BBC One TV Guide
View the BBC One (BBC1) schedule for today. Find showtimes for live UK news, entertainment, drama, and late night films. See what's on BBC One on Friday 20 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC One Schedule — Fri 20 Mar
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Joins BBC News — 00:15
BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news.
Runtime:
5 hr 45 min
Breakfast — 06:00
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
Runtime:
3 hr 30 min
Morning Live — 09:30
Greg Rutherford and Gaby Roslin celebrate as Greg James completes his Radio 1 Longest Ride for Comic Relief. Also, how couples could claim up to £1,000 through Marriage Allowance.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Crimewatch Live — 10:45
The Betrayal
How a bookkeeper took nearly £900,000 from an elderly couple she had befriended. And police want to identify a man they believe was killed in a forest in north Wales.
Runtime:
45 min
Homes Under the Hammer — 11:30
Dressed for Success
In Carlisle, Martel meets a well-dressed developer and his wife, who are looking to turn around a two-bedroom semi.
Runtime:
45 min
Bargain Hunt — 12:15
On Doctor's Orders
Dr Eric Knowles will see you as he looks back at some of the most profitable medical purchases on the show.
Runtime:
45 min
BBC London — 13:35
Lunchtime News: 20/03/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime:
10 min
Father Brown — 14:00
The Power of Suggestion
Father Brown investigates when a Hollywood starlet is murdered while filming an advert for washing powder.
Runtime:
45 min
Escape to the Country — 14:45
West Yorkshire
In West Yorkshire, Steve Brown supports an artist who is looking to leave London to realise her ambition of living life in the countryside.
Runtime:
1 hr
The Repair Shop on the Road — 15:45
Cornwall - Bringing the Eden Project Automaton Back to Life
Dom and Steve resurrect a dead cat, star of an iconic mechanical exhibit at the Eden Project. Will tackles the woodworm that has ravaged a traditional Welsh love spoon.
Runtime:
45 min
The Finish Line — 16:30
Episode 10
Roman Kemp, with sidekick Sarah Greene, hosts the quiz show where knowledge equals speed. Michael, Bethany, Sam, Lou and David race in moving podiums across the studio to try to win £5,000.
Runtime:
45 min
Pointless — 17:15
Episode 10
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
BBC London — 18:30
Evening News: 20/03/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime:
30 min
Comic Relief — 19:00
Funny for Money
The UK's biggest night of comedy and entertainment is back, ready to entertain the nation whilst raising much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.
Runtime:
3 hr
BBC News at Ten — 22:00
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
Runtime:
30 min
BBC London — 22:30
Late News: 20/03/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime:
10 min
The Claudia Winkleman Show — 22:40
Episode 2
Claudia's guests are comedians Joanne Mcnally and Guz Khan, Rachel Zegler and singer-songwriter Niall Horan.
Runtime:
45 min
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World — 23:25
Episode 8
It's the final! The queens return for an electrifying reunion, and the finalists tackle the ultimate Lip-Sync Smackdown. Who will RuPaul crown Queen of the Mothertucking World?
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC One tonight?
Tonight (Friday 20 March) on BBC One, you can watch Comic Relief, and BBC News at Ten. 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 00:35 with RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World.
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.