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106: BBC FOUR HD

Sun Apr 12
Rebuilding Notre-Dame

Today 20:00 - 21:00

Five years after the fire, Lucy Worsley revisits the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris as the historic church enters the final stages of its restoration, ahead of its reopening. [S,AD] [HD]

Krapp's Last Tape

Today 21:00 - 21:55

Harold Pinter stars in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed study of mortality and memory. Contains some strong language. [S]

Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett

Today 21:55 - 22:55

Adrian Dunbar explores what made the man who made Waiting for Godot. [S] [HD]

Julian Lloyd Webber with the London Philharmonic Orchestra

Today 22:55 - 23:45

A performance of Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor played by Julian Lloyd Webber. [S]

Cynthia Erivo: Legendary Voices at the Proms

Today 23:45 - 01:15

Multi-award-winning star of stage and screen Cynthia Erivo takes the Proms by storm as she sings the great American songbook of the 1950s and 60s. [S] [HD]

Mon Apr 13
Travels with Pevsner

Tomorrow 01:15 - 02:05

5/6. Germaine Greer explores the architecture of Warwickshire with Nikolaus Pevsner's Buildings of England as her guide. Visits include Baddesley Clinton Hall and Warwick Castle. [S]

Rebuilding Notre Dame: The Final Chapter

Tomorrow 02:05 - 03:05

Five years after the fire, Lucy Worsley revisits Notre-Dame ahead of its reopening. [S,AD] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Tomorrow 03:05 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Tomorrow 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Tomorrow 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Seven Worlds, One Planet

Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00

7/7. Africa - home to the greatest wildlife gatherings on earth. But even in this land of plenty, wildlife faces huge challenges. [S,AD] [HD]

The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs

Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00

How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians. [S,AD] [HD]

Call My Bluff

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30

Robert Robinson hosts as Patrick Campbell, Joanna Lumley and Lord Kearton take on Frank Muir, Pauline Yates and Donald Churchill in the game of word definitions and deceptions. [S]

Face the Music

Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Annette Page, Richard Baker and Robin Ray. With guest musician Murray Perahia. [S]

The Sky at Night

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

The team explore Nasa's Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey towards the moon since 1972. They also look into robotic landers and new scientific clues from lunar samples. [S] [HD]

Pluto: Back from the Dead

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:30

How Pluto has gone from an unremarkable ball of ice to a world of unimaginable complexity. [S] [HD]

Art That Made Us

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:30

2/8. Literature, music and art find creative renewal in the aftermath of the Black Death. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]

Tue Apr 14
Seven Worlds, One Planet

Tuesday 00:30 - 01:30

7/7. Africa - home to the greatest wildlife gatherings on earth. But even in this land of plenty, wildlife faces huge challenges. [S,AD] [HD]

The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs

Tuesday 01:30 - 02:30

How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians. [S,AD] [HD]

Art That Made Us

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:30

2/8. Literature, music and art find creative renewal in the aftermath of the Black Death. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Tuesday 03:30 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Tuesday 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Tuesday 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

4/6. Fred Dibnah takes a look at mining, touring from Cornwall to Scotland to explore how tin, slate, lead and coal were all extracted from the ground. [S]

Canal Boat Diaries

Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00

4/5. The real side of boat life with Robbie Cumming. Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester? [S] [HD]

Keeping Up Appearances

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

3/10. Sitcom. Hyacinth arranges one of her candlelight suppers, planning to impress Emmet with her singing. However, events soon take a turn for the worse. [S]

Sorry!

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

1/6. When Timothy's parents go on a second honeymoon, he plans to hold a party - with the intention of seducing Veronica Straddles. [S]

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

7/7. Simon Schama examines the long, tangled relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, who was executed by royal command in 1587. [S,AD]

Speechless - Storyville

Tuesday 22:00 - 23:30

1/2. Film exploring the culture wars and freedom of speech conversations on US campuses. Contains very strong language. [S] [HD]

The Sky at Night

Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00

The team explore Nasa's Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey towards the moon since 1972. They also look into robotic landers and new scientific clues from lunar samples. [S] [HD]

Wed Apr 15
The Secret Life of Waves

Wednesday 00:00 - 01:00

David Malone's documentary delves into the secrets of ocean waves, revealing that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and more. [S]

