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 Thursday 29 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Thu 29 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )
12:55 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 00:55
Michael Portillo continues his postwar exploration of north west England in Bradford, Shipley and Hebden Bridge.
Runtime:
30 min
1:25 AM
Wainwright Walks — 01:25
High Street
Julia Bradbury follows in fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright's footsteps and climbs to the summit of High Street, the most well-trodden high ground in the Lakes.
1:55 AM
Tribe (2005) — 01:55
Matis
Explorer Bruce Parry travels to the Amazon rainforest to live with the Matis, a tribe once devastated by western disease who are determined to preserve their culture.
2:55 AM
Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time — 02:55
Space: How Far Can We Go?
Brian Cox explores the latest science and takes a new look at his old films and asks: how far can we go in our exploration of the cosmos?
3:55 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:55
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 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
Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00
Tilbury to Barbican
Michael Portillo travels through the Britain of his youth from London’s Docklands and East End to the ‘city within a city’, the Barbican.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Wainwright Walks — 19:30
Pillar
Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. From Ennerdale, she ascends one of Wainwright's favourite fells, Pillar.
8:00 PM
The Magnificent Seven — 20:00
A star-studded classic Western
Classic western. After the latest raid by bandits, the villagers in a small settlement in Mexico band together to hire a group of disparate gunfighters to protect them.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
10:05 PM
Parkinson — 22:05
Yul Brynner
Michael Parkinson in conversation with stage and screen star Yul Brynner. Featuring film clips from The Ten Commandments, The King and I, The Magnificent Seven and Catlow.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:05 PM
Defiance — 23:05
An act of vengeance that became a journey of hope
Thriller based on a true story. In 1940s eastern Europe, four Jewish brothers flee to the forest to escape persecution and death at the hands of Nazi forces.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 29 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Wainwright Walks, and The Magnificent Seven. 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 Defiance.
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.