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 29 May 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Four Schedule — Fri 29 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 1:05 AM (1:05 AM UK Time )
1:05 AM
The Prince, the Showgirl and Me — 01:05
Documentary. Sir Laurence Olivier's personal assistant Colin Cark reveals the trials that beset The Prince and the Showgirl film with Marilyn Monroe.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:05 AM
Only Connect — 02:05
Quiz show with Victoria Coren in which links must be made between apparently unconnected things. Teams from Cambridge and Oxford compete.
Runtime:
30 min
2:35 AM
Art of Scandinavia — 02:35
In the final instalment we arrive in Sweden - home of Ikea and a tradition of brilliant furniture design stretching back to the early years of the 20th century.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:35 AM
This is BBC Four — 03:35
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 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
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 November 1999 and featuring Geri Halliwell, Travis, Ricky Martin, A1, Stereophonics, Prince and Robbie Williams.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Top of the Pops — 19:30
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 November 1999 and featuring Robbie Williams, Whitney Houston, Blur, Cliff Richard, Texas and Wamdue Project.
Runtime:
25 min
7:55 PM
Top of the Pops — 19:55
Simon Bates introduces the pop programme, featuring The Polecats, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, Coast to Coast, Adam & the Ants and Kim Carnes, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co.
Runtime:
40 min
8:35 PM
Top of the Pops — 20:35
John Peel and Janice Long present this programme featuring Doctor and the Medics, Robert Palmer, The Real Thing, Tears for Fears, Pete Wylie, Spitting Image and Peter Gabriel.
Runtime:
30 min
9:05 PM
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool — 21:05
Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, studio outtakes and rare photos, this film tells the story of a truly singular talent and unpacks the music and the myth of the man behind the horn.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
11:00 PM
Remembers... — 23:00
Alan Yentob Remembers... Ella Fitzgerald
Alan Yentob shares the fascinating story of how the 1974 broadcast of the great Ella Fitzgerald singing in Ronnie Scott’s nightclub came about.
Runtime:
5 min
11:05 PM
Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show — 23:05
Ella Fitzgerald in performance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in 1974.
Runtime:
40 min
11:45 PM
Cleo Laine at the BBC — 23:45
A special celebration of Dame Cleo Laine's finest moments on the BBC to coincide with Britain's First Lady of Jazz's 95th birthday.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Four tonight?
Tonight (Friday 29 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Top of the Pops, and Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool. 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 Cleo Laine 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.