Victoria Derbyshire — Season 2018

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245 Episodes · Premiered January 8, 2018 · Ended December 21, 2018

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Many UK police forces are reporting victims of crime to the Home Office for immigration enforcement, the programme hears how one rape victim was then arrested herself. Chloe Tilley speaks to the heterosexual couple who want to have a civil partnership and are taking their case to the Supreme Court. Plus all the gossip on stage and off from the BAFTA TV awards.

O2 apologises after racist hate mail was sent out - a British Muslim family received letters addressed to 'Mr Isis Terroriste' and 'Mr Getout Ofengland' - we bring you the exclusive story.Victoria speaks to teenagers, parents and experts on how to cope with exam stress. Will Meghan Markle's dad walk her down the aisle on Saturday.

What kind of princess will Meghan be, and what do people expect from her?A scathing report on the collapse of the construction and services giant Carillion accuses the board of 'stuffing their mouths with gold' instead of looking after their workers.And the Matt Dillon and Uma Thurman film about a serial killer that prompted a mass walkout at Cannes.

The maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals is to be cut from £100 to £2 under government plans. Victoria hears from one man who lost £1,000,000 and his home because of his gambling addiction. The programme also looks at the compassionate technology sector, which is using digital services to try to improve health and wellbeing. Plus all the latest from Windsor as rehearsals for the royal wedding get under way.

Royal wedding countdown. With one day to go, it is reported that Prince Charles will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle.We discuss whether working from home makes staff happier and more effective.And the first interview with Charlotte Hogg, former Bank of England deputy, after she was forced to resign for breaking bank rules.

We hear from two women whose sons were killed in very different circumstances. Now they have created an unlikely friendshipA mother who wants GPs to be able to prescribe cannabis oil in the UK to help her epileptic son.And the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire which killed 72 people opens.

The Manchester Arena attack, one year on. Survivors share their reflections. Should older drivers have stricter eye tests? We hear from the parents whose daughter was killed by an unfit driver. How being overly vigilant about bugs and germs with kids could trigger childhood leukaemia.

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Victoria speaks to Andy Tsege in his first television interview after spending four years on death row in Ethiopia, and there is coverage as the Grenfell Tower enquiry looks at the cause and spread of the fire. Plus, fisherman Scott Birtwistle is out of prison and determined to clear his name after being convicted of trying to smuggle £53m of cocaine into the UK as a teenager. And ahead of the return of Love Island, Victoria speaks to two of last year's contestants.

Victoria speaks to an abortion survivor reunited with the mother who thought she was dead for over 30 years. Plus, doctors warn a lack of proper training is contributing to unnecessary baby deaths. And with an NHS physiotherapist having been deported to India due to tax discrepancies - under a controversial clause usually used for terrorism - Victoria hears how widespread this issue is.

Victoria meets two women who wrote to say that seeing her on ITV's The Real Full Monty saved their lives. Plus, what to look for when checking your breasts and a look at a report which suggest more women and girls are getting involved in gangs. And the programme is live in Guatemala with the latest on the volcano eruption.

Chloe Tilley speaks to two of the women who downed tools for the famous Ford sewing machinist strikes in Liverpool and Dagenham, 50 years on.The programme hears from three people who are struggling to get by, as new research suggests that 1.5 million people in the UK were destitute last year.And the show finds out why a dead snake can still be a potentially deadly threat.

One in 12 children is thought to hear voices which are not there. The programme hears from young people who say the voices make them feel lonely and afraid.A new report claims that ageism is widespread. Chloe Tilley asks why people are ashamed of getting old.Plus comedian Michael McIntyre is back on stage after being mugged in London.

The deaf patients 'left behind' by the NHS because of a lack of face-to-face interpreters.Up to half of premature births 'could be prevented' if women were tested for harmful bacteria. Professor Winston explains the new research.PLus the programme hears from the woman challenging a piece of legislation that says you can't claim compensation for sexual abuse if you've lived in the same house as your abuser.

Chloe Tilley gets all the latest reaction to the historic meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. How is all this being received by North Korea's closest neighbour, South Korea?Plus there's more trouble for Theresa May over Brexit, as her justice minister resigns.

Victoria Derbyshire is at Grenfell Tower, approaching the first anniversary of the fire. She talks to those grieving, to survivors, to the fire service, to Conservatives and Labour, and establishes which promises have been kept and which have been broken.

An exclusive interview with the Bishop of Kensington marking one year since the Grenfell fireImmigration rules are to be relaxed for doctors and nursesAnd a victim of revenge porn tells us she is still dealing with anxiety and depression.

Chloe Tilley speaks to a prison officer who says life on the inside gave him PTSD.The two British driving instructors who are going to train Saudi women to drive.Plus the upskirting victim campaigning to change the law.

