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Season 1950

  • S1950E01 General Election Results

    • February 23, 1950
    • BBC

    10:45 - 01:00. Results of the 1950 General Election as they come in, illustrated by maps and diagrams. Commentators: R.B. McCallum, Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, and author of "The British General Election of 1945" David Butler, Research student of Nuffield College Chester Wilmot Viewers can also join the crowds in Trafalgar Square, to watch results as they are thrown on to the illuminated screen. Your television guide is Richard Dimbleby.

  • S1950E02 Election Analysis

    • February 24, 1950
    • BBC

    A survey by R. B. McCallum, David Butler, and Chester Wilmot, illustrated by maps and animated diagrams.

Season 1951

  • S1951E01 The General Election - Part 1

    • October 25, 1951
    • BBC

    10:15 - 04:00. Results from the 1951 General Election, shown as they come in. Television cameras visit three constituencies and viewers will be able to watch the crowds and hear the results announced. Birmingham Commentator, Godfrey Baseley Salford Commentator, Richard Dimbleby Fulham Commentator, Berkeley Smith With studio commentaries by: Graham Hutton, David Butler, Research Fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford, H.G. Nicholas, Fellow of New College, Oxford, Author of 'The General Election, 1950'

  • S1951E02 The General Election - Part 2

    • October 26, 1951
    • BBC

    10:00 - 17:00. Further results of the poll are shown as they come in, with further occasional commentaries by Graham Hutton, David Butler and H.G. Nicholas.

  • S1951E03 The General Election - Part 3

    • October 26, 1951
    • BBC

    17:45 - 18:00. Further results and commentaries.

  • S1951E04 Review of the Results

    • October 26, 1951
    • BBC

    Graham Hutton, H. G. Nicholas, and David Butler analyse the result of the poll and discuss its implications.

Season 1955

  • S1955E01 The General Election - Part 1

    • May 26, 1955
    • BBC

    21:30 - 04:00. The results of the General Election shown as they become available. Results will be shown from the studio or in direct outside broadcasts of Declarations of Poll, and analysis and interpretation of the trend of the returns will be maintained throughout. Presenter Richard Dimbleby is joined by David Butler and Robert McKenzie. Director: Grace Wyndham Goldie

  • S1955E02 The General Election - Part 2

    • May 27, 1955
    • BBC

    06:00 - 17:00. Further results from the General Election throughout the day. As soon as it becomes clear which Party has won, the position will be reviewed by experts, with analysis and interviews from various parts of the country.

  • S1955E03 The General Election - Part 3

    • May 27, 1955
    • BBC

    18:00 - 18:15. Late Results and General Review

Season 1959

  • S1959E01 Election Results - Part 1

    • October 8, 1959
    • BBC

    21:15 - 04:00. Television's most experienced team of commentators and reporters using 57 live cameras combine to bring you the fastest and most comprehensive coverage of the Election Results together with comment, analysis, interviews, and Election Night scenes. With reports from the following places: Birmingham, Billericay, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Cross Hands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Hammersmith, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Party H.Q.'s, Press Association, Salford, Sutton, Southampton, Wrexham (Should other important events occur there will be flashes from the News studio during the evening into this programme.)

  • S1959E02 The General Election - Part 2

    • October 9, 1959
    • BBC

    06:30 - 11:20. Television's most experienced team of commentators and reporters combine to bring you the fastest and most comprehensive coverage of the Election Results, together with comment, analysis, interviews, and Election scenes. Richard Dimbleby, David Butler, Cliff Michelmore, Robert McKenzie, Alan Whicker, Derek Hart, Kenneth Harris, Robert Kee with reports from Birmingham, Ayr, Southampton, Press Association, Bristol, Wellington, Party H.Q.'s, Newcastle, Bromley, Wrexham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Downing Street, Hyde, Cross Hands, Hammersmith, Lanark

  • S1959E03 The General Election - Part 3

    • October 9, 1959
    • BBC

    11:45 - 17:00. Television's most experienced team of commentators and reporters combine to bring you the fastest and most comprehensive coverage of the Election Results, together with comment, analysis, interviews, and Election scenes. Richard Dimbleby, David Butler, Cliff Michelmore, Robert McKenzie, Alan Whicker, Derek Hart, Kenneth Harris, Robert Kee with reports from Birmingham, Ayr, Southampton, Press Association, Bristol, Wellington, Party H.Q.'s, Newcastle, Bromley, Wrexham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Downing Street, Hyde, Cross Hands, Hammersmith, Lanark

  • S1959E04 The General Election - Part 4

    • October 9, 1959
    • BBC

    18:10 - 18:30. Final Results and a general review of the situation.

  • S1959E05 Election Round-Up

    • October 9, 1959
    • BBC

    20:00 - 20:45. The result in perspective. Views of the party leaders. Comment and reactions from at home and abroad. Introduced by Richard Dimbleby.

