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 Saturday 13 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Fern Britton Meets...
Fern talks to Dionne Warwick about her life and career, including her trailblazing battle against racism, the death of her cousin Whitney Houston and her enduring faith.
Runtime:
1 hr
Sounds of the 70s 2
Performances from the kings and queens of soul, including Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, The Stylistics and Gil Scott-Heron.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 November 1998 and featuring East 17, Steps, James, Pras, Robbie Williams, Madonna, Stereophonics and Cher.
Runtime:
35 min
Top of the Pops
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 November 1998 and featuring Steps, The Corrs, Vengaboys, Sash! feat Shannon, Ruff Driverz, Five and Cher.
Runtime:
25 min
Top of the Pops
Gary Davies, Bruno Brookes and Anthea Turner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1988 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Cliff Richard and Enya.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 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
Jackanory Gold
Judi Dench with The Tailor of Gloucester
Judi Dench reads the classic story of The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter.
Runtime:
15 min
Jackanory
Looking-Glass House
Alan Bennett reads the first instalment in a classic, seven-part Jackanory series devoted to Lewis Carroll's much-loved story of Alice's Adventures through the Looking Glass.
Runtime:
10 min
All Creatures Great and Small
Old Dogs, New Tricks
James is not pleased when, under Mrs Pumphrey's relentless pressure, Siegfried accepts that Tricki Woo should stay at Skeldale.
Runtime:
50 min
All Creatures Great and Small
Hampered
Mrs Pumphrey's great-niece Angela comes to stay, and Tristan starts to take an unprecedented interest in Tricki-Woo's diet.
Runtime:
50 min
All Creatures Great and Small
Promises to Keep
'Our Gracie' is treated for a mild skin disorder, and the partners attend a wedding.
Runtime:
50 min
Mystery Road: Origin
Episode 3
Ordered off the investigation, but still probing, Jay finds that family takes many forms, while a murder from Mary’s past stirs anger.
Runtime:
55 min
Mystery Road: Origin
Episode 4
A confessed killer is in jail, but there are doubts they are truly guilty. Jay links Jack to a corporate fraud, and Max faces a new 'Ned Kelly'.
Runtime:
55 min
Yes, Prime Minister
A Victory for Democracy
Classic sitcom about a beleaguered PM. Jim Hacker begins to wonder whether the government runs the Foreign Office, or vice versa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 13 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Jackanory Gold, Jackanory, and All Creatures Great and Small. 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 00:20 with Yes, Prime Minister.
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.