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 Monday 15 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC One (BBC1)
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ITV1
Channel 4
Channel 5
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
Film4
More4
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RTÉ One
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Michael Aspel at the BBC
Michael Aspel looks back on a career that spanned news reading, children’s favourites like Crackerjack and Ask Aspel, along with iconic shows such as This Is Your Life and Antiques Roadshow.
Runtime:
45 min
Ask Aspel with Kate Bush
Michael Aspel presents an episode of the children's request show, first broadcast in 1978 and featuring guest Kate Bush, who performs Kashka from Baghdad.
Runtime:
25 min
This Is Your Life
Michael Aspel springs a surprise on one of the biggest names in show business, actor and comedian Bob Hope.
Runtime:
40 min
Personal Cinema: Maggie Smith
In a programme first broadcast in 1970, Maggie Smith talks to Michael Aspel about her career and chooses scenes from some of her favourite films.
Runtime:
30 min
What We Were Watching
Grace Dent embarks on a televisual trip back in time to December 1995, serving up an irreverent look back at the festive viewing options that faced the nation in the past.
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
Winter Walks
Adrian Chiles
Walking with a 360-degree camera, Adrian Chiles enjoys a seaside stroll around Scarborough, discussing life, the power of his faith and how walking helps him ‘reset’ his mental health.
Runtime:
30 min
Porridge
Christmas Special: No Way Out
Christmas special of the classic sitcom from 1975. The festive season falls upon HMP Slade and finds the inmates planning a jailbreak.
'Allo 'Allo!
The Gateau from the Chateau
Comedy set in occupied France. The Resistance decide that their operations will be inhibited by General von Klinkerhoffen's control of the district.
Runtime:
50 min
One Foot in the Grave
Who's Listening?
Victor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day.
Runtime:
1 hr
Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey
Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind our favourite Christmas carols. From pagan rituals to religious conflicts, French dances and the First World War, carols reflect our history.
Runtime:
1 hr
Storyville
Songs of Earth
A Storyville documentary in which the landscapes of Norway provide the backdrop for this immersive story of a family whose lives are linked intrinsically to their environment.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 15 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Winter Walks, Porridge, and 'Allo 'Allo!. 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 00:30 with Storyville.
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.