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Coronavirus: BBC Question Time guests sit apart for social distancing NewsColony Sitting feet apart, the panellists on tonight’s Question Time took no chances as they followed ‘social distancing’ guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak. And for the first time, the BBC debate show – broadcast from the Somerset seaside town of Weston-super-Mare – was filmed without a studio audience.  Instead, the programme asked viewers to send in questions on social media, and featured a group of panellists sitting without the usual Question Time desk. The BBC’s Question Time tonight featured (From left) National Institute for Health Research chair of neurology Tom Solomon, TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady, Health Secretary Matt Hancock, host Fiona Bruce, Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and chef Angela Hartnett Host Fiona Bruce was joined by TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady, Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Also on the hour...