BBC First TV Guide & Broadcast Listings
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Father Brown
Past and present collide when Father Brown investigates the macabre world of dollhouse crime scenes.
Sister Boniface Mysteries
Sister Boniface and the gang are horrified to discover the hallmarks of a ritualistic human sacrifice in the woods, supposedly acted out by a coven of witches.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators
In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.
Father Brown
Past and present collide when Father Brown investigates the macabre world of dollhouse crime scenes.
Sister Boniface Mysteries
Sister Boniface and the gang are horrified to discover the hallmarks of a ritualistic human sacrifice in the woods, supposedly acted out by a coven of witches.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators
In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.
QI
Sandi Toksvig goes on the second part of a quest for knowledge with Susan Calman, Joe Lycett, Holly Walsh and Alan Davies.
QI
Sandi Toksvig looks at animals starting with the letter Q with Alan Davies, Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus and Cariad Lloyd.
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
Competitors put their minds to the test; three high-stakes rounds of competition, where choosing an impossible answer to one of Rick's questions is a one-way ticket to elimination.
Mysteries From Above
An enormous fiery vortex in Redding, Calif.; the island nation of Malta loses a natural treasure; a mysterious radioactive hotspot is discovered near Chernobyl; an unknown force lays waste to a mountain forest in Italian Alps.
Buried Evidence
Challenge long-held beliefs about Viking leadership, weaponry, and brutality; inspect a warriors tomb full of clues in Sweden, a sword of unparalleled quality in Norway, and a pile of headless skeletons in the UK that reveal unimaginable violence.
Griff's Canadian Adventure
Griff explores the prairies and vast plains of Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces; he discovers that they hide a diversity of riches, from ancient buffalo herds to dinosaur fossils and acres of cultivated farmland.
Mysteries From Above
An enormous fiery vortex in Redding, Calif.; the island nation of Malta loses a natural treasure; a mysterious radioactive hotspot is discovered near Chernobyl; an unknown force lays waste to a mountain forest in Italian Alps.
Buried Evidence
Challenge long-held beliefs about Viking leadership, weaponry, and brutality; inspect a warriors tomb full of clues in Sweden, a sword of unparalleled quality in Norway, and a pile of headless skeletons in the UK that reveal unimaginable violence.
Griff's Canadian Adventure
Griff explores the prairies and vast plains of Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces; he discovers that they hide a diversity of riches, from ancient buffalo herds to dinosaur fossils and acres of cultivated farmland.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
QI
Sandi Toksvig hosts as "QI" goes voyaging with Nabil Abdulrashid, Joe Lycett, Lou Sanders and Alan Davies.
QI
Sandi Toksvig gets vocal with Ed Byrne, Jimmy Carr, Judi Love 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 Graham Norton Show
Trading quips with Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri and Orville Peck.
QI
Sandi Toksvig hosts as "QI" goes voyaging with Nabil Abdulrashid, Joe Lycett, Lou Sanders and Alan Davies.
QI
Sandi Toksvig gets vocal with Ed Byrne, Jimmy Carr, Judi Love 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 Graham Norton Show
Trading quips with Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri and Orville Peck.
QI
Sandi Toksvig calls for a bit of quiet with Alan Davies, Jimmy Carr, Andrew Maxwell and Sara Pascoe.
QI
Sandi Toksvig hosts the seasonal quizmas quiz, with Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas and Josh Widdicombe.
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
Rick reveals a fresh slate of answers, some of which can't possibly be right; seeing who gets eliminated and whose smart selections win them a place in the final round.
Mysteries From Above
A long-forgotten network of Native American earthworks; a baffling battlefield mystery in Belgium; a mysterious blood-red lake on a remote Greek island; an eerie pink glow emulating from the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Ice Vikings
A giant crack in the ice continues to be an obstacle for all crews as they try to set nets in deeper water; Mike and Justin are caught flat-footed when the crack shifts and sends a violent ice quake to shake their location.
Weather Files: Total Impact
The stories behind the 2011 Joplin, Missouri, EF5 tornado, the deadliest on record.
Mysteries From Above
A long-forgotten network of Native American earthworks; a baffling battlefield mystery in Belgium; a mysterious blood-red lake on a remote Greek island; an eerie pink glow emulating from the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Ice Vikings
A giant crack in the ice continues to be an obstacle for all crews as they try to set nets in deeper water; Mike and Justin are caught flat-footed when the crack shifts and sends a violent ice quake to shake their location.
Weather Files: Total Impact
The stories behind the 2011 Joplin, Missouri, EF5 tornado, the deadliest on record.
The Great Canadian Baking Show
The remaining eight bakers face a series of sweet challenges during dessert week.
Griff's Canadian Adventure
Griff explores the prairies and vast plains of Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces; he discovers that they hide a diversity of riches, from ancient buffalo herds to dinosaur fossils and acres of cultivated farmland.
Death in Paradise
When a bride-to-be, Jenny, dies on her hen week, Humphrey and the team suspect murder; Humphrey has a hard decision to make in letting Camille go to Paris.
Return to Paradise
When Dolphin Cove local royalty Stuart Granger washes ashore with a knife in his back in the middle of a surf carnival, recently returned expat DI Mackenzie Clarke is thrust onto the case.
Return to Paradise
DI Mackenzie Clarke has two mysteries on her hands: how to solve the murder of a famous influencer in the middle of a fun run and how to stop local bathers taking shortcuts through her property.
Return to Paradise
Three hairdressers return from lunch to find boss Bianca Bailey has been killed; the method is strangulation, but the murder weapon remains a mystery, one that Mackenzie is determined to untangle.
Return to Paradise
An eco-activist was murdered while all the suspects were chained together during a protest.
Return to Paradise
A game of lawn bowls turns to chaos when a man is killed on the green.
Return to Paradise
When crabby Vince Ogden is found dead in his locked bedsit, it is presumed he ended his own life; but Mack can sense murder and is more than happy to throw herself into the case.
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.