Season 1964

  • S1964E01 Election Results As They Come In

    • October 15, 1964
    • BBC One

    21:25 - 04:00. Election results as they come in for the 1964 general election.

  • S1964E02 The General Election: Morning Report - Part 1

    • October 16, 1964
    • BBC One

    Results as they come in. Richard Dimbleby, David Butler, Robin Day, Robert McKenzie, Cliff Michelmore and Ian Trethowan lead a team of commentators and reporters who call on the BBC's national network of Outside Broadcast cameras, Regional studios, special telephones and teleprinters to bring you all the Election Results as they are announced and a non-stop service of views, opinions and reactions from Glasgow... Cardiff... Belfast... Manchester... Birmingham... Liverpool... Gloucester... Bristol... and in London: Downing St.... The City... Trafalgar Square... Euston Station

  • S1964E03 The General Election: Morning Report - Part 2

    • October 16, 1964
    • BBC One

    Results as they come in. Richard Dimbleby, David Butler, Robin Day, Robert McKenzie, Cliff Michelmore and Ian Trethowan lead a team of commentators and reporters who call on the BBC's national network of Outside Broadcast cameras, Regional studios, special telephones and teleprinters to bring you all the Election Results as they are announced and a non-stop service of views, opinions and reactions from Glasgow... Cardiff... Belfast... Manchester... Birmingham... Liverpool... Gloucester... Bristol... and in London: Downing St.... The City... Trafalgar Square... Euston Station.

  • S1964E04 The General Election: National Survey

    • October 16, 1964
    • BBC One

    National Survey with special reports for particular areas: Scotland, Wales, North of England, South and West of England, Northern Ireland, Midlands and East Anglia, London and the Home Counties. 8.15-8.25 and 9.10-9.20 with reports from the counts, and comments and reactions from home and abroad.

  • S1964E05 Election Results As They Come In

    • October 16, 1964
    • BBC One

    Results as they come in. Final Results and Party Totals. Up-to-the-minute news of today's Party moves.

Season 1966

  • S1966E01 Election Results as They Come In - Part 1

    • March 31, 1966
    • BBC One

    21:25 - 03:30. 1966 election night coverage presented by Cliff Michelmore, with expert analysis from Ian Trethowan, Robert Mackenzie and David Butler. Plus, interviewer Robin Day grills the politicians.

  • S1966E02 Election Results As They Come In - Part 2

    • April 1, 1966
    • BBC One

    06:00 - 17:00. 1966 election night coverage presented by Cliff Michelmore, with expert analysis from Ian Trethowan, Robert Mackenzie and David Butler. Plus, interviewer Robin Day grills the politicians.

  • S1966E03 Election Results

    • April 1, 1966
    • BBC One

    17:25-17:55. Further election results.

  • S1966E04 Election Survey

    • April 1, 1966
    • BBC One

    The Prime Minister. The Result in Perspective. The Outcome discussed by: The Rt. Hon. Roy Jenkins, The Rt. Hon. Enoch Powell and A look at the future. Introduced by Cliff Michelmore, with Ian Trethowan and Robert McKenzie, David Butler and Robin Day.

Season 1970

  • S1970E01 BBC Election 70

    • June 18, 1970
    • BBC One

    Cliff Michelmore reports as the polls close.

  • S1970E02 BBC Election 70

    • June 18, 1970
    • BBC One

    22:25-05:30. The results of the 1970 general election nationwide as they are declared. The fastest, fullest Results Service in colour with the only instant display by computer of Votes... Flashes... Analysis... Party Totals Predictions Cliff Michelmore leads the BBC's team of 14 commentators in Election Studio One in London Robin Day interviews the people who will make news tonight.

  • S1970E03 BBC Election 70 - Morning Round-up Nationwide

    • June 19, 1970
    • BBC One

    06:00-09:00. The fullest service of News ... Comment ... Analysis on the returns so far and Computer Prediction of the results to come. Introduced by Michael Barratt with David Butler, Robert McKenzie, Alan Watson, Harold Webb. News of all Overnight Results Area by Area.

  • S1970E04 BBC Election 70 - The Results Throughout the Day

    • June 19, 1970
    • BBC One

    09:00-14:25. Votes... Flashes... Analysis... Party Totals... Predictions by computer. Cliff Michelmore leads the BBC's team of 14 commentators in Election Studio One in London Robin Day interviews today's newsmakers. Outside Broadcasts at 12 of today's crucial counts, including Northern Ireland; following the party leaders; talking to voters throughout the country at 12.55 and 1.55 Local News and Comment from the 11 Area Newsrooms.

  • S1970E05 BBC Election 70 - Results Round-up Nationwide

    • June 19, 1970
    • BBC One

    17:15-17:50. Cliff Michelmore and the Election Studio One team with summaries and analysis including at 5.35-5.45. News of all Today's Results Area by Area.

