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 17 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Tue 17 Feb
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:30 AM (12:30 AM UK Time )
12:30 AM
Face the Music — 00:30
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Polly Elwes, Richard Baker and John Julius Norwich. With guest musician Yvonne Minton.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
The Australian Wars — 01:00
Sydney was the first frontier war battleground. No treaty between European occupying forces and the First Nations people meant conflict, and the first recorded massacre followed.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:00 AM
Wild China — 02:00
Documentary series. China's heartland is the centre of a 5,000-year-old civilization and home to the giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey and the golden takin.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:00 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:00
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 30 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
City Scapes — 19:00
New York
Post-war architectural innovations in the Big Apple.
Runtime:
20 min
7:20 PM
Wogan — 19:20
Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin
Kenneth Williams stands in for Terry Wogan, chatting with guests Barbara Windsor and husband Steve Hollings, Stephen Fry and Michael Palin. Music by Hank Marvin & The Shadows.
Runtime:
40 min
8:00 PM
The Kenneth Williams Story: A Reputations Special — 20:00
Documentary exploring Britain's funniest and most complex comic performer, which reveals the painful, personal truths behind the brilliant facade using clips and interviews.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
9:30 PM
Comic Roots — 21:30
Kenneth Williams
Kenneth Williams explores his roots in and around London's St Pancras, where he grew up.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
Storyville — 22:00
The Darkest Web
A Storyville documentary that follows a global team of undercover officers as they penetrate the most hidden corners of the internet to stop those who exploit and harm children.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
11:25 PM
Storyville — 23:25
Mr Nobody Against Putin
A Storyville documentary that follows a Russian schoolteacher as he risks everything to expose rising militarism in his classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 17 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, City Scapes, Wogan, and The Kenneth Williams Story: A Reputations Special. 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 00:55 with Storyville.
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.