Brexit video explainers: What is it all about?

BBC correspondents on the background, jargon, (and some of the) questions and answers as the UK prepares to leave the EU.

These short films aired on BBC News in 2017 and 2018 and reflect the situation at that time.

Find out more about Brexit issues on our special index

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Two sides of Theresa May's deal in 96 seconds

Brexit plan: Political declaration and withdrawal agreement
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Round-up of the day PM faced confidence vote

Wednesday was a busy day for the prime minister but what actually happened?
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Brexit deal: Does this mean everything is decided?

Political correspondent Leila Nathoo explains getting ministers to agree isn't the only hurdle for the PM
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The Brexit agreement summarised in two minutes

Adam Fleming on the Brexit agreement
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What do all these Brexit terms mean?

Many have heard the 'hard' and 'soft' Brexit terms, but what about the 'grey' and 'clean' versions?
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Brexit basics: The backstop

Confused by Brexit jargon? Reality Check unpacks the basics.
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Brexit basics: The transition

Confused by Brexit jargon? Reality Check unpacks the basics.
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The customs union explained in 45 seconds

The customs union explained in 45 seconds
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Is the EU really united over Brexit?

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What are the options available for the UK?

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What will happen to trade?

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Brexit and the economy

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Brexit and the Irish border issue

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Birmingham's Brexit concerns

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Brexit and immigration

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What will Brexit mean for the union?

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What is Brexit?

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Don't be bamboozled by Brexit jargon

Explaining some of the key buzzwords being used in the debate about the UK leaving the EU
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