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 07 May 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Thu 07 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:35 AM (12:35 AM UK Time )
12:35 AM
Inside Porton Down: Britain's Secret Weapons Research Facility — 00:35
Michael Mosley investigates Porton Down, Britain's most secretive and controversial military research base. He comes face to face with chemical and biological weapons old and new.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:35 AM
Scotland's Finest: The Story of the Highland Games — 01:35
Bill Patterson narrates the rich and vivid story of the Highland Games, which have become a symbol of community and identity in Scotland and across the world.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:35 AM
The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story — 02:35
The Ruth Ellis Files
Series re-examining the Ruth Ellis case. Gillian Pachter takes a forensic look at the police investigation and discovers worrying assumptions and problematic omissions.
3:35 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:35
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 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
University Challenge — 19:00
Episode 4
Coventry University makes its debut appearance against a team from Cardiff University, with a place in round two at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Episode 5
Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge, and connections need to be made between apparently unconnected things.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Dam Busters Declassified — 20:00
Martin Shaw separates the fact from the myth as he takes to the skies to retrace the route of the 1943 raid by 617 Squadron which used bouncing bombs to destroy German dams.
9:00 PM
The Great Escaper — 21:00
Love, loyalty and spirit never grow old
Bernard Jordan, an 89-year-old veteran of the D-Day landings, sneaks out of his seaside care home to board a cross-channel ferry and attend the 70th anniversary commemoration in Normandy.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
10:30 PM
Talking Pictures — 22:30
Glenda Jackson
Celia Imrie tells the story of Glenda Jackson, one of Britain’s greatest-ever acting talents, who famously turned her back on her hugely successful screen career to pursue a life in politics.
Runtime:
45 min
11:15 PM
The Silence of the Lambs — 23:15
FBI trainee Clarice Starling, enticing insights from confined killer Hannibal Lecter, shares her nightmare memory in the hope of stopping a serial killer before his latest victim dies.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 07 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and Dam Busters Declassified. 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 01:10 (10:10 your time) with The Silence of the Lambs.
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.