Fiona Bruce became the first female presenter to be part of the BBC general election results programme. In 2006, following a court case whereby British Airways requested that a Christian employee conceal her cross because it infringed the airline's dress code, the BBC disclosed it had some concerns over the fact that Fiona Bruce often wore a cross necklace although she was not banned from doing so. In December 2018 it was confirmed that Bruce would become the new host of "Question Time," following the departure of long-time host David Dimbleby. Her first appearance was scheduled for 10 January 2019, the debut
Question Time (TV programme) evenings. It is sometimes shown on BBC World News, depending on events in the news, and has been shown on the US channel C-SPAN. "Question Time" began on Tuesday 25 September 1979, as a television version of the BBC Radio 4 programme "Any Questions?". Originally intended to have only a short run, the programme became very popular and was duly extended. The guests on the very first show were Irish novelist Edna O'Brien, Derek Worlock; the Archbishop of Liverpool and politicians Teddy Taylor and Michael Foot. From 21 February 1980, the series moved to its current Thursday-night slot and became