HARDtalk

Also known as Hard Talk

HARDtalk is a BBC television and radio programme which was broadcast on the British and international feeds of the BBC News channel, and on the BBC World Service, from 31 March 1997 to 26 March 2025.

TV series · TMDB

★ 8.7

In-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.

Aired: 1997–2012
Seasons: 29 · 287 episodes
Status: Returning Series
Network: BBC News
Genres: Talk

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Ratings

IMDb

7.1/10

172 votes

Year: 1997
Runtime: 25 min
Genres: Talk-Show

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Key facts

~3 min read

Article

9 sections

Contents

Format
Presenters and interviewees
Presenters
Selected interviewees
Spin-offs
''HARDtalk Extra''
''HARDtalk Extra Time''
References
External links

HARDtalk is a BBC television and radio programme which was broadcast on the British and international feeds of the BBC News channel, and on the BBC World Service, from 31 March 1997 to 26 March 2025.

Broadcast times and days vary, depending on broadcasting platform and geographic location. HARDtalk is also available on BBC iPlayer in the UK only and as a podcast via BBC Sounds.