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 Wednesday 13 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC One Schedule — Wed 13 May

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
10:30 AM

The State Opening of Parliament — 10:30

2026
Live coverage of the King's speech from the Palace of Westminster.
Runtime: 2 hr
12:30 PM

Bargain Hunt — 12:30

Carmarthen 5
Eric Knowles is joined by experts Kate Bliss and Richard Madley as they search Carmarthen Showground for profitable items.
Runtime: 30 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: 13/05/2026
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

Scam Interceptors — 14:00

The Albanian Connection
The team try to make one interception across borders, immediately followed by another only minutes away from their Glasgow hub. As Harleen hits the road, can she talk the victim out of it?
Runtime: 30 min
2:30 PM

Celebrity Escape to the Country — 14:30

Janet Street-Porter
Alistair Appleton faces his toughest assignment to date as he attempts to find broadcasting icon Janet Street-Porter a country retreat, away from prying neighbours.
Runtime: 30 min
3:00 PM

Escape to the Country — 15:00

Cumbria
Two Eurovision enthusiasts need Denise Nurse’s help to find them a new home in Cumbria, where she also meets up with a young family of keen climbers and outdoor adventurers.
Runtime: 45 min
3:45 PM

The Repair Shop on the Road — 15:45

Wiltshire - Restoring an RAF Memorial
The team head to Wiltshire to rescue an RAF memorial bench, paper conservator Angie struggles with a challenging Hindu holy book, and Will discovers traditional bee skeps.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
4:30 PM

Bridge of Lies — 16:30

Episode 10
Friends Abi, Gary, Jo and Thom take on the Bridge of Lies. One by one, they must cross the Bridge, stepping on the truths and avoiding the lies.
Runtime: 45 min
5:15 PM

Pointless — 17:15

Episode 26
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Susan Wokoma 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: 13/05/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 30 min
7:00 PM

The One Show — 19:00

Clara Amfo and Vernon Kay bring you the stories that matter from across the country.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

EastEnders — 19:30

Grant makes a situation worse, Bea panics about her actions, and Nicola realises she is out of options.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Race Across the World — 20:00

Episode 7
In the penultimate leg, the teams enter Mongolia, the final country of the race, battling freezing conditions and brutal off-road travel to reach Kharkhorin.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Amandaland — 21:00

Vantablack Coffee
Amanda is thrilled when a hipster coffee shop opens in Soha and offers to promote the cafe on Senous. Meanwhile, Anne unexpectedly finds fame after a video she’s posted goes viral.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 PM

Only Child — 21:30

Seize the Day-Lewis
A depressed Richard searches for a real job and embarks on a fitness journey as his 40th birthday looms. Meanwhile, Ken prepares for his first first date in almost 60 years.
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: 13/05/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 10 min
10:40 PM

Kidnapped by My Mum — 22:40

At 11 years old, Alex vanished on holiday with his mother and grandfather for six years. Now, he's retracing his steps across Europe to tell the full story for the first time.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
12:20 AM

Blankety Blank — 00:20

Episode 5
Bradley Walsh hosts as Julian Clary, Sophie Willan, Harry Pinero, Liza Tarbuck, Judi Love and Tom Allen try to fill in the missing blanks and win prizes for some lucky contestants.
Runtime: 35 min
12:55 AM

Weather for the Week Ahead — 00:55

Detailed weather forecast.
Runtime: 5 min
1:00 AM

Joins BBC News — 01:00

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC One tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 13 May) on BBC One, you can watch The One Show, EastEnders, Race Across the World, and Amandaland. 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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