Newsnight is a current affairs programme, that provides "in-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines." It broadcasts on weekdays, usually at 10:30 pm on BBC Two, and is also available on BBC iPlayer. Started in 1980, the programme has had several presenters including Jeremy Paxman and since March 2019 Emily Maitlis as the lead presenter.
Links to Peel[]
John Peel's Newsnight (26th October 2004)
Peel posthumously appeared on the programme in 2004, just after his death, where a Newsnight report paid tribute to the DJ. After the piece, Newsnight presenter, Gavin Esler, spoke to both Michael Bradley of the Undertones and Mark E Smith of The Fall to discuss the legacy of Peel.