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 Sunday 10 May 2026 in the Spain timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sun 10 May

12:15 AM

Dusty — 00:15

An edition of Dusty Springfield's 1960s variety show, first broadcast on 8 September 1966. Her special guests are American vocal quartet The Four Freshmen.
Runtime: 25 min
12:40 AM

Genius of the Ancient World — 00:40

Buddha
Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy. To begin, she investigates the revolutionary ideas of the Buddha.
1:40 AM

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 01:40

The Wainthropps' nephew has been excluded from school, but has he been wrongly accused of misbehaving? Hetty is determined to find out.
Runtime: 50 min
2:30 AM

The Good Old Days — 02:30

Music hall show, filmed at the Varieties Theatre Leeds in 1976. With Edward Woodward, Larry Grayson, Frank Carson, Margaret Savage, Sheila Mathews, Peter Gale and Albert Aldred.
Runtime: 50 min
3:20 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:20

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 10 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

Planet Earth III — 19:00

Wonders of Nature
Explore astonishing wild places and the most spectacular moments from Planet Earth III.
8:00 PM

David Attenborough: A Life on Air — 20:00

Celebrating David Attenborough
Michael Palin presents a profile of the television career of David Attenborough, from controller of BBC Two to his wildlife programmes such as Life on Earth and The Blue Planet.
9:00 PM

Life on Earth — 21:00

The Infinite Variety
Landmark natural history series. David Attenborough explores the wildlife and landscape that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
9:55 PM

Natural World — 21:55

Tiger Dynasty
Documentary following a pair of tigers released in a nature reserve. They must fight for territory and learn to hunt. Will they mate and start a family, or will they be killed?
Runtime: 5 min
10:00 PM

The Magic of Dance — 22:00

The Ebb and Flow
Dance has almost always moved freely across frontiers. Margot Fonteyn visits Tchaikovsky's house near Moscow and talks to Marie Rambert about Diaghilev.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

Omnibus — 23:00

Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
An Omnibus special, first broadcast in 1995, that looks at how Fred and Ginger's legendary musicals were made. Featuring anecdotes from Rogers and clips from Astaire's last television interview.
Runtime: 50 min
11:50 PM

Puttin' on the Ritz: The Genius of Fred Astaire — 23:50

Puttin' On The Ritz
A short compilation of clips from Fred Astaire's days at the RKO studio, where he formed an unforgettable partnership with Ginger Rogers.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 10 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Planet Earth III, David Attenborough: A Life on Air, and Life on Earth. 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 00:05 (01:05 your time) with Puttin' on the Ritz: The Genius of Fred Astaire.

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