Today 02:00 - 02:50
Magnus Magnusson's guide to the Egyptian king Tutankahmun's celebrated visit to a London museum in 1972. [S]
Today 02:00 - 02:50
Magnus Magnusson's guide to the Egyptian king Tutankahmun's celebrated visit to a London museum in 1972. [S]
Today 02:50 - 03:50
...Janina Ramirez. The true story behind the discovery of Tutankhamun's treasure. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
Today 03:50 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Today 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Today 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Today 19:00 - 19:45
...Built. 5/10. Tim Dunn explores Metroland, the area around the Metropolitan Railway, and in Great Malvern learns about the woman behind the decorative 1860s station. [S,AD] [HD]
Today 19:45 - 20:00
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. In Sussex, the most wooded area of the UK, Chris visits Leonardslee Garden and Sheffield Park Garden. [S]
Today 20:00 - 20:30
3/6. Fletch takes pity on a young runaway pickpocket named Penny and takes her home for a bath and a meal. She betrays his kindness and Fletch feels let down. [S]
Today 20:30 - 21:00
5/7. Jean and Lionel bump into Jean's sister-in-law and get asked to stay for the weekend. They decide to lie about how long they've known each other, but this catches up with them. [S]
Today 21:00 - 22:00
1/2. Two-part series profiling Princess Margaret. This account reveals how Princess Margaret combined the rebellious force of modernity and respect for tradition. [S,AD] [HD]
Today 22:00 - 23:30
...Quentin Prison Marathon - Storyville. Three men sentenced to life undertake running a marathon around a crowded prison yard. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes. [S] [HD]
Today 23:30 - 00:55
Three scientists go on an expedition to Greenland to find out how fast the ice is melting. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 00:55 - 01:10
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. In Sussex, the most wooded area of the UK, Chris visits Leonardslee Garden and Sheffield Park Garden. [S]
Tomorrow 01:10 - 02:05
3/3. A look at how attention turned from civilisation and kings to the search for the common man against a background of science and competing political ideologies. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 02:05 - 02:55
First transmitted in 2001, this programme chronicles the construction of the Empire State Building in New York, which was the world's tallest skyscraper when opened in 1931. [S]
Tomorrow 02:55 - 03:55
1/2. Two-part series profiling Princess Margaret. This account reveals how Princess Margaret combined the rebellious force of modernity and respect for tradition. [S,AD,SL]
Tomorrow 03:55 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Tomorrow 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Tomorrow 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:45
...Built. 6/10. Tim Dunn explores St Pancras station in London and its sister hotel, built to show off the might of the Midlands, and learns about Castle Howard station in North Yorkshire. [S,AD] [HD]
Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. He investigates a couple's extraordinary lawn designs and the wild beauty of the North Pennine hay meadows. [S]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
3/6. Michael Palin continues his trek. On his way to Everest base camp, he meets the King of Nepal, visits Annapurna Sanctuary, climbs a glacier and follows a Gurkha recruitment drive. [S]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
...Supergalaxies. 1/2. In this mind-bending film, Jim Al-Khalili explores the universe at its smallest, from tiny insects to living cells and viruses, before finally arriving at the atom. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:45
4/6. 'It wasn't like waking from a dream, marrying, but more like going into one. And I wasn't sure, not for days, what things we had dreamt and what we had actually done.'. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 22:45 - 23:30
5/6. 'Our best friends were out of Kinraddie now. But we had ourselves. And seeing your Ewan grow straight and strong, it made a strange dizziness go singing in my heart.'. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:15
6/6. 'Everything I had ever loved and desired went out to the madness beyond the hills on that ill road that flung its evil white ribbon down into the dusk.'. [S] [HD]
Thursday 00:15 - 00:50
A profile from 1972 of celebrated Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid on the occasion of his 80th birthday. In this film he talks about his uncompromising life and ideas. [S]
