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 Monday 09 March 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Australia timezone.

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Humphrey Burton: The Huw Wheldon Lecture

Humphrey Burton gives a first-hand account of the achievements of Monitor, the BBC's first television arts magazine. First broadcast in 1991.
Runtime: 1 hr

Travels with Pevsner

Janet Street-Porter visits some of the architectural highlights of North Yorkshire, including Castle Howard and the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough.
Runtime: 50 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 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

Seven Worlds, One Planet

Asia
Asia - where rarely seen animals roam the hottest deserts, tallest jungles and highest mountains on Earth.

Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez

World's First City
Janina is in Turkey, tracking a young explorer who found the worldโ€™s oldest city and rewrote the beginning of civilisation โ€“ until his discovery became engulfed in scandal.
Runtime: 1 hr

Call My Bluff

Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Prunella Gee and Humphrey Burton take on Patrick Campbell, Hannah Gordon and Bryan Marshall in the panel game of definitions and deceptions.
Runtime: 30 min

Face the Music

Question master Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Joyce Grenfell, Brian Redhead, Alvar Lidell. With guest musician David Atherton.
Runtime: 30 min

The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms

Marcus du Sautoy demystifies the hidden world of algorithms, revealing where these 2,000-year-old problem-solvers came from, how they work and what they have achieved.

Bridget Riley - Painting the Line

With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, seldom-seen footage from the archives and a rare interview with Kirsty Wark, this is the story of a true visionary of British art.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 09 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Seven Worlds, One Planet, Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez, and Call My Bluff. 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 00:00 (11:00 your time) with Bridget Riley - Painting the Line.

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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