Live News Schedule Friday 2 January 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—02/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—02/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—02/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—The death of reading
  What do we lose when screens replace books?(R)
6. 02:00
  BBC News—02/01/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 02:06
  The Newsroom—02/01/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—02/01/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 02:32
  Tech Life—Tech Life's look back at 2025
  We bring you Tech Life highlights from a fascinating year in global tech.(R)
10. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
11. 04:00
  BBC News—02/01/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06
  The Newsroom—02/01/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 04:30
  BBC News Summary—02/01/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32
  Heart and Soul—Two families from Sarajevo
  How two families, one Jewish, the other Muslim resuced each other from the horrors of war
15. 05:00
  BBC News—02/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06
  Newsday—Dozens dead in Swiss ski bar fire
  Police say around 40 people died after a fire in a bar in a ski resort in Switzerland.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/01/2026
  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. 10:30
  Americast—What will be the biggest US stories of 2026?
  Our predictions go into a new 2026 time capsule!
5. 11:00
  BBC News—02/01/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 11:06
  The Newsroom—02/01/2026 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 11:30
  BBC News Summary—02/01/2026 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 11:32
  The Global Story—Are conspiracy theories America’s biggest export?
  One British family deals with the devastating consequences of health conspiracies
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 13:00
  World at One—The search continues for victims from the deadly Swiss ski resort fire
  Authorities say at least 40 people have died and many are in hospital seriously injured.
3. 13:45
  Reporter Reads—Why Britain's deer problem is costing millions
  The BBC's NJ Convery investigates why their numbers have rocketed in the last 40 years.
4. 13:55
  Latest News Picks—Radio 4 announcers on the popularity of The Archers
  Some familiar Radio 4 voices explain why, 75 years on, the show is still such a big deal.
5. 14:01
  BBC News—02/01/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06
  Newshour—Swiss fire families face agonising wait
  We have the latest from the investigation into the fire at a ski resort in Switzerland
7. 15:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
8. 16:00
  BBC News—02/01/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 16:06
  BBC OS—Swiss investigators working to identify those killed in bar fire
  Investigators estimate that around 40 people were killed, and 119 others are injured.
10. 17:00
  PM—Swiss authorities say sparklers likely to blame for fire
  Police are still trying to formally identify victims from the fire in a Swiss bar.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—02/01/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Emma Vardy and Nick Eardley.
2. 19:00
  BBC News—02/01/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 19:06
  The Newsroom—02/01/2026 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 19:30
  BBC News Summary—02/01/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 19:32
  Sport Today—2026/01/02 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
6. 20:00
  BBC News—02/01/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 20:06
  Newshour—02/01/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
8. 21:00
  BBC News—02/01/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 21:06
  Newshour—Swiss officials believe that the fatal fire was started by sparklers
  Investigators are looking into the insulation foam used on the ceiling of the venue
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Iran warns against US intervention
  Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticised comments from President Trump
11. 22:45
  Crime Next Door—Who Killed the Shakoors?, 5. Justice for my family
  Dr Abdul Shakoor shares his shock at the discoveries we've uncovered.
12. 23:00
  Stephen Nolan—with Connor Phillips
  Connor Phillips sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—03/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—03/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—03/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—Are conspiracy theories America’s biggest export?
  One British family deals with the devastating consequences of health conspiracies(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—03/01/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 02:32
  Americast—02/01/2026
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
8. 03:00
  BBC News—03/01/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 03:06
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: The Last Picture Show
  The Godfather of Hollywood sound, and making a film for Saddam Hussein(R)
10. 03:50
  Witness History—South Africa's luxury train
  In 1986, South African businessman Rohan Vos decided to launch a vintage railway business(R)
11. 04:00
  BBC News—03/01/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06
  Unexpected Elements—An episode inspired by our listeners
  In this special programme, we revisit our listeners’ favourite topics and then dig deeper(R)
13. 05:00
  BBC News—03/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06
  The Newsroom—03/01/2026 05:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 05:30
  BBC News Summary—03/01/2026 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32
  Americast—02/01/2026
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

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