BBC News Special
BBC News Special is a TV show on BBC1. Live coverage of breaking stories and special reports from BBC News. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 7 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.
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BBC News Special
As a heatwave hits the UK and Western Europe, Christian Fraser has live coverage, analysis from BBC editors and expert forecasters, and we answer your questions.
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Reaction and analysis from BBC News as Keir Starmer announces he will resign as prime minister and Labour leader.
Reaction and analysis from BBC News as Keir Starmer announces he will resign as prime minister and Labour leader.
February 2026
Clive Myrie presents special news coverage as the US and Israel launch strikes on Iran.
November 2025
Two-Minute Silence of BBC News Special was added on Tuesday 11 November 2025. BBC News Special is a TV show on BBC1. Live coverage of breaking stories and special reports from BBC News.
August 2025
Two-Minute Silence of BBC News Special was added on Friday 15 August 2025. BBC News Special is a TV show on BBC1. Live coverage of breaking stories and special reports from BBC News.