  • S1970E06 BBC Election 70: The Battle for Downing Street

    • June 19, 1970
    • BBC One

    20:00-20:50. A round-up of the day's events and a last look at the results, the campaign, and the main contenders with Cliff Michelmore and Robin Day. Introduced by Kenneth Allsop.

Season 1974

  • S1974E01 Election Feb 74 - Part 1

    • February 28, 1974
    • BBC One

    22:00-04:00. Con. Lab or Lib Who's going to be your MP? Who's going to govern Britain? You'll know first with the BBC and Alastair Burnet. As the polls close, the result of three how-did-you-vote surveys in key constituencies will be the earliest guide to the story of the night: Is it Conservative or Labour for the next five years, or could Liberal hold the power? Nobody will be watching early developments more than the party leaders: The Prime Minister, Rt Hon Edward Heath in his constituency, Sidcup with DAVID DIMBLEBY Rt Hon Harold Wilson in Huyton with MICHAEL CHARLTON Rt Hon Jeremy Thorpe in Devon North With DAVID LOMAX The first declaration is expected from Newcastle Central, Guildford, Cheltenham or Salford. Whichever it is, the Election 74 camera unit recording the result will start the fullest, fastest results service, analysis, prediction and explanation of what it's going to mean to Britain and to you. Alastair Burnet leads the coverage from the Election 74 studio.

  • S1974E02 Election Feb 74 - Part 2

    • March 1, 1974
    • BBC One

    06:00-09:00. Who's Happy Now? Who wakes up to the good news this morning - Mr Heath or Mr Wilson? Find out with Michael Barratt and Alan Watson in the Election 74 studio... replay of the most dramatic declarations of the night... interviews with the winners and losers... reaction from the public on their way to work... analysis, prediction, and a look at the lighter side of it all. Plus regular announcements explaining when to switch to BBC2 to see the complete voting figures for your constituency and at 6.10-6.25, 7.10-7.25 and 8.10-8.25 from Scotland to the West Country the election stories and the personalities in your region. Presented by LARRY MCCOUBREY in Belfast PETER COLBOURNE in Birmingham GRAHAM PURCHASE in Bristol VINCENT KANE in Cardiff DAVID SCOTT in Glasgow PHILIP HAYTON in Leeds GERALD HARRISON in Manchester GEORGE HOUSE in Newcastle MALCOLM ALLSOP in Norwich KEITH BLACKLER in Plymouth BRUCE PARKER in Southampton at 6.30, 7.30 and 8.30 World News and Weather.

  • S1974E03 Election Feb 74: Results Round-up

    • March 1, 1974
    • BBC Two

    07:30-10:00. In alphabetical order each of the 400 results so far with all the details - candidates, votes and totals, who has lost his deposit, which former MPs have failed to get back and, wherever possible, the swing to Lab or Con. On-screen announcements on BBC1 will tell you when your constituency is about to come up. Repeat starts 8.45 am

  • S1974E04 Election Feb 74 - Part 3

    • March 1, 1974
    • BBC One

    09:00-15:00. The new Prime Minister is ... Results ... developments ... analysis.... party totals ... predictions and then, the verdict, Conservative or Labour - or will Liberals hold the balance? As the final counting starts, Alastair Burnet returns to the Election 74 studio with Robin Day, David Butler , Robert McKenzie and Graham Pyatt. Together, they report the end-game of Election 74, wait for the party leaders to make their speeches of concession and victory, and consider the likely shape and style of the next Government. Outside broadcast units at the most crucial counts of the day, including those in Northern Ireland; following the party leaders throughout the day; watching the comings and goings at the party headquarters; and talking to voters throughout the country. At 11.55, 12.55 and 1.55.

  • S1974E05 Election Feb 74: How the Battle was Won

    • March 1, 1974
    • BBC One

    18:00-18:45. Blow - by - blow, the story of the last 20 hours since the closing of the polls. Alastair Burnet and the Election 74 studio team take a final look at the most significant results, replay the most dramatic moments of personal victory and defeat, and assess the lessons of Election 74. Including at 6.5-6.20 News of all today's results from each Area Newsroom.

  • S1974E06 Election Feb 74: And Now To Work

    • March 1, 1974
    • BBC One

    21:25-22:10. Introduced by Alastair Burnet Britain now has a new Government and new MPs. But the problems that the new Government must deal with are the old ones. What will the newly-elected or re-elected team do to solve the economic and industrial troubles that led to the General Election? How different will the new Britain be?

  • S1974E07 Election Oct 74 - Part 1

    • October 10, 1974
    • BBC One

    22:00-04:00. Here is the Result ... Alastair Burnet heads into night-long action again the team who were first with the right prediction (and fastest with the results) of the February election. David Butler explaining the detail behind each result. Graham Pyatt interrogating the computer as it instantly relates each vote to the national trend Robert McKenzie keeping the score and Robin Day interviewing the winners - and the losers. Together, they present from the Election 74 studio the most comprehensive coverage to this most unpredictable election... the fullest results service... analysis... prediction... and explanation of what it's going to mean to Britain - and to you.

