BBC Four
Schweiz
BBC Four ist in der Schweiz empfangbar und sendet ein breites Spektrum an faktualen Programmen, darunter Dokumentationen zu Geschichte, Wissenschaft und Kunst. Der Kanal zeigt zudem britische Dramaserien, klassische Musikaufführungen sowie ausgewählte internationale Filme. Das Programm verzichtet in der Regel auf Werbeunterbrechungen und konzentriert sich auf kulturelle und bildende Inhalte. In der Schweiz ist BBC Four über Satellit sowie über einige Kabel- und IPTV-Anbieter zu empfangen, wobei Englisch die primäre Sendesprache ist.
Programm
06:55 - 10:55
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
10:55 - 14:55
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
14:55 - 18:00
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
18:00 - 18:45
Natural World
Butterflies: A Very British Obsession
Exploring the fascinating lives of Britain's beautiful butterflies in exquisite detail and also celebrating their enduring appeal to the British people. Britain's butterflies have never been so threatened with three-quarters in decline.
18:45 - 19:35
Full Circle with Michael Palin
China
Arriving in Quingdao, Michael checks into his hotel, which is obviously like a Bavarian castle, and finds himself in a room that was once Chairman Mao's. Having climbed China's holiest mountain, he travels to Shangai.
19:35 - 20:30
Miss Marple
The Body in the Library
The ordered tranquillity of life in St Mary Mead is shattered by a mysterious discovery. Miss Marple's investigations lead her to a seaside hotel where some rather unusual people are staying.
20:30 - 22:05
The Seventh Seal
A knight, Antonius Block, and his squire Jöns are returning home from the Crusades through a plague-ridden land, where they meet Death, who engages the knight in a chess game as the pair debate the mysteries of life, faith and death itself.
22:05 - 23:00
The Arena
Bergman and the Cinema
Ingmar Bergman pays one final visit to Filmstaden, where many of his films were made. Featuring numerous clips from Bergman's best work and material from his private archives.
23:00 - 23:35
To the Manor Born
Vive Le Sport
With Brabinger already laid up, Audrey puts her back out fetching the firewood. Times are hard and unable to afford her usual private care, Audrey has to go NHS.
23:35 - 01:05
Keeping Up Appearances
A Riverside Picnic
Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea, but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.