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 Tuesday 31 March 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore

Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe explains how watching scenes from nature can help bring feelings of positivity, happiness and wellbeing to the viewer.
Runtime: 30 min

Face the Music

Chairman Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Joyce Grenfell, Paul Jennings and Robin Ray. With guest musician Gerald Moore.
Runtime: 30 min

Treasures of Ancient Egypt

The Golden Age
Alastair Sooke picks treasures from Ancient Egyptian art's most opulent and glittering moment, and explores architectural wonders, exquisite tombs and a lost city.

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 3 hr

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime: 13 hr 28 min

This is BBC Four

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 min

Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments

Places of Work
Fred Dibnah tours Britain's great building feats. In Chatham he visits one of the UK's oldest dockyards, while in Leeds he discovers an early form of fireproofing.
Runtime: 30 min

Spring Walks

Sara Davies
Dragonsโ€™ Den entrepreneur Sara Davies talks about life, wellbeing and business, and absorbs the serenity of the Yorkshire countryside while walking with a 360-degree camera.
Runtime: 30 min

Keeping Up Appearances

A Strange Man
Sitcom. Whilst Hyacinth lectures the milkman, she spies a man in Liz's house. She misunderstands the situation and devises a plan involving Richard to flush him out.
Runtime: 30 min

Sorry!

Does Your Mother Know You're Out?
Sitcom about a middle-aged man living with his parents. Timothy wants to go to the cinema, but his mother wants him to spend his evenings painting.
Runtime: 30 min

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

King Death
Simon Schama continues his look at British history with the greatest horror of medieval Britain - the Black Death.
Runtime: 1 hr

Storyville

Three Dads And A Baby
A Storyville documentary. This intimate and pioneering film explores a three-way relationship and a radically different approach to fatherhood.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of Spring

Uninterrupted and unspoiled by voiceover or music, the birdsong of sunrise in all its glory. Three different habitats, Britain's woodland, heathland and parkland, burst into song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 31 March) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments, Spring Walks, and Keeping Up Appearances. 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 Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of Spring.

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

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