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 04 March 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland

Historian Rory Stewart explores the impact of Rome's occupation and tells the story of how the powerful new Kingdom of Northumbria was born in Britain's lost Middleland.

Runtime: 1 hr

Made by Machine: When AI Met the Archive

Documentary. Dr Hannah Fry and a virtual host present a new way of making television, as the BBC uses artificial intelligence to delve into the treasures of the BBC Archive.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Canals: The Making of a Nation

How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales.

Runtime: 30 min

Weatherman Walking

Derek Brockway walks in Dylan Thomas's footsteps around Swansea before heading to the Llansteffan Peninsula and the Three Rivers estuary.

Runtime: 30 min

Horizon

Horizon explores the artificial intelligence required to replace human drivers and explores the implications of a driverless world. First broadcast in 2017.

Runtime: 1 hr

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 1 hr 30 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

Canals: The Making of a Nation

Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills.

Runtime: 30 min

Weatherman Walking

New Quay and Laugharne

Derek Brockway learns how New Quay on Cardigan Bay inspired some of Thomas's greatest work, before touring Laugharne with Dylan Thomas's granddaughter.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

The Secret Genius of Plants

Super Strategies

Technical developments are enabling us to see the world of plants in ever greater detail, giving us insights into their remarkable abilities to adapt and survive.

Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer

Natural World

Wildlife documentary. The touching story of a giant otter cub called Sancho who was rescued and is being raised by Brazilian naturalist Carolina Vargas.

Runtime: 5 min

Tribe (2005)

Penan

Documentary series. Explorer Bruce Parry treks into the jungles of Borneo in search of the last nomadic Penan, whose traditional way of life is about to disappear forever.

Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Remembers...

Actor Bernard Hill, who famously played the character of Yosser Hughes, reflects on the iconic drama series Boys from the Blackstuff.

Runtime: 10 min

Boys from the Blackstuff

Drama series about life in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo and George sign on before heading off to work for Malloy.

Runtime: 55 min

Boys from the Blackstuff

Drama set in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Dixie Dean, working at night in the port as a security guard, is strongarmed into accepting bribes.

Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 04 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Canals: The Making of a Nation, Weatherman Walking , and The Secret Genius of Plants. 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 Boys from the Blackstuff.

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