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 Friday 16 October 2026 in the Germany timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Fri 16 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:30 AM (12:30 AM UK Time )
12:30 AM
Scene by Scene — 00:30
Donald Sutherland, star of some of the outstanding films of the 1970s, including MASH, Klute and Don't Look Now, talks with Mark Cousins about his life and work.
Runtime:
45 min
1:15 AM
Secrets of Bones — 01:15
Ben Garrod uncovers the secrets of how vertebrates capture and devour their food using extreme jaws, bizarre teeth and specialised bony tools.
Runtime:
30 min
1:45 AM
Gareth Edwards’s Great Welsh Adventure — 01:45
Rugby legend Gareth Edwards and wife Maureen drive a steam train through the epic Dyfi Valley before picking up speed to try rally car driving in the first of their new adventures.
Runtime:
30 min
2:15 AM
Ancient Worlds — 02:15
Return of the King
Richard Miles examines the legacy of Alexander the Great. In Pakistan he discovers traces of a city where west and east were united in an intriguing new way.
3:15 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 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
Top of the Pops — 19:00
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, featuring S Club 7, Stephen Gately, Pink, York feat Chris Rea, Dr Dre & Eminem, Trevor & Simon, Mary Mary and Sonique.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, featuring York feat Chris Rea, Daphne & Celeste, Travis, Gabrielle, Angelic, Fat Les 2000, Kelis, Muse, B-15 Project, Richard Blackwood and Sonique.
Runtime:
45 min
8:15 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:15
Tommy Vance introduces the pop chart programme, featuring performances from Showaddywaddy, Adam and the Ants, Matchbox, The Police, Madness and George Benson.
Runtime:
30 min
8:45 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:45
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 October 1989 and featuring Sinitta, Cliff Richard and Living in a Box.
Runtime:
30 min
9:15 PM
Disco at the BBC — 21:15
Volume 1
Disco classics from the BBC vaults of Top of the Pops, The Old Grey Whistle Test and Later with Jools, including Chic, Labelle, Rose Royce, and The Village People.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:15 PM
TOTP2 — 22:15
Donna Summer
Mark Radcliffe introduces this archive tribute to the Queen of Disco. Featuring footage from Summer's early hits to her last studio performance.
Runtime:
30 min
10:45 PM
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution — 22:45
Rock the Boat
The remarkable story of how a global music phenomenon was born among the gay and black communities in the loft apartments and basement bars of 1970s New York.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:45 PM
Black British Music at the BBC — 23:45
Volume 2
DJ Spoony selects a playlist of 40 great tracks that bring together some of the most inspiring names from the worlds of pop, soul, ska, reggae, rap and garage.
Runtime:
2 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 16 October) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, Disco at the BBC, and TOTP2. 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 02:15 (03:15 your time) with Black British Music at the BBC.
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.