  • S1974E08 Election Oct 74 - Part 2

    • October 11, 1974
    • BBC One

    06:00-10:00. Where Are We Now? For the second time this year, Britain wakes up to ask: Who's winning the race for No 10? Indeed, is there going to be an outright winner? As the smoke clears after the drama of last night's results, Michael Barratt and Brian Widlake in the Election 74 studio consider the state of the parties and anticipate the drama still to come... replay the most dramatic declarations so far... interview the winners and the losers... invite reaction from the public on their way to work... and look at the lighter side of it all.

  • S1974E09 Election Oct 74 - Results Round-Up

    • October 11, 1974
    • BBC Two

    07:05-09:00. Results Round-up In alphabetical order each of the 400 results so far with all the details - candidates, votes and totals, who has lost his deposit, which former MPs have failed to get back and, wherever possible, the swing to Lab or Con. On-screen announcements on BBC1 will tell you when your constituency is about to come up Repeat starts 8.15 am

  • S1974E10 Election Oct 74 - Part 3

    • October 11, 1974
    • BBC One

    09:00-16:25. The new Prime Minister is ... Two hundred mainly rural - but important - constituency results to come ... and Alastair Burnet returns to the Election 74 studio with Robin Day, Robert McKenzie , David Butler and Graham Pyatt to report upon the vital closing stages. Results ... developments ... analysis ... party totals ... predictions : .. and then, the verdict, Conservative or Labour- or will Liberals hold the balance? At 11.55, 12.55 and 1.55 Local reports and comments from the Area Newsrooms

  • S1974E11 Election Oct 74 - Part 4

    • October 11, 1974
    • BBC One

    22:15-22:45. Who Governs Now? David Dimbleby puts together the picture after a night and a day of election coverage. After the battle at the polling booths, will there be a battle to form a government? Or has the second 1974 Election given one party a clear working majority? And what will a new government do to solve Britain's economic crisis?

Season 1979

  • S1979E01 Decision '79 - Part 1

    • May 3, 1979
    • BBC One

    22:55-04:30. Callaghan or Thatcher? The polling booths have closed. The count is under way. The candidates prepare themselves for victory, or defeat. In the Results Studio, David Dimbleby and Robin Day welcome you to a night of political drama as your votes add up to the kind of government you have chosen for the eighties. The questions of the night: - Is it to be Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister? - Will James Callaghan be returned in triumph to No 10? - Was Edge Hill the start of a Liberal revival for David Steel ? - What of the Nationalists, how big is their following now? - And, of course, who is to be your MP at Westminster? Bringing you the answers, Robert McKenzie and David Butler with Election Summaries every hour on the hour from Angela Rippon.

  • S1979E02 The Election Results

    • May 4, 1979
    • BBC Two

    06:00-09:00. In alphabetical order, a complete run-down of the results so far. Direct from the Election computer, all the information you will want to know about your constituency,

  • S1979E03 Decision '79 - Part 2

    • May 4, 1979
    • BBC One

    07:00-09:00. Is Britain about to elect its first female Prime Minister? Is Mr Callaghan going to make it back, against the odds? Is it going to be another hung parliament? Election Breakfast with David Dimbleby and Sue Lawley In this Nationwide Breakfast Special we shall be hearing from our reporters on location with the party leaders...seeking the waking thoughts of yesterday's voters as they set off for work...looking back at some of the highlights of the night. In the Election studio, Richard Stilgoe and Glyn Worsnip add a dash of humour and a song to suit the occasion.

  • S1979E04 Election Question Time

    • May 4, 1979
    • BBC One

    09:00-10:00. David Dimbleby is joined by Robin Day, Robert McKenzie, David Butler for a question-and-answer session in which you put the questions to the election experts.

  • S1979E05 Decision for the 80s

    • May 4, 1979
    • BBC One

    10:00-12:00. David Dimbleby, Robin Day, Angela Rippon and the Election team assess the state of the parties and prepare for the 150-or-so results still to come, including all the results from Northern Ireland. As we wait for those declarations we shall be bringing you details of the largest Election survey ever carried out in Britain, a survey which will tell us the secrets of why Britain voted the way it did. The BBC/Essex University Survey, conducted by Gallup and analysed by Ivor Crewe and Robert McKenzie Colin Chapman will be at the Stock Exchange to sample reaction in the City and BBC outside broadcast units will be spread around the United Kingdom from Downing Street to South Down, the seat of Mr Enoch Powell.

