Victoria Derbyshire
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social
Journalist, broadcaster, Mum of 2 boys, owner of 2 cocker spaniels
Unbelievable Britain - YouTube 🎧
BBC Newsnight 🎥 📱
And Then Came Breast Cancer 🎧
BAFTA RTS Sony Pink News AIB British Podcast Award winner
Unbelievable Britain - YouTube 🎧
BBC Newsnight 🎥 📱
And Then Came Breast Cancer 🎧
BAFTA RTS Sony Pink News AIB British Podcast Award winner
Recommending the new docco from the brilliant Ben
Chu
The Growth Conundrum - clear story telling, expert contributions and a concise narrative
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Chu
The Growth Conundrum - clear story telling, expert contributions and a concise narrative
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Understand - The Growth Conundrum - 1. Growing Pains - BBC Sounds
Why does the UK find it so difficult to generate strong economic growth?
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Recommending the new docco from the brilliant Ben
Chu
The Growth Conundrum - clear story telling, expert contributions and a concise narrative
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Chu
The Growth Conundrum - clear story telling, expert contributions and a concise narrative
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Reposted by Victoria Derbyshire
If you missed it, plse do watch the testimony from survivors Jeff Edwards, Gaynor Madgwick & Gerald Kirwan who were 8 years old, and sitting in class, when that coal tip engulfed their school
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Newsnight - Aberfan: Newsnight Special
Sixty years on from the Aberfan disaster, three survivors speak to BBC Newsnight's Victoria Derbyshire in a special programme.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM
If you missed it, plse do watch the testimony from survivors Jeff Edwards, Gaynor Madgwick & Gerald Kirwan who were 8 years old, and sitting in class, when that coal tip engulfed their school
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Had a v fun day this week working with the legend that is Harry Hill :)
Brand new entertainment show for one of the streamers next year
Brand new entertainment show for one of the streamers next year
October 24, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Had a v fun day this week working with the legend that is Harry Hill :)
Brand new entertainment show for one of the streamers next year
Brand new entertainment show for one of the streamers next year
On #Newsnight tonight at 1030pm @BBCTwo @BBCNews
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns of the risk of appeasing President Putin
• the other jobs crisis - for people in 50s & 60s; we hear from 1 Newsnight viewer who feels ‘worthless’ after applying for multiple jobs & hearing nothing back
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns of the risk of appeasing President Putin
• the other jobs crisis - for people in 50s & 60s; we hear from 1 Newsnight viewer who feels ‘worthless’ after applying for multiple jobs & hearing nothing back
October 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
On #Newsnight tonight at 1030pm @BBCTwo @BBCNews
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns of the risk of appeasing President Putin
• the other jobs crisis - for people in 50s & 60s; we hear from 1 Newsnight viewer who feels ‘worthless’ after applying for multiple jobs & hearing nothing back
• Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns of the risk of appeasing President Putin
• the other jobs crisis - for people in 50s & 60s; we hear from 1 Newsnight viewer who feels ‘worthless’ after applying for multiple jobs & hearing nothing back
Thank you for your incredible feedback to our #Newsnight Aberfan special last night. We really really do appreciate it.
October 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Thank you for your incredible feedback to our #Newsnight Aberfan special last night. We really really do appreciate it.
Reposted by Victoria Derbyshire
Well done @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social.
What a beautiful, yet heart-wrenching tribute, to those that lost their lives, childhoods and more, in Aberfan 60 years ago.
All fronted by the class act that is @vicderbyshire.bsky.social - journalist yes, but one with heart, soul and compassion.
What a beautiful, yet heart-wrenching tribute, to those that lost their lives, childhoods and more, in Aberfan 60 years ago.
All fronted by the class act that is @vicderbyshire.bsky.social - journalist yes, but one with heart, soul and compassion.
October 21, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Well done @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social.
What a beautiful, yet heart-wrenching tribute, to those that lost their lives, childhoods and more, in Aberfan 60 years ago.
All fronted by the class act that is @vicderbyshire.bsky.social - journalist yes, but one with heart, soul and compassion.
What a beautiful, yet heart-wrenching tribute, to those that lost their lives, childhoods and more, in Aberfan 60 years ago.
All fronted by the class act that is @vicderbyshire.bsky.social - journalist yes, but one with heart, soul and compassion.
In between Newsnighting this week, I've spent quite a bit of time with the journalists of the future - and I think we're going to be in good hands you know:)
October 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM
In between Newsnighting this week, I've spent quite a bit of time with the journalists of the future - and I think we're going to be in good hands you know:)
A Reform councillor has been recorded calling for King Charles to be decapitated because he “is a Muslim”, while another one said of Asian people: “drag out of their homes, stick them on planes and **** them off to Pakistan.”
