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 13 August 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Thu 13 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:45 AM (12:45 AM UK Time )
12:45 AM
Inside the Bat Cave — 00:45
A remarkable journey into the secret world of bats. Cutting-edge night-vision cameras follow the hidden life of a greater horseshoe bat roost for four months.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:45 AM
Wainwright Walks — 01:45
Castle Crag
Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. Julia is in the Borrowdale Valley to climb to the summit of Castle Crag.
2:15 AM
Villages by the Sea — 02:15
Ben Robinson visits Culross, a stunning 17th-century village that was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and the first underwater sea coal shaft in the world.
Runtime:
30 min
2:45 AM
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit — 02:45
Episode 2
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history and archaeology of Rome. Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world.
3:45 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:45
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
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
Villages by the Sea — 19:00
Port Carlisle
Ben Robinson explores the remains of a lost harbour in Port Carlisle, a once-thriving port that hoped to rival Liverpool.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Wainwright Walks — 19:30
Scafell Pike
Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker Alfred Wainwright. She faces Scafell Pike, England's highest peak, and must reach the 978m summit before darkness falls.
8:00 PM
Operation Mincemeat — 20:00
Using original witnesses, Ben Macintyre recreates the remarkable story of how one brilliant team, and one dead tramp, pulled off a deception which changed the course of WWII.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
The Coen Brothers Story — 21:00
Actors and collaborators look back at the Coen brothers' remarkable career and explore the humour, craft and singular vision that have made their films modern classics.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Inside Llewyn Davis — 22:00
Life doesn't always stay in tune
A week in the life of Llewyn Davis, a struggling folk singer in 1961 New York. Penniless, homeless and sleeping on the couches of friends, he is hoping for his big break in the music industry.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 min
11:40 PM
Shaft — 23:40
Can you dig it?
Private detective John Shaft, hired by Harlem gangster Bumpy Jonas to rescue his kidnapped daughter, is secretly under pressure to investigate Jonas's criminal activities.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 13 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Villages by the Sea, Wainwright Walks, and Operation Mincemeat. 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 01:15 (20:15 your time) with Shaft.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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