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 Wednesday 15 July 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Wed 15 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:40 AM (12:40 AM UK Time )
12:40 AM
American Visions — 00:40
Robert Hughes focuses on work that responded to the Vietnam War and civil strife. He traces the development of minimalism and ends up on top of an extinct volcano.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:40 AM
Letters from Baghdad — 01:40
The story of Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day, who shaped the modern Middle East after World War I in ways that still reverberate today.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
3:10 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 03:10
Michael Portillo reaches Havant, where the Scalextric factory was located, and Haslemere, the surprise birthplace of a musical phenomenon – the plastic recorder.
Runtime:
30 min
3:40 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:40
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 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
Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00
Wokingham to Heathrow
Michael goes on a tour around Heathrow Airport, taking an eerie walk around the mothballed Terminal 1 building and ending up atop the iconic 87.5 metre control tower.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Canal Boat Diaries — 19:30
Knottingley to Ripon
As Robbie makes his way to Ripon in North Yorkshire, he tackles the fast-flowing River Ouse and is forced to make an emergency stop.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Mysterious Origins of Insects — 20:00
Millions of years in the making
A journey into the eye-opening realm of insects to explore how scientists are using traditional and cutting-edge techniques to search for a single, common insect ancestor.
9:00 PM
The Nazis: A Warning from History — 21:00
Fighting to the End
Examining the rise of the Nazis and their impact. Fear and hatred of Bolshevism drove many Germans to fight to the bitter end, despite continued suffering.
9:50 PM
Afoot Again in the Past — 21:50
Castle Leslie
Lucinda Lambton investigates the history of Castle Leslie in Ireland.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Our Friends in the North — 22:00
1987
On the night of the 1987 hurricane, Nicky leaves Mary. Tosker and Elaine, broken by the stock market crash, find comfort in each other.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
11:15 PM
Our Friends in the North — 23:15
1995
1995: Nicky goes back to his roots and to Mary. Geordie has become an alcoholic, and Tosker realises his dream of a floating nightclub.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 15 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Canal Boat Diaries, and Mysterious Origins of Insects. 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 (09:30 your time) with Our Friends in the North.
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.