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 Tuesday 03 February 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC Four Schedule — Tue 03 Feb
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Tomorrow's World — 00:55
First transmitted in 1987, what is the future of manned space flight one year after the US Challenger disaster?
Runtime:
30 min
Face the Music — 01:25
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Joyce Grenfell, Richard Baker and Robin Ray. With guest musician Lina Lalandi.
Runtime:
30 min
Meet the Ancestors — 01:55
Archaeologist Julian Richards joins an excavation team as they uncover a rare find from a fourth-century Roman cemetery in Winchester: a lead coffin.
Runtime:
30 min
Art of Persia — 02:25
Episode 3
Samira Ahmed goes back to when Persia faced her gravest threat, Genghis Khan, and reveals how the Safavids, who succeeded the Mongols, give Iran a powerful new identity.
This is BBC Four — 03:25
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
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
Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00
Waterloo to Regent's Park
Michael Portillo continues his railway exploration of the postwar Britain of his youth on a journey from London to Cambridge, starting at South Bank.
Runtime:
30 min
Coastal Path — 19:30
Episode 1
Explorer Paul Rose sets off on the walk of a lifetime - 630 miles of the South West Coast Path, discovering wildlife, wild traditions and wild adventure along the way.
Runtime:
30 min
Yes, Prime Minister — 20:00
The Patron of the Arts
Classic political sitcom. Jim Hacker faces embarrassment when Sir Humphrey tells a bigwig friend in the arts that the government is planning to cut grants.
Yes, Prime Minister — 20:30
The National Education Service
Jim Hacker decides to abolish the Department of Education and Science to reduce bureaucracy and save money, giving cash directly to schools. Sir Humphrey, of course, is appalled.
A Timewatch Guide — 21:00
Queen Elizabeth I
Using archive film, Vanessa Collingridge examines the life of Elizabeth Tudor - her upbringing, her conflicts with her enemies and her greatest victory against the Spanish Armada.
Runtime:
1 hr
Storyville — 22:00
Price of Gold
A Storyville documentary that revisits the 1994 scandal that embroiled competing US Olympic figure skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
The Great American Buffalo — 23:15
Episode 2
By the late 1880s, the buffalo teeter on the brink of extinction, but an unlikely collection of Americans have started a few private herds in different locations, and for different reasons.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 03 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Coastal Path, and Yes, Prime Minister. 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 The Great American Buffalo.
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.