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• Fri 1 Aug
• 105 minutes

Synopsis

BBC Radio 4 flagship political discussion programme is coming to Ilkley Playhouse on Friday 1st August 2025.

The programme was first broadcast in October 1948 and visits a different part of the UK every week with a panel of four speakers who answer questions from the audience, providing people with the opportunity to challenge politicians, policymakers, writers, and thinkers.

The panel is different each week and is broadcast LIVE on Radio 4 straight after the 8.00pm news bulletin. It's your chance to put your question to the panel.

Doors open at 6.30pm and close at 7.15pm. The programme will be broadcast live from 8-9pm.

Entry is free but is by ticket only. Please book early.

Please note there will be security checks on admittance to the venue. Recording and photography during the broadcast is not permitted.

There will be questions cards available to complete on arrival. The BBC Radio team will give you a copy of your question if it is selected for the programme and you must be prepared to ask it yourself on air.

Great questions do at least one of the following:-

Are TOPICAL - think about what’s been in the news this week

REFLECT THE AREA we are in—ask about what matters to you!

Spark a GREAT DISCUSSION

Any Questions? bio

Presenter: Alex Forsyth

Alex has worked as a BBC political correspondent for the past eight years, putting her on the frontline of British politics during a particularly busy time which has seen three general elections, the EU referendum, multiple leadership contests and the Covid pandemic. During this period, she has also covered as a presenter on Politics Live, the Westminster Hour & the World Tonight as well as regularly appearing on the Brexitcast and Newscast podcasts.

Recently Alex has developed a new role for the BBC, working as a political correspondent based outside of London to diversify coverage and reach and reflect new audiences. Since 2019 she’s travelled the UK, spending time with communities and providing the link between political strategy in Westminster and the wider public mood. Alex has also had stints in specialist departments including home affairs, education and foreign news, including periods living and working in Brussels and Beirut. Alex started out in journalism in local newspapers before joining BBC local radio teams in Oxford and then Southampton before moving to network news. She grew up in Portsmouth and now lives in the West Midlands.

Alex is thrilled to be hosting Any Questions? It’s a programme she has listened to and loved for many years, providing a vital opportunity for people to put their questions to elected leaders, which is more important than ever given the noise that can often surround the political debate of our times. She looks forward to attempting to get some answers.

Alex Forsyth full bio

Date: Friday 1st August 2025

Doors to auditorium open: 6.30pm (coffee bar and bar open from 6pm)

Doors close: 7.15pm

Entry: FREE (but by ticket only)

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Wharfeside Theatre (unreserved seating)