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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 18 March 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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imagine...

Artist Tracey Emin talks to Alan Yentob about her life, from her troubled early years in Margate to a series of breakthroughs in the 1990s.
Runtime: 1 hr 20 min

Emin/Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed

A look at the affinities between the art of Edvard Munch and Tracey Emin, exploring the many unexpected ways that the Norwegian expressionist resonates with one of Britain’s pre-eminent artists.
Runtime: 40 min

Villages by the Sea

Charlestown
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the picturesque Georgian village of Charlestown on the south west coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast

Gateway to the Lakes
Julia Bradbury walks across northern England from west to east coast, beginning her adventure in appalling weather at the western extremity, St Bees Head.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr

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

Villages by the Sea

Arnside
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast

The Heart of the Lakes
Over three mountain ranges and across three valleys, the second stage of Julia Bradbury's journey is a traverse of Wainwright's much-loved Lake District.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

The Birds

Wildlife film-maker Martin Dohrn contemplates the end of his career as he turns his lens to the dramatic dance between a million seabirds and a single hunting falcon.
Runtime: 50 min

Wild

As the spring sunshine melts the snow and ice on a lake which is a stop-off point for 10,000 migrating cranes, the birds start to do an unforgettable dance.
Runtime: 10 min

Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies

In this mind-bending film, Jim Al-Khalili explores the universe at its smallest, from tiny insects to living cells and viruses, before finally arriving at the atom.
Runtime: 1 hr

Remembers...

Daniela Nardini looks back on the 1990s BBC drama series This Life, which followed the misadventures of a group of flat-sharing friends pursing careers in the law.
Runtime: 15 min

This Life

Drama series about five old college friends who wind up sharing a house together as young lawyers. Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.
Runtime: 40 min

This Life

Anna hopes to rekindle her romance with Miles - but he is less than keen. Milly makes good career progress, but Egg struggles adjust to his job - and with living with Warren.
Runtime: 45 min

Timeshift

Documentary which digs into the archive to discover the unwritten rules that have governed the way we drink in Britain, from 1940s pubs and clubs to drinking at home or at work.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 18 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Villages by the Sea, Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast, and The Birds. 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 00:40 (20:40 your time) with Timeshift.

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

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