Question Time
BBC panel interrogation
A parliamentary practice originating in the UK, where government ministers answer questions from members of parliament.
It occurs regularly, often weekly, and includes Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), a high-profile session where the Prime Minister responds to queries from MPs.
Questions are submitted in advance or asked spontaneously, and the event is known for its lively debate and political theater.
During Question Time, the opposition grilled the minister on healthcare policy.
Formal argument on issues
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- backbencherRank-and-file parliamentarian
- speakerOne who talks
dispatch box · hansard · minister · government · scrutiny · chamber · Commons · Westminster
Gathered viewers collectively
- panelDistinct flat section
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- townhallLocal governance headquarters
- forumGathering place for discourse
discussion · microphone · participation · response · interaction · civic · engagement · dialogue
Formal, probing examination
- cross-examinationOpposing party questions witness
- probingThoroughly investigating something
- grillingCooking on metal grates
- interviewFormal questioning session
deposition · witness · testimony · inquisition · examination · hearing · investigation · scrutiny
Distinct flat section
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- BBCBritish public broadcaster
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
current affairs · live · studio · applause · politicians · pundits · viewer · discussion
Unimportant miscellaneous facts
- buzzerElectric signaling device
- contestantCompetition participant
- roundCurved like circle
- pointsUnits of tally
score · general knowledge · gameshow · team · host · answer · correct · Mastermind
debate
Formal argument on issues
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- backbencherRank-and-file parliamentarian
speaker · dispatch box · hansard · minister · government · scrutiny · chamber · Commons · Westminster · MP
audience
Gathered viewers collectively
- panelDistinct flat section
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- townhallLocal governance headquarters
forum · discussion · microphone · participation · response · interaction · civic · engagement · dialogue · submit
interrogation
Formal, probing examination
- cross-examinationOpposing party questions witness
- probingThoroughly investigating something
- grillingCooking on metal grates
interview · deposition · witness · testimony · inquisition · examination · hearing · investigation · scrutiny · due diligence
panel
Distinct flat section
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- BBCBritish public broadcaster
topical · current affairs · live · studio · applause · politicians · pundits · viewer · discussion · weekly
trivia
Unimportant miscellaneous facts
- buzzerElectric signaling device
- contestantCompetition participant
- roundCurved like circle
points · score · general knowledge · gameshow · team · host · answer · correct · Mastermind · pub quiz
Question TimeQueen's Speech
Royal parliamentary address
fireside chat · presidential address · royal proclamation · executive order · diktat
question, time, questions, questioned, questioning, questioner, questionable, unquestionable, unquestionably