Question Time (TV programme) Question Time (TV programme) Question Time is a BBC topical debate television programme in the United Kingdom, based on the radio programme "Any Questions?" The show typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by members of an audience selected on the basis of its political views and demographic. The independent production company Mentorn has made the programme for the BBC since 1998. "Question Time" was presented by David Dimbleby until 13 December 2018. The show is currently broadcast on BBC One on Thursday
Question time held its first on November 10, 1999; the first question asked to Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi was "Prime Minister, what did you have for breakfast this morning?". Japan's question time was closely modeled after that of the UK, and many Diet members travelled to the House of Commons to study the British application of the concept. Question time is 45 minutes long and questions are limited to the leaders of parliamentary caucuses (which must consist of at least ten members of either house). Although it is generally held every week while the Diet is in session, it may be cancelled