  • S1979E06 Election Summary

    • May 4, 1979
    • BBC One

    12:00-15:53. Election summary with Angela Rippon including news from home and abroad The Battle for No 10 David Dimbleby and Robin Day with Robert McKenzie and David Butler take the political temperature as the last 100 results begin to come in and Election 79 reaches its climax. Amongst ROBIN DAY'S guests this afternoon, Roy Hattersley Norman St John Stevas Cyril Smith , Merlyn Rees and Sir Keith Joseph Outside broadcast units in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be at the late declarations which may be crucial to the balance of power ... and with the party leaders, wherever they may be.

  • S1979E07 Election Round-Up

    • May 4, 1979
    • BBC One

    Presented by Donald MacCormick Who will be in No 10 tonight? The first woman Prime Minister or a triumphant Labour leader? Or will we have a stalemate with smoke filling the rooms of Westminster as the parties wheel and deal? Election Round-Up brings you the latest news, and interviews the winners and the losers.

Season 1983

  • S1983E01 Election 83 - Part 1

    • June 9, 1983
    • BBC One

    22:40-04:00. Shortly after 11.0 pm, the first of the 650 results will be declared. Election 83 will be at the early declarations, key marginals and with leading politicians, whose political and personal careers will be decided during the night. David Dimbleby introduces the programme. Sir Robin Day talks to leading politicians from all sides. Peter Snow and the BBC computer bring you instant analysis and forecasts of the results. Tony King, Ivor Crewe and John Cole explain today's results and their implications for tomorrow.

  • S1983E02 Breakfast Time Election Special

    • June 10, 1983
    • BBC One

    06:00-10:00. Frank Bough, Nick Ross and Selina Scott introduce a special Breakfast Time election results programme. From the Election studio Nick Ross looks ahead to the Government and the Prime Minister who will run Britain for the next five years. Together with Frank and Selina he tells the story of last night's drama in British politics. Plus the stars and personalities who will join the Breakfast Time team to reflect and comment on this most important of mornings. General Election News 6.0, 6.30, 7.0, 7.30, 8.0, 8.30, 9.0.

  • S1983E03 The Election Results

    • June 10, 1983
    • BBC Two

    08:15-09:50. In alphabetical order, the full result of each constituency so far declared. 8.15-8.50* A-F 8.50-9.15* G-M 9.15-9.50* N-Y

  • S1983E04 Election 83 - Part 2

    • June 10, 1983
    • BBC One

    10:00-15:53. David Dimbleby , Peter Snow and Sir Robin Day return with coverage of the second day of election results. Analysis from Ivor Crewe and John Cole. Over 100 results are expected including 17 from Northern Ireland. What kind of Government will Britain have for the next five years? Who will be in the new Cabinet? with News at 12.30* WALES: Outside broadcast units with live results as they are announced. SCOTLAND: James Cox and George Reid with news of key Scottish seats.

Season 1987

  • S1987E01 Election 87 - Part 1

    • June 11, 1987
    • BBC One

    22:00-04:00. David Dimbleby presents BBCtv's live coverage of the night which decides who will govern the country. In the studio Peter Snow surveys the BBC Battleground - the key marginals where the election will be won and lost. Sir Robin Day talks to the leading politicians as their future unfolds through the night. BBC Political Editor. John Cole, Anthony King and Ivor Crewe assess the results and explain why the country has voted the way it has.

  • S1987E02 Election 87 - Breakfast Special

    • June 12, 1987
    • BBC One

    06:00-09:00. Presented by Frank Bough Sally Magnusson and Jeremy Paxman with Peter Snow and James Cox As the counting continues, wake up to the latest on how the parties' votes piled up through the night. Reports from the parties headquarters, live cameras at the leaders' homes, a panel of leading politicians in the election studio, and OB units spread around the country for public reaction.

  • S1987E03 Election 87 - Part 2

    • June 12, 1987
    • BBC One

    09:05-13:00. Presented by David Dimbleby with Peter Snow and Sir Robin Day. What will the new Parliament mean for all of us? Results continue as politicians and voters give their reaction.

  • S1987E04 Election 87 - Part 3

    • June 12, 1987
    • BBC One

    13:30-16:00. Presented by David Dimbleby with Peter Snow and Sir Robin Day. The final shape of the next parliament becomes clear as the votes are counted in Northern Ireland.

Season 1992

  • S1992E01 Election 92 - Part 1

    • April 9, 1992
    • BBC One

    21:55-04:00. David Dimbleby hosts the BBC's results coverage. He is joined in the studio by Peter Snow who introduces a giant, hi-tech version of the famous swingometer to help make sense of the flow of results. And Peter Sissons explores the implications with a continuously changing panel of key politicians. John Cole - assessing his 12th General Election - is joined by Professor Anthony King and Peter Kellner. And Dr John Curtice offers a computer analysis of the changes.

  • S1992E02 Breakfast News

    • April 10, 1992
    • BBC One

    06:00-09:30. Election 92: the result and what it means for Britain ina specially extended programme. Nicholas Witchell and Laurie Mayer with all the latest news. Comprehensive coverage from the BBC's political correspondents and reporters and live interviews with senior politicians.

