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

Times shown in the Ireland timezone.

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Boys from the Blackstuff

Drama series set in 1980s recession-hit Britain. Chrissie and Angie are driven to despair by money problems and the Department of Employment investigators.
Runtime: 1 hr

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

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

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 25 min

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

Canals: The Making of a Nation

Capitalism
Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London.
Runtime: 30 min

Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury

The Caledonian Canal
Julia Bradbury walks alongside the Caledonian Canal in the Scottish Highlands and tells the story of Thomas Telford, who created this engineering marvel.
Runtime: 30 min

The Normans

Men from the North
Documentary series. A look at how the Normans developed from a band of marauding Vikings into the formidable warriors who conquered England in 1066.
Runtime: 1 hr

Misery

Author Paul Sheldon is injured in a car accident on a remote snowy road. He is saved by nurse Annie Wilkes, a great fan of his work, but her devotion soon takes a sinister turn.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min

Mark Lawson Talks To...

Stephen King
Master of horror writing Stephen King talks to Mark Lawson about his book Lisey's Story and discusses the inspiration for his novels and how he battled with his own demons.
Runtime: 1 hr

Light and Dark

Light
Professor Jim Al-Khalili shows how mathematicians and scientists such as Euclid, Galileo and Ole Roemer have used light to reveal almost everything we know about the universe.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 05 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Canals: The Making of a Nation, Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury, and The Normans. 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 00:40 (00:40 your time) with Light and Dark.

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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