Thursday 00:50 - 01:50
...Supergalaxies. 1/2. In this mind-bending film, Jim Al-Khalili explores the universe at its smallest, from tiny insects to living cells and viruses, before finally arriving at the atom. [S] [HD]
Thursday 01:50 - 02:10
10/13. From the famous 1972 Tutankhamun Exhibition at the British Museum, Cyril Aldred explores the role of artists in ancient Egypt, noting that they were considered primarily as craftsmen. [S]
Thursday 02:10 - 02:30
11/13. Cyril Aldred explores how important the army had become in New Kingdom times - Tutankhamun's two immediate successors on the throne of Egypt were both generals. [S]
Thursday 02:30 - 02:50
12/13. Cyril Aldred explores the strange and exotic religion of the ancient Egyptians. [S]
Thursday 02:50 - 03:50
3/6. Michael Palin continues his trek. On his way to Everest base camp, he meets the King of Nepal, visits Annapurna Sanctuary, climbs a glacier and follows a Gurkha recruitment drive. [S,SL]
Thursday 03:50 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Thursday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Thursday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Thursday 19:00 - 19:45
...Built. 7/10. Tim Dunn rides up Yr Wyddfa's (Snowdon's) railway to visit the summit station and discovers how a glass structure envelopes Strasbourg's 19th-century station. [S,AD] [HD]
Thursday 19:45 - 20:00
Chris Beardshaw travels by helicopter to find Britain's most inspirational garden. She goes to South West Ireland, where exotic plants grow outside. [S]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
...the Waves. An attempt to prove whether there is any truth behind the legend of the Bermuda Triangle. [S,AD]
Thursday 21:00 - 21:50
Mark Cousins meets US director David Lynch. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. [S]
Thursday 21:50 - 23:45
A young student finds himself stuck in a dark underworld of crime and depravity. Contains strong language, some sexual content, sexual violence and some ... [1986] [S] [HD]
Thursday 23:45 - 01:45
An ambitious surgeon (Anthony Hopkins) encounters a disfigured sideshow freak (John Hurt). Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [1980] [S,AD] [HD]
Friday 01:45 - 02:35
Mark Cousins meets US director David Lynch. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. [S]
Friday 02:35 - 03:35
...the Waves. An attempt to prove whether there is any truth behind the legend of the Bermuda Triangle. [S,AD]
Friday 03:35 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Friday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Friday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Friday 19:00 - 19:35
Cathy Dennis presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 May 1997 and featuring D:Ream, Robbie Williams, 911, DJ Quicksilver, Shola Ama, Kenickie, Republica and Michael Jackson. [S]
Friday 19:35 - 20:05
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 May 1997 and featuring Katrina & The Waves, The Seahorses, Mansun, 911, Blackstreet and Gary Barlow. [S]
Friday 20:05 - 20:35
David 'Kid' Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 February 1978 and featuring The Tom Robinson Band, Kate Bush, Elkie Brooks, Darts, Sweet, Magazine and Abba. [S]
Friday 20:35 - 21:10
Simon Bates and Janice Long present the pop chart programme from 1985. Featuring Dead Or Alive, The Colour Field, Killing Joke, The Smiths, and Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson. [S]
Friday 21:10 - 22:40
Actor Shaun Williamson - aka Barry - invites you to enjoy some of EastEnders' finest musical moments, on a journey through the BBC archives that celebrates 40 years of Walford warblers. [S] [HD]
Friday 22:40 - 23:20
...Turner, Wendy Richard and Rory Bremner. Terry Wogan is joined by Elton John, Tina Turner, Wendy Richard and Rory Bremner. [S]
Friday 23:20 - 00:25
A collection of the some of the finest female voices and performances ever broadcast, showcasing those special superstars who are so much more than just singers. [S] [HD]
Saturday 00:25 - 01:00
Cathy Dennis presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 May 1997 and featuring D:Ream, Robbie Williams, 911, DJ Quicksilver, Shola Ama, Kenickie, Republica and Michael Jackson. [S]
Saturday 01:00 - 01:30
Jo Whiley presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 May 1997 and featuring Katrina & The Waves, The Seahorses, Mansun, 911, Blackstreet and Gary Barlow. [S]
Saturday 01:30 - 02:00
David 'Kid' Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 February 1978 and featuring The Tom Robinson Band, Kate Bush, Elkie Brooks, Darts, Sweet, Magazine and Abba. [S]
