BBC News Middle East Schedule Thursday 8 January 2026

Middle East Schedule

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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 06:30GMT
  Business Today—08/01/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
3. 06:55GMT
  Talking Movies—08/01/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.
4. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
5. 07:30GMT
  Business Today—08/01/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
6. 07:55GMT
  Talking Movies—08/01/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.(R)
7. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
8. 08:30GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
10. 09:30GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
11. 09:55GMT
  Talking Movies—08/01/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
13. 10:30GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
15. 11:30GMT
  Business Today—08/01/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
16. 11:45GMT
  BBC News—08/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
17. 11:55GMT
  Talking Movies—08/01/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.(R)
Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News Now—08/01/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
2. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Now—08/01/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News Now—08/01/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
4. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Now—08/01/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
5. 13:55GMT
  Talking Movies—08/01/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.(R)
6. 14:00GMT
  BBC News Now—08/01/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
7. 14:30GMT
  Business Today - NYSE Opening Bell—08/01/2026
  The latest business news from New York and around the world.
8. 14:45GMT
  BBC News Now—08/01/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
9. 15:00GMT
  Verified Live—08/01/2026
  Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
10. 15:30GMT
  Verified Live—08/01/2026
  Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
11. 16:00GMT
  Verified Live—08/01/2026
  Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
12. 16:30GMT
  Business Today—08/01/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
13. 16:45GMT
  Verified Live—08/01/2026
  Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
14. 16:55GMT
  Talking Movies—08/01/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.(R)
15. 17:00GMT
  Verified Live—08/01/2026
  Matthew Amroliwala presents all the latest global and UK news, live from London.
Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  The World Today with Maryam Moshiri—08/01/2026
  Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
2. 18:30GMT
  The World Today with Maryam Moshiri—08/01/2026
  Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
3. 19:00GMT
  The World Today with Maryam Moshiri—08/01/2026
  Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
4. 19:30GMT
  The World Today with Maryam Moshiri—08/01/2026
  Watch the best of the BBC's journalism from around the world.
5. 19:55GMT
  Talking Movies—08/01/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.(R)
6. 20:00GMT
  The Context—08/01/2026
  A regular panel of guests discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
7. 20:30GMT
  The Context—08/01/2026
  A regular panel of guests discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
8. 21:00GMT
  The Context USA—08/01/2026
  Special coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term.
9. 21:30GMT
  The Context USA—08/01/2026
  Special coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term.
10. 21:55GMT
  Talking Movies—08/01/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.(R)
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC World News America—08/01/2026
  In-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day.
12. 22:30GMT
  Newsnight—Iran at Crisis Point?
  Anti-regime protests in Iran spread across the country.
13. 23:00GMT
  BBC World News America—08/01/2026
  In-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day.
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—09/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 00:30GMT
  Newscast—What Do We Know About the Minneapolis ICE Shooting?
  Protests are taking place in Minneapolis after a woman was fatally shot by a US ICE agent.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—09/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
4. 01:30GMT
  The Media Show—How to Make a Hit TV Show
  Top producers reveal what works and what doesn't in unscripted TV shows.(R)
5. 02:00GMT
  Newsday—09/01/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
6. 02:30GMT
  Business Today—09/01/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
7. 02:45GMT
  BBC Sport—09/01/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.
8. 03:00GMT
  Newsday—09/01/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
9. 03:30GMT
  Business Today—09/01/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
10. 03:45GMT
  BBC Sport—09/01/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.(R)
11. 04:00GMT
  Newsday—09/01/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
12. 04:30GMT
  Business Today—09/01/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
13. 04:45GMT
  BBC Sport—09/01/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.(R)
14. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—09/01/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
15. 05:30GMT
  Business Today—09/01/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.