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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 on Tuesday 02 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Channels
BBC One (BBC1) BBC Two (BBC2) ITV1 Channel 4 Channel 5 ITV2 ITV3 ITV4 E4 Film4 More4 GREAT! movies Sky Arts RTÉ One BBC Three (BBC3) CBeebies BBC News BBC Four BBC ALBA BBC Parliament BBC Scotland CBBC S4C
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Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes

Documentary recalling the life of Alfred Wainwright, the eccentric Lancastrian who created a series of iconic fell-walking books in the 1950s, and his love for the Lake District.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Saving Venice

Water is the essence of Venice
How Venetians are turning to revolutionary engineering, restoration of the natural environment and knowledge from their past in order to save Venice.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Ian Rankin's Hidden Edinburgh

Crime writer Ian Rankin revisits the key locations from the Inspector Rebus books, the hidden Edinburgh into which tourists never venture.
Runtime: 55 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 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

Snooker: UK Championship

Day 4, Evening
Live coverage from day 4 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.
Runtime: 3 hr

The Hidden Children of Ruinerwold Farm

Episode 1
After escaping the family farm, 24-year-old Israel is reunited with his older brothers, Shin and Edino, and sister Mar Jan. Together, they recount their experiences growing up.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

The Hidden Children of Ruinerwold Farm

Episode 2
Allegations of physical and sexual abuse are discussed, and three of the older children decide to visit their father, who is being held in a secure hospital, following a stroke.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues

Rogues Gallery
Sam Willis looks at urban crime, fraud and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues' gallery of charmers, fraudsters and villains.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 02 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: UK Championship, and The Hidden Children of Ruinerwold Farm. 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 00:35 with Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues.

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.

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