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 09 July 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Thu 09 Jul

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

Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00

Swanage to Portchester
Michael Portillo reaches England’s south coast to continue his exploration of postwar Britain, beginning on the steam-powered Swanage Railway in Dorset.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Canal Boat Diaries — 19:30

Barrowford to Bingley
Robbie Cumming crosses the Pennines on the picturesque Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and lends a hand to hire boaters in Gargrave, North Yorkshire.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey — 20:00

Simon Armitage undertakes his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his personal heroes, Odysseus, at the same time wondering whether he even likes the guy.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Bletchley Park: Codebreaking's Forgotten Genius — 21:00

Documentary looking at Gordon Welchman, a codebreaker crucial to the allies defeating the Nazis in World War II. Filmed extensively at Bletchley Park.
10:00 PM

Blade Runner — 22:00

Film noir meets science fiction in the 2007 final cut of Ridley Scott's visually stunning and brutal sci-fi classic about an ex-cop on the trail of mutinous androids.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min
11:50 PM

Jane Eyre — 23:50

Based on Charlotte Bronte's classic novel about an orphan girl who grows up to become a governess in a gloomy manor in Yorkshire, where she falls in love with Mr Rochester.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
1:25 AM

Canal Boat Diaries — 01:25

Barrowford to Bingley
Robbie Cumming crosses the Pennines on the picturesque Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and lends a hand to hire boaters in Gargrave, North Yorkshire.
Runtime: 30 min
1:55 AM

Great British Railway Journeys — 01:55

Swanage to Portchester
Michael Portillo reaches England’s south coast to continue his exploration of postwar Britain, beginning on the steam-powered Swanage Railway in Dorset.
Runtime: 30 min
2:25 AM

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey — 02:25

Simon Armitage undertakes his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his personal heroes, Odysseus, at the same time wondering whether he even likes the guy.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:25 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:25

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 5 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 09 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Canal Boat Diaries, and Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey. 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?

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