It’s part of an undercover investigation by ITV Exposure
It’s part of an undercover investigation by ITV Exposure
October 14, 2026 at 8:46 PM
A Reform councillor has been recorded calling for King Charles to be decapitated because he “is a Muslim”, while another one said of Asian people: “drag out of their homes, stick them on planes and **** them off to Pakistan.”
It’s part of an undercover investigation by ITV Exposure
It’s part of an undercover investigation by ITV Exposure
#Newsnight 1030pm
• MI5 boss warns of terrorists misusing AI to create or enhance bio weapons
We’ll speak to ex-Head of Engineering Biology for the government Scott Allen,
& expert on state threats to UK, Jonathan Hall
plus, Lib Dem MP Mike Martin
Labour’s Diane Abbott
Conservative Steve Baker
• MI5 boss warns of terrorists misusing AI to create or enhance bio weapons
We’ll speak to ex-Head of Engineering Biology for the government Scott Allen,
& expert on state threats to UK, Jonathan Hall
plus, Lib Dem MP Mike Martin
Labour’s Diane Abbott
Conservative Steve Baker
October 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#Newsnight 1030pm
• MI5 boss warns of terrorists misusing AI to create or enhance bio weapons
We’ll speak to ex-Head of Engineering Biology for the government Scott Allen,
& expert on state threats to UK, Jonathan Hall
plus, Lib Dem MP Mike Martin
Labour’s Diane Abbott
Conservative Steve Baker
• MI5 boss warns of terrorists misusing AI to create or enhance bio weapons
We’ll speak to ex-Head of Engineering Biology for the government Scott Allen,
& expert on state threats to UK, Jonathan Hall
plus, Lib Dem MP Mike Martin
Labour’s Diane Abbott
Conservative Steve Baker
The UK economy is forecast to grow by more than previously expected this year the International Monetary Fund has said
Its latest report said the UK economy would expand by 1.3% in 2026, up from the 1% it predicted in July, before slowing in 2027
Its latest report said the UK economy would expand by 1.3% in 2026, up from the 1% it predicted in July, before slowing in 2027
October 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM
The UK economy is forecast to grow by more than previously expected this year the International Monetary Fund has said
Its latest report said the UK economy would expand by 1.3% in 2026, up from the 1% it predicted in July, before slowing in 2027
Its latest report said the UK economy would expand by 1.3% in 2026, up from the 1% it predicted in July, before slowing in 2027
#Newsnight 1030pm LIVE BBCTwo BBCNews
• a ‘dereliction of duty for the gov NOT to pursue closer ties with the EU’ says the PM. Do you agree?
• did Russia interfere with the Brexit referendum or not?
• a ‘dereliction of duty for the gov NOT to pursue closer ties with the EU’ says the PM. Do you agree?
• did Russia interfere with the Brexit referendum or not?
October 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
#Newsnight 1030pm LIVE BBCTwo BBCNews
• a ‘dereliction of duty for the gov NOT to pursue closer ties with the EU’ says the PM. Do you agree?
• did Russia interfere with the Brexit referendum or not?
• a ‘dereliction of duty for the gov NOT to pursue closer ties with the EU’ says the PM. Do you agree?
• did Russia interfere with the Brexit referendum or not?
Reform UK has announced plans to close down the UK's asylum system for a full parliamentary term if it were elected
October 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Reform UK has announced plans to close down the UK's asylum system for a full parliamentary term if it were elected
#Newscast 🎧
Why is Donald Trump calling for President Zelensky to go?
With Paddy, Joe & me 👇
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Why is Donald Trump calling for President Zelensky to go?
With Paddy, Joe & me 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
BBC Sounds - Newscast - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Newscast on BBC Sounds.
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October 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
#Newscast 🎧
Why is Donald Trump calling for President Zelensky to go?
With Paddy, Joe & me 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
Why is Donald Trump calling for President Zelensky to go?
With Paddy, Joe & me 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
See you tomorrow 9am BBC 1
October 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
See you tomorrow 9am BBC 1
#Newscast with Paddy O’C & me
• latest criticism within Green Party over Zack Polanski's leadership
• Andy Burnham's 1st electoral victory as PM in London so we look at his relationship with the capital with Jim Waterson from
@londoncentric.media
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
• latest criticism within Green Party over Zack Polanski's leadership
• Andy Burnham's 1st electoral victory as PM in London so we look at his relationship with the capital with Jim Waterson from
@londoncentric.media
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Newscast - Can Zack Polanski Control The Green Party? - BBC Sounds
Polanski faces critics within his own party and calls for a rule change.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
#Newscast with Paddy O’C & me
• latest criticism within Green Party over Zack Polanski's leadership
• Andy Burnham's 1st electoral victory as PM in London so we look at his relationship with the capital with Jim Waterson from
@londoncentric.media
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
• latest criticism within Green Party over Zack Polanski's leadership
• Andy Burnham's 1st electoral victory as PM in London so we look at his relationship with the capital with Jim Waterson from
@londoncentric.media
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election
October 9, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Tory leader’s most forceful attack on Reform MPs:
‘I don’t want to explain to my son when we’re watching our brilliant England team play football that some people don’t think our black players are English….
