There was something missing from tonight’s Question Time – only 5 responses you need

John Plunkett. Updated December 5th, 2019

Just in case you were thinking about watching tonight’s Question Time on BBC1 – no giggling at the back, please – here’s what tonight’s panel looks like.

See if you can spot what’s missing.

Here is a look at tomorrow’s panel for our show in Hull. Joining Fiona we have @JamesCleverly, @JonAshworth, @IBlackfordSNP, @EdwardJDavey and @TiceRichard #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/m2XGbRvMsp

— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) December 4, 2019

And these are the only 5 replies you need.

Are all the women dead? https://t.co/Fd7XUJ076g

— India Knight (@indiaknight) December 5, 2019

Oh for goodness sake! Why does BBC think men have all the answers!!! I thought we sorted this in the last century! https://t.co/WXAB9jD3Qa

— Harriet Harman (@HarrietHarman) December 5, 2019

Yeah. Women. Half the population. Who needs their opinion? https://t.co/W4hhj3Ro7k

— Muriel Gray (@ArtyBagger) December 4, 2019

If no women are available on Thursday evenings perhaps reschedule the show for a time that suits them better? https://t.co/paOhGd5yB3

— alan rusbridger (@arusbridger) December 5, 2019

If you think Richard Tice is more relevant to what is going on right now in than literally *every* single woman in British politics, you have a problem @bbc https://t.co/7awPt3fcUr

— Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) December 5, 2019

If you think there should be a word for this sort of thing, there is.

https://twitter.com/doctor_oxford/status/1202367341381771267?s=20

We’re with Marina Hyde.

I remain stunned – almost to the point of admiration – that people actually watch this television programme https://t.co/sclEnNqhFm

— Marina Hyde (@MarinaHyde) December 5, 2019

UPDATE

The BBC later had this to say. The one woman they had booked (one) couldn’t make it, but now they’ve found another one.

You’re right – all-male panels are not the ideal in 2019. The (female) Labour politician we announced yesterday had to pull out for personal reasons. We’re pleased to say Anneliese Dodds has now agreed to appear, and we’re grateful to her for stepping in at short notice. https://t.co/8zY78SuKyI

— BBC News Press Team (@BBCNewsPR) December 5, 2019

So that’s okay then.