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 Friday 27 March 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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My Garden of a Thousand Bees

Wildlife film-maker Martin Dohrn is bee obsessed. He has found over 60 species in his Bristol garden and sets out to film them, with mind-blowing results.
Runtime: 50 min

Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments

Steeplejack Fred Dibnah tours Britain admiring some of its engineering marvels. This edition takes in Preston, County Durham, St Paul's Cathedral and York Minster.
Runtime: 30 min

Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast

The End of the Road
Julia Bradbury sets out on the final stage of her walk. Robin Hood's Bay is the goal, but first she must complete the North York Moors and walk through Eskdale.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

A Timewatch Guide

Using archive film, Alice Roberts uncovers how the monument of Stonehenge has been interpreted, argued over and debated by some of Britain's leading historians and archaeologists.
Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 25 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 min

Top of the Pops

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 June 1999 and featuring S Club 7, Jamiroquai, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Lit, Adam Rickitt, Melanie G and Vengaboys.
Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 July 1999 and featuring Vengaboys, Whitney Houston, The Three Amigos, Suede, A1, Jennifer Lopez and ATB.
Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Peter Powell introduces performances from Suzi Quatro, Dan Hill, Elvis Costello, The Vibrators, Kate Bush, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gerry Rafferty, Manhattan Transfer and Legs & Co.
Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Peter Powell and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 March 1988 and featuring Sinitta, a-ha, Wet Wet Wet, Iron Maiden, Tiffany and Aswad.
Runtime: 30 min

Elkie Brooks at the BBC

To mark her 80th birthday, Elkie Brooks looks back on some of her finest-ever performances at the BBC, including such hits as Pearlโ€™s a Singer, No More the Fool and Lilac Wine.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Sight and Sound in Concert

Elkie Brooks 1977
Singer Elkie Brooks in concert at the Hippodrome, Golders Green, first broadcast simultaneously with Radio 1 in 1977. With a special introduction by Annie Nightingale.
Runtime: 1 hr

Elkie Brooks in Concert 1987

Part 1
In a performance recorded especially for the BBC at the NEC, Birmingham, Elkie produces a subtle blend of rock numbers and gentle ballads.
Runtime: 40 min

Elkie Brooks in Concert 1987

Part 2
In the second part of this concert, Elkie performs new compositions and hits such as Lilac Wine, Donโ€™t Cry Out Loud and Gasoline Alley.
Runtime: 40 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Friday 27 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, Elkie Brooks at the BBC, and Sight and Sound in Concert. 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 (20:30 your time) with Elkie Brooks in Concert 1987.

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

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