BBC One TV Guide

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BBC One Schedule — Tue 21 Apr

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

Expert Witness — 10:45

The Wheelie Bin Killer
When a body is found in a wheelie bin in a lake, a cell site analyst tracks the suspects’ mobile phones. And when a man disappears, a soil expert helps identify his killers.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:15 AM

Homes Under the Hammer — 11:15

Repeat Offender!
Martel meets an old friend in County Durham who appears determined not to learn from his previous mistakes. Martin is pleased with the area he’s in, just maybe not the property.
Runtime: 1 hr
12:15 PM

Bargain Hunt — 12:15

Kingston 29
Eric Knowles presents from Kingston in Surrey, with experts Thomas Forrester and Gary Pe.
Runtime: 45 min
1:00 PM

BBC News at One — 13:00

The latest national and international news from the BBC.
Runtime: 35 min
1:35 PM

BBC London — 13:35

Lunchtime News: 21/04/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 10 min
1:45 PM

BBC News at One — 13:45

The latest national and international news from the BBC.
Runtime: 15 min
2:00 PM

Shift the Thrift — 14:00

Midsomer Norton
In Midsomer Norton, couple Polly and Callum hunt for high-end labels and vintage glass to raise funds for Macmillan. Polly finds a steal in designer footwear, Callum gambles on a dressing table.
Runtime: 30 min
2:30 PM

Designing the Hebrides — 14:30

Gin Bar
To launch a new spirit distilled on the cheese farm where he lives, Banjo is asked to design a rustic gin tasting bar, using salvaged materials found on the farm.
Runtime: 30 min
3:00 PM

Escape to the Country — 15:00

Somerset
A couple look for a Somerset home for their young family that has room for chickens, llamas and maybe a pig. Denise Nurse lines up some wonderful rural options.
Runtime: 45 min
3:45 PM

Make It at Market — 15:45

Signwriting and Metal Sculpture
Metal worker Diane hopes to swap her business suit for a welding jacket. Signwriter Sam is looking for a less physical career after being diagnosed with a rare spinal condition.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
4:30 PM

The Finish Line — 16:30

Episode 15
Roman Kemp, with sidekick Sarah Greene, hosts the quiz show where knowledge equals speed. Maria, Paul, Said, Max and Albert race in moving podiums across the studio floor to try to win £5,000.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
5:15 PM

Pointless — 17:15

Episode 10
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Angela Scanlon for the quiz where contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of.
Runtime: 45 min
6:00 PM

BBC News at Six — 18:00

The latest national and international news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 PM

BBC London — 18:30

Evening News: 21/04/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 25 min
6:55 PM

Party Election Broadcasts: Reform UK — 18:55

A party election broadcast by Reform UK for the local and mayoral elections on 7 May.
Runtime: 5 min
7:00 PM

The One Show — 19:00

Alex Jones and Roman Kemp bring you the stories that matter from across the country.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

EastEnders — 19:30

Ravi is determined to keep his family together, Mark tries to help Lauren, and Elaine and Ian attend a gala.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr — 20:00

Episode 1
Alan Carr tasks ten designers to transform Dorset beach huts in their signature styles. Michelle Ogundehin and Jonathan Adler judge Stand Out Space and decide who goes home first.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

MasterChef — 21:00

Episode 1
It’s the first heat of this year’s competition, and six talented cooks are braced for culinary battle. Their first goal is to secure one of four gleaming MasterChef aprons.
Runtime: 1 hr
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: 21/04/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 10 min
10:40 PM

Four Weddings and a Funeral — 22:40

Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min
12:30 AM

The Repair Shop — 00:30

Episode 2
The team revive a powered football wheelchair, some meticulously handcrafted jewellery, a bagatelle board, and a speedway flag that tells a remarkable Glaswegian love story.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:30 AM

Weather for the Week Ahead — 01:30

Detailed weather forecast.
Runtime: 5 min
1:35 AM

Joins BBC News — 01:35

BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news.
Runtime: 4 hr 25 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC One tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 21 April) on BBC One, you can watch Party Election Broadcasts: Reform UK, The One Show, EastEnders, and Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC One live?

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When does programming end on BBC One today?

Today's programming on BBC One ends at 06:00 with Joins BBC News.

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

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