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 10 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sat 10 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:10 AM (12:10 AM UK Time )
12:10 AM
Black British Music at the BBC — 00:10
Trevor Nelson presents the first volume of a celebration of some of the very best in black British music from over the decades, featuring 40 tantalising tracks.
Runtime:
2 hr 25 min
2:35 AM
Top of the Pops — 02:35
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, featuring Smokie, Danny Mirror, Deniece Williams, Steve Gibbons Band, The Emotions, The Stranglers, Baccara, Yes and David Soul.
Runtime:
35 min
3:10 AM
Top of the Pops — 03:10
Mike Read and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme. Featuring Kim Wilde, Sade, Wham!, Stephanie Mills, Paul Young, Alison Moyet, The Style Council and Stevie Wonder.
Runtime:
35 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
Simon King's Shetland Adventure — 19:00
Episode 3
Having enjoyed the islands' changing seasons with his family, the wildlife cameraman ends his visit with a sighting of a pod of killer whales. A suitable end to a great trip.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Natural World — 20:00
Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal
Nature documentary following the efforts to save the pangolin, a little-known scaly mammal with an unfortunate tagline - they are the world's most illegally trafficked animals.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
The Arctic Convoy — 21:00
1942. A civilian cargo ship’s hardline captain clashes with his more humane first mate on a mission to Murmansk made more dangerous when their convoy must scatter. Tense war drama.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 min
10:40 PM
To the Manor Born — 22:40
Tramps and Poachers
Arthur arrives as usual to help out on the Grantleigh estate, but Audrey can't give him work.
11:15 PM
Keeping Up Appearances — 23:15
Episode 2
Suburban sitcom. Hyacinth suddenly has a lot on her hands - attending the mayor's fancy dress ball and getting to know an important new neighbour.
11:45 PM
Timeshift — 23:45
The Rules of Drinking
Documentary which digs into the archive to discover the unwritten rules that have governed the way we drink in Britain, from 1940s pubs and clubs to drinking at home or at work.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 10 October) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Simon King's Shetland Adventure, Natural World, and The Arctic Convoy. 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 Timeshift.
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.