. Michael Sandel asks what role, if any, there is for moral argument in politics.

2/2. Danny Shaw tells the story of Sir Ian Blair's tenure as Metropolitan Police commissioner.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Knutsford, Cheshire.

1/4. Prof Michael Sandel considers the expansion and moral limits of markets.

1/2. Danny Shaw tells the story of Sir Ian Blair's tenure as Metropolitan Police commissioner.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Billingshurst, West Sussex.

2/2. Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Dartmouth.

1/2. Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate in Sheffield.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Chichester.

Dr Mukulika Banerjee learns about the processes involved in an Indian general election.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Edinburgh.

Navdip Dhariwal investigates the rise of Hindu fundamentalism in Britain.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Surrey.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Cookham, Berkshire.

Vincent Duggleby answers listeners' calls on how the Budget will affect them.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Ludlow, Shropshire.

Iain Martin looks at how politicians are facing up to the prospect of deep spending cuts.

Can Tony Blair's Faith Foundation succeed in promoting religion as a force for progress?

8/8. Clement Attlee's lack of charisma did not prevent him transforming post war Britain.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in London.

The 'Green New Deal' which is promised to fight both global warming and the recession.

7/8. Stanley Baldwin led Britain between the wars and was the first premier to master radio.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Stafford.

6/8. David Lloyd George, who led Britain in the First World War with a presidential approach.

5/8. Benjamin Disraeli, who turned his skills as a novelist to politics.

4/8. Lord Palmerston, whose colourful private life masked his skill at manipulating the press.

3/8. Sir Robert Peel, who put the national interest before party interest.

2/8. Nick asks if history has been fair to Lord North, the prime minister who lost America.

1/8. Sir Robert Walpole, the first and longest-serving prime minister.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Great Reform Act of 1832.