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 Saturday 18 April 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 18 Apr

12:25 AM

Word Up! Black American Pop at the BBC — 00:25

Performances by African-American artists of the 1980s from the BBC archives, featuring Cameo, Shalamar, Salt-n-Pepa, Chaka Khan, Kid Creole, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:25 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:25

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 September 1999 and featuring Martine McCutcheon, Shania Twain, A1, The Offspring, DJ Jean and Lou Bega.
Runtime: 30 min
1:55 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:55

Emma Ledden presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 September 1999 and featuring Supergrass, Thunderbugs, The All Seeing I feat Phil Oakey, Suede and Vengaboys.
Runtime: 30 min
2:25 AM

Top of the Pops — 02:25

Richard Skinner and Janice Long present the pop chart programme. Featuring Culture Club, The Human League, FR David, Heaven 17, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet and David Bowie.
Runtime: 35 min
3:00 AM

Top of the Pops — 03:00

Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 April 1994 and featuring Crash Test Dummies, Bitty McLean, C. J. Lewis, The Pretenders, Crystal Waters, Deacon Blue and Prince.
Runtime: 30 min
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

Snooker: World Championship — 19:00

Day 1, Evening Session
Coverage of day 1 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime: 3 hr
10:00 PM

The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years — 22:00

Steve Davis visits the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield to celebrate 40 years of the World Snooker Championship. With contributions from Dennis Taylor, Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

On Cue with Steve Davis: 1985 World Championship Final — 23:00

Steve Davis looks back on the memorable 1985 World Snooker Championship final between himself and Dennis Taylor.
Runtime: 35 min
11:35 PM

The Promised Land — 23:35

Mads Mikkelsen stars
Retired captain Ludvig Kahlen fights to settle on and cultivate an uninhabitable heathland on the remote Jutland peninsula in the name of the king.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 18 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: World Championship, and The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years. 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 01:35 (20:35 your time) with The Promised Land.

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.

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