Saturday 02:00 - 02:30
Simon Bates and Janice Long present the pop chart programme from 1985. Featuring Dead Or Alive, The Colour Field, Killing Joke, The Smiths, and Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson. [S]
Saturday 02:30 - 04:00
Actor Shaun Williamson - aka Barry - invites you to enjoy some of EastEnders' finest musical moments, on a journey through the BBC archives that celebrates 40 years of Walford warblers. [S] [HD]
Saturday 04:00 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Saturday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Saturday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Saturday 19:00 - 19:20
...the Bann. A journey along the River Bann, Northern Ireland's longest river, from Loch Neagh to the sea, exploring its rich industrial heritage. [S]
Saturday 19:20 - 20:10
11/14. A pig delays James from his appointment at Darrowby Youth Club, where he is to make a speech, but he would rather face a savage pig than face his fear of public speaking. [S]
Saturday 20:10 - 21:00
12/14. Tristan proves he is a gentleman, but when James delivers a calf and is offered an incredible breakfast, it puts his love of good food severely to the test. [S]
Saturday 21:00 - 21:55
1/4. PC Kat Crichton confronts her past when assigned to a murder case on the Isle of Harris. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Saturday 21:55 - 22:45
2/4. Kat fights to gather evidence against Sir Douglas. But new revelations change everything. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Saturday 22:45 - 00:25
Two wildly mismatched travellers share a train journey in late 1990s Russia. Contains strong language. [2021] [S] [HD]
Sunday 00:25 - 00:55
3/6. Fletch takes pity on a young runaway pickpocket named Penny and takes her home for a bath and a meal. She betrays his kindness and Fletch feels let down. [S]
Sunday 00:55 - 01:25
5/7. Jean and Lionel bump into Jean's sister-in-law and get asked to stay for the weekend. They decide to lie about how long they've known each other, but this catches up with them. [S]
Sunday 01:25 - 02:20
11/14. A pig delays James from his appointment at Darrowby Youth Club, where he is to make a speech, but he would rather face a savage pig than face his fear of public speaking. [S]
Sunday 02:20 - 03:10
12/14. Tristan proves he is a gentleman, but when James delivers a calf and is offered an incredible breakfast, it puts his love of good food severely to the test. [S]
Sunday 03:10 - 03:30
...the Bann. A journey along the River Bann, Northern Ireland's longest river, from Loch Neagh to the sea, exploring its rich industrial heritage. [S]
Sunday 03:30 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Sunday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Sunday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Sunday 19:00 - 19:30
The classic two-hander between Den and Angie Watts, directed by Antonia Bird. Den's demands for a divorce lead to a dramatic revelation from Angie - but is she telling the truth? [S,AD]
Sunday 19:30 - 19:45
...EastEnders: Sharongate. Actor Ross Kemp recalls one of EastEnders' most explosive storylines. [S] [HD]
Sunday 19:45 - 20:15
Phil and Kathy's engagement party celebrations in the Queen Vic are cut short when Grant makes Sharon and Phil's affair public. First broadcast on 25th October 1994. [S,AD]
Sunday 20:15 - 20:30
...EastEnders: Pat and Frank's Affair. Pam St Clement remembers one of EastEnders' most iconic episodes. [S] [HD]
Sunday 20:30 - 21:30
Drama serial about life in an East London square. In a special one-hour slice of Walford life, there are fireworks of a different kind as Albert Square celebrates bonfire night. [S,AD]
Sunday 21:30 - 22:00
...Walker Remember... Yolande and Patrick. Actors Rudolph Walker and Angela Wynter, firm favourites with Eastenders fans, discuss their poignant two-hander episode from May 2024. [S] [HD]
Sunday 22:00 - 22:30
Elaine is the bearer of bad news, and Yolande and Patrick have a heart-to-heart. [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 22:30 - 23:10
In a programme first broadcast in 1987, John Pitman visits Albert Square and meets the cast of the BBC soap EastEnders. [S]
Sunday 23:10 - 00:05
Classic clips - including the unforgettable Den and Angie 'divorce papers' and Sharon-gate - and cast memories provide a retrospective of the soap as it celebrated its 15th birthday in 2000. [S]
Monday 00:05 - 00:30
In a programme from 2001 that goes behind the scenes of the popular BBC soap, Gaby Roslin looks at the suspects in the Phil Mitchell shooting. [S]
Monday 00:30 - 01:10
