Live News Schedule Friday 9 October 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—09/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Why French teenagers are fighting for their education
  A mass student movement draws global attention over France’s future(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—09/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed
  It is believed it would be the first public execution in the US in almost a century
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/10/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 07:00
  Newscast—Does Zack Polanski Face A Leadership Crisis?
  Labour wins Holborn & St Pancras by-election, but what does that mean for Zack Polanksi?
3. 07:45
  Today—09/10/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
4. 09:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
5. 10:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 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—Green's Polanksi faces leadership questions after defeat to Labour in by-election
  He came second after standing as their candidate in St Pancras and Holburn.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:30
  The ADHD, Autism & Mental Health Review
  BBC News takes an in-depth look at the review, and speaks to some of those affected.
5. 15:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 16:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 17:00
  PM—America reacts to plans to livestream a firing squad execution
  US defence secretary: Public will be able to watch death of former US Army major.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Baroness Harding, Darren Jones MP, Caroline Lucas, Tim Montgomerie
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Soudley in Gloucestershire
4. 20:55
  This Week in History—October 5th - October 11th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
5. 21:00
  BBC News—09/10/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 21:06
  Newshour—The US announces new sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
  The ICC investigates and prosecutes the world's most serious atrocities.
7. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump - Putin deal: Russia to release diesel into global market
  President Trump announces deal with Russia to "immediately release" diesel into market
8. 22:30
  Newsnight—Two party leaders under threat?
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
9. 23:00
  Stephen Nolan—09/10/2026
  The day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—10/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—10/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—10/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—What’s really happening with plague in Russia?
  Questions grow over the Kremlin’s transparency about a possible health risk(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—10/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 02:32
  Americast—Are the Democrats heading for a midterms landslide?
  We speak to one of the Democrat’s top pollsters for the midterms
8. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
9. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
10. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
11. 05:30
  BBC News Summary—10/10/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 05:32
  Americast—Are the Democrats heading for a midterms landslide?
  We speak to one of the Democrat’s top pollsters for the midterms