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 16 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Sat 16 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
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
Talking Business — 11:30
Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
World Questions — 13:30
Sweden
World Questions visits Stockholm to debate the challenges facing Sweden ahead of elections.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
AI Decoded — 14:30
Join our AI Decoded team as we unpack and take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
Newswatch — 15:45
Your views on the coverage of events by BBC News, answered by the editors and decision makers in charge.
Runtime:
15 min
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 16:30
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
The Iran War — 18:30
Today: 16/05/2026
A daily briefing from BBC News on the latest developments on the Israel-US war in Iran.
Runtime:
15 min
6:45 PM
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
Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 AM
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
1:30 AM
Adventures in Conservation — 01:30
Searching for Snow Leopards
Michaela Strachan journeys to Uzbekistan's remote mountains to track the elusive snow leopard. She joins park rangers to lay camera traps and collect vital data.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
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
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
4:30 AM
Spotlight — 04:30
Scams Exposed
Impersonation scams are making millions from unsuspecting victims. Conor Spackman investigates the scammers and hears from a victim who went on the hunt for those who robbed her.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook — 05:30
Naples
In this colourful episode, Rachel explores the fast-paced streets of Naples and feels the heat in the kitchen of a very particular pizza chef.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 16 May) 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 06:00 with Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook.
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.