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 Tuesday 02 June 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Tue 02 Jun

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 18
The second round continues, with two more teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Only Connect — 19:30

History Boys v Rugby Boys
Quiz show with Victoria Coren in which connections must be made between seemingly unconnected things. Three history lovers square up to a trio of Welshmen.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Artsnight — 20:00

A Tribute to Carla Lane
This special edition of Artsnight delves into the BBC's archive and brings together rarely seen interviews in which writer Carla Lane discusses her life and work.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Butterflies — 20:30

When Ria Met Leonard
Ria has enough to cope with: there is her husband Ben, who has his own hang-ups and her sons Adam and Russell, who are the cause of most of them. Then suddenly there's Leonard.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

A History of Britain by Simon Schama — 21:00

Victoria and Her Sisters
A look at the social and economic changes which took place during Queen Victoria's reign, such as industrialisation and changing roles for women.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Muhammad Ali — 22:00

Round One: The Greatest, Part 1
Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion.
Runtime: 50 min
10:50 PM

Muhammad Ali — 22:50

Round One: The Greatest, Part 2
Cassius Clay sets his sights on becoming the youngest ever heavyweight champion, taking on the ‘unbeatable’ Sonny Liston.
Runtime: 50 min
11:40 PM

Muhammad Ali — 23:40

Round Two: What’s My Name? Part 1
Cassius Clay publicly joins the Nation of Islam and takes the name Muhammad Ali. In 1967, he becomes eligible for the Vietnam draft.
Runtime: 50 min
12:30 AM

Muhammad Ali — 00:30

Round Two: What’s My Name? Part 2
When Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the US Army, he is stripped of his title and forced into exile. After three years, he returns to the ring, but he’s lost a step.
Runtime: 50 min
1:20 AM

Only Connect — 01:20

History Boys v Rugby Boys
Quiz show with Victoria Coren in which connections must be made between seemingly unconnected things. Three history lovers square up to a trio of Welshmen.
Runtime: 30 min
1:50 AM

Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist — 01:50

Film about artist Leonora Carrington who worked alongside Max Ernst, Andre Breton and Pablo Picasso in Paris at the height of surrealism, yet lived out her days in Mexico City.
Runtime: 1 hr
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 (Tuesday 02 June) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and Artsnight. 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?

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