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 10 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Tue 10 Feb

Do We Really Need the Moon? — 00:20

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.

How to Build a Dinosaur — 01:20

Millions of years in the making
Dr Alice Roberts finds out how the experts put dinosaur skeletons back together, with muscles, accurate postures and even, in some cases, the correct skin colour.

Face the Music — 02:20

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

Wild China — 02:50

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

This is BBC Four — 03:50

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 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

Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00

Brandon to Cambridge
Michael Portillo completes his railway journey through the east of England during the postwar period, heading from RAF Lakenheath to the city of Cambridge.
Runtime: 30 min

Remembers... — 19:30

Roy Clarke Remembers... Open All Hours
The recently knighted sitcom writer Roy Clarke looks back on one of his best-loved creations, Open All Hours, and shares his memories of working with two comedy legends.
Runtime: 30 min

Open All Hours — 20:00

Beware of the Dog
Classic sitcom about a miserly shopkeeper. Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog to guard his property.
Runtime: 30 min

Keeping Up Appearances — 20:30

Daddy's Accident
The first episode of the comedy series about fastidious housewife Hyacinth Bucket sees Hyacinth's father have a nasty accident with a milk bottle.
Runtime: 30 min

London: A Tale of Two Cities with Dan Cruickshank — 21:00

Dan Cruickshank follows in the footsteps of chroniclers John Stow and John Strype to explore London in the 17th century, one of the most dramatic times in the city's history.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Secret Science of Sewage — 22:00

George McGavin and Zoe Laughlin investigate the revolutionary science finding vital renewable resources and undiscovered life in sewage.
Runtime: 1 hr

Easter Island Origins — 23:00

Awe-inspiring statues
Documentary exploring how new evidence is challenging everything we thought we knew about Easter Island and the nearly 900 giant stone statues scattered across this remote Pacific island.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 10 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Remembers..., and Open All Hours. 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 00:00 with Easter Island Origins.

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