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A domestic-led bulletin was led and dominated by Russell Brand's conviction and custody, which took 8 minutes 45 seconds, about a third of the 26 minutes 38 seconds of listed airtime. The rest mixed UK news with US politics, European flight hoaxes and sport. Married at First Sight was the longest item after Brand at 4 minutes 31 seconds.

Running order

1:39 Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault · 8m 45s
Russell Brand was convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults against four women, remanded in custody for Monday sentencing and investigated over two further rape claims.
10:24 Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow · 3m 9s
The Bank of England raised its base rate from 3.75% to 4%, the first rise in more than three years, and warned another increase was likely.
13:33 Democratic midterm wins and Newsom death row commutations · 2m 42s
After Democratic midterm gains, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced impeachment pressure while California Governor Gavin Newsom commuted all state death sentences to life without parole.
16:15 Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years · 2m 20s
The Court of Appeal increased Vikram Digwa's minimum term for murdering Henry Nowak from 21 to 25 years, ruling the original sentence unduly lenient.
18:35 Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms · 2m 56s
At least 21 European flights were disrupted by bomb threats for the second time in three days, with no explosives found and a group claiming some hoaxes.
21:31 Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review · 4m 31s
Channel 4 cancelled Married at First Sight UK after an independent review into BBC allegations of rape and a non-consensual sex act, though the review found no Ofcom breach.
27:55 Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football at 41 · 2m 15s
Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football at 41 with a men's record 146 goals and 234 caps, after being suspended last month for walking out on his team.

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.

3:27

Metropolitan Police
9:33

BBC
12:11

Andrew Bailey, Governor
17:56

Court of Appeal
20:26

Heidi Alexander, Transport Secretary
23:09

Shona Manderson, the only woman who was identified

1:39
Story begins Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
10:24
Story begins Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% and warns more may follow
13:33
Story begins Democratic midterm wins and Newsom death row commutations
13:33

Claim Democratic midterm wins and Newsom death row commutations

Democratic midterm victories increased pressure on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, with political opponents planning to target him in Congress.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 5 November 2026, 13:33-13:41
13:50

Claim Democratic midterm wins and Newsom death row commutations

Gavin Newsom commuted all California death sentences to life imprisonment without parole, saying he opposed the death penalty and did not want anyone executed.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 5 November 2026, 13:50-13:59
14:33

Claim Democratic midterm wins and Newsom death row commutations

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie said he intended to introduce articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth as quickly as next week.

BBC One, BBC News and Weather, 5 November 2026, 14:33-14:42
16:15
Story begins Court of Appeal raises Henry Nowak killer's minimum term to 25 years
18:35
Story begins Hoax bomb threats disrupt European flights and newsrooms
21:31
Story begins Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after safeguarding review
27:55
Story begins Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football at 41

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