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Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
BBC Radio 5 Live
40 episodes
2 days ago

Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...

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Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...

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Episodes (20/40)
Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Political Time Capsule (Part 2)

Richard Bacon joins Matt to work out what should go into a (virtual) time capsule to best represent the politics of today, twenty years from now.

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2 days ago
29 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Political Time Capsule (Part 1)

Matt celebrates 20 years in Westminster by looking back to 2005.

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3 days ago
28 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Margaret Thatcher remembered

Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including an interview with some of those who knew former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher best. Plus… the politics of the ‘upper class’.

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4 days ago
32 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Winston Churchill remembered

Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including an exploration of Winston Churchill’s life and legacy, with his grandson Lord Soames. Plus… the politics of cricket.

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5 days ago
29 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
The 'morning round'

Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including an in depth look at the so called ‘morning round’, which sees ministers facing two hours of back to back broadcast interviews before breakfast. TPlus… the politics of ghosts.

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1 week ago
33 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
What the Butler saw

Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including an interview with former senior civil servant Lord (Robin) Butler. Plus… the politics of Britpop.

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1 week ago
40 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Today in Parliament

Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including a look at 80 years of the ultimate Westminster radio programme, Today in Parliament. Plus… the politics of makeup.

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1 week ago
32 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Richard Dimbleby remembered

60 years on from the death of legendary broadcaster Richard Dimbleby, Matt looks back on his life and legacy alongside his son Jonathan.

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1 week ago
26 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Which of YOUR jingles does Dermot O'Leary like best?

Radio royalty and national treasure Dermot O'Leary joins Matt to pick his way through the literally dozens of Matt Chorley Christmas jingles you've sent in over the last few weeks.

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2 weeks ago
16 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Who will win Matt Chorley's Westminster Christmas Ding Dong?

Sir Chris Bryant, Mims Davies, Marianna Spring and Henry Zeffman join Matt for the big Westminster quiz of the year.

It's the only quiz on radio with rounds including 'Raye vs Rave', 'Mims Davies's conference speech set to TV theme tunes' and an entire round devoted to former Chancellor Norman Lamonnt.

It literally couldn't be any more Christmassy.

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2 weeks ago
51 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
What's wrong with the government's stories, levers and grids?

What's wrong with the government's stories, levers and grids? How do you avoid putting your foot in it with political shoes? What is Henry Zeffman having for Christmas dinner? And who will be the MMP for Scunthorpe? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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2 weeks ago
30 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Which Xmas gag made Chris Mason laugh at PMQs?

Which Xmas gag made Chris Mason laugh at PMQs?

Why has a former Labour mayor joined the Green party?

Whose interview has lifted the lid on Donald Trump's White House?

And who will be the MMP for North Durham?

Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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2 weeks ago
42 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
How hard is it for a political spouse?

How hard is it for a political spouse?

What's the secret of the Commons soap?

How do you tell a political story?

What ‘Small Things’ wind you up about Christmas?

And who will be the MMP for South West Norfolk?

Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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2 weeks ago
31 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Who would Santa vote for?

Who would Santa vote for? Which leader has had the best (and worst) 2025? Why is wool bouncing back? Who will be the MMP for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch?

Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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2 weeks ago
39 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
What REALLY happened at the 2024 election?

What REALLY happened at the 2024 election? What are the politics of Christmas parties? What's life like in Ukraine while talks about a possible peace deal continue... Who will be the MMP for Henley and Thame?

Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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3 weeks ago
34 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Is Lapland safe from Putin?

Is Lapland safe from Putin?

How many number 1 priorities can the PM have?

Can a font be woke?

And who will be the MMP for Edinburgh South West?

Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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3 weeks ago
33 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Who does Joe Lycett think was the sassiest at PMQs?

Who does Joe Lycett think was the sassiest at PMQs? How do you take a great political photo? Which listener has the best Westminster Christmas cracker joke? Who will be the MMP for Makerfield?

Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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3 weeks ago
44 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Why does Ian Hislop hate swearing?

Why does Ian Hislop hate swearing? How many Christmas cards does an MP send? What is improper escalator etiquette? And who will be the MMP for Huddersfield?

Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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3 weeks ago
29 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Can TikTok save Keir Starmer?

Can TikTok save Keir Starmer? Will Keminism or Wangela be the words of NEXT year? What's Timothy Spall's Christmas Karaoke song? And who will be the MMP for Stoke on Trent North?

Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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3 weeks ago
31 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Why does Gove think Rayner will be PM next year?

Why does Gove think Rayner will be PM next year? What's next for Polanski and Farage? What did chorister Ed Davey (aged 12) sound like? And who will be the MMP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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4 weeks ago
43 minutes

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...