Live News Schedule Wednesday 8 April 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—08/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—08/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—08/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  Recommending: The Sarkozy Affair—The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
  A BBC investigation uncovers devastating side effects of a class of prescription drugs.(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—08/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—US and Iran agree to a conditional two-week ceasefire
  Donald Trump says he agrees on condition that shipping can pass the Strait of Hormuz.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/04/2026
  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
  Pentagon media briefing on Iran
  An update from US Defence Secretary and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
3. 14:00
  BBC News—08/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 14:06
  Newshour—US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
  Both sides have claimed victory and Iran says it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz
5. 15:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 17:00
  PM—Israel strikes Lebanon despite Iran ceasefire
  Israel insists Lebanon is not covered by America's ceasefire deal with Iran.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 21:00
  BBC News—08/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 21:06
  Newshour—Iran threatens response if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue
  Israel and US say Lebanon is not included in a ceasefire deal with Iran
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Can the US-Iran truce survive?
  Both Iran and the US declare victory as the ceasefire approaches its 24th hour
9. 22:30
  Newsnight—08/04/2026
  Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
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—09/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—09/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  Recommending: The Sarkozy Affair—Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire
  Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire. Will it hold?(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—09/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Iran ceasefire strain over Lebanon
  The Iran-US ceasefire is being tested over whether the truce applies to Lebanon.