BBC four
德国
BBC four 是一個在德國可收看的電視頻道，專注於英國原創內容，涵蓋紀錄片、劇情影集與文化節目。其節目編排通常包括歷史、科學與藝術類紀實系列，以及精選的英國電影與音樂表演。該頻道也會播出由BBC製作的新聞快報與時事單元，從英國編輯角度提供國際事件觀點。在德國，BBC four通常透過有線與衛星平台接收，定位為提供英語節目、滿足對英國媒體內容感興趣觀眾的頻道。
BBC four的線上串流可透過特定付費IPTV服務及該頻道自有數位平台取得，提供直播訊號與先前播出的節目庫。德國當地電視雜誌與電子節目指南每週刊登BBC four的電視節目表，讓觀眾能針對特定紀錄片系列或劇情影集規劃收看。該頻道不製作原創德語內容，而是依賴其英國來源的節目庫，成為一個針對希望持續收看BBC風格紀實與娛樂節目、且無需在地配音或改編的觀眾的利基選擇。
节目表
00:15 - 01:15
Ancient Worlds
History
In the last of the series, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. At the height of its power, the Roman Empire extended the benefits of its civilization to a 60 million citizens and subjects in a swathe of territory that...
01:15 - 02:15
The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs
Archaeology
The great history of Egypt is inscribed on its monuments, temples and tombs, but hieroglyphs – the written language of the ancient Egyptians – fell silent until 1822 when a young French scholar, Jean-François Champollion, became the first person to decipher their texts for over...
02:15 - 03:15
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands
New Arrivals
Nature + Environment
The magical islands of New Zealand are explored in this fascinating documentary series, highlighting the country's rugged landscapes and dazzling species. Narrated by Kiwi actor Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), the series also examines New Zealand's natural history; a country that has...
03:15 - 19:00
Close
19:00 - 19:30
Secrets of Skin
Science
What makes sharks built for speed? How do snakes move without limbs? How do sugar gliders fly without feathers? The answer all lies in their skin. Professor Ben Garrod uncovers the secrets of how skin has evolved to enable animals to solve some of the most remarkable challenges...
19:30 - 20:00
Gareth Edwards's Great Welsh Adventure
Landscape
Gareth and Maureen Edwards head to St Davids, a place which holds half a lifetime of special memories for them. After making 53 appearances for Wales, Gareth retired from rugby in 1978. After years in the public eye, he and Maureen booked a holiday in St Davids for them and...
20:00 - 20:30
To the Manor Born
The New Scout Hut
Comedy series
A gentle sitcom set in the fictional village of Grantleigh, and the aristocratic family seat of the fforbes-Hamilitons. The widow of the deceased Lord of the Manor is Audrey, who inherits the Grantleigh Manor, which has been in her family for hundreds of years. But her husband's...
20:30 - 21:00
Keeping Up Appearances
Skis
Sitcom
The story revolves around Hyacinth Bucket, a housewife from a lower class whose only aim in life is to impress others with her etiquette and social skills and climb the social ladder. She is terrified that her background will be revealed one day, and goes above and beyond to...
21:00 - 22:00
The Normans
History
In the second of this three-part series, Professor Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland. Bartlett shows how William the Conqueror imposed a new aristocracy, savagely cut down opposition and built scores of castles and cathedrals to...
22:00 - 23:40
Storyville
Documentary
23:40 - 00:40
Light and Dark
Science
Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the story of how we went from thinking we were close to a complete understanding of the universe to realising we had seen almost none of it. Today, our best estimate is that more than 99 per cent of the cosmos is hidden in the dark, invisible to...