Live News Schedule Friday 27 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 00:30
  BBC News Summary—27/02/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
3. 00:32
  Unspun World with John Simpson—Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year
  John Simpson explores the mood in Ukraine after four years of war
4. 01:00
  BBC News—27/02/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 01:06
  The Newsroom—27/02/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—27/02/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 01:32
  The Global Story—Is a peace deal with Putin possible?
  Top Putin expert Fiona Hill on the chances of a Ukraine peace deal(R)
8. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
9. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
10. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
11. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/02/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 07:00
  Newscast—By-Electioncast: Greens Win Gorton and Denton
  Hannah Spencer is the new Green MP for Gorton and Denton.
3. 07:45
  Today—27/02/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
4. 09:00
  Today—Gorton and Denton By-Election Extra
  Extended coverage of the by-election result with Justin Webb and Nick Robinson.
5. 09:30
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 10:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 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—By-election loss shows Starmer faces threats on all sides
  Keir Starmer vows to 'keep on fighting' after coming third behind the Greens and Reform.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:00
  BBC News—27/02/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
  Pakistan declares ‘open war’ against Afghanistan after cross-border attack
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—Katie Razzall with analysis of the Gorton and Denton by-election
  Labour pushed into third, suffering their first defeat in the constituency since 1931.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—27/02/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Sean Farrington.
2. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Lord Blunkett, Ellie Chowns MP, Jack Elsom, Baroness Maclean
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Alkmund's Church in Derby.
4. 20:55
  This Week in History—February 23rd to March 1st
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
5. 21:00
  BBC News—27/02/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 21:06
  Newshour—Bill Clinton: 'I saw nothing, I did nothing wrong'
  Clinton says if he knew of Epstein's crimes he would have "turned him in myself"
7. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Allegations of 'family voting' in by-election to be raised in parliament
  Allegations of 'family voting' in by-election to be raised in parliament
8. 22:30
  Newsnight—Is Starmer in trouble?
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
9. 23:00
  Stephen Nolan—27/02/2026
  The day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—28/02/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—28/02/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—28/02/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—Mexico’s most wanted cartel boss is dead. Is it enough for Trump?
  Our correspondent in Mexico on the fallout of the killing of “El Mencho”.(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News—28/02/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06
  The Newsroom—28/02/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—28/02/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32
  Americast—The battle for Texas: Can Democrats win it back from Trump?
  Republican panic as voting starts in the Texas primaries
9. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
10. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
11. 04:32
  The Global Story—Mexico’s most wanted cartel boss is dead. Is it enough for Trump?
  Our correspondent in Mexico on the fallout of the killing of “El Mencho”.
12. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.

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