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 Saturday 03 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

Tech Now

Rising Seas: Can Tech Help Us Prepare?

Tech Now meets the scientists on a quest to improve our predictions of global sea level rise and the impacts it could have.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

Discovering the World's Table

Uzbekistan: The Succulent Steppes

Food writer Nick Kwek takes a gastronomic journey through Uzbekistan, a country steeped in Silk Road legacy and rapidly transforming.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

Shock Treatment: The Gay Therapy Scandal

New evidence reveals how the NHS subjected hundreds of LGBT+ people to controversial electric shock therapies. Survivors now want answers on how it was allowed to happen.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

The Media Show

How to Make a Hit TV Show

From The Traitors to Pointless, Hunted to Gogglebox, four top creatives reveal how the biggest unscripted TV shows get made.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

The Travel Show

Mozambique: Gorongosa's Great Comeback - Part 1

Emeline Nsingi Nkosi visits Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, where a stunning recovery in animal numbers has made it a remarkable safari destination once more.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

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.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Breakfast

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.

Runtime: 3 hr

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

Weather: Beyond the Forecast

Flying in a Storm

Ever wondered how pilots keep so cool when landing a plane in a storm? We look at how the aviation industry handles extreme weather and turbulence, from flight simulators to keeping passengers calm.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

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.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

The Media Show

How to Make a Hit TV Show

From The Traitors to Pointless, Hunted to Gogglebox, four top creatives reveal how the biggest unscripted TV shows get made.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

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

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC including a round-up of the day's sporting action.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC including a round-up of the day's sporting action.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 30 min

Newscast

Lighthearted discussion of the day's news.

Runtime: 30 min

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News

The latest news from the BBC.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC News tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 03 January) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, and Newscast. Check the full schedule for more details.

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