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 04 June 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Thu 04 Jun
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 20
The second round continues, with two more teams of students locking horns for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Mathematicians v Cambridge Quiz Society - Semi-Final
Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random elements. How does Lord Kelvin of Largs connect with Ebola?
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
The Searchers — 20:00
Classic John Ford western. Believing the Comanche have abducted his young niece, embittered Ethan Edwards sets out to save her, accompanied by hot-headed Martin. But their long quest takes its toll.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
9:55 PM
Reputations — 21:55
John Wayne: The Unquiet American
A profile of actor John Wayne, exploring his enduring appeal and examining the contradictions behind his brand of heroism.
10:55 PM
The Blues Brothers — 22:55
Jake Blues and his brother Elwood have just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where they were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
1:00 AM
Too Near the Sun — 01:00
Documentary telling the history of the superbomb and the race by scientists to imitate the nuclear reactions of the sun and build the first thermonuclear weapon. From 1966.
Runtime:
50 min
1:50 AM
Only Connect — 01:50
Mathematicians v Cambridge Quiz Society - Semi-Final
Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random elements. How does Lord Kelvin of Largs connect with Ebola?
Runtime:
30 min
2:20 AM
Art of America — 02:20
Looking for Paradise
Andrew Graham-Dixon begins his history of American art with portraits of Puritan settlers and the dark truth behind Benjamin West's most famous painting.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 04 June) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and The Searchers. 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.