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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 Tuesday 26 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Tue 26 May

12:00 AM

King Otto and Football’s Greek Gods — 00:00

A true football fairytale
The story of how Otto Rehhagel coached Greece to become the unlikely champions of Euro 2004 and how two contrasting cultures came together to write a new chapter of Greek mythology.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min i Available on iPlayer
1:15 AM

Only Connect — 01:15

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
1:45 AM

Art That Made Us — 01:45

Brilliant Isles
An explosion of new voices from across the British Isles reinvents the arts, creating a richer, more diverse culture.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
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
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 14
In the last of the first-round matches, Robert Gordon University face the University of Roehampton. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Only Connect — 19:30

Episode 14
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

Keeping Up Appearances — 20:00

The Toy Store
Sitcom about an irrepressible snob. Daddy overspends in a toy department, dresses up as a spaceman and proceeds to go on the rampage.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Sorry! — 20:30

Could Do Better
Sitcom. With Frank's wedding impending, Timothy sets his cap at bridesmaid Liz. Will our hero get his head out of the railings in time? Will he forget the ring?
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

A History of Britain by Simon Schama — 21:00

Forces of Nature
In a programme focusing on the French Revolution, Simon Schama explores why the British proved immune to the siren call of liberty, equality and fraternity.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Reframed: Marilyn Monroe — 22:00

Episode 1
Norma Jeane attends an audition at 20th Century Fox, where the head of casting suggests she change her name to Marilyn Monroe.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
10:45 PM

Reframed: Marilyn Monroe — 22:45

Episode 2
Marilyn’s rise is nearly ruined when news breaks that she posed nude for a calendar earlier in her career. She uses this to her advantage to showcase her body confidence.
Runtime: 40 min i Available on iPlayer
11:25 PM

Reframed: Marilyn Monroe — 23:25

Episode 3
Marilyn's forging a new identity for herself in NY, but when news breaks that she plans to create her own production company, Darryl Zanuck refuses to let her out of her contract.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 26 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and Keeping Up Appearances. 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 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe.

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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