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 Monday 16 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Mon 16 Mar
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore — 00:05
Episode 1
Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe reveals why breathing is so important to becoming still and being in the moment.
Runtime:
30 min
12:35 AM
The Bridges That Built London with Dan Cruickshank — 00:35
Dan Cruickshank explores the secrets of the bridges that have made London what it is. Along the way, he uncovers stories of the sublime ambition of London's bridge builders.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:35 AM
Travels with Pevsner — 01:35
Patrick Wright explores the architecture of Dorset, including the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Blandford, Milton Abbey and the Old Higher Lighthouse at Portland.
Runtime:
50 min
2:25 AM
A Wild Year — 02:25
Exploring the restless rhythms of the British countryside. Hidden away in the most easterly part of the British Isles are the Fens of East Anglia, a landscape of wild wetlands and fertile farmland.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:25 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:25
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 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
Golf: The Players Championship — 19:00
2026 Highlights
Highlights from the 2026 Players Championship at Sawgrass.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Ireland's Treasures Uncovered — 20:00
The surprising tales behind treasures such as the Tara Brooch, the Broighter Hoard, the Waterford Charter Roll and others that have helped to shape and create modern Ireland.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Call My Bluff — 21:00
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Pauline Yates and Donald Churchill take on Patrick Campbell, Joanna Lumley and Lord Kearton in the game of word definitions and deceptions.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
Face the Music — 21:30
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Joyce Grenfell, Bernard Levin and Robin Ray. With guest musician Henryk Szeryng.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
imagine... — 22:00
Tracey Emin: Where Do You Draw the Line?
Artist Tracey Emin talks to Alan Yentob about her life, from her troubled early years in Margate to a series of breakthroughs in the 1990s.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
11:20 PM
Emin/Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed — 23:20
A look at the affinities between the art of Edvard Munch and Tracey Emin, exploring the many unexpected ways that the Norwegian expressionist resonates with one of Britain’s pre-eminent artists.
Runtime:
40 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 16 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Golf: The Players Championship, Ireland's Treasures Uncovered, and Call My Bluff. 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 00:00 with Emin/Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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