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 Thursday 18 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 — Thu 18 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 28
The last of the eight quarter-finalists return to play their first of a maximum of three matches in this round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Only Connect — 19:30
Neuroscientists v Rugby Fans
Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random subjects. Three neuroscientists scrum down against a team of three rugby fans.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Horizon — 20:00
Tim Peake: How to Be an Astronaut
Astronaut Tim Peake's video diary of the two years leading up to his arrival at the International Space Station in December 2015.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
The Magnificent Seven — 21:00
Classic western. After the latest raid by bandits, the villagers in a small settlement in Mexico band together to hire a group of disparate gunfighters to protect them.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
11:05 PM
Parkinson — 23:05
Yul Brynner
Michael Parkinson in conversation with stage and screen star Yul Brynner. Featuring film clips from The Ten Commandments, The King and I, The Magnificent Seven and Catlow.
Runtime:
1 hr
12:05 AM
American Visions — 00:05
The Gilded Age
Robert Hughes considers how the Civil War industrialised society, bringing steam power, the Brooklyn Bridge, plutocrats and an urban underclass.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:05 AM
Horizon — 01:05
Tim Peake: How to Be an Astronaut
Astronaut Tim Peake's video diary of the two years leading up to his arrival at the International Space Station in December 2015.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:05 AM
Only Connect — 02:05
Neuroscientists v Rugby Fans
Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random subjects. Three neuroscientists scrum down against a team of three rugby fans.
Runtime:
30 min
2:35 AM
This is BBC Four — 02:35
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 18 June) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and Horizon. 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.