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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 Saturday 18 April 2026 in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the France timezone.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 18 Apr

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

Snooker: World Championship — 19:00

Day 1, Evening Session
Coverage of day 1 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime: 3 hr
10:00 PM

The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years — 22:00

Steve Davis visits the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield to celebrate 40 years of the World Snooker Championship. With contributions from Dennis Taylor, Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

On Cue with Steve Davis: 1985 World Championship Final — 23:00

Steve Davis looks back on the memorable 1985 World Snooker Championship final between himself and Dennis Taylor.
Runtime: 35 min
11:35 PM

The Promised Land — 23:35

Mads Mikkelsen stars
Retired captain Ludvig Kahlen fights to settle on and cultivate an uninhabitable heathland on the remote Jutland peninsula in the name of the king.
Runtime: 2 hr i Available on iPlayer
1:35 AM

Keeping Up Appearances — 01:35

The Candlelight Supper
Sitcom. Hyacinth arranges one of her candlelight suppers, planning to impress Emmet with her singing. However, events soon take a turn for the worse.
Runtime: 30 min
2:05 AM

Sorry! — 02:05

Cromer or Bust
When Timothy's parents go on a second honeymoon, he plans to hold a party - with the intention of seducing Veronica Straddles.
Runtime: 35 min
2:40 AM

The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years — 02:40

Steve Davis visits the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield to celebrate 40 years of the World Snooker Championship. With contributions from Dennis Taylor, Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:40 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:40

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min
5:30 AM

This is BBC Four — 05:30

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 18 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: World Championship, and The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years. 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 18:58 (19:58 your time) with This is BBC Four.

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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