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Tina Daheley hears from current and former members of the Mormon church calling for an end to interviews that ask children sexual questions.The programme also gets reactions from MEPs and charities as EU leaders reach an agreement on migration after fractious talks at a summit in Brussels.Plus Arthritis Research UK warns that those living with the condition are missing out on vital aids and assistance from their local councils.

More than 300 transgender children a year are delaying puberty by taking puberty-blocking injections. Victoria speaks to two transgender children the programme has been following for over three years, now living as girls, and talks live to a group of young transgender people aged between 12 and 17 about their experiences.Tougher penalties for pet theft are being debated by MPs after 100,000 signed a petition calling for it to be a specific crime. They say pet theft is currently treated no differently to having your bike stolen.Plus Cheryl and Liam Payne announce split.

Victoria presents the latest on the attempts to rescue 12 Thai boys and their football coach who have been found alive in a flooded cave, speaking to colleagues of two British divers who found them.The dangers of slimming pills - the programme speaks to the mother of Eloise Parry who died aged 21 after buying them online.As gay conversion therapies are set to be banned, the programme speaks to two women who've undergone it and to a man who defends it and considers himself 'ex-gay'.Plus Lianne Sanderson rates England's chances ahead of tonight's match against Colombia.

Victoria gets reaction from former players and fans to England's thrilling win over Colombia.After former football coach George Ormond was found guilty of abusing boys as young as eleven over a period of 25 years, one of his former victims can finally tell his story.And calls to ban prostitution websites - Victoria speaks to police and those working in the sex industry.

As the NHS turns 70, the programme hears from former patients who say they were saved by the health service.Victoria meets the woman who challenged the online retailer Asos to make fashion more accessible for wheelchair users, then modelled her own waterproof design on their website.And should reality programme makers have greater responsibility for the welfare of people who appear on screen? Victoria gets the views of former contestants of the hit show Love Island.

Many people have imagined designing their perfect home, but would they trust a printer to build their house? In an exclusive report, the programme travels to France to meet the first family to move into their own 3D-printed home.Chloe Tilley speaks to Charlotte Caldwell, who's demanding that health officials let her 12-year-old son Billy, who has a rare form of epilepsy, be treated at home with medicinal cannabis.And as England's footballers prepare to take on Sweden for a place in the quarter finals, Chloe hears from the man having to choose between his wedding and the World Cup.

New week, new Brexit secretary - as Theresa May faces a fresh crisis days after her ministers were supposed to have reached an agreement on leaving the EU, Victoria asks where the resignation of David Davis leaves the PM's Brexit vision.The mission to rescue the remaining boys trapped in a cave in Thailand continues, an expedition medic and a former cave diver explain how dangerous the operation is.And ahead of England's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, Victoria hears from a former teacher of the man of the moment, manager Gareth Southgate.

Just over a year after an investigation by this programme revealed 800 women were suing the health service and manufacturers over mesh implants, there is going to be an immediate stop on such procedures in the NHS in England.After a day of political drama in Westminster, Victoria talks to an audience of voters from both sides of the Brexit debate to ask what they want to see happen next.And it's an all European affair in the first semi-final of the World Cup. Football journalists from France and Belgium discuss their team's chances in the high-stakes match.

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Reeta Chakrabarti looks at the effects of air pollution on the heart, the incredible temperatures in southern Europe, and the baby girl who has had a tooth removed at just 12 days old.

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What price would you put on your fertility? Egg freezing is becoming more and more popular, but it's a costly procedure and there are no guarantees it will lead to a baby. Joanna Gosling speaks to women who have frozen their eggs, as well as doctors and the regulator for fertility treatment. The programme hears about the ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority, which has ordered KFC and Kellogg's to remove adverts promoting junk food to children. And as a charity tries to map the locations of defibrillators in England and Scotland, a paramedic explains how the machines can be used to treat people who have cardiac arrests.

A new law introduced in Denmark has banned the wearing of face veils in public. Joanna Gosling hears from a woman who says she's been fined for wearing a niqab there, as well as Muslim women in the UK about whether they choose to wear a veil. As the NHS publishes figures on treatment times for young people living with eating disorders, we hear from those affected. And the footballer Jermaine Pennant is in the studio to talk about his new book documenting his tough childhood and party lifestyle off the pitch.

Do you feel twitchy if you don't check your phone every few minutes? Matthew Price looks at some of the latest apps looking to curb overuse of our screens.As Mike Ashley's Sports Direct agrees to buy House of Fraser, the programme examines what the future looks like for the department store.And on the first day of the Premier League, Matthew hears from football fans about whether the increase in weekday games will make it harder for them to travel to support their clubs.

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Victoria has live coverage of the incident outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, where a car swerved into cyclists and pedestrians, hurting three people. A man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.

