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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 Thursday 23 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Thu 23 Apr

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 6, Evening Session
Coverage of day 6 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime: 3 hr
10:00 PM

The Wicker Man — 22:00

A puritan police sergeant arrives on a Scottish island in search of a missing girl, who the Pagan locals claim never existed.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
11:30 PM

Ex-S: The Wicker Man — 23:30

Documentary about cult British horror film The Wicker Man. Featuring actors Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward and Ingrid Pitt and director Robin Hardy.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
12:00 AM

Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here — 00:00

Professor Jeremy Black explains the unique economic, social and political factors that helped Britain transform itself almost entirely by the 19th century.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:00 AM

Scotland: Rome's Final Frontier — 01:00

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
2:00 AM

Shark — 02:00

Episode 3
A look at how an international team of scientists is trying to change people's perceptions of sharks. However, their breakthroughs come at a time when many sharks face extinction.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:00 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:00

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 30 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 23 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: World Championship, and The Wicker Man. 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.

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