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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 Wednesday 07 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 Thu 01 Jan Fri 02 Jan Sat 03 Jan Sun 04 Jan Mon 05 Jan Tue 06 Jan Wed 07 Jan

Timeshift

Timeshift ventures inside places of sporting achievement, scientific endeavour and male obsession - the lofts of pigeon fanciers - to tell the story of a remarkable bird.
Runtime: 1 hr

Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies

Writer and presenter Ben Macintyre reveals the gripping true story of the double agents who helped to make D-Day a success, a triumph for espionage, deceit and twisted thinking.
Runtime: 1 hr

Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise

Documentary exploring the paradise of Thailand. In central Thailand's forests, plains and city streets, nature finds a way of living alongside people.
Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 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 Mysterious North
Series exploring the paradise of Thailand. Northern Thailand, dominated by mountains and forests, hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships.
Runtime: 1 hr

Mysterious Origins of Insects

Millions of years in the making
A journey into the eye-opening realm of insects to explore how scientists are using traditional and cutting-edge techniques to search for a single, common insect ancestor.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb

Documentary which follows the construction of a trailblazing 36,000-tonne steel structure to entomb the ruins of the nuclear power plant destroyed in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
Runtime: 1 hr

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Smiley Tracks the Mole
In his search for the mole sitting at the heart of the Circus, Smiley sets out for Oxford to visit an invaluable friend.
Runtime: 45 min

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

How It All Fits Together
Smiley recalls the past and his involvement with Tinker, Tailor, Soldier and Poorman, and Karla - the legendary head of Moscow Circus.
Runtime: 45 min

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor
Smiley thinks that the time has come to call on Jim Prideaux, whose assignment to Czechoslovakia went disastrously wrong, with the mole at the heart of the Circus to blame.
Runtime: 45 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 07 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise, Mysterious Origins of Insects, and Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb. 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 00:15 (00:15 your time) with Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

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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