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30 minutes

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The programme assembles a panel of guests who represent a broad spectrum of political viewpoints. Together they examine the day’s most significant international news stories, providing diverse perspectives on each issue. Their discussion covers the biggest global events of the day, highlighting the key developments.

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Generic The Context is a television programme formatted as an episode‑style broadcast. It is billed simply as a programme, with no additional production details supplied, and its title suggests a focus on current affairs presented in a straightforward, episodic manner. Each edition assembles a panel of guests drawn from across the political spectrum. The contributors are deliberately varied in their ideological leanings, ensuring that the discussion isn’t limited to a single viewpoint but instead reflects a broad range of political thought. The core of the show centres on the panel’s conversation about the biggest international stories of the day. By tackling the most prominent global news items, the guests aim to unpack the significance of each event, offering their distinct perspectives and interpretations. The format relies on the contrast between these differing political positions to give viewers a more rounded understanding of worldwide developments. Through this structured yet conversational exchange, the programme seeks to present the day’s major foreign affairs topics in a way that highlights both consensus and disagreement among its diverse panel.

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The Context broadcasts on BBC News at 8:00pm, Friday, 13 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Runtime30 mins