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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 Wednesday 30 September 2026 in the Germany timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Wed 30 Sep

12:40 AM

Canals: The Making of a Nation — 00:40

Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills.
Runtime: 30 min
1:10 AM

The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family — 01:10

Episode 3
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
2:10 AM

Timothy Spall: Back at Sea — 02:10

On the first leg of the trip, Timothy misreads the tides near Fishguard, visits Shane's home town of Aberystwyth and finds a lovely cove at Porthdinllaen.
Runtime: 30 min
2:40 AM

The Cult Next Door — 02:40

The extraordinary story of a strange cult, which came to light in 2013 when news broke about three women emerging from a small flat in south London after decades in captivity.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
3:40 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:40

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 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

Canals: The Making of a Nation — 19:00

Capitalism
Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Timothy Spall: Back at Sea — 19:30

Mad about the Buoys
Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

The Shaman's Grave — 20:00

An ancient grave: a woman, a child, circumstances of death unknown - researchers in Germany reopen an archaeological cold case from the Mesolithic period.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed — 21:00

Survive
Chris and Xand van Tulleken look at what keeps the human body alive, including reflexes, damage repair mechanisms and the immune system.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Middlemarch — 22:00

Episode 5
Ladislaw vows to quit Middlemarch for good once he learns the terms of Casaubon's will. Lydgate's financial problems worsen. Fred declares his love for Mary Garth.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
10:55 PM

Middlemarch — 22:55

Episode 6
The Lydgates' marriage grows increasingly bitter with the prospect of bankruptcy. The return of Raffles sets off a train of events which change the lives of everyone.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
11:55 PM

Arena — 23:55

Everything Is Connected - George Eliot's Life
Contemporary artist Gillian Wearing celebrates the legacy of Victorian novelist George Eliot in an experimental film made up of a diverse cast of people.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 30 September) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Canals: The Making of a Nation, Timothy Spall: Back at Sea, and The Shaman's Grave. 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 Arena.

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

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