Today 01:25 - 02:45
8/8. A stage adaptation of this thriller with a live soundtrack by the BBC Symphony Orchestra. [S] [HD]
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106: BBC FOUR HD
Tue Dec 30
Today 02:45 - 03:45
Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 2/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock searches the solar system for signs of alien life. [S,SL] [HD]
Today 03:45 - 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
Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 3/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock ventures deep into our galaxy, on the hunt for alien life. [S] [HD]
Today 20:00 - 21:00
A compilation of the most spectacular moments from the series, highlighting the rich and wonderful diversity of life found on our planet's seven unique continents. [S,AD] [HD]
Today 21:00 - 22:00
Nigel Williams presents a documentary about spies, in fact and fiction, talking to author John le Carre, whose name is synonymous with espionage, about his extraordinary life. [S]
Today 22:00 - 22:10
Michael Jayston looks back on the BBC's adaptation of John le Carre's classic spy tale. [S] [HD]
Today 22:10 - 23:00
1/7. Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. When summoned by the cabinet watchdog for intelligence affairs, Smiley agrees to head the hunt for a secret service mole. [S]
Today 23:00 - 23:50
2/7. Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley is forced to go back over some very old ground when he is told a story about spies. [S]
Today 23:50 - 00:50
John le Carre talks to Mark Lawson about his fragmented childhood, life in the diplomatic service, working with Alec Guinness and his book A Most Wanted Man. [S]
Wed Dec 31
Tomorrow 00:50 - 01:50
Nigel Williams presents a documentary about spies, in fact and fiction, talking to author John le Carre, whose name is synonymous with espionage, about his extraordinary life. [S]
Tomorrow 01:50 - 02:50
This extended special of the nature documentary series journeys from the equator to the unexplored depths, meeting the best-loved characters from the series. [S,AD] [HD]
Tomorrow 02:50 - 03:50
Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 3/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock ventures deep into our galaxy, on the hunt for alien life. [S,SL] [HD]
Tomorrow 03:50 - 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 - 20:15
Steve Wright with the perfect new year playlist, featuring performances by The Three Degrees, Elton John, Blondie, Lionel Richie, The Bee Gees, Madonna and Kylie Minogue. [S]
Tomorrow 20:15 - 21:00
Celia Imrie dives into the BBC's archives to tell the behind-the-scenes story of Steven Spielberg's classic aquatic horror, Jaws. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 23:00
A great white shark begins preying on humans off the beaches of New England. Contains horror. [1975] [S,AD] [HD]
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:50
The beach-goers of Amity are threatened again by a giant, man-eating shark. Contains some violent scenes. [1978] [S]
Thu Jan 01
Thursday 00:50 - 02:15
Steven Spielberg shares his exclusive story behind the making of Jaws. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]
Thursday 02:15 - 03:00
Celia Imrie dives into the BBC's archives to tell the behind-the-scenes story of Steven Spielberg's classic aquatic horror, Jaws. [S] [HD]
Thursday 03:00 - 04:00
A compilation of the most spectacular moments from the series. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
Thursday 04:00 - 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 - 21:00
Petroc Trelawny presents highlights of the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Day Concert, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. [S] [HD]
Thursday 21:00 - 23:45
During the Second World War, a group of Allied prisoners of war mount a daring breakout from a supposedly inescapable Nazi prison camp. Based on a true story. [1963] [S]
Thursday 23:45 - 01:20
Classic comedy caper starring Michael Caine. Cockney criminal Charlie Croker and his gang take on an audacious plan to steal a cache of gold bullion in Turin, Italy. [1969] [S,AD]
Fri Jan 02
Friday 01:20 - 02:15
A look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of one of Britain's most successful actors. [S]
Friday 02:15 - 03:15
Bob Monkhouse entertains a room full of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]
Friday 03:15 - 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, featuring Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Honeyz, Robbie Williams, Alisha's Attic, Alda, Lighthouse Family, Spice Girls and Steps. [S]
Friday 19:30 - 20:00
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, featuring Honeyz, Blockster, Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Ultra, Robbie Williams, Da Click, Justin and Fatboy Slim. [S]
Friday 20:00 - 20:30
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring Eddie and the Hot Rods, Terry Wogan, Tonight, Brotherhood of Man, Julie Covington, Bob Marley and the Wailers and Wings. [S]
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Mark Goodier and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 January 1989 and featuring Kim Wilde, Climie Fisher, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, and The Four Tops. [S]
Friday 21:00 - 21:30
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 January 1976 and featuring Osibisa, Sailor, Tony Christie, Sheer Elegance, ELO, Barbara Dickson and Queen. [S]
Friday 21:30 - 22:00
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 January 1976 and featuring Sailor, Barbara Dickson, Osibisa, Slik, ELO, Smokie, R&J Stone and Queen. [S]
Friday 22:00 - 23:15
Elvis struts his stuff in his own charming and inimitable style. [S] [HD]
Friday 23:15 - 23:50
Classic, archive performance by Irish guitar rockers Thin Lizzy in concert at the Regal Theatre, Hitchin. The set includes Jailbreak, Cold Sweat and The Boys Are Back in Town. [S]
Friday 23:50 - 00:30
Folk singer Joan Baez performs live at the BBC Television Theatre, London, in 1965. Songs include Rambler Gambler, Don't Think Twice, It's All Right and We Shall Overcome. [S]
Sat Jan 03
Saturday 00:30 - 01:00
Folk singer Joan Baez performs live in concert at the BBC Television Theatre, London, in 1965. Songs include Silver Dagger, It Ain't Me, Babe and Isn't It Grand, Boys. [S]
Saturday 01:00 - 01:30
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Honeyz, Robbie Williams, Alisha's Attic, Alda, Lighthouse Family, Spice Girls and Steps. [S]
Saturday 01:30 - 02:05
Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring Eddie and the Hot Rods, Terry Wogan, Tonight, Brotherhood of Man, Julie Covington, Bob Marley and the Wailers and Wings. [S]
Saturday 02:05 - 02:35
Mark Goodier and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 January 1989 and featuring Kim Wilde, Climie Fisher, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, and The Four Tops. [S]
Saturday 02:35 - 03:05
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 January 1976 and featuring Osibisa, Sailor, Tony Christie, Sheer Elegance, ELO, Barbara Dickson and Queen. [S]
Saturday 03:05 - 03:35
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 January 1976 and featuring Sailor, Barbara Dickson, Osibisa, Slik, ELO, Smokie, R&J Stone and Queen. [S]
Saturday 03:35 - 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 - 19:15
.. Rentaghost. Christopher Biggins takes a nostalgic look back at his time on the BBC comedy Rentaghost. [S] [HD]
Saturday 19:15 - 19:45
12/13. Ethel Meaker is worried about her upcoming amateur pantomime performance, so McWitch gives her a potion, which makes Ethel dream of the Rentaghost team... performing a pantomime! [S,AD]
Saturday 19:45 - 19:50
.. Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. Dame Patricia explains what attracted her to the role of Hetty Wainthropp. [S] [HD]
Saturday 19:50 - 21:00
1/6. Drama series about a woman who turns private detective at the age of 60. While investigating the mysterious death of an elderly lady, she uncovers a secret. [S]
Saturday 21:00 - 22:20
Friends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
Saturday 22:20 - 00:15
Wartime action yarn about a group of Allied prisoners of war who plan to escape while excavating an archaeological site on a German-occupied Greek island. [1979] [S]
Sun Jan 04
Sunday 00:15 - 01:25
1/6. Drama series about a woman who turns private detective at the age of 60. While investigating the mysterious death of an elderly lady, she uncovers a secret. [S]
Sunday 01:25 - 02:45
Friends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore. Contains some strong language. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
Sunday 02:45 - 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
Chris Packham introduces a classic documentary from the BBC's archive, which takes a look at the worst winter of the 20th century in 1963. [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 20:00 - 21:50
Suspense thriller about a recuperating photojournalist who passes the time by watching the neighbours from the confines of his own apartment and believes he has witnessed a murder. [1954] [S]
Sunday 21:50 - 22:45
Alfred Hitchcock in conversation with fellow director Bryan Forbes. From 1969. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]
Sunday 22:45 - 01:00
Classic, darkly comic Hitchcock thriller in which an adman is pursued both by spies, who mistake him for a double agent, and by the police, who think he is an assassin. [1959] [S]
Mon Jan 05
Monday 01:00 - 02:00
Chris Packham introduces a classic documentary from the BBC's archive, which takes a look at the worst winter of the 20th century in 1963. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 02:00 - 02:55
Alfred Hitchcock in conversation with fellow director Bryan Forbes. From 1969. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]
Monday 02:55 - 03:45
A look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of one of Britain's most successful actors. [S]
Monday 03:45 - 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
1/3. Documentary series. A look at southern Thailand, known for its natural beauty. For the animals that live here, this is a natural wonderland. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
Documentary following a team of underwater archaeologists and experts as they use CGI to reveal the secrets of Pavlopetri in Greece, the world's oldest submerged city. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 21:00 - 21:30
Robert Robinson hosts the game of word definitions and deceptions. Joining Frank Muir and Patrick Campbell are Patrick Mower, Russell Harty, Nanette Newman and Gabrielle Drake. [S]
Monday 21:30 - 22:00
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against Joyce Grenfell, David Attenborough and Richard Baker. With guest musician Sir Keith Faulkner. [S]
Monday 22:00 - 23:10
' - imagine.... A fascinating look at the colourful career of architect Frank Gehry. From 2015. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]
Monday 23:10 - 23:55
A profile of architect Frank Gehry, acclaimed worldwide for his audacious and distinctive buildings. First broadcast in 1993. [S]
Monday 23:55 - 00:55
Brenda Emmanus meets and profiles ten great living British designers, to find out what inspires them and explore how they have responded to society's evolving tastes. [S] [HD]
Tue Jan 06
Tuesday 00:55 - 01:55
Writer Ian Rankin investigates The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, tracing Robert Louis Stevenson's story back to events in Stevenson's childhood. [S]
Tuesday 01:55 - 02:55
Documentary following a team of underwater archaeologists and experts as they use CGI to reveal the secrets of Pavlopetri in Greece, the world's oldest submerged city. [S,AD] [HD]
Tuesday 02:55 - 03:55
1/3. Documentary series. A look at southern Thailand, known for its natural beauty. For the animals that live here, this is a natural wonderland. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
Tuesday 03:55 - 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 - 20:00
2/3. Documentary exploring the paradise of Thailand. In central Thailand's forests, plains and city streets, nature finds a way of living alongside people. [S,AD] [HD]
Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30
8/8. The papers of a recently deceased head of MI5 show that he was, at one stage, spying for Russia. Worse still, he was investigated and cleared by a committee headed by Sir Humphrey. [S]
Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00
1/8. Sir Humphrey must stop Jim supporting a plan to move armed service jobs from the south to the north east to ease unemployment. [S]
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
Revealing the heroic spies who helped contribute to victory in WWII. [S,AD] [HD]
Tuesday 22:00 - 23:10
Historical documentary about the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]
Tuesday 23:10 - 23:40
Peter Watkins recounts the making of his 1964 documentary Culloden. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]
Tuesday 23:40 - 00:40
Exploring the landscapes that inspired Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons. [S,AD] [HD]