BBC News TV Guide & Listings (United States 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 25 December 2025 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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Food Network+1
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GREAT! mystery+1
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GREAT! tv+1
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Dates
BBC News Schedule — Thu 25 Dec
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
12:30 AM
The President's Path — 00:30
A look back at the first six months of President Trump's second term in office. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Courtney Subramanian discuss what stood out to them in 2025.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
1:30 AM
Nobel Minds — 01:30
The winners of this year's Nobel prizes in medicine and physics discuss how to keep our immune system in check and using quantum mechanics to understand the world.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
Newsday — 02:00
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
2:30 AM
Review — 02:30
The Biggest Stories
BBC News looks back at some of the biggest stories of the year.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 AM
Newsday — 03:00
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
3:30 AM
Access All Areas — 03:30
Backstage With Shakira
With exclusive access we go back, under and on stage with Shakira as she brings her blockbuster stadium show to Miami, the place she calls home.
4:00 AM
Newsday — 04:00
Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
Runtime:
30 min
4:30 AM
AI Decoded — 04:30
OpenAI releases its latest video-generation model, which it claims is more physically accurate, realistic and controllable than prior systems.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 AM
5:30 AM
Review — 05:30
The Royal Year
BBC News reflects on significant events for the royal family this year.
Runtime:
30 min
6:00 AM
6:30 AM
The Interview — 06:30
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.
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
Access All Areas — 07:30
Backstage With Shakira
With exclusive access we go back, under and on stage with Shakira as she brings her blockbuster stadium show to Miami, the place she calls home.
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Review — 08:30
We Remember
BBC News remembers some of those who have left us this year.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Review — 09:30
The Royal Year
BBC News reflects on significant events for the royal family this year.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Review — 11:30
The Biggest Stories
BBC News looks back at some of the biggest stories of the year.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
Review — 13:30
We Remember
BBC News remembers some of those who have left us this year.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
Access All Areas — 14:30
The Real Strictly Come Dancing
Sparkles, sequins and shed loads of self-tan. We're behind the scenes at the real Strictly Come Dancing as the British National Dance Championships celebrates its 50th anniversary.
3:00 PM
The King — 15:00
2025
HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.
Runtime:
10 min
3:10 PM
3:30 PM
The Interview — 15:30
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.
4:00 PM
The King — 16:00
2025
HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.
Runtime:
10 min
4:10 PM
4:30 PM
Access All Areas — 16:30
Backstage With Shakira
With exclusive access we go back, under and on stage with Shakira as she brings her blockbuster stadium show to Miami, the place she calls home.
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
Access All Areas — 18:30
The Real Strictly Come Dancing
Sparkles, sequins and shed loads of self-tan. We're behind the scenes at the real Strictly Come Dancing as the British National Dance Championships celebrates its 50th anniversary.
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Review — 19:30
We Remember
BBC News remembers some of those who have left us this year.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
8:30 PM
Review — 20:30
The Year in Sport
BBC News looks at some of the year's biggest sporting moments.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
9:20 PM
The King — 21:20
2025
HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.
Runtime:
10 min
9:30 PM
10:00 PM
10:30 PM
Review — 22:30
The Biggest Stories
BBC News looks back at some of the biggest stories of the year.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
11:30 PM
The Interview — 23:30
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC News tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 25 December) on BBC News, you can watch BBC News, Review, and The King. 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 (19:00 your time) with The Interview.
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.