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 24 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sat 24 Jan
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In Concert — 00:25
Music concert from 1971 featuring American singer-songwriter James Taylor, with a special guest appearance by Carole King.
Runtime:
45 min
Carole King: Home Again - Live in Central Park — 01:10
Never-before-released footage of Carole King’s triumphant 1973 homecoming concert on the Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
Carole King and Her Songs at the BBC — 02:30
This celebration of the best of Carole King features a collection of irresistible performances from her and other great artists, taken from a selection of BBC shows from over the decades.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four — 03:30
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
This is BBC Four — 18:58
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 min
Meet the Ancestors — 19:00
Warrior
Archaeologist Julian Richards visits a team working on one of the most impressive Anglo-Saxon graveyards ever discovered, on a US air force base in Suffolk.
Runtime:
30 min
The Flying Gardener — 19:30
Hampshire Garden
Chris Beardshaw visits Hampshire to find out the best way to get summer colour into the garden.
Runtime:
20 min
The Good Old Days — 19:50
Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme from the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. Featuring Beryl Reid, Roy Castle, Lorna Dallas, Gino Donati and the Valla Bertini.
Runtime:
45 min
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 20:35
Widdershins
A letter informs Robert that his Uncle Albert has been found dead from an apparent suicide. Hetty finds the circumstances suspicious and begins to suspect witchcraft was involved.
Runtime:
50 min
Blackshore — 21:25
Episode 3
The murder victim's daughter is missing, and Fia is in a race against time. A press conference erupts into allegations of her father’s involvement in another case 20 years ago.
Runtime:
55 min
Blackshore — 22:20
Episode 4
As past and present merge, Fia uncovers the facts behind the abuse of young women in the town. The discovery of a body in the lake points to a dark collusion.
Runtime:
50 min
Angelou on Burns — 23:10
A kindred spirit
African American writer and poet Maya Angelou visits Burns Country in Scotland, where she enjoys performances of Burns's songs and poems as well as reading one of her own works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 24 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Meet the Ancestors, The Flying Gardener, and The Good Old Days. 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 Angelou on Burns.
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.