Schedule
Early
00:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
01:00
BBC News—25/08/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06
The Newsroom—25/08/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
01:30
BBC News Summary—25/08/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
01:32
The Global Story—The campaign to replace Zelensky
The Ukrainian president’s challenger is his former close adviser.(R)
02:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
03:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
04:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
05:00
BBC News—25/08/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06
Newsday—Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US
The latest threat follows several U-turns and extended deadlines from the White House
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Morning
06:00
Today—25/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
10:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
11:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Afternoon
12:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
13:00
World at One—Beijing responds to Trump's threat of sanctions
China vows to protect its interests in the face of US sanctions against Iran's partners.
13:45
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
14:00
BBC News—25/08/2026 13:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14:06
Newshour—China to protect its interests in wake of US Iran sanctions
China warns it will protect its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
15:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
16:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
17:00
PM—CIA director reportedly lands in Russia
The trip is out of the blue. Reports suggest he's there for meetings in Moscow
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Evening
18:00
5 Live Drive—25/08/2026
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
19:00
Dolly Parton dies aged 80
The latest on this breaking story from BBC News.
20:00
Dolly Parton dies aged 80
Rolling coverage of this breaking story from BBC News.
21:00
BBC News—25/08/2026 20:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21:06
Newshour—Country music legend Dolly Parton dies
Parton, who was 80, was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century
22:00
The World Tonight—Dolly Parton dies aged 80
We look back at the life of the queen of country music
22:30
Newsnight—Tributes to Dolly Parton
Bob Harris and Suzi Quatro join Newsnight to remember Dolly Parton. With Adam Fleming.
23:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Late
00:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
01:00
BBC News—26/08/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06
The Newsroom—26/08/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
01:30
BBC News Summary—26/08/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
01:32
The Global Story—Will the new cancer vaccine survive RFK Jr’s America?
A promising scientific breakthrough amid research funding cuts(R)
02:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
03:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
04:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
05:00
BBC News—26/08/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06
Newsday—Dolly Parton dies at 80
Her team say her legacy is one of love, compassion and resilience.
