BBC First Free TV Guide and Complete Schedule Listings
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QI
Sandi and her guests, Nish Kumar, Lou Sanders, Roisin Conaty and Alan Davies, tackle some questions about weaponry.
QI
Sandi asks Phil Wang, Sara Pascoe, Tom Allen and Alan Davies about all the wavy things we come across in daily life.
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
Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Gloria Estefan and Benedict Cumberbatch join Graham on his sofa; there's music by Robbie Williams.
QI
Sandi and her guests, Nish Kumar, Lou Sanders, Roisin Conaty and Alan Davies, tackle some questions about weaponry.
QI
Sandi asks Phil Wang, Sara Pascoe, Tom Allen and Alan Davies about all the wavy things we come across in daily life.
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
Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Gloria Estefan and Benedict Cumberbatch join Graham on his sofa; there's music by Robbie Williams.
QI
Sandi and Alan look at some 'U' animals with Rhod Gilbert, Lara Ricote and Ahir Shah.
QI
Tom Allen, Chris McCausland and Lou Sanders look at a range of unrelated 'U' topics.
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 the right, wrong, and totally impossible answers to the contestants; discovering if any of these bright competitors have what it takes to weed out the wrong info and take a crack at the 10,000-pound jackpot.
Mysteries From Above
The view from above reveals a derelict complex of pod-like structures with seemingly alien origins; a bewildering concrete construction in the mountains of Bosnia; a puzzling collection of out of place shapes discarded in the wilds of Greenland.
Merchants of the Wild
The adventurers are revitalized as they move further inland on the river and problems with their shelter are quickly overcome after another successful hunt; Joshua and Theresa grow closer.
Merchants of the Wild
With the seasons turning and food sources low, stress and loneliness push Jody to the edge, leaving the others wondering if they can continue with another loss.
History by the Numbers
Measure up the conqueror and ponder whether he was a villain or a hero to history; following his horde's path of atrocities, which paved the way for stability and tolerance, and examine the secrets of his lost tomb and legacy.
Mysteries From Above
The view from above reveals a derelict complex of pod-like structures with seemingly alien origins; a bewildering concrete construction in the mountains of Bosnia; a puzzling collection of out of place shapes discarded in the wilds of Greenland.
Merchants of the Wild
The adventurers are revitalized as they move further inland on the river and problems with their shelter are quickly overcome after another successful hunt; Joshua and Theresa grow closer.
Merchants of the Wild
With the seasons turning and food sources low, stress and loneliness push Jody to the edge, leaving the others wondering if they can continue with another loss.
History by the Numbers
Measure up the conqueror and ponder whether he was a villain or a hero to history; following his horde's path of atrocities, which paved the way for stability and tolerance, and examine the secrets of his lost tomb and legacy.
Mysteries From Above
The view from above reveals a derelict complex of pod-like structures with seemingly alien origins; a bewildering concrete construction in the mountains of Bosnia; a puzzling collection of out of place shapes discarded in the wilds of Greenland.
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.
QI
Justin Moorhouse, Emmanuel Sonubi and Holly Walsh join.
QI
Sandi Toksvig is joined by Maisie Adam, Daliso Chaponda, Jack Dee and Alan Davies for a look at some underthings.
Impossible
Get ready to say goodbye to this group of contestants, who are primed and ready for their last shot at taking home the 10,000 pounds; see who wins the day and all those shiny coins packed into the giant exclamation point.
QI
Sandi and her guests, Nish Kumar, Lou Sanders, Roisin Conaty and Alan Davies, tackle some questions about weaponry.
QI
Sandi asks Phil Wang, Sara Pascoe, Tom Allen and Alan Davies about all the wavy things we come across in daily life.
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
Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Gloria Estefan and Benedict Cumberbatch join Graham on his sofa; there's music by Robbie Williams.
Death in Paradise
Goodman and the team investigate the murder of a bird-watcher in the Saint-Marie jungle.
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.
