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BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (Spain 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 today in the Spain timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM BBC Proms Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in its first Proms appearance for more than two decades, pairing Beethoven with Gabriela Ortiz's urgent Revolucion diamantina.
8:35 PM Top of the Pops Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 March 2000 and featuring Geri Halliwell, Tom Jones and Stereophonics, Five, Lene Marlin, Barbara Tucker, Moby and Lulu.
9:05 PM Top of the Pops Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 March 2000 and featuring Chicane feat Bryan Adams, Macy Gray, Dr Dre feat Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, No Doubt and Geri Halliwell.
9:35 PM Top of the Pops Peter Powell and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 August 1985. Featuring UB40 with Chrissie Hynde, Madonna, The Cars, Kate Bush and Billy Idol.
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BBC Four Schedule — Today

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

BBC Proms — 19:00

Beethoven’s Seventh at the Proms
Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in its first Proms appearance for more than two decades, pairing Beethoven with Gabriela Ortiz's urgent Revolucion diamantina.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
8:35 PM

Top of the Pops — 20:35

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 March 2000 and featuring Geri Halliwell, Tom Jones and Stereophonics, Five, Lene Marlin, Barbara Tucker, Moby and Lulu.
Runtime: 30 min
9:05 PM

Top of the Pops — 21:05

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 March 2000 and featuring Chicane feat Bryan Adams, Macy Gray, Dr Dre feat Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, No Doubt and Geri Halliwell.
Runtime: 30 min
9:35 PM

Top of the Pops — 21:35

Peter Powell and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 August 1985. Featuring UB40 with Chrissie Hynde, Madonna, The Cars, Kate Bush and Billy Idol.
Runtime: 30 min
10:05 PM

Top of the Pops — 22:05

Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 August 1986. Featuring It Bites, Lionel Richie, Anita Dobson, Phil Fearon and Chris De Burgh.
Runtime: 30 min
10:35 PM

Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC — 22:35

Volume 1
Smash hits from 60 years of great cover versions in performance from the BBC TV archive, featuring Alexandra Burke, The Moody Blues, Soft Cell, Mariah Carey, UB40 and many more.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:35 PM

Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC — 23:35

Volume 2
It’s time for a return trip through the best of the BBC’s music archives, celebrating more of the songs that are so good, other artists haven’t be able to resist recording their own versions.
Runtime: 2 hr
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Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC Four — 15 August 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Friday 14 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, BBC Proms, and Top of the Pops. 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 01:35 (02:35 your time) with Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC.

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