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 Friday 25 September 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 — Fri 25 Sep
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )
12:20 AM
The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu — 00:20
The story of Timbuktu and its legacy of ancient manuscripts, proof that reading and writing books have been as important to Africans as to Europeans.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:20 AM
Canals: The Making of a Nation — 01:20
How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales.
Runtime:
30 min
1:50 AM
Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village — 01:50
Ben Robinson reveals the story of the village of Milton Abbas in Dorset, which perfectly captures the romantic notion of what the idyllic English village should look like.
Runtime:
30 min
2:20 AM
A Timewatch Guide — 02:20
Using years of BBC history archive film, Dr Alice Roberts explores how our views and understanding of Roman Britain have changed and evolved over the decades.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:20 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:20
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 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
Top of the Pops — 19:00
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Sisqo, Hanson, Toni Braxton, True Steppers feat Dane Bowers, Oasis, Craig David, Cypress Hill and Fragma.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 2000 and featuring Britney Spears, Lolly, Mandy Moore, System F, Toni Braxton and Oxide & Neutrino.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 September 1980 and featuring Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Shalamar, Linx and The Police. Plus Russ Abbot and Leo Sayer.
Runtime:
35 min
8:35 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:35
Janice Long presents the pop chart programme, featuring Amazulu, Huey Lewis and the News, Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, Genesis, Loose Ends, The Communards and Run DMC.
Runtime:
30 min
9:05 PM
Sting and The Police at the BBC — 21:05
A collection of archive performances from Sting's solo career and The Police, including Roxanne, Fragile, Message in a Bottle, Brand New Day and Every Breath You Take.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
10:35 PM
Reel Stories — 22:35
Sting
Multi-award-winning artist Sting joins Dermot O’Leary for an in-depth interview about his remarkable life and career, from his first TV appearance in 1978 to his reunion tour with the Police in 2007.
Runtime:
45 min
11:20 PM
Radio 2 in the Park — 23:20
Sting
Moor Park, Preston plays host to Saturday’s headlining act at Radio 2 in the Park. Sting performs solo hits, surprise rarities and, of course, The Police classics.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 25 September) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, and Sting and The Police at the BBC. 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 00:35 (00:35 your time) with Radio 2 in the Park.
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.