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BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (France 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 14 January 2026 in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the France 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
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Timeshift

The pub has been a cornerstone of British society since medieval times. But in the past 50 years the pub has undergone massive change. Narrated by Arthur Smith.
Runtime: 40 min

The Witness Is a Whale

Time to tell their story
Film that tells how recently uncovered Soviet whaling reports have allowed us to understand the magnitude of historical whale populations and the shocking impact of commercial whaling.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

The Last Battle of the Vikings

Marine archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson tells the story of the Norsemen in Scotland, visiting archaeological sites across Scotland and Norway.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Search for the Lost Manuscript: Julian of Norwich

Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of Revelations of Divine Love, the first book ever written in English by a woman - Julian of Norwich, in 1373 - and kept hidden for centuries.
Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four

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

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

Hidden Wales: Last Chance to Save

Will Millard explores some of Wales’s hidden historic buildings, meeting the passionate individuals who are trying to save these vulnerable structures before it is too late.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Cambridgeshire Crucifixion

Unravelling the mystery
A documentary telling the story of the extremely rare discovery of evidence of Roman crucifixion, unearthed in a routine archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Snooker: The Masters

Day 4, Part 3
Coverage from the fourth day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.
Runtime: 1 hr

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Smiley Sets a Trap
Smiley's investigation to snare the traitor at the heart of the Circus leads him to Jerry Westerby, a Fleet Street journalist.
Runtime: 40 min

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Flushing Out the Mole
In the final part of John le Carre's classic story, George Smiley's search for the mole at the heart of the Circus finally comes to an end.
Runtime: 45 min

Inside the Bat Cave

A remarkable journey into the secret world of bats. Cutting-edge night-vision cameras follow the hidden life of a greater horseshoe bat roost for four months.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 14 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Hidden Wales: Last Chance to Save, The Cambridgeshire Crucifixion, and Snooker: The Masters. 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 00:25 (01:25 your time) with Inside the Bat Cave.

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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