BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (Canada 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 12 January 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 12 Jan

12:50 AM

Yellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer — 00:50

Documentary exploring Yellowstone, one of the most remarkable places on the planet. Kate Humble gets to grips with the science behind winter at Yellowstone.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:50 AM

Shackleton's Cabin — 01:50

Care and conservation
Given the unique privilege to preserve a relic belonging to his hero Ernest Shackleton, conservation expert Sven Habermann uncovers the history of the renowned Antarctic explorer.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
2:40 AM

Timeshift — 02:40

Documentary which looks at why the most inhospitable place on the planet has exerted such a powerful hold on the imagination of explorers, scientists, writers and photographers.
Runtime: 1 hr
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

Snooker: The Masters — 19:00

Day 2, Part 2
Coverage from the second day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.
Runtime: 3 hr
10:00 PM

Lee Miller: A Life on the Front Line — 22:00

Celebrating Lee Miller, a model turned photographer turned war reporter who defied anyone who tried to pin her down, put her on a pedestal or pigeonhole her in any way.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

The Search for the Lost Manuscript: Julian of Norwich — 23:00

Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of Revelations of Divine Love, the first book ever written in English by a woman - Julian of Norwich, in 1373 - and kept hidden for centuries.
Runtime: 1 hr
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What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 12 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: The Masters, and Lee Miller: A Life on the Front Line. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:00 (19:00 your time) with The Search for the Lost Manuscript: Julian of Norwich.

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