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 Friday 19 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Fri 19 Dec
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Shadowlands — 00:35
Moving drama about love and loss, set in the 1950s. When confirmed bachelor CS Lewis responds to a fan letter from an American woman called Joy Davidman, his life is transformed.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Storyville — 02:05
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
This is BBC Four — 03:35
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
This is BBC Four — 18:58
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 min
Top of the Pops — 19:00
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Jay-Z, Manic Street Preachers, Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Brandy, LeAnn Rimes, Emilia, Robbie Williams and Cher.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 December 1998 and featuring The Beautiful South, Spice Girls, Honeyz, Billie Piper, REM and B*Witched.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Christmas 1998
Jayne Middlemiss, Kate Thornton and Jamie Theakston present the Top of the Pops Christmas special from 1998, featuring Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, B*Witched, Fat Les, LeAnn Rimes and Boyzone.
Runtime:
1 hr
Top of the Pops — 21:00
Christmas 1990
Mark Goodier and Anthea Turner present a Christmas Day special, including a review of the hits that topped the charts in 1990 and featuring performances by Elton John and Kylie.
Runtime:
1 hr
Country Christmas — 22:00
2025
Country music’s biggest stars get together for a night full of festive classics, celebrating the joy of the holidays in true Nashville style.
Kirsty MacColl at the BBC — 22:40
A collection of performances from the BBC Archives that highlight the wit and intelligence of Kirsty MacColl, including such hits as A New England and Days.
Runtime:
1 hr
Kirsty MacColl: The Boxed Set — 23:40
Kirsty MacColl's last television concert, filmed in Glasgow in March 2000. With songs from MacColl's last album, Tropical Brainstorm, alongside such classics as New England and Walking Down Madison.
Runtime:
50 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 19 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, and Country Christmas. 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 00:30 (00:30 your time) with Kirsty MacColl: The Boxed Set.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.