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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 18 May 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Mon 18 May

12:15 AM

Living Famously — 00:15

Rudolf Nureyev: Living Famously
A profile of Rudolf Nureyev, whose electrifying performances and enigmatic personality made him ballet's first major star. First broadcast in 2003.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
1:15 AM

The Classical Collection — 01:15

A celebration of the newly recognised glories of classical music, including a wealth of works written by largely forgotten or neglected composers.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:15 AM

A Wild Year — 02:15

In the north east of England lies a wild and remote moorland. This ancient landscape of heather-clad uplands and sheltered dales is home to red grouse and tough moorland sheep.
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

University Challenge — 19:00

Episode 9
The first round of the quiz competition for students continues with Oriel College, Oxford playing Christ's College, Cambridge for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Only Connect — 19:30

Episode 9
Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge, and connections need to be made between apparently unconnected things.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

India: Nature's Wonderland — 20:00

Episode 1
Wildlife expert Liz Bonnin, actor Freida Pinto and mountaineer Jon Gupta reveal the hidden wonders of India's surprising natural world.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Art of Scandinavia — 21:00

Once Upon a Time in Denmark
How Denmark became a great power and arbiter of taste in northern Europe - a story of transformation befitting the homeland of Hans Christian Andersen.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Gluck: Who Did She Think He Was? — 22:00

The story of Gluck - Britain's cross-dressing high society painter of the 1930s - who staged 'one-man shows', had relationships with women and somehow got away with it.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

An Art Lovers' Guide — 23:00

Baku
In the final episode of the series, our intrepid cultural explorers Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke set off on their most adventurous trip yet - to Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 18 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and India: Nature's Wonderland. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:00 (00:00 your time) with An Art Lovers' Guide.

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