Live News Schedule Tuesday 21 April 2026

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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—21/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—While the world’s eyes were on Iran, what happened in Gaza?
  Six months on from the ceasefire deal, has anything changed?(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—21/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Iran's chief negotiator casts doubt on peace talks with US
  Qalibaf said Tehran would not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/04/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Sacked civil servant gives evidence on Mandelson row
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 10:00
  Sacked civil servant gives evidence on Mandelson row
  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—Fired civil servant accuses PM of 'dangerous misunderstanding' over Mandelson affair
  Sir Olly Robbins tells MPs that Lord Mandelson never failed his vetting.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:00
  BBC News—21/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—Iran warns of 'new cards' if fighting resumes
  The Iranian military says it is ready to respond if the US and Israel renew hostilities
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—Where do Olly Robbins revelations leave Starmer's authority?
  The civil servant, who was sacked last week, said he felt pressured by Downing Street.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—21/04/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
2. 18:30
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 18:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
5. 20:00
  Today—The Today Debate - The future of the monarchy
  Anna Foster chairs a debate on the future of the monarchy.
6. 20:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 21:00
  BBC News—21/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06
  Newshour—Trump says he will extend Iran ceasefire until negotiations conclude
  No sign of delegations from US or Iran travelling to Pakistan for peace talks
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Official sacked by Starmer says No 10 attitude to vetting "dismissive"
  Sir Olly Robbins insists he followed proper process for Mandelson appointment as US envoy
10. 22:30
  Newsnight—Is Starmer's authority shredded?
  Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
11. 23:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Late
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 01:00
  BBC News—22/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—22/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—How Pakistan became the peacemaker
  Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.(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—22/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Trump says he'll extend Iran ceasefire
  The President said the extension came at the request of Pakistan.