Schedule
Early
00:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
01:00
BBC News—02/04/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06
The Newsroom—02/04/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
01:30
BBC News Summary—02/04/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
01:32
The Global Story—JD Vance’s Iran test
Can the vice-president help secure the US’ interests in Iran, and those of his MAGA base?(R)
02:00
Trump gives update on Iran war
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
03:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
04:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
05:00
BBC News—02/04/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06
Newsday—Artemis II blasts off from Cape Canaveral
Its mission is to circle the moon with the first crewed flight in more than 50 years.
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Morning
06:00
Today—02/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
10:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
11:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Afternoon
12:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
13:00
World at One—Can Westminster talks help to open up the Strait of Hormuz?
The government hosts talks between 40+ countries about protecting shipping in the Strait.
13:45
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
14:00
BBC News—02/04/2026 13:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14:06
Newshour—What will Artemis mission find on the far side of the Moon?
Four Nasa astronauts are preparing for next stage
15:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
16:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
17:00
PM—Yvette Cooper leads talks on Hormuz
Foreign secretary meets with 40 nations to seek a solution to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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Evening
18:00
5 Live Drive—02/04/2026
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Kylie Pentelow.
18:30
The Iran War Today
A daily briefing from BBC News on the latest developments in the US-Israel war with Iran.
18:45
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
19:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
20:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
21:00
BBC News—02/04/2026 20:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21:06
Newshour—Trump replaces US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Donald Trump praises Pam Bondi in post announcing her firing
22:00
The World Tonight—Trump sacks US Attorney General Pam Bondi
President Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as the US Attorney General
22:30
Newsnight—Pam Bondi out
President Trump fires his Attorney General Pam Bondi.
23:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Late
00:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
01:00
BBC News—03/04/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06
The Newsroom—03/04/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
01:30
BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
01:32
The Global Story—I wargamed Iran for the Pentagon - here is how it could end
What are the risks and rewards of the different military options?(R)
02:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
03:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
04:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
05:00
BBC News—03/04/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06
Newsday—Artemis II blasts towards Moon
The Artemis II mission has now left Earth's orbit for final push to Moon.
