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 20 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Fri 20 Mar
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The first program is at ( UK Time )
Villages by the Sea — 01:35
Alnmouth
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England’s north east coast and discovers the village’s historical role in feeding the nation.
Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast — 02:05
Eden and the Pennines
Julia Bradbury crosses the sparse Eden Valley and passes through the bustling outpost of Kirkby Stephen, before making a boggy climb up and over the Pennines.
The Normans — 02:35
Professor Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Normans on southern Europe and the Middle East, as they spread south in the 11th century.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four — 03:35
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
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
Top of the Pops — 19:00
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Backstreet Boys, 21st Century Girls, Another Level, Cher, Feeder, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Baz Luhrmann.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 June 1999 and featuring The Wiseguys, Shania Twain, Cartoons, Tatyana Ali, Cher, Lauryn Hill and S Club 7.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Tony Blackburn and Gary Davies present the chart show, from 17 March 1983. Featuring Bananarama, The Style Council, Ultravox, Joan Armatrading, Bonnie Tyler and Bucks Fizz.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 20:30
Janice Long and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 March 1986 and featuring Jim Diamond, Pet Shop Boys, The Real Thing, Diana Ross and Mr. Mister.
Runtime:
30 min
Neil Sedaka Says: All You Need Is the Music — 21:00
Hugely successful singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka plays hits from his early rock 'n' roll days and his later, more lyrical age in this special one-man show from the 1980s.
Runtime:
45 min
Legends — 21:45
Neil Sedaka: That's When the Music Takes Me
Documentary profiling songwriter and performer Neil Sedaka, the man behind hits like Oh Carol, Is This the Way to Amarillo and Solitaire.
Runtime:
1 hr
In Concert — 22:45
Neil Sedaka
A concert by American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka. First broadcast in 1975. Songs include Love Will Keep Us Together, Laughter in the Rain and When You Were Lovin' Me.
Runtime:
30 min
Piano Greats at the BBC — 23:15
A collection of songs from the kings and queens of the keyboards, whose performances have captivated audiences over the decades and across a selection of the BBC’s best-loved music programmes.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 20 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, Neil Sedaka Says: All You Need Is the Music, and Legends. 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 00:45 with Piano Greats at the BBC.
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.