Victoria has the latest news on the bridge collapse in Genoa.Calls have been made for the class B drug 'monkey dust' to be reclassified as class A after a dangerous rise in its use.Plus an interview with a Jewish couple about why they are leaving the UK.

Victoria meets a three-year-old girl with an IQ of 171 who is the second-youngest member of the high IQ society Mensa, plus the programme hears from students as they collect their A-level results. And as Madonna celebrates her 60th birthday, Victoria talks to a casting director who has worked with her about what makes her the best-selling female recording artist of all time.

As tributes are paid to the incredible life of the soul singer Aretha Franklin, Joanna Gosling speaks to the man who wrote her first biography and singer Rowetta from the band Happy Mondays.The government announces £10 million to improve security and conditions in England's worst prisons - we have exclusive access to a jail where prisoners get a say in how its run.And rules around e-cigarettes should be relaxed, according to a group of MPs. The programme discusses whether vaping should be more widely accepted in society.

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Victoria looks at an exclusive report from a tiny French port becoming known as the 'new Calais', where hundreds of migrants are desperately trying to get to England.She also speaks to a wheelchair user who is sleeping in his car because of what he says is a lack of suitable accommodation for people on benefits.And Victoria meets Downton Abbey actor Peter Egan, who has been campaigning for a new law to stop puppies being bred in cruel conditions.

Matt Barbet presents as the government prepares to reveal its no-deal Brexit advice. Plus teenagers receive their results for the new tougher GCSEs, and The Big Bang Theory prepares to end after 12 seasons.

Joanna Gosling talks to people in Ireland as they prepare to welcome the Pope.Plus more on the unexplained death of a British couple on holiday in Egypt.And a new study says being teetotal is the only way to avoid any risk to your health from alcohol.

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Joanna Gosling hears from a BA customer who has been affected by a data breach of the firm's security systems.The programme travels to a refugee camp in Jordan where a football programme aims to help some of the children there.And does the dating app Tinder have a dark side?

Men talk openly to Victoria about how their fertility problems are being overlooked.A Grenfell survivor says he feels he has had 'to beg' to get support since the disaster.And an exclusive undercover report on the people who rent out rooms in return for sexual favours.

Victoria looks at government failure to stop thousands of British and non-UK children being trafficked. Ministers are 'unaware of police cuts impact' according to a damning report from the National Audit Office.Miss Michigan tells Victoria why she used the Miss America beauty pageant to bring attention to the state's deadly Flint water crisis.And she speaks to one woman who lived by the rules of a different self-help book every month for a year.

Six police and crime commissioners tell the programme that cannabis possession 'should not always be a criminal offence'. Conservative MPs openly discuss how to topple Theresa May over Brexit. Plus there has been a call to ban smacking children due to the psychological damage it causes.

Victoria hears from a male victim of domestic abuse.Why new mums sharing their birthing experiences online could traumatise pregnant women.And the latest on the path of Hurricane Florence.

Joanna Gosling talks to grime star Ghetts about issues of colourism and female black identity. There's an exclusive report on shoplifting.Plus the latest on hurricane Florence as it bears down on the US East Coast.

Victoria hears from models with visible facial and bodily differences who are taking to the catwalk for London fashion week.Plus, a look at a new treatment for melanoma - the most aggressive form of skin cancer.And, after an exclusive investigation by the show, there have been calls for a ban on early blood tests in pregnancy being used to tell parents if they are having a boy or a girl.

An Extreme Dwarfanators wrestler comes face to face with a mum whose son has dwarfism.Plus, Victoria talks to a forensic pathologist who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his career. And the programme hears that the bomb squad is regularly being called out to deal with items found in rivers and canals by magnet fishers.

There is a special debate on Brexit, plus Victoria discusses new measures to tackle violent crime in London based on a successful scheme in Glasgow.

Victoria looks at the report that one in five people in a relationship never, or almost never have sex. Plus why 'nobody took charge' in the chaos of train timetable changes earlier in the year and the sweets that may help tackle dehydration in dementia patients.

EU leaders dismiss Theresa May's Brexit plans as 'unworkable'The people 'dying, not knowing they are infected' - the latest on the NHS contaminated blood scandal How to recycle your plastics - BBC research finds 39 different sets of council rulesAnd Bodyguard actor Stuart Bowman is in the studio ahead of Sunday's finale.

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Joanna Gosling talks to those with autism and their families about the ways in which new autism-friendly shopping hours could make the experience easier. Plus a look at whether tax breaks for landlords could be a solution to the housing crisis and the verdict on Jodie Whittaker, the new Doctor Who.

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This programme has learned that 12 areas of England have banned IVF for women over the age of 34. A plane carrying 188 people has crashed into the sea near Jakarta.

