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 19 October 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Mon 19 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:45 AM (12:45 AM UK Time )
12:45 AM
Shakespeare in Italy — 00:45
Francesco da Mosto takes to the Italian road in search of Shakespeare. He looks at Italy as the land of adventure and ambition, visiting Venice, Rome and Stromboli.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:45 AM
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius — 01:45
Episode 1
Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
2:45 AM
A Stitch in Time — 02:45
Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through their clothes. She looks at Dido Belle.
Runtime:
30 min
3:15 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 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
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands — 19:00
Wild Extremes
From hyper-intelligent parrots to sinister snails and magical constellations of glow-worms, this is the story of New Zealand's wildest places and resilient pioneers.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Art of France — 20:00
This Is the Modern World
In the final episode of the series, France is changing at a helter-skelter pace and its angry young artists are reinventing how to paint.
9:00 PM
Classic Mastermind — 21:00
Episode 11
Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from Bradford University. The specialist subjects are Zulu history 1816-1879, Stuart monarchs 1603-1714, the Salvation Army and Rupert Brooke.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
Call My Bluff — 21:30
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Suzanne Roquette and Donny MacLeod take on Patrick Campbell, Angharad Rees and Christopher Casanove in the game of word definitions and deceptions.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
Aberfan: The Green Hollow — 22:00
A film poem commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, performed by Michael Sheen, Jonathan Pryce, Sian Phillips, Eve Myles and Iwan Rheon. First broadcast in 2016.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Tish — 23:00
Mother, fighter, visionary photographer
Tish Murtha used her camera to celebrate overlooked working-class lives and to fight for social change in 1980s Britain. Her daughter, Ella, uncovers her poignant story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 19 October) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands, Art of France, 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 00:30 (10:30 your time) with Tish.
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.