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 07 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sat 07 Mar
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:10 AM (12:10 AM UK Time )
12:10 AM
Peter, Paul and Mary: Rhythm on Two — 00:10
A concert by well-known American folk singers Peter, Paul and Mary,
recorded on location at the Southport Theatre. From 1983.
Runtime:
30 min
12:40 AM
Peter, Paul and Mary: Rhythm on Two — 00:40
Second part of a concert given by well-known American folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary during a visit to the UK in 1983. Recorded on location at the Southport Theatre.
Runtime:
30 min
1:10 AM
Top of the Pops — 01:10
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
1:40 AM
Top of the Pops — 01:40
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
2:10 AM
Top of the Pops — 02:10
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
2:40 AM
Top of the Pops — 02:40
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
3:10 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:10
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 20 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
Design Classics — 19:00
London Underground Map
Documentary looking at one of the classic British designs - the map of London's Tube network, originally created in 1931 by Underground employee Harry Beck.
Runtime:
25 min
7:25 PM
The Good Old Days — 19:25
Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme from Leeds in 1976. Guests include Les Dawson, Peggy Mount, Larry Parker, Jeannie Harris, Chantal & Dumont and Albert Aldred.
Runtime:
45 min
8:10 PM
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 20:10
The Astral Plane
DCI Adams asks Hetty to investigate a dodgy spiritualist, but she is not prepared for what she finds. Geoffrey, meanwhile, is falling in love.
Runtime:
50 min
9:00 PM
The Turkish Detective — 21:00
Episode 5
In a poverty-stricken neighbourhood of Istanbul, a serial killer appears to be targeting rubbish collectors.
9:55 PM
The Turkish Detective — 21:55
Episode 6
With his family still growing, Ikmen decides it’s time to grow up a bit and seek promotion.
10:40 PM
Brief History of a Family — 22:40
Enigmatic schoolboy Yan Shuo is injured by Tu Wei, a classmate from an affluent family. Wei invites Shuo to his house, where he impresses the Tu family and begins to feel at home.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 07 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Design Classics, The Good Old Days, and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. 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 Brief History of a Family.
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.