  • S1992E03 Election 92 - Part 2

    • April 10, 1992
    • BBC One

    09:30-12:30. David Dimbleby with Peter Snow explores the consequences of last night's results. Peter Sissons interrogates the politicians and John Cole interviews the party leaders. Peter Kellner will be analysing the results of the BBC's election day poll. Martyn Lewis and Nicholas Witchell will be in Downing Street to see the arrival of the new Prime Minister.

  • S1992E04 Election 92 - Part 3

    • April 10, 1992
    • BBC One

    13:30-16:00. Coverage of the final stage of the election. Cameras will be in Downing Street, outside Buckingham Palace, and with the party leaders to discuss the final outcome.

Season 1997

  • S1997E01 Election 97 - Part 1

    • May 1, 1997
    • BBC One

    21:55-05:50. David Dimbleby hosts the election results coverage-the BBC's biggest ever single news programme. Election 97 brings together top presenters, state-of-the-art graphics and a dramatic studio set. While Jeremy Paxman puts politicians through their paces, Peter Snow analyses proceedings with the help of a "virtual reality" swingometer. A giant video wall will bring news and reactions from the 80 outside broadcasts. From Banff and Buchan in the north of Scotland to Falmouth and Camborne in the south west of England, the programme will broadcast the results live from the target seats where the outcome of the election will be decided. The first result is expected at around 11.30pm.

  • S1997E02 Election 97 - Part 2

    • May 2, 1997
    • BBC One

    09:00-11:00. David Dimbleby explores the consequences of Election 97 and brings all the latest news, with comprehensive coverage from the BBC's political correspondents and reporters. Meanwhile, Jeremy Paxman interviews the senior politicians and Peter Snow analyses the night's events with the help of his giant swingometer as well as state-of-the-art 3-D graphics.

  • S1997E03 Election 97 - Part 3

    • May 2, 1997
    • BBC One

    14:10-16:30. Coverage of the final stage of the election as the last results come in from Northern Ireland. Cameras will be in Downing Street, outside Buckingham Palace, around the country and at party headquarters to discuss the final outcome.

Season 2001

  • S2001E01 Vote 2001 - the Verdict - Part 1

    • June 7, 2001
    • BBC One

    21:55-06:00. As BBC1 joins forces with BBC News 24 to bring through-the-night coverage of the general election news and results, David Dimbleby sets the scene for the night to come. At 10.00 there's the BBC News from Michael Buerk, followed by the Regional News, and the Weather with Michael Fish. Then at 10.35 it's back to David Dimbleby as he returns to anchor the programme, interviewing senior MPs and linking up with the BBC correspondents who are reporting from 120 key constituencies around the country. Jeremy Paxman will be gauging reaction from politicians and pundits in the studio, while Fiona Bruce will be meeting a cross-section of the electorate, and discussing their voting with both winners and losers. Meanwhile Peter Snow will be on hand with his swingometer and an array of new graphics to explain what the results mean.

  • S2001E02 Breakfast

    • June 8, 2001
    • BBC One

    06:00-09:00. Election results and other news, presented by Jeremy Bowen and Sophie Raworth

  • S2001E03 Vote 2001 - the Verdict - Part 2

    • June 8, 2001
    • BBC One

    09:30-13:00. Up-to-the-minute news and pictures from Downing Street and other party headquarters. The election team report on preparations forformingthe new cabinet and the remaining counts across the UK. There will also be nationwide reports and discussions about issues that will face the Government in the next five years, such as education, health, Europe, the countryside and the economy. Presented by David Dimbleby , with analysis by Peter Snow and interviews with last night's winners and losers by Jeremy Paxman and Fiona Bruce.

Season 2005

  • S2005E01 Election Night

    • June 5, 2005
    • BBC One

    21:55-06:00. Weeks of campaigning and political wrangling are over, the votes have been cast and now the nation waits to find out who will form the new Government. Host David Dimbleby sets the scene for the night to come and the first real indicator, the exit poll figures, are analysed. At 10.15 Fiona Bruce presents a round-up of the latest national news. Then it's full steam ahead for the team as they bring the results, analysis and all the human drama of this seminal night in the political calendar. Jeremy Paxman talks to the key players, while Andrew Marr finds out what the parties are saying off the record. Fiona Bruce provides election news updates throughout the night and Peter Snow presents his latest state-of-the-art, virtual-reality graphics, including the swingometer.

  • S2005E02 Breakfast

    • May 6, 2005
    • BBC One

    06:00-09:30. Presented by Dermot Murnaghan and Natasha Kaplinsky. Including, from 9.00, a round-up of the night's general election results in your region as the last remaining seats, particularly those in marginal constituencies, are decided.

