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 - 01:00
Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture
Mavericks of Empire
By the middle of the 18th century, Britain was in possession of a vast empire. It required a new way of seeing ourselves, and so we turned to the statues of Ancient Greece and Rome to project the secular power and glory of the British Empire.
01:00 - 02:00
Nature and Us: A History through Art
James explores how Piet Mondrian gradually leaves nature behind, tidying up the messy reality of nature into abstract lines. Meet artist Yang Yongliang whose sprawling digital landscapes ask questions about the drive for rapid urbanisation.
02:00 - 03:00
Britain's Lost Masterpieces
Brighton
Bendor Grosvenor and Emma Dabiri visit Brighton Museum to investigate who painted two neglected pictures of religious subjects. Bendor believes a grubby image of Mary Magdalene repenting her sins may be by a forgotten master of Francesco Trevisani.
03:00 - 04:00
Earth's Seasonal Secrets
Spring
The spring season brings a burst of new life, but as soon as the air starts to warm, it's a race to wake up and get ahead of everyone else. However, spring is also about rushing to make the most of the opportunities this busy season brings.
04:00 - 04:55
Nature and Us: A History through Art
James explores how Piet Mondrian gradually leaves nature behind, tidying up the messy reality of nature into abstract lines. Meet artist Yang Yongliang whose sprawling digital landscapes ask questions about the drive for rapid urbanisation.
04:55 - 08:55
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.