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Wednesday 01:00 - 01:30

4/6. Fred Dibnah takes a look at mining, touring from Cornwall to Scotland to explore how tin, slate, lead and coal were all extracted from the ground. [S]

Canal Boat Diaries

Wednesday 01:30 - 02:00

4/5. The real side of boat life with Robbie Cumming. Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester? [S] [HD]

Face the Music

Wednesday 02:00 - 02:30

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Annette Page, Richard Baker and Robin Ray. With guest musician Murray Perahia. [S]

The Secret Life of Waves

Wednesday 02:30 - 03:30

David Malone's documentary delves into the secrets of ocean waves, revealing that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and more. [S,SL]

This is BBC Four

Wednesday 03:30 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Wednesday 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Wednesday 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

5/6. Fred Dibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway. [S]

Canal Boat Diaries

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

5/5. Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. There are engine issues and a leaky boat to fix before Robbie reaches Liverpool Docks. [S] [HD]

What Are UFOs?

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:50

After years in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies. [S,AD] [HD]

Talking Art: Cezanne

Wednesday 20:50 - 21:00

Celebrities talk about which of Cezanne's works they find most inspiring. [S]

Building Britain's Biggest Nuclear Power Station

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

2/2. As construction continues, specialists work to uncover unexploded World War II bombs. [S,AD] [HD]

This Life

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:40

9/11. Warren decides to stop living a lie, Milly and O'Donnell become closer. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. [S]

This Life

Wednesday 22:40 - 23:20

10/11. O'Donnell could prove to be Milly's knight in shining armour. Contains some strong language. [S]

Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story

Wednesday 23:20 - 00:20

3/3. Gabriel Weston investigates the forensic advances that have elevated the murder weapon from its role of mere evidence to that of key witness. [S,AD] [HD]

Thu Apr 16
Canal Boat Diaries

Thursday 00:20 - 00:50

5/5. Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. There are engine issues and a leaky boat to fix before Robbie reaches Liverpool Docks. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Thursday 00:50 - 01:20

5/6. Fred Dibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway. [S]

Building Britain's Biggest Nuclear Power Station

Thursday 01:20 - 02:20

2/2. As construction continues, specialists work to uncover unexploded World War II bombs. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story

Thursday 02:20 - 03:20

3/3. Gabriel Weston investigates the forensic advances that have elevated the murder weapon from its role of mere evidence to that of key witness. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Thursday 03:20 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Thursday 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Thursday 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

6/6. Fred Dibnah examines the skill of the shipbuilders and machine engineers who turned Britain into a great manufacturing nation. [S]

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village

Thursday 19:30 - 20:00

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores London, the ultimate 'city of villages', including a new breed of urban villages like Crouch End and Walthamstow. [S] [HD]

Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

How the great icons of British Gothic architecture were all created by one family. [S] [HD]

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Thursday 21:00 - 23:50

Two unlikely partners in a bounty-hunting scam join forces in a new venture. Contains some violence and some upsetting scenes. [1968] [S] [HD]

Clint Eastwood: The Man with No Name

Thursday 23:50 - 00:50

A profile of actor and director Clint Eastwood in which he talks to Iain Johnstone. Deals with adult themes. [S]

Fri Apr 17
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Friday 00:50 - 01:20

6/6. Fred Dibnah examines the skill of the shipbuilders and machine engineers who turned Britain into a great manufacturing nation. [S]

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village

Friday 01:20 - 01:50

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores London, the ultimate 'city of villages', including a new breed of urban villages like Crouch End and Walthamstow. [S] [HD]

Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain

Friday 01:50 - 02:50

How the great icons of British Gothic architecture were all created by one family. [S,SL]

This is BBC Four

Friday 02:50 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Friday 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Friday 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

TOTP: 1999

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 September 1999 and featuring Martine McCutcheon, Shania Twain, A1, The Offspring, DJ Jean and Lou Bega. [S]

TOTP: 1999

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

Emma Ledden presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 September 1999 and featuring Supergrass, Thunderbugs, The All Seeing I feat Phil Oakey, Suede and Vengaboys. [S]

TOTP: 1983

Friday 20:00 - 20:35

Richard Skinner and Janice Long present the pop chart programme. Featuring Culture Club, The Human League, FR David, Heaven 17, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet and David Bowie. [S]

