BBC One Highlights: May 17, 2026

Here’s a guide to BBC One’s schedule for May 17, 2026, featuring news, sports, and entertainment in London time (BST). All program times are converted from UTC to BST (British Summer Time), which applies in May 2026. The day offers a well-rounded mix of content for diverse viewing preferences.

Morning: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM BST

• Breakfast (6:00 AM to 8:25 AM BST): The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC’s Breakfast team.
• MOTD: FA Cup Highlights (8:25 AM to 9:00 AM BST): Highlights of the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City from Wembley Stadium.
• Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM BST): The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.
• Politics London (10:00 AM to 10:30 AM BST): The latest political news, interviews and debate.
• Minions (10:30 AM to 11:55 AM BST): Minions Kevin, Stuart and Bob land the job of sidekicks to supervillain Scarlet Overkill. [2015] [S,AD]
• Zog (Film) (11:55 AM to 12:20 PM BST): A family film based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a keen young dragon in his first years at Dragon School. [S,AD]

Afternoon: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM BST

• Zog (12:20 PM to 12:30 PM BST): A Friend for Fergus. Zog and the doctors want to find Fergus a friend to cure his loneliness. Boom, Twiggy and Mara all try to be his new pal. [S,AD]
• Zog (12:30 PM to 12:45 PM BST): Zog’s Crash Landing. Zog is too scared to fly after a bad crash landing, so Boom helps the doctors as their ambulance. Zog must overcome his fear and get back to the team. [S,AD]
• BBC News (12:45 PM to 12:55 PM BST): The latest national and international news from the BBC.
• Weather for the Week Ahead (12:55 PM to 1:00 PM BST): Detailed weather forecast.
• Songs of Praise: Caring Matters (1:00 PM to 1:35 PM BST): The Rev Kate Bottley explores the joys and challenges of being a carer by joining a special train that aims to give a fun day out for people living with dementia and their carers.
• Points of View (1:35 PM to 1:50 PM BST): Viewers have their say on the BBC’s television shows. Email your thoughts to pov@bbc.co.uk.
• Bargain Hunt (1:50 PM to 2:35 PM BST): Today’s episode comes from Ardingly in West Sussex. Kate Bliss and Gary Pe guide the teams, and presenter Eric Knowles learns how lightweight baskets called trugs are made. [S,AD]
• The Americas (2:35 PM to 3:15 PM BST): Wild and urban worlds intersect in unexpected ways along North America’s Atlantic coast. [S,AD]
• The Americas (3:15 PM to 4:00 PM BST): A look at Mexico, a land where the unexpected unfolds. [S,AD]
• BBC News (4:00 PM to 4:15 PM BST): The latest national and international news from the BBC.
• BBC London News (4:15 PM to 4:20 PM BST): The latest news, sport and weather from London.
• Weather (4:20 PM to 4:25 PM BST): The latest weather forecast.

Evening: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM BST

• Women’s Six Nations: France v England (4:25 PM to 7:15 PM BST): France take on reigning champions England in the final match of the Women’s Six Nations.
• Antiques Roadshow (7:15 PM to 8:15 PM BST): The roadshow comes from Belfast’s Botanic Gardens, where treasures include a commemorative Titanic teddy and the dress medals of one of the founding members of the SAS.
• Death Valley (8:15 PM to 9:00 PM BST): A man is found dead while he is meant to be serving community service. After some time apart, Janie and John must come together and get creative in order to crack the case. [S,AD]
• The Cage (9:00 PM to 10:00 PM BST): Matty and Leanne are pulled in different directions, and Gary’s money laundering unravels at a tense casino night. Contains strong language. [S,AD]

Late Night: 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM BST (May 17)

• BBC News and Weather (10:00 PM to 10:25 PM BST): The latest national and international news from the BBC.
• BBC London News (10:25 PM to 10:30 PM BST): The latest news, sport and weather from London.
• Match of the Day (10:30 PM to 11:55 PM BST): Gabby Logan presents highlights from seven games, including Newcastle v West Ham, on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season.
• Wayne Rooney Meets Jordan Pickford (11:55 PM to 12:15 AM BST): Wayne Rooney chats to Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
• Weather for the Week Ahead (12:15 AM to 12:20 AM BST): Detailed weather forecast.

Overnight: 12:20 AM to 6:00 AM BST (May 18)

• BBC News (12:20 AM to 6:00 AM BST): BBC One joins the BBC’s rolling news channel for a night of news.

This schedule provides a balanced mix of content for viewers interested in news, sports, and family entertainment. The FA Cup highlights and Women’s Six Nations match are must-sees for sports fans, while the Minions film and Zog series offer engaging family content. Late-night drama and news cater to viewers seeking evening entertainment. Note that times reflect London (BST) and include programming that crosses into May 18 for overnight coverage.