Live News Schedule Friday 23 October 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 01:00
  BBC News—23/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—23/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—23/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Europe protests: A continent in crisis?
  Protests across Europe in recent days have turned violent – who is really to blame?(R)
6. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
8. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
9. 05:00
  BBC News—23/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—How the French city of Limoge prepares for fresh protests
  The city mayor tells the BBC of the damage done by last week's violent demonstrations.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/10/2026
  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
  World at One—Storm Austen batters the UK's South West
  Thousands lose power, with widespread travel disruptions.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:00
  BBC News—23/10/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—'I'm a nobody': Indian protest leader
  Abhijeet Dipke speaks to Newshour about the cockroach movement
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—Israel's army prepares for full lockdown of occupied West Bank
  Netanyahu says operation will be 'extensive' in response to suspected Palestinian attack.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—23/10/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Chris Warburton and Felicity Hannah.
2. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Amira Campbell, Mark Littlewood, Lord Rose, Sarah Sackman MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Newmarket in Suffolk.
4. 20:55
  This Week in History—October 19th to October 25th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
5. 21:00
  BBC News—23/10/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 21:06
  Newshour—Four dead in West Bank shootings
  Palestinian gunmen who killed two Israeli soldiers are shot dead
7. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Israeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot dead
  Palestinian gunmen kill two Israeli soldiers; Israel threatens new West Bank offensive
8. 22:30
  Newsnight—Countdown to Burnham's first Budget
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
9. 23:00
  Stephen Nolan—23/10/2026
  The day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—24/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—24/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—What happened to missing journalist Austin Tice?
  The American disappeared 14 years ago. A new podcast searches for answers.(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 02:32
  Americast—We speak to Hasan Piker... Is he a liability for the dems?
  He explains why he said “America deserved 9/11” and how the US needs to change.
8. 03:00
  BBC News—24/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 03:06
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Carpe Diem
  From life-defining decisions to dreaming big, stories about seizing the day(R)
10. 03:50
  Witness History—The Hungarian Revolution
  In 1956, students and workers took to the streets of Budapest to protest at Soviet rule(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—24/10/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 05:32
  Inheritance—Fiat, 1. A giant falls
  Gianni Agnelli's death sets off an earthquake that will shake his family to the core
15. 05:50
  More or Less—Terence Tao: Maths ‘the canary in the coal mine’ on AI
  Mathematician Terence Tao on the value of academic maths and the threat it faces from AI

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