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 Monday 14 September 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 14 Sep

12:55 AM

Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics — 00:55

Dr Helen Czerski investigates the science behind the sounds we're familiar with and the sounds that we normally can't hear, from Big Ben to the Stromboli volcano.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:55 AM

Flying Scotsman from the Footplate — 01:55

The view from the driving seat as Flying Scotsman travels the Severn Valley Railway. Cab cameras and microphones capture all the action.
2:55 AM

Steve Backshall's Extreme Mountain Challenge — 02:55

Nature documentary. Joining up with a team of elite Italian cavers, Steve ventures deep within a tepui, inside a newly discovered cave.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:55 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:55

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 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

Earth's Seasonal Secrets — 19:00

Spring
Documentary celebrating spring on planet Earth, and the extraordinary tricks that animals and plants find to rise to the new challenges it brings.
8:00 PM

Britain's Lost Masterpieces — 20:00

Brighton
Bendor Grosvenor and Emma Dabiri visit Brighton Museum to investigate who painted two religious pictures and uncover the story of one of the most extravagant buildings in Britain.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Classic Mastermind — 21:00

Episode 6
Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from Strathclyde University. The specialist subjects are George Orwell, the history of costume from 1600, Rome and the Common Market.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 PM

Call My Bluff — 21:30

Robert Robinson hosts as Patrick Campbell, Anouska Hempel and Nigel Havers take on Frank Muir, Diana Quick and Robert Powell in the panel game of word definitions and deceptions.
Runtime: 30 min
10:00 PM

The Sky at Night — 22:00

Engineering the Universe
Chris Lintott and the team explore the extraordinary engineering, both on Earth and millions of kilometres above it in space, that is transforming modern astronomy.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

This Cultural Life — 22:30

Lubaina Himid
Artist Lubaina Himid talks to John Wilson about her creative influences.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 PM

Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture — 23:00

Mavericks of Empire
Alastair Sooke looks at great sculptors of the British Empire, mavericks who bucked prevailing trends, such as John Flaxman, Francis Chantrey and Alfred Gilbert.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 14 September) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Earth's Seasonal Secrets, Britain's Lost Masterpieces, and Classic Mastermind. 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 00:00 (09:00 your time) with Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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