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 24 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC One Schedule — Fri 24 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

Murderers, Messages and the Breakfast Killer
In a case of mistaken identity, a man is stabbed to death. An intelligence analyst helps convict the killers, and a trace evidence expert helps find the weapon used to kill a teenager.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:15 AM

Homes Under the Hammer — 11:15

Read All About It!
Some 1960s newspapers are uncovered by Martin in Hampshire, Martel is impressed with what’s on offer in Yorkshire, and Tommy feels at home in east London.
Runtime: 1 hr
12:15 PM

Bargain Hunt — 12:15

Newark 1
Danny kicks off a match between two teams of bargain hunters skippered by experts Roo Irvine and Caroline Hawley. Which team will be crowned the winners at the auction in Derby?
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: 24/04/2026
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

Father Brown — 14:00

The Sands of Time
Brenda finds love at the home of a clock collector, but has she fallen for a killer?
Runtime: 45 min
2:45 PM

Escape to the Country — 14:45

Oxfordshire and Wiltshire
Briony May Williams is with a couple from London in the market for a new home in the countryside of Oxfordshire or Wiltshire that has enough space for them and their two young sons.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:45 PM

Make It at Market — 15:45

Woodwork and Embroidery
Woodworker Neil needs to focus to achieve his goals. Embroiderer Catherine dreams of a successful business but is spreading herself too thin. Can Dom and his mentors help?
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
4:30 PM

The Finish Line — 16:30

Episode 18
Roman Kemp, with sidekick Sarah Greene, hosts the quiz show where knowledge equals speed. Justin, Dean, Serena, Joe and Andrea 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 13
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, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 PM

BBC London — 18:30

Evening News: 24/04/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 25 min
6:55 PM

Party Election Broadcasts: Labour — 18:55

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

The One Show — 19:00

Lauren Laverne and Angellica Bell bring you the stories that matter from across the country.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Extraordinary Portraits — 19:30

Pregnant and Jailed in Post Office Scandal
A sub-postmistress who campaigns for justice after being wrongly jailed in the Post Office Horizon scandal tells her remarkable story.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Beyond Paradise — 20:00

Episode 5
An off-grid community is thrust into the spotlight when a land developer is terrorised by the image of a Green Man. As tensions rise, secrets surface that someone wants buried.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Have I Got News for You — 21:00

Episode 4
Sue Perkins hosts, with guest panellists comedian Finlay Christie and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 PM

The Young Offenders — 21:30

Episode 4
It’s time for Conor and Jock to try the exciting Cork dating scene when two girls visiting the city catch their attention.
Runtime: 30 min
10:00 PM

BBC News at Ten — 22:00

The latest national and international news from the BBC.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

BBC London — 22:30

Late News: 24/04/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 10 min
10:40 PM

The Claudia Winkleman Show — 22:40

Compilation
Claudia looks back at some of the highlights from the series, featuring her studio audience and an array of stars, including Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Saunders, Niall Horan and many more.
Runtime: 45 min
11:25 PM

Chaos Walking — 23:25

Tom Holland stars
2257. A colony world community without women, where thoughts are heard aloud, is disrupted when teen Todd finds crash survivor Viola, and the pair must flee ruthless Mayor Prentiss.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min i Available on iPlayer
1:05 AM

Weather for the Week Ahead — 01:05

Detailed weather forecast.
Runtime: 5 min
1:10 AM

Joins BBC News — 01:10

BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news.
Runtime: 4 hr 50 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC One tonight?

Tonight (Friday 24 April) on BBC One, you can watch Party Election Broadcasts: Labour, The One Show, Extraordinary Portraits, and Beyond Paradise. 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 06:00 with Joins BBC News.

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

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