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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 Monday 05 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Ireland timezone.

Channels
BBC One (BBC1) BBC Two (BBC2) ITV1 Channel 4 Channel 5 ITV2 ITV3 ITV4 E4 Film4 More4 GREAT! movies Sky Arts RTÉ One BBC Three (BBC3) CBeebies BBC News BBC Four BBC ALBA BBC Parliament BBC Scotland CBBC S4C
Dates
Yesterday Today Mon 29 Dec Tue 30 Dec Wed 31 Dec Thu 01 Jan Fri 02 Jan Sat 03 Jan Sun 04 Jan Mon 05 Jan

Winterwatch

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

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

Talking Pictures

A look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of one of Britain's most successful actors.
Runtime: 50 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 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

Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise

The Secrets of the South
Documentary series. A look at southern Thailand, known for its natural beauty. For the animals that live here, this is a natural wonderland.
Runtime: 1 hr

Pavlopetri: The City Beneath the Waves

Documentary following a team of underwater archaeologists and experts as they use CGI to reveal the secrets of Pavlopetri in Greece, the world's oldest submerged city.
Runtime: 1 hr

Call My Bluff

Robert Robinson hosts the game of word definitions and deceptions. Joining Frank Muir and Patrick Campbell are Patrick Mower, Russell Harty, Nanette Newman and Gabrielle Drake.
Runtime: 30 min

Face the Music

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Joyce Grenfell, David Attenborough and Richard Baker. With guest musician Sir Keith Faulkner.
Runtime: 30 min

imagine...

Frank Gehry: The Architect Says 'Why Can't I?'
Alan Yentob explores the colourful career of architect Frank Gehry, one of the world's most celebrated and famously provocative creative forces. First broadcast in 2015.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Frank Gehry: Masterbuilders

A profile of architect Frank Gehry, acclaimed worldwide for his audacious and distinctive buildings. First broadcast in 1993.
Runtime: 45 min

Artsnight

The Brits Who Designed the Modern World
Brenda Emmanus meets and profiles ten great living British designers, to find out what inspires them and explore how they have responded to society's evolving tastes.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 05 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise, Pavlopetri: The City Beneath the Waves, and Call My Bluff. 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 00:55 (00:55 your time) with Artsnight.

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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