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 Wednesday 04 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Wed 04 Mar
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The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )
12:55 AM
Made by Machine: When AI Met the Archive — 00:55
Dr Hannah Fry and a virtual host present a new way of making television, as the BBC uses artificial intelligence to delve into the treasures of the BBC Archive.
1:55 AM
Canals: The Making of a Nation — 01:55
How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales.
Runtime:
30 min
2:25 AM
Weatherman Walking — 02:25
Derek Brockway walks in Dylan Thomas's footsteps around Swansea before heading to the Llansteffan Peninsula and the Three Rivers estuary.
Runtime:
30 min
2:55 AM
Horizon — 02:55
Horizon explores the artificial intelligence required to replace human drivers and explores the implications of a driverless world. First broadcast in 2017.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:55 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:55
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 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
Canals: The Making of a Nation — 19:00
Engineering
Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Weatherman Walking — 19:30
New Quay and Laugharne
Derek Brockway learns how New Quay on Cardigan Bay inspired some of Thomas's greatest work, before touring Laugharne with Dylan Thomas's granddaughter.
8:00 PM
The Secret Genius of Plants — 20:00
Super Strategies
Technical developments are enabling us to see the world of plants in ever greater detail, giving us insights into their remarkable abilities to adapt and survive.
8:55 PM
Natural World — 20:55
Raising Sancho
Wildlife documentary. The touching story of a giant otter cub called Sancho who was rescued and is being raised by Brazilian naturalist Carolina Vargas.
Runtime:
5 min
9:00 PM
Tribe (2005) — 21:00
Penan
Documentary series. Explorer Bruce Parry treks into the jungles of Borneo in search of the last nomadic Penan, whose traditional way of life is about to disappear forever.
10:00 PM
Remembers... — 22:00
Bernard Hill Remembers... Boys from the Blackstuff
Actor Bernard Hill, who famously played the character of Yosser Hughes, reflects on the iconic drama series Boys from the Blackstuff.
Runtime:
10 min
10:10 PM
Boys from the Blackstuff — 22:10
Jobs for the Boys
Drama series about life in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo and George sign on before heading off to work for Malloy.
Runtime:
55 min
11:05 PM
Boys from the Blackstuff — 23:05
Moonlighter
Drama set in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Dixie Dean, working at night in the port as a security guard, is strongarmed into accepting bribes.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 04 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Canals: The Making of a Nation, Weatherman Walking , and The Secret Genius of Plants. 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 00:05 with Boys from the Blackstuff.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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