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 10 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sat 10 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Rod Stewart at the BBC: Volume 2 — 00:05
Another dive into the TV archives for some of Rod Stewart's more recent appearances and some rarely seen BBC performances of his biggest hits from over the years.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:05 AM
Radio 2 Live — 01:05
A selection of hits from Rod's back catalogue, including Gasoline Alley, Angel, In a Broken Dream, The Killing of Georgie, Ooh La La, I Was Only Joking, and Rollin' and Tumblin'.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:05 AM
Top of the Pops — 02:05
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Blockster, The All Seeing I ft Tony Christie, Juliet Roberts, 3 Colours Red, Bryan Adams and Melanie C, and 911.
Runtime:
30 min
2:35 AM
Top of the Pops — 02:35
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 January 1999 and featuring Steps, The All Seeing I ft Jarvis Cocker, TQ, Sebadoh, 911 and The Offspring.
Runtime:
30 min
3:05 AM
Top of the Pops — 03:05
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring Alton Edwards, Mobiles, Shakatak, The Human League, Jon and Vangelis, Meat Loaf and Zoo.
Runtime:
35 min
3:40 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:40
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
5:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
6:58 PM
This is BBC Four — 18:58
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 min
7:00 PM
Yellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer — 19:00
The Wildest Winter
Documentary exploring Yellowstone, one of the most remarkable places on the planet. Kate Humble gets to grips with the science behind winter at Yellowstone.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
The Good Old Days — 20:00
Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme, from the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With Ronnie Corbett, Kenneth McKeller, Rosemary Squires and the Looneys.
Runtime:
45 min
8:45 PM
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 20:45
Eye Witness
Hetty is called on by a pair of worried parents, whose deaf son, Malcolm, has disappeared while out birdwatching. Is foul play at hand?
Runtime:
50 min
9:35 PM
Remembers... — 21:35
Mike Leigh Remembers... Nuts in May
Mike Leigh, icon of British TV and film, looks back on one of his most popular and influential television plays, 1976's classic camping comedy Nuts in May.
Runtime:
15 min
9:50 PM
Play for Today — 21:50
Nuts in May
Director Mike Leigh’s iconic tale of camping holidays and all the hazards involved. Keith and Candice Marie arrive at a Dorset campground for ten nights of idyllic bliss.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
11:10 PM
Arena — 23:10
Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Dramatist Mike Leigh talks to Arena about his work and demonstrates his unique processes of building the characters of his dramas.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 10 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Yellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer, The Good Old Days, and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. 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 Arena.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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