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 Sunday 11 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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The Many Faces Of...
Alison Steadman
Documentary in which actress Alison Steadman talks about her career, from her earliest appearances on screen. Featuring archive footage and testimony from friends and colleagues.
Yes, Prime Minister
One of Us
The papers of a recently deceased head of MI5 show that he was, at one stage, spying for Russia. Worse still, he was investigated and cleared by a committee headed by Sir Humphrey.
Yes, Prime Minister
Man Overboard
Sir Humphrey must stop Jim supporting a plan to move armed service jobs from the south to the north east to ease unemployment.
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
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
This is BBC Four
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 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: The Masters
Day 1, Part 2
Coverage from the first day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.
Runtime:
3 hr
Shackleton's Cabin
Care and conservation
Given the unique privilege to preserve a relic belonging to his hero Ernest Shackleton, conservation expert Sven Habermann uncovers the history of the renowned Antarctic explorer.
Timeshift
Of Ice and Men
Documentary which looks at why the most inhospitable place on the planet has exerted such a powerful hold on the imagination of explorers, scientists, writers and photographers.
Runtime:
1 hr
Horizon
Antarctica - Ice Station Rescue
Documentary which follows the everyday people battling in the most extreme environment on earth to move Halley VI, a vital polar research station.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 11 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: The Masters, and Shackleton's Cabin. 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 00:50 with Horizon.
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