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 29 July 2026 in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Wed 29 Jul

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

Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00

Liverpool to Uttoxeter
Michael Portillo twists and shouts through postwar Liverpool, visiting the strikingly contemporary Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and the former home of artist and poet Adrian Henri.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Walking With... — 19:30

Walking with Jim Moir
Comic Jim Moir explores a fascinating corner of the Kent coast as he walks down to Dungeness. Along the way he meets locals, explores military ruins and rides a steam train.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Treasures of Ancient Rome — 20:00

Warts 'n' All
Alastair Sooke traces how the Romans during the Republic went from being art thieves and copycats to pioneering a new artistic style of warts 'n' all realism.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Caligula with Mary Beard — 21:00

Professor Mary Beard explores the life of Caligula. Many extraordinary stories surround the Roman emperor, but are they true? Mary attempts to peel away some of the myths.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Remembers... — 22:00

Sir Derek Jacobi Remembers... I, Claudius
Sir Derek Jacobi remembers the landmark 1976 TV series I, Claudius.
Runtime: 15 min
10:15 PM

I, Claudius — 22:15

A Touch of Murder
Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
11:55 PM

I, Claudius — 23:55

Waiting in the Wings
The adaptation of Robert Graves's novels continues and introduces Claudius as a stumbling, stuttering child, marked out for greatness by a falling wolf cub.
Runtime: 50 min
12:45 AM

Treasures of Ancient Rome — 00:45

Warts 'n' All
Alastair Sooke traces how the Romans during the Republic went from being art thieves and copycats to pioneering a new artistic style of warts 'n' all realism.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:45 AM

Caligula with Mary Beard — 01:45

Professor Mary Beard explores the life of Caligula. Many extraordinary stories surround the Roman emperor, but are they true? Mary attempts to peel away some of the myths.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:45 AM

Great British Railway Journeys — 02:45

Liverpool to Uttoxeter
Michael Portillo twists and shouts through postwar Liverpool, visiting the strikingly contemporary Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and the former home of artist and poet Adrian Henri.
Runtime: 30 min
3:15 AM

Walking With... — 03:15

Walking with Jim Moir
Comic Jim Moir explores a fascinating corner of the Kent coast as he walks down to Dungeness. Along the way he meets locals, explores military ruins and rides a steam train.
Runtime: 30 min
3:45 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:45

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 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 (Wednesday 29 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Walking With..., and Treasures of Ancient Rome. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC Four live?

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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.

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