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 18 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 — Sat 18 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:25 AM (12:25 AM UK Time )
12:25 AM
Top of the Pops — 00:25
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Britney Spears, Mint Royale feat Lauren Laverne, Lyte Funky Ones, Andreas Johnson, Daphne & Celeste and Gabrielle.
Runtime:
30 min
12:55 AM
Top of the Pops — 00:55
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 February 2000 and featuring Andreas Johnson, Fierce, The Tamperer feat Maya, Sash!, Oasis and Gabrielle.
Runtime:
30 min
1:25 AM
Top of the Pops — 01:25
Peter Powell and Simon Bates present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 July 1987 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Hue and Cry, Bruce Willis and Kenny G.
Runtime:
30 min
1:55 AM
Top of the Pops — 01:55
Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 July 1990 and featuring Paul Young, Inspiral Carpets and Dream Warriors.
Runtime:
35 min
2:30 AM
Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou — 02:30
How Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris's careers took off in the 1970s with distinct takes on country, but how they ended up uniting as close harmony singers on Trio.
Runtime:
55 min
3:25 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:25
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 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
Natural World — 19:00
Raising Sancho
The touching story of a rescued giant otter cub being raised by a Brazilian naturalist.
Runtime:
5 min
7:05 PM
Life on Earth — 19:05
Conquest of the Waters
The story of life from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that live around us. David Attenborough looks at some of the 30,000 fish species.
8:00 PM
Voyages of Discovery — 20:00
Ice King
Paul Rose tells the story of Fridjtof Nansen who, in 1892, announced a daring plan to be first to the North Pole and who became the forefather of polar exploration.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
The Sentinels — 21:00
Episode 3
Gabriel’s wife, Irène, conducts her own investigation into his alleged death. Captured spy Gruber is interrogated about the Germans' rival program.
Runtime:
40 min
9:40 PM
The Sentinels — 21:40
Episode 4
The army’s General Staff orders the elimination of the Germans' superhuman, now the Sentinels’ primary enemy.
Runtime:
45 min
10:25 PM
The Black Forest Murders — 22:25
Blood Rain
A hair found in the Schora case leads the team to a suspect, but there is still no breakthrough in the Berghoff case. Navit's relentless data searches yields a surprising result.
Runtime:
45 min
11:10 PM
The Black Forest Murders — 23:10
The Longest Night
Progress is slow as the investigation reaches the 100-day mark. As Kramer prepares to downsize the team, they finally get a solid lead, narrowing the search to potential perpetrators.
Runtime:
50 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 18 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Natural World, Life on Earth, and Voyages of Discovery. 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 The Black Forest Murders.
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.