BBC One TV Guide

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BBC One Schedule — Thu 23 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

Catching a Cold Case Killer
Untying the knot of a dressing gown cord used to kill a woman in 1984 finally reveals the perpetrator. And expert analysis of muddy shoes helps find the murderer of a missing student.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:15 AM

Homes Under the Hammer — 11:15

Back in Time for Dion
Dion time travels back to the 70s in Nottinghamshire, and it all feels very familiar. Martin is loving his surroundings in Bath, and Jacqui sees through all the work that needs done in Norfolk.
Runtime: 1 hr
12:15 PM

Bargain Hunt — 12:15

Ilkeston 7
Charlie Ross meets an avid collector of retro bikes, and the teams hunt for bargains in Derbyshire with experts Nick Hall and Izzie Balmer.
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: 23/04/2026
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

Aberystwyth
In Aberystwyth, confidence clashes with caution as mother and son contestants hunt student town treasures, gamble on creative upcycles and face a tense live-streamed auction.
Runtime: 30 min
2:30 PM

Designing the Hebrides — 14:30

Episode 2
Banjo and his team have been tasked with making over an apothecary on Harris. The large, cavernous space will need completely renovating on a tiny budget.
Runtime: 30 min
3:00 PM

Escape to the Country — 15:00

Norfolk and Suffolk Border
Steve Brown helps a south east London couple find a family home on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, with homes that include two listed gems and a striking mystery house.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
3:45 PM

Make It at Market — 15:45

Pyrography and Embroidery
Can pyrographer Richard make a full-time living from his craft, and will Connie be able to build the embroidery business she dreams of to replace her academic career?
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
4:30 PM

The Finish Line — 16:30

Episode 17
Roman Kemp, with sidekick Sarah Greene, hosts the quiz show where knowledge equals speed. June, Raheem, Will, Elisha and Scott 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 12
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: 23/04/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 25 min
6:55 PM

Party Election Broadcasts: Conservative Party — 18:55

A party election broadcast by the Conservative Party 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

Max and Cindy share a moment, Ravi finally gets the help he needs, Lauren and Mark team up, and Sam gives Mark an idea.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Race Across the World — 20:00

Episode 4
With over 4,500km behind them, the race steps up a gear as the remaining teams learn the fourth checkpoint lies in Georgia’s futuristic capital, Tbilisi.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

MasterChef — 21:00

Episode 3
It's the first quarter-final, where this week’s six most talented amateurs gather to face off against each other for the first time.
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: 23/04/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 10 min
10:40 PM

Question Time — 22:40

2026: 23/04/2026
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:40 PM

Newscast — 23:40

Lighthearted discussion of the day's news.
Runtime: 30 min
12:10 AM

Blankety Blank — 00:10

Episode 3
Bradley Walsh hosts as Rhod Gilbert, Jill Scott, Aisling Bea, Guz Khan, Nitro and the Rev Kate Bottley try to fill in the missing blanks and win prizes for some lucky contestants.
Runtime: 35 min
12:45 AM

Weather for the Week Ahead — 00:45

Detailed weather forecast.
Runtime: 5 min
12:50 AM

Joins BBC News — 00:50

BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news.
Runtime: 5 hr 10 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC One tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 23 April) on BBC One, you can watch Party Election Broadcasts: Conservative Party, The One Show, EastEnders, and Race Across the World. 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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