BBC First TV Guide & Broadcast Listings
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The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
Twenty Twenty Six
It's Ian's first day as director of integrity, and his first challenge is to decide which cities should host the semi-finals; it's also Miami Day, which may or may not be a Thing.
Here We Go
Sue has a new boyfriend who owns a restaurant, so the Jessops pile in for a free meal.
Ghosts
Alison and Mike gear up to make a big investment; the Captain and Kitty work together to solve a mystery.
Two Doors Down
Beth has organized the perfect baby shower for mom-to-be Sophie; everyone is invited and Christine has even asked Pat from over the back, who she's assuming is going to be the baby's godmother.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
Twenty Twenty Six
It's Ian's first day as director of integrity, and his first challenge is to decide which cities should host the semi-finals; it's also Miami Day, which may or may not be a Thing.
Here We Go
Sue has a new boyfriend who owns a restaurant, so the Jessops pile in for a free meal.
Ghosts
Alison and Mike gear up to make a big investment; the Captain and Kitty work together to solve a mystery.
Two Doors Down
Beth has organized the perfect baby shower for mom-to-be Sophie; everyone is invited and Christine has even asked Pat from over the back, who she's assuming is going to be the baby's godmother.
QI
Aisling Bea, Urzila Carlson, and Romesh Ranganathan compete in this upside-down episode.
QI
Sandi Toksvig is joined by Nabil Abdulrashid, Bill Bailey, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Alan Davies.
The Finish Line
Roman Kemp and sidekick Sarah Greene host the quiz show where contestants race on moving podiums across the studio floor; correct answers get the players moving, while wrong answers will stop them in their tracks.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
Impossible
Pay attention as Rick reveals a fresh slate of answers, some of which can't possibly be right; see who gets eliminated and whose smart selections win them a place in the final round and a chance at the juicy 10,000-pound prize.
Griff's Canadian Adventure
British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the frozen wilds of Canada's north, in the province of Manitoba.
Ice Vikings
It's officially the third-highest snowfall in Manitoba in the last century; commercial fishers are plagued by deep drifts and hidden pockets of slush that can stop them in their tracks; Chris finds out the hard way that traveling alone is a bad idea.
Weather Files: Total Impact
Experiencing the 2017 Mexico City earthquake; uncovering the mystery of the Oklahoma frack quakes; how tremor-proof construction could cause the destructive events; how an earthquake revealed a history-changing room.
History by the Numbers
The history of skyscrapers is the history of American cities, technological ingenuity, and a global boom in urbanization; from west to east, from five stories up to one kilometer high, there's nowhere to go but up.
Mysteries From Above
Come across a set of disturbingly familiar stone monoliths in Colombia, then explore a lost city in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; puzzle over an ancient ruin in Corinth, Greece, and explore an old structure on a Maltese island.
Griff's Canadian Adventure
British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the frozen wilds of Canada's north, in the province of Manitoba.
Top Gear
Freddie and Chris tackle the toughest off-road race on the planet: the brutal Baja 1000; out on track, there's a showdown between a Renault hot hatch, a Porsche sports car and an old Lamborghini; Laurence and Emilia Fox are studio guests.
Top Gear
Paddy, Freddie and Chris take the latest sports cars from Ferrari, Aston and Porsche on a Yorkshire road trip; on track, Chris tests out Volkswagen's fearsome ID-R electric race; YouTube sensation KSI is studio guest.
Top Gear
Paddy, Freddie and Chris find out if fire, police or ambulance is the fastest of the emergency services; Chris celebrates legendary rally driver Colin McRae; Paddy tests the new BMW M8; Tom Allen is the studio guest.
Top Gear
Freddie and Chris tackle the toughest off-road race on the planet: the brutal Baja 1000; out on track, there's a showdown between a Renault hot hatch, a Porsche sports car and an old Lamborghini; Laurence and Emilia Fox are studio guests.
Top Gear
Paddy, Freddie and Chris take the latest sports cars from Ferrari, Aston and Porsche on a Yorkshire road trip; on track, Chris tests out Volkswagen's fearsome ID-R electric race; YouTube sensation KSI is studio guest.
