Live News Schedule Friday 3 April 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—03/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 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)
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—03/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Artemis II blasts towards Moon
  The Artemis II mission has now left Earth's orbit for final push to Moon.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/04/2026
  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—President Trump threatens further strikes on Iranian infrastructure
  US President warns the government in Tehran they know what needs to be done 'fast'.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:00
  BBC News—03/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—Trump threatens to destroy Iran infrastructure
  Iran has launched fresh strikes on Israel and Gulf nations
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—One crew member rescued as US jet is downed over Iran
  A search mission is under way as Iran claims to have shot down an American aircraft.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—03/04/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Sean Farrington and Kylie Pentelow.
2. 18:30
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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
  Any Questions?—Lord Falconer, Heledd Fychan MS, Ben Maguire MP, Dame Penny Mordaunt
  James Cook presents political debate from Stanley Arts in Croydon, south London.
6. 20:55
  This Week in History—March 30th to April 5th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7. 21:00
  BBC News—03/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06
  Newshour—US fighter plane comes down in southern Iran
  US pilot reportedly ejected and has been rescued.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US fighter jet shot down over Iran
  US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search continues for one crew member
10. 22:45
  Stephen Nolan—With Qasa Alom
  The day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—04/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits
  King Charles will visit Washington DC amid growing tensions between the US and the UK.(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 02:32
  Americast—Are the Democrats ready to win back Congress?
  We speak to Obama's former adviser about the party’s chances in the midterms
8. 03:00
  BBC News—04/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 03:06
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Bedtime Stories
  Magic rivers, a storytelling granny, and the origins of a children's classic(R)
10. 03:50
  Witness History—The first commercially successful electronic cigarette
  In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China(R)
11. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
12. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
13. 05:30
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 05:32
  Inheritance: Samsung—Samsung, 2. Move fast and break things
  2/10Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant
15. 05:50
  More or Less—How likely is ‘likely’?
  Adam Kucharski explains what people really mean when they use probability language

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