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 04 April 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Ireland timezone.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sat 04 Apr
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The Cure at the BBC — 00:30
A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and the unique songwriting talents that meant their long list of singles were always destined to be embraced by a far wider audience.
Runtime:
1 hr
Top of the Pops — 01:30
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 July 1999 and featuring Steps, Madness, Catatonia, The Cardigans, Dina Carroll and Ricky Martin.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 02:00
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Elvis Costello, Five, The 3 Jays, Pet Shop Boys, DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, Madness and Ricky Martin.
Runtime:
30 min
Top of the Pops — 02:30
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1981 and featuring Stiff Little Fingers, Liquid Gold, Sugar Minott, Spandau Ballet and Shakin' Stevens.
Runtime:
40 min
Top of the Pops — 03:10
Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1987, featuring Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat and The Pogues & The Dubliners.
Runtime:
30 min
This is BBC Four — 03:40
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 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
Europe
Europe - a continent transformed by mankind, where extraordinary animals are found in surprising places.
The Good Old Days — 20:00
Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme. With Val Doonican, Sheila Steafel, Rita Morris, Dailey & Wayne and members of the Players' Theatre, London.
Runtime:
45 min
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 20:45
Daughter of the Regiment
Drama series about a 60-year-old private detective. Hetty investigates the stalking of a bride-to-be.
Runtime:
50 min
Hidden Assets — 21:35
Episode 3
The disappearance of a crucial piece of evidence creates urgency and forces Claire and her colleagues to rethink their approach.
Runtime:
50 min
Hidden Assets — 22:25
Episode 4
Bruno is detained by police at Sanihaz, the medical waste facility previously linked to the investigation.
Runtime:
50 min
Parkinson — 23:15
Hollywood Women
Michael Parkinson looks back at his meetings with Hollywood's leading ladies, including Bette Davis, Raquel Welch, Bette Midler, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman and Miss Piggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 04 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Seven Worlds, One Planet, 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 00:00 (00:00 your time) with Parkinson.
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.