BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (Gibraltar 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 22 August 2026 in the Gibraltar timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 22 Aug

12:25 AM

BBC Four Sessions — 00:25

In an exclusive performance at St Luke's church in east London, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice and his band bewitch the audience with songs from his platinum-selling album O.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:25 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:25

David Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 August 1982 and featuring Modern Romance, Kids from Fame, Soft Cell, Dexys Midnight Runners, Survivor, Talk Talk and Duran Duran.
Runtime: 35 min
2:00 AM

Top of the Pops — 02:00

Janice Long and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 August 1987 and featuring Bon Jovi, Prince and Sheena Easton, The Smiths, and Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield.
Runtime: 30 min
2:30 AM

BBC Proms — 02:30

A glorious tribute to the legendary trumpeter to mark what would have been his centenary, featuring classics from Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain and Miles Ahead amongst others.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 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
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

Planet Earth: An Elephant's Tale
Newborn elephant calf Maya and her mother Zadie face many challenges in Kenya.
Runtime: 5 min
7:05 PM

Life on Earth — 19:05

Themes and Variations
David Attenborough looks at some of the huge variety of mammals. The tree shrew has attracted great interest as it shows how mammals may have originated.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Hidden Wales: Last Chance to Save — 20:00

Will Millard explores some of Wales’s hidden historic buildings, meeting the passionate individuals who are trying to save these vulnerable structures before it is too late.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Kabul — 21:00

The Threat
Gilles and Giovanni do their best to get refugees in their charge evacuated. Vera tracks down an important source. Amina decides to flee, taking Nooria with her. Fazal infiltrates an Isis cell.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
9:50 PM

Kabul — 21:50

The Night
The French embassy’s convoy moves through Kabul, with Zara hidden in a car boot along with an unexpected fellow traveller. Amina and Nooria are left behind and must find their own way to the airport.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
10:45 PM

To the Manor Born — 22:45

Going to Church
Class-based sitcom. Audrey takes DeVere to task for failing to turn up in church on Sunday, but then fails to practise what she preaches.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:15 PM

Keeping Up Appearances — 23:15

Country Retreat
Sitcom. Hyacinth's plans to buy a small weekend retreat in the country take an unexpected turn, and Richard has an unexpected fall.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:45 PM

The Bridge: Fifty Years Across the Forth — 23:45

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge, charting the memories of those who built it and those who operated the Forth ferries that ran until the bridge opened.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 22 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Natural World, Life on Earth, and Hidden Wales: Last Chance to Save. 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 00:45 (01:45 your time) with The Bridge: Fifty Years Across the Forth.

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

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