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 tomorrow in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Tomorrow

12:35 AM

Jane Austen: The Unseen Portrait? — 00:35

Martha Kearney follows Dr Paula Byrne, who believes she has come across a portrait of Jane Austen lost to the world for nearly two centuries. Can the picture stand up to scrutiny?
Runtime: 1 hr
1:35 AM

BBC Proms — 01:35

A celebration of moments that make Proms history: landmark premieres and remarkable debuts, including first appearances of artists, orchestras and even instruments.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:35 AM

Bill Oddie Goes Wild — 02:35

Bill Oddie presents a compilation of the best clips from the three series of Bill Oddie Goes Wild.
Runtime: 30 min
3:05 AM

Birding with Bill Oddie — 03:05

Bill Oddie revisits his childhood birding haunts to discover how they have changed over 50 years.
Runtime: 30 min
3:35 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:35

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 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 Architecture the Railways Built — 19:00

Episode 3
Tim Dunn goes behind the scenes at London's Kings Cross station and finds out about the disused funicular railway hidden in the Avon Gorge in Bristol.
Runtime: 40 min
7:40 PM

The Flying Gardener — 19:40

Norfolk Broads
Chris Beardshaw visits Britain's largest protected wetland to see some rare plants and takes a look at ponds filled with exotics.
Runtime: 15 min
7:55 PM

Art of Spain — 19:55

The Mystical North
Andrew Graham-Dixon explores Spain's art history. He reveals how the north of the country has produced some of the most dazzling art of the modern age.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
9:00 PM

Mastermind — 21:00

Episode 2
Magnus Magnusson hosts from Reading University. Specialist subjects include PG Wodehouse, Vincent van Gogh, science fiction and John Buchan.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 PM

Call My Bluff — 21:30

Robert Robinson chairs as team captains Frank Muir and Patrick Campbell are joined by André Previn, Tom Conti, Barbara Kellerman and Tina Brown.
Runtime: 30 min
10:00 PM

Art on the BBC — 22:00

Michelangelo: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Michelangelo is a controversial giant of the Renaissance. Art historian Sona Datta explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how TV has influenced our understanding of him.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

Arena — 23:00

Art and Design: The Journey
Singer and writer George Melly takes a walk from his home in north London to the Hayward Gallery, reminiscing along the way about the influence of surrealism on his early life.
Runtime: 25 min
11:25 PM

Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes — 23:25

Documentary recalling the life of Alfred Wainwright, the eccentric Lancastrian who created a series of iconic fell-walking books in the 1950s, and his love for the Lake District.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 17 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, The Architecture the Railways Built, The Flying Gardener, and Art of Spain. 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 Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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