BBC First
Canada
BBC First is a television channel available in Canada that primarily airs drama series and selected comedies originally produced by the BBC in the United Kingdom. The channel’s programming typically includes crime dramas, period pieces, and character-driven serials, often drawn from recent British productions. Viewers in Canada can access BBC First through participating cable and satellite providers, with content presented in English. The channel does not broadcast news, sports, or children’s shows, focusing instead on scripted entertainment for an adult audience. Its schedule generally features a mix of ongoing series and limited-run dramas, without live event coverage or reality programming.
Programme
00:00 - 01:00
The Chase
Series, Game show
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
01:00 - 01:30
Twenty Twenty Six
Heat
Series, Comedy
A new environmental report on global heating causes temperatures to rise in the Oversight Team as they try to find ways to combat not only the report but global heating itself.
01:30 - 02:00
Here We Go
Our Holiday in Scotland
Series, Comedy, Sitcom
A disastrous Jessop family holiday is rescued by a run-in with the local police.
02:00 - 02:30
Twenty Twelve
Clarence House
Series, Comedy
Considering the future of the Olympic Stadium; linking the Olympics with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
02:30 - 03:00
W1A
Series, Sitcom, Politics, Entertainment
Ian Fletcher finally has his own office.
03:00 - 04:00
Antiques Roadshow
Cromford Mills, Derbyshire 1
Series, Collectibles, Art, Arts/crafts
The roadshow visits Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, where experts dig up a garden gnome, a 100-year-old bar of chocolate and a Picasso; Joanna Hardy is wowed by a collection of jewelry that epitomizes the '60s and '70s.
04:00 - 05:00
Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter
Refashioned Week
Series, Game show, Reality
Examine catwalk dresses made from Aran sweaters and unique fabric-yarn bags.
05:00 - 05:30
Twenty Twelve
Clarence House
Series, Comedy
Considering the future of the Olympic Stadium; linking the Olympics with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
05:30 - 06:00
W1A
Series, Sitcom, Politics, Entertainment
Ian Fletcher finally has his own office.
06:00 - 07:00
Antiques Roadshow
Cromford Mills, Derbyshire 1
Series, Collectibles, Art, Arts/crafts
The roadshow visits Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, where experts dig up a garden gnome, a 100-year-old bar of chocolate and a Picasso; Joanna Hardy is wowed by a collection of jewelry that epitomizes the '60s and '70s.