Live News Schedule Friday 1 May 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 00:30
  BBC News Summary—30/04/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
3. 00:32
  Unspun World with John Simpson—What’s Donald Trump’s exit strategy from Iran?
  John Simpson looks at the pressure on President Trump to find an end to the Iran war
4. 01:00
  BBC News—01/05/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 01:06
  The Newsroom—01/05/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—01/05/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 01:32
  The Global Story—How Ukraine won a battle with robots alone
  Why the US is now learning from Ukraine about how to fight wars(R)
8. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
9. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
10. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
11. 05:00
  BBC News—01/05/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06
  Newsday—Deadline to secure Congressional authorisation for Iran war passes
  The law requires Donald Trump to seek congressional authorisation to continue Iran war.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/05/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 10:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 11:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 13:00
  On air
  Listen live
  World at One—The Renters' Rights Act comes into force
  It's been hailed as the biggest change to renting in a generation, not everyone is happy.
  Listen live
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:00
  BBC News—01/05/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—01/05/2026 13:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
6. 15:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 16:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
8. 17:00
  PM—01/05/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—01/05/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
2. 18:30
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 18:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Hilary Benn MP, Robbie Moore MP, Lisa Smart MP, Gawain Towler
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Grassington Town Hall in North Yorkshire.
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—April 27th to May 3rd
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  BBC News—01/05/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06
  Newshour—01/05/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—01/05/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:30
  Newsnight—01/05/2026
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
11. 23:00
  Stephen Nolan—01/05/2026
  The day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—02/05/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—02/05/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?
  The view from Israel on the power balance between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 02:32
  Americast—LIVE at Castfest! How popular is Donald Trump?
  And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
8. 03:00
  BBC News—02/05/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 03:06
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Six degrees of... Kevin
  From Kevin Bacon to an interstellar musical, we share stories linked by one name - Kevin(R)
10. 03:50
  Witness History—The origins of World Press Freedom Day
  In 1991, journalists created the Windhoek declaration leading to World Press Freedom Day(R)
11. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
12. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
13. 05:30
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 05:32
  Inheritance: Samsung—Samsung, 6. Octopus
  6/10Samsung turns to Hollywood as it searches for global recognition
15. 05:50
  More or Less—Does it take 15,000 litres of water to produce a kilogram of beef?
  How a stat about cows and water is not all it seems