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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 04 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Ireland timezone.

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Hetty Wainthropp Investigates

Drama series about a woman who turns private detective at the age of 60. While investigating the mysterious death of an elderly lady, she uncovers a secret.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Arena

From Roger Moore with Love
Friends, family and co-stars take part in this revealing and entertaining look at British icon Roger Moore and his rise to global fame. With rare home-movie footage.
Runtime: 1 hr 20 min i Available on iPlayer

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 45 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 min

Winterwatch

1963: The Big Freeze
Chris Packham introduces a classic documentary from the BBC's archive, which takes a look at the worst winter of the 20th century in 1963.
Runtime: 1 hr

Rear Window

Suspense thriller about a recuperating photojournalist who passes the time by watching the neighbours from the confines of his own apartment and believes he has witnessed a murder.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min

Hitchcock at the NFT

In his 70th year, Alfred Hitchcock came to the National Film Theatre in London to talk to fellow director Bryan Forbes and to answer questions from an audience of film enthusiasts.
Runtime: 55 min

North by Northwest

Classic, darkly comic Hitchcock thriller in which an adman is pursued both by spies, who mistake him for a double agent, and by the police, who think he is an assassin.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 04 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Winterwatch, Rear Window, and Hitchcock at the NFT. 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 01:00 (01:00 your time) with North by Northwest.

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.

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