BBC Four
Suisse
BBC Four is available to viewers in Switzerland, where it broadcasts a range of factual programming, including documentaries on history, science, and the arts. The channel also airs British drama series, classical music performances, and selected international films. Its schedule typically avoids commercial breaks and focuses on cultural and educational content. In Switzerland, BBC Four can be received via satellite and through some cable and IPTV providers, with English-language audio as the primary broadcast language.
Programme
00:00 - 01:05
Arena
Buddy Holly
Looking at the short but brilliant career of legendary rock and roll star Buddy Holly. Features interviews with contemporaries and fans including backing band the Crickets, the Everly Brothers, Keith Richards and Paul McCartney.
01:05 - 01:35
Arena
Peggy Sue: Tales of Rock and Roll
Peggy Sue Gerron Rackham, the inspiration behind two Buddy Holly songs, tells how they both came to be written and provides some fresh insights into Holly's tragically short career.
01:35 - 02:35
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll At The BBC
A compilation and a celebration of classic rock 'n' roll artists and songs, featuring performances from legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion and Dick Dale, as well as songs that celebrate rock `n' roll itself from artists such as Oasis.
02:35 - 03:05
Top of the Pops
13 August 1987
Simon Bates and Peter Powell present performances by Def Leppard, Motley Crew, Rick Astley, Wet Wet Wet, Pseudo Echo and Hue & Cry. Also clips from Wax, Kim Wilde, Sherrick and The Jesus & Mary Chain.
03:05 - 03:35
Top of the Pops
13 September 1990
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 September 1990 and featuring Sonia, Maria McKee and INXS.
03:35 - 04:40
Arena
Buddy Holly
Looking at the short but brilliant career of legendary rock and roll star Buddy Holly. Features interviews with contemporaries and fans including backing band the Crickets, the Everly Brothers, Keith Richards and Paul McCartney.
04:40 - 08:40
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
08:40 - 12:40
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
12:40 - 16:40
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
16:40 - 20:00
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
20:00 - 21:00
Today at the Test
3rd Test, Day 4: England v Pakistan
Day 4 highlights from the third Test match between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston.
21:00 - 22:00
Solheim Cup Women's Golf: Day 2: Highlights
Highlights from day two's foursomes and fourballs action at the 2026 Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
22:00 - 23:30
Beck
In the Shadows
A fatal gang shooting leads police to a mysterious figure with unknown motives.
23:30 - 23:55
To the Manor Born
Grape Vine
Despite having come down in the world, Audrey feels appearances demand she take a holiday but dreads leaving her beloved Grantleigh Manor in DeVere's hands. So she picks the only safe week - when DeVere himself is on holiday.
23:55 - 00:25
Keeping Up Appearances
Looking at Properties
Hyacinth decides to have a second attempt at finding a weekend home in the country and Elizabeth is called in to help her on her property search. Her final choice is 'interesting' to say the least and worries Richard enormously.