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 16 June 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Tue 16 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 26
Two more teams return for their first quarter-final match out of a possible three. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Choir Boys v Brasenose Postgrads
Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random subjects. Three members of the Gay Men's Chorus play a trio of postgraduates.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Keeping Up Appearances — 20:00
Early Retirement
Sitcom about the upwardly mobile Hyacinth Bucket. Richard worries about the prospect of early retirement as Hyacinth makes plans for his twilight years.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
One Foot in the Grave — 20:30
In Luton Airport No-one Can Hear You Scream
The Meldrews return from holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months later, they throw a party in their new home.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
A History of Britain by Simon Schama — 21:00
The Two Winstons
Examining the 20th century through the lives of Winston Churchill and George Orwell, who both wrote about the Depression, empire, world wars and the Cold War.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
The American Revolution — 22:00
In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)
Opposition in colonial North America to British policies escalates into violence. But war gives 13 otherwise disunited colonies a common cause.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
The American Revolution — 23:00
An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)
George Washington takes command of the Continental Army and joins New England’s fight to liberate Boston. Congress declares American independence.
Runtime:
1 hr
12:00 AM
Heatwave — 00:00
Dramatised documentary. An alarming vision of Britain caught in the grip of an environmental and social nightmare. It's summer 2006, and temperatures have topped 100 degrees, with no end in sight.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
1:30 AM
Only Connect — 01:30
Choir Boys v Brasenose Postgrads
Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random subjects. Three members of the Gay Men's Chorus play a trio of postgraduates.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed — 02:00
In a world exclusive, Professor Alice Roberts follows a decade-long historical quest using cutting-edge research that reveals Stonehenge’s oldest secret.
3:00 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:00
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 30 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 (Tuesday 16 June) 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 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.