Today 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
106: BBC FOUR HD
Mon Nov 02
Today 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Today 19:00 - 20:00
1/3. Three-part series examining the harsh elements and rich rewards of the Alaskan wilderness. A mother sea otter nurses her baby through the chilly days of early spring. [S,AD] [HD]
Today 20:00 - 21:00
1/4. Lachlan Goudie traces the development of Scottish art. The first episode goes from the sites of the Neolithic era to the period of destruction initiated by the Reformation. [S] [HD]
Today 21:00 - 21:30
Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from Surrey University. The specialist subjects are the novels of Anthony Powell, the Byzantine Empire, Giuseppe Verdi and Gladstone. [S]
Today 21:30 - 22:00
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Gabrielle Drake and David Hunt take on Patrick Campbell, Pauline Collins and Arthur Marshall in the game of word definitions and deceptions. [S]
Today 22:00 - 22:55
Documentary exploring the life and work of the late writer and art critic John Berger. Deals with adult themes. [S] [HD]
Today 22:55 - 23:55
1/3. Dan Cruickshank visits Britain's finest country houses, museums and factories as he uncovers the 18th- and 19th-century fascination with silver. [S] [HD]
Today 23:55 - 00:55
1/3. Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover the art and design of Amsterdam - a city that pioneered much of modern life, from multinational trade to how we design our homes. [S,AD] [HD]
Tue Nov 03
Tomorrow 00:55 - 01:55
1/4. Lachlan Goudie traces the development of Scottish art. The first episode goes from the sites of the Neolithic era to the period of destruction initiated by the Reformation. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 01:55 - 02:55
1/3. Three-part series examining the harsh elements and rich rewards of the Alaskan wilderness. A mother sea otter nurses her baby through the chilly days of early spring. [S,AD,SL]
Tomorrow 02:55 - 03:55
1/3. Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover the art and design of Amsterdam - a city that pioneered much of modern life, from multinational trade to how we design our homes. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
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 - 19:30
4/6. Professor Ben Garrod explores how skin has evolved remarkable ways to enable animals to communicate with each other, from vibrant displays of colour to skin pouches to amplify sound. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00
1/2. Derek Brockway walks in Dylan Thomas's footsteps around Swansea before heading to the Llansteffan Peninsula and the Three Rivers estuary. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:30
2/7. British Rail decides to close down the local station, and Audrey goes into battle. [S]
Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00
6/10. Sitcom. Richard is worried that Hyacinth's attendance at an exclusive auction is going to cost him a lot of money. However, he ends up with a very different problem. [S]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
3/3. Professor Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Normans on southern Europe and the Middle East, as they spread south in the 11th century. [S,AD] [HD]
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:40
Documentary following two Syrian film-makers as they navigate the UK asylum system. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 22:40 - 23:20
Following the imprisonment of a Russian politician, his wife campaigns to bring him home. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 23:20 - 00:20
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]
Wed Nov 04
Wednesday 00:20 - 00:50
4/6. Professor Ben Garrod explores how skin has evolved remarkable ways to enable animals to communicate with each other, from vibrant displays of colour to skin pouches to amplify sound. [S] [HD]
Wednesday 00:50 - 01:20
1/2. Derek Brockway walks in Dylan Thomas's footsteps around Swansea before heading to the Llansteffan Peninsula and the Three Rivers estuary. [S] [HD]
Wednesday 01:20 - 02:20
3/3. Professor Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Normans on southern Europe and the Middle East, as they spread south in the 11th century. [S,AD,SL]
Wednesday 02:20 - 03:20
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,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
5/6. What is the most toxic animal on earth? Why is a rhino armour plated? Professor Ben Garrod discovers the complex ways in which skin helps defend animals against threats of all kinds. [S] [HD]
Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00
2/2. Derek Brockway learns how New Quay on Cardigan Bay inspired some of Thomas's greatest work, before touring Laugharne with Dylan Thomas's granddaughter. [S] [HD]
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]
Wednesday 20:50 - 21:00
Architect Sir Norman Foster looks at the jumbo jet, a unique 'building' that flies. First broadcast in 1991. [S]
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:30
An attempt to restage the first official broadcast on British television 80 years later. [S,AD] [HD]
