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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 Tuesday 06 January 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Tue 06 Jan

12:55 AM

Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde — 00:55

Writer Ian Rankin investigates The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, tracing Robert Louis Stevenson's story back to events in Stevenson's childhood.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:55 AM

Pavlopetri: The City Beneath the Waves — 01:55

Documentary following a team of underwater archaeologists and experts as they use CGI to reveal the secrets of Pavlopetri in Greece, the world's oldest submerged city.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:55 AM

Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise — 02:55

Documentary series. A look at southern Thailand, known for its natural beauty. For the animals that live here, this is a natural wonderland.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:55 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:55

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 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

Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise — 19:00

The Central Heartland
Documentary exploring the paradise of Thailand. In central Thailand's forests, plains and city streets, nature finds a way of living alongside people.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

Yes, Prime Minister — 20:00

One of Us
The papers of a recently deceased head of MI5 show that he was, at one stage, spying for Russia. Worse still, he was investigated and cleared by a committee headed by Sir Humphrey.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:30 PM

Yes, Prime Minister — 20:30

Man Overboard
Sir Humphrey must stop Jim supporting a plan to move armed service jobs from the south to the north east to ease unemployment.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies — 21:00

Writer and presenter Ben Macintyre reveals the gripping true story of the double agents who helped to make D-Day a success, a triumph for espionage, deceit and twisted thinking.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Culloden — 22:00

Historical documentary about the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Written and directed by Peter Watkins, it is presented as a news report from the battlefield.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
11:10 PM

The Making of Culloden — 23:10

Peter Watkins recounts the short-lived, happy period making his classic documentary Culloden and discusses, as he sees it, the tragic decline television has taken since it was made.
Runtime: 30 min
11:40 PM

Britain's Lost Waterlands: Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country — 23:40

Documentary following Dick Strawbridge and Alice Roberts as they explore the British landscapes that inspired children's author Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 06 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise, Yes, Prime Minister, and Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies. 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 00:40 (11:40 your time) with Britain's Lost Waterlands: Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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