BBC News Middle East Schedule Wednesday 12 August 2026

Middle East Schedule

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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 06:30GMT
  Business Today—12/08/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
3. 06:55GMT
  Tech Now—15/07/2026
  Tech Now explores the latest innovations and technologies shaping our lives.(R)
4. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
6. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
8. 08:55GMT
  Tech Now—15/07/2026
  Tech Now explores the latest innovations and technologies shaping our lives.(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
10. 09:30GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
11. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
12. 10:30GMT
  Business Today—12/08/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
13. 10:45GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
14. 10:55GMT
  Tech Now—15/07/2026
  Tech Now explores the latest innovations and technologies shaping our lives.(R)
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News Now—12/08/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Now—12/08/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News Now—12/08/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
2. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Now—12/08/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
3. 12:55GMT
  Tech Now—15/07/2026
  Tech Now explores the latest innovations and technologies shaping our lives.(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News Now—12/08/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
5. 13:30GMT
  Business Today - NYSE Opening Bell—12/08/2026
  The latest business news from New York and around the world.
6. 13:45GMT
  BBC News Now—12/08/2026
  All the big stories, live as they happen, presented by Lucy Hockings.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—Solar Eclipse Live
  Live build-up to the solar eclipse from the BBC's teams around the world and across the UK
8. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—Solar Eclipse Live
  Live build-up to the solar eclipse from the BBC's teams around the world and across the UK
9. 15:30GMT
  Business Today—12/08/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
10. 15:45GMT
  BBC News—Solar Eclipse Live
  Live build-up to the solar eclipse from the BBC's teams around the world and across the UK
11. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—Solar Eclipse Live
  Live coverage as the solar eclipse passes over Iceland, Greenland and the Arctic Ocean.
12. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—Solar Eclipse Live
  Live coverage as the solar eclipse is seen from the UK.
Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—Solar Eclipse Live
  Live coverage as the solar eclipse is visible from Portugal and parts of northern Spain.
2. 19:00GMT
  The Context USA—12/08/2026
  Special coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term.
3. 19:30GMT
  The Context USA—12/08/2026
  Special coverage from Washington DC and London, focusing on President Trump's second term.
4. 20:00GMT
  The Context—12/08/2026
  A regular panel of guests discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
5. 20:30GMT
  The Context—12/08/2026
  A regular panel of guests discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
6. 20:55GMT
  Tech Now—15/07/2026
  Tech Now explores the latest innovations and technologies shaping our lives.(R)
7. 21:00GMT
  BBC World News America—12/08/2026
  The BBC presents in-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day.
8. 21:30GMT
  Newsnight—12/08/2026
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall.
9. 22:00GMT
  BBC World News America—12/08/2026
  The BBC presents in-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day.
10. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—12/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
11. 23:30GMT
  Talking Business—07/08/2026
  Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.(R)
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—13/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 00:30GMT
  AI Decoded—What Jobs Will AI Leave Us?
  AI Decoded explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  Newsday—13/08/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
4. 01:30GMT
  Business Today—13/08/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
5. 01:45GMT
  BBC Sport—13/08/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.
6. 02:00GMT
  Newsday—13/08/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
7. 02:30GMT
  Business Today—13/08/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
8. 02:45GMT
  BBC Sport—13/08/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  Newsday—13/08/2026
  Live from Singapore, the latest international news from the BBC.
10. 03:30GMT
  Business Today—13/08/2026
  The latest business news from Singapore and around the world.
11. 03:45GMT
  BBC Sport—13/08/2026
  A round-up of the day's sporting action.(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—13/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
13. 04:30GMT
  Business Today—13/08/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
14. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—13/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
15. 05:30GMT
  Business Today—13/08/2026
  The latest business news from London and around the world.
16. 05:55GMT
  Talking Movies—13/08/2026
  Talking Movies' weekly report in which Tom Brook and his team explore the world of cinema.