BBC Four TV Guide

BBC Four dives into culture, history, arts and world cinema with thoughtful documentaries, acclaimed drama and curated film seasons. See what's on BBC Four today with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Winter Walks

Walking along the banks of the River Cover and exploring the historic ruins of Wensleydale, the Rev Kate Bottley speaks frankly about her faith on a Winter Walk through Yorkshire.

Runtime: 30 min

Cumbria's Red Squirrels

Beautiful and heartbreaking

Film following Cumbria's red squirrels throughout the seasons and revealing the work of some of the many people who ensure they continue to thrive and survive.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Timeshift

Lucie Green looks back through Britain's most dramatic weather history and sees how our reactions helped forge a weather science that today allows us to predict the worst extremes.

Runtime: 1 hr

Natural World

Documentary. A look at Iceland through the eyes of the animals and people that have made this wild island home. The constant volcanic threat boils over in this explosive year.

Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 2 hr

This is BBC Four

Daily from 7.00pm.

Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 2 min

Winter Walks

Nihal Arthanayake

BBC presenter and radio host Nihal Arthanayake explores coast and countryside around the Cumbria and Lancashire border, embracing moments of solitude and reflection along the way.

Runtime: 30 min

University Challenge

University of Bristol v University of Cardiff

Graduates of the University of Bristol play former students of Cardiff in the final heat. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Runtime: 30 min

Bletchley Park: Codebreaking's Forgotten Genius

Documentary looking at Gordon Welchman, a codebreaker crucial to the allies defeating the Nazis in World War II. Filmed extensively at Bletchley Park.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Talking Pictures

Psycho

Celia Imrie takes a journey in the BBC’s archives to tell the story of one of the most acclaimed films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s groundbreaking 1960 horror, Psycho.

Runtime: 40 min

Psycho

Absconding with $40,000 of her employer's money, Marion Crane stops at a lonely motel run by Norman Bates, an intense young man living in the remote mansion with his domineering mother.

Runtime: 1 hr 45 min

Judgment at Nuremberg

Stanley Kramer's Oscar-winning epic

Four eminent German judges are accused of crimes against humanity in Stanley Kramer’s acclaimed film, which tackles some of the most sensitive questions about the Nazi holocaust.

Runtime: 2 hr 55 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 11 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Winter Walks, University Challenge, and Bletchley Park: Codebreaking's Forgotten Genius. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC Four live?

You can watch BBC Four live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.

When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 02:20 with Judgment at Nuremberg.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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