  • S2005E03 Election 2005

    • May 6, 2005
    • BBC One

    09:30-13:00. Live coverage as the final results of the 2005 general election are announced, the winning party leader travels to Buckingham Palace to see the Queen, and the new Government is formed. David Dimbleby and the team return bleary-eyed to reflect on last night's frenetic political action. Jeremy Paxman grills the winners and the losers, while Andrew Marr keeps abreast of the developing political stories.

Season 2010

  • S2010E01 Election 2010 - Part 1

    • May 6, 2010
    • BBC One

    21:55-0600. David Dimbleby and his team bring you the results of the closest election for a generation. With reporters at more constituencies than any other broadcaster, the team report on the intrigue and excitement as it happens. Jeremy Paxman interrogates the winners and losers, Emily Maitlis and Jeremy Vine use the latest graphics technology to analyse the results, Fiona Bruce has the latest news and Andrew Neil holds a special event at the London Eye in the shadow of Parliament with an array of top guests.

  • S2010E02 Election 2010 Scotland

    • May 6, 2010
    • BBC One

    21:55-06:00. Glenn Campbell presents results and analysis of the 2010 general election, with coverage of declarations and reports from counts the length and breadth of the UK throughout the night. Studio analysis comes from BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor, while summaries are provided by Jackie Bird as we discover who are the winners and losers in one of the most fascinating elections in a generation.

  • S2010E03 Election 2010 Wales with Huw Edwards

    • May 6, 2010
    • BBC One Wales

    21:55-06:00. Join Huw Edwards and his team of political experts and reporters for continuous coverage of election night 2010. As the polls close right across the UK and votes are counted, the BBC Cymru Wales election team will bring you the results as they happen in all the important constituencies in Wales and beyond.

  • S2010E04 Election 2010 from Northern Ireland - Part 1

    • May 6, 2010
    • BBC One Northern Ireland

    21:55-06:00. Comprehensive coverage of the Westminster election results including all of NI's 18 seats. Broadcasting throughout the night, David Dimbleby, Noel Thompson and Jim Fitzpatrick bring you full analysis and immediate reaction to the UK and NI results as they come in.

  • S2010E05 Breakfast - Election Special

    • May 7, 2010
    • BBC One

    06:00-10:00. Join Jon Sopel and Sian Williams from the BBC Election studio as they guide you through the results and fallout from the General Election 2010. Who will be Britain's new Prime Minister, and will they have enough new MPs to form a Government? They'll be getting reaction from across the country, and John Simpson, Andrew Marr and Kirsty Wark will be with the party leaders. They'll also have the results of the voting where you are.

  • S2010E06 Election 2010 from Northern Ireland - Part 2

    • May 7, 2010
    • BBC One Northern Ireland

    07:30-08:00. Coverage of the Westminster Election results including all NI's 18 seats.

  • S2010E07 BBC Wales Today - Election 2010

    • May 7, 2010
    • BBC One Wales

    07:45-08:00. An extended Wales Today featuring election results and political analysis from around Wales.

  • S2010E08 Election 2010 - Part 2

    • May 7, 2010
    • BBC One

    10:00-13:00. Another chance to see the BBC's coverage of the General Election news and results from across the UK, presented by David Dimbleby, from Friday 7 May.

  • S2010E09 Election 2010 - Part 3

    • May 7, 2010
    • BBC One

    13:30-15:45. David Dimbleby and his team bring you the results of the closest election for a generation. With reporters at more constituencies than any other broadcaster they'll bring you the intrigue and excitement as it happens. Jeremy Paxman will interrogate the winners and losers, Emily Maitlis and Jeremy Vine will use the latest graphics technology to analyse the results, Fiona Bruce will have the latest news and Andrew Neil will be holding a special event at the London Eye in the shadow of Parliament with an array of top guests. The BBC can also promise a few surprises to make this a must watch election night special.

  • S2010E10 BBC News Special - Election Special With David Dimbleby

    • May 8, 2010
    • BBC One

    An election special presented by David Dimbleby.

Season 2015

  • S2015E01 Election 2015 - Part 1

    • May 7, 2015
    • BBC One

    21:55-07:00. This is expected to be the most thrilling and unpredictable general election for generations. David Dimbleby will be your guide as the votes are counted around the country and the results begin to pour in. Over the next 24 hours we will discover who will lead this country over the next five years. Will David Cameron or Ed Miliband succeed in gaining an overall majority in the House of Commons? Or will there have to be tough negotiations and another coalition government?

  • S2015E02 Election 2015: Scotland - Part 1

    • May 7, 2015
    • BBC One

    21:55-06:00. Glenn Campbell presents results and analysis of the 2015 general election. Live coverage of declarations and live reports from every count across Scotland and the key moments throughout the UK. Studio analysis from BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor, and summaries from Jackie Bird as we discover who are the winners and losers in one of the most fascinating elections in a generation.

