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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 30 April 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Thu 30 Apr

12:30 AM

The Lost Neanderthals — 00:30

Hidden in the Mandrin Cave
Scientists uncover the secrets of the Mandrin Cave in France, where the remains of a Neanderthal were found in 2015.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
1:25 AM

Timewatch — 01:25

First transmitted in 2001, this programme chronicles the construction of the Empire State Building in New York, which was the world's tallest skyscraper when opened in 1931.
Runtime: 50 min
2:15 AM

Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb — 02:15

Documentary which follows the construction of a trailblazing 36,000-tonne steel structure to entomb the ruins of the nuclear power plant destroyed in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:15 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:15

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min
5:30 AM

This is BBC Four — 05:30

This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime: 13 hr 28 min
6:58 PM

This is BBC Four — 18:58

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 min
7:00 PM

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village — 19:00

North East
Ben Robinson unlocks the ancient roots of the Northumberland village of Warkworth, discovering clues that point back almost 1,000 years to the Norman conquest.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
7:30 PM

Canal Boat Diaries — 19:30

Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham
The reality of life afloat with Robbie Cumming. On the last leg of his journey across England, Robbie crosses an epic aqueduct near Stratford-upon-Avon and gets stuck in a lock in central Birmingham.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Murder on the Orient Express — 20:00

With Albert Finney as Poirot
Returning to England from Istanbul on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot is asked to investigate a murder.
Runtime: 2 hr
10:00 PM

Talking Pictures — 22:00

Albert Finney
A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by award-winning actor Albert Finney, with archive interviews and classic clips. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.
Runtime: 35 min
10:35 PM

The Importance of Being Earnest — 22:35

Adaptation of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, set in 1890s England. A comedy of mistaken identity ensues when two gentlemen friends use the same alias to pursue the women they love.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 30 April) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village, Canal Boat Diaries, and Murder on the Orient Express. 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 The Importance of Being Earnest.

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

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