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 24 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Fri 24 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
BBC News at Six — 18:00
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
The Iran War — 18:30
This Week: 24/04/2026
A briefing from BBC News on the latest developments on Israel-US war in Iran.
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
Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
1:30 AM
Tech Now — 01:30
Alasdair Keane visits an underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. Shiona McCallum tours behind the scenes at Blenheim Palace where tech aids Unesco World Heritage restoration.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook — 02:30
Stockholm
Cook and food writer Rachel Khoo visits the cool of Sweden's capital city. Rachel visits one of Stockholm's hippest restaurants, where rump of deer is on the menu.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
What Happened at...? — 03:30
What Happened at Chernobyl
Jordan Dunbar travels to Chernobyl to explore events that caused the world's worst nuclear disaster and to understand what we can learn from them.
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
Canada: From Peak to Piste
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Friday 24 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.