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 Tuesday 18 August 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 — Tue 18 Aug
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
The Architecture the Railways Built — 19:00
Episode 4
Tim Dunn visits the Ribblehead Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales and tours the breathtaking stations of the Hungerbergbahn in Innsbruck.
Runtime:
45 min
7:45 PM
The Flying Gardener — 19:45
Sussex
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. In Sussex, the most wooded area of the UK, Chris visits Leonardslee Garden and Sheffield Park Garden.
Runtime:
15 min
8:00 PM
To the Manor Born — 20:00
Going to Church
Class-based sitcom. Audrey takes DeVere to task for failing to turn up in church on Sunday, but then fails to practise what she preaches.
8:30 PM
Keeping Up Appearances — 20:30
Country Retreat
Sitcom. Hyacinth's plans to buy a small weekend retreat in the country take an unexpected turn, and Richard has an unexpected fall.
9:00 PM
Rise of the Clans — 21:00
The Bruce Supremacy
Neil Oliver tells the story of Scotland's ancient clans. He follows the clans as they rallied behind Robert the Bruce in his bid to win Scotland's crown.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Britain in Focus: A Photographic History — 22:00
Episode 1
Eamonn McCabe explores how science and technology allowed pioneering photographers like Roger Fenton and Julia Margaret Cameron to create a new art form.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
The Secret Genius of Plants — 23:00
Super Senses
We have long known that plants can move, but recent studies have found that they can also smell, touch and taste, and have other surprising senses, allowing us to look at them with fresh eyes.
11:55 PM
Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil — 23:55
Documentary in which gardening expert Chris Beardshaw delves into the micro-world of soil to reveal what it is, how it works and why we couldn't survive without it.
Runtime:
55 min
12:50 AM
Britain in Focus: A Photographic History — 00:50
Episode 1
Eamonn McCabe explores how science and technology allowed pioneering photographers like Roger Fenton and Julia Margaret Cameron to create a new art form.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:50 AM
The Flying Gardener — 01:50
Sussex
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. In Sussex, the most wooded area of the UK, Chris visits Leonardslee Garden and Sheffield Park Garden.
Runtime:
15 min
2:05 AM
Rise of the Clans — 02:05
The Bruce Supremacy
Neil Oliver tells the story of Scotland's ancient clans. He follows the clans as they rallied behind Robert the Bruce in his bid to win Scotland's crown.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:05 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:05
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 25 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 (Tuesday 18 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, The Architecture the Railways Built, The Flying Gardener, and To the Manor Born. 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.