Broadcast Prism — BBC News — Sunday 8 November 2026

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A Krakow shooting treated as far-right terrorism led the bulletin, ahead of Israel's coalition talks. US politics dominated the airtime at six minutes 28 seconds, with Donald Trump's offer of the press secretary job to Dana White and Stephen Miller's promotion to chief of staff. The rest mixed international news with UK domestic items, including Remembrance Sunday, while Egypt's train crash got 36 seconds.

Running order

1:12 Mass shooting in Krakow market square kills six · 4m 14s
Police in Poland said a gunman influenced by far-right ideology killed six people, including a 32-year-old British man, and injured 16 more in Krakow's main market square.
5:26 Israel president expected to pick Gadi Eisenkot to form government · 4m 45s
Israel's president Isaac Herzog formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a coalition, giving him 28 days and a possible 14-day extension.
10:11 At least seven killed and more than 100 injured in Egypt train collision · 36s
A train crash south of Cairo killed at least four people, including a driver, and injured dozens, with several carriages derailed.
10:48 Trump announces post-midterm staffing changes · 6m 28s
Donald Trump offered UFC head Dana White the White House press secretary job after naming Stephen Miller chief of staff and said Republicans would return stronger after midterm losses.
17:16 Lisa Nandy rejects criticism over Erasmus announcement on Remembrance Sunday · 2m 38s
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy rejected Conservative and Reform UK criticism that announcing the UK's return to Erasmus on Remembrance Sunday was disrespectful, saying it would help honour veterans' legacy.
20:02 Russell Brand awaits sentencing as Lisa Nandy warns media abuse persists · 1m 55s
Lisa Nandy told the BBC sexual abuse remained a significant problem in media, as Russell Brand awaited sentencing for rape and sexual assault and police expected more victims.
21:57 King leads Cenotaph silence on Remembrance Sunday · 3m
The King led two minutes of silence at the Cenotaph with senior royals and political leaders, and 10,000 veterans marched past, including only a dozen from the Second World War.
24:57 Millions celebrate Diwali as northern India air pollution concerns persist · 1m 14s
Millions celebrated Diwali with oil lamps, prayers and firecrackers, while concerns grew about air pollution in northern India worsened by seasonal weather and crop burning.

On air

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0:59

Pope Leo, Pope
5:23

Andy Hill
6:22

Gadi Eisenkot, opposition leader
8:55

Isaac Herzog, Israel's president
10:32

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egyptian president
10:57

Donald Trump, President
11:31

Dana White, head of the mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship
11:59

Eric Ham, US political analyst and former congressional staffer
17:16

Lisa Nandy, Culture Secretary
17:54

Culture Department
18:27

Reform UK
18:49

Andy Burnham, Prime Minister

1:12
Story begins Mass shooting in Krakow market square kills six
5:26
Story begins Israel president expected to pick Gadi Eisenkot to form government
7:27

Claim Israel president expected to pick Gadi Eisenkot to form government

Eisenkot could form a minority government relying on support from Arab-led parties.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 7:27-7:32
10:11
Story begins At least seven killed and more than 100 injured in Egypt train collision
10:15

Claim At least seven killed and more than 100 injured in Egypt train collision

A train crash south of Cairo killed at least four people, including the driver, and injured dozens; several carriages derailed and the cause was not yet clear.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 10:15-10:20
10:48
Story begins Trump announces post-midterm staffing changes
17:05

Charged quote Trump announces post-midterm staffing changes

saying that Pete Hegseth will remain in that position. But if Republicans are leading the effort to oust him, I think what that speaks to is a president who continues to be woefully out of touch and who has lost the pulse of his own party. Political analyst Eric Ham. The Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, has rejected claims

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 17:05-17:14
17:16
Story begins Lisa Nandy rejects criticism over Erasmus announcement on Remembrance Sunday
17:49

Claim Lisa Nandy rejects criticism over Erasmus announcement on Remembrance Sunday

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus scheme from January at a reported cost of £570 million.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 17:49-17:54
17:59

Claim Lisa Nandy rejects criticism over Erasmus announcement on Remembrance Sunday

Lisa Nandy rejected criticism of linking the UK's return to the Erasmus scheme with Remembrance Sunday, while the Conservatives and Reform UK criticised the government's claim that restarting Erasmus would honour those who served.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 17:59-18:05
18:56

Claim Lisa Nandy rejects criticism over Erasmus announcement on Remembrance Sunday

The EU was reported to want access to the UK for 150,000 young Europeans, with the UK government thought to be trying to negotiate that number down.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 18:56-19:06
20:02
Story begins Russell Brand awaits sentencing as Lisa Nandy warns media abuse persists
20:18

Claim Russell Brand awaits sentencing as Lisa Nandy warns media abuse persists

Lisa Nandy said cases like Russell Brand's may still be happening today, described them as a wake-up call for the media and entertainment industries, and called on organisations to sign up to CISA.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 20:18-20:26
20:49

Claim Russell Brand awaits sentencing as Lisa Nandy warns media abuse persists

Nandy said some women who contacted her about abuse came from places such as the BBC.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 20:49-20:55
20:58

Claim Russell Brand awaits sentencing as Lisa Nandy warns media abuse persists

The BBC has joined an industry body for whistleblower protection, though more remains to be done.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 20:58-21:07
21:41

Claim Russell Brand awaits sentencing as Lisa Nandy warns media abuse persists

Brand was due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Monday afternoon and had been told to expect a significant jail term.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 21:41-21:47
21:47

Claim Russell Brand awaits sentencing as Lisa Nandy warns media abuse persists

Brand was being investigated over rape claims by two other women.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 21:47-21:52
21:57
Story begins King leads Cenotaph silence on Remembrance Sunday
23:44

Claim King leads Cenotaph silence on Remembrance Sunday

The Queen and the Princess of Wales watched the ceremony from a balcony.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 23:44-23:50
24:39

Claim King leads Cenotaph silence on Remembrance Sunday

About a dozen Second World War veterans were expected to march with the Royal British Legion.

BBC News, 8 November 2026, 24:39-24:45
24:57
Story begins Millions celebrate Diwali as northern India air pollution concerns persist
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