Louis Theroux tells Victoria about his latest documentary series.Could the mystery of the death of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh finally be solved?And Victoria hears from 11-year-old Ella Chadwick who was born with a rare kidney disease and who has won a Pride of Britain award.

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The programme has seen new research which shows the extent of Russian attempts to sow division in British society in the wake of 2017's terror attacks in Manchester and London.

Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd was 'let down' by her officials according to an inquiry into her resignation. Joanna Gosling hears from two former advisers in Westminster.

As MPs prepare to debate bullying and sexual harassment in Parliament, one junior member of staff tells us exclusively that dealing with abuse is 'just part of the job.

The programme has been given exclusive access to the biggest burns unit in Europe - in Essex - which treats victims of acid attacks.

Victoria brings together the Met Police, parents who have lost teenage sons, stabbing victims and former gang members to talk about what is behind the surge in violent crime.

Victoria has the latest on the mass shooting at a country music bar in California. Plus, England's Children's commissioner has warned that children are being 'datafied' from birth.

The only female Afghan barrister practising in Britain tells Chloe Tilley she's been sacked by clients several times because of her race.Plus new hope for women who've had a heart attack and risk their lives to have a baby.And a new equal pay advice service for women in low paid jobs.

Jailed for killing her husband with a hammer, Sally Challen is preparing to argue she did it because of decades of psychological abuse. Victoria talks to one of the couple's sons.

Parents of children with a rare form of autism have tell the programme they are getting no support to help deal with violent outbursts from their children.

Daily current affairs programme. The last details of a draft Brexit agreement have been finalised. Can it win approval from Theresa May's cabinet, Parliament and the country?

The BBC's daily news and current affairs programme. As the first ministers resign over the Brexit deal, Victoria gets the views of an audience of voters from around the UK.

Victoria examines the latest Brexit news and asks - what is going on? She also interviews Jasvinder Sanghera, who alleges she was groped by a member of the House of Lords.

News and current affairs. Victoria discusses the current Brexit situation - can Conservative MPs opposed to Theresa May's Brexit deal muster enough votes to topple her?

As footage of two police officers being attacked on a busy street in south London emerges, Victoria asks what you would do if you were walking by.

The number of teenagers who are 'problem gamblers' has doubled in the past year. Victoria speaks to the mother of a teenage gambling addict who took his own life.

The programme has the latest news on student Matthew Hedges's life sentence for alleged spying - Victoria talks to his MP and one of the British academic's friends.Plus a look at why one in nine children of school age in England had a mental disorder in 2017.

Victoria talks to 22-year-old Jack Jacobs whose anorexia led to him being admitted to hospital as a teenager. And are Black Friday deals all they're cracked up to be?

Student Matthew Hedges who was jailed for spying in the UAE is released - Joanna Gosling gets reaction.And Brexit blind date: TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson meets filmmaker Dustin Lance Black who is married to the diver Tom Daley.

Daily news and current affairs programme. Women are selling explicit images of themselves on a social media app used by children as young as 13.

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An exclusive report on the house letting agency that has been demanding £300 non-refundable deposits from prospective tenants before they have even viewed a property.And Theresa May is grilled on Brexit by senior MPs.

Chloe Tilley speaks to Labour's Lloyd Russell-Moyle about telling the House of Commons that he is HIV positive.

As MPs prepare to debate the PM's Brexit deal, Victoria Derbyshire is in Birmingham for an extended audience debate, bringing together politicians and members of the public to gauge their views on the deal and the 'meaningful vote'.

From 3D printed bionic arms to an MOT for the bacteria in your gut, Victoria Derbyshire looks at the tech which could transform our lives in 2019.

A group of so-called 'biohackers', who have inserted magnets and microchips under their skin, tell the programme why they have undergone the unusual procedures.

In an exclusive investigation the programme finds new homes are 'crumbling' due to weak mortar. Plus all the latest on Brexit and the 3G problems affecting O2 customers.

The rise in online porn blackmail scams and how to prevent them. 'Brexit exposed divisions and put people into tribes', we discuss the divisions in the UK - and how to heal them.

The prime minister has 24 hours to save her Brexit deal and her job ahead of Tuesday's vote. Victoria talks to the families of victims of knife attacks in London.

Theresa May looks to Europe to throw her a lifeline over her Brexit deal - right now she's doing a whistlestop tour of European leaders. But the EU says it will not renegotiate.

As Theresa May faces a no confidence vote from her own party, Victoria presents a special programme from Westminster with all the latest reaction and analysis.

As Theresa May travels to Brussels after surviving that vote last night, Victoria hears from Conservative MPs and party officials about what they want to happen next.

Victoria hears from the sister of a man with learning disabilities who went into surgery expecting a few extractions and had all of his teeth removed.Chelsea questions the 'brainpower' of some of their supporters after a group of fans were heard singing anti-semitic chants.

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