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 Maryโ€™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.
Runtime: 35 min i Available on iPlayer
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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.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:20 with Yes, Prime Minister.

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