The Pledge (British TV programme)


The Pledge is a panel discussion programme broadcast on Sky News. There are currently ten panellists, five of whom appear on the show each week. They discuss a variety of topics – there is no presenter, so each panellist champions a topic which is then debated.
The programme was first announced in April 2016, and the first episode aired later that month, on 21 April 2016. The show is known for at times being controversial, and debates often get heated.
The Pledge is currently not on air having been suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is currently unknown when or if the show will return.

Format

Each show comprises five panellists from various professions in the entertainment and journalism industries. Each panellist chooses a subject, then clearly states their argument before passing it to the table. The panellists are then given the chance to challenge the person if they disagree and debate it. Topics discussed cover topical issues in the news such as politics and current affairs.

Broadcasts

The Pledge is pre-recorded on a Thursday in Studio F at Sky Campus in Osterley, and then broadcast on Thursdays at 8pm on Sky News. It is also broadcast on Sundays at 8pm as well as at other times during the week to fill slots.

Current panel

List in alphabetical order.

Original panel

List in alphabetical order.

Transmissions

Series

SeriesStart dateEnd dateEpisodes
121 April 20164 August 201616
28 September 201615 December 201615
312 January 20176 April 201713
420 April 201727 July 201714
57 September 201714 December 201715
618 January 201829 March 201811
712 April 201826 July 201816