Diane Abbott

Born: 1953-09-27

Diane Julie Abbott is a British Labour Party politician who was appointed Shadow Home Secretary in October 2016. She was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington at the 1987 general election, when she became the first black woman to hold a seat in the House of Commons.


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Africa Turns the Page: The Novels That Shaped a Continent

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Released: 2020-09-07

David Olusoga explores the incredible journey of the African novel – how a fearless collection...

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Have I Got News for You

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First aired: 1990-09-28

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories...

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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news...

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Question Time

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First aired: 1979-09-25

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least...

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Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

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First aired: 2022-09-04

The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside...

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The Russell Howard Hour

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First aired: 2017-09-21

Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through...

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The Big Questions

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First aired: 2007-09-09

Nicky Campbell hosts a series of moral, ethical and religious debates.

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Windrush

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First aired: 1998-05-30

Windrush is a 4-part series of one hour television documentaries originally broadcast on BBC2 in...

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