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106: BBC FOUR HD

Wed May 31
This is BBC Four

Today 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Today 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

The Pennine Way

Today 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Series about Britain's first national trail. Paul Rose heads to the North Pennines, enjoys white-water rafting down the River Tees and takes in the view at High Cup Nick. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain

Today 19:30 - 20:00

4/6. The series in which Fred Dibnah explores the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain focuses on Scottish baronial style. [S,AD]

Thailand: Earth's Tropical...

Today 20:00 - 21:00

...Paradise. 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]

Secrets of Size: Atoms to...

Today 21:00 - 22:00

...Supergalaxies. 2/2. In this mind-bending film, Jim Al-Khalili explores the universe at its largest, from our solar system up to giant networks of interconnected galaxies. [S] [HD]

The Long Roads

Today 22:00 - 23:30

Poignant love story about a cantankerous elderly Highlander and his wife. Contains some strong language. [S]

Tails You Win: The Science of...

Today 23:30 - 00:30

...Chance. Documentary in which David Spiegelhalter uses a blend of wit and wisdom, animation, graphics and gleeful nerdery to pin down what chance is and how it works in the real world. [S] [HD]

Thu Jun 01
The Pennine Way

Tomorrow 00:30 - 01:00

3/4. Series about Britain's first national trail. Paul Rose heads to the North Pennines, enjoys white-water rafting down the River Tees and takes in the view at High Cup Nick. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

4/6. The series in which Fred Dibnah explores the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain focuses on Scottish baronial style. [S,AD]

Thailand: Earth's Tropical...

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:30

...Paradise. 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]

Secrets of Size: Atoms to...

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:30

...Supergalaxies. 2/2. In this mind-bending film, Jim Al-Khalili explores the universe at its largest, from our solar system up to giant networks of interconnected galaxies. [S,SL]

This is BBC Four

Tomorrow 03:30 - 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]

The Pennine Way

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

4/4. Series about Britain's first national trail. Paul Rose heads into Northumberland on the final stage of his journey and makes a remarkable discovery at the Roman dig at Vindolanda. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain

Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00

5/6. In his exploration of the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain, Fred Dibnah looks at the construction of the canal network. [S,AD]

A House Through Time

Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00

3/4. Investigating the residents of No 10 Guinea Street, David Olusoga discovers a struggling entrepreneur and a World War I tragedy, and unmasks the mysterious Mrs Watson. [S,AD] [HD]

Casablanca

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:40

Classic romantic drama. Rick's Cafe is a centre for criminals, refugees, resistance fighters and Nazis. Its cynical owner takes risks for no-one - until the arrival of Ilsa. [1942] [S,AD] [HD]

imagine... Ingrid Bergman: In...

Tomorrow 22:40 - 00:20

...Her Own Words. Documentary exploring Ingrid Bergman's journey from Swedish schoolgirl to Hollywood icon, using her archives of home movie footage, private diaries and letters. [S] [HD]

Fri Jun 02
Expedition Volcano

Friday 00:20 - 01:20

2/2. Two-part documentary. Chris Jackson and his fellow geologists head for the volcano Nyamulagira - one of the most active yet least explored volcanoes on the planet. [S,AD] [HD]

The Pennine Way

Friday 01:20 - 01:50

4/4. Series about Britain's first national trail. Paul Rose heads into Northumberland on the final stage of his journey and makes a remarkable discovery at the Roman dig at Vindolanda. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain

Friday 01:50 - 02:20

5/6. In his exploration of the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain, Fred Dibnah looks at the construction of the canal network. [S,AD]

A House Through Time

Friday 02:20 - 03:20

3/4. Investigating the residents of No 10 Guinea Street, David Olusoga discovers a struggling entrepreneur and a World War I tragedy, and unmasks the mysterious Mrs Watson. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Friday 03:20 - 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: 1994

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

Jarvis Cocker presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 October 1994 and featuring Michelle Gayle, Let Loose, Ultimate Kaos, INXS, Elastica, Tom Jones and Take That. [S]

TOTP: 1994

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 October 1994 and featuring Snap!, China Black, Rozalla, Sting, Bon Jovi, Green Day, East 17 and Pato Banton. [S]

