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 Saturday 23 May 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 — Sat 23 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 5:30 AM (5:30 AM UK Time )
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
The Good Old Days — 19:00
Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, from 24 February 1977. With Larry Grayson, Fenella Fielding, Hinge and Bracket, and Anna Sharkey.
Runtime:
45 min
7:45 PM
Dusty — 19:45
Episode 6
An edition of Dusty Springfield's 1960s variety show, first broadcast on 22 September 1966. Her special guest is ventriloquist Señor Wences.
Runtime:
25 min
8:10 PM
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 20:10
A Minor Operation
Drama series about a 60-year-old private detective. Hetty is in hospital - an unlikely place to find her most urgent case yet.
Runtime:
50 min
9:00 PM
My Favourite Cake — 21:00
Mahin, a 70-year-old widow living alone in Tehran, decides to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life. An unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unforgettable evening.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
10:35 PM
King Otto and Football’s Greek Gods — 22:35
A true football fairytale
The story of how Otto Rehhagel coached Greece to become the unlikely champions of Euro 2004 and how two contrasting cultures came together to write a new chapter of Greek mythology.
11:50 PM
Keeping Up Appearances — 23:50
Singing for Emmet
Sitcom. Hyacinth finds herself with an ideal opportunity to impress Emmet with her singing when she discovers that he is involved in a concert at the church hall.
Runtime:
30 min
12:20 AM
Sorry! — 00:20
The Next Best Man
Timothy is asked to be best man at his friend Frank's wedding. He ends up in trouble when trying to encourage the idea of marriage in spite of his parents.
Runtime:
30 min
12:50 AM
The Good Old Days — 00:50
Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme, from 24 February 1977. With Larry Grayson, Fenella Fielding, Hinge and Bracket, and Anna Sharkey.
Runtime:
45 min
1:35 AM
Dusty — 01:35
Episode 6
An edition of Dusty Springfield's 1960s variety show, first broadcast on 22 September 1966. Her special guest is ventriloquist Señor Wences.
Runtime:
25 min
2:00 AM
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 02:00
A Minor Operation
Drama series about a 60-year-old private detective. Hetty is in hospital - an unlikely place to find her most urgent case yet.
Runtime:
50 min
2:50 AM
This is BBC Four — 02:50
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 40 min
5:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 23 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, The Good Old Days, Dusty, and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. 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 18:58 (03:58 your time) with This is BBC Four.
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.