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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 Sunday 22 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sun 22 Mar

12:25 AM

Keeping Up Appearances — 00:25

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
12:55 AM

Sorry! — 00:55

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
1:25 AM

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 01:25

A women's refuge is under threat, and Hetty poses as a battered wife in order to locate the security leak.
Runtime: 50 min
2:15 AM

The Good Old Days — 02:15

Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, first broadcast on 27 January 1977. With Mike Reid, The Beverley Sisters, Valerie Monese and Graham Clark.
Runtime: 45 min
3:00 AM

Natural World — 03:00

Documentary featuring the fascinating lives of Britain's beautiful butterflies, filmed in exquisite detail and celebrating their enduring appeal to the British people.
Runtime: 45 min
3:45 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:45

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 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

Travels with Pevsner — 19:00

County Durham with Lucinda Lambton
Lucinda Lambton explores the architecture of County Durham, with visits to Durham Cathedral, Beamish Open Air Museum and Lambton Castle.
Runtime: 50 min
7:50 PM

Poems in Their Place: WB Yeats — 19:50

Seamus Heaney visits Coole Park, County Galway to read some of WB Yeats's work.
Runtime: 10 min
8:00 PM

Timewatch — 20:00

The Life and Loves of Oscar Wilde
A candid portrait of Oscar Wilde and his remarkable family, including revelations by his grandson Merlin Holland and Lady Alice Douglas.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

The Read — 21:00

The Picture of Dorian Gray with Luke Thompson
Oscar Wilde’s haunting tale of beauty, vanity and moral corruption, where eternal youth comes at a terrible price. Luke Thompson delivers a spellbinding performance of Wilde’s only novel.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Ibsen — 22:00

The Master Builder
Donald Wolfit stars as Halvard Solness in 1958 adaption of Henrik Ibsen's play, set in Solness's Norwegian home in the late 19th century.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
11:35 PM

Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore — 23:35

Episode 2
Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe shows what we can learn from the ways in which animals adapt to changes in the world around them.
Runtime: 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 22 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Travels with Pevsner, Poems in Their Place: WB Yeats, and Timewatch. 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 00:05 with Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore.

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

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