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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 17 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Tue 17 Mar

12:00 AM

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

Episode 2
James Fox takes us from East Asia and India to Europe and America, charting the 1,000-year story about our quest to understand nature.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
1:00 AM

Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore — 01:00

Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe reveals why breathing is so important to becoming still and being in the moment.
Runtime: 30 min
1:30 AM

Face the Music — 01:30

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
2:00 AM

Ireland's Treasures Uncovered — 02:00

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
3:00 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:00

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 30 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

Villages by the Sea — 19:00

Charlestown
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the picturesque Georgian village of Charlestown on the south west coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
7:30 PM

Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast — 19:30

Gateway to the Lakes
Julia Bradbury walks across northern England from west to east coast, beginning her adventure in appalling weather at the western extremity, St Bees Head.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Keeping Up Appearances — 20:00

Daisy's Toyboy
Sitcom about a snobbish housewife. Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Sorry! — 20:30

The Godfather
Sitcom about a middle-aged bachelor who lives with his domineering mother and ineffectual father. Timothy tries to stop his godson being bullied at school.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

A History of Britain by Simon Schama — 21:00

Dynasty
The documentary series taking a comprehensive look at British history. Henry II built a great medieval empire - which was then torn apart by his scheming family.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Storyville — 22:00

Portrait of a Confused Father
A Storyville documentary, filmed over more than 20 years, which charts an extraordinary father–son relationship that takes an unexpected and tragic turn.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
11:30 PM

Birdsong — 23:30

Nature's secrets through sound
Film following Irish ornithologist Seán Ronayne’s mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that's nearly 200 birds.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 17 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Villages by the Sea, Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast, 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 Birdsong.

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

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