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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 Saturday 27 December 2025 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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ABBA at the BBC

A compilation of ABBA's greatest performances at the BBC, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Does Your Mother Know, Thank You for the Music, SOS, Fernando, Chiquitita and more.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Top of the Pops

Gary Davies, Janice Long, Dixie Peach, John Peel and Steve Wright present the most popular hits of 1985, with stars in the studio and on video, first broadcast on 25 December 1985.
Runtime: 55 min

This is BBC Four

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

This is BBC Four

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

This is BBC Four

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

All Creatures Great and Small

Christmas Special 1990
Tristan buys a new Daimler car, putting him heavily in debt. He becomes involved with the local bell ringing team, particularly a new schoolteacher, Miss Marston.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

To the Manor Born

The First Noel
Classic sitcom. As Christmas approaches, Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Remembers...

Samuel West Remembers... Prunella Scales
Actor Samuel West introduces a special night of BBC programmes that celebrate the life and work of his mother, Prunella Scales.
Runtime: 20 min

Funny Women

Prunella Scales
Prunella Scales looks back at her long and varied career in television and films. Featuring clips from her starring roles and contributions from colleagues, friends and family.
Runtime: 30 min

Screen One

A Question of Attribution
Alan Bennett's drama about the double life led by Sir Anthony Blunt, Soviet agent and surveyor of the Queen's pictures.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

Looking for Victoria

Episode 1
Drama documentary with Prunella Scales. The first episode examines Queen Victoria's traumatic childhood, coronation at 18 and marriage to her first cousin Albert.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 27 December) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, All Creatures Great and Small, To the Manor Born, and Remembers.... 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 00:00 (19:00 your time) with Looking for Victoria.

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

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