Wednesday 22:30 - 23:45
Dramatisation of the events of 1936, as the BBC prepares for the world's first high-definition TV service. However, behind the scenes at Alexandra Palace complications arise. [S] [HD]
Wednesday 23:45 - 00:05
A short film from 1936 that gives viewers an insight into how television came to Alexandra Palace. [S]
Thu Nov 05
Thursday 00:05 - 01:20
Profile of John Logie Baird, the man who invented television, presented by his son Malcolm. Contains scenes of flashing images. [S,AD]
Thursday 01:20 - 02:50
Leslie Mitchell traces the origins of television, from the beginning of the 20th century to the first outside broadcast - the coronation of George VI in 1937. Contains scenes of flashing images. [S]
Thursday 02:50 - 03:20
5/6. What is the most toxic animal on earth? Why is a rhino armour plated? Professor Ben Garrod discovers the complex ways in which skin helps defend animals against threats of all kinds. [S] [HD]
Thursday 03:20 - 03:50
2/2. Derek Brockway learns how New Quay on Cardigan Bay inspired some of Thomas's greatest work, before touring Laugharne with Dylan Thomas's granddaughter. [S] [HD]
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 - 19:30
6/6. Professor Ben Garrod explores how some snakes can see using heat, how crocodiles feel through their jaws, and how some animals use electricity to navigate their world. [S] [HD]
Thursday 19:30 - 20:00
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the Red River in Cornwall. Despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining, it is also home to some rare, beautiful and resilient wildlife. [S] [HD]
Thursday 20:00 - 22:10
As Britain lives in fear of invasion, squadrons of fighter pilots fend off attacks by air. [1969] [S,AD]
Thursday 22:10 - 23:45
A repressed and bullied teenager discovers that she has special powers. Horror. Contains some strong language, some violence and some upsetting scenes. [1976] [S,AD] [HD]
Thursday 23:45 - 00:45
Master of horror writing Stephen King talks to Mark Lawson about his book Lisey's Story and discusses the inspiration for his novels and how he battled with his own demons. [S]
Fri Nov 06
Friday 00:45 - 01:15
6/6. Professor Ben Garrod explores how some snakes can see using heat, how crocodiles feel through their jaws, and how some animals use electricity to navigate their world. [S] [HD]
Friday 01:15 - 01:45
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the Red River in Cornwall. Despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining, it is also home to some rare, beautiful and resilient wildlife. [S] [HD]
Friday 01:45 - 02:35
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]
Friday 02:35 - 03:35
Master of horror writing Stephen King talks to Mark Lawson about his book Lisey's Story and discusses the inspiration for his novels and how he battled with his own demons. [S]
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 - 19:30
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 July 2000 and featuring The Corrs, Steps, Aaliyah, Darude, *NSYNC, Moloko and Ronan Keating. [S]
Friday 19:30 - 20:00
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Ronan Keating, Savage Garden, Placebo, Shanks & Bigfoot, Destiny's Child, Louise, Robbie Williams and Five & Queen. [S]
Friday 20:00 - 20:35
David Jensen and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 November 1983. Features Musical Youth, Adam Ant, Eurythmics, Limahl, The Cure and Billy Joel. [S]
Friday 20:35 - 21:15
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme. Featured artists include Limahl, Alison Moyet, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Eugene Wilde and Chaka Khan. [S]
Friday 21:15 - 21:55
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 August 1976 and featuring Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Robin Sarstedt, Acker Bilk and Elton John & Kiki Dee. [S]
Friday 21:55 - 22:45
In a concert from 1979, Lena Martell performs in the big top at Callendar Park, Falkirk. She is accompanied by The Tony Mansell Singers and Brian Fahey and the Scottish Radio Orchestra. [S]
Friday 22:45 - 23:55
Portrait of Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen, recorded in 1988. Featuring interviews, archive film and live performances from his world tour. [S]
Friday 23:55 - 00:55
1/4. Compilation of performances from 1970s singer-songwriters, including Don McLean, Tim Buckley, John Martyn, Sandy Denny, Stealers Wheel and Gerry Rafferty and Joni Mitchell. [S]
Sat Nov 07
Saturday 00:55 - 01:55
2/4. Compilation of performances from 1970s singer-songwriters, including Tom Paxton, Harry Nilsson, Gordon Lightfoot, Stealers Wheel, John Denver, Ronnie Lane and Billy Joel. [S]
Saturday 01:55 - 02:30
David Jensen and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 November 1983. Features Musical Youth, Adam Ant, Eurythmics, Limahl, The Cure and Billy Joel. [S]
Saturday 02:30 - 03:10
Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme. Featured artists include Limahl, Alison Moyet, Billy Ocean, Gary Numan, Eugene Wilde and Chaka Khan. [S]
Saturday 03:10 - 03:50