Jeopardy (UK)
Matt from London and Emma from Milton Keynes take on the reigning Jeopardy! champion and attempt to claim the title for themselves.
Death in Paradise
Goodman and the team investigate the murder of a bird-watcher in the Saint-Marie jungle.
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.
Jeopardy (UK)
Matt from London and Emma from Milton Keynes take on the reigning Jeopardy! champion and attempt to claim the title for themselves.
QI
Justin Moorhouse, Emmanuel Sonubi and Holly Walsh join.
QI
Sandi Toksvig is joined by Maisie Adam, Daliso Chaponda, Jack Dee and Alan Davies for a look at some underthings.
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
Get ready to say goodbye to this group of contestants, who are primed and ready for their last shot at taking home the 10,000 pounds; see who wins the day and all those shiny coins packed into the giant exclamation point.
Mysteries From Above
Strange aquatic mammals populating a river in Columbia; a ship marooned in a sea of sand along Namibia's notorious Skeleton Coast; a Boeing 727 jetliner hidden in a pine forest; an unusual pattern is discovered in the Nevada desert.
Merchants of the Wild
The group finally feel the power of nature and the healing effects of their journey when they break onto the inner lakes; the return of beloved Elders comes with vital teachings and welcome gifts.
Merchants of the Wild
The group learns to harvest and prepare a lake dweller; Daybi reflects on how far he has come and how much more there is to be done, for himself and his people.
History by the Numbers
Six million African Americans leave the southern states in the Great Migration to seek freedom and opportunity in the north and west.
Mysteries From Above
Strange aquatic mammals populating a river in Columbia; a ship marooned in a sea of sand along Namibia's notorious Skeleton Coast; a Boeing 727 jetliner hidden in a pine forest; an unusual pattern is discovered in the Nevada desert.
Merchants of the Wild
The group finally feel the power of nature and the healing effects of their journey when they break onto the inner lakes; the return of beloved Elders comes with vital teachings and welcome gifts.
Merchants of the Wild
The group learns to harvest and prepare a lake dweller; Daybi reflects on how far he has come and how much more there is to be done, for himself and his people.
History by the Numbers
Six million African Americans leave the southern states in the Great Migration to seek freedom and opportunity in the north and west.
Mysteries From Above
Strange aquatic mammals populating a river in Columbia; a ship marooned in a sea of sand along Namibia's notorious Skeleton Coast; a Boeing 727 jetliner hidden in a pine forest; an unusual pattern is discovered in the Nevada desert.
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.
QI
Sandi Toksvig goes to university with Guz Khan, Joe Lycett, Morgana Robinson and Alan Davies.
QI
Sandi Toksvig takes a look at upbringing with Sally Phillips, Josh Pugh, Aaron Simmonds and Alan Davies.
Impossible
Fire up another heat of competition as the players try to tease out which of Rick's answers are not just wrong but actually impossible; hang tight through three tense rounds and see who is left standing to face the 10,000-pound exclamation point.
Death in Paradise
Goodman and the team investigate the murder of a bird-watcher in the Saint-Marie jungle.
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.
Jeopardy (UK)
Matt from London and Emma from Milton Keynes take on the reigning Jeopardy! champion and attempt to claim the title for themselves.
The Chase
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
BBC First is a international subscription television channel featuring premium British drama, comedy, and crime series. Using a free TV guide allows viewers to check daily broadcast times, plan upcoming viewing, and explore full program listings across different regional providers and time zones.
About BBC First
BBC First is owned and operated by BBC Studios, a commercial subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Launched to bring high-end British television content to global audiences, the channel primarily focuses on original drama series, mystery shows, and comedy productions. Depending on your country and TV provider, BBC First is distributed as a linear television channel and through select on-demand streaming services.
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- Prime-Time Broadcasts: Major drama premieres and flagship series usually air during evening hours.
- Encore Screenings: Popular episodes often repeat during weekend daytime slots or late-night hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BBC First TV guide?
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What programs air on BBC First tonight?
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