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 on Saturday 29 November 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 29 Nov

12:35 AM

The Old Grey Whistle Test — 00:35

Bob Harris introduces Bonnie Raitt in a special concert performance for the Old Grey Whistle Test from 1976.
Runtime: 40 min
1:15 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:15

Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:15 AM

Top of the Pops — 02:15

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 October 1998 and featuring Culture Club, The Beautiful South, Lynden David Hall, The Cardigans, Kele Le Roc and Cher.
Runtime: 30 min
2:45 AM

Top of the Pops — 02:45

Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1998 and featuring Alanis Morissette, Billie Piper, Touch & Go, Pras, Another Level, M People and Cher.
Runtime: 30 min
3:15 AM

Top of the Pops — 03:15

David Jensen introduces the Carvells, Bonnie Tyler, Hot Chocolate, Darts, Leo Sayer, Santa Esmerelda, Abba, Wings, The Bee Gees and a Legs & Co dance sequence to Jonathan Richman.
Runtime: 30 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

Snooker: UK Championship — 19:00

Day 1, Evening
Live coverage from day 1 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.
Runtime: 3 hr
10:00 PM

All Creatures Great and Small — 22:00

A Friend for Life
James and Siegfried become personally as well as professionally involved when a herd of shorthorn cattle contracts Johne's disease.
Runtime: 50 min
10:50 PM

All Creatures Great and Small — 22:50

Spring Fever
Tristan's old college friend comes to stay, but his visit has to be kept a secret from Siegfried. When a lady brings her tortoise into the surgery, Tristan and his friend compete.
Runtime: 50 min
11:40 PM

All Creatures Great and Small — 23:40

Out with the New
James Herriot treats a dog that wags its tail when it is angry, and a princess is crowned on Coronation Day.
Runtime: 50 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 29 November) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Snooker: UK Championship, and All Creatures Great and Small. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:30 (00:30 your time) with All Creatures Great and Small.

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