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 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Sat 21 Mar
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Tech Now — 00:30
Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. Lara Lewington meets the team supercharging the stethoscope.
Runtime:
30 min
Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure — 01:30
Trinidad - Cuba
Clive gets his steps in as he learns to salsa dance with the locals, discovers the secrets that have kept this historic old city standing, and explores the dark history of sugar.
Gloves Are Off: The Rise of Bare-Knuckle Boxing — 02:30
Bare-knuckle boxing is the fastest growing combat sport over the past decade. It appears more bloody, but supporters say it's safer. Ade Adedoyin looks at whether the extreme has become mainstream?
Talking Movies — 03:30
Oscars 2026 Review
From Hollywood, Tom Brook and the team look back at highlights from the 98th annual Academy Awards. The show reviews the winners in the key Oscar categories and standout moments from the ceremony.
Runtime:
30 min
The Travel Show — 04:30
Adventurer and UK Chief Scout Dwayne Fields embarks on a journey through Zambia. In the first of two episodes, he begins at Victoria Falls before heading to the country's lively capital, Lusaka.
Runtime:
30 min
President Zelensky: The Laura Kuenssberg Interview — 05:30
The Ukrainian president talks to Laura Kuenssberg about the war with Russia and how the conflict in the Middle East will change things for Ukraine.
Runtime:
30 min
Breakfast — 06:00
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
Runtime:
3 hr
Unspun World with John Simpson — 11:30
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's range of experts across the world, analyses the economic effects of the war in the Middle East and explores how the conflict is actually helping Russia.
Runtime:
30 min
President Zelensky: The Laura Kuenssberg Interview — 13:30
The Ukrainian president talks to Laura Kuenssberg about the war with Russia and how the conflict in the Middle East will change things for Ukraine.
Runtime:
30 min
The Media Show — 14:30
Reporting from Inside Iran
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Iran, and Oscars coverage with Tom Brook and Katey Rich.
Runtime:
30 min
Newswatch — 15:45
How is the BBC covering the Iran war in the absence of any staff in the country?
Runtime:
15 min
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 16:30
Zack Polanski
Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader in England and Wales, on his 'whirlwind' rise, his journey into politics and 'Zackonomics'.
Runtime:
30 min
The Iran War — 18:30
Today: 21/03/2026
A daily briefing from BBC News on the latest developments on the Israel-US war in Iran.
Runtime:
15 min
BBC News — 19:30
The latest news from the BBC including a round-up of the day's sporting action.
Runtime:
30 min
Talking Business — 23:30
How badly is the Iran war affecting the global economy? The head of the World Trade Organization says the biggest problem is the huge amount of uncertainty.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 21 March) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, and Newscast. Check the full schedule for more details.
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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.
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