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 Wednesday 08 July 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Wed 08 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 5:30 AM (5:30 AM UK Time )
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
Great British Railway Journeys — 19:00
Chippenham to Yeovil
Michael Portillo joins Navy Wings pilots for a spectacular close formation flight in the skies over Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton and visits the magnificent Elizabethan mansion of Longleat.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Canal Boat Diaries — 19:30
Wigan to Burnley
Narrowboater Robbie Cumming begins a 170-mile journey across the north of England and soon runs into difficulty with a problem with his craft's propeller in Wigan.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Universe — 20:00
The Big Bang: Before the Dawn
It’s the ultimate question: why are we here? Brian Cox explores how cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the origin of the universe.
9:00 PM
The Nazis: A Warning from History — 21:00
The Road to Treblinka
Documentary showing how the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 was a crucial catalyst for the radicalisation of the Nazi policy against the Jews.
9:50 PM
Afoot Again in the Past — 21:50
Hampton Court
Simon Thurley investigates the forgotten tunnels of Henry VIII's sewage system at Hampton Court.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Our Friends in the North — 22:00
1979
As a new decade approaches, the friends are divided again. Nicky stands for Parliament, Tosker falls in love with the woman of his dreams and Geordie begins to deal in drugs.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
11:10 PM
Our Friends in the North — 23:10
1984
1984: The miners' strike dominates both the country and the lives of the four friends.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
12:20 AM
The Nazis: A Warning from History — 00:20
The Road to Treblinka
Documentary showing how the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 was a crucial catalyst for the radicalisation of the Nazi policy against the Jews.
1:10 AM
Canal Boat Diaries — 01:10
Wigan to Burnley
Narrowboater Robbie Cumming begins a 170-mile journey across the north of England and soon runs into difficulty with a problem with his craft's propeller in Wigan.
Runtime:
30 min
1:40 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 01:40
Chippenham to Yeovil
Michael Portillo joins Navy Wings pilots for a spectacular close formation flight in the skies over Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton and visits the magnificent Elizabethan mansion of Longleat.
Runtime:
30 min
2:10 AM
Universe — 02:10
The Big Bang: Before the Dawn
It’s the ultimate question: why are we here? Brian Cox explores how cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the origin of the universe.
3:10 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:10
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 20 min
5:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 08 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Canal Boat Diaries, and Universe. 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 18:58 (18:58 your time) with This is BBC Four.
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.