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 07 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Tue 07 Jul
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
Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00
Denham to Swindon
Beginning at London Marylebone, the last great Victorian railway terminus to be built in the capital, Michael Portillo embarks on a postwar exploration of Britain’s southern counties.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Gamblers v Strategists
Quiz show with Victoria Coren. In the final, the Gamblers try not to take too many risks and the Strategists fight the impulse to err on the side of caution.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Keeping Up Appearances — 20:00
How to Go on Holiday without Really Trying
Hyacinth makes some very expensive holiday plans before dashing off to fulfil her voluntary church cleaning duties with the Ladies' Guild.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
One Foot in the Grave — 20:30
Who Will Buy?
Unexpected visitors drop in and mistakenly suspect Victor of killing an elderly blind man. A concert gives Victor the chance to use his ventriloquist's dummy.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
The Last Battle of the Vikings — 21:00
Marine archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson tells the story of the Norsemen in Scotland, visiting archaeological sites across Scotland and Norway.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
The American Revolution — 22:00
The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)
Supported by the French, Washington wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. In peacetime, Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Easter Island Origins — 23:00
Awe-inspiring statues
Documentary exploring how new evidence is challenging everything we thought we knew about Easter Island and the nearly 900 giant stone statues scattered across this remote Pacific island.
12:00 AM
Only Connect — 00:00
Hitchhikers v Strategists
Quiz show with Victoria Coren. In the second semi-final, three fans of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy play a team who love strategy board games.
Runtime:
30 min
12:30 AM
Only Connect — 00:30
Gamblers v Strategists
Quiz show with Victoria Coren. In the final, the Gamblers try not to take too many risks and the Strategists fight the impulse to err on the side of caution.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 01:00
Denham to Swindon
Beginning at London Marylebone, the last great Victorian railway terminus to be built in the capital, Michael Portillo embarks on a postwar exploration of Britain’s southern counties.
Runtime:
30 min
1:30 AM
The American Revolution — 01:30
The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)
Supported by the French, Washington wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. In peacetime, Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:30 AM
This World — 02:30
The Tea Trail with Simon Reeve
Adventurer and journalist Simon Reeve heads to Kenya and Uganda to uncover the stories behind Britain's favourite drink, meeting the people who pick, pack and transport tea.
3:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:30
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr
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 07 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, 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.