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 03 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Sat 03 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
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
As Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary, Alasdair Keane heads to the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Clive Myrie's African Adventure — 02:30
Soweto
Clive experiences the South African crazes for car spinning and car wash parties and meets the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, the man who inspired him to become a journalist.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
Global Eye — 03:30
The Murder That Changed Malta
Anna Holligan reports from Malta, where a landmark verdict in the murder case of Daphne Caruana Galizia has reignited questions about corruption, accountability and reform.
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
Following adaptive athlete Ollie Thorn as he aims to become the first person to handcycle to Everest Base Camp, after a 2012 motorbike crash left him with a spinal cord injury.
Runtime:
30 min
6:00 AM
6:30 AM
AI Decoded — 06:30
Join our AI Decoded team as we unpack and take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Unspun World with John Simpson — 08:30
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
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 Media Show — 13:30
Earl Spencer, the Palace and the Press
The battle of the narratives over Earl Spencer’s new book and global media attention on Piddington.
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
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
Talking Business — 23:30
Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 03 October) 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 Talking Business.
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.