BBC News TV Guide & Listings (France Timezone)
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The Interview
Anthony Hopkins: A Career in Character
From Port Talbot to Hollywood, Sir Anthony Hopkins talks about the craft and the characters that define his 60-year career on screen and the private struggles he has faced behind the scenes.
Talking Movies
Tom Brook and the Talking Movies team look back on some of the biggest film moments of the year.
Runtime:
30 min
Newsday
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
Review
The Biggest Stories
BBC News looks back at some of the biggest stories of the year.
Runtime:
30 min
Newsday
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
This Cultural Life
Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason talks to John Wilson about his formative influences, including his paternal grandfather, Jacqueline du Pré, Mstislav Rostropovich and Bob Marley.
Newsday
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
Disclosure
Has Anyone Seen Cole?
The heartbreaking search for answers after 19-year-old Cole Cooper vanished in May. Five weeks later, his body was discovered in woodland, his death ruled ‘unexplained’.
Runtime:
30 min
AI Decoded
OpenAI Releases Sora 2
OpenAI releases its latest video-generation model, which it claims is more physically accurate, realistic and controllable than prior systems.
Runtime:
30 min
The Interview
Cynthia Erivo: Finding My Voice
Fresh off the success of the Oscar-nominated Wicked, Cynthia Erivo talks about getting back in the studio for her new album, growing up feeling different and how she finally feels able to open up.
The Interview
Anthony Hopkins: A Career in Character
From Port Talbot to Hollywood, Sir Anthony Hopkins talks about the craft and the characters that define his 60-year career on screen and the private struggles he has faced behind the scenes.
Review
The Royal Year
BBC News reflects on significant events for the royal family this year.
Runtime:
30 min
This Cultural Life
Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason talks to John Wilson about his formative influences, including his paternal grandfather, Jacqueline du Pré, Mstislav Rostropovich and Bob Marley.
AI Decoded
OpenAI Releases Sora 2
OpenAI releases its latest video-generation model, which it claims is more physically accurate, realistic and controllable than prior systems.
Runtime:
30 min
Review
The Biggest Stories
BBC News looks back at some of the biggest stories of the year.
Runtime:
30 min
Disclosure
Has Anyone Seen Cole?
The heartbreaking search for answers after 19-year-old Cole Cooper vanished in May. Five weeks later, his body was discovered in woodland, his death ruled ‘unexplained’.
Runtime:
30 min
AI Decoded
Is AI an Existential Risk?
AI Decoded is joined by AI safety guru Connor Leahy, who helps to explain and explore the unintended risks and also benefits of unregulated artificial intelligence.
The Interview
Anthony Hopkins: A Career in Character
From Port Talbot to Hollywood, Sir Anthony Hopkins talks about the craft and the characters that define his 60-year career on screen and the private struggles he has faced behind the scenes.
On the Front Line
Fighting the Phone Snatchers
Police in London mount a series of operations to take on the organised crime gangs behind phone theft in the capital, raiding homes, going undercover at stations, and adapting their tactics.
Review
The Biggest Stories
BBC News looks back at some of the biggest stories of the year.
Runtime:
30 min
Review
The Royal Year
BBC News reflects on significant events for the royal family this year.
Runtime:
30 min
Talking Business
As AI-generated tracks top the charts and streaming platforms are deluged with AI made music - is the industry being taken over by artificial intelligence?
Runtime:
30 min
The President's Path
A Year in Review - Part 2
A look back at the second half of this Trump administration's first year in office. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Courtney Subramanian discuss what stood out to them in 2025.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Friday 02 January) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, and Review. Check the full schedule for more details.
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When does programming end on BBC News today?
Today's programming on BBC News ends at 00:00 (01:00 your time) with The President's Path.
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