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 Saturday 26 September 2026 in the Germany timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 26 Sep

12:35 AM

Top of the Pops — 00:35

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Sisqo, Hanson, Toni Braxton, True Steppers feat Dane Bowers, Oasis, Craig David, Cypress Hill and Fragma.
Runtime: 30 min
1:05 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:05

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 2000 and featuring Britney Spears, Lolly, Mandy Moore, System F, Toni Braxton and Oxide & Neutrino.
Runtime: 30 min
1:35 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:35

Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 September 1980 and featuring Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Shalamar, Linx and The Police. Plus Russ Abbot and Leo Sayer.
Runtime: 35 min
2:10 AM

Top of the Pops — 02:10

Janice Long presents the pop chart programme, featuring Amazulu, Huey Lewis and the News, Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, Genesis, Loose Ends, The Communards and Run DMC.
Runtime: 30 min
2:40 AM

Reel Stories — 02:40

Multi-award-winning artist Sting joins Dermot O’Leary for an in-depth interview about his remarkable life and career, from his first TV appearance in 1978 to his reunion tour with the Police in 2007.
Runtime: 45 min
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
6:58 PM

This is BBC Four — 18:58

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

Simon King's Shetland Adventure — 19:00

Episode 2
Wildlife cameraman Simon King and his family experience the changing seasons on the Shetland Islands. Spring arrives in Shetland, bringing with it an influx of wildlife.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

Natural World — 20:00

Attenborough's Big Birds
Meet the big birds, a feathered family who have never flown. From ostriches to kiwis, these bizarre birds appear to be nature's greatest novelty act.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Paris Police — 21:00

Paris Police 1910
As Jouin quietly continues his investigation into Julien Fiersi, Labruyere teaches Hutin some golden rules about journalism, and Meg Steinheil is warned that there is a thief in her household.
Runtime: 55 min
9:55 PM

Paris Police — 21:55

Paris Police 1910
After the death of Irma Barbet, both Jouin and Cochefert suspect Joseph Fiersi and are concerned that he will kill again.
Runtime: 55 min
10:50 PM

Scrublands — 22:50

Scrublands: Silver
A witness claims to have seen Mandy dispose of the murder weapon, which is retrieved by Scotty and his team, and she is arrested. Martin continues to hunt for the real killer.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
11:35 PM

Scrublands — 23:35

Scrublands: Silver
The mass poisoning at Hummingbird Beach dominates the news, and with Mandy still unconscious and realising how important family is, Martin makes up his differences with Vernon.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 26 September) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Simon King's Shetland Adventure, Natural World, and Paris Police. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:25 (01:25 your time) with Scrublands.

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