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 Sunday 12 July 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Sun 12 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Keeping Up Appearances — 00:05
Hyacinth makes some very expensive holiday plans before dashing off to fulfil her voluntary church cleaning duties with the Ladies' Guild.
Runtime:
30 min
12:35 AM
One Foot in the Grave — 00:35
Unexpected visitors drop in and mistakenly suspect Victor of killing an elderly blind man. A concert gives Victor the chance to use his ventriloquist's dummy.
Runtime:
30 min
1:05 AM
The Last Battle of the Vikings — 01:05
Marine archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson tells the story of the Norsemen in Scotland, visiting archaeological sites across Scotland and Norway.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:05 AM
Life on Earth — 02:05
The Swarming Hordes
The story of life from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us. David Attenborough looks at the role of insect species.
3:00 AM
Great British Railway Journeys — 03:00
Beginning at London Marylebone, the last great Victorian railway terminus to be built in the capital, Michael Portillo embarks on a postwar exploration of Britain’s southern counties.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Women's Test Cricket — 19:00
Day 3
Highlights of day three of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Summer Night Concert from Vienna — 20:00
2026
World-renowned Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel brings star quality to the Schönbrunn Palace Gardens with arias from Falstaff, Das Rheingold and a song from Fiddler on the Roof.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
9:30 PM
The Lark Ascending — 21:30
Dame Diana Rigg explores the enduring popularity of The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The work was recently chosen as Britain's favourite piece of classical music.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
Letters from Baghdad — 22:00
The story of Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day, who shaped the modern Middle East after World War I in ways that still reverberate today.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
11:25 PM
The Man Who Discovered Egypt — 23:25
Documentary about English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie. Ancient Egypt was vandalised by tomb raiders until one Victorian maverick pioneered modern field archaeology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 12 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Women's Test Cricket, Summer Night Concert from Vienna, and The Lark Ascending. 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 00:25 (11:25 your time) with The Man Who Discovered Egypt.
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.