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 Saturday 21 February 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Top of the Pops

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 April 1999 and featuring Phats & Small, TLC, The Cranberries, New Radicals and Martine McCutcheon.

Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 April 1999 and featuring Whitney Houston, Phats & Small, Electronic, Honeyz, Suede, TLC and Martine McCutcheon.

Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring Shakin' Stevens, Blondie, The Beat, The Buggles, The Tourists, Fern Kinney, The Ramones, Iron Maiden and Kenny Rogers.

Runtime: 35 min

Top of the Pops

Janice Long and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 February 1986. Featuring Paul Hardcastle, Diana Ross, Depeche Mode and Public Image Limited.

Runtime: 30 min

Gladys Knight at the BBC

A look through the BBC archives for moment after moment from the 'empress of soul’, Gladys Knight, including songs like Baby Don't Change Your Mind and The Way We Were.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

In Concert

The first of two concerts recorded at The New London Theatre. Included in this programme are some of the group's early hits.

Runtime: 30 min

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 1 hr 35 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

Meet the Ancestors

Living with the Ancestors

Julian Richards travels to the home of a couple who discovered that their bungalow was built over a 5th-century graveyard.

Runtime: 30 min

The Good Old Days

Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall show from the City Varieties Theatre. With Hylda Baker, Val Doonican, Richard Hearne and Robin Hunter.

Runtime: 45 min

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates

Lost Chords

There is fierce competition at the Blainthorp Music Festival, but the finalists start losing their voices. Hetty is called in to find out who is responsible.

Runtime: 50 min

The Turkish Detective

Episode 1

British detective Mehmet Suleyman arrives in Istanbul to join the homicide unit led by eccentric inspector Çetin Ikmen just as the team investigate the murder of a student.

Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer

The Turkish Detective

Episode 2

While the team close in on a suspect in Gözde’s murder, Suleyman pursues his private investigation on the side and discovers a mysterious name.

Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer

Wogan

Jenny Agutter, Laurie Lee, John Garnett

Terry Wogan's guests are Jenny Agutter, Laurie Lee, who recites a piece from As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, and John Garnett. Barbara Dickson sings The Right Moment.

Runtime: 35 min

Comic Roots

Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams explores his roots in and around London's St Pancras, where he grew up.

Runtime: 35 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 21 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Meet the Ancestors, The Good Old Days, and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. 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 00:05 (00:05 your time) with Comic Roots.

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

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