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 Friday 23 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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GREAT! action+1
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GREAT! mystery+1
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TLC+1
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W+1
Yesterday+1
Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Fri 23 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 1:10 AM (1:10 AM UK Time )
1:10 AM
Hauntings — 01:10
The Enfield Poltergeist
In September 1977, police investigate a reported home invasion at a house in Enfield. They can find no evidence of a break-in, but they do encounter activities that are still difficult to explain.
2:00 AM
Hauntings — 02:00
The Conjuring House
When Andrea Perron moves into her new home in Rhode Island, she and her family start to experience multiple disturbances, hearing whispers and seeing visions.
2:45 AM
Asteroids: Spark of Life? — 02:45
Scientists explore if the destructive impacts of asteroids on Earth four billion years ago may have provided the essential ingredients needed for life to ignite on our planet.
Runtime:
55 min
3:40 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:40
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 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
Top of the Pops — 19:00
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 June 2000 and featuring Mary Mary, Darude, Moby, Jamelia, Idlewild, Macy Gray and Black Legend.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 June 2000 and featuring Black Legend, Lonestar, Girl Thing, Damage, David Gray, Oasis and Kylie Minogue.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Peter Powell presents The Piranhas, Toyah, The Kids from Fame, Imagination, Kool and the Gang, Bauhaus, Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Sharon Redd and Shakin' Stevens.
Runtime:
40 min
8:40 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:40
Gary Davies and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 October 1987 and featuring Was (Not Was), Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, The Cure and Bee Gees.
Runtime:
30 min
9:10 PM
Top of the Pops — 21:10
Noel Edmonds presents the pop programme, first broadcast on 15 July 1976 and featuring Sunfighter, Liverpool Express, Bobby Goldsboro, Glamour Puss and Demis Roussos.
Runtime:
35 min
9:45 PM
Disco at the BBC — 21:45
Volume 2
Another slice of disco delight with a celebration of nightclub classics taken from the very best of the BBC’s archives, including Rock Your Baby, Ring My Bell and Yes Sir, I Can Boogie.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:45 PM
TOTP2 — 22:45
Boogie Fever: A TOTP2 Disco Special
Disco classics from Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Liquid Gold, Sylvester, The Village People, The Weather Girls, Chic, George McCrae, Hi-Tension, Heatwave and more.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 23 October) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, and Disco at the BBC. 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 TOTP2.
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.