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—21/04/2025 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06
Newsday—Ukraine and Russia Easter truce ends
Each side has accused the other of multiple violations
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Morning
06:00
Today—21/04/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Pope Francis has died aged 88
He died at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican news service says
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Afternoon
13:00
World at One—Pope Francis has died
We hear reaction from around the world as the Vatican announces the death of Pope Francis.
13:45
Pope Francis has died aged 88
He died at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican news service says
17:00
PM—21/04/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
18:00
5 Live Drive—21/04/2025
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Chris Warburton and Eleanor Oldroyd.
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—21/04/2025 20:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21:06
Newshour—Thousands pay tribute to Pope Francis
The Vatican says he died of stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure
22:00
The World Tonight—The life and legacy of Pope Francis
Tributes have poured in for the pontiff, who has died aged 88.
22:45
BBC News
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.(R)
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—22/04/2025 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06
Big Boss Interview—Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Argentina, the Pope's homeland, has decreed seven days of national mourning
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—22/04/2025 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06
Newsday—World mourns Pope Francis
He died early on Monday from a stroke and heart failure after weeks of poor health











