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 Sunday 05 April 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC News Schedule — Sun 05 Apr

BBC News — 00:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

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

BBC News — 01:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

The President's Path — 01:30

Join Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda for a dynamic weekly discussion on the US presidency.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 02:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

Panorama — 02:30

Two years ago, the government banned XL bully dogs, promising it would save lives. Panorama investigates whether that commitment has been kept.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 03:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

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

BBC News — 04:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

Global Eye — 04:30

The global trade fuelling one of the world’s biggest wildlife crimes
BBC Eye reveals how soaring global demand for eels has fuelled a vast illegal trade worth billions and Rebecca Henschke reports from Indonesia on how the archipelago’s natural wealth is under threat.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 05:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook: Cosmopolitan Cook — 05:30

Passionate cook Rachel Khoo is in Southern Italy's Amalfi Coast. Here, she explores the bountiful coastline and cooks family-style at a cliff-side restaurant where local dishes are the specialty.
Runtime: 30 min

Breakfast — 06:00

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
Runtime: 3 hr

BBC News — 09:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News — 10:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 10:30

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 11:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

The President's Path — 11:30

Join Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda for a dynamic weekly discussion on the US presidency.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 12:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 12:30

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 13:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

Baby Brain: What's Really Going On? — 13:30

Forgetfulness, brain fog, the inability to focus - baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on inside the brains of mums-to-be? We go inside the world’s largest study.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

BBC News — 14:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

Tech Now — 14:30

Shiona McCallum takes a tour behind the scenes of Blenheim Palace to see how new technologies are playing a key role in the restoration of the Unesco World Heritage Site.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 15:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 15:30

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 16:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

Global Eye — 16:30

The global trade fuelling one of the world’s biggest wildlife crimes
BBC Eye reveals how soaring global demand for eels has fuelled a vast illegal trade worth billions and Rebecca Henschke reports from Indonesia on how the archipelago’s natural wealth is under threat.
Runtime: 30 min

BBC News — 17:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News — 18:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

The Iran War — 18:30

Today: 05/04/2026
A daily briefing from BBC News on the latest developments on the Israel-US war in Iran.
Runtime: 15 min

BBC News — 18:45

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 15 min

BBC News — 19:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

Baby Brain: What's Really Going On? — 19:30

Forgetfulness, brain fog, the inability to focus - baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on inside the brains of mums-to-be? We go inside the world’s largest study.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

BBC News — 20:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

The Media Show — 20:30

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

BBC News — 21:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News — 22:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News — 23:00

The latest news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min

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 05 April) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, Baby Brain: What's Really Going On?, and The Media Show. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC News live?

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When does programming end on BBC News today?

Today's programming on BBC News ends at 00:00 (00:00 your time) with AI Decoded.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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