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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 07 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Tue 07 Apr

12:00 AM

Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece — 00:00

Documentary that follows a 30-year archaeological, geological and artistic adventure as scientists endeavour to understand and conserve the extraordinary art of the Chauvet cave.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:00 AM

Face the Music — 01:00

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Joyce Grenfell, Bernard Levin and Robin Ray. With guest musician Dame Eva Turner.
Runtime: 30 min
1:30 AM

Caroline Walker: Women's Work — 01:30

Acclaimed Scottish artist Caroline Walker paints the invisible labour that shapes women’s lives, from housework to caregiving to creative production.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:30 AM

Treasures of Ancient Egypt — 02:30

A New Dawn
Alastair Sooke concludes the story of Egyptian art by looking at how, despite political decline, the final era of Egypt's empire saw its art enjoy revival and rebirth.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
3:30 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:30

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

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age — 19:00

Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Canal Boat Diaries — 19:30

Shardlow to Stoke-on-Trent
Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Derbyshire.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Keeping Up Appearances — 20:00

Driving Mrs Fortescue
After listening to Emmet's piano playing from her garden, Hyacinth receives a phone call from Mrs Fortescue asking for a lift into town.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Sorry! — 20:30

Curse of the Mummy
Sitcom about a middle-aged bachelor living with his parents. Timothy's sister Muriel comes to stay and tries to persuade him to go home with her.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

A History of Britain by Simon Schama — 21:00

Burning Convictions
Simon Schama tells the story of the Reformation, from Henry VIII's love for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary's unsuccessful attempt to return England to Catholicism.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Storyville — 22:00

André Is an Idiot
A Storyville documentary that follows André, who, despite receiving a terminal diagnosis, is determined to die with humour, curiosity and defiance.
Runtime: 1 hr 25 min
11:25 PM

Hunt for the Oldest DNA — 23:25

The answer lies in the soil
Film following a team of scientists in their dramatic quest to recover DNA that is millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 07 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Canal Boat Diaries, 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 00:25 with Hunt for the Oldest DNA.

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

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