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

Times shown in the Ireland timezone.

Channels
BBC One (BBC1) BBC Two (BBC2) ITV1 Channel 4 Channel 5 ITV2 ITV3 ITV4 E4 Film4 More4 GREAT! movies Sky Arts RTÉ One BBC Three (BBC3) CBeebies BBC News BBC Four BBC ALBA BBC Parliament BBC Scotland CBBC S4C
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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

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

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

This is BBC Four

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

This is BBC Four

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

This is BBC Four

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

Great British Railway Journeys

Coventry to Leamington Spa
In Coventry, Michael recalls the destruction by the Luftwaffe of the city’s Gothic cathedral in November 1940, before heading to Leamington Spa to visit the Guide Dogs for the Blind National Centre.
Runtime: 30 min

Coastal Path

Episode 5
Paul Rose walks the South West Coast Path. He explores the Jurassic Coast, taking a walk through some two hundred million years of the earth's history.
Runtime: 30 min

Timeshift

Hurricanes and Heatwaves: The Highs and Lows of British Weather
A national obsession is explored in this archive-rich look at the evolution of the weather forecast from print via radio to TV and beyond - and at the changing weather itself.
Runtime: 1 hr

Deliverance

Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight star
Four friends from the city embark on a canoeing adventure in rural Appalachia, but the wilderness and hostile locals soon turn their trip into a desperate fight for survival.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min i Available on iPlayer

Emily

A partly fictional portrait of Emily Brontë, author of Wuthering Heights. The story imagines a romance between a rebellious young Emily and her village curate, William Weightman.
Runtime: 2 hr 5 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 12 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Coastal Path, and Timeshift. 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 00:50 (00:50 your time) with Emily.

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.

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