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 Thursday 02 April 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments

Fred Dibnah looks at some of the great achievements in civil engineering, from the earliest wrought iron suspension bridge to the Channel Tunnel.
Runtime: 30 min

Spring Walks

Comedian and actor Nina Wadia enjoys an invigorating spring walk in the Yorkshire Dales. A 360-degree camera captures her thoughts and emotions along the way.
Runtime: 30 min

Natural World

A professor develops an extraordinary relationship with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home to learn about its intelligence.
Runtime: 1 hr

Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story

Gabriel Weston explores the history and development of forensic science. The first episode looks at the difficulty of identifying the body in a murder case.
Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 10 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

Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments

Pleasure Palaces
Steeplejack Fred Dibnah tours Britain admiring some of its engineering marvels. This edition focuses on structures that have been built for entertainment purposes.
Runtime: 30 min

Cornwall's Red River

Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the Red River in Cornwall. Despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining, it is also home to some rare, beautiful and resilient wildlife.
Runtime: 30 min

All about Eve

Classic Oscar-winning drama. An ageing star is duped into helping an aspiring actress, who turns out to be ruthlessly ambitious.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

Wogan

Bette Davis
Classic interview from 1987 in which Terry Wogan talks to Hollywood legend Bette Davis.
Runtime: 35 min

The Ipcress File

Spy thriller about an investigation into a brain drain among scientists. A secret agent finds himself in a world where nobody can be trusted.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 02 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments, Cornwall's Red River, and All about Eve. 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 00:35 (19:35 your time) with The Ipcress File.

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

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