BBC Four HD Tuesday, 19 December Find out what's on TV.
Click here to open BBC iPlayer Not in the UK? Click here to read our guide on how to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad.- 4:25am
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
- 6:30am
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
- 10:30am
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
- 2:30pm
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
- 6:30pm
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
- 7:58pm
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
- 8:00pm
Top of the Pops
Christmas Special 1977Noel Edmonds and David `Kid' Jensen present the festive pop charts from 1977 with performances by Showaddywaddy, Deniece Williams, Hot Chocolate, Leo Sayer, Manhattan Transfer, David Soul and ABBA.
- 8:50pm
Steptoe and Son
Series 8 Episode 7: A Perfect ChristmasAlbert and Harold plan a Christmas abroad, but when Albert discovers he needs a passport, things start to get complicated. Why can't they go to Bognor?
- 9:30pm
Yes, Minister
Series 3 Episode 7: The Middle Class Rip-OffJim Hacker supports the sale of a museum, which will help fund the ailing local football club. Sir Humphrey, however, is horrified.
- 10:00pm
Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey
To be advised.
- 11:00pm
Cheltenham Jazz
2023:Gregory Porter: Live from Cheltenham 2023A performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Gregory Porter.
- 12:25am
The Story of Fairytale of New York
For the first time in 18 years, all eight members of The Pogues return to the studio where their biggest hit and the nation's favourite Christmas song was recorded. The song's producer Steve Lillywhite strips Fairytale down to the basics.
- 1:25am
Carole King and Friends at Christmas
The mellow vibe of the best easy listening shows from the 60s and 70s is recaptured in this festive feast of classics old and new. Carole King plays songs from her recent seasonal album, including `Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', while Sheffield crooner Richard Hawley mixes self-penned songs with his own take on `Silent Night '.
- 2:25am
What We Were Watching
Christmas 1979Join Grace Dent on a televisual trip back in time to Christmas 1979. As well as exploring what the nation's viewers enjoyed watching on the box of delights, Grace sees if she can beat the year's `Mastermind' grand finalist, and how well she fares on the Generation Game's famous conveyor belt game.
- 3:25am
Top of the Pops
Christmas Special 1977Noel Edmonds and David `Kid' Jensen present the festive pop charts from 1977 with performances by Showaddywaddy, Deniece Williams, Hot Chocolate, Leo Sayer, Manhattan Transfer, David Soul and ABBA.
- 4:15am
Hope Street
Series 3 Episode 4Shay survives a near miss with a maverick motorcyclist which leads the police officers into a curious investigation involving a bag of cannabis, a champion boxer and the northern lights.
- 5:00am
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.