Why is BBC News not on at 10pm? Reason for change - and what time it is on

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com 
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Visit Shots! now
BBC News is not on at 10pm tonight - because of The Traitors 🚨
  • BBC viewers are being warned of a major change to the TV schedule.
  • Due to the final of The Traitors, BBC News will not air at 10pm tonight.
  • It has been moved to a later time - find out when.

If you are tuning in to BBC One at 10pm expecting to get the latest update from the news, you are in for a surprise tonight. It has been pushed back to later in the evening.

In a rare move, the BBC News at 10pm will air after the conclusion of The Traitors: Uncloaked tonight (January 24). The broadcaster is airing a bumper length episode for the final of its blockbuster hit.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The Traitors last episode for 2025 has also moved around on the BBC schedule - so viewers could get caught out by that. Remind yourself of who is in the final before it starts tonight.

Find out why BBC News at 10pm is not airing at its usual time - and when it will be on. Here’s all you need to know:

Why is BBC News not on at 10pm tonight?

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
BBC News is not on at 10pm on January 24.BBC News is not on at 10pm on January 24.
BBC News is not on at 10pm on January 24. | Leon Neal/Getty Images

For unaware viewers, it is the final of season three of The Traitors tonight. Due to the popularity of the blockbuster show, the BBC has rejigged the schedule for this evening.

Its companion show - The Traitors: Uncloaked - has been promoted to BBC One from BBC Two and it will air directly after. It is scheduled to start at 9.40pm and has resulted in BBC News at 10pm being pushed back.

The late news broadcast will not be airing at 10pm tonight - if you switch on at that time you will find Uncloaked airing instead. It will be pushed back to later in the evening.

Best streaming deals for you right now

Get your favourite shows for less with these hand-picked offers. (Contains affiliate links)

Now TV: Access to Sky's award winning shows such as Lockerbie and Brassic. Currently £6.99 a month (was £9.99). Get the deal here.

Disney+: £4.99 a month gets you access to Only Murders in the Building, Welcome to Wrexham and the whole of the Marvel and Star Wars universes. Click here.

Amazon Prime Video: Clarkson's Farm, Day of the Jackal and Dune: Prophecy are all on Prime. 30-day free trial, then £8.99 a month. Click here.

Apple TV: The home of Slow Horses and a growing roster of quality shows including Silo, Severance and Bad Sisters. Seven days free, then £8.99 a month. Click here.

What time is BBC News at 10pm tonight?

Instead of airing at 10pm, as is its usual slot, the BBC News will start at 10.25pm. It will follow the conclusion of The Traitors: Uncloaked, which starts at 9.40pm and runs for 45 minutes - causing the news to be pushed back tonight.

Related topics:

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.

News you can trust since 1873
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice