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 Sunday 21 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Sun 21 Dec
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Mystery Road: Origin — 00:25
The gang’s true motive is revealed, but Jay alienates his colleagues, and lawyer Anousha harbours a suspicion about the old killing.
Runtime:
55 min
Mystery Road: Origin — 01:20
Jay gets in harm’s way at a violent showdown, but Mary is even more at risk when she learns that the name of a witness has been withheld.
Runtime:
55 min
From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television — 02:15
Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the days before everything went digital.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four — 03:15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 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
What We Were Watching — 19:00
Christmas 1985
Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to Christmas 1985.
Runtime:
1 hr
Larry Grayson's Generation Game — 20:00
Christmas Day 1979
A special edition for Christmas Day 1979 with surprise guests and seasonal games for the contestants and families to play at home, starring Larry Grayson and Isla St Clair.
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
Bruce and Ronnie Christmas Special — 21:05
Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett come together for a Christmas spectacular. With special guest star Fiona Fullerton and the Jeff Richer dancers.
Runtime:
45 min
The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show — 21:50
Paul Daniels presents a festive edition of his magic show, first broadcast on 26 December 1987 and featuring guest appearances by John Craven, Richard Whitmore and Michael Buerk.
Runtime:
50 min
Roy Hattersley on Philip Larkin — 22:40
Roy Hattersley introduces us to Philip Larkin's poetry. With Judi Dench and Alan Bennett.
Runtime:
40 min
Monitor — 23:20
Betjeman and Larkin: Down Cemetery Road
Philip Larkin talks to John Betjeman in 1964 about his life, his poetry and the city of Hull, where he lived and worked as university librarian.
Runtime:
25 min
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story — 23:45
Dark and delightful
An opportunity to see Mark Gatiss's astonishing theatrical production of Dickens’s classic winter ghost story, A Christmas Carol, directed for the stage by Adam Penford.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 21 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, What We Were Watching, Larry Grayson's Generation Game, and Bruce and Ronnie Christmas Special. 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 01:30 (01:30 your time) with A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story.
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.