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 Thursday 04 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Thu 04 Dec
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:40 AM (12:40 AM UK Time )
12:40 AM
Birth of the British Novel — 00:40
Henry Hitchings explores the lives and works of the radical 18th-century British novelists such as Defoe, Swift and Fielding who established the literary genres we recognise today.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:40 AM
The Magical World of Moss — 01:40
A plant with hidden secrets
Documentary that explores the vital role that mosses played in the earth's evolution and how science is only beginning to unlock the secrets and potential of these amazing plants.
2:35 AM
The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu — 02:35
The story of Timbuktu and its legacy of ancient manuscripts, proof that reading and writing books have been as important to Africans as to Europeans.
Runtime:
1 hr
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
Winter Walks — 19:00
Sayeeda Warsi
Accompanied by the gentle soundscape of the great outdoors, Yorkshire peer Sayeeda Warsi takes time out from her political life to seek peace and calm in the Dales.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
University Challenge — 19:30
Exeter College, Oxford v Queen Mary University of London
Exeter College, Oxford, and Queen Mary University of London are represented by distinguished alumni in the fourth heat.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Dame Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees — 20:00
The wisdom of woodlands
Documentary following Judi Dench as she explores the lives of trees, discovering how they feel, how they communicate and how they fight off invading armies and extreme weather.
9:00 PM
Snooker: UK Championship — 21:00
Day 6, Evening, Part 2
Live coverage from day 6 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Quartet — 22:00
Maggie Smith and Michael Gambon join a stellar cast
Ensemble comedy drama. An opera star arrives at a performers' retirement home amidst fraught preparations for a fundraising concert. Her presence offers an opportunity to reunite a successful quartet.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
11:30 PM
Wogan — 23:30
Pauline Collins, Simon Callow, Esther Rantzen, Desmond Wilcox
Terry Wogan chats to Pauline Collins, Simon Callow, Esther Rantzen and Desmond Wilcox.
Runtime:
45 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 04 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Winter Walks, University Challenge, and Dame Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees. 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 00:15 (00:15 your time) with Wogan.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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