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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 10 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Tue 10 Mar

Nature and Us: A History through Art — 00:00

Episode 1
James Fox uses art to explore how our ancient relationship with nature changed with the advent of farming, cities, and faiths, and how we tried to gain control over the natural world.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Seven Worlds, One Planet — 01:00

Asia
Asia - where rarely seen animals roam the hottest deserts, tallest jungles and highest mountains on Earth.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Face the Music — 02:00

Question master Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Joyce Grenfell, Brian Redhead, Alvar Lidell. With guest musician David Atherton.
Runtime: 30 min

Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez — 02:30

Janina is in Turkey, tracking a young explorer who found the world’s oldest city and rewrote the beginning of civilisation – until his discovery became engulfed in scandal.
Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four — 03:30

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

This is BBC Four — 05:30

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

This is BBC Four — 18:58

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

Villages by the Sea — 19:00

Bamburgh
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh’s famous castle.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury — 19:30

The Worcester and Birmingham Canal
Julia Bradbury walks along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, the highlight of which is a two-mile flight of 30 locks, which lowers the waterway by 220 feet.
Runtime: 30 min

Keeping Up Appearances — 20:00

The Charity Shop
Hyacinth is at her wits' end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent and Rose's love life. Can she cope and keep the flag flying, as well as her sanity?
Runtime: 30 min

Sorry! — 20:30

Buttons
Sitcom about a middle-aged bachelor. The latest girl in Timothy's life has a jealous boyfriend who doesn't take kindly to him trying to steal her away.
Runtime: 30 min

A History of Britain by Simon Schama — 21:00

Conquest
Simon Schama recounts the saga of blood, betrayal and ambition that led up to the pivotal Battle of Hastings and describes the profound consequences that followed.
Runtime: 1 hr

Storyville — 22:00

Mistress Dispeller
A Storyville documentary that explores an increasingly popular phenomenon in contemporary China. A woman hires a 'mistress dispeller' to bring her husband’s affair to an end.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland — 23:30

Episode 2
Historian Rory Stewart explains how Hadrian's Wall left a scar across Britain. A thousand years after the Romans left, the island split once again, into England and Scotland.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 10 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Villages by the Sea, Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury, 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 00:30 with Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland.

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

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