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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 27 May 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the United States timezone.

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BBC Four Schedule — Wed 27 May

12:10 AM

Reframed: Marilyn Monroe — 00:10

Episode 4
Marilyn triumphs in her most celebrated comedy yet, Some Like It Hot. In the weeks before her death, Marilyn is on the cusp of a new and exciting future.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
12:55 AM

Being Stanley Baxter — 00:55

TV and panto star Stanley Baxter had big success but an even bigger secret. With access to close family and friends, personal archive and recordings, we reveal his true story.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:55 AM

Only Connect — 01:55

Semi-final of the quiz show in which patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge, and connections need to be made between apparently unconnected things.
Runtime: 30 min
2:25 AM

India: Nature's Wonderland — 02:25

Wildlife expert Liz Bonnin, actor Freida Pinto and mountaineer Jon Gupta reveal the hidden wonders of India's surprising natural world.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:25 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:25

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 5 min
5:30 AM

This is BBC Four — 05:30

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

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Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 18:58 (13:58 your time) with This is BBC Four.

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