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 24 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Mon 24 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:40 AM (12:40 AM UK Time )
12:40 AM
A Wild Year — 00:40
Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:40 AM
BBC Proms — 01:40
Soloist Felix Klieser brings his extraordinary talent to the popular Third Horn Concerto in a stunning concert that also includes Benjamin Britten and Edward Elgar.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
3:05 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:05
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 25 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
The Architecture the Railways Built — 19:00
Episode 5
Tim Dunn explores Metroland, the area around the Metropolitan Railway, and in Great Malvern learns about the woman behind the decorative 1860s station.
Runtime:
45 min
7:45 PM
The Flying Gardener — 19:45
Teesdale
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. He investigates a couple's extraordinary lawn designs and the wild beauty of the North Pennine hay meadows.
Runtime:
15 min
8:00 PM
Archaeology: A Secret History — 20:00
In the Beginning
Richard Miles goes back 2,000 years to explore how archaeology began by trying to prove a biblical truth, a quest that soon got archaeologists into dangerous waters.
9:00 PM
Mastermind — 21:00
Episode 3
Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from City University. The specialist subjects are London history from Roman Times, Dorothy L Sayers, drama in Athens and ancient Egypt.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
Call My Bluff — 21:30
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Lady Harlech and Robin Knox-Johnston take on Patrick Campbell, Francesca Annis and Michael Jayston in the game of word definitions and deceptions.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
Reputations — 22:00
John Betjeman: The Last Laugh
Intimate portrait of Sir John Betjeman, one of the most popular English poets of the 20th century. Featuring contributions from the Prince of Wales and Lord Snowdon.
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
11:05 PM
Bird's Eye View — 23:05
Beside the Seaside
Sir John Betjeman traces the origins of the British seaside holiday.
Runtime:
50 min
11:55 PM
Metroland — 23:55
In this classic 1973 documentary, sometimes in verse, poet laureate John Betjeman takes a nostalgic view of the suburban lands that branch off the Metropolitan Line.
Runtime:
50 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 24 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, The Architecture the Railways Built, The Flying Gardener, and Archaeology: A Secret History. 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 00:45 with Metroland.
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.