1/2
‘I don’t want to explain to my son when we’re watching our brilliant England team play football that some people don’t think our black players are English….
1/2
October 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Tory leader’s most forceful attack on Reform MPs:
‘I don’t want to explain to my son when we’re watching our brilliant England team play football that some people don’t think our black players are English….
1/2
‘I don’t want to explain to my son when we’re watching our brilliant England team play football that some people don’t think our black players are English….
1/2
Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government wld legislate so everyone can pass on their family home without paying inheritance tax; as well as couples being able to pass on an additional £1m without IHT
October 7, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government wld legislate so everyone can pass on their family home without paying inheritance tax; as well as couples being able to pass on an additional £1m without IHT
#Newsnight 1030pm LIVE
• France - in middle of protests calling for more investment & funds from government, & bond markets who’ve pushed France’s borrowing costs to their highest in years. What’s the answer? Are there lessons for other nations?
See you 🔜 on BBC 2 and BBC News
• France - in middle of protests calling for more investment & funds from government, & bond markets who’ve pushed France’s borrowing costs to their highest in years. What’s the answer? Are there lessons for other nations?
See you 🔜 on BBC 2 and BBC News
October 6, 2026 at 8:59 PM
#Newsnight 1030pm LIVE
• France - in middle of protests calling for more investment & funds from government, & bond markets who’ve pushed France’s borrowing costs to their highest in years. What’s the answer? Are there lessons for other nations?
See you 🔜 on BBC 2 and BBC News
• France - in middle of protests calling for more investment & funds from government, & bond markets who’ve pushed France’s borrowing costs to their highest in years. What’s the answer? Are there lessons for other nations?
See you 🔜 on BBC 2 and BBC News
#Newsnight 1030pm BBCTwo & BBC News
It’s all about the Greens and Conservatives tonight
Live - Ellie Chowns,
Westminster leader of the Greens
Shadow chief Sec to Treasury Richard Fuller
Conservative peer Lord Finkelstein
Our Pol Ed Nick Watt
See
You
🔜
It’s all about the Greens and Conservatives tonight
Live - Ellie Chowns,
Westminster leader of the Greens
Shadow chief Sec to Treasury Richard Fuller
Conservative peer Lord Finkelstein
Our Pol Ed Nick Watt
See
You
🔜
October 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
#Newsnight 1030pm BBCTwo & BBC News
It’s all about the Greens and Conservatives tonight
Live - Ellie Chowns,
Westminster leader of the Greens
Shadow chief Sec to Treasury Richard Fuller
Conservative peer Lord Finkelstein
Our Pol Ed Nick Watt
See
You
🔜
It’s all about the Greens and Conservatives tonight
Live - Ellie Chowns,
Westminster leader of the Greens
Shadow chief Sec to Treasury Richard Fuller
Conservative peer Lord Finkelstein
Our Pol Ed Nick Watt
See
You
🔜
#Newsnight 1030pm LIVE @BBCTwo @BBCNews
• the biggest political gamble of Andy Burnham’s career so far? The triple lock will go by 2030 to help pay for a new national care service for England. Would YOU support that at the next gen elex?
• the biggest political gamble of Andy Burnham’s career so far? The triple lock will go by 2030 to help pay for a new national care service for England. Would YOU support that at the next gen elex?
September 29, 2026 at 8:08 PM
#Newsnight 1030pm LIVE @BBCTwo @BBCNews
• the biggest political gamble of Andy Burnham’s career so far? The triple lock will go by 2030 to help pay for a new national care service for England. Would YOU support that at the next gen elex?
• the biggest political gamble of Andy Burnham’s career so far? The triple lock will go by 2030 to help pay for a new national care service for England. Would YOU support that at the next gen elex?
The man who murdered student Henry Nowak is being allowed to appeal against the length of his sentence
Vickrum Digwa stabbed 18 yr old Henry Nowak to death in Southampton in 2025. In June, he was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years
Vickrum Digwa stabbed 18 yr old Henry Nowak to death in Southampton in 2025. In June, he was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years
September 29, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The man who murdered student Henry Nowak is being allowed to appeal against the length of his sentence
Vickrum Digwa stabbed 18 yr old Henry Nowak to death in Southampton in 2025. In June, he was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years
Vickrum Digwa stabbed 18 yr old Henry Nowak to death in Southampton in 2025. In June, he was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years
RAF Fairford suspects released on bail, head of counter-terror police says
September 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
RAF Fairford suspects released on bail, head of counter-terror police says
RAF Fairford suspects are British men in their 20s, police say, as Iran denies involvement
September 28, 2026 at 1:21 PM
RAF Fairford suspects are British men in their 20s, police say, as Iran denies involvement