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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 Monday 09 March 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 09 Mar

Humphrey Burton: The Huw Wheldon Lecture — 01:25

Humphrey Burton gives a first-hand account of the achievements of Monitor, the BBC's first television arts magazine. First broadcast in 1991.
Runtime: 1 hr

Travels with Pevsner — 02:25

Janet Street-Porter visits some of the architectural highlights of North Yorkshire, including Castle Howard and the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough.
Runtime: 50 min

This is BBC Four — 03:15

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

This is BBC Four — 05:30

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

This is BBC Four — 18:58

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

Seven Worlds, One Planet — 19:00

Asia
Asia - where rarely seen animals roam the hottest deserts, tallest jungles and highest mountains on Earth.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez — 20:00

World's First City
Janina is in Turkey, tracking a young explorer who found the world’s oldest city and rewrote the beginning of civilisation – until his discovery became engulfed in scandal.
Runtime: 1 hr

Call My Bluff — 21:00

Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Prunella Gee and Humphrey Burton take on Patrick Campbell, Hannah Gordon and Bryan Marshall in the panel game of definitions and deceptions.
Runtime: 30 min

Face the Music — 21:30

Question master Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Joyce Grenfell, Brian Redhead, Alvar Lidell. With guest musician David Atherton.
Runtime: 30 min

The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms — 22:00

Marcus du Sautoy demystifies the hidden world of algorithms, revealing where these 2,000-year-old problem-solvers came from, how they work and what they have achieved.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Bridget Riley - Painting the Line — 23:00

With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, seldom-seen footage from the archives and a rare interview with Kirsty Wark, this is the story of a true visionary of British art.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 09 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Seven Worlds, One Planet, Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez, and Call My Bluff. 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 00:00 (00:00 your time) with Bridget Riley - Painting the Line.

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