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 Tuesday 20 October 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Tue 20 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:30 AM (12:30 AM UK Time )
12:30 AM
Ancient Worlds — 00:30
The Republic of Virtue
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the phenomenon of the Roman Republic, from its mythical beginnings to the all too real violence of its end.
1:30 AM
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands — 01:30
From hyper-intelligent parrots to sinister snails and magical constellations of glow-worms, this is the story of New Zealand's wildest places and resilient pioneers.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:30 AM
Art of France — 02:30
This Is the Modern World
In the final episode of the series, France is changing at a helter-skelter pace and its angry young artists are reinventing how to paint.
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
Secrets of Bones — 19:00
Sex
Ben Garrod seeks out the big part that bones can play in reproduction. Through sexual selection, the skeleton has adapted to aid courtship, competition and even copulation.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Gareth Edwards’s Great Welsh Adventure — 19:30
Episode 2
Sir Gareth and wife Maureen get a castle to themselves for a night – perfect to mark their 49th wedding anniversary. Also, they go wildlife spotting and get competitive at golf in Tenby.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
To the Manor Born — 20:00
Vive le Sport
Stately sitcom. Audrey puts her back out fetching in the firewood.
8:30 PM
Keeping Up Appearances — 20:30
Episode 4
While walking by an idyllic riverbank with Richard, Hyacinth conceives one of her most ambitious plans: to hold a riverside picnic as graceful as one of her candlelight suppers.
9:00 PM
The Normans — 21:00
Men from the North
Documentary series. A look at how the Normans developed from a band of marauding Vikings into the formidable warriors who conquered England in 1066.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Storyville — 22:00
A Want in Her
Debut feature documentary from filmmaker Myrid Carten, which unfolds as a powerful exploration of family, addiction and unconditional love.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
11:20 PM
Light and Dark — 23:20
Light
Professor Jim Al-Khalili shows how mathematicians and scientists such as Euclid, Galileo and Ole Roemer have used light to reveal almost everything we know about the universe.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 20 October) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Secrets of Bones, Gareth Edwards’s Great Welsh Adventure, and To the Manor Born. 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 Light and Dark.
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.