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 01 February 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sun 01 Feb

Parkinson — 00:40

Chat show hosted by Michael Parkinson, featuring guests Terry Wogan, Betty Boothroyd and Harry Enfield.
Runtime: 1 hr

Yes, Prime Minister — 01:40

A Conflict of Interest
Classic sitcom. When a scandal breaks in the City, Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey cannot agree on who should be the new governor of the Bank of England.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Yes, Prime Minister — 02:10

Power to the People
Classic political sitcom. Jim Hacker meets a local councillor who has radical ideas about local government. The PM likes what he hears, unlike Sir Humphrey.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 02:40

Hetty agrees to help an anxious mother whose schizophrenic adult son has disappeared.
Runtime: 50 min

This is BBC Four — 03:30

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

This is BBC Four — 05:30

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

This is BBC Four — 18:58

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

Come Dancing — 19:00

1978 Grand Final
Terry Wogan hosts as Midlands and West take on North West in the 1978 Come Dancing grand final from the Lyceum Ballroom, London. With commentary by Barri Haynes.
Runtime: 40 min

Blankety Blank Classic — 19:40

Episode 9
Terry Wogan introduces a classic edition of the celebrity word game, featuring guest panellists Lorraine Chase, Val Doonican, David Hamilton, Dickie Henderson, Karen Kay and Elaine Stritch.
Runtime: 30 min

Wogan: The Best Of — 20:10

Actors
Sir Terry Wogan presents more magical moments from his days in the hotseat of Britain's best-loved chat show, with guests including Judi Dench, Helen Mirren and Bob Hoskins.
Runtime: 45 min

Mark Lawson Talks To... — 20:55

Terry Wogan
Mark Lawson talks to legendary broadcaster Terry Wogan about his life and 50-year career, from his early years on Irish radio to his ever-popular Radio 2 show.
Runtime: 1 hr

Ibsen — 21:55

The Lady from the Sea
The 1974 adaption of Henrik Ibsen's story of Ellida Wangel, her marriage issues and her pursuit of happiness and love elsewhere.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min

Mañana — 23:45

Broadcast on 1 February 1956, composer Arthur Benjamin's Mañana was the first opera commissioned by the BBC.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 01 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Come Dancing, Blankety Blank Classic, and Wogan: The Best Of. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 01:00 (01:00 your time) with Mañana.

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