Politicians are set to go head to head on Question Time in Finchley.

The BBC One programme, which is presented by David Dimbleby, will broadcast on Thursday night at 10.45pm.

The panel will consist of Conservative Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, Labour Shadow Education Secretary Tristram Hunt, UKIP's deputy chairman Susanne Evans, Respect MP George Galloway and Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland.

A war of words erupted between Finchley & Golders Green MP, Mike Freer, and George Galloway last week over the BBC’s decision to include Mr Galloway on the panel.

Mr Freer said the move was “provocative” given the Respect MP’s past run-ins with the UK Jewish community.

In reply, George Galloway’s spokesman described the comments as “disgraceful”, and said they would be referred to the Speaker of the House of Commons and his lawyers.

To apply for a seat in the audience in Finchley, register your question at www.bbc.co.uk/questiontime

Details of the location are not likely to be publicly announced before transmission due to security reasons.

Those who have been successful will be told of the venue and other arrangements.