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 28 May 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Canada timezone.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Thu 28 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 5:30 AM (5:30 AM UK Time )
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
University Challenge — 19:00
Episode 16
Two more of round one’s highest-scoring losing teams have a second chance to qualify for the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Cambridge Quiz Society v Oxford Librarians
Quiz show with Victoria Coren in which links must be made between apparently unconnected things. Teams from Cambridge and Oxford compete.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Talking Pictures — 20:00
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe's story is told through the insights and anecdotes of friends, directors and fellow actors who spoke about her over the years on a selection of BBC programmes.
Runtime:
45 min
8:45 PM
Some Like It Hot — 20:45
Comic masterpiece from Billy Wilder. Musicians Joe and Jerry accidentally witness the St Valentine's Day massacre and attempt to make a getaway by joining an all-girl jazz band.
Runtime:
2 hr
10:45 PM
Nobody's Perfect: The Making of Some Like It Hot — 22:45
Revealing documentary about the creation and shooting of the acclaimed comedy movie. Including interviews with stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis and behind-the-scenes colour footage.
Runtime:
50 min
11:35 PM
My Week with Marilyn — 23:35
The tale of a young film studio assistant's brief relationship with screen goddess Marilyn Monroe, set against a backdrop of the making of The Prince and the Showgirl.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
1:05 AM
The Prince, the Showgirl and Me — 01:05
Documentary. Sir Laurence Olivier's personal assistant Colin Cark reveals the trials that beset The Prince and the Showgirl film with Marilyn Monroe.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:05 AM
Only Connect — 02:05
Cambridge Quiz Society v Oxford Librarians
Quiz show with Victoria Coren in which links must be made between apparently unconnected things. Teams from Cambridge and Oxford compete.
Runtime:
30 min
2:35 AM
Art of Scandinavia — 02:35
Democratic by Design
In the final instalment we arrive in Sweden - home of Ikea and a tradition of brilliant furniture design stretching back to the early years of the 20th century.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:35 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:35
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
5:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 28 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and Talking Pictures. 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 18:58 (13:58 your time) with This is BBC Four.
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.