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 25 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sun 25 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
Robert Burns: The People's Poet — 00:00
Andrew O'Hagan travels through the landscape of modern Scotland in a poetic journey to the places that inspired Robert Burns and to discover the story of his wild, dramatic life.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
1:30 AM
Yes, Prime Minister — 01:30
Official Secrets
Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker's predecessor decides to publish his memoirs, the PM tries to suppress a chapter in which he appears unfavourably.
2:00 AM
Yes, Prime Minister — 02:00
A Diplomatic Incident
Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker discovers the French are planning some dirty tricks to get political advantage, the PM turns the tables on them.
2:30 AM
Meet the Ancestors — 02:30
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
3:00 AM
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 03:00
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
3:50 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:50
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 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
Inside Classical — 19:00
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at 90
To mark the orchestra's birthday, Sir Stephen Hough plays Grieg's Piano Concerto, Ayanna Witter-Johnson has written a new piece, and there’s a performance of Michael Tippett’s A Child of Our Time.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
9:05 PM
Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry — 21:05
Experts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry, an artefact which, despite its fame, has remained shrouded in mystery.
10:05 PM
Ibsen — 22:05
Ghosts
The 1987 adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play explores the hypocrisy of middle-class Victorian society.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
11:50 PM
Ibsen — 23:50
Summer in Gossensass
From 1964, a documentary about the sixty-second year in the life of the great Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 25 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Inside Classical, Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry, and Ibsen. 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 00:50 with Ibsen.
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.