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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John le Carre: The Secret Centre
Nigel Williams presents a documentary about spies, in fact and fiction, talking to author John le Carre, whose name is synonymous with espionage, about his extraordinary life.
Runtime:
1 hr
Blue Planet II
Oceans of Wonder
This extended special of the nature documentary series journeys from the equator to the unexplored depths, meeting the best-loved characters from the series.
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, with the help of the world’s most powerful telescope, ventures through the Milky Way and into the universe beyond, on the hunt for alien worlds.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 min
This is BBC Four
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
This is BBC Four
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 min
TOTP2
New Year Special
Steve Wright with the perfect new year playlist, featuring performances by The Three Degrees, Elton John, Blondie, Lionel Richie, The Bee Gees, Madonna and Kylie Minogue.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Talking Pictures
Jaws
Celia Imrie dives into the BBC’s archives to tell the behind-the-scenes story of Steven Spielberg’s classic aquatic horror, Jaws.
Runtime:
45 min
Jaws
You'll never go in the water again...
When a great white shark begins preying on humans off the beaches of New England, a police chief, a shark expert and a grizzled fisherman head out on a perilous journey to hunt the creature down.
Runtime:
2 hr
Jaws 2
One good bite deserves another
The holiday resort of Amity is preparing for the big summer rush of tourists. Just when they thought it was safe to go back in the water, a giant, man-eating shark appears.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 31 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, TOTP2, Talking Pictures, and Jaws. 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 00:50 with Jaws 2.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.