BBC viewers have complained about this week’s episode of Question Time on social media, with some describing the show as “unwatchable rubbish”. In the most recent episode, which aired this week, the BBC debate was filmed in Paisley in Scotland. The panel comprised Stephen Flynn, Anas Sarwar, Russell Findlay, Angela Haggerty and Lord Offord. It was the last show of 2025, confirmed host Fiona Bruce. She said: “We’re back on January 22 in Macclesfield. So if you live in or around Macclesfield and you would like to come and be part of the audience, apply (on) our website, and hopefully we will see you there on the 22nd of January.”
During the programme, Fiona remarked that it was “hard work” as she “struggled to get a word in edgeways” with the panel. Following the episode’s airing, some viewers have called for the BBC show to “end” and claimed that Fiona Bruce is “biased” in her role as moderator.
One person tweeted on the night: “No Fiona Bruce, it’s you that’s hard work. You had the whole hour last week on immigration and here you are again pandering to Reform. @Ofcom#bbcqt.”
Another person argued on X after the show ended: “Scrap BBC Question Time. This utter drivel, with it’s heavily biased left-wing audience and abomination of a moderator Fiona Bruce, needs to end. UNWATCHABLE RUBBISH.”
Another user replied saying: “Stopped watching three or four years ago, switched on now and then but switched off after a few minutes… unbearable now!”
A third chimed in: “I can’t even watch it. So biased. Where do they get the audience from.” A fourth also called for the show to end, saying: “Programmes had its day!”
One person left a positive comment and said: “#bbcqt well, that was exciting! Good night all x,” as a second also chimed in: “Well done Fiona.”
During the programme, users on social media lashed out at Fiona after the debate turned to immigration. Some viewers at home criticised the programme for having another Reform representative on the panel.
Audience members and guests also discussed recent reports that one in three primary school children in Glasgow cannot speak fluent English.
Question Time is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
