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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 today with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM Snooker: World Championship Coverage of day 3 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
10:00 PM Scotland: Rome's Final Frontier Archaeologist Dr Fraser Hunter looks back on three centuries of contact and conflict with Scotland's Roman invaders, a story of a superpower pitted against tribesmen and warlords.
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BBC Four Schedule — Today

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

Snooker: World Championship — 19:00

Day 3, Evening Session
Coverage of day 3 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime: 3 hr
10:00 PM

Scotland: Rome's Final Frontier — 22:00

Archaeologist Dr Fraser Hunter looks back on three centuries of contact and conflict with Scotland's Roman invaders, a story of a superpower pitted against tribesmen and warlords.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered — 23:00

Documentary looking into what killed King Tutankhamun, the boy pharaoh. Dallas Campbell reveals new scientific research and carries out unique experiments to get to the truth.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 20 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: World Championship, and Scotland: Rome's Final Frontier. 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 00:00 with Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered.

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

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