BBC News launches YouTube channel; Russian gymnasts denied visas

The channel is aimed at digitally native younger audiences in the UK and the US; the BBC is now just one more tab.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Coffee Talk
Published 7:37 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by BBC: “BBC News channel launches on YouTube for viewers in UK and US”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:37 AM ET on Coffee Talk, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLet's lighten the mood, because the BBC News channel is now on YouTube, expanding to viewers across the UK and US as part of their push to reach younger audiences.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStop it. The BBC, with the thumbnails and the little red subscribe button? I'm picturing a newsreader saying, smash that like button, terribly sorry.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'd subscribe just for the accent. I'm giving this one four good boys out of five, a very well-groomed spaniel.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA spaniel? I'm saying five, and it's a Great Dane in a waistcoat.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA Great Dane. You can't just bring a bigger dog to the party.