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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 on Wednesday 07 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Wed 07 Jan

12:40 AM

Timeshift — 00:40

Timeshift ventures inside places of sporting achievement, scientific endeavour and male obsession - the lofts of pigeon fanciers - to tell the story of a remarkable bird.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:40 AM

Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies — 01:40

Writer and presenter Ben Macintyre reveals the gripping true story of the double agents who helped to make D-Day a success, a triumph for espionage, deceit and twisted thinking.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:40 AM

Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise — 02:40

Documentary exploring the paradise of Thailand. In central Thailand's forests, plains and city streets, nature finds a way of living alongside people.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:40 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:40

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 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

Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise — 19:00

The Mysterious North
Series exploring the paradise of Thailand. Northern Thailand, dominated by mountains and forests, hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

Mysterious Origins of Insects — 20:00

Millions of years in the making
A journey into the eye-opening realm of insects to explore how scientists are using traditional and cutting-edge techniques to search for a single, common insect ancestor.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb — 21:00

Documentary which follows the construction of a trailblazing 36,000-tonne steel structure to entomb the ruins of the nuclear power plant destroyed in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy — 22:00

Smiley Tracks the Mole
In his search for the mole sitting at the heart of the Circus, Smiley sets out for Oxford to visit an invaluable friend.
Runtime: 45 min
10:45 PM

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy — 22:45

How It All Fits Together
Smiley recalls the past and his involvement with Tinker, Tailor, Soldier and Poorman, and Karla - the legendary head of Moscow Circus.
Runtime: 45 min
11:30 PM

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy — 23:30

Tinker Tailor
Smiley thinks that the time has come to call on Jim Prideaux, whose assignment to Czechoslovakia went disastrously wrong, with the mole at the heart of the Circus to blame.
Runtime: 45 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 07 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise, Mysterious Origins of Insects, and Inside Chernobyl's Mega Tomb. 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 00:15 (19:15 your time) with Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

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