BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (Australia Timezone)
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 Wednesday 17 December 2025 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Wed 17 Dec
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:15 AM (12:15 AM UK Time )
12:15 AM
The Two Ronnies — 00:15
1982 Christmas Special
Seasonal entertainment from 1982 with Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, plus special guest David Essex.
1:00 AM
Porridge — 01:00
Christmas Special: The Desperate Hours
Classic sitcom. Fletcher plans to add a bit of Christmas spirit to the festive season at Slade Prison in the form of his very own homemade liquor.
1:45 AM
Sorry! — 01:45
Timothy shows Mother, Father and Pippa round his new home. Mother gets a chance to put Pippa off Timothy for life.
Runtime:
30 min
2:15 AM
This is BBC Four — 02:15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
3 hr 15 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
Food and Drink Christmas Quiz — 19:00
Chris Kelly, Jilly Goolden and Oz Clarke present a festive edition of the classic food programme from 1993, with guests Patrick Barlow and Helen Atkinson-Wood.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
University Challenge — 19:30
Episode 9
Two of the four highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play the second of this year’s semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Parkinson — 20:00
Parkinson Takes a Christmas Look at Morecambe and Wise 1974
Michael Parkinson introduces a chat show compilation of Morecambe and Wise shows. Those taking part include Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Andre Previn and Shirley Bassey.
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
9:05 PM
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings — 21:05
Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a wide range of pastiches.
Runtime:
55 min
10:00 PM
Remembers... — 22:00
William Nicholson Remembers... Shadowlands
Screenwriter William Nicholson recalls the making of the 1985 BBC drama Shadowlands, an exploration of faith, love and loss starring Joss Ackland and Claire Bloom.
Runtime:
20 min
10:20 PM
Shadowlands — 22:20
Moving drama about love and loss, set in the 1950s. When confirmed bachelor CS Lewis responds to a fan letter from an American woman called Joy Davidman, his life is transformed.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
11:50 PM
Tales of Winter: The Art of Snow and Ice — 23:50
A look at how mankind's struggle with winter has been reflected in western art throughout the ages, with contributions from Grayson Perry, Will Self, Don McCullin and others.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 17 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Food and Drink Christmas Quiz, University Challenge, and Parkinson. 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 01:20 (12:20 your time) with Tales of Winter: The Art of Snow and Ice.
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.