Broadcast Prism — Channel 5: 5 News with Dan Walker

Broadcast overview

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A mixed domestic and international bulletin led with Thomas Markle Sr's Florida charge at 2 min 37 s, while crime and royal stories took up much of the early running. Russell Brand and the European hoax bomb threats each got 3 min 15 s, and the longest single item was the Penélope Cruz interview at 5 min 52 s.

Running order

1:28 Thomas Markle appears in Florida court on abuse image charges · 2m 37s
Thomas Markle Sr was charged with one count of possessing child pornography after the FBI arrested him at his Florida care home, and he denies the allegations.
4:05 Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault · 3m 15s
Russell Brand spent his first night in prison after being found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults, and police confirmed two more rape allegations were under investigation.
7:20 No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms · 3m 15s
At least 18 flights across nine countries were affected on the fifth day of hoax bomb threats, and ITN and RTÉ were also targeted, but no explosives were found.
11:42 Sir Mark Rowley backs plan to cut police forces to eight to 10 · 3m 7s
Sir Mark Rowley called for England and Wales's 43 police forces to be cut to around nine super forces and a national service for terrorism, fraud and organised crime.
19:13 Anthony Williams trial: train worker says he was terrorised by knife attacker · 3m 25s
The trial heard how catering manager Samir Zartouni used a frying pan to fend off Anthony Williams, who denies 14 counts of attempted murder in the train attacks.
23:33 Unusually early sudden stratospheric warming weakens polar vortex · 2m 55s
Weather journalist Nathan Rao said this was the earliest recorded sudden stratospheric warming, which can weaken the polar vortex and may bring colder weather about six weeks later.
30:15 Seven arrested after Bonfire Night attacks on Scottish emergency crews · 2m 40s
Police Scotland said seven people were arrested after Bonfire Night disorder in which police, firefighters and ambulance staff were attacked, including a police van set alight in Glasgow.
33:22 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reported to have made thousands subletting Royal Lodge cottages · 3m 45s
It emerged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor made up to £2,000 a month by subletting three cottages at Royal Lodge while living there rent-free, former royal correspondent Jennie Bond said.
43:14 Veteran Darren Hardy discusses PTSD book and urges others to open up · 4m 1s
Darren Hardy, who served 15 years in the British army, discussed his book about PTSD and urged others to open up rather than carry trauma alone.
47:15 Penelope Cruz says La Bola Negra warns against taking rights for granted · 5m 52s
Penélope Cruz said La Bola Negra, an epic queer drama, warns against taking freedom and rights for granted and that many people still cannot be open with their families.

On air

People and organisations this broadcast put on air during its news coverage. The channel's own presenters and reporters are not listed. Names as transcribed.

2:32

US Department of Justice
5:47

Russell Brand, actor and comedian
6:02

Rosamund Urwin, journalist
6:23

Katherine Ryan, comedian
11:59

Mark Rowley, Metropolitan Police Commissioner
19:53

Samir Zartouni, catering manager
21:15

Scott Blecher, passenger
21:52

Michael Gorthorpe, the man seen here holding the toaster
23:44

Nathan Rao, weather journalist
26:39

Darren Hardy, 15 years in the British army
33:38

Jennie Bond, former royal correspondent
47:28

Penelope Cruz, stars in the film
47:34

Gautrico della Fontaine, co-star
47:34

Miguel Bernardeau, co-star

1:28
Story begins Thomas Markle appears in Florida court on abuse image charges
1:56

Claim Thomas Markle appears in Florida court on abuse image charges

Thomas Markle Sr was arrested at his care home in Lakeland, Florida, and charged with one count of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 1:56-2:10
2:38

Claim Thomas Markle appears in Florida court on abuse image charges

The US Department of Justice alleged the material included sexually explicit photographs of Thomas Markle Sr with underage or prepubescent girls.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 2:38-2:51
3:28

Claim Thomas Markle appears in Florida court on abuse image charges

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, said she was deeply distressed and concerned for any children who may have been harmed.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 3:28-3:45
3:52

Claim Thomas Markle appears in Florida court on abuse image charges

The US Department of Justice said Thomas Markle Sr would appear in a Florida court that day.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 3:52-3:59
4:05
Story begins Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
4:29

Claim Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Brand was denied bail and stayed in custody until sentencing.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 4:29-4:45
4:45

Charged quote Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

behind bars, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed rape allegations from two more women are under investigation and the head of the force says similar claims may now surface. We're open to receiving other allegations and given the history of similar examples when celebrities have been found to be sexual predators, I wouldn't be surprised if many, many more come forward.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 4:45-5:03
6:41

Charged quote Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

I think I mean perpetrator of sexual assault. She gave her reaction to Brand's conviction on her podcast. I will never be someone who like dances on graves. There has been some justice. There's a level of relief. But there's grief alongside relief. What if horror of horrors he ain't even done a rape? You can ruin his education.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 6:41-6:47
7:10

Charged quote Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Ex-employers the BBC and Channel 4 have apologised, but not for the first time. Broadcasters face a reckoning about how a celebrity was shielded from scrutiny of his sexual conduct for so long. Catherine Jones, 5 News. Yet more planes have been forced to divert and make emergency landings across Europe because

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 7:10-7:19
7:20
Story begins No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms
7:20

Claim No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms

A series of bomb threats affected multiple flights across Europe: a Rome-bound flight was diverted to Venice and evacuated, at least seven flights were threatened on Tuesday, at least 21 more yesterday, and three were escorted by Hungarian fighter jets today.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 7:20-7:31
8:31

Claim No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms

Media organisations in Ireland and the UK received bomb threats, including ITN and RTE; RTE was evacuated while live on air and no devices were found.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 8:31-8:38
8:52

Claim No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms

Media organisations in Ireland and the UK received bomb threats, including ITN and RTE; RTE was evacuated while live on air and no devices were found.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 8:52-9:03
11:42
Story begins Sir Mark Rowley backs plan to cut police forces to eight to 10
14:49
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19:13
Story begins Anthony Williams trial: train worker says he was terrorised by knife attacker
23:33
Story begins Unusually early sudden stratospheric warming weakens polar vortex
24:24

Claim Unusually early sudden stratospheric warming weakens polar vortex

Sudden stratospheric warming can weaken, wobble, reverse, split or dislodge the polar vortex and disrupt the jet stream, sometimes increasing the chance of colder weather in the UK and Europe, though the link is not automatic and depends on pressure patterns.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 24:24-24:41
25:25

Claim Unusually early sudden stratospheric warming weakens polar vortex

Forecasters are monitoring whether warming becomes a major sudden stratospheric warming event, which if major would be the earliest on record.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 25:25-25:36
26:28
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30:15
Story begins Seven arrested after Bonfire Night attacks on Scottish emergency crews
30:30

Claim Seven arrested after Bonfire Night attacks on Scottish emergency crews

During Bonfire Night disturbances, a police vehicle was set on fire and fireworks were thrown at emergency service vehicles, crews and members of the public.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 30:30-30:44
31:35

Claim Seven arrested after Bonfire Night attacks on Scottish emergency crews

Seven arrests followed Bonfire Night violence in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland.

Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 6 November 2026, 31:35-31:45
33:22
Story begins Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reported to have made thousands subletting Royal Lodge cottages
37:07
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43:14
Story begins Veteran Darren Hardy discusses PTSD book and urges others to open up
47:15
Story begins Penelope Cruz says La Bola Negra warns against taking rights for granted
53:07
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