BBC News TV Guide & Listings (Ireland Timezone)
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 Thursday 18 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC News Schedule — Thu 18 Dec
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Nobel Minds — 01:30
The winners of this year's Nobel prizes in economics and chemistry discuss achieving growth through innovation and how constructions of molecules can help the planet.
Runtime:
30 min
Newsday — 02:00
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
Business Today — 02:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from Singapore and around the world.
Runtime:
15 min
BBC Sport — 02:45
A round-up of the day's sporting action, plus talking points, analysis and original journalism.
Runtime:
15 min
Newsday — 03:00
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
Business Today — 03:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from Singapore and around the world.
Runtime:
15 min
BBC Sport — 03:45
A round-up of the day's sporting action, plus talking points, analysis and original journalism.
Runtime:
15 min
Newsday — 04:00
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
Business Today — 04:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from Singapore and around the world.
Runtime:
15 min
BBC Sport — 04:45
A round-up of the day's sporting action, plus talking points, analysis and original journalism.
Runtime:
15 min
Business Today — 05:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
Business Today — 06:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
Business Today — 07:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
Business Today — 11:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.
Runtime:
15 min
BBC News Now — 12:30
All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
30 min
BBC News Now — 14:00
All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
30 min
Business Today - NYSE Opening Bell — 14:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from New York and around the world.
Runtime:
15 min
BBC News Now — 14:45
All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
15 min
Verified Live — 15:00
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
Verified Live — 15:30
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
Verified Live — 16:00
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
Business Today — 16:30
Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.
Runtime:
15 min
Verified Live — 16:45
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
15 min
Verified Live — 17:00
Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Runtime:
30 min
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri — 18:30
Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri — 19:00
Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri — 19:30
Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
Runtime:
30 min
The Context — 20:00
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
Runtime:
30 min
The Context — 20:30
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
Runtime:
30 min
The Context USA — 21:00
Special coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term.
Runtime:
30 min
The Context USA — 21:30
Special coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term.
Runtime:
30 min
BBC News at Ten — 22:00
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
Runtime:
30 min
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Nick Watt.
Runtime:
30 min
BBC World News America — 23:00
In-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day presented from Washington DC.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 18 December) on BBC News, you can watch The World Today with Maryam Moshiri, The Context, The Context USA, and BBC News at Ten. 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 (00:00 your time) with BBC World News America.
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.