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 23 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Sat 23 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
The Climate Question — 13:30
How Hot Could Our Planet Get?
The Earth is warming due to climate change. But how hot could it really get? Author Kate Marvel discusses her life in climate modelling, and how climate science can't be separated from human emotions.
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: 23/05/2026
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
The President's Path — 20:30
Join Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda for a dynamic weekly discussion on the US presidency.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Talking Movies — 01:30
Tom Brook's 50 Years with the BBC
For Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook, April 2026 marks a momentous milestone - the 50th anniversary of Tom joining the BBC as a trainee news journalist.
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
Eye Investigations — 04:30
Pray Raid Repeat
BBC Eye investigates the emergence of Russia’s largest nationalist group. These vigilantes are taking the law into their own hands – targeting migrants and those who go against ‘traditional values’.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook — 05:30
Swedish Archipelago
Rachel indulges her passion for the Swedish outdoors, inspired by both the woodland and the water.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 23 May) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, and The President's Path. 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.