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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 Tuesday 24 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Channels
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Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture

Mavericks of Empire
Alastair Sooke looks at great sculptors of the British Empire, mavericks who bucked prevailing trends, such as John Flaxman, Francis Chantrey and Alfred Gilbert.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Australian Wars

Film-maker Rachel Perkins examines what happened when the increasing number of arriving European colonists encroached upon the prime hunting grounds of Tasmanian Indigenous people.
Runtime: 1 hr

Face the Music

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Arianna Stassinopoulos, Brian Redhead and John Bird. With guest musician Walter Susskind.
Runtime: 30 min

Wild China

Documentary series. A look at how tea-growing cultures, bird-filled wetlands and futuristic cities jostle along China's eastern seaboard in a battle for resources.
Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 min

Canals: The Making of a Nation

The Boat People
Liz McIvor tells the story of the people who operated the canal boats carrying fuel and goods around the country.
Runtime: 30 min

Gareth Edwards’s Great Welsh Adventure

Episode 3
Gareth and Maureen are in the coastal resort of Llandudno as a heatwave hits. They still squeeze in everything from ice creams and strolls on the pier to a nerve-wracking abseil down the Great Orme.
Runtime: 30 min

Keeping Up Appearances

The New Vicar
Sitcom. Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea, and - in her usual meticulous way - she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. Events take a sudden turn.
Runtime: 30 min

Yes, Prime Minister

The Tangled Web
Classic sitcom. MPs have been complaining about their phones being tapped. Jim Hacker naturally denies this, only to be told by Sir Humphrey that it is in fact true.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Ardal O’Hanlon: Tomb Raider

Ardal O’Hanlon explores a 1930s quest to find the first Irish men and women using archaeology, answering his deepest questions about what it means to be Irish.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Storyville

Rebuilding Bucha
A Storyville documentary set in Bucha, Ukraine, following five protagonists as they attempt to rebuild their lives and come to terms with the legacy of war.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

Storyville

iHuman
A Storyville documentary exploring the true impact of artificial intelligence on the world.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 24 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Canals: The Making of a Nation, Gareth Edwards’s Great Welsh Adventure, and Keeping Up Appearances. 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 01:05 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.

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