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 19 January 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 19 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 1:15 AM (1:15 AM UK Time )
1:15 AM
Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra — 01:15
Documentary that recounts how three young brothers turned an Indigenous Australian dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse.
2:15 AM
A Wild Year — 02:15
Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park.
Runtime:
1 hr
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
Wild China — 19:00
Heart of the Dragon
The hills of Guilin and the fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Art of Persia — 20:00
Episode 1
Documentary series. Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born.
9:00 PM
Call My Bluff — 21:00
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Penelope Keith and Miles Kingston take on Patrick Campbell, Sinead Cusak and Ian Ogilvy in the panel game of word definitions and deceptions.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
Face the Music — 21:30
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Angela Down, Robin Ray and John Julius Norwich. With guest musician Bernard Haitink.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
I Am Martin Parr — 22:00
Capturing Britain on camera
Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip with a photographer whose work has revolutionised contemporary photography.
11:05 PM
Norman MacCaig at 80: None a Stranger — 23:05
Documentary first shown on Scottish poet Norman MacCaig's 80th birthday in 1990 to mark the centenary of his birth, featuring archive footage and readings of nine of his poems.
Runtime:
30 min
11:35 PM
Personal Pursuits: A Poet's Workshop — 23:35
Magnus Magnusson interviews Scottish poet Norman MacCaig.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 19 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Wild China, Art of Persia, and Call My Bluff. 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 00:05 (19:05 your time) with Personal Pursuits: A Poet's Workshop.
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.