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 17 October 2026 in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sat 17 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 2:15 AM (2:15 AM UK Time )
2:15 AM
Top of the Pops — 02:15
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 October 1989 and featuring Sinitta, Cliff Richard and Living in a Box.
Runtime:
30 min
2:45 AM
Top of the Pops — 02:45
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, featuring S Club 7, Stephen Gately, Pink, York feat Chris Rea, Dr Dre & Eminem, Trevor & Simon, Mary Mary and Sonique.
Runtime:
30 min
3:15 AM
Top of the Pops — 03:15
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, featuring York feat Chris Rea, Daphne & Celeste, Travis, Gabrielle, Angelic, Fat Les 2000, Kelis, Muse, B-15 Project, Richard Blackwood and Sonique.
Runtime:
45 min
4:00 AM
This is BBC Four — 04:00
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 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
The Ancient Briton — 19:00
Ted Green talks about a 600-year-old oak tree in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, which is older than the castle and weighs 50 tons.
Runtime:
10 min
7:10 PM
Natural World — 19:10
The Unnatural History of London
A portrait of London's secret wildlife, from local badgers and foxes to more exotic species like pelicans and seals.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:10 PM
Full Circle with Michael Palin — 20:10
Japan and Korea
In this episode, Michael meets a Monty Python superfan in Japan and faces travel obstacles in South Korea
9:00 PM
Talking Pictures — 21:00
World Cinema Classics
Celia Imrie shares interviews and key moments from the BBC's rich archives in this celebration of international films.
Runtime:
45 min
9:45 PM
Cleo from 5 to 7 — 21:45
French New Wave classic from Agnès Varda that follows young Parisian pop singer Cléo Victoire during the 90 minutes she spends waiting for a cancer test result.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
11:15 PM
To the Manor Born — 23:15
The Honours List
Stately sitcom. Fearing that DeVere's plans to enlarge the fields will destroy the surrounding countryside, Audrey leads the local community's campaign to stop him.
11:45 PM
Keeping Up Appearances — 23:45
Episode 3
Hyacinth is in a sunny disposition, which mystifies Richard. The real horror of his situation dawns on him when he realises that he has forgotten their anniversary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 17 October) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, The Ancient Briton, Natural World, and Full Circle with Michael Palin. 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 00:15 (01:15 your time) with Keeping Up Appearances.
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.