Live News Schedule Tuesday 31 March 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. 01:00
  BBC News—31/03/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—31/03/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Is the Iran war helping Putin?
  While the US and the world look away, is the Russian president getting what he wants?(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—31/03/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Israeli Prime Minister says war is "beyond halfway point"
  Benjamin Netanyahu said more than half of his military aims over Iran had been achieved.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/03/2026
  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
  Pentagon update on Iran war
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 14:00
  BBC News—31/03/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 14:06
  Newshour—President Trump urges countries to 'go get their own oil' from the Strait of Hormuz
  What does this tell us about America's war aims?
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—Buckingham Palace confirms US state visit to go ahead
  Should the royal state visit to the US go ahead as President Trump criticises Britain?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—31/03/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
2. 18:30
  The Iran War Today
  A daily briefing from BBC News on the latest developments in the US-Israel war with Iran.
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
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 21:00
  BBC News—31/03/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 21:06
  Newshour—President Trump hits out at US allies over Iran
  Trump tells allies to grow a backbone over oil stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Britain to send more troops and air defence systems to Gulf
  Defence Secretary confirms deployment after Trump lashes out at British government again
9. 22:30
  Newsnight—Trump to welcome King Charles
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Adam Fleming.
10. 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—01/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Has Trump pushed Cuba to the brink of collapse?
  Could the US‑imposed near‑total oil blockade topple Cuba’s government?(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—01/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Trump says US will be leaving Iran "very soon"
  Donald Trump indicated he'll end hostilities with Iran soon, with or without a deal.