Broadcast Prism — BBC Two: Politics Live

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A domestic politics programme led with Russell Brand's sentencing hearing for rape and sexual assault, which got 12 minutes. The expected watering down of the 2030 electric vehicle sales target dominated at 17 minutes 20 seconds. Alastair Campbell's youth wellbeing manifesto filled the final 13 minutes 40 seconds.

Running order

0:13 Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault · 12m
Russell Brand, convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault, awaited sentence in London as panellists debated a proposed ban on rape myths in court.
12:20 No decision this week on EV sales targets as ministers prepare to meet · 17m 20s
The government was expected to water down a target for 80% of cars sold in Britain to be electric by 2030, with panellists split over industry pressure and climate policy.
29:40 Alastair Campbell launches youth wellbeing manifesto · 13m 40s
Alastair Campbell launched a youth wellbeing manifesto calling for young people's mental health to be at the heart of policymaking, with six policy asks for the next election.

On air

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0:35

Nesil Caliskan, Labour MP
0:38

Coco Khan, hosts the Pub Save the UK podcast
0:40

Craig Mackinlay, Conservative peer
0:58

Alastair Campbell, mental health campaigner and former Labour spin doctor
1:51

Andy Burnham, Prime Minister
22:42

Miatta Fahnbulleh, Energy and Net Zero Secretary

0:13
Story begins Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault
1:23

Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted at Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, with the rape relating to a young fan after a 2009 show.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 1:23-1:28
2:13

Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said rape and serious sexual offence teams would be in every police force by the end of next year.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 2:13-2:22
2:34

Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault

The Prime Minister paid tribute to Brand's victims for coming forward.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 2:34-2:41
4:44

Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault

A Telegraph report said rape myths could be banned from court after the Brand trial.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 4:44-4:48
6:36

Claim Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault

Coco Khan said between 2% and 3% of cases reach court.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 6:36-6:39
12:20
Story begins No decision this week on EV sales targets as ministers prepare to meet
12:40

Claim No decision this week on EV sales targets as ministers prepare to meet

The existing policy requires 80% of new vehicles sold in the UK to be fully electric by 2030.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 12:40-12:46
12:46

Claim No decision this week on EV sales targets as ministers prepare to meet

The Guardian reported that the target would be reduced to around 60%.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 12:46-12:53
14:04

Claim No decision this week on EV sales targets as ministers prepare to meet

Craig Mackinlay claimed that UK domestic car production had reached its lowest level since the 1950s.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 14:04-14:08
29:40
Story begins Alastair Campbell launches youth wellbeing manifesto
30:47

Claim Alastair Campbell launches youth wellbeing manifesto

Campbell said the campaign has six policy asks for parties' next election manifestos, including treating wellbeing as a measured goal in schools.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 30:47-30:54
32:44

Claim Alastair Campbell launches youth wellbeing manifesto

Campbell said Alan Milburn's review is expected to propose radical changes requiring upfront investment.

BBC Two, Politics Live, 9 November 2026, 32:44-32:48

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