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 Tuesday 23 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Tue 23 Dec
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Omnibus — 00:05
An ancient whistle dating back to the times of the Knights Templar spells danger for the man who finds it. Classic MR James chiller adapted by Jonathan Miller.
Runtime:
40 min
Top of the Pops — 00:45
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 — 01:45
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 — 02:15
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 — 02:45
Party Games
Sitcom about a British government minister and his advisers. Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle could spell great things for Jim Hacker.
This is BBC Four — 03:50
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 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
1992 Christmas Special
The Top of the Pops Christmas Day special from 1992. Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie, together with their special guests, Sid Owen and Danniella Westbrook, review the year's chart hits.
Runtime:
1 hr
Doctor Who (1963–1996) — 20:00
The Ice Warriors: Episode 1
The TARDIS arrives on Earth in the midst of a new ice age, where Brittanicus Base is fighting a battle to force back the glaciers. A huge Ice Warrior is found frozen in the ice.
Runtime:
25 min
Innes Lloyd: The Producer — 20:25
The doyen of TV drama
A look at the career of Innes Lloyd, one of the UK's most prolific producers of television drama, who made well over 300 individual programmes between 1966 and 1991.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
Remembers... — 22:00
Michael Palin Remembers... East of Ipswich
Michael Palin recounts the story behind his much-loved 1987 coming-of-age drama East of Ipswich.
Runtime:
15 min
Screen Two — 22:15
East of Ipswich
Michael Palin's nostalgic comedy about a family holiday at a Suffolk seaside resort as Richard Burrill, a 17-year-old, is reluctantly dragged to Southwold with his parents.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Pavarotti at the BBC — 23:30
A celebration of some of Pavarotti's finest performances from the BBC archives, capturing how he became the biggest opera star of modern times.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 23 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, Doctor Who (1963–1996), and Innes Lloyd: The Producer. 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 00:40 (00:40 your time) with Pavarotti at the BBC.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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