TOTP: 1986

Friday 20:00 - 20:30

Simon Bates and Gary Davies present this pop chart programme, featuring Cashflow, Simply Red, Pet Shop Boys, Doctor and the Medics, Genesis, Nu Shooz and Jaki Graham. [S]

TOTP: 1977

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

Noel Edmonds introduces Elkie Brooks, the Muppets, Twiggy, Jesse Green, Hot Chocolate, The Strawbs, Genesis, The Four Seasons, Heatwave, Carol Bayer Sager and Rod Stewart. [S]

In Concert: Gordon Lightfoot

Friday 21:00 - 22:05

A classic concert by Gordon Lightfoot from 1972, featuring Summer Side of Life, Saturday Clothes, That's What You Get for Loving Me, If I Could Read Your Mind and Steel Rail Blues. [S]

Sounds of the Sixties: The Folk...

Friday 22:05 - 22:35

...Revival. 4/10. A trawl through the BBC's archives for 60s music with an acoustic bent. Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley feature. [S]

Once Were Brothers: Robbie...

Friday 22:35 - 00:10

...Robertson and The Band. The moving back story of The Band and its creator, Robbie Robertson. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]

Sat Jun 03
Folk America on Later... with...

Saturday 00:10 - 01:10

...Jools Holland. Performances by artists from the American folk, blues, bluegrass and country scenes, including Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris and Buddy Guy. [S]

TOTP: 1994

Saturday 01:10 - 01:40

Jarvis Cocker presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 20 October 1994 and featuring Michelle Gayle, Let Loose, Ultimate Kaos, INXS, Elastica, Tom Jones and Take That. [S]

TOTP: 1994

Saturday 01:40 - 02:10

Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 27 October 1994 and featuring Snap!, China Black, Rozalla, Sting, Bon Jovi, Green Day, East 17 and Pato Banton. [S]

TOTP: 1986

Saturday 02:10 - 02:40

Simon Bates and Gary Davies present this pop chart programme, featuring Cashflow, Simply Red, Pet Shop Boys, Doctor and the Medics, Genesis, Nu Shooz and Jaki Graham. [S]

TOTP: 1977

Saturday 02:40 - 03:10

Noel Edmonds introduces Elkie Brooks, the Muppets, Twiggy, Jesse Green, Hot Chocolate, The Strawbs, Genesis, The Four Seasons, Heatwave, Carol Bayer Sager and Rod Stewart. [S]

Sounds of the Sixties: The Folk...

Saturday 03:10 - 03:40

...Revival. 4/10. A trawl through the BBC's archives for 60s music with an acoustic bent. Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley feature. [S]

This is BBC Four

Saturday 03:40 - 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]

Monty Don's Japanese Gardens

Saturday 19:00 - 20:00

1/2. Monty Don travels to Japan in spring to trace the history of Japanese gardens from early boating gardens, through Buddhist temples and Zen gardens, right up to a modern tea house. [S,AD] [HD]

Voyages of Discovery

Saturday 20:00 - 21:00

Paul Rose reveals the story behind the first ever circumnavigation of the world, when Magellan set out 500 years ago to find the westward route to the Spice Islands. [S,AD]

Afterglow

Saturday 21:00 - 21:40

5/7. The brutality of chemotherapy is now hitting hard and taking its toll on Ester. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. [S] [HD]

Afterglow

Saturday 21:40 - 22:20

6/7. Ester starts to wonder if she has it in her to continue with her treatment. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. [S] [HD]

Afterglow

Saturday 22:20 - 23:00

7/7. There's a lot at stake as Ester finds out if the treatment she endured has worked or not, Jørund must decide if he intends to forgive Charlotte, and Finn reveals a big secret. [S] [HD]

The Real Bonnie and Clyde:...

Saturday 23:00 - 00:00

...Timewatch. Timewatch goes in search of the true story of Bonnie and Clyde, with unprecedented access to gang members' memoirs, family archives and recently released police records. [S] [HD]

Sun Jun 04
As Time Goes By

Sunday 00:00 - 00:30

7/7. It's the day of Lionel's book launch, and Alistair has a new publicity stunt prepared in case sales start flagging. [S]

Whatever Happened to the Likely...

