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

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 27 Jun

12:15 AM

Top of the Pops — 00:15

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 January 2000 and featuring Vengaboys, Steps, Shania Twain, S Club 7, Alice Deejay and Westlife.
Runtime: 30 min
12:45 AM

Top of the Pops — 00:45

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Artful Dodger feat Craig David, Pet Shop Boys, Len, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Tina Turner, Dark Star and Westlife.
Runtime: 30 min
1:15 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:15

Simon Bates and Peter Powell introduce the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 June 1983. With Freeez, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Shakatak, Mike Oldfield, H20 and The Police.
Runtime: 40 min
1:55 AM

Top of the Pops — 01:55

Peter Powell presents the pop chart show with performances from Thom Pace, Janet Kay, Thin Lizzy, Squeeze, Tubeway Army, Quantum Jump, UK Subs, Lene Lovich and Gerry Rafferty.
Runtime: 35 min
2:30 AM

Words and Music — 02:30

American singer-songwriters - including Suzanne Vega, James Taylor, Janice Ian and Shawn Colvin - recall how and when they wrote their signature songs.
Runtime: 40 min
3:10 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:10

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 hr 20 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

Natural World — 19:00

Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade.
Runtime: 5 min
7:05 PM

Life on Earth — 19:05

Building Bodies
David Attenborough examines the creatures and fossils of the Great Barrier Reef, which provide clues to how the original primitive animals of the sea evolved.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Voyages of Discovery — 20:00

Circumnavigation
Paul Rose reveals the story behind the first ever circumnavigation of the world, when Magellan set out 500 years ago to find the westward route to the Spice Islands.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Goolagong — 21:00

Episode 3
Grieving for her father, Evonne rebuilds her life, fires Vic, marries Roger and overcomes injury to win Wimbledon as a mother in a historic victory.
Runtime: 55 min
9:55 PM

Scrublands — 21:55

Episode 3
At teenager Allen's wake, Martin learns that the boy was not as innocent as first portrayed, with Robbie telling him he was persuaded by Byron to drop drug charges against him.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
10:40 PM

Scrublands — 22:40

Episode 4
Martin believes he has found the link between the shooting victims and asks for Robbie’s help in accessing the case files - and a further clue implicates one of the victims.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
11:35 PM

Keeping Up Appearances — 23:35

Iron Age Remains
Sitcom about an upwardly mobile housewife and her husband. Hyacinth has to put her plans for Richard's retirement on hold when Rose starts behaving outrageously.
Runtime: 30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 27 June) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Natural World, Life on Earth, and Voyages of Discovery. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:05 (19:05 your time) with Keeping Up Appearances.

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