TOTP: 1994

Friday 20:35 - 21:05

Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 April 1994 and featuring Crash Test Dummies, Bitty McLean, C. J. Lewis, The Pretenders, Crystal Waters, Deacon Blue and Prince. [S]

Prince and His Songs at the BBC

Friday 21:05 - 22:05

A collection of hits from one of pop music's greatest geniuses - Prince, aka 'The Artist Formerly Known as Prince', aka 'the Unpronounceable Symbol', and more. [S] [HD]

Prince and The Revolution: Live

Friday 22:05 - 23:25

The Syracuse Carrier Dome show from Prince's 1985 Purple Rain tour. This Grammy-nominated concert film has been entirely remixed, remastered and visually enhanced. [S] [HD]

Prince: A Purple Reign

Friday 23:25 - 00:25

2/4. Documentary exploring how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionised the perception of black music in the 1980s by embarking on an amazing journey of musical self-discovery. [S]

Sat Apr 18
Word Up! Black American Pop at the BBC

Saturday 00:25 - 01:25

Performances by African-American artists of the 1980s from the BBC archives, featuring Cameo, Shalamar, Salt-n-Pepa, Chaka Khan, Kid Creole, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross. [S]

TOTP: 1999

Saturday 01:25 - 01:55

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 September 1999 and featuring Martine McCutcheon, Shania Twain, A1, The Offspring, DJ Jean and Lou Bega. [S]

TOTP: 1999

Saturday 01:55 - 02:25

Emma Ledden presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 September 1999 and featuring Supergrass, Thunderbugs, The All Seeing I feat Phil Oakey, Suede and Vengaboys. [S]

TOTP: 1983

Saturday 02:25 - 03:00

Richard Skinner and Janice Long present the pop chart programme. Featuring Culture Club, The Human League, FR David, Heaven 17, Thompson Twins, Spandau Ballet and David Bowie. [S]

TOTP: 1994

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

Mark Goodier presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 April 1994 and featuring Crash Test Dummies, Bitty McLean, C. J. Lewis, The Pretenders, Crystal Waters, Deacon Blue and Prince. [S]

This is BBC Four

Saturday 03:30 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Saturday 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Saturday 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Snooker: World Championship

Saturday 19:00 - 22:00

Coverage of day 1 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. [S] [HD]

The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years

Saturday 22:00 - 23:00

Steve Davis visits the Crucible Theatre to celebrate the World Snooker Championship. [S,AD] [HD]

On Cue with Steve Davis: 1985 World Championship Final

Saturday 23:00 - 23:35

Steve Davis looks back on the memorable 1985 World Snooker Championship final between himself and Dennis Taylor. [S]

The Promised Land

Saturday 23:35 - 01:35

Retired captain Ludvig Kahlen fights to settle on a remote heathland. Contains very strong language, some sexual content, prolonged violence a... [2023] [S] [HD]

Sun Apr 19
Keeping Up Appearances

Sunday 01:35 - 02:05

3/10. Sitcom. Hyacinth arranges one of her candlelight suppers, planning to impress Emmet with her singing. However, events soon take a turn for the worse. [S]

Sorry!

Sunday 02:05 - 02:40

1/6. When Timothy's parents go on a second honeymoon, he plans to hold a party - with the intention of seducing Veronica Straddles. [S]

The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years

Sunday 02:40 - 03:40

Steve Davis visits the Crucible Theatre to celebrate the World Snooker Championship. [S,AD] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Sunday 03:40 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Sunday 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Sunday 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Snooker: World Championship

Sunday 19:00 - 22:00

Coverage of day 2 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. [S] [HD]

Northern Soul at the Proms

Sunday 22:00 - 23:30

The roof of the Royal Albert Hall nearly comes off in this special Prom dedicated to northern soul, curated by Wigan's Stuart Maconie and Manchester's Joe Duddell. [S] [HD]

The Riviera: A History in Pictures

Sunday 23:30 - 00:30

1/2. Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who have lived, loved and painted on France's Cote d'Azur, including Cezanne, Monet, Renoir and Matisse. [S] [HD]

Mon Apr 20
Discovering the Music of Antiquity

Monday 00:30 - 01:30

The discovery of an ancient music score in the Louvre sets researchers on a mission to recreate the music as it was originally heard by the Greeks 2,400 years ago. [S] [HD]