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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 Natural World A pride of lions has rewritten the rules - they have learnt to take down elephants.
7:05 PM Life on Earth Mammals have proved to be one of the most adaptable products of evolution. David Attenborough looks at their evolution from reptiles 200 million years ago.
8:00 PM Voyages of Discovery Paul Rose tells the story of the USS Squalus, stranded on the bottom of the Atlantic in 1939 and the first time anyone had been saved from a stricken submarine.
9:00 PM Kabul Kabul, August 2021. American troops withdraw, and the Taliban return. As international personnel prepare to evacuate, the Nazany family fears retaliation and must decide whether to stay or flee.
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BBC Four Schedule — Today

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

Natural World — 19:00

Africa's Lion Kings
A pride of lions has rewritten the rules - they have learnt to take down elephants.
Runtime: 5 min
7:05 PM

Life on Earth — 19:05

The Rise of the Mammals
Mammals have proved to be one of the most adaptable products of evolution. David Attenborough looks at their evolution from reptiles 200 million years ago.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Voyages of Discovery — 20:00

Hanging by a Thread
Paul Rose tells the story of the USS Squalus, stranded on the bottom of the Atlantic in 1939 and the first time anyone had been saved from a stricken submarine.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Kabul — 21:00

The Fall
Kabul, August 2021. American troops withdraw, and the Taliban return. As international personnel prepare to evacuate, the Nazany family fears retaliation and must decide whether to stay or flee.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
9:50 PM

Kabul — 21:50

The Siege
The Taliban take over. Anxious refugees wait outside the French embassy. The Nazany family scatters as Zarah and Fazal go on the run, while Amina is torn about fleeing.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
10:45 PM

To the Manor Born — 22:45

All New Together
Audrey moves out of Grantleigh Manor. Her hopes of seeing the estate run along old lines are dashed when she discovers the new owner's background.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:15 PM

Keeping Up Appearances — 23:15

A Job for Richard
Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into a Frosticle executive with the help of a chukka of golf!
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:45 PM

Timeshift — 23:45

Bouffants, Beehives and Bobs: The Hairdos that Made Britain
Timeshift takes a loving and sometimes horrified look back at the iconic hairdos and 'must have' haircuts that both men and women in Britain have flirted with in the past 60 years.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 15 August) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Natural World, Life on Earth, and Voyages of Discovery. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

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