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 Friday 09 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Culloden

Historical documentary about the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Written and directed by Peter Watkins, it is presented as a news report from the battlefield.

Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Britain's Lost Waterlands: Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country

Documentary following Dick Strawbridge and Alice Roberts as they explore the British landscapes that inspired children's author Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons.

Runtime: 1 hr

Yorkshire Wolds Way

Paul Rose explores the 79 miles of the Yorkshire Wolds Way, arguably Britain's least well-known national walking trail, starting at the Humber Estuary and ending at Filey.

Runtime: 30 min

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the rise, fall and rise of Lavenham in Suffolk, the best-preserved medieval village in the country.

Runtime: 30 min

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 min

This is BBC Four

Daily from 7.00pm.

Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Runtime: 2 min

Top of the Pops

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Blockster, The All Seeing I ft Tony Christie, Juliet Roberts, 3 Colours Red, Bryan Adams and Melanie C, and 911.

Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 January 1999 and featuring Steps, The All Seeing I ft Jarvis Cocker, TQ, Sebadoh, 911 and The Offspring.

Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring Alton Edwards, Mobiles, Shakatak, The Human League, Jon and Vangelis, Meat Loaf and Zoo.

Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, featuring Swing Out Sister, Lionel Richie, The Gap Band, The Pretenders, Paul Simon, Jackie Wilson and Genesis.

Runtime: 35 min

Top of the Pops

David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 March 1976 and featuring Marmalade, Billy Ocean, The Miracles, Hot Chocolate and Brotherhood of Man.

Runtime: 30 min

Top of the Pops

Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 April 1976 and featuring Abba, Fox, Tarney & Spencer, John Miles, Diana Ross, Sailor and Brotherhood of Man.

Runtime: 30 min

Radio 2 In Concert

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart performs live for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre.

Runtime: 1 hr

Rod Stewart at the BBC

Compilation of Rod Stewart's performances at the BBC. Includes The Faces performing Stay with Me, plus solo hits such as Sailing, You're in My Heart and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?

Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Friday 09 January) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, and Radio 2 In Concert. 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 00:05 (19:05 your time) with Rod Stewart at the BBC.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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