[1] The programme was originally made in studio TC7 at BBC Television Centre, however in January 2013, the programme moved to New Broadcasting House in central London.

BBC Newswatch starts with the presenter introducing the main news story that viewers have complained about.

In January 2013, Samira Ahmed succeeded Ray Snoddy as presenter of BBC Newswatch.

Shaun Ley guest presented the programme for three episodes in April 2019.

Rebecca Jones guest presented two editions of the programme in June 2019.