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

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Horizon

Mir Mortals

First transmitted in 1998, this is the story of four men who orbited Earth on board the ill-fated Mir space station.

Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

The Secret Science of Sewage

George McGavin and Zoe Laughlin investigate the revolutionary science finding vital renewable resources and undiscovered life in sewage.

Runtime: 1 hr

Great British Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo completes his railway journey through the east of England during the postwar period, heading from RAF Lakenheath to the city of Cambridge.

Runtime: 30 min

London: A Tale of Two Cities with Dan Cruickshank

Dan Cruickshank follows in the footsteps of chroniclers John Stow and John Strype to explore London in the 17th century, one of the most dramatic times in the city's history.

Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 2 hr 10 min

This is BBC Four

Daily from 7.00pm.

Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 2 min

Great British Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo explores the postwar Britain of his youth on a railway journey from the Midlands to the West Country, beginning in the city of Derby.

Runtime: 30 min

Coastal Path

Paul Rose explores the soft and rolling south Devon coastline, where he takes a snorkelling trip around Burgh Island and hitches a ride on the Dartmouth to Paignton steam train.

Runtime: 30 min

Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time

What Is Gravity?

Brian takes a fresh look at the concept of gravity, revealing it to be far more than just the force that makes things fall to the ground.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Tribe (2005)

Anuta

Documentary series with explorer Bruce Parry. He sails to the island of Anuta, a tiny tropical outpost in the South Pacific, one of the most isolated communities on Earth.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Remembers...

Michael Palin shares memories of his 1988 screenplay for the drama Number 27 - one of his early post-Python solo ventures and written around the same time as East of Ipswich.

Runtime: 15 min

Number 27

Ninety-year-old Miss Barwick has lived peacefully in the same house all her life, that is until a young property developer arrives at her front door. A play by Michael Palin.

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

Castles: Britain's Fortified History

Sam Willis shows how the castle arrived as an instrument of invasion with the Normans but became a weapon with which unruly barons challenged the Crown.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 11 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Coastal Path, and Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time. 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 00:30 (00:30 your time) with Castles: Britain's Fortified History.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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