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 01 May 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Fri 01 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
The Secret Life of the Sun — 00:05
Kate Humble and Helen Czerski reveal the inner workings of the sun and investigate why scientists think changes in the sun's behaviour may have powerful effects on our climate.
1:05 AM
The Riviera: A History in Pictures — 01:05
Richard E Grant explores how modern art and the Riviera grew up together when the Cote d'Azur became both a hedonistic playground and an experimental studio.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:05 AM
The Jet Stream and Us — 02:05
Documentary tracing how understanding of the powerful and changing weather phenomenon that is the jet stream - a ribbon of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere - has grown.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:05 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:05
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 25 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
Top of the Pops — 19:00
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 September 1999 and featuring Vengaboys, Everything but the Girl, Paul Johnson, David Bowie and Eiffel 65.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme from Ikon, Newcastle, first broadcast on 1 October 1999 and featuring DJ Jean, Kelle Bryan, S Club 7 and Eiffel 65
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Gary Davies and Nicky Campbell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 April 1988 and featuring Pat and Mick, James Brown, Fairground Attraction, The Primitives and Bananarama.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:30
Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 April 1991 and featuring EMF, Vic Reeves and Electronic.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Gardeners' World — 21:00
Episode 8
Monty is busy this week as the garden bursts into colour. Carol Klein proves that small can be both beautiful and delicious, and Advolly Richmond uncovers the story of the first pink cupped daffodil.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Dusty Springfield at the BBC — 22:00
Volume 2
A second chance to explore the BBC’s archives with one of British music’s biggest and best-loved stars, Dusty Springfield.
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
11:05 PM
Dusty Springfield at the BBC — 23:05
Volume 1
A selection of Dusty Springfield's performances at the BBC from 1961 to 1995, from her folk beginnings with The Springfields through to her collaboration with Pet Shop Boys.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 01 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, Gardeners' World, and Dusty Springfield at the BBC. 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 Dusty Springfield at the BBC.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.