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 Monday 23 February 2026 in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 23 Feb

12:50 AM

The Secret World of Haute Couture — 00:50

Margy Kinmonth meets millionaire customers and world-famous designers as she explores the anachronistic but little-explained pocket of the fashion industry known as haute couture.
Runtime: 55 min
1:45 AM

Eurovision Classical Concerts — 01:45

Celebrating great music-making across Europe, a special concert from the Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, also featuring the works of Smetana and Debussy. Nicholas Collon presents.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
2:50 AM

Antiques Roadshow — 02:50

The team return to Aston Hall in Birmingham, where treasures include Wind in the Willows figures, memorabilia from an Aston Villa footballer and items from a pioneering mountaineer.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:50 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:50

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 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

Wild China — 19:00

Tides of Change
Documentary series. A look at how tea-growing cultures, bird-filled wetlands and futuristic cities jostle along China's eastern seaboard in a battle for resources.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez — 20:00

The Minotaur's Palace
Janina is in Crete on the trail of the millionaire who discovered the mythical palace of the Minotaur and the first western civilisation, but who is now mired in controversy.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Call My Bluff — 21:00

Robert Robinson hosts a game of word definitions and deceptions. Captains Frank Muir and Patrick Campbell are joined by Tom Baker, Alan Coren, Gabrielle Drake and Miriam Stoppard.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 PM

Face the Music — 21:30

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Arianna Stassinopoulos, Brian Redhead and John Bird. With guest musician Walter Susskind.
Runtime: 30 min
10:00 PM

The Joy of AI — 22:00

It’s changing our world – but is it friend or foe?
Documentary. Jim Al-Khalili takes a look at how we've created machines that can simulate, augment, and even outperform the human mind - and why this shouldn't spook us.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

The Horizon Guide to AI — 23:00

Documentary looking at the perception of AI from 1964 to the present day. Can we be optimistic about all that AI can deliver - or fearful of its ability to control our lives?
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 23 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Wild China, Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez, and Call My Bluff. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:00 (01:00 your time) with The Horizon Guide to AI.

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