Live News Schedule Friday 6 March 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—06/03/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—06/03/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—06/03/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Could Iran be the next ‘forever war’?
  We compare this week to previous US interventions in the Middle East.(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—06/03/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—US and Israel speak of a new phase of their war on Iran
  The US Defence Secretary says the amount of firepower over Iran will surge dramatically.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/03/2026
  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—Heavy strikes on Iran and Lebanon
  Tehran endures heaviest bombardment of the war as Israeli troops mass near Lebanon border.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
4. 14:00
  BBC News—06/03/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—Heaviest night of bombing in Tehran
  Israel and the United States have continued their heavy attacks on Iran
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—Beirut hit by large missile strike
  Adam Fleming presents PM as President Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 18:30
  The Iran War Today
  A briefing from BBC News on the latest developments on the US-Israel war with Iran.
3. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Sir Mark Lyall Grant, Lucy Rigby MP, Eleanor Shearer, Sir John Whittingdale MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Norwich Cathedral.
5. 20:55
  This Week in History—March 2nd to March 8th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
6. 21:00
  BBC News—06/03/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 21:06
  Newshour—Trump demands Iran surrender unconditionally
  President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's 'unconditional surrender'
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'
  President Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender before US-Israeli bombardment ends
9. 22:30
  Newsnight—A Week of War
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
10. 23:00
  Stephen Nolan—06/03/2026
  The day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—07/03/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—07/03/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—07/03/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—Do Trump and Netanyahu have conflicting end goals on Iran?
  Israel and the United States are currently aligned. Will it last?(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News—07/03/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06
  The Newsroom—07/03/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—07/03/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32
  Americast—Trump's war with Iran: What we still don't know
  Insights and analysis on what is happening inside Trump's White House
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. 04:30
  The Global Story—Do Trump and Netanyahu have conflicting end goals on Iran?
  Israel and the United States are currently aligned. Will it last?
12. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.