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 Friday 08 May 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Ireland timezone.
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Fri 08 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
Breakfast — 06:00
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
Runtime:
3 hr 30 min
9:30 AM
Election 26 — 09:30
Part 2
Sophie Raworth presents comprehensive coverage of the results of this year’s council elections.
Runtime:
3 hr 30 min
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Election 26 — 14:00
Part 3
Laura Kuenssberg returns with extended coverage of the results of this year’s council elections.
Runtime:
3 hr
5:00 PM
Election 26 — 17:00
Part 4
Christian Fraser is your guide as we discover who has won the elections for the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
Election 26 — 18:30
Coverage and analysis of the UK local and mayoral elections on 7 May 2026.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Election 26 — 19:00
Part 5
Laura Kuenssberg and Sophie Raworth look back at a dramatic day in British politics.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Question Time — 19:30
2026: 08/05/2026
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
10:00 PM
BBC News at Ten — 22:00
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
BBC World News America — 23:00
The BBC presents in-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day presented from Washington DC.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
The President's Path — 23:30
Join Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda for a dynamic weekly discussion on the US presidency.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Andrew Rogers explores the latest tech being trialled to help people stay underwater for longer, and Paul Carter hits the racetrack to see if AI technology can make journeys safer.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure — 02:30
Atlantic Coast - Barbados
On the east coast of Barbados, Clive checks out the world’s oldest rum distillery, helps out on an organic farm, tries some cliff-top yoga and meets a Bajan spoken word poet.
3:00 AM
3:30 AM
What Happened at...? — 03:30
What Happened at Chernobyl
Jordan Dunbar travels to Chernobyl to explore events that caused the world's worst nuclear disaster and to understand what we can learn from them.
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
Zambia: Into the Wild
Dwayne Fields continues his journey through Zambia. At Kafue National Park, he joins rangers tracking poachers, takes part in a lion-monitoring expedition and meets orphaned elephants.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Friday 08 May) on BBC News, you can watch Election 26, Question Time, BBC News, 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 06:00 (06:00 your time) with The Travel Show.
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.