Live News Schedule Friday 28 August 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 01:00
  BBC News—28/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Trump 'tightens the noose' on Iran. Will it backfire?
  The US’s economic pressure could kick-start a global trade conflict(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—28/08/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  On air
  Listen live
  Newsday—Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood jumps to at least 469
  A collapsed glacier caused the huge flood wave
  Listen live
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/08/2026
  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—28/08/2026
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:00
  BBC News—28/08/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—28/08/2026 13:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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—28/08/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—28/08/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chetan Pathak.
2. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Geoff Aberdein, Anneliese Dodds MP, Hannah Mary Goodlad MSP, Magnus Linklater
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Aberdeenshire.
4. 20:55
  This Week in History—August 24th - August 30th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
5. 21:00
  BBC News—28/08/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 21:06
  Newshour—28/08/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
7. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/08/2026
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
8. 22:30
  Newsnight—28/08/2026
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Lucy Hockings.
9. 23:00
  Stephen Nolan—with Connor Phillips
  Connor Phillips sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—29/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—The Global Story
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5. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 02:32
  Americast—Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
  And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.
8. 03:00
  BBC News—29/08/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 03:06
  Outlook—Outlook
  True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives(R)
10. 03:50
  Witness History—The hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73
  In 1986, Pan-American Airways Flight 73 was hijacked at Karachi Airport(R)
11. 04:00
  BBC News—29/08/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06
  Unexpected Elements—A very dry episode
  The ongoing droughts have us delving into the science of rivers, diseases and raisins(R)
13. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
14. 05:30
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 05:32
  Dear Daughter—A mother of many
  A Singapore foster mother reflects on 23 years of caring for children
16. 05:50
  More or Less—Do Germans really take 19.5 days of sick leave per year?
  Investigating how much sick leave is taken on average around the world