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 Saturday 30 May 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 30 May

12:45 AM

Jazz 625 at the BBC — 00:45

Classic 1960s performances from Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and Dizzy Gillespie, The Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley Sextet, Wes Montgomery, Marian McPartland and many more.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
1:50 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:50

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
2:20 AM

Top of the Pops — 02:20

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
2:45 AM

Top of the Pops — 02:45

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
3:25 AM

Top of the Pops — 03:25

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
3:55 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:55

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 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

The Good Old Days — 19:00

Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall show from the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With Frankie Vaughan, Mike & Bernie Winters, Maryetta Midgley and Zena Millar.
Runtime: 45 min
7:45 PM

Dusty — 19:45

Episode 1
Dusty Springfield's 1960s variety show, first broadcast on 15 August 1967. Her special guests are Alf Garnett aka actor Warren Mitchell and actor and writer Ken Campbell.
Runtime: 30 min
8:15 PM

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 20:15

Helping Hansi
Drama series about a 60-year-old private detective. A resident of a retirement home calls on Hetty's help.
Runtime: 50 min
9:05 PM

Ghost Trail — 21:05

Justice knows no border
Hamid is part of a secret group pursuing the Syrian regime’s fugitive leaders. His mission takes him to France, on the trail of his former torturer. Based on true events.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min i Available on iPlayer
10:45 PM

This Is Joan Collins — 22:45

A feature-length documentary on Joan Collins. The Dynasty star narrates her rollercoaster life story with extraordinary archive and her never before seen home movie footage.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 30 May) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, The Good Old Days, Dusty, and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. 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 00:25 (19:25 your time) with This Is Joan Collins.

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

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