Browse the full BBC News TV guide for Thursday, 8 October 2026. 61 programmes listed , including 13 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:00 30m
Newsday
NewsThe latest international news is delivered from Singapore and London as reporters give insight into the recent events happening around the world. -
00:30 15m
Business Today
NewsA comprehensive look at the latest news from the British business world is provided by TV anchors, along with the latest analyses and predictions. -
00:45 15m
BBC Sport
NewsA round-up of the day's sporting action, plus talking points, analysis and original journalism. -
01:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
01:30 30m
Business Today
NewsA comprehensive look at the latest news from the British business world is provided by TV anchors, along with the latest analyses and predictions. -
02:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
02:30 25m
Business Today
NewsA comprehensive look at the latest news from the British business world is provided by TV anchors, along with the latest analyses and predictions. -
02:55 5m
Talking Movies
NewsHost Tom Brook provides in-depth coverage of cinema news, meeting with the best in the business and offering behind-the-scenes reports. -
03:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
03:30 25m
Business Today
NewsA comprehensive look at the latest news from the British business world is provided by TV anchors, along with the latest analyses and predictions. -
03:55 5m
Talking Movies
NewsHost Tom Brook provides in-depth coverage of cinema news, meeting with the best in the business and offering behind-the-scenes reports. -
04:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
04:30 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
05:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
05:30 25m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
05:55 5m
Talking Movies
NewsHost Tom Brook provides in-depth coverage of cinema news, meeting with the best in the business and offering behind-the-scenes reports.
Morning
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06:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
06:30 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
07:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
07:30 15m
Business Today
NewsA comprehensive look at the latest news from the British business world is provided by TV anchors, along with the latest analyses and predictions. -
07:45 10m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
07:55 5m
Talking Movies
NewsHost Tom Brook provides in-depth coverage of cinema news, meeting with the best in the business and offering behind-the-scenes reports. -
08:00 30m
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08:30 30m
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09:00 30m
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09:30 25m
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09:55 5m
Talking Movies
NewsHost Tom Brook provides in-depth coverage of cinema news, meeting with the best in the business and offering behind-the-scenes reports. -
10:00 30m
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10:30 15m
Business Today - NYSE Opening Bell
NewsBringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from New York and around the world. -
10:45 15m
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11:00 30m
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11:30 30m
Daytime
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12:00 30m
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12:30 15m
Business Today
NewsA comprehensive look at the latest news from the British business world is provided by TV anchors, along with the latest analyses and predictions. -
12:45 10m
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12:55 5m
Talking Movies
NewsHost Tom Brook provides in-depth coverage of cinema news, meeting with the best in the business and offering behind-the-scenes reports. -
13:00 30m
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13:30 30m
Focus on Africa
NewsBBC journalists present some of the biggest news stories coming out of Africa, providing an in-depth look at the decisions made and challenges faced every day. -
14:00 30m
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri
NewsWatch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world. -
14:30 30m
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri
NewsWatch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world. -
15:00 30m
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri
NewsWatch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world. -
15:30 25m
The World Today with Maryam Moshiri
NewsWatch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world. -
15:55 5m
Talking Movies
NewsHost Tom Brook provides in-depth coverage of cinema news, meeting with the best in the business and offering behind-the-scenes reports. -
16:00 30m
The Context USA
NewsSpecial coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term. -
16:30 30m
The Context USA
NewsSpecial coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term. -
17:00 30m
The Context
NewsGuests with various political affiliations weigh in on the biggest international stories of the day, and correspondents from around the world provide analysis. -
17:30 25m
The Context
NewsGuests with various political affiliations weigh in on the biggest international stories of the day, and correspondents from around the world provide analysis. -
17:55 5m
Talking Movies
NewsHost Tom Brook provides in-depth coverage of cinema news, meeting with the best in the business and offering behind-the-scenes reports.
Evening
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18:00 30m
BBC News America
NewsEvery night, reporter Katty Kay presents in-depth reports on the major events of the day from the United States and around the world. -
18:30 30m
Newsnight
NewsPresenters offer an up-to-the-minute nightly analysis of the day's current events, feature stories, politics, and investigative journalism. -
19:00 1h
BBC News America
NewsEvery night, reporter Katty Kay presents in-depth reports on the major events of the day from the United States and around the world. -
20:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
20:30 30m
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21:00 30m
BBC News
NewsNews presenters share the latest national and international stories as they break, including economic reports, sports results, interviews and weather. -
21:30 30m
Tech Now
DocumentaryTech Now explores the latest innovation and technology shaping our lives. Bringing you the inside track on global trends and advancements. -
22:00 30m
Newsday
NewsThe latest international news is delivered from Singapore and London as reporters give insight into the recent events happening around the world. -
22:30 15m
Business Today
NewsA comprehensive look at the latest news from the British business world is provided by TV anchors, along with the latest analyses and predictions. -
22:45 15m
BBC Sport
NewsA round-up of the day's sporting action, plus talking points, analysis and original journalism. -
23:00 30m
Newsday
NewsThe latest international news is delivered from Singapore and London as reporters give insight into the recent events happening around the world. -
23:30 15m
Business Today
NewsA comprehensive look at the latest news from the British business world is provided by TV anchors, along with the latest analyses and predictions. -
23:45 15m
BBC Sport
NewsA round-up of the day's sporting action, plus talking points, analysis and original journalism.