BBC FOUR
Ireland
BBC FOUR is available to viewers in Ireland through various television platforms. The channel focuses on arts, documentaries, music, and cultural programming, often featuring in-depth analysis of historical events, literature, and science. Its schedule includes a mix of British and international content, with an emphasis on factual storytelling and performance. BBC FOUR does not typically carry news bulletins, sports coverage, or children's shows, instead dedicating airtime to long-form documentaries and themed seasons. The channel broadcasts in English and can be accessed via satellite and cable services, as well as through online streaming options for subscribers in the region.
Schedule
00:00 - 01:00
Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture
Mavericks of Empire
Fine Arts, Documentary
The flood of funds into sculptural projects during the burgeoning British Empire unleashed a new, yet remarkably unorthodox, golden age. The greatest sculptors of the 18th and 19th centuries were mavericks who bucked prevailing trends - geniuses like John Flaxman, Francis...
01:00 - 02:00
Nature and Us: A History through Art
Episode 3
Fine Arts, Documentary
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.