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 Monday 15 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 15 Dec

12:30 AM

Michael Aspel at the BBC — 00:30

Michael Aspel looks back on a career that spanned news reading, children’s favourites like Crackerjack and Ask Aspel, along with iconic shows such as This Is Your Life and Antiques Roadshow.
Runtime: 45 min
1:15 AM

Ask Aspel with Kate Bush — 01:15

Michael Aspel presents an episode of the children's request show, first broadcast in 1978 and featuring guest Kate Bush, who performs Kashka from Baghdad.
Runtime: 25 min
1:40 AM

This Is Your Life — 01:40

Michael Aspel springs a surprise on one of the biggest names in show business, actor and comedian Bob Hope.
Runtime: 40 min
2:20 AM

Personal Cinema: Maggie Smith — 02:20

In a programme first broadcast in 1970, Maggie Smith talks to Michael Aspel about her career and chooses scenes from some of her favourite films.
Runtime: 30 min
2:50 AM

What We Were Watching — 02:50

Grace Dent embarks on a televisual trip back in time to December 1995, serving up an irreverent look back at the festive viewing options that faced the nation in the past.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:50 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:50

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 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

Adrian Chiles
Walking with a 360-degree camera, Adrian Chiles enjoys a seaside stroll around Scarborough, discussing life, the power of his faith and how walking helps him ‘reset’ his mental health.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Porridge — 19:30

Christmas Special: No Way Out
Christmas special of the classic sitcom from 1975. The festive season falls upon HMP Slade and finds the inmates planning a jailbreak.
Runtime: 40 min i Available on iPlayer
8:10 PM

'Allo 'Allo! — 20:10

The Gateau from the Chateau
Comedy set in occupied France. The Resistance decide that their operations will be inhibited by General von Klinkerhoffen's control of the district.
Runtime: 50 min
9:00 PM

One Foot in the Grave — 21:00

Who's Listening?
Victor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey — 22:00

Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind our favourite Christmas carols. From pagan rituals to religious conflicts, French dances and the First World War, carols reflect our history.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

Storyville — 23:00

Songs of Earth
A Storyville documentary in which the landscapes of Norway provide the backdrop for this immersive story of a family whose lives are linked intrinsically to their environment.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 15 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Winter Walks, Porridge, and 'Allo 'Allo!. 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 Storyville.

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