Live News Schedule Friday 21 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 01:00
  BBC News—21/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—21/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—21/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Jason Arday, DEI, and the dilemma facing black academics
  The professor’s life and death raise questions around the limits of inclusion.(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—21/08/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to prison from hospital
  Lawyers say his health has deteriorated since being in prison for the past three years.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/08/2026
  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—Iran: President Trump promises "economic D-Day"
  Trump threatens new sanctions on countries that continue to trade with Iran.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:00
  BBC News—21/08/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—Largest El Niño in living memory?
  Weather experts say developing climate system is an unprecedented event
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—Prince Harry and claimants face legal bill of up to £35 million
  A judge rules the group must pay the legal costs to the Daily Mail's publisher.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—21/08/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Qasa Alom and Maz Farookhi.
2. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Isabel Hardman, James Frith MP, Nigel Huddleston MP, Zoe Williams
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Medway Centre in Bakewell, Derbyshire.
4. 20:55
  This Week in History—August 17th - August 23rd
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
5. 21:00
  BBC News—21/08/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 21:06
  Newshour—How could El Niño affect us?
  We look at how what is set to be the strongest El Niño ever could impact our lives
7. 22:00
  The World Tonight—High court allows rugby brain injury case to go on
  Former rugby union and league players claim not enough was done to prevent brain injuries
8. 22:30
  Newsnight—Trump's "Economic D-Day"
  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—22/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—22/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—22/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—The end of Harry and Meghan’s American dream
  The Duke of Sussex said last year he couldn’t imagine returning to the UK. What changed?(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—22/08/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 02:32
  Americast—Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?
  And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?
8. 03:00
  BBC News—22/08/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 03:06
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Strangers on a Train - part 1
  Brief encounters on the railways that lead to new loves and new lives(R)
10. 03:50
  Witness History—Defeating the screwworm
  In the 1950s, Edward Knipling's bold idea launched a historic campaign against screwworm(R)
11. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
12. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
13. 05:30
  BBC News Summary—22/08/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 05:32
  Dear Daughter—Keeping traditions
  Tamaki reflects on her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony and keeping traditions alive
15. 05:50
  More or Less—How much of the world isn’t owned by anyone?
  Explaining the story behind the un-owned parts of the land and sea

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