BBC News Middle East Schedule Sunday 18 October 2026

Middle East Schedule

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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 06:30GMT
  The Travel Show—Southern Wales: Heart of Steel
  Rob Bell visits Port Talbot and Pontypridd as they vie to become the UK's Town of Culture.(R)
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
4. 07:30GMT
  The Security Brief—LIVE: How Ukraine and Russia Rewrote Military Strategy
  What has the world learnt and where does the war go next?(R)
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
6. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
7. 09:30GMT
  The Climate Question—Can China Build its Way Out of Climate Change?
  Beijing is investing heavily in clean energy and infrastructure. Will it help the climate?(R)
8. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
9. 10:30GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
10. 10:45GMT
  The President's Path—16/10/2026
  A weekly discussion on the US presidency.(R)
11. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
12. 11:30GMT
  Focus on Africa: The Conversation—18/10/2026
  A recent survey shows more than half of young Africans want to leave their home countries.
Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 12:30GMT
  The Travel Show—Southern Wales: Heart of Steel
  Rob Bell visits Port Talbot and Pontypridd as they vie to become the UK's Town of Culture.(R)
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
4. 13:30GMT
  Tech Now—Compilation
  Andrew Rogers has the highlights from IFA Berlin, one of the world's biggest tech shows.(R)
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
6. 14:30GMT
  Clive Myrie's African Adventure—Series 1, Cape Town
  3/10Clive serves lunch to penguins and jams with an up-and-coming jazz star.(R)
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
8. 15:30GMT
  Global Eye—Canada: A Nation Divided?
  Global Eye examines competing visions of Canada's future.(R)
9. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
10. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
11. 17:30GMT
  Talking Business—16/10/2026
  Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.(R)
Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 18:30GMT
  Focus on Africa: The Conversation—18/10/2026
  A recent survey shows more than half of young Africans want to leave their home countries.(R)
3. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
4. 19:30GMT
  The Spirit of Yachting—Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Swan Cup
  In September, Sardinia's Costa Smeralda hosts two of sailing's most prestigious events.(R)
5. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
6. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
7. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
8. 22:30GMT
  Clive Myrie's African Adventure—Series 1, Cape Town
  3/10Clive serves lunch to penguins and jams with an up-and-coming jazz star.(R)
9. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—18/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
10. 23:30GMT
  Global Eye—Canada: A Nation Divided?
  Global Eye examines competing visions of Canada's future.(R)
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—19/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 00:30GMT
  The Climate Question—Can China Build its Way Out of Climate Change?
  Beijing is investing heavily in clean energy and infrastructure. Will it help the climate?(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  Newsday—19/10/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
4. 01:30GMT
  Business Today—19/10/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
5. 01:45GMT
  BBC Sport—19/10/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.
6. 02:00GMT
  Newsday—19/10/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
7. 02:30GMT
  Business Today—19/10/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
8. 02:45GMT
  BBC Sport—19/10/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  Newsday—19/10/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
10. 03:30GMT
  Business Today—19/10/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
11. 03:45GMT
  BBC Sport—19/10/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—19/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
13. 04:30GMT
  Business Today—19/10/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
14. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—19/10/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
15. 05:30GMT
  Business Today—19/10/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
16. 05:55GMT
  Tech Now—21/09/2026
  Tech Now explores the latest innovations and technologies shaping our lives.