BBC News TV Guide
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BBC News Schedule — Sat 11 Apr
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The first program is at 1:00 AM (1:00 AM UK Time )
1:00 AM
BBC News Special — 01:00
Follow build-up and live coverage as the crew of Artemis II returns to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific, after their 10-day journey around the Moon.
Runtime:
30 min
1:30 AM
Tech Now — 01:30
Inside Europe’s Space Race
Adrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the extreme north of Sweden, to explore the latest tech being developed and tested inside Europe's space race.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook — 02:30
Costa Brava
Continuing her culinary travels, chef Rachel Khoo visits the rugged and romantic Catalonian coastline and explores its coves to uncover some local foodie secrets.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
Enhanced Games: A Sporting Revolution or Dangerous Doping? — 03:30
BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan investigates the Enhanced Games, one of sport's most controversial concepts.
4:00 AM
4:30 AM
The Media Show — 04:30
Investigating Sam Altman
Ronan Farrow explains his investigation into Sam Altman; AI journalist Madhumita Murgia on the issues it raises; Misha Glenny on his new podcast The Race to Control the World.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
The Travel Show — 05:30
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has recently become the world's tallest church. On the 100th anniversary of the death of its creator Antoni Gaudi, The Travel Show visits the basilica.
Runtime:
30 min
6:00 AM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
The Climate Question — 14:30
How do the Oceans Shape Our World?
The oceans cover about 70 per cent of the planet and are crucial for life on Earth. Oceanographer Helen Czerski reveals how the seas around us regulate the climate and the weather, even in the desert.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
Newswatch — 15:45
Was the excitement shown by BBC News science editor Rebecca Morelle at the launch of Artemis II inspiring, or did it lack journalistic objectivity?
Runtime:
15 min
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Enhanced Games: A Sporting Revolution or Dangerous Doping? — 16:30
BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan investigates the Enhanced Games, one of sport's most controversial concepts.
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
The Iran War — 18:30
Today: 11/04/2026
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
Tech Now — 19:30
Inside Europe’s Space Race
Adrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the extreme north of Sweden, to explore the latest tech being developed and tested inside Europe's space race.
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
Changing business model is one of the big priorities for business leaders in 2026, but how do you manage that in the age of Artificial Intelligence?
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 11 April) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, Tech Now, 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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