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 06 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Thu 06 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )
12:55 AM
Wainwright Walks — 00:55
Haystacks
Julia Bradbury explores the work of Britain's well-known fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She is in the Western Lakes to walk to the summit of the Haystacks fell.
1:25 AM
Wainwright Walks — 01:25
Blencathra
Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of Britain's greatest fell walker Alfred Wainwright. Julia climbs her first mountain, Blencathra, and tackles Sharp Edge.
1:55 AM
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit — 01:55
Episode 1
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history and archaeology of Rome. In the first episode, Mary reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome.
2:55 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 02:55
Michael Portillo’s journey finds him in York, a paradise for rail enthusiasts. He discovers the gardens at Harlow Carr in Harrogate and checks into the headquarters of Yorkshire Tea.
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
Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00
Northallerton to Chester-Le-Street
Michael Portillo confronts a detachment of Gurkhas, produces a fine heritage cheese and discovers a monster cracker that is key to making plastic.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village — 19:30
Cromford
Ben Robinson uncovers the story of Cromford, a Derbyshire village at the heart of industrialist Sir Richard Arkwright's mechanised cotton mills and a textile revolution.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Superman — 20:00
Before his planet is destroyed, Jor-El sends his infant son to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers, a young Clark Kent discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
10:15 PM
Christopher Reeve: Keeping Hope in Motion — 22:15
Documentary following Superman star Christopher Reeve as he undergoes a revolutionary new operation aimed at getting him off an artificial ventilator and breathing independently again.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:15 PM
Parkinson — 23:15
Mel Smith, Kenneth Griffith and Christopher Reeve
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Mel Smith, Kenneth Griffith and Christopher Reeve.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 06 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village, and Superman. 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 00:15 with Parkinson.
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.