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 Tuesday 07 April 2026 in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the France timezone.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Tue 07 Apr
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Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece — 00:00
Documentary that follows a 30-year archaeological, geological and artistic adventure as scientists endeavour to understand and conserve the extraordinary art of the Chauvet cave.
Runtime:
1 hr
Face the Music — 01:00
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Joyce Grenfell, Bernard Levin and Robin Ray. With guest musician Dame Eva Turner.
Runtime:
30 min
Caroline Walker: Women's Work — 01:30
Acclaimed Scottish artist Caroline Walker paints the invisible labour that shapes women’s lives, from housework to caregiving to creative production.
Runtime:
1 hr
Treasures of Ancient Egypt — 02:30
A New Dawn
Alastair Sooke concludes the story of Egyptian art by looking at how, despite political decline, the final era of Egypt's empire saw its art enjoy revival and rebirth.
This is BBC Four — 03:30
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
This is BBC Four — 18:58
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 min
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age — 19:00
Wind, Water and Steam
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
Runtime:
30 min
Canal Boat Diaries — 19:30
Shardlow to Stoke-on-Trent
Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Derbyshire.
Runtime:
30 min
Keeping Up Appearances — 20:00
Driving Mrs Fortescue
After listening to Emmet's piano playing from her garden, Hyacinth receives a phone call from Mrs Fortescue asking for a lift into town.
Runtime:
30 min
Sorry! — 20:30
Curse of the Mummy
Sitcom about a middle-aged bachelor living with his parents. Timothy's sister Muriel comes to stay and tries to persuade him to go home with her.
Runtime:
30 min
A History of Britain by Simon Schama — 21:00
Burning Convictions
Simon Schama tells the story of the Reformation, from Henry VIII's love for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary's unsuccessful attempt to return England to Catholicism.
Runtime:
1 hr
Storyville — 22:00
André Is an Idiot
A Storyville documentary that follows André, who, despite receiving a terminal diagnosis, is determined to die with humour, curiosity and defiance.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
Hunt for the Oldest DNA — 23:25
The answer lies in the soil
Film following a team of scientists in their dramatic quest to recover DNA that is millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 07 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age, Canal Boat Diaries, and Keeping Up Appearances. 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 Hunt for the Oldest DNA.
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.