Schedule
Early
01:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
02:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
03:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
04:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
05:00
BBC News—17/03/2025 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06
Newsday—Night club fire in North Macedonia
At least fifteen people arrested over the fire that killed nearly sixty people
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Morning
06:00
Today—17/03/2025
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.(R)
10:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
11:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
12:15
Politics Live—17/03/2025
The big political issues of the day.
13:00
World at One—Ex Ofsted Chief hits out at Labour's Schools Bill
Amanda Spielman tells WATO the government is putting teaching unions before students.
13:45
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
14:00
BBC News—17/03/2025 14:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14:06
Newshour—Syria: Delegates meet in Brussels to discuss reconstruction
Western countries, Arab countries and Syria's new authority are all attending
15:00
Americast—Americanswers... on 5live!
We answer your questions on the radio.
15:30
Matt Chorley—Darth Voter
Another Q&A with the Americast team, plus hairdresser protests and how film villains vote.
16:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
17:00
PM—UK prepares for peacekeeping in Ukraine
UK prepares for peacekeeping role in Ukraine - ahead of key talks between Trump and Putin.
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Evening
18:00
5 Live Drive—17/03/2025
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
19:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
20:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
21:00
BBC News—17/03/2025 21:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21:06
Newshour—US and Russia president set for call over the Ukraine war
Trump says he will talk to Putin as he pushes for end to the fighting
22:00
The World Tonight—Government prepares to announce welfare reforms
Will reforms make benefits system fairer?
22:30
Newsnight—How Big Are the Benefit Cuts?
The day's important national and international news stories.
23:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
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Late
00:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
01:00
BBC News—18/03/2025 01:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06
Big Boss Interview—18/03/2025 GMT
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
02:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
03:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
04:00
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
05:00
BBC News—18/03/2025 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06
Newsday—Israeli strikes on Gaza
The Israeli military has carried out 'extensive strikes' in the Gaza Strip















