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 Friday 13 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Channels
BBC One (BBC1)
BBC Two (BBC2)
ITV1
Channel 4
Channel 5
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
Film4
More4
GREAT! movies
Sky Arts
RTÉ One
BBC Three (BBC3)
CBeebies
BBC News
BBC Four
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Timeshift
A national obsession is explored in this archive-rich look at the evolution of the weather forecast from print via radio to TV and beyond - and at the changing weather itself.
Runtime:
55 min
Great British Railway Journeys
In Coventry, Michael recalls the destruction by the Luftwaffe of the city’s Gothic cathedral in November 1940, before heading to Leamington Spa to visit the Guide Dogs for the Blind National Centre.
Runtime:
30 min
Coastal Path
Paul Rose walks the South West Coast Path. He explores the Jurassic Coast, taking a walk through some two hundred million years of the earth's history.
Runtime:
30 min
Castles: Britain's Fortified History
Sam Willis shows how the castle arrived as an instrument of invasion with the Normans but became a weapon with which unruly barons challenged the Crown.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 min
Top of the Pops
Scott Mills presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1999 and featuring Cartoons, Des'ree, New Radicals, Billie Piper, Mariah Carey, B*Witched and Flat Beat.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 April 1999 and featuring New Radicals, Another Level, Phats & Small, Reef, Catatonia, Eminem and Flat Beat.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring The Dooleys, Generation X, Alan Price, The Pretenders, Lene Lovich, The Skids and Blondie. Dance sequences by Legs & Co.
Runtime:
35 min
Top of the Pops
Simon Mayo and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 February 1987, featuring Level 42, Pepsi & Shirlie, and Aretha Franklin and George Michael.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 June 1976 and featuring Pilot, The New Seekers, Johnny Nash, Lee Garrett, Art Garfunkel, The Real Thing and The Beach Boys.
Runtime:
40 min
Top of the Pops
Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, featuring Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Billy Ocean, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, 5000 Volts and The Real Thing.
Runtime:
35 min
Heartbreakers at the BBC
A selection of classic heartbreaking BBC performances from some of music’s biggest stars, including George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and soul legend Dionne Warwick.
Runtime:
1 hr
Heartbreakers at the BBC
More of the greatest sad songs ever, featuring classic tracks from the likes of Sade, The Righteous Brothers, Toni Braxton and Lewis Capaldi.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 13 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, and Top of the Pops. 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 Heartbreakers at the BBC.
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.