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 13 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Mon 13 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:25 AM (12:25 AM UK Time )
12:25 AM
Summer Night Concert from Vienna — 00:25
The Vienna Philharmonic once again take up residency at the Schönbrunn Palace to bring us their annual Summer Night Concert, a staple of the classical music calendar.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
1:55 AM
The Lark Ascending — 01:55
Dame Diana Rigg explores the enduring popularity of The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The work was recently chosen as Britain's favourite piece of classical music.
Runtime:
30 min
2:25 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 02:25
Michael Portillo joins Navy Wings pilots for a spectacular close formation flight in the skies over Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton and visits the magnificent Elizabethan mansion of Longleat.
Runtime:
30 min
2:55 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 02:55
Michael Portillo reaches England’s south coast to continue his exploration of postwar Britain, beginning on the steam-powered Swanage Railway in Dorset.
Runtime:
30 min
3:25 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:25
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 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
Women's Test Cricket — 19:00
Day 4
Highlights of day four of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Treasures of Ancient Greece — 20:00
The Age of Heroes
Series in which Alastair Sooke explores Greek art. He begins his journey in Crete at the palace of Knossos and travels to Santorini to the 'Greek Pompeii'.
9:00 PM
Andy Warhol's America — 21:00
Life after Death
The final episode sees a much more cautious Warhol: a man obsessed with money and security as he reflects on the upper echelons of American society, drag queens and racism.
10:00 PM
The Sky at Night — 22:00
The Aliens Next Door?
Could alien life exist closer than we think - perhaps right next door? The team investigate evidence that suggests the search for life beyond Earth may lie within our own solar system.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
American Visions — 22:30
The Age of Anxiety
Robert Hughes focuses on work that responded to the Vietnam War and civil strife. He traces the development of minimalism and ends up on top of an extinct volcano.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Stolen: Catching the Art Thieves — 23:30
Stockholm
A self-portrait by Rembrandt is stolen in a brutal robbery in Stockholm, taking investigators on a complex hunt from Russian organised crime to the glittering hills of Hollywood.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 13 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Women's Test Cricket, Treasures of Ancient Greece, and Andy Warhol's America. 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 00:30 with Stolen: Catching the Art Thieves.
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.