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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 20 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Fri 20 Feb

12:45 AM

Great British Railway Journeys — 00:45

Michael visits the fairy-tale castle of Eastnor at the foot of the Malvern Hills, before heading to the Severn Estuary and Filton, the centre of Britain's postwar aviation industry.
Runtime: 30 min
1:15 AM

Gareth Edwards’s Great Welsh Adventure — 01:15

Sir Gareth and wife Maureen get a castle to themselves for a night – perfect to mark their 49th wedding anniversary. Also, they go wildlife spotting and get competitive at golf in Tenby.
Runtime: 30 min
1:45 AM

City Scapes — 01:45

Post-war architectural innovations in the Big Apple.
Runtime: 20 min
2:05 AM

Talking Pictures — 02:05

Celia Imrie tells the story behind one of the most groundbreaking and influential films of the sixties, 1967's Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.
Runtime: 30 min
2:35 AM

Castles: Britain's Fortified History — 02:35

Sam Willis tells the story of the English ruler who left the most indelible mark on the castle, Edward I, as he turned it into an instrument of colonisation.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:35 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:35

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 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

Top of the Pops — 19:00

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 April 1999 and featuring Phats & Small, TLC, The Cranberries, New Radicals and Martine McCutcheon.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Top of the Pops — 19:30

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 April 1999 and featuring Whitney Houston, Phats & Small, Electronic, Honeyz, Suede, TLC and Martine McCutcheon.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Top of the Pops — 20:00

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring Shakin' Stevens, Blondie, The Beat, The Buggles, The Tourists, Fern Kinney, The Ramones, Iron Maiden and Kenny Rogers.
Runtime: 35 min
8:35 PM

Top of the Pops — 20:35

Janice Long and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 February 1986. Featuring Paul Hardcastle, Diana Ross, Depeche Mode and Public Image Limited.
Runtime: 30 min
9:05 PM

Gladys Knight at the BBC — 21:05

A look through the BBC archives for moment after moment from the 'empress of soul’, Gladys Knight, including songs like Baby Don't Change Your Mind and The Way We Were.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:05 PM

In Concert — 22:05

Gladys Knight & The Pips: Concert One
The first of two concerts recorded at The New London Theatre. Included in this programme are some of the group's early hits.
Runtime: 35 min
10:40 PM

In Concert — 22:40

Gladys Knight & The Pips: Concert Two
The second of two concerts recorded at The New London Theatre. Included in this programme are some of their more recent hits.
Runtime: 35 min
11:15 PM

Queens of Soul — 23:15

Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beyonce and many more.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Friday 20 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, Gladys Knight at the BBC, and In Concert. 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 00:15 with Queens of Soul.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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