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 Sunday 27 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sun 27 Sep
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:25 AM (12:25 AM UK Time )
12:25 AM
To the Manor Born — 00:25
The New Farm Manager
Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage.
12:55 AM
Keeping Up Appearances — 00:55
Let There Be Light
Sitcom. Hyacinth volunteers Richard to fix the church hall electrics. Richard gamely embarks on this feat, with interesting consequences...
1:25 AM
Simon King's Shetland Adventure — 01:25
Wildlife cameraman Simon King and his family experience the changing seasons on the Shetland Islands. Spring arrives in Shetland, bringing with it an influx of wildlife.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:25 AM
The Riviera: A History in Pictures — 02:25
Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who have lived, loved and painted on France's Cote d'Azur, including Cezanne, Monet, Renoir and Matisse.
Runtime:
1 hr
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
A Stitch in Time — 19:00
Charles II
Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore. Here, she looks at Charles II.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Lesley Garrett at the BBC — 19:30
A tribute to the remarkable voice and career of the great soprano Lesley Garrett, who shares memories of some of her finest performances on the BBC.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
9:00 PM
The Riviera: A History in Pictures — 21:00
The Golden Era
Richard E Grant explores how modern art and the Riviera grew up together when the Cote d'Azur became both a hedonistic playground and an experimental studio.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
An Inspector Calls — 22:00
Uncomfortable truths are revealed
Drama. The mysterious 'Inspector Goole' interrupts a wealthy family's party to tell them a young woman died of suicide that night. But what does that have to do with them?
11:25 PM
An Evening with JB Priestley — 23:25
In programme first broadcast in 1973 as he entered his 80th year, JB Priestley chooses extracts from his own writing to celebrate some of the many different things that he looks back on with pleasure.
Runtime:
50 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 27 September) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, A Stitch in Time, Lesley Garrett at the BBC, and The Riviera: A History in Pictures. 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 An Evening with JB Priestley.
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.