Sunday 00:30 - 01:00

...Lads?. 6/13. Classic sitcom. Terry feels depressed when everyone forgets his birthday. To make up for it, Bob throws a surprise party, but preparations don't go according to plan. [S]

Voyages of Discovery

Sunday 01:00 - 02:00

Paul Rose reveals the story behind the first ever circumnavigation of the world, when Magellan set out 500 years ago to find the westward route to the Spice Islands. [S,AD]

Monty Don's Japanese Gardens

Sunday 02:00 - 03:00

1/2. Monty Don travels to Japan in spring to trace the history of Japanese gardens from early boating gardens, through Buddhist temples and Zen gardens, right up to a modern tea house. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Four

Sunday 03:00 - 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]

Holst and Vaughan Williams:...

Sunday 19:00 - 20:00

...Making Music English. The fascinating story of the friendship between Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst. [S] [HD]

Inside Classical: The Lark...

Sunday 20:00 - 21:30

...Ascending. 8/8. Vaughan Williams' pastoral masterpiece is stunningly performed by the BBC Philharmonic and soloist Zoë Beyers, alongside works by Elgar and Wagner. [S] [HD]

Stradivarius and Me

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Clemency Burton-Hill indulges in her lifelong passion for the violin as she explores the mysterious life and lasting influence of legendary violin maker Antonio Stradivari. [S] [HD]

Amol Rajan Interviews Billie...

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

...Jean King. A record-breaking tennis player on the court and a boundary-busting social activist off the court, Billie Jean King talks to Amol Rajan about her extraordinary life and career. [S] [HD]

Citizen Ashe - Storyville

Sunday 23:00 - 00:25

A Storyville documentary that tells the story of sports legend and social activist Arthur Ashe, who in 1975 became the first black man to win Wimbledon. [S] [HD]

Mon Jun 05
imagine... Kate Prince: Every...

Monday 00:25 - 01:35

...Move She Makes. Alan Yentob meets choreographer and director Kate Prince as she develops a new show. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]

Inside Classical: The Lark...

Monday 01:35 - 03:00

...Ascending. 8/8. Vaughan Williams' pastoral masterpiece is stunningly performed by the BBC Philharmonic and soloist Zoë Beyers, alongside works by Elgar and Wagner. [S] [HD]

Holst and Vaughan Williams:...

Monday 03:00 - 04:00

...Making Music English. The fascinating story of the friendship between Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst. [S] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Monday 04:00 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Monday 05:30 - 18:58

Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]

This is BBC Four

Monday 18:58 - 19:00

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Coastal Path

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

1/5. Explorer Paul Rose sets off on the walk of a lifetime - 630 miles of the South West Coast Path, discovering wildlife, wild traditions and wild adventure along the way. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

6/6. Series in which Fred Dibnah explores the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain. This edition is devoted to 19th-century achievements. [S,AD]

Italy's Invisible Cities

Monday 20:00 - 21:00

1/3. Documentary series. Using the latest 3D technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history in Naples from its earliest Greek and Roman origins. [S,AD] [HD]

Britain's Lost Masterpieces

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

2/4. Dr Bendor Grosvenor and Emma Dabiri travel to Derby, on the hunt for a potential hidden masterpiece by Joseph Wright of Derby. [S,AD] [HD]

Britain's Biggest Warship

Monday 22:00 - 23:00

2/3. HMS Queen Elizabeth embarks on dangerous sea trials in the North Sea, testing everything from galleys to guns and power plants to propellers. [S,AD] [HD]

In Search of the Wreckers:...

Monday 23:00 - 23:50

...Timewatch. In January 2007, the MSC Napoli ran aground, spilling its cargo on Branscombe beach in Devon. Author Bella Bathurst discovers the history of 'wrecking'. [S,AD] [HD]

Men at the Barre - Inside the...

Monday 23:50 - 00:50

...Royal Ballet. Is there still a stigma for boys who want to enter ballet? Film-maker Richard Macer investigates the reality of being a male dancer today at the Royal Ballet. [S] [HD]

Tue Jun 06
Coastal Path

Tuesday 00:50 - 01:20

1/5. Explