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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 Saturday 11 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 11 Apr

12:05 AM

Top of the Pops — 00:05

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 August 1999 and featuring Texas, Supergrass, Alice Deejay and Geri Halliwell.
Runtime: 45 min
12:50 AM

Top of the Pops — 00:50

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, featuring Shaft, Geri Halliwell, Ocean Colour Scene, Another Level feat TQ, Moloko, A*Teens, Stereophonics and Lou Bega.
Runtime: 30 min
1:20 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:20

Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1986. Featuring Big Audio Dynamite, George Michael, a-ha, The Real Thing and Falco.
Runtime: 30 min
1:50 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:50

Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1991 and featuring The Wonder Stuff, Mike + The Mechanics and Dannii Minogue.
Runtime: 30 min
2:20 AM

Shania Twain at the BBC — 02:20

A collection of Shania Twain’s biggest moments from the BBC archives, including Still the One, That Don't Impress Me Much and Man! I Feel Like a Woman!
Runtime: 45 min
3:05 AM

Reel Stories — 03:05

Shania Twain sits down with Dermot O'Leary and looks back at the highs and lows of a life and career full of loss and challenges but defined by recovery and triumph.
Runtime: 45 min
3:50 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:50

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 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

The Great British Year — 19:00

Spring
Documentary showing Britain's changing look over the course of a year. Spring arrives, and with it comes the start of an epic race for life where timing is everything.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

The Good Old Days — 20:00

Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme from the City Varieties Theatre. Guests include Georgia Brown, Barry Cryer, Katinka Seiner, John Inman and Barry Howard.
Runtime: 45 min
8:45 PM

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 20:45

Serving the Community
Drama series, based on characters from the novel by David Cook, about a 60-year-old private detective. Hetty faces danger when she tries to track down a gang.
Runtime: 50 min
9:35 PM

Hidden Assets — 21:35

Episode 5
CAB intensify their probe and raid haulage company KYV. The operation deepens suspicions about KYV’s role.
Runtime: 50 min
10:25 PM

Hidden Assets — 22:25

Episode 6
Personal stakes rise for Claire, while Niamh faces devastating consequences as the case reaches its climax.
Runtime: 50 min
11:15 PM

Parkinson — 23:15

Julian Lloyd Webber, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian Lloyd Webber and more.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 11 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, The Great British Year, The Good Old Days, and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. 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 00:20 with Parkinson.

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

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