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 22 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 22 Dec
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Bruce and Ronnie Christmas Special — 01:30
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 — 02:15
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
What We Were Watching — 03:05
Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to Christmas 1985.
Runtime:
1 hr
This is BBC Four — 04:05
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 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
Christmas 1978
Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Wings and Showaddywaddy.
Runtime:
1 hr
Keeping Up Appearances — 20:00
The Father Christmas Suit
Seasonal special of the sitcom. Hyacinth decides that Richard should help distribute gifts to the old folk at the church hall dressed as Father Christmas.
Runtime:
30 min
Steptoe and Son — 20:30
Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
Clairvoyant Madame Fontana is invited to hold a seance at the Steptoes' by Albert, who wants to get in touch with Harold’s mother - as well as Henry VIII and Laurel and Hardy.
Runtime:
30 min
Yes Minister — 21:00
Party Games
Sitcom about a British government minister and his advisers. Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle could spell great things for Jim Hacker.
A Ghost Story for Christmas — 22:00
Woman of Stone
Edith Nesbit recounts the chilling tale of newlywed Victorians Jack and Laura and the legend of two marble tomb effigies who are said to rise each year and walk.
A Ghost Story for Christmas — 22:30
Lot No 249
It’s 1881, and Old College, Oxford plays host to three very different academics. But can Bellingham’s experiments bring the breath of life to the horrifying bag of bones, Lot No 249?
Runtime:
30 min
A Ghost Story for Christmas — 23:00
Count Magnus
The inquisitive Mr Wraxhall discovers that a long-dead Swedish nobleman does not lie easy in his tomb.
Runtime:
35 min
A Ghost Story for Christmas — 23:35
The Mezzotint
1923. In the heart of an old English college, Edward Williams receives an engraving of an unknown country house with an imposing facade, a sweeping lawn - and, just perhaps, something else.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Monday 22 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, Keeping Up Appearances, and Steptoe and Son. 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 00:05 (00:05 your time) with A Ghost Story for Christmas.
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.