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 Monday 25 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Mon 25 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )
12:20 AM
The Classical Collection — 00:20
The natural world has always been a powerful inspiration to composers, and this programme takes us on an evocative journey through some of the best-loved musical responses.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:20 AM
Talking Pictures — 01:20
Sylvia Syms looks at the handsome heroes, gorgeous heroines, pin-ups and bombshells who came to be known as cinema's greatest sex symbols, hearing from the stars themselves.
Runtime:
45 min
2:05 AM
Eve and Marilyn — 02:05
Eve Arnold photographed Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s and 60s and became the star's trusted confidante. She talks about Monroe and how their friendship developed.
Runtime:
30 min
2:35 AM
Scene by Scene — 02:35
Hollywood sex symbol Jane Russell talks about her difficult childhood as the eldest and only girl of six siblings, her film career and working with Marilyn Monroe.
Runtime:
45 min
3:20 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:20
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 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
University Challenge — 19:00
Episode 13
It’s the penultimate match of the first round. Newnham College, Cambridge, face the Courtauld Institute of Art for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Episode 13
Semi-final of the quiz show 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
India: Nature's Wonderland — 20:00
Episode 2
Wildlife expert Liz Bonnin, actor Freida Pinto and mountaineer Jon Gupta reveal the hidden wonders of India's surprising natural world.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Art of Scandinavia — 21:00
Democratic by Design
In the final instalment we arrive in Sweden - home of Ikea and a tradition of brilliant furniture design stretching back to the early years of the 20th century.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
American Visions — 22:00
The Republic of Virtue
Robert Hughes charts the foundation of a national identity that sought architectural inspiration from Greece and Rome. He also looks at America's earliest major painters.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Art That Made Us — 23:00
Brilliant Isles
An explosion of new voices from across the British Isles reinvents the arts, creating a richer, more diverse culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 25 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and India: Nature's Wonderland. 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 Art That Made Us.
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.