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 18 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sun 18 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )
12:20 AM
The Hunt for Lady Olive and the German Submarine — 00:20
A maritime mystery
Compelling documentary following the search to discover what happened when a secret Royal Navy Q-ship and a German U-boat allegedly sank each other in battle on a fateful February morning in 1917.
1:20 AM
Timeshift — 01:20
The pub has been a cornerstone of British society since medieval times. But in the past 50 years the pub has undergone massive change. Narrated by Arthur Smith.
Runtime:
40 min
2:00 AM
The Good Old Days — 02:00
Leonard Sachs presents a 1972 edition of the old-time music hall programme from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With guests Eartha Kitt and Arthur Askey.
Runtime:
50 min
2:50 AM
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 02:50
Hetty takes on a new case while on holiday with Robert. But who exactly is she dealing with?
Runtime:
50 min
3:40 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:40
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
5:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
6:58 PM
This is BBC Four — 18:58
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 min
7:00 PM
A Wild Year — 19:00
The Lake District
Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes — 20:00
Documentary recalling the life of Alfred Wainwright, the eccentric Lancastrian who created a series of iconic fell-walking books in the 1950s, and his love for the Lake District.
9:00 PM
The Fairy-Tale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank — 21:00
Dan Cruickshank looks at the extravagant 19th-century castles and palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, believing them to be the work of an architectural genius ahead of his time.
10:00 PM
Remembers... — 22:00
Richard Eyre Remembers... Ibsen
Director Richard Eyre presents an introduction to the complex, yet still very relevant, playwright Henrik Ibsen.
Runtime:
15 min
10:15 PM
Ibsen — 22:15
Hedda Gabler
Henrik Ibsen's classic play about an unscrupulous woman. From 1962 with Ingrid Bergman, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson and Trevor Howard.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
11:30 PM
Ibsen — 23:30
Ibsen: Certainties and Doubts
From 1979, exploring the life of Henrik Ibsen, through his plays and the words of his critics and admirers. With excerpts from the Ibsen canon.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 18 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, A Wild Year, Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes, and The Fairy-Tale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank. 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 01:15 (01:15 your time) with Ibsen.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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