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BBC Two — Newsnight, followed by Weather

Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 22:30 BST · 35m · 3 stories · 13 annotated moments · 29 of 35 min on news stories (82%)

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The programme opened with the victim's minister, Alex Davies-Jones, stating that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking into the possibility of a public inquiry into the UK activities of Jeffrey Epstein and Mohamed Al-Fayed. She said she had been assured the Prime Minister is taking the matter seriously and will meet survivors. The programme noted that under the previous Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, a meeting with survivors did not happen. Panelists discussed the scope and implications of a potential inquiry, including its focus on how powerful men were able to carry out alleged abuse and the use of UK airports and military bases.

The broadcast then turned to the Post Office Horizon scandal. Two former postmasters, Shazia Sadiq and Teju Adedayo, described their ongoing struggles with financial redress. Shazia said she had received only 10% of her claim, and Teju 40%, despite a public inquiry and the government stating it has paid £1.6 billion to over 12,900 postmasters. They detailed the personal toll, including mental health crises and loss of livelihood, and expressed frustration with the redress process, which they said was not delivering full, fair, and prompt compensation as recommended by the inquiry.

Later, the programme reported that Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband was due to arrive in Washington, D.C., for a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The visit was described as a delicate diplomatic mission given differing views on energy policy and Ukraine. The broadcast concluded with a weather segment noting that July had been the sunniest on record, the second hottest month ever recorded, and the driest July for England and Wales, with a forecast for fresher conditions and showers in the north.

  1. 0:00
    Story begins Government denies active consideration of Epstein and Al-Fayed inquiry
  2. 0:08

    Claim Government denies active consideration of Epstein and Al-Fayed inquiry

    Andy Burnham is considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein and Mohamed Al-Fayed, has agreed to meet survivors, and received a plan with five proposals addressing violence against women and girls.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 0:08-0:23

  3. 0:08

    Claim Government denies active consideration of Epstein and Al-Fayed inquiry

    Andy Burnham is considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein and Mohamed Al-Fayed, has agreed to meet survivors, and received a plan with five proposals addressing violence against women and girls.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 0:08-0:23

  4. 2:29

    Claim Government denies active consideration of Epstein and Al-Fayed inquiry

    Andy Burnham is considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein and Mohamed Al-Fayed, has agreed to meet survivors, and received a plan with five proposals addressing violence against women and girls.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 2:29-2:36

  5. 2:29

    Claim Government denies active consideration of Epstein and Al-Fayed inquiry

    Andy Burnham is considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein and Mohamed Al-Fayed, has agreed to meet survivors, and received a plan with five proposals addressing violence against women and girls.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 2:29-2:36

  6. 7:10

    Claim Government denies active consideration of Epstein and Al-Fayed inquiry

    Andy Burnham is considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein and Mohamed Al-Fayed, has agreed to meet survivors, and received a plan with five proposals addressing violence against women and girls.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 7:10-7:20

  7. 16:56
    Story begins Postmasters await full compensation from Horizon scandal scheme
  8. 17:34

    Claim Postmasters await full compensation from Horizon scandal scheme

    The government has paid out 1.6 billion pounds to over 12,900 postmasters.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 17:34-17:38

  9. 19:37

    Claim Postmasters await full compensation from Horizon scandal scheme

    Teju Adedayo has received 40 percent of her claim.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 19:37-19:39

  10. 19:41

    Claim Postmasters await full compensation from Horizon scandal scheme

    Shazia Sadiq has received only 10 percent of her compensation claim.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 19:41-19:45

  11. 26:54
    Story begins Ed Miliband visits Washington to meet Marco Rubio
  12. 27:10

    Claim Ed Miliband visits Washington to meet Marco Rubio

    The Trump administration is reportedly not a fan of Miliband due to his opposition to North Sea oil drilling.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 27:10-27:16

  13. 27:28

    Claim Ed Miliband visits Washington to meet Marco Rubio

    Ed Miliband arrived in Washington for a second meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with discussions covering Ukraine, energy, and the Strait of Hormuz, and he will state that the UK stands firmly behind Ukraine for European security.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 27:28-27:34

  14. 27:40

    Claim Ed Miliband visits Washington to meet Marco Rubio

    Ed Miliband arrived in Washington for a second meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with discussions covering Ukraine, energy, and the Strait of Hormuz, and he will state that the UK stands firmly behind Ukraine for European security.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 27:40-27:45

  15. 27:45

    Claim Ed Miliband visits Washington to meet Marco Rubio

    Ed Miliband arrived in Washington for a second meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with discussions covering Ukraine, energy, and the Strait of Hormuz, and he will state that the UK stands firmly behind Ukraine for European security.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 27:45-27:52

  16. 27:45

    Claim Ed Miliband visits Washington to meet Marco Rubio

    Ed Miliband arrived in Washington for a second meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with discussions covering Ukraine, energy, and the Strait of Hormuz, and he will state that the UK stands firmly behind Ukraine for European security.

    BBC TWO HD, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 4 August 2026, 27:45-27:52

  17. 29:28
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