BBC Parliament is a British free-to-air television channel dedicated to broadcasting parliamentary content and legislative proceedings from across the United Kingdom. It was launched in 1998 and serves as a public service channel, making the workings of democracy accessible through live and recorded coverage of the House of Commons, the House of Lords, Select Committees, and devolved bodies such as the Scottish Parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly, and the Senedd.

A core programming offering of BBC Parliament is its live, uninterrupted coverage of key legislative bodies across the UK. The House of Commons broadcasts allow viewers to follow debates, legislation, and major moments such as Prime Minister’s Questions as they happen, offering direct insight into national decision-making. Coverage of Select Committees provides detailed scrutiny of government policy, with MPs questioning ministers, experts, and public figures in depth.

The channel also carries proceedings from the Scottish Parliament, showcasing debates and votes on devolved matters affecting Scotland, alongside sessions from the Northern Ireland Assembly, which highlight political developments and governance in Northern Ireland. Together, these programmes ensure transparent access to parliamentary democracy across the United Kingdom.

A team of experienced political journalists and presenters drawn from across the BBC’s political coverage help audiences unpack the proceedings through authoritative segments and highlights. Fiona Bruce is a well-known figure whose moderation of Question Time is frequently rebroadcast on BBC Parliament, bringing authoritative debate guidance to its schedule.

Vicki Young is the presenter of BBC Politics Live, a programme often simulcast or referenced in parliamentary coverage, which offers interviews and analysis during sitting sessions.  Clive Myrie and Geeta Guru-Murthy, both senior BBC News presenters, contribute authoritative live and recorded linking segments and analysis across political coverage, helping audiences make sense of proceedings.