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 23 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 23 Mar
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Travels with Pevsner — 00:05
Lucinda Lambton explores the architecture of County Durham, with visits to Durham Cathedral, Beamish Open Air Museum and Lambton Castle.
Runtime:
50 min
12:55 AM
Timewatch — 00:55
A candid portrait of Oscar Wilde and his remarkable family, including revelations by his grandson Merlin Holland and Lady Alice Douglas.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:55 AM
The Read — 01:55
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
2:55 AM
This is BBC Four — 02:55
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 35 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
Seven Worlds, One Planet — 19:00
South America
A look at South America - the most species-rich continent on earth. From the volcanoes of the Andes to the world’s largest rainforest, animals here must specialise to carve out a niche.
8:00 PM
Treasures of Ancient Egypt — 20:00
The Birth of Art
Tracing the origins of Egypt's unique visual style, Alastair Sooke treks across the Sahara and travels the Nile to find the rarely seen art of its earliest peoples.
9:00 PM
Call My Bluff — 21:00
Robert Robinson hosts as Patrick Campbell, Sinead Cusak and Ian Ogilvy take on Frank Muir, Penelope Keith and Miles Kington in the panel 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 Joyce Grenfell, Robin Ray and Derek Hart. The guest musician is soprano Isobel Baillie.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
The Unseen Alistair Cooke — 22:00
A revealing portrait of one of the most celebrated broadcasters of the 20th century, Alistair Cooke, whose Radio 4 programme Letter from America spanned 58 years.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
imagine... — 23:00
Rose Wylie: This Rose Is Blooming
Alan Yentob meets Rose Wylie and delves into her curious and colourful world to discover how her memories and experiences have helped mould the artist that she is today.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 23 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Seven Worlds, One Planet, Treasures of Ancient Egypt, 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 00:10 with imagine....
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.