Today 01:55 - 03:25
The thrilling ballet score takes centre stage in a dazzling concert from the BBC Symphony Orchestra at London's Barbican Hall. Presented by Georgia Mann. [S] [HD]
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106: BBC FOUR HD
Mon Apr 06
Today 03:25 - 03:55
Actress Joanna Lumley stands in for Terry with guests Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan. [S]
Today 03:55 - 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 - 20:00
6/7. North America - a land of change where pioneering animals make the most of surprising opportunities. [S,AD] [HD]
Today 20:00 - 21:00
3/3. Alastair Sooke concludes the story of Egyptian art by looking at how, despite political decline, the final era of Egypt's empire saw its art enjoy revival and rebirth. [S] [HD]
Today 21:00 - 21:30
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Gayle Hunnicutt and Russell Davies take on Patrick Campbell, Prunella Scales and Paul Eddington in the game of word definitions and deceptions. [S]
Today 21:30 - 22:00
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Joyce Grenfell, Bernard Levin and Robin Ray. With guest musician Dame Eva Turner. [S]
Today 22:00 - 23:00
Acclaimed Scottish artist Caroline Walker paints the invisible labour that shapes women's lives, from housework to caregiving to creative production. [S,AD] [HD]
Today 23:00 - 00:00
1/8. Contemporary artists encounter artworks from a period once known as the 'dark' ages. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
Tue Apr 07
Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00
Documentary following the work of scientists at archaeological marvel the Chauvet cave. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Joyce Grenfell, Bernard Levin and Robin Ray. With guest musician Dame Eva Turner. [S]
Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:30
Acclaimed Scottish artist Caroline Walker paints the invisible labour that shapes women's lives, from housework to caregiving to creative production. [S,AD] [HD]
Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:30
3/3. Alastair Sooke concludes the story of Egyptian art by looking at how, despite political decline, the final era of Egypt's empire saw its art enjoy revival and rebirth. [S,SL]
Tomorrow 03:30 - 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 - 19:30
1/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power. [S]
Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00
1/5. Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Derbyshire. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30
2/10. After listening to Emmet's piano playing from her garden, Hyacinth receives a phone call from Mrs Fortescue asking for a lift into town. [S]
Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00
6/6. Sitcom about a middle-aged bachelor living with his parents. Timothy's sister Muriel comes to stay and tries to persuade him to go home with her. [S]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
6/7. Simon Schama tells the story of the Reformation, from Henry VIII's love for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary's unsuccessful attempt to return England to Catholicism. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:25
A Storyville documentary that follows André, who, despite receiving a terminal diagnosis, is determined to die with humour, curiosity and defiance. Contains strong language. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 23:25 - 00:25
Film following a team of scientists in their dramatic quest to recover DNA that is millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age. [2024] [S] [HD]
Wed Apr 08
Wednesday 00:25 - 01:25
6/7. North America - a land of change where pioneering animals make the most of surprising opportunities. [S,AD] [HD]
Wednesday 01:25 - 01:50
1/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power. [S]
Wednesday 01:50 - 02:20
1/5. Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Derbyshire. [S] [HD]
Wednesday 02:20 - 03:20
1/8. Contemporary artists encounter artworks from a period once known as the 'dark' ages. Contains some strong language. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
Wednesday 03:20 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Wednesday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Wednesday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
2/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry. [S]
Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00
2/5. Life on England's waterways with Robbie Cumming. A low canal tunnel in Staffordshire proves a problem, and Robbie helps out a stranded boater. [S] [HD]
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00
Documentary following an international team of archaeologists and researchers as they explore the extraordinary groups of megastructures that stretch across the Arabian desert. [S] [HD]
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
1/2. Following the challenges involved in building the nuclear power station Hinkley Point C. [S,AD] [HD]
Wednesday 22:00 - 22:40
7/11. Anna has a one-night stand, but discovers that there's no such thing as casual sex. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. [S]
Wednesday 22:40 - 23:20
8/11. Milly is losing patience with Egg's novel-writing career. Meanwhile, Anna stirs up trouble at chambers when she tries to liven up the boss's party. Contains some strong language. [S]
Wednesday 23:20 - 00:20
2/3. A look at cases that were solved by examining the smallest traces of forensic evidence. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]
Thu Apr 09
Thursday 00:20 - 00:50
2/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry. [S]
Thursday 00:50 - 01:20
2/5. Life on England's waterways with Robbie Cumming. A low canal tunnel in Staffordshire proves a problem, and Robbie helps out a stranded boater. [S] [HD]
Thursday 01:20 - 02:20
Documentary following an international team of archaeologists and researchers as they explore the extraordinary groups of megastructures that stretch across the Arabian desert. [S] [HD]
Thursday 02:20 - 03:20
2/3. A look at cases that were solved by examining the smallest traces of forensic evidence. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD,SL]
Thursday 03:20 - 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 - 19:30
3/6. Fred traces the development of the production of iron and steel, beginning his journey at Ironbridge. Travelling throughout Britain, he concludes his journey in Sheffield, the home of steel. [S]
Thursday 19:30 - 20:00
3/5. The reality of life afloat with Robbie Cumming. A fallen tree and a leaking lock pound hamper Robbie's journey across the Pennines. [S] [HD]
Thursday 20:00 - 22:05
Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode) recalls his involvement with the aristocratic Flyte family. Deals with adult themes. [2008] [S,AD] [HD]
Thursday 22:05 - 22:30
