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 Saturday 12 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sat 12 Sep
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC — 00:05
A celebration of rock 'n' roll in the shape of a compilation of classic artists and songs, featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion, Dick Dale, Tom Petty, Joan Jett and Oasis.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:05 AM
Top of the Pops — 01:05
Peter Powell and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 August 1987 and featuring Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Rick Astley and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Runtime:
35 min
1:40 AM
Top of the Pops — 01:40
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 September 1990 and featuring Sonia, Maria McKee and INXS.
Runtime:
30 min
2:10 AM
Arena — 02:10
Documentary looking at the short but brilliant career of legendary rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly. Features interviews with contemporaries and fans including Paul McCartney.
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
3:15 AM
Arena — 03:15
Peggy Sue Gerron Rackham, the inspiration behind two Buddy Holly songs, tells how they both came to be written and provides some fresh insights into Holly's tragically short career.
Runtime:
30 min
3:45 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:45
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 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
Cricket: Today at the Test — 19:00
Third Test, Day 4
Day 4 highlights from the third Test match between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Golf: Solheim Cup — 20:00
Day 2 Highlights
Highlights from the second day of the 2026 Solheim Cup as Europe take on the United States, with the event being played in the Netherlands for the first time.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Beck — 21:00
In the Shadows
After a fatal gang shooting in a Stockholm suburb, police find the suspects far from the scene, apparently left there by a mysterious figure. Swedish with English subtitles.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
10:30 PM
To the Manor Born — 22:30
Grape Vine
Stately sitcom. Audrey waits for DeVere to go away before she herself goes on holiday.
10:55 PM
Keeping Up Appearances — 22:55
Looking at Properties
Sitcom. Hyacinth decides to have a second attempt at finding a small weekend home in the country, but she and Richard have different views on the word 'small'.
11:25 PM
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin — 23:25
Episode 1
Popular 1970s sitcom about a middle-class, middle-aged rebel. Why is Reggie referring to his mother-in-law as a hippopotamus?
11:55 PM
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin — 23:55
Episode 2
Reggie Perrin needs a month's holiday, but all he gets is an afternoon in a safari park with his wife, daughter, son-in-law and their two 'tiny adults'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 12 September) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Cricket: Today at the Test, Golf: Solheim Cup, and Beck. 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 00:25 with The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin.
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.