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 Sunday 03 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sun 03 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
The Good Old Days — 00:05
Leonard Sachs presents a 1973 edition of the old-time music hall show from the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With Bernard Cribbins, Sandie Shaw, Bill McCue and Frances Van Dyke.
Runtime:
45 min
12:50 AM
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 00:50
The victim of a road rage assault enlists the help of Hetty to find out the identity of her assailant.
Runtime:
50 min
1:40 AM
Wildlife on Two — 01:40
David Attenborough narrates a profile of the pelican, the large water bird noted for its huge pouch and clumsy, waddling gait.
Runtime:
25 min
2:05 AM
The Secret Life of the Sun — 02:05
Kate Humble and Helen Czerski reveal the inner workings of the sun and investigate why scientists think changes in the sun's behaviour may have powerful effects on our climate.
3:05 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:05
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 25 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
Travels with Pevsner — 19:00
Surrey with Michael Bracewell
With Nikolaus Pevsner's Buildings of England in hand, Michael Bracewell explores the architecture of Surrey. Amongst the places he visits are Polesden Lacey and Whitely Village.
Runtime:
50 min
7:50 PM
Inside Classical — 19:50
Dvorak’s New World Symphony
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra performs Bruch’s First Violin Concerto, with Jennifer Pike on violin, and Dvorak’s New World Symphony, a journey of musical discovery around America.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
9:00 PM
Attenborough's Passion Projects — 21:00
Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives
David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. First transmitted in 1989, Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives explores the world's major fossil sites.
10:00 PM
Darcey Bussell on The Magic of Dance — 22:00
Dame Darcey Bussell introduces us to a gem from the BBC’s dance archives, The Magic of Dance, presented by celebrated ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn.
10:10 PM
The Magic of Dance — 22:10
The Scene Changes
Margot Fonteyn discusses the role of the male in dance. Her story is illustrated by some of the world's greatest dancers performing some of the era's most enduring dances.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:10 PM
Sammy Davis Jr at the BBC — 23:10
A collection of some of Sammy Davis Jr’s finest moments on British television - showing off his unbeatable talents as singer and raconteur.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 03 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Travels with Pevsner, Inside Classical, and Attenborough's Passion Projects. 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 00:10 with Sammy Davis Jr at the BBC.
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.