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 Friday 17 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Fri 17 Apr
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
6:30 AM
Business Today — 06:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
Business Today — 07:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Business Today — 11:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.
Runtime:
15 min
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
BBC News Now — 12:00
All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
30 min
12:30 PM
BBC News Now — 12:30
All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
BBC News Now — 14:00
All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
30 min
2:30 PM
Business Today - NYSE Opening Bell — 14:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from New York and around the world.
Runtime:
15 min
2:45 PM
BBC News Now — 14:45
All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
15 min
3:00 PM
Verified Live — 15:00
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
3:30 PM
Verified Live — 15:30
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
4:00 PM
Verified Live — 16:00
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
4:30 PM
Verified Live — 16:30
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 PM
Verified Live — 17:00
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri — 18:30
Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri — 19:00
Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri — 19:30
Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
The Context USA — 20:00
Special coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
The Context USA — 20:30
Special coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
The Context — 21:00
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
The Context — 21:30
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
BBC World News America — 23:00
The BBC presents in-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day presented from Washington DC.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
The President's Path — 23:30
Join Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda for a dynamic weekly discussion on the US presidency.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 AM
12:30 AM
Talking Business — 00:30
With rising fuel prices and strangled shipping routes, Lukwesa Burak finds out how leaders of companies and countries alike are pivoting to cope with yet another game-changing economic crisis.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
1:30 AM
Tech Now — 01:30
MWC Barcelona: What's New In Phone Tech?
Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona. Suranjana Tewari explores developments in drone technology at the Singapore Airshow.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook — 02:30
Provence
Rachel Khoo continues her culinary journey taking in the rural beauty of the historical province of southeastern France, Provence. Here, Rachel explores the mountain towns and olive groves.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
World Questions — 03:30
Nepal
Youth protests led to a new government, but can it deliver? Jonny Dymond chairs a panel drawn from politicians and activists as they debate questions from a large audience in Kathmandu.
Runtime:
30 min
4:00 AM
4:30 AM
The Media Show — 04:30
A global, topical weekly show that lifts the hood on the entertainment and news business. The Media Show explores the companies and personalities who command our attention.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
The Travel Show — 05:30
Sleepers: My Great European Train Adventure
To mark 50 years since the death of Murder on the Orient Express author Agatha Christie, The Travel Show retraces the journey that inspired her novel.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Friday 17 April) on BBC News, you can watch The World Today with Maryam Moshiri, The Context USA, The Context, and BBC News at Ten. 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 06:00 with The Travel Show.
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.