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 20 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Sun 20 Sep
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
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
BBC News — 01:30
Dolly Parton's death sparked a huge outpouring of love - we look at why she meant so much to so many.
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
Global Eye — 04:30
El Salvador: The Price of Safety
João Fellet reports on the deep divisions in Brazil ahead of the election and investigates El Salvador's controversial crackdown on gang violence, what lies behind the headlines?
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
Streets of Gold: Mumbai — 05:30
It's the eve of Holi, the Hindu festival marking Mumbai's scorching summer and an ancient celebration, where India showers its streets and people with a rainbow of coloured dye.
Runtime:
30 min
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
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
The President's Path — 11:45
Join Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda for a dynamic weekly discussion on the US presidency.
Runtime:
15 min
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
The Travel Show — 13:30
The Great Offline Adventure
Can the great outdoors still inspire a generation raised on screens? 2026 sees the Duke of Edinburgh Awards marking 70 years of taking young people on adventures in the British countryside.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
Tech Now — 14:30
Adrienne Murray follows a team of NASA scientists in Iceland carrying out research during a rare total solar eclipse. Andrew Rogers has highlights from IFA Berlin, one of the biggest tech shows.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Global Eye — 16:30
El Salvador: The Price of Safety
João Fellet reports on the deep divisions in Brazil ahead of the election and investigates El Salvador's controversial crackdown on gang violence, what lies behind the headlines?
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
BBC News — 18:30
The latest news from the BBC including a round-up of the day's sporting action.
Runtime:
30 min
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
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 20 September) 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 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.