CNBC World TV Guide — Thursday, 21 May 2026

Browse the full CNBC World TV guide for Thursday, 21 May 2026. 30 programmes listed , including 5 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Inside India

News

Reports on the people and businesses in India who are helping the nation become a rising global economic force.

01:00 1h

Access Middle East

News

News stories are shared regarding nations in the Middle East and around the world, including stories related to current events and the business sector.

02:00 1h

Europe Early Edition

News

Analysis across asset classes and time zones to link the US, Asian and Middle East trade to what comes next in Europe.

03:00 3h

Squawk Box Europe

News

As the European markets prepare to open, detailed information is shared about breaking news and market movements from around the world.

Morning

06:00 1h

Morning Call

Other

The essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead.

07:00 1h

High Risk. High Reward: Cannabis Inc.

Documentary Special

A close look is taken at the cannabis industry, which is flourishing in part because of the drug's new reputation as an all-natural cure.

08:00 30m

The CNBC Conversation

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Interview

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau discusses creative industries, the impacts of COVID-19, and his thoughts about how the world can reset post-COVID-19.

08:30 30m

The CNBC Conversation

Ban Ki-moon Interview

Ban Ki-moon

Former Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon talks about his criticisms with world leaders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

09:00 30m

Marketing.Media.Money

Cannes Lions 2024 Interview

Cannes Lions 2024

Host Julia Chatterley shares details about chief marketing officers at some of the biggest companies, and trends in the marketing industry are discussed.

09:30 30m

Marketing.Media.Money

Circles Interview

Circles

Host Julia Chatterley shares details about chief marketing officers at some of the biggest companies, and trends in the marketing industry are discussed.

10:00 30m

CNBC Meets

Deepika Padukone Interview

Deepika Padukone

The show's host talks with the world's most prosperous businessmen about their roads to success, their life away from work and their philanthropy.

10:30 30m

CNBC Meets

Ryan Tedder Interview

Ryan Tedder

Musician Ryan Tedder discusses his career, how the band OneRepublic was founded, and how he thinks live music will recover in the aftermath of COVID-19.

11:00 30m

The Brave Ones

S1 · E8 · Richard Branson Interview

Richard Branson

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Branson discusses his work with Virgin Atlantic and other companies, and he discusses personal challenges.

11:30 30m

The Brave Ones

Bernard Arnault Interview

Bernard Arnault

Business titan Bernard Arnault discusses his business decisions, including how he turned his father's construction business into LVMH.

Daytime

12:00 30m

Trailblazers

Lenny Kravitz's Bahamas Travel

Lenny Kravitz's Bahamas

Musician Lenny Kravitz reveals some of his favorite locations in the Bahamas, which he calls his home when he is not busy touring the world.

12:30 30m

Trailblazers

Nobu Matsuhisa's Tokyo Travel

Nobu Matsuhisa's Tokyo

Celebrities and well-known figures share insights into their hometowns and cities, and they discuss aspects of their personal lives influenced by their homes.

13:00 30m

Sustainable Future

Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre Elba Nature

Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre Elba

Exploring how major businesses accelerate action to tackle climate change; business leaders share their insights.

13:30 30m

Sustainable Future

Oliver Stone & Joshua Goldstein Nature

Oliver Stone & Joshua Goldstein

Can Nuclear energy be the solution to combatting the climate crisis? A new documentary, Nuclear Now, makes the case for atomic energy.

14:00 30m

The Edge

Inside Iter Science

Inside Iter

Details are shared about the latest technological inventions in the market, including how they will affect lives and influence investments.

14:30 30m

The Edge

Singapore Smart City Science

Singapore Smart City

Details are shared about the latest technological inventions in the market, including how they will affect lives and influence investments.

15:00 1h

High Risk. High Reward: Cannabis Inc.

Documentary Special

A close look is taken at the cannabis industry, which is flourishing in part because of the drug's new reputation as an all-natural cure.

16:00 30m

The CNBC Conversation

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Interview

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau discusses creative industries, the impacts of COVID-19, and his thoughts about how the world can reset post-COVID-19.

16:30 30m

The CNBC Conversation

Ban Ki-moon Interview

Ban Ki-moon

Former Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon talks about his criticisms with world leaders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

17:00 30m

Marketing.Media.Money

Cannes Lions 2024 Interview

Cannes Lions 2024

Host Julia Chatterley shares details about chief marketing officers at some of the biggest companies, and trends in the marketing industry are discussed.

17:30 30m

Marketing.Media.Money

Circles Interview

Circles

Host Julia Chatterley shares details about chief marketing officers at some of the biggest companies, and trends in the marketing industry are discussed.

Evening

18:00 30m

Managing Asia

Boucheron Interview

Boucheron

Host Christine Tan interviews major figures in Asia's business world, and these individuals discuss how they achieved success in their field.

18:30 30m

Managing Asia

IOI Corporation Interview

IOI Corporation

Host Christine Tan interviews major figures in Asia's business world, and these individuals discuss how they achieved success in their field.

19:00 1h

CNBC U.S. Markets Edition

News

News reports and interviews reveal the latest insights about the markets in the United States that are shaping the business world as a whole.

20:00 3h

Squawk Box (Asia)

News

The anchors present business news, market reports and interviews with newsmakers from all over the Far East, giving viewers the information they need.

23:00 1h

The China Connection

News

News reports shed light on China's economic, technology, policy and business sectors.

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Evening

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