BBC News TV Guide
BBC News provides trusted, round-the-clock reporting, live breaking updates, in-depth analysis and global perspectives from the BBC newsroom. See what's on BBC News on Saturday 20 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Tech Now
Alasdair Keane heads behind the scenes of a high-tech studio transforming the way movie car stunts are made. Adrienne Murray visits a rare earth deposit in Greenland, home to critical minerals.
Runtime:
30 min
Nobel Minds
The winners of this year's Nobel prizes in medicine and physics discuss how to keep our immune system in check and using quantum mechanics to understand the world.
Runtime:
30 min
I Was There
Inside the Salisbury Poisonings
A deadly nerve agent is released in Salisbury. Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia are both poisoned. Dawn Sturgess, died. Hear from those who were at the centre of the story.
The Media Show
Jeremy Vine on Trolls, Free speech, and the Law
Editorial choices after the Bondi Beach attack, Donald Trump’s BBC lawsuit and the rise of Chinese micro dramas.
Runtime:
30 min
The Travel Show
Norway: Facing the Future
Rob Bell is on an adventure through Norway's western fjords to explore the country's efforts to protect this landscape for future generations.
Global Women
The Battle to Get My Child Back
Greenlandic parents across Denmark are fighting to be reunited with their children, who were taken into care following the use of now banned 'parenting competency tests'.
Ukrainecast
Will Putin Accept New Peace Proposals?
The Russian president said this week that Moscow's pre-war aims must be met "unconditionally" while criticising the European leaders supporting Ukraine.
Runtime:
30 min
Global Women
The Battle to Get My Child Back
Greenlandic parents across Denmark are fighting to be reunited with their children, who were taken into care following the use of now banned 'parenting competency tests'.
The Media Show
Jeremy Vine on Trolls, Free speech, and the Law
Jeremy Vine on his court victory. Plus, reporting the Bondi Beach attack. And Donald Trump's BBC lawsuit.
Runtime:
30 min
Newswatch
BBC News correspondents Lyse Doucet and Henry Zeffman talk to Samira Ahmed about the reporting challenges they’ve faced in 2025.
Runtime:
15 min
AI Decoded
AI v Copyright
The AI Decoded team explores the fight to protect artists from having their work mined by AI without consent.
Runtime:
30 min
BBC News
The latest news from the BBC including a round-up of the day's sporting action.
Runtime:
30 min
BBC News
The latest news from the BBC including a round-up of the day's sporting action.
Runtime:
30 min
The President's Path
Maga Coalition Cracks
What the Maga coalition’s internal divides signal for Trump's leadership.
Runtime:
30 min
Talking Business
Ben Thompson speaks to America's first National Cyber Director about the ongoing threat of cyberhackers on governments and businesses around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 20 December) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, and The President's Path. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC News live?
You can watch BBC News live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on BBC News today?
Today's programming on BBC News ends at 00:00 with Talking Business.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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