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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 Tuesday 13 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Quentin Blake: The Drawing of My Life

The illustrator and author paints scenes from a 70-year-long career, including his work with Roald Dahl. With David Walliams, Joanna Lumley, Peter Capaldi, Ore Oduba and Michael Rosen.
Runtime: 1 hr

Play for Today

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

Arena

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

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 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 3, Part 2
Coverage from the third day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.
Runtime: 3 hr

The Last Battle of the Vikings

Marine archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson tells the story of the Norsemen in Scotland, visiting archaeological sites across Scotland and Norway.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Hunt for Lady Olive and the German Submarine

A maritime mystery
Compelling documentary following the search to discover what happened when a secret Royal Navy Q-ship and a German U-boat allegedly sank each other in battle on a fateful February morning in 1917.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 13 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: The Masters, and The Last Battle of the Vikings. 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 00:00 with The Hunt for Lady Olive and the German Submarine.

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.

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