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 Sunday 03 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC News Schedule — Sun 03 May

12:00 AM

BBC News — 00:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
12:30 AM

The Media Show — 00:30

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
1:00 AM

BBC News — 01:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
1:30 AM

TechXplore — 01:30

The BBC's sport-loving tech presenter Paul Carter travels to Japan to dive into the Deaflympics, where elite performance meets cutting-edge innovation to smash barriers and supercharge inclusion.
Runtime: 30 min
2:00 AM

BBC News — 02:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
2:30 AM

Unspun World with John Simpson — 02:30

Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential viewing with the BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson.
Runtime: 30 min
3:00 AM

BBC News — 03:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
3:30 AM

AI Decoded — 03:30

Join our AI Decoded team as we unpack and take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
Runtime: 30 min
4:00 AM

BBC News — 04:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
4:30 AM

On the Front Line — 04:30

Exposed: The High Street Crime Crisis
Class A drugs, illegal cigarettes and vapes - just some of the items for sale on the British high street. We go undercover to expose the under-the-counter crime sweeping the country.
Runtime: 30 min
5:00 AM

BBC News — 05:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
5:30 AM

Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure — 05:30

Platinum Coast - Barbados
Clive heads to the west coast of Barbados to find out why the country produces so many great cricketers, before hitting the water to land a Caribbean catch for an island cookout.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
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

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg — 09:00

Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 AM

BBC News — 10:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 AM

BBC News — 10:30

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 AM

BBC News — 11:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
11:30 AM

The President's Path — 11:30

Join Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda for a dynamic weekly discussion on the US presidency.
Runtime: 30 min
12:00 PM

BBC News — 12:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
12:30 PM

BBC News — 12:30

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
1:00 PM

BBC News — 13:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
1:30 PM

AI Decoded — 13:30

Join our AI Decoded team as we unpack and take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
Runtime: 30 min
2:00 PM

BBC News — 14:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
2:30 PM

Tech Now — 14:30

Andrew Rogers heads behind the scenes of Pinewood Studios to see how the latest advances in technology are taking film-making to new heights.
Runtime: 30 min
3:00 PM

BBC News — 15:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
3:30 PM

BBC News — 15:30

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
4:00 PM

BBC News — 16:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
4:30 PM

On the Front Line — 16:30

Exposed: The High Street Crime Crisis
Class A drugs, illegal cigarettes and vapes - just some of the items for sale on the British high street. We go undercover to expose the under-the-counter crime sweeping the country.
Runtime: 30 min
5:00 PM

BBC News — 17:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 1 hr
6:00 PM

BBC News — 18:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 PM

The Iran War — 18:30

Today: 03/05/2026
A daily briefing from BBC News on the latest developments on the Israel-US war in Iran.
Runtime: 15 min
6:45 PM

BBC News — 18:45

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 15 min
7:00 PM

BBC News — 19:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

AI Decoded — 19:30

Join our AI Decoded team as we unpack and take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

BBC News — 20:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Newscast — 20:30

Lighthearted discussion of the day's news.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

BBC News — 21:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

BBC News — 22:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

BBC News — 23:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
11:30 PM

AI Decoded — 23:30

Join our AI Decoded team as we unpack and take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
Runtime: 30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC News tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 03 May) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, AI Decoded, 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 AI Decoded.

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.

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