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 28 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Sat 28 Mar
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
Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths explores how research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits against major polluters.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
1:30 AM
Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure — 01:30
Baracoa - Cuba
Clive builds his own bamboo raft to explore the rivers of Cuba’s oldest city and helps prepare a meal at what’s thought to be Cuba’s only fully vegan restaurant.
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Julian Barnes: Beyond the Page — 02:30
Acclaimed and award-winning writer Julian Barnes talks to Katie Razzall about his literary life, preoccupation with death, why he's written his final novel and missing his readers.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
The Media Show — 03:30
Cold-Calling Trump
Journalists cold-call Donald Trump; new boss for the BBC; and Jamie Barlett on misinformation and his new podcast.
Runtime:
30 min
4:00 AM
4:30 AM
The Travel Show — 04:30
Dwayne Fields continues his journey through Zambia. At Kafue National Park, he joins rangers tracking poachers, takes part in a lion-monitoring expedition and meets orphaned elephants.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
AI Decoded — 05:30
Will AI Transform Gaming?
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 analyses Donald Trump's decision to call a halt to US attacks on Iran. Examines what the future might hold for the Iranian people.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
AI Decoded — 13:30
Will AI Transform Gaming?
Will gaming ever be the same again? Tech giant NVIDIA claims its newest AI upgrade is the biggest jump in video game graphics in nearly 10 years.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
The Media Show — 14:30
Cold-Calling Trump
Journalists cold-call Donald Trump; new boss for the BBC; and Jamie Barlett on misinformation and his new podcast.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
Newswatch — 15:45
How should the BBC World Service be funded in the future, and how should it adapt to the new media age?
Runtime:
15 min
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Unspun World with John Simpson — 16:30
John Simpson analyses Donald Trump's decision to call a halt to US attacks on Iran. Examines what the future might hold for the Iranian people.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
The Iran War — 18:30
Today: 28/03/2026
A daily briefing from BBC News on the latest developments on the Israel-US war in Iran.
Runtime:
15 min
6:45 PM
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
While oil and gas prices rocket, so does the cost of fertiliser stuck in transit due to the war in Iran.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 28 March) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, and Newscast. 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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