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 Saturday 28 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Tom Jones at the BBC

An archive celebration of Tom Jones's performances at the BBC from the start of his pop career in the mid-60s to Later... with Jools Holland in 2010 and all points in between.

Runtime: 1 hr

Radio 2 Live

The Manics return to St David’s Hall Cardiff, scene of their earliest busking gigs, this time playing from a 35-year back catalogue. Part of Radio 2 Live 2021 across UK music venues.

Runtime: 55 min

Top of the Pops

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 April 1999 and featuring Martine McCutcheon, Texas, Busta Rhymes, Faithless and Westlife.

Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 May 1999 and featuring Phats & Small, The Offspring, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Cast, Geri Halliwell and Westlife.

Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 March 1979 and featuring The Skids, Thin Lizzy, Chic and David Essex. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.

Runtime: 35 min

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 1 hr 55 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

Wildlife on One

David Attenborough looks at how ostriches have developed bizarre survival strategies, from flamboyant sex to kidnapping.

Runtime: 15 min

Meet the Ancestors

Julian Richards joins archaeologists in a farmer's field in Cheshire as they excavate a long-lost chapel and the undisturbed burials of medieval landowners.

Runtime: 30 min

The Good Old Days

Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall show from the City Varieties Theatre. With Ken Dodd, Lyn Kennington, the Jan Hunt Panto, and performers from the Players Theatre.

Runtime: 45 min

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates

The mayor of Titterslow wants Hetty to find his daughter, but there must be no publicity and no police.

Runtime: 50 min

The Turkish Detective

Episode 3

The murder of a rap music manager leads Ikmen and team to investigate intrigue and scandal in one of Istanbul’s richest families.

Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

The Turkish Detective

Episode 4

The Demir investigation feels like a wild goose chase until Ikmen decides to look much deeper into the past. Leyla begins to remember things from before her accident.

Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

Parkinson

Michael Parkinson in conversation with Kenneth Allsop, Lauren Bacall and Tom Paxton. First transmitted in 1972.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 28 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Wildlife on One, Meet the Ancestors, and The Good Old Days. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC Four live?

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:05 with Parkinson.

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

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