A rare glimpse into the life and temperament of one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century - Evelyn Waugh interviewed by John Freeman in 1960. [S]
Thursday 22:30 - 22:50
Helen Mirren looks back on her role in Robert Altman's acclaimed and multi-award-winning 2001 film Gosford Park, written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. [S] [HD]
Thursday 22:50 - 01:00
A shooting party at a country mansion in the 1930s turns into a murder mystery. Contains some strong language. [2001] [S,AD] [HD]
Fri Apr 10
Friday 01:00 - 02:05
Film following a team of scientists in their dramatic quest to recover DNA that is millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age. [2024] [S] [HD]
Friday 02:05 - 02:35
3/6. Fred traces the development of the production of iron and steel, beginning his journey at Ironbridge. Travelling throughout Britain, he concludes his journey in Sheffield, the home of steel. [S]
Friday 02:35 - 03:35
1/2. Following the challenges involved in building the nuclear power station Hinkley Point C. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
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 - 19:45
Gail Porter presents a rundown of hits from the top 20, including Texas's 'Summer Son', Supergrass's 'Moving' and Alice Deejay's 'Better Off Alone'. [S]
Friday 19:45 - 20:15
The biggest stars, iconic performances and outrageous outfits in Britain's best pop show. [S]
Friday 20:15 - 20:45
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1986. Featuring Big Audio Dynamite, George Michael, a-ha, The Real Thing and Falco. [S]
Friday 20:45 - 21:15
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1991 and featuring The Wonder Stuff, Mike + The Mechanics and Dannii Minogue. [S]
Friday 21:15 - 22:00
A collection of Shania Twain's biggest moments from the BBC archives, including Still the One, That Don't Impress Me Much and Man! I Feel Like a Woman! [S] [HD]
Friday 22:00 - 22:45
Shania Twain discusses her life and career with Dermot O'Leary. [S] [HD]
Friday 22:45 - 00:05
Jo Whiley is live from Worthy Farm to introduce the 2024 Glastonbury Festival legend, queen of country pop Shania Twain. Contains scenes of flashing images. [S] [HD]
Sat Apr 11
Saturday 00:05 - 00:50
Gail Porter presents a rundown of hits from the top 20, including Texas's 'Summer Son', Supergrass's 'Moving' and Alice Deejay's 'Better Off Alone'. [S]
Saturday 00:50 - 01:20
The biggest stars, iconic performances and outrageous outfits in Britain's best pop show. [S]
Saturday 01:20 - 01:50
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1986. Featuring Big Audio Dynamite, George Michael, a-ha, The Real Thing and Falco. [S]
Saturday 01:50 - 02:20
Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1991 and featuring The Wonder Stuff, Mike + The Mechanics and Dannii Minogue. [S]
Saturday 02:20 - 03:05
A collection of Shania Twain's biggest moments from the BBC archives, including Still the One, That Don't Impress Me Much and Man! I Feel Like a Woman! [S] [HD]
Saturday 03:05 - 03:50
Shania Twain discusses her life and career with Dermot O'Leary. [S] [HD]
Saturday 03:50 - 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 - 20:00
2/4. Documentary showing Britain's changing look over the course of a year. Spring arrives, and with it comes the start of an epic race for life where timing is everything. [S,AD] [HD]
Saturday 20:00 - 20:45
Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme from the City Varieties Theatre. Guests include Georgia Brown, Barry Cryer, Katinka Seiner, John Inman and Barry Howard. [S]
Saturday 20:45 - 21:35
3/9. Drama series, based on characters from the novel by David Cook, about a 60-year-old private detective. Hetty faces danger when she tries to track down a gang. [S]
Saturday 21:35 - 22:25
5/6. CAB intensify their probe and raid haulage company KYV. The operation deepens suspicions about KYV's role. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
Saturday 22:25 - 23:15
6/6. Personal stakes rise for Claire, while Niamh faces devastating consequences as the case reaches its climax. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Saturday 23:15 - 00:20
Michael Parkinson in conversation with Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian Lloyd Webber and more. [S]
Sun Apr 12
Sunday 00:20 - 00:50
2/10. After listening to Emmet's piano playing from her garden, Hyacinth receives a phone call from Mrs Fortescue asking for a lift into town. [S]
Sunday 00:50 - 01:15
6/6. Sitcom about a middle-aged bachelor living with his parents. Timothy's sister Muriel comes to stay and tries to persuade him to go home with her. [S]
Sunday 01:15 - 02:15
2/4. Documentary showing Britain's changing look over the course of a year. Spring arrives, and with it comes the start of an epic race for life where timing is everything. [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 02:15 - 03:05
3/9. Drama series, based on characters from the novel by David Cook, about a 60-year-old private detective. Hetty faces danger when she tries to track down a gang. [S]
Sunday 03:05 - 03:50
Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme from the City Varieties Theatre. Guests include Georgia Brown, Barry Cryer, Katinka Seiner, John Inman and Barry Howard. [S]
Sunday 03:50 - 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 - 19:50
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]
Sunday 19:50 - 20:00
Edwin Mullins presents a closer look at Thomas Gainsborough's painting Mr and Mrs Andrews. [S]
Sunday 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]
Sunday 21:00 - 21:55
Harold Pinter stars in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed play about a man who spends his 69th birthday listening to recordings of his past, pondering the decisions he once made. [S]
Sunday 21:55 - 22:55
Adrian Dunbar explores what made the man who made Waiting for Godot. [S] [HD]
Sunday 22:55 - 23:45
A performance of Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor played by Julian Lloyd Webber. [S]
Sunday 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
Monday 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]
Monday 02:05 - 03:05
Five years after the fire, Lucy Worsley revisits Notre-Dame ahead of its reopening. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 03:05 - 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
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]
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 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]
Monday 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]
Monday 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]
Monday 22:30 - 23:30
How Pluto has gone from an unremarkable ball of ice to a world of unimaginable complexity. [S] [HD]
Monday 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
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]