  • S2015E03 Election 2015: Wales - Part 1

    • May 7, 2015
    • BBC One Wales

    21:55-06:00. Bethan Rhys Roberts and Nick Servini present the results of one of the most unpredictable general elections in recent times. With reporters across Wales and the UK and expert analysis in the studio.

  • S2015E04 Election 2015: Northern Ireland

    • May 7, 2015
    • BBC One Northern Ireland

    21:55-06:00. Mark Carruthers and Tara Mills present live coverage and analysis of the Westminster election results as they come in from the 18 constituencies across Northern Ireland. BBC Northern Ireland political editor Mark Devenport and elections expert Nicholas Whyte analyse the results in the studio. Mark Simpson and Gareth Gordon are at the Kings Hall as the results come in for the four Belfast constituencies. There are also reporters at all the other Northern Ireland counts and Stephen Walker is in London with the overall picture across the UK.

  • S2015E05 Election 2015: Scotland - Part 2

    • May 8, 2015
    • BBC One

    06:00-09:00. Glenn Campbell presents results and analysis of the 2015 general election. Live coverage of declarations and live reports from every count across Scotland and the key moments throughout the UK. Studio analysis from BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor, and summaries from Jackie Bird as we discover who are the winners and losers in one of the most fascinating elections in a generation.

  • S2015E06 Election 2015: Wales - Part 2

    • May 8, 2015
    • BBC One Wales

    06:00-07:00. Join Bethan Rhys Roberts and Nick Servini for a ringside seat as the results come in for one of the most unpredictable general elections in recent times. With reporters across Wales and the UK and expert analysis in studio, you will get the full picture as voters decide on who could be governing Britain for the next five years.

  • S2015E07 Election 2015 - Part 2

    • May 8, 2015
    • BBC One

    07:00-13:45. Huw Edwards takes the helm as the drama of election night continues to unfold. Andrew Neil is at the House of Commons as politicians flood back to Westminster to take part in the formation of a new government. Emily Maitlis, Jeremy Vine and Sophie Raworth bring you the key overnight results and explain how your votes translated into a new political order. BBC teams are at all the party headquarters and in Downing Street to bring you every twist and turn of the story. Including national and regional news bulletins.

  • S2015E08 Election 2015: English Regions

    • May 8, 2015
    • BBC One

    09:15-09:45. Election results from the the regions of England. Election Results - East 2015 Election Results - East Midlands 2015 Election Results - Yorkshire 2015 Election Results - North East 2015 Election Results - Yorks & Lincs 2015 Election Results - North West 2015 Election Results - South 2015 Election Results - West Midlands 2015 Election Results - West 2015 Election Results - South West 2015 Election Results - South East 2015 Election Results - London 2015

  • S2015E09 Election 2015 - Part 3

    • May 8, 2015
    • BBC One

    14:15-14:30. Huw Edwards presents as the drama of the election continues to unfold. Andrew Neil is at the House of Commons as politicians flood back to Westminster to take part in the formation of a new government. Emily Maitlis, Jeremy Vine and Sophie Raworth bring you the key results and explain how your votes translated into a new political order. BBC teams are at all the party headquarters and in Downing Street to bring you every twist and turn of the story.

  • S2015E10 Election 2015 - Part 4

    • May 8, 2015
    • BBC News

    14:30-15:30. Huw Edwards presents as the drama of the election continues to unfold. Andrew Neil is at the House of Commons as politicians flood back to Westminster to take part in the formation of a new government. Emily Maitlis, Jeremy Vine and Sophie Raworth bring you the key results and explain how your votes translated into a new political order. BBC teams are at all the party headquarters and in Downing Street to bring you every twist and turn of the story.

  • S2015E11 Election 2015 - Part 5

    • May 8, 2015
    • BBC One

    15:30-18:00. Huw Edwards presents as the drama of the election continues to unfold. Andrew Neil is at the House of Commons as politicians flood back to Westminster to take part in the formation of a new government. Emily Maitlis, Jeremy Vine and Sophie Raworth bring you the key results and explain how your votes translated into a new political order. BBC teams are at all the party headquarters and in Downing Street to bring you every twist and turn of the story.

  • S2015E12 Election 2015 - Part 6

    • May 8, 2015
    • BBC News

    18:30-22:00. Huw Edwards presents extensive live coverage and analysis of the general election results.

Season 2017

  • S2017E01 Election 2017 - Part 1

    • June 8, 2017
    • BBC One

    21:55-02:00. David Dimbleby presents as the general election votes are counted around the country and the results begin to pour in. BBC correspondents, led by Andrew Marr, Nick Robinson, Kirsty Wark and Sophie Raworth, are at the key counts. Jeremy Vine, Emily Maitlis and Professor John Curtice analyse the results as they come in. Mishal Husain grills political heavyweights in the BBC Election Centre. Media editor Amol Rajan follows how the night is unfolding on social media, and political editor Laura Kuenssberg assesses the impact the result will have in the days, weeks and years ahead.