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 Wednesday 24 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Wed 24 Dec
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Jessye Norman at the BBC — 00:40
A compilation celebrating the artistry of one of the great sopranos of the 20th century, Jessye Norman. Featuring interviews with the star across the decades.
Runtime:
45 min
Top of the Pops — 01:25
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
Screen Two — 02:25
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
Doctor Who (1963–1996) — 03:40
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
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 1986
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1986, featuring performances by Billy Ocean, The Communards, a-ha, Diana Ross and George Michael.
Runtime:
1 hr
Remembers... — 20:00
Peter Egan and Penelope Wilton Remember... Ever Decreasing Circles
Actors Peter Egan and Penelope Wilton look back on their roles as Ann and Paul in the BBC’s 1980s sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles.
Runtime:
20 min
Ever Decreasing Circles — 20:20
Episode 8
Martin's life is turned upside down when his company announces plans to move to Oswestry. Ann falls pregnant, but Martin is too preoccupied with the thought of having to move.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
The Good Life — 21:40
Silly, but It's Fun
Seasonal special of the suburban sitcom. The Goods and the Leadbetters plan their respective Christmases, but neither go according to plan. Classic comedy from 1977.
Terry and June — 22:10
Festive Doldrums
Terry’s friend Malcolm receives a Christmas card from another woman, which causes a bust up between him and his wife, Beattie.
Runtime:
30 min
The Two Ronnies — 22:40
An Old-Fashioned Christmas Mystery
Festive fun with Ronnies Corbett and Barker from Christmas 1973. The magnificent two - well, one and a half. What are they doing on Christmas Eve 1874?
Porridge — 23:40
Film version of the much-loved sitcom classic
Screen version of the classic television comedy about habitual prison inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher and his cellmate Lennie Godber.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 24 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, Remembers..., and Ever Decreasing Circles. 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 01:10 (01:10 your time) with Porridge.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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