BBC One TV Guide
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BBC One Schedule — Wed 21 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:10 AM (12:10 AM UK Time )
12:10 AM
Things You Should Have Done — 00:10
Do Something Entrepreneurial
The family find themselves in crippling debt. Chi and Lucas discover a fool-proof moneymaking scheme, and Dave attempts to reconnect with an estranged, rich relative.
12:40 AM
Things You Should Have Done — 00:40
Give Back to Others
Chi gives back to those less fortunate, including her depressed grief counsellor, Ruth. Dave and Lucas embark on a well-intentioned crime spree.
1:10 AM
1:15 AM
Joins BBC News — 01:15
BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news.
Runtime:
4 hr 45 min
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
Morning Live — 09:30
Join Gethin Jones, Helen Skelton, Michelle Ackerley and the team for conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
10:45 AM
Rip Off Britain — 10:45
Blaze repair delays ruined our home
A couple from Dorset say their beloved home has been wrecked by water damage after a series of delays to their insurance claim and building work.
Runtime:
45 min
11:30 AM
Homes Under the Hammer — 11:30
A Forever Home in Felixstowe
Country music fans create a fantastic home in Felixstowe, a development in Willenhall aims to support young people, and a mum transforms a fantastic warehouse flat in Liverpool.
Runtime:
45 min
12:15 PM
Bargain Hunt — 12:15
Hele 14
Natasha Raskin Sharp and the teams search for antiques in Hele near Exeter, with experts Danny Sebastian and John Cameron. Natasha also learns about steam engine restoration.
Runtime:
45 min
1:00 PM
1:35 PM
BBC London — 13:35
Lunchtime News: 21/01/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime:
10 min
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
Lost and Found in the Lakes — 14:00
Dad’s Last Gift
The scuba team take on the search for a son’s precious last gift from his late father, and the freedivers are out and about on a clean-up when they turn up something of great value.
Runtime:
30 min
2:30 PM
Animal Park — 14:30
Episode 13
Could hand-reared cheetah Xena finally be pregnant? And we find out if you can escape a lion by climbing a tree.
3:00 PM
Escape to the Country — 15:00
North Wales
In north Wales, Jules Hudson helps a buyer turn a favourite holiday destination into his forever home by finding a dog-friendly house with rural walks on the doorstep.
3:45 PM
Garden Rescue — 15:45
Southampton
Charlie and Flo are in Southampton to create a Gothic-inspired garden for Sarah, Phill and their cats.
4:30 PM
The Travelling Auctioneers — 16:30
Heartbreak Clear-Out to Reach Dad’s Big 100!
Bee and Saf help Karen and Nigel sell four generations' worth of family heirlooms. Can they raise enough to send the couple to America to celebrate Karen’s father’s 100th birthday?
Runtime:
45 min
5:15 PM
Pointless — 17:15
Episode 25
The quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
BBC London — 18:30
Evening News: 21/01/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime:
25 min
6:55 PM
Party Political Broadcasts - Conservative Party — 18:55
A party political broadcast by the Conservative Party.
Runtime:
5 min
7:00 PM
The One Show — 19:00
Jason Momoa, Jacob Batalon and Alexandra Burke join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on the One Show sofa.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
EastEnders — 19:30
Max gets on the defensive, Nicola has a proposition for George, and Sam confronts Phil.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
The Traitors — 20:00
Episode 10
As the players enter the game’s final quarter, breakfast reveals a move no-one saw coming. But does it give any clues to the Traitors' identity?
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
The Traitors: Uncloaked — 21:00
Episode 10
Ed Gamble dissects episode 10 with former players from the show, plus any murdered or banished players from this episode.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
Can You Keep a Secret? — 21:30
Episode 3
Neha and Debbie fight over whether to return the cash, while Harry and William are caught in the crossfire. But a blackmailer is still at large. Should the Fendons admit defeat?
Runtime:
30 min
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
BBC London — 22:30
Late News: 21/01/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime:
10 min
10:40 PM
UEFA Champions League — 22:40
Match of the Day: Match Day 7
Liverpool travel to Marseille, Newcastle host PSG, and Chelsea take on Pafos in the penultimate round of league phase fixtures.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC One tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 21 January) on BBC One, you can watch Party Political Broadcasts - Conservative Party, The One Show, EastEnders, and The Traitors. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC One live?
You can watch BBC One 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 One today?
Today's programming on BBC One ends at 00:00 with UEFA Champions League.
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.