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 21 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC News Schedule — Sat 21 Feb
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
Inside CES
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
TechXplore — 01:30
Italy’s Winter Games
With the 2026 Winter Games in full swing, Paul Carter is on a mission to uncover the technology underpinning the entire event.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Gisèle Pelicot: The Newsnight Interview — 02:30
In an exclusive UK interview, Victoria Derbyshire talks to Gisèle Pelicot in Paris about the 2024 trial of her husband and 50 other men, the public's support and her future.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
The Media Show — 03:30
MTV’s co-founder and the new Lucy Letby documentary
Ros Atkins speaks to MTV co-founder Tom Freston about his career and new book, and explores why Netflix’s Lucy Letby documentary has drawn such strong interest.
Runtime:
30 min
4:00 AM
4:30 AM
The Travel Show — 04:30
Rob Bell heads to one of North America's largest ski areas as it fires up its lifts for its 60th season. Whistler Blackcomb has become a bucket list destination for skiers.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
AI Decoded — 05:30
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
Unspun World with John Simpson — 11:30
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the state of the transatlantic alliance, and explores whether the Iranian regime can survive.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
The President's Path — 13:30
Previewing Trump's State of The Union
President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address of this second term. What can we expect, and how will Democrats - and voters - respond?
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
The Media Show — 14:30
MTV’s co-founder and the new Lucy Letby documentary
Ros Atkins speaks to MTV co-founder Tom Freston about his career and new book, and explores why Netflix's Lucy Letby documentary has drawn such strong interest.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
Newswatch — 15:45
Has a deal struck to be allowed to report from Iran, just weeks after thousands of protesters were killed there, compromised the BBC's journalism?
Runtime:
15 min
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 16:30
Baroness Beeban Kidron
Social media campaigner Baroness Beeban Kidron on how she went from film-maker to lawmaker.
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
Ukraine 4 Years On: Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin — 20:30
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to former prime minister Boris Johnson and his chief of the defence staff Tony Radakin in an exclusive interview. They reflect on four years of war in Ukraine.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
11:30 PM
Talking Business — 23:30
What has four years of war done to Ukraine's economy? In a rare interview, finance minister Sergii Marchenko explains that a strong economy means a strong army.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 21 February) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, and Ukraine 4 Years On: Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin. 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?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.