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 Wednesday 15 April 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Wed 15 Apr
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
The Secret Life of Waves — 00:00
David Malone's documentary delves into the secrets of ocean waves, revealing that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and more.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:00 AM
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age — 01:00
Fred Dibnah takes a look at mining, touring from Cornwall to Scotland to explore how tin, slate, lead and coal were all extracted from the ground.
Runtime:
30 min
1:30 AM
Canal Boat Diaries — 01:30
The real side of boat life with Robbie Cumming. Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester?
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
Face the Music — 02:00
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Annette Page, Richard Baker and Robin Ray. With guest musician Murray Perahia.
Runtime:
30 min
2:30 AM
The Secret Life of Waves — 02:30
David Malone's documentary delves into the secrets of ocean waves, revealing that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and more.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:30
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr
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
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age — 19:00
Railways
Fred Dibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Canal Boat Diaries — 19:30
Barton Swing Aqueduct to Liverpool Docks
Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. There are engine issues and a leaky boat to fix before Robbie reaches Liverpool Docks.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
What Are UFOs? — 20:00
Out of the shadows
After years in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies.
8:50 PM
Talking Art: Cezanne — 20:50
Celebrities talk about which of Cezanne's works they find most inspiring.
Runtime:
10 min
9:00 PM
Building Britain's Biggest Nuclear Power Station — 21:00
Episode 2
The project sees its biggest lift to date using the world’s largest land-based crane. Meanwhile, we learn about the extensive flood defence system, and specialists work to uncover unexploded bombs.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
This Life — 22:00
Just Sex
Drama series about five friends sharing a house. Warren decides to stop living a lie, Milly and O'Donnell become closer, and Jerry finds an ally in Anna.
Runtime:
40 min
10:40 PM
This Life — 22:40
Father Figure
Drama series about five flatmates. O'Donnell could prove to be Milly's knight in shining armour, but will she risk her relationship with Egg for a romantic fantasy?
Runtime:
40 min
11:20 PM
Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story — 23:20
Instruments of Murder
Gabriel Weston investigates the forensic advances that have elevated the murder weapon from its role of mere evidence to that of key witness.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 15 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Canal Boat Diaries, and What Are UFOs?. 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 00:20 (19:20 your time) with Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story.
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.