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 11 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sun 11 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:45 AM (12:45 AM UK Time )
12:45 AM
Simon King's Shetland Adventure — 00:45
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
1:45 AM
Natural World — 01:45
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
2:45 AM
Timeshift — 02:45
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
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
A Stitch in Time — 19:00
The Hedge Cutter
Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through their clothes. A rare portrait of a working man.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
BBC Young Musician — 19:30
Live Auditions Part 2
The live auditions continue as more of the UK’s young classical stars compete for a place in the quarter-final. Petroc Trelawny presents.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
9:00 PM
Talking Shakespeare — 21:00
Shakespeare on screen
Celia Imrie takes a trip through the BBC’s archive for a celebration of the works of Shakespeare, exploring how the Bard’s biggest plays have been brought to cinema and television screens.
10:00 PM
Remembers... — 22:00
Lesley Manville Remembers... Top Girls
Lesley Manville looks back on Caryl Churchill's play Top Girls, a landmark in British theatre. She shares her memories of the original 1982 stage show and the 1991 BBC adaptation.
Runtime:
15 min
10:15 PM
Performance — 22:15
Top Girls
Marlene celebrates her new position as managing director of Top Girls Appointment Agency by giving a dinner party for five assorted women from centuries past. By Caryl Churchill.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 11 October) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, A Stitch in Time, BBC Young Musician, and Talking Shakespeare. 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 00:05 with Performance.
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.