Top Gear
Paddy, Freddie and Chris find out if fire, police or ambulance is the fastest of the emergency services; Chris celebrates legendary rally driver Colin McRae; Paddy tests the new BMW M8; Tom Allen is the studio guest.
Twenty Twenty Six
It's Ian's first day as director of integrity, and his first challenge is to decide which cities should host the semi-finals; it's also Miami Day, which may or may not be a Thing.
Here We Go
Sue has a new boyfriend who owns a restaurant, so the Jessops pile in for a free meal.
Ghosts
Alison and Mike gear up to make a big investment; the Captain and Kitty work together to solve a mystery.
Two Doors Down
Beth has organized the perfect baby shower for mom-to-be Sophie; everyone is invited and Christine has even asked Pat from over the back, who she's assuming is going to be the baby's godmother.
Twenty Twelve
The team keeps the Games on budget; the Algerian Olympic team threatens to boycott.
W1A
Ian is still trying to find somewhere to sit after a month on the job.
Death in Paradise
DI Goodman is drawn into the world of politics when Saint-Marie's Commerce Minister is found dead.
Death in Paradise
Neville must solve a mystery from the past that unlocks the truth of who murdered the concert pianist and why.
The Graham Norton Show
Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Gloria Estefan and Benedict Cumberbatch join Graham on his sofa; there's music by Robbie Williams.
Death in Paradise
DI Goodman is drawn into the world of politics when Saint-Marie's Commerce Minister is found dead.
Death in Paradise
Neville must solve a mystery from the past that unlocks the truth of who murdered the concert pianist and why.
The Graham Norton Show
Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Gloria Estefan and Benedict Cumberbatch join Graham on his sofa; there's music by Robbie Williams.
Impossible
Separate the right from the wrong, then try to figure out what's downright impossible; follow a horde of keen players as they vie for glory and a chance to unlock 10,000 pounds trapped inside the giant exclamation mark on stage.
Impossible
Size up answers with the contestants, who are sure they know what's right, what's wrong and what's impossible; battle through three mind-bending rounds of competition and see if someone cracks the 10,000-pound question.
Impossible
Contestants compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly; they must avoid the impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated until the next day.
Ice Vikings
It's officially the third-highest snowfall in Manitoba in the last century; commercial fishers are plagued by deep drifts and hidden pockets of slush that can stop them in their tracks; Chris finds out the hard way that traveling alone is a bad idea.
Weather Files: Total Impact
Experiencing the 2017 Mexico City earthquake; uncovering the mystery of the Oklahoma frack quakes; how tremor-proof construction could cause the destructive events; how an earthquake revealed a history-changing room.
Griff's Canadian Adventure
British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the frozen wilds of Canada's north, in the province of Manitoba.
Ice Vikings
It's officially the third-highest snowfall in Manitoba in the last century; commercial fishers are plagued by deep drifts and hidden pockets of slush that can stop them in their tracks; Chris finds out the hard way that traveling alone is a bad idea.
History by the Numbers
The history of skyscrapers is the history of American cities, technological ingenuity, and a global boom in urbanization; from west to east, from five stories up to one kilometer high, there's nowhere to go but up.
Mysteries From Above
Come across a set of disturbingly familiar stone monoliths in Colombia, then explore a lost city in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; puzzle over an ancient ruin in Corinth, Greece, and explore an old structure on a Maltese island.
QI
Sandi Toksvig hosts the seasonal quizmas quiz, with Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas and Josh Widdicombe.
QI
Sandi Toksvig indulges in a bit of quaffing and scoffing with Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Prue Leith.
QI
Sandi Toksvig is joined by Alan Davies, Sindhu Vee, Aisling Bea, and Sally Phillips.
QI
Sandi Toksvig looks at quills with Alan Davies, Tom Allen, Jimmy Carr and Lou Sanders.
QI
Sandi looks at queens with Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sarah Millican and David Mitchell.
