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 03 April 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Australia timezone.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Fri 03 Apr
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The Truth about Len Deighton — 00:35
Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, whose output ranges from the Harry Palmer espionage thrillers to books on military history and cookery. First shown in 2006.
Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of Spring — 01:35
Uninterrupted and unspoiled by voiceover or music, the birdsong of sunrise in all its glory. Three different habitats, Britain's woodland, heathland and parkland, burst into song.
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments — 02:35
Steeplejack Fred Dibnah tours Britain admiring some of its engineering marvels. This edition focuses on structures that have been built for entertainment purposes.
Runtime:
30 min
Cornwall's Red River — 03:05
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the Red River in Cornwall. Despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining, it is also home to some rare, beautiful and resilient wildlife.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 July 1999 and featuring Steps, Madness, Catatonia, The Cardigans, Dina Carroll and Ricky Martin.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Elvis Costello, Five, The 3 Jays, Pet Shop Boys, DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, Madness and Ricky Martin.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1981 and featuring Stiff Little Fingers, Liquid Gold, Sugar Minott, Spandau Ballet and Shakin' Stevens.
Runtime:
40 min
Top of the Pops — 20:40
Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1987, featuring Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat and The Pogues & The Dubliners.
Runtime:
30 min
The Cure at the BBC — 21:10
A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and the unique songwriting talents that meant their long list of singles were always destined to be embraced by a far wider audience.
Runtime:
1 hr
Radio 2 In Concert — 22:10
The Cure
The Cure play an intimate performance with a selection of classics, fan favourites and tracks from the album Songs of a Lost World.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
6 Music Festival — 23:30
Festival Highlights
Highlights from the annual live music festival.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 03 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, The Cure at the BBC, and Radio 2 In Concert. 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 00:30 (10:30 your time) with 6 Music Festival.
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.