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 17 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Sat 17 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
12:30 AM
Tech Now — 00:30
The Tech Now team is in Las Vegas checking out the latest trends and innovations at CES 2026, one of the biggest tech events of the year.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
1:30 AM
Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure — 01:30
Kingston - Jamaica
In Jamaica’s capital city, Clive learns some dancehall moves, samples Jamaican-Irish stout punch and learns why this island produces so many Olympic sprinters.
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Kevin Sinfield: 7 in 7 Together — 02:30
Inspired by the death of his friend and team mate, rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield takes to the streets to raise money and awareness for those impacted by motor neurone disease.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
The Media Show — 03:30
Iran protests and international coverage
Reporting on protests in Iran and criticism of international coverage, UK action over Musk’s AI tool Grok, and the producer behind the film Hamnet.
Runtime:
30 min
4:00 AM
4:30 AM
The Travel Show — 04:30
Rajan Datar travels across the Canary Islands to explore how volcanic forces continue to shape both the land and its people.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
AI Decoded — 05:30
AI Stole My Face
Join our AI Decoded team as we unpack and take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
Runtime:
30 min
6:00 AM
Breakfast — 06:00
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
Runtime:
3 hr
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Kevin Sinfield: 7 in 7 Together — 11:30
Inspired by the death of his friend and team mate, rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield takes to the streets to raise money and awareness for those impacted by motor neurone disease.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
AI Decoded — 13:30
AI Stole My Face
AI Decoded follows economist and broadcaster Yanis Varoufakis's descent down the rabbit hole of the hundreds of deepfake versions of him flooding the internet.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
The Media Show — 14:30
Iran protests and international coverage
Reporting on protests in Iran and criticism of international coverage, UK action over Musk’s AI tool Grok, and the producer behind the film Hamnet.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
Newswatch — 15:45
Why is BBC News no longer using titles such as Mr, Ms and Dr throughout its online articles, and now referring to people using just their surnames?
Runtime:
15 min
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 16:30
Daniel Kebede
The National Education Union's general secretary on strikes, race and banning social media.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
BBC News — 18:30
The latest news from the BBC including a round-up of the day's sporting action.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
BBC News — 19:30
The latest news from the BBC including a round-up of the day's sporting action.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
11:30 PM
Talking Business — 23:30
2026 has started with a leader captured in Venezuela, pressure on the streets of Iran and a spat between the American President and the Chair of the Federal Reserve.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 17 January) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, and Newscast. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC News live?
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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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