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 Friday 27 February 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Fri 27 Feb
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The Horizon Guide to AI — 01:05
Documentary looking at the perception of AI from 1964 to the present day. Can we be optimistic about all that AI can deliver - or fearful of its ability to control our lives?
Runtime:
1 hr
Canals: The Making of a Nation — 02:05
Liz McIvor explores how the nation's canals were saved following years of postwar neglect, becoming places of tranquillity and popular for boating holidays.
Runtime:
30 min
Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez — 02:35
Janina is in Crete on the trail of the millionaire who discovered the mythical palace of the Minotaur and the first western civilisation, but who is now mired in controversy.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four — 03:35
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
This is BBC Four — 18:58
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 min
Top of the Pops — 19:00
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 April 1999 and featuring Martine McCutcheon, Texas, Busta Rhymes, Faithless and Westlife.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 May 1999 and featuring Phats & Small, The Offspring, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Cast, Geri Halliwell and Westlife.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 March 1979 and featuring The Skids, Thin Lizzy, Chic and David Essex. With dance sequences by Legs & Co.
Runtime:
35 min
Top of the Pops — 20:35
Peter Powell and Mark Goodier present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 February 1988 and featuring The Primitives, Morrissey, Vanessa Paradis and The Mission.
Runtime:
30 min
St David's Day at the BBC — 21:05
Celebrate St David's Day with classic performances drawn from the BBC's music archives. Includes Manic Street Preachers, Catatonia, Feeder, Dame Shirley Bassey and Sir Tom Jones.
Runtime:
1 hr
Electric Proms — 22:05
Dame Shirley Bassey
Trevor Nelson and Edith Bowman present highlights of Dame Shirley Bassey's special performance for the BBC Electric Proms from London's Roundhouse.
Runtime:
1 hr
Radio 2 In Concert — 23:05
Stereophonics
Stereophonics perform some of their biggest hits, plus tracks from their 2019 UK number one album Kind, in a special Radio 2 In Concert presented by Fearne Cotton.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 27 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, St David's Day at the BBC, and Electric Proms. 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 00:05 (11:05 your time) with Radio 2 In Concert.
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.