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 Sunday 16 August 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 — Sun 16 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:45 AM (12:45 AM UK Time )
12:45 AM
Life on Earth — 00:45
The Rise of the Mammals
Mammals have proved to be one of the most adaptable products of evolution. David Attenborough looks at their evolution from reptiles 200 million years ago.
1:40 AM
Voyages of Discovery — 01:40
Paul Rose tells the story of the USS Squalus, stranded on the bottom of the Atlantic in 1939 and the first time anyone had been saved from a stricken submarine.
Runtime:
55 min
2:35 AM
Horizon — 02:35
The Wildest Weather in the Universe
Series exploring topical scientific issues. A look at the fledgling field of extraterrestrial meteorology as technology allows astronomers to study other planets in new ways.
3:35 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:35
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 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
Bill Oddie Goes Wild — 19:00
The Best of Bill Oddie Goes Wild
Bill Oddie presents a compilation of the best clips from the three series of Bill Oddie Goes Wild.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Birding with Bill Oddie — 19:30
Bill's Beginnings
Second in a series of practical guides to birdwatching and learning about birds. Bill revisits his childhood birding haunts to discover how they have changed over fifty years.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Bill Oddie's Top Ten Birds — 20:00
Bill Oddie counts down the UK's ten most beloved and most villainous birds in a poll based on the thousands of letters he has received over the years from members of the public.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
BBC Proms — 21:00
Debuts at the Proms
A celebration of moments that make Proms history: landmark premieres and remarkable debuts, including first appearances of artists, orchestras and even instruments.
Runtime:
55 min
9:55 PM
ArtWorks Scotland — 21:55
Black Watch (2007)
Hard-hitting play that combines words, music and song to deliver a frank and unvarnished account of a Scottish regiment serving in the Iraq war.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
11:30 PM
ArtWorks Scotland — 23:30
Black Watch: A Soldier's Story
An insight into the genesis of Black Watch, the National Theatre of Scotland's portrayal of the Iraq War using eyewitness testimony, news reports and regimental song.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 16 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Birding with Bill Oddie, and Bill Oddie's Top Ten Birds. 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 00:30 (00:30 your time) with ArtWorks Scotland.
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.