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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 on Monday 26 January 2026 in the Spain timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Spain timezone.

Channels
BBC One (BBC1) BBC Two (BBC2) ITV1 Channel 4 Channel 5 ITV2 ITV3 ITV4 E4 Film4 More4 GREAT! movies Sky Arts RTÉ One BBC Three (BBC3) CBeebies BBC News BBC Four BBC ALBA BBC Parliament BBC Scotland CBBC S4C
Dates
Yesterday Today Thu 22 Jan Fri 23 Jan Sat 24 Jan Sun 25 Jan Mon 26 Jan

The Read

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: The Read with Reece Shearsmith
Who is the real monster? Robert Louis Stevenson’s defining gothic horror explores alter egos in this captivating narration that reimagines the 19th-century classic.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min i Available on iPlayer

Munro: Mountain Man

Nicholas Crane unravels the tale of Sir Hugh Munro, whose exploration of the wild Scottish peaks little more than a century ago began a modern mountaineering obsession.
Runtime: 1 hr

Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry

Experts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry, an artefact which, despite its fame, has remained shrouded in mystery.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

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

Wild China

Shangri-La
In China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam.
Runtime: 1 hr

Art of Persia

Episode 2
Samira Ahmed reveals how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Call My Bluff

Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Jenny Agutter and Tim Rice take on Patrick Campbell, Sinead Cusak and Nigel Dempster in a game of word definitions and deceptions.
Runtime: 30 min

Face the Music

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to test their musical wits against Camilla Jessel, Robin Ray and Edward Boyle. With guest musician Mitsuko Uchida.
Runtime: 30 min

Horizon

Tim Peake Special: How to Be an Astronaut
Astronaut Tim Peake's video diary of the two years leading up to his arrival at the International Space Station in December 2015.
Runtime: 1 hr

8 Days: To the Moon and Back

Using dramatic reconstruction, declassified cockpit audio recorded by the astronauts themselves and film archive, this is the untold story of the first moon landing.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 26 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Wild China, Art of Persia, and Call My Bluff. 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 00:30 (01:30 your time) with 8 Days: To the Moon and Back.

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.

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