BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand 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 Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the New Zealand timezone.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Wed 17 Jun
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 5:30 AM (5:30 AM UK Time )
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
University Challenge — 19:00
Episode 27
Two more teams begin their quarter-final campaigns, hoping to secure the first of the two wins they need to progress to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Philosophers v Hitchhikers
Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random subjects. Three students play a trio of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Universe — 20:00
Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth
Professor Brian Cox questions whether we are alone in the universe. There might be more planets than stars in our galaxy - but will we find a second Earth?
9:00 PM
The Nazis: A Warning from History — 21:00
Chaos and Consent
A look at the extraordinary popularity of both Hitler and the Nazis, as well as the astonishing degree of voluntary support ordinary Germans gave the infamous Gestapo.
9:50 PM
One Foot in Arthur's Seat — 21:50
Actor Ian Richardson walks up the hill to Arthur's Seat, which overlooks the city of Edinburgh, as he did during lunch hours as a bored office clerk 50 years ago.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Remembers... — 22:00
W Stephen Gilbert Remembers... Only Connect
W Stephen Gilbert looks back on the 1979 BBC drama Only Connect, portraying a homosexual relationship - including the challenges of making it and its impact since the original broadcast.
Runtime:
15 min
10:15 PM
The Other Side — 22:15
Only Connect
Young academic Graham visits the elderly John to learn more about pioneering socialist and gay rights campaigner Edward Carpenter for his thesis on the early UK Labour movement.
Runtime:
50 min
11:05 PM
Remembers... — 23:05
Alison Steadman Remembers... Girl
Alison Steadman tells the story of groundbreaking 1974 TV drama Girl. Once thought lost forever, the film later resurfaced, giving Alison the opportunity to share her memories.
Runtime:
15 min
11:20 PM
Second City Firsts — 23:20
Girl
1970s drama. Just as she is about to leave the army, Jackie has an encounter with an old lover. Stars Alison Steadman in an early TV role.
Runtime:
30 min
11:50 PM
Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream — 23:50
Episode 2
The story of how Vienna, triumphant after the Ottoman threat receded at the end of the 17th century, was transformed from a fortress into a great cultural capital.
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
12:55 AM
The Nazis: A Warning from History — 00:55
Chaos and Consent
A look at the extraordinary popularity of both Hitler and the Nazis, as well as the astonishing degree of voluntary support ordinary Germans gave the infamous Gestapo.
1:45 AM
Only Connect — 01:45
Philosophers v Hitchhikers
Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random subjects. Three students play a trio of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans.
Runtime:
30 min
2:15 AM
Universe — 02:15
Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth
Professor Brian Cox questions whether we are alone in the universe. There might be more planets than stars in our galaxy - but will we find a second Earth?
3:15 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
5:30 AM
This is BBC Four — 05:30
This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime:
13 hr 28 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 17 June) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and Universe. 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 18:58 (05:58 your time) with This is BBC Four.
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.