BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (Germany 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 Sunday 06 September 2026 in the Germany timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sun 06 Sep

12:10 AM

Steve Backshall's Extreme Mountain Challenge — 00:10

Nature documentary. Adventurer Steve Backshall embarks on a dramatic expedition to explore Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains cut off from the jungle below.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:10 AM

Life on Earth — 01:10

Life in the Trees
David Attenborough's now-legendary encounter with young gorillas is featured in this episode as he looks at the history of primates.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
2:05 AM

Great Railway Journeys — 02:05

Self-confessed railway enthusiast Michael Palin travels from Euston in London to the Kyle of Lochalsh, along routes steeped in history.
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
6:58 PM

This is BBC Four — 18:58

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 min
7:00 PM

Timeshift — 19:00

Bridging the Gap: How the Severn Bridge Was Built
The inside story of the design and construction of 'the most perfect suspension bridge in the world', and how its unique slimline structure arose by accident.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

BBC Proms — 20:00

Martha Argerich at the Proms
The legendary pianist returns to the festival with Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto, joining the Munich Philharmonic and conductor Lahav Shani, who follow up with Brahms’ Fourth.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min
9:45 PM

Shelagh Delaney's Salford — 21:45

Shelagh Delaney, the author of A Taste of Honey, looks at Salford, where she grew up and where the action of her plays takes place.
Runtime: 15 min
10:00 PM

Remembers... — 22:00

Peter Egan Remembers... A Taste of Honey
Peter Egan looks back on the 1984 adaptation of Shelagh Delaney's landmark play A Taste of Honey.
Runtime: 15 min
10:15 PM

A Taste of Honey — 22:15

Sweetness is hard to find
1984 adaptation of Shelagh Delaney's classic play.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:45 PM

Remembers... — 23:45

Dame Siân Phillips Remembers... Under Milk Wood
Dame Sian Phillips looks back on Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood and her own experiences with the adaptions that have brought the celebrated ‘play for voices’ to cinema and television audiences.
Runtime: 10 min
11:55 PM

Under Milk Wood — 23:55

Made in Wales
A unique production of Dylan Thomas's famous 'play for voices' enacted by a community of Welsh performers in New York, Los Angeles, London, Cardiff and Laugharne.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 06 September) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Timeshift, BBC Proms, and Shelagh Delaney's Salford. 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 00:55 (01:55 your time) with Under Milk Wood.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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