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 Fri 30 Oct 2026.
What channel is The Context on?
The next showing is on BBC News.
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What channel?
BBC News
BBC News
Start time
21:00
21:00
Ends
Fri 30 Oct 2026, 21:30
Fri 30 Oct 2026, 21:30
Other airings
Fri 16 Oct
21:00The ContextBBC NewsFri 16 Oct
21:30The ContextBBC NewsMon 19 Oct
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21:30The ContextBBC NewsTue 20 Oct
21:00The ContextBBC NewsTue 20 Oct
21:30The ContextBBC NewsWed 21 Oct
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21:30The ContextBBC NewsFri 23 Oct
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21:30The ContextBBC NewsMon 26 Oct
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21:00The ContextBBC NewsFri 16 Oct
21:30The ContextBBC NewsMon 19 Oct
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21:30The ContextBBC NewsTue 20 Oct
21:00The ContextBBC NewsTue 20 Oct
21:30The ContextBBC NewsWed 21 Oct
21:00The ContextBBC NewsWed 21 Oct
21:30The ContextBBC NewsFri 23 Oct
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21:30The ContextBBC NewsMon 26 Oct
21:00The ContextBBC NewsMon 26 Oct
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