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 Wednesday 12 August 2026 in the Gibraltar timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Wed 12 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
Horizon — 00:00
The Wildest Weather in the Universe
Series exploring topical scientific issues. A look at the fledgling field of extraterrestrial meteorology as technology allows astronomers to study other planets in new ways.
1:00 AM
Beautiful Equations — 01:00
Art critic Matt Collings explores the most famous equations in science and realises that concepts of beauty and elegance have been used by many scientists to advance their work.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:00 AM
The Flying Gardener — 02:00
Chris Beardshaw follows in the footsteps of the Scottish adventurers who travelled the globe and risked their lives to bring back plants that are now taken for granted.
Runtime:
15 min
2:15 AM
Ardal O’Hanlon: Tomb Raider — 02:15
Ardal O’Hanlon explores a 1930s quest to find the first Irish men and women using archaeology, answering his deepest questions about what it means to be Irish.
3:15 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 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
Villages by the Sea — 19:00
Culross
Ben Robinson visits Culross, a stunning 17th-century village that was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and the first underwater sea coal shaft in the world.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Wainwright Walks — 19:30
Castle Crag
Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. Julia is in the Borrowdale Valley to climb to the summit of Castle Crag.
8:00 PM
Treasures of Ancient Rome — 20:00
The Empire Strikes Back
Alastair Sooke charts the fall of the Roman Empire through some of its artistic treasures, including one of the best preserved Roman cities in Libya.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit — 21:00
Episode 2
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history and archaeology of Rome. Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world.
10:00 PM
I, Claudius — 22:00
Some Justice
Drama series chronicling the reigns of Roman emperors Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and Claudius. The situation in the east now threatens Tiberius's position as emperor.
Runtime:
50 min
10:50 PM
I, Claudius — 22:50
Queen of Heaven
Series chronicling the reigns of four Roman emperors. Germanicus has been murdered in Antioch, and his wife Agrippina is convinced Tiberius ordered the killing.
Runtime:
55 min
11:45 PM
Treasures of Ancient Rome — 23:45
The Empire Strikes Back
Alastair Sooke charts the fall of the Roman Empire through some of its artistic treasures, including one of the best preserved Roman cities in Libya.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 12 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Villages by the Sea, Wainwright Walks, and Treasures of Ancient Rome. 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 Treasures of Ancient Rome.
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