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 Monday 09 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 09 Feb
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Ibsen — 00:45
Ronald Harwood looks at the founders of modern drama: Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg, George Bernard Shaw and Frank Wedekind. First broadcast in 1984.
Runtime:
1 hr
Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics — 01:45
Dr Helen Czerski examines the extraordinary messages sound waves carry and how they help in understanding the world around us.
Runtime:
1 hr
A Wild Year — 02:45
A look at Pembrokeshire’s wild and rugged coast, where life is defined by the rhythm of the seasons and the power of the sea.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four — 03:45
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
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
Wild China — 19:00
Beyond the Great Wall
From tribes hunting with eagles to the baking deserts of central Asia, the extreme landscapes in northern China mean life is always on the edge.
Runtime:
1 hr
Call My Bluff — 20:00
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Jilly Cooper and Quentin Bell play Patrick Campbell, Lesley-Anne Down and Anthony Valentine in the game of word definitions and deceptions.
Runtime:
30 min
Face the Music — 20:30
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to test their musical wits against Valerie Pitts, Robin Ray and John Julius Norwich. With guest musician Stephen Kovacevich.
Runtime:
30 min
Do We Really Need the Moon? — 21:00
Space scientist and lunar fanatic Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores people's intimate relationship with the moon, a familiar presence in the sky that most take for granted.
Cosmonauts: How Russia Won the Space Race — 22:00
Documentary which maintains that the real pioneers of space exploration were the Soviet cosmonauts, telling the story of how the Russians led us into the space age.
Horizon — 23:30
Mir Mortals
First transmitted in 1998, this is the story of four men who orbited Earth on board the ill-fated Mir space station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 09 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Wild China, Call My Bluff, and Face the Music. 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 00:20 with Horizon.
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.