About this programme
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.
Programme listing
The Context
When is The Context next on TV?
The Context is next on BBC News at 21:00 on Tue 29 Sep 2026.
What channel is The Context on?
The next showing is on BBC News.
Is The Context on TV tonight?
Yes — it is on tonight at 21:00 on BBC News, ending at 21:30.
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What channel?
BBC News
BBC News
Start time
21:00
21:00
Ends
Tue 29 Sep 2026, 21:30
Tue 29 Sep 2026, 21:30
Other airings
Tue 15 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsTue 15 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsWed 16 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsWed 16 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsFri 18 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsFri 18 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsMon 21 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsMon 21 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsTue 22 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsTue 22 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsWed 23 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsWed 23 Sep
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21:00The ContextBBC NewsTue 15 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsWed 16 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsWed 16 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsFri 18 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsFri 18 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsMon 21 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsMon 21 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsTue 22 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsTue 22 Sep
21:30The ContextBBC NewsWed 23 Sep
21:00The ContextBBC NewsWed 23 Sep
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