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 August 1976 and featuring Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Robin Sarstedt, Acker Bilk and Elton John & Kiki Dee. [S]
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 - 19:05
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade. [S] [HD]
Saturday 19:05 - 19:25
The life and culture of the skilled craftsmen and farmers of the Kingdom of Mourne in Northern Ireland is explored. [S]
Saturday 19:25 - 20:15
4/10. Michael Palin visits Hanoi, takes a sampan on the Perfume River, witnesses psychic surgery, travels to the Cu Chi tunnels but fails to see the Banaue rice terraces. [S]
Saturday 20:15 - 21:10
3/3. Miss Marple is convinced that the death of schoolgirl Pamela Reeve holds the key to the mystery of the double murder. [S] [HD]
Saturday 21:10 - 22:55
Francois Truffaut's classic thriller. A woman seeks revenge following the death of her groom on their wedding day. [1968] [S] [HD]
Saturday 22:55 - 23:45
Mark Cousins talks to French actress Jeanne Moreau in Paris about her career as they look at clips from her films. Contains some strong language. [S]
Saturday 23:45 - 00:40
French director Francois Truffaut looks back candidly at his life and career. [S]
Sun Nov 08
Sunday 00:40 - 01:10
Roger has been haunted by a recurring dream. What is lurking in the room in the tower? [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 01:10 - 01:40
Edith Nesbit recounts the chilling tale of newlywed Victorians Jack and Laura and the legend of two marble tomb effigies who are said to rise each year and walk. [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 01:40 - 02:10
Can experiments bring the breath of life to the horrifying bag of bones, Lot No 249? Contains horror. [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 02:10 - 03:05
3/3. Miss Marple is convinced that the death of schoolgirl Pamela Reeve holds the key to the mystery of the double murder. [S] [HD]
Sunday 03:05 - 03:35
2/7. British Rail decides to close down the local station, and Audrey goes into battle. [S]
Sunday 03:35 - 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 - 20:00
1/3. A look at Pembrokeshire's wild and rugged coast, where life is defined by the rhythm of the seasons and the power of the sea. [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 20:00 - 20:30
Secret Knowledge. Lucy Worsley tells the story of Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire. [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 20:30 - 21:30
Moving stories of loss and remembrance, told by the loved ones of those killed in action. [S,AD]
Sunday 21:30 - 22:20
Stars of theatre, television and film, including Jeremy Brett, Richard Briers, Ian McKellen and Christopher Walken, describe the challenge of playing Shakespeare's Hamlet. [S]
Sunday 22:20 - 22:30
Steven Berkoff remembers the 1964 BBC production Hamlet at Elsinore. [S] [HD]
Sunday 22:30 - 01:25
1964 production of Shakespeare's famous play. Filmed in Elsinore, Denmark. [S]
Mon Nov 09
Monday 01:25 - 01:55
The inquisitive Mr Wraxhall discovers that a long-dead Swedish nobleman does not lie easy in his tomb. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 01:55 - 02:25
In 1923, Edward Williams receives an engraving, but the picture is not what it seems. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 02:25 - 02:55
1684. John Martin is on trial for his life, but this is not a cut-and-dried murder case. Contains some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 02:55 - 03:25
A Christmas ghost story about a long-running radio horror series. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 03:25 - 03:55
Secret Knowledge. Lucy Worsley tells the story of Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 03:55 - 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. Three-part series examining the harsh elements and rich rewards of the Alaskan wilderness. Summer is a narrow window of plenty when the land is bathed in 24-hour sunlight. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
2/4. Lachlan Goudie traces the development of Scottish art. This episode examines the 18th century, a period that heralded the greatest blossoming of Scottish artistry in its history. [S] [HD]
Monday 21:00 - 21:30
Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from Surrey University. The specialist subjects are venomous reptiles, the Liberal Party since 1877, France in the 17th century and Tolkien's fiction. [S]
Monday 21:30 - 22:00
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Jane Lapotaire and Dr Robert Burchfield take on Arthur Marshall, Ruth Madoc and Melvyn Bragg in the popular panel game of word definitions and deceptions. [S]
Monday 22:00 - 22:30
The team journey to La Palma, where giant new telescopes and cutting-edge science are opening extraordinary new windows on our universe. [S] [HD]
Monday 22:30 - 23:35
Soprano Joan Sutherland talks to Bernard Levin and sings scenes from some of her most celebrated roles. With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Richard Bonynge. [S]
Monday 23:35 - 00:35
2/3. Celebrating the age of armour, Tobias Capwell tells how Henry VIII fused German technology with Renaissance artistry to become the image of the perfect knight. [S] [HD]