BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (Ireland 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 today in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Tonight's highlights

      
        7:00 PM
        
          Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain
        
      Fred takes a look at the 11th-century building programme undertaken by the Normans, which resulted in mighty fortress cathedrals like Ely and Peterborough.

7:30 PM Villages by the Sea Ben Robinson travels to Seaton Sluice, home to the notorious Delaval family and the site of a past bottle works that shaped the village.

8:00 PM Rome: A History of the Eternal City Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today.

9:00 PM Rome's Invisible City In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.

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BBC Four Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )

12:05 AM

Artsnight — 00:05

Brenda Emmanus meets and profiles ten great living British designers, to find out what inspires them and explore how they have responded to society's evolving tastes.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:05 AM

The Flying Gardener — 01:05

Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. This time he is in Devon to help Carol Cooper and her husband Stephen develop a spring woodland garden.

Runtime: 15 min

1:20 AM

Britain in Focus: A Photographic History — 01:20

Photographer Eamonn McCabe traces the story of British photography from the explosion of colour images in the late 1950s to the ongoing impact of the digital revolution.

Runtime: 1 hr

2:20 AM

How the Celts Saved Britain — 02:20

Dan Snow reveals how the Irish saved Britain from cultural oblivion in the Dark Ages, as missionaries brought literacy and technology to Scotland and England.

Runtime: 1 hr

3:20 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:20

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 2 hr 10 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

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain — 19:00

Mighty Cathedrals

Fred takes a look at the 11th-century building programme undertaken by the Normans, which resulted in mighty fortress cathedrals like Ely and Peterborough.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

Villages by the Sea — 19:30

Seaton Sluice

Ben Robinson travels to Seaton Sluice, home to the notorious Delaval family and the site of a past bottle works that shaped the village.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Rome: A History of the Eternal City — 20:00

The Rebirth of God's City

Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

9:00 PM

Rome's Invisible City — 21:00

History runs deep

In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

10:00 PM

I, Claudius — 22:00

A God in Colchester

Drama series about four Roman emperors. Claudius has ruled wisely for a year with the support of Messalina, whom he deeply loves. Convinced of her devotion, he is unaware that she is deceiving him.

Runtime: 50 min

10:50 PM

I, Claudius — 22:50

Old King Log

Acclaimed historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors. Almost at the end of Claudius's family history, his thoughts turn to the future of Rome.

Runtime: 55 min

11:45 PM

The Australian Wars — 23:45

Episode 3

Colonists spread across the continent, assisted by the proliferation of rifles and horses. Everywhere, they were met with resistance from First Nations people.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC Four — 3 September 2026

12:45 AM

Rome's Invisible City

In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.
1:45 AM

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain

Fred takes a look at the 11th-century building programme undertaken by the Normans, which resulted in mighty fortress cathedrals like Ely and Peterborough.
2:15 AM

Villages by the Sea

Ben Robinson travels to Seaton Sluice, home to the notorious Delaval family and the site of a past bottle works that shaped the village.
2:45 AM

Rome: A History of the Eternal City

Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today.
3:45 AM

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.
5:30 AM

This is BBC Four

Daily from 7.00pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 02 September) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain, Villages by the Sea, and Rome: A History of the Eternal City. Check the full schedule for more details.

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Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:45 (00:45 your time) with The Australian Wars.

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