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 Wednesday 22 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Wed 22 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
Shawlands to Livingston
Michael Portillo continues his postwar Scottish railway adventure, this time from Glasgow to the capital, Edinburgh.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Walking With... — 19:30
Walking with Nick Grimshaw
Presenter and DJ Nick Grimshaw escapes for a revitalising walk on the Northumberland coast and reflects on his career, growing up and plans for starting a family.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
A Timewatch Guide — 20:00
The Mary Rose
Using 40 years of BBC archive footage Dan Snow charts how the Mary Rose was discovered, excavated and raised, and what the latest research has revealed about the ship and her crew.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
The Magic of Mushrooms — 21:00
Richard Fortey explores the strange and surprising science of fungi, unlocking the story of their evolution, mysterious life cycle and value to both the planet and us.
10:00 PM
Play for Today — 22:00
Edna the Inebriate Woman
Patricia Hayes stars in Jeremy Sandford’s play about a down and out woman who wanders through life in an alcoholic haze, without a job, a home or any money.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
11:30 PM
Private Life of a Masterpiece — 23:30
Whistler's Mother
Film exploring James McNeill Whistler's Portrait of the Painter's Mother. How did this sombre masterpiece change the course of painting so drastically?
Runtime:
50 min
12:20 AM
A Timewatch Guide — 00:20
The Mary Rose
Using 40 years of BBC archive footage Dan Snow charts how the Mary Rose was discovered, excavated and raised, and what the latest research has revealed about the ship and her crew.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:20 AM
The Magic of Mushrooms — 01:20
Richard Fortey explores the strange and surprising science of fungi, unlocking the story of their evolution, mysterious life cycle and value to both the planet and us.
2:20 AM
Walking With... — 02:20
Walking with Nick Grimshaw
Presenter and DJ Nick Grimshaw escapes for a revitalising walk on the Northumberland coast and reflects on his career, growing up and plans for starting a family.
Runtime:
30 min
2:50 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 02:50
Shawlands to Livingston
Michael Portillo continues his postwar Scottish railway adventure, this time from Glasgow to the capital, Edinburgh.
Runtime:
30 min
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 (Wednesday 22 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Walking With..., and A Timewatch Guide. 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.