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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 Thursday 01 January 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Australia timezone.

Channels
BBC One (BBC1) BBC Two (BBC2) ITV1 Channel 4 Channel 5 ITV2 ITV3 ITV4 E4 Film4 More4 GREAT! movies Sky Arts RTÉ One BBC Three (BBC3) CBeebies BBC News BBC Four BBC ALBA BBC Parliament BBC Scotland CBBC S4C
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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Steven Spielberg shares his exclusive story behind the making of Jaws. From the novel to the film, it shocked readers and audiences, and it continues to influence pop culture 50 years on.
Runtime: 1 hr 25 min

Talking Pictures

Celia Imrie dives into the BBC’s archives to tell the behind-the-scenes story of Steven Spielberg’s classic aquatic horror, Jaws.
Runtime: 45 min

Seven Worlds, One Planet

Continents of Wonder
A compilation of the most spectacular moments from the series, highlighting the rich and wonderful diversity of life found on our planet's seven unique continents.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 min

New Year's Day Concert

Highlights from Vienna 2026
Petroc Trelawny presents highlights of the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year’s Day Concert, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Runtime: 2 hr

The Great Escape

Courage unites, freedom awaits
During the Second World War, a group of Allied prisoners of war mount a daring breakout from a supposedly inescapable Nazi prison camp. Based on a true story.
Runtime: 2 hr 45 min

The Italian Job

The plan was flawless. The getaway? Legendary
Classic comedy caper starring Michael Caine. Cockney criminal Charlie Croker and his gang take on an audacious plan to steal a cache of gold bullion in Turin, Italy.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 01 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, New Year's Day Concert, and The Great Escape. 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 The Italian Job.

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.

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