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 06 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Fri 06 Mar
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The first program is at 12:40 AM (12:40 AM UK Time )
12:40 AM
Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture — 00:40
Alastair Sooke looks at the 20th century's mixture of innovation and shock, and talks to Damien Hirst, Rachel Whiteread, Antony Gormley and Anthony Caro.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:40 AM
Canals: The Making of a Nation — 01:40
Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London.
Runtime:
30 min
2:10 AM
Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury — 02:10
Julia Bradbury walks alongside the Caledonian Canal in the Scottish Highlands and tells the story of Thomas Telford, who created this engineering marvel.
Runtime:
30 min
2:40 AM
The Normans — 02:40
Documentary series. A look at how the Normans developed from a band of marauding Vikings into the formidable warriors who conquered England in 1066.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:40 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:40
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 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, featuring 911, Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston, Fierce, Kula Shaker, Pete Heller, Stereophonics and Backstreet Boys.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Scott Mills presents the pop chart programme, featuring Shania Twain, Geri Halliwell, Super Furry Animals, Skunk Anansie, 1000 Clowns, Happy Mondays and Boyzone.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 March 1978 and featuring Darts, Kate Bush, Nick Lowe, Andy Williams, Tom Robinson Band, ABBA and Legs & Co.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:30
Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 February 1991 and featuring Massive Attack, Jesus Jones and N-Joi.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Simon & Garfunkel: Concert in Central Park — 21:00
On 19 September 1981, Simon & Garfunkel reunited for a free public concert on the Great Lawn of New York City's Central Park, drawing one of the largest ever audiences for a single concert.
10:30 PM
Simon & Garfunkel: The Harmony Game — 22:30
Inspiration – and separation
Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel and their collaborators look back over what is widely considered their greatest work, Bridge over Troubled Water, using never-before-seen film, photos and memorabilia.
11:40 PM
Sounds of the Sixties — 23:40
The Folk Revival
A trawl through the BBC's archives for 60s music with an acoustic bent. Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley feature.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 06 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, and Simon & Garfunkel: Concert in Central Park. 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 00:10 with Sounds of the Sixties.
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.