QI
Sandi Toksvig looks at quantity and quality with James Acaster, Bridget Christie, Alan Davies and Joe Lycett.
QI
Sandi Toksvig looks at quads and quins with Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar and David Mitchell.
QI
Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand and Jimmy Carr join Sandi and Alan for a festive special.
QI
Aisling Bea, Urzila Carlson, and Romesh Ranganathan compete in this upside-down episode.
QI
Sandi Toksvig is joined by Nabil Abdulrashid, Bill Bailey, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Alan Davies.
Sister Boniface Mysteries
The town buzzes with excitement for the Great Slaughter Giant Marrow Contest, but a gruesome discovery is made in Edie's allotment plot before the judging can commence.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators
Frank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teen who suffers from premonitions of murder.
The Graham Norton Show
Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Gloria Estefan and Benedict Cumberbatch join Graham on his sofa; there's music by Robbie Williams.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
BBC First TV Guide: Complete Schedule & Viewing Overview
BBC First is a subscription television channel dedicated to premium British drama, comedy, and entertainment programming. This tv guide provides an overview of how to navigate the network's broadcast schedule, understand program timing, and discover upcoming broadcasts. Viewers can check daily listings to stay updated on new series premieres, continuing episodes, and evening programming blocks.
About BBC First
Operated by BBC Studios, BBC First brings acclaimed British television productions to international markets. The channel primarily focuses on high-quality drama, crime thrillers, period pieces, and original comedy series. Depending on the distribution region, BBC First is available through local pay-TV providers, cable networks, satellite services, and digital streaming platforms.
Navigating the BBC First TV Guide
Using the channel's program schedule helps viewers plan their viewing experience across daily and weekly schedules. The guide organizes broadcasts chronologically, offering detailed information for each scheduled program:
- Broadcast Times: Displays precise start and end times in local time zones.
- Episode Details: Highlights season and episode numbers along with series subtitles.
- Genre Classifications: Categorizes broadcasts into drama, mystery, comedy, or documentary formats.
- Program Summaries: Offers concise plot descriptions for upcoming episodes.
Using TV Guide Listings for Tonight on BBC First
Evening programming forms the core of the channel's daily schedule. Checking tv guide listings for tonight allows viewers to locate prime-time broadcasts, including flagship drama series and featured miniseries. Prime-time schedules typically begin in the early evening and feature consecutive episodes or feature-length drama presentations.
Because broadcast times can vary by region, time zone, and platform provider, viewers should always verify local listings for exact evening airtimes.
Programming Categories
BBC First features a curated selection of television content organized into distinct genres:
- Crime & Mystery Drama: Detective series, procedural dramas, and psychological thrillers.
- Period & Historical Drama: Elaborate costume dramas, literary adaptations, and historical sagas.
- Contemporary Drama: Modern character-driven series and suspenseful narratives.
- British Comedy: Sitcoms, satirical shows, and dark comedy series.
How to Use the Schedule Effectively
- Select your current date or preferred viewing day.
- Review the morning, afternoon, or evening broadcast blocks.
- Verify your local time zone to ensure accurate program timing.
- Check episode numbers to follow ongoing story arcs in serial dramas.
- Note repeat broadcasts if you miss a primary prime-time showing.
Regional Variations & Time Zones
BBC First operates across several international regions, including parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. Schedule times, episode availability, and program lineups can differ depending on your location, local provider, and daylight saving adjustments. Always consult local television listings or provider guides for regional accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BBC First TV Guide?
It is a schedule resource that details the daily and weekly broadcast times, program titles, and episode information for shows airing on BBC First.
Where can I find tv guide listings for tonight on BBC First?
Tonight's listings are available in the daily evening schedule section of your local television guide, cable platform, or digital TV directory.
Do BBC First program schedules vary by country?
Yes. BBC First operates regional feeds across different territories, so broadcast times and program lineups vary by region and time zone.
What types of shows air on BBC First?
The channel specializes in British television content, primarily focusing on drama, mystery thrillers, period adaptations, and comedy series.