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 14 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Thu 14 May
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
University Challenge — 19:00
Episode 8
Teams from the University of Sheffield and University College London take to the buzzers in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Episode 8
Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge, and connections need to be made between apparently unconnected things.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
The Morecambe and Wise Show — 20:00
1968: The Lost Tape
A lost episode of the beloved UK comedy duo's show from 1968.
Runtime:
25 min
8:25 PM
The Perfect Morecambe and Wise — 20:25
Episode 7
Compilation of the best bits of Morecambe and Wise. Eric dons a wig, Tom Jones performs Exactly Like You with some unlikely backing singers and the duo take on Jekyll and Hyde.
Runtime:
30 min
8:55 PM
Five to Eleven — 20:55
Dame Judi Dench
Judi Dench reads The Cultivation of Christmas Trees by TS Eliot and The The Cherry Tree Carol Poem by Anon.
Runtime:
5 min
9:00 PM
The Miracle Club — 21:00
Dublin, 1967. The lure of Lourdes sees three wives and a prodigal daughter facing up to past actions and present fears on the trip of a lifetime.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
10:25 PM
Personal Cinema: Maggie Smith — 22:25
In a programme first broadcast in 1970, Maggie Smith talks to Michael Aspel about her career and chooses scenes from some of her favourite films.
Runtime:
30 min
10:55 PM
Tea with Mussolini — 22:55
Italian lad Luca, part-raised by English ladies living in Florence in 1935, re-enters their lives just as the encroaching war sees them forcibly relocated.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
12:45 AM
How to Get Ahead — 00:45
At Versailles
Stephen Smith explores the Baroque court of Louis XIV, who created the Palace of Versailles to surround himself with artists, designers, gardeners, chefs and musicians.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:45 AM
Art of Scandinavia — 01:45
Dark Night of the Soul
Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the extraordinary art to come out of the dark Norwegian soul, most famous for producing The Scream by Edvard Munch.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:45 AM
This is BBC Four — 02:45
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 45 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 14 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and The Morecambe and Wise Show. 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.