Broadcast Prism — BBC One: BBC News — Saturday 7 November 2026

Broadcast overview

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A mixed bulletin led by Michel Barnier's warning that the UK could not rejoin the EU a la carte, which got the longest single treatment at 3 minutes 44 seconds. The EU relationship set the agenda, while Thomas Markle's charge took 2 minutes 58 seconds, the Pope's Latin America tour 2 minutes 48 seconds and Russian attacks on Ukraine 1 minute 24 seconds.

Running order

0:21 Michel Barnier warns UK cannot rejoin EU a la carte · 3m 44s
Michel Barnier told the BBC the UK could not pick and choose single market freedoms or keep the British rebate, after Andy Burnham raised rejoining as a long-term option.
4:05 Russian missile and drone attacks cut power in five Ukrainian regions · 1m 24s
Ukraine said Russian ballistic missile and drone attacks overnight cut power in five regions and injured several people, with Dan Johnson reporting from Kyiv that snow had left people vulnerable.
5:29 Thomas Markle released on bail under electronic monitoring after abuse image charge · 2m 58s
Thomas Markle, 82, was charged in Florida with possessing child sexual abuse images and released under home detention with electronic tagging after denying the claims.
8:50 Pope Leo begins Latin America tour after surgery · 2m 48s
Pope Leo arrived in Uruguay three weeks after lung cancer surgery to begin his sixth international tour, which will also visit Argentina and Peru.

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1:19

Michel Barnier, former French prime minister and Brexit negotiator

0:21
Story begins Michel Barnier warns UK cannot rejoin EU a la carte
1:05

Claim Michel Barnier warns UK cannot rejoin EU a la carte

The prime minister will set out long-term options likely including rejoining the single market or customs union and re-adopting freedom of movement.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 1:05-1:11
1:19

Claim Michel Barnier warns UK cannot rejoin EU a la carte

Michel Barnier said the UK could not rejoin the EU through a single-market a la carte arrangement.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 1:19-1:23
2:21

Claim Michel Barnier warns UK cannot rejoin EU a la carte

Barnier said the British rebate would be off the table.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 2:21-2:25
4:05
Story begins Russian missile and drone attacks cut power in five Ukrainian regions
4:05

Claim Russian missile and drone attacks cut power in five Ukrainian regions

Russian overnight missile and drone attacks caused power cuts in five Ukrainian regions and damaged energy facilities, injuring several people.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 4:05-4:15
5:21

Claim Russian missile and drone attacks cut power in five Ukrainian regions

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks were part of Russia's preparation for a round of negotiations.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 5:21-5:26
5:29
Story begins Thomas Markle released on bail under electronic monitoring after abuse image charge
8:50
Story begins Pope Leo begins Latin America tour after surgery
8:50

Claim Pope Leo begins Latin America tour after surgery

Pope Leo is beginning a lengthy trip to Latin America three weeks after surgery for lung cancer.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 8:50-9:01
9:09

Claim Pope Leo begins Latin America tour after surgery

Large crowds gathered or were expected for the Pope's mass in Uruguay, with live pictures showing his convoy heading to the service.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 9:09-9:19
9:20

Claim Pope Leo begins Latin America tour after surgery

It was his sixth international tour since becoming Pope.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 9:20-9:24
9:55

Claim Pope Leo begins Latin America tour after surgery

Pope Leo is beginning a lengthy trip to Latin America three weeks after surgery for lung cancer.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 9:55-10:03
11:11

Claim Pope Leo begins Latin America tour after surgery

Before becoming Pope Leo, Robert Prevost spent many years as a priest in Peru.

BBC One, BBC News, 7 November 2026, 11:11-11:18

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