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 22 May 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Fri 22 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:15 AM (12:15 AM UK Time )
12:15 AM
Talking Pictures — 00:15
Sylvia Syms looks at the handsome heroes, gorgeous heroines, pin-ups and bombshells who came to be known as cinema's greatest sex symbols, hearing from the stars themselves.
Runtime:
40 min
12:55 AM
Eve and Marilyn — 00:55
Eve Arnold photographed Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s and 60s and became the star's trusted confidante. She talks about Monroe and how their friendship developed.
Runtime:
35 min
1:30 AM
Scene by Scene — 01:30
Hollywood sex symbol Jane Russell talks about her difficult childhood as the eldest and only girl of six siblings, her film career and working with Marilyn Monroe.
Runtime:
45 min
2:15 AM
Art of Scandinavia — 02:15
How Denmark became a great power and arbiter of taste in northern Europe - a story of transformation befitting the homeland of Hans Christian Andersen.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:15 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 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 5 November 1999 and featuring Macy Gray, Phil Collins, Diana Ross, Ian Brown, Mariah Carey, Semisonic and Five.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 November 1999. Featuring Savage Garden, Beck, Another Level, Jennifer Lopez, Mr Vegas and Geri Halliwell.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:00
Gary Davies and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 May 1986. Featuring Jaki Graham, Billy Ocean, Simply Red and Spitting Image.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:30
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 May 1991 and featuring T'Pau, Simple Minds and Deacon Blue.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
...Sings Dylan — 21:00
Cover versions of Bob Dylan songs by Peter, Paul and Mary, Lulu, The Byrds, Joan Baez, Eric Clapton, Madeleine Peyroux, Bryan Ferry, UB40, Julie Felix and many more.
Runtime:
40 min
9:40 PM
...Sings Dylan II — 21:40
Cover versions of Bob Dylan songs from the BBC archives, with Joan Baez, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Hollies, Adele, Julie Felix, Richie Havens, Bryan Ferry and KT Tunstall.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:40 PM
Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom — 22:40
Classic artist, classic songs
A showcase of Bob Dylan with his band in an intimate setting as he performs songs from his extensive body of work.
11:30 PM
Tangled Up with Dylan: The Ballad of AJ Weberman — 23:30
Documentary chronicling the life, times and crimes of Bob Dylan obsessive AJ Weberman, who spent years rooting through Dylan's rubbish to try to gain insight into his life.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 22 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, ...Sings Dylan, and ...Sings Dylan II. 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 00:45 (19:45 your time) with Tangled Up with Dylan: The Ballad of AJ Weberman.
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.