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BBC Four TV Guide & Listings (United States 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 today in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM University Challenge It’s the grand final of the series. Of the 28 teams that started the tournament, only two remain - but which will lift the trophy? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
7:30 PM Only Connect Quiz show with Victoria Coren. In the second semi-final, three fans of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy play a team who love strategy board games.
8:00 PM This World Adventurer and journalist Simon Reeve heads to Kenya and Uganda to uncover the stories behind Britain's favourite drink, meeting the people who pick, pack and transport tea.
9:00 PM Andy Warhol's America Charting Andy Warhol’s response to major events in the 1960s and how he faced his own nightmare when he was shot by an associate.
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BBC Four Schedule — Today

1:05 AM

Natural World — 01:05

Looking at the secret lives of the wildlife in one of Britain's favourite gardens, from a family of foxes that play after hours to toads in the Italian garden.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:05 AM

Inside Classical — 02:05

Stravinsky’s revolutionary ballet score is the highlight in the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra’s celebration of spring from Manchester's Aviva Studios. Presented by Ben Gernon.
Runtime: 55 min
3:00 AM

In Concert — 03:00

Concert featuring Indian musician Ravi Shankar, first shown in 1974. He performs just one song, entitled Rag Behag.
Runtime: 35 min
3:35 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:35

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 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
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

Grand Final
It’s the grand final of the series. Of the 28 teams that started the tournament, only two remain - but which will lift the trophy? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Only Connect — 19:30

Hitchhikers v Strategists
Quiz show with Victoria Coren. In the second semi-final, three fans of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy play a team who love strategy board games.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

This World — 20:00

The Tea Trail with Simon Reeve
Adventurer and journalist Simon Reeve heads to Kenya and Uganda to uncover the stories behind Britain's favourite drink, meeting the people who pick, pack and transport tea.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Andy Warhol's America — 21:00

The American Nightmare
Charting Andy Warhol’s response to major events in the 1960s and how he faced his own nightmare when he was shot by an associate.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
10:00 PM

American Visions — 22:00

The Empire of Signs
Robert Hughes examines America's development into the art capital of the west between 1945 and the late 1960s, with the advent of abstract expressionism and pop art.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

imagine... — 23:00

Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
Alan Yentob meets virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, singer and arranger Jacob Collier, and hears from musicians Jacob has collaborated with, including Stormzy, Chris Martin and Hans Zimmer.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
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Tomorrow on BBC Four — 7 July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Monday 06 July) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, University Challenge, Only Connect, and This World. Check the full schedule for more details.

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