Terry Wogan chats with singer-songwriter Joan Baez, photographer Yousuf Karsh and EastEnders stars Michael Cashman, Letitia Dean, Gillian Taylforth and Susan Tully. [S]
Monday 01:10 - 01:45
The classic two-hander between Den and Angie Watts, directed by Antonia Bird. Den's demands for a divorce lead to a dramatic revelation from Angie - but is she telling the truth? [S,AD]
Monday 01:45 - 02:10
Phil and Kathy's engagement party celebrations in the Queen Vic are cut short when Grant makes Sharon and Phil's affair public. First broadcast on 25th October 1994. [S,AD]
Monday 02:10 - 03:10
Drama serial about life in an East London square. In a special one-hour slice of Walford life, there are fireworks of a different kind as Albert Square celebrates bonfire night. [S,AD]
Monday 03:10 - 03:40
Elaine is the bearer of bad news, and Yolande and Patrick have a heart-to-heart. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 03:40 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Monday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Monday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Monday 19:00 - 20:00
2/3. Using the BBC film archives, Vanessa Collingridge explores how our view of Cleopatra has changed over the years, and how she has become lost amid myth, cliche and propaganda. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
Documentary about English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie. Ancient Egypt was vandalised by tomb raiders until one Victorian maverick pioneered modern field archaeology. [S] [HD]
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 22:00 - 22:50
...Royal Gods of Egypt. The story of King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti's reign, and its mysterious end. [S,AD]
Monday 22:50 - 23:10
13/13. The final programme of the series looks at the life and times of Tutankhamun himself. [S]
Monday 23:10 - 23:30
Award-winning film-maker Norma Percy looks back on her acclaimed 1998 documentary series The Fifty Years War: Israel and the Arabs. [S] [HD]
Monday 23:30 - 00:20
...the Arabs. 1/6. The formation of the state of Israel and the wars of 1948 and 1956. Made in 1998. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]
Tuesday 00:20 - 01:10
...the Arabs. 2/6. Tracing the pattern of dramatic and covert events leading to the Six Day War of June 1967. Made in 1998. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]
Tuesday 01:10 - 02:10
Documentary about English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie. Ancient Egypt was vandalised by tomb raiders until one Victorian maverick pioneered modern field archaeology. [S] [HD]
Tuesday 02:10 - 03:00
...Royal Gods of Egypt - Timewatch. The story of King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti's reign, and its mysterious end. [S,AD]
Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00
2/3. Using the BBC film archives, Vanessa Collingridge explores how our view of Cleopatra has changed over the years, and how she has become lost amid myth, cliche and propaganda. [S,AD,SL]
Tuesday 04:00 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Tuesday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Tuesday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:45
...Built. 8/10. Tim Dunn visits the former HQ of London Underground, 55 Broadway, which was the capital's first skyscraper, and sees the timber-framed Barmouth Bridge in north Wales. [S,AD] [HD]
Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00
Chris Beardshaw visits Britain's most inspirational gardens. He meets an enthusiastic group of organic farmers in Kent and helps a family trying to grow their own produce. [S]
Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30
4/6. Fletch's probation officer gets him as a job as a night porter, but his return to work is not smooth sailing. [S]
Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00
6/7. Jean's personal life has become the focal point of conversation between Judy and Sandy. Lionel offers Jean a free cruise holiday, but her response is not what he'd imagined. [S]
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
2/2. Intimate series profiling Princess Margaret. The second film finds Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones at the start of their married life in the early 1960s. [S,AD] [HD]
Tuesday 22:00 - 23:15
...Ranchers - Storyville. A Storyville documentary that follows the lives of Argentina's gauchos (cowboys and cowgirls), as they try to preserve their traditions in a fast-changing world. [S] [HD]
Tuesday 23:15 - 00:05
...the Arabs. 3/6. The story of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation. Made in 1998. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]