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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 20 June 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 20 Jun

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

Natural World — 19:00

Penguin Post Office
Nature documentary looking at a post office in Antarctica that is surrounded by 3,000 gentoo penguins.
Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer
7:05 PM

Making Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure — 19:05

One man, one planet
In 1976, David Attenborough embarked on the most ambitious television series he had ever attempted. This is the hair-raising story of how the first wildlife blockbuster was born.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:05 PM

Life on Earth — 20:05

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
9:00 PM

Goolagong — 21:00

Episode 1
Evonne Goolagong's Wimbledon debut prompts memories of her rise from Barellan to tennis stardom, while she struggles with the controlling behaviour of her coach Vic Edwards.
Runtime: 50 min
9:50 PM

Goolagong — 21:50

Episode 2
Evonne navigates controversy, pressure and the fight for equal pay, while personal loss and burnout drive her to walk away from tennis at the peak of her career.
Runtime: 55 min
10:45 PM

Scrublands — 22:45

Episode 1
Disenchanted journalist Martin Scarsden is ordered to write a follow-up piece a year after a mass shooting of five parishioners by a charismatic young priest.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
11:35 PM

Scrublands — 23:35

Episode 2
Martin Scarsden decides to stay on in Riversend to dig deeper into the mystery of Byron Swift - and comes across two sets of skeletal remains on Harley Reagan's estate.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
12:25 AM

Keeping Up Appearances — 00:25

Early Retirement
Sitcom about the upwardly mobile Hyacinth Bucket. Richard worries about the prospect of early retirement as Hyacinth makes plans for his twilight years.
Runtime: 30 min
12:55 AM

Making Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure — 00:55

One man, one planet
In 1976, David Attenborough embarked on the most ambitious television series he had ever attempted. This is the hair-raising story of how the first wildlife blockbuster was born.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:55 AM

Life on Earth — 01:55

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
2:50 AM

This is BBC Four — 02:50

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 20 June) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Natural World, Making Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure, 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 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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