BBC World Service Brexit coverage, April 10-11- UPDATED

European leaders are due to meet in Brussels on Wednesday, April 10 – just two days before Britain might leave the E.U. – pending a last-minute decision on the way forward for both Britain and Europe. BBC World Service will provide coverage throughout the visit.

Updated details for April 10-11:

Wednesday, April 10:

  • 3:06-4:59 p.m. ET: Special two-hour edition of Newshour, with Ritula Shah presenting from a special European Council in Brussels, and with Tim Franks presenting in London. The EU27 leaders meet to discuss the latest developments on Brexit – will they offer the U.K. an extension to the notice to leave the E.U. or will Britain be forced to leave this week?
  • 6:06-6:59 p.m. ET: Extended edition of The Newsroom.
  • 7:06-7:29 p.m. ET: Extra edition of The Newsroom.
  • 7:32-7:59 pm ET: Repeat broadcast of Click.

Thursday, April 11:

  • 1:06-1:59 a.m. ET: Newsday provides coverage with Ben James co-presenting from Brussels.
  • 3:06-3:29 a.m. ET: Newsday coverage continues, with Ben James in Brussels.

Programming details are subject to change as news breaks, and the BBC will cover proceedings as they happen.

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While the U.K.’s departure date from the E.U. remains tenuous, audiences can continue to expect the most thorough, in-depth coverage, context and analysis from the BBC World Service.