BBC News at Five | |
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Created by | BBC News |
Presented by | Huw Edwards |
Theme music composer | David Lowe |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Production locations | Studio A or C, Broadcasting House, London |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | BBC News |
Release | 3 April 2006 13 March 2020 | –
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The BBC News at Five was an hour-long daily news programme which was broadcast at 5:00 pm on BBC News between 2006 and 2020. The programme was fronted by Huw Edwards, who at the time was the BBC's lead presenter for major breaking news. Gavin Esler or Jane Hill presented the show on a Friday. The show includes a detailed look at the news, as well as analysis with guests and sport and weather updates.
The programme was placed on an indefinite hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The final edition of the BBC News at Five was broadcast on 13 March 2020.