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

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BBC Four Schedule — Thu 08 Jan

12:15 AM

Mysterious Origins of Insects — 00:15

Millions of years in the making
A journey into the eye-opening realm of insects to explore how scientists are using traditional and cutting-edge techniques to search for a single, common insect ancestor.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
1:15 AM

Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb — 01:15

Documentary which follows the construction of a trailblazing 36,000-tonne steel structure to entomb the ruins of the nuclear power plant destroyed in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:15 AM

Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise — 02:15

Series exploring the paradise of Thailand. Northern Thailand, dominated by mountains and forests, hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:15 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:15

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

Yorkshire Wolds Way — 19:00

Episode 1
Paul Rose explores the 79 miles of the Yorkshire Wolds Way, arguably Britain's least well-known national walking trail, starting at the Humber Estuary and ending at Filey.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village — 19:30

Lavenham
Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the rise, fall and rise of Lavenham in Suffolk, the best-preserved medieval village in the country.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

The Guns of Navarone — 20:00

Gregory Peck leads an all-star cast
A group of crack commandos during the Second World War attempt to destroy the formidable German artillery on the Greek island of Navarone. Starring Gregory Peck and David Niven.
Runtime: 2 hr 30 min
10:30 PM

The Eagle Has Landed — 22:30

Stars Donald Sutherland
All-action World War II adventure. A squad of German paratroopers is sent to England to kidnap Winston Churchill. Based on the bestseller by Jack Higgins.
Runtime: 2 hr 10 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 08 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Yorkshire Wolds Way, Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village, and The Guns of Navarone. 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 The Eagle Has Landed.

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