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 Thursday 16 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Thu 16 Apr
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 5:30 AM (5:30 AM UK Time )
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
Ships and Engineering
Fred Dibnah examines the skill of the shipbuilders and machine engineers who turned Britain into a great manufacturing nation.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village — 19:30
London
Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores London, the ultimate 'city of villages', including a new breed of urban villages like Crouch End and Walthamstow.
8:00 PM
Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain — 20:00
Dan Cruickshank tells the triumphant and tragic story of the greatest architectural dynasty of the 19th century - Sir George Gilbert Scott, son George Junior and grandson Giles.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly — 21:00
Two unlikely partners in a bounty-hunting scam join forces in a new venture as they try to outdo a sadistic criminal looking for the $20,000 that a soldier has buried somewhere in the desert.
Runtime:
2 hr 50 min
11:50 PM
Clint Eastwood: The Man with No Name — 23:50
Profile of actor and director Clint Eastwood, first broadcast in 1977. Featuring contributions from Richard Burton, Sergio Leone and Don Siegel and extracts from some of Eastwood's films.
Runtime:
1 hr
12:50 AM
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age — 00:50
Ships and Engineering
Fred Dibnah examines the skill of the shipbuilders and machine engineers who turned Britain into a great manufacturing nation.
Runtime:
30 min
1:20 AM
Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village — 01:20
London
Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores London, the ultimate 'city of villages', including a new breed of urban villages like Crouch End and Walthamstow.
1:50 AM
Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain — 01:50
Dan Cruickshank tells the triumphant and tragic story of the greatest architectural dynasty of the 19th century - Sir George Gilbert Scott, son George Junior and grandson Giles.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:50 AM
This is BBC Four — 02:50
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 16 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village, and Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain. 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 18:58 with This is BBC Four.
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.