ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

BBC Four

BBC Four is a TV channel that shows lots of interesting programmes, like documentaries and dramas, on many different subjects. It's like having a big toy box full of educational and entertaining shows just for grown ups! You can watch it on your TV with an aerial, or you can watch it online using the internet.

BBC Four is different to some other TV channels because it doesn't usually show shows made for kids, like cartoons or children's programmes. Instead, it shows programmes that are more grown-up and serious, but that you might still find really interesting.

Some of the shows on BBC Four are about history, like shows that explain how people used to live a long time ago or how different countries were formed. Other shows are about science or nature, and might teach you about the animals that live in the sea or how plants grow. Some shows might even be about things you've never heard of before, like tiny bugs or ancient artefacts.

BBC Four tries to be special and different from other channels by showing more thoughtful programmes than what you might usually find on TV. So if you love learning and exploring new subjects, BBC Four might just be the perfect thing for you to watch!