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 16 July 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 — Thu 16 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:30 AM (12:30 AM UK Time )
12:30 AM
The Sky at Night — 00:30
Could alien life exist closer than we think - perhaps right next door? The team investigate evidence that suggests the search for life beyond Earth may lie within our own solar system.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
Canal Boat Diaries — 01:00
Narrowboater Robbie Cumming explores the Victorian village of Saltaire in West Yorkshire and moors up for the weekend in Leeds Dock.
Runtime:
30 min
1:30 AM
Canal Boat Diaries — 01:30
As Robbie makes his way to Ripon in North Yorkshire, he tackles the fast-flowing River Ouse and is forced to make an emergency stop.
Runtime:
30 min
2:00 AM
Mysterious Origins of Insects — 02:00
Millions of years in the making
A journey into the eye-opening realm of insects to explore how scientists are using traditional and cutting-edge techniques to search for a single, common insect ancestor.
3:00 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 03:00
Michael goes on a tour around Heathrow Airport, taking an eerie walk around the mothballed Terminal 1 building and ending up atop the iconic 87.5 metre control tower.
Runtime:
30 min
3:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:30
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr
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
Loch Lomond to Kelvinbridge
Michael Portillo boards the West Highland Line to begin a railway journey across Scotland’s central belt, from the Arrochar Alps to the Loch of the Lowes.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village — 19:30
South West
Ben Robinson explores the Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac, behind whose quaint facade lies something far more gritty.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible — 20:00
A majestic presence
Immersive documentary exploring the rise of Gustave Eiffel at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and chronicling his architectural adventure in building France's famous landmark.
9:00 PM
Arena — 21:00
Kim Novak's Vertigo
An intimate portrait of a fiercely independent Hollywood star who left it all behind to live life on her own terms.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
10:15 PM
Vertigo — 22:15
An ex-police officer, who suffers from an intense fear of heights, is hired to trail an old friend's wife.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 16 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Great British Railway Journeys, Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village, and Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible. 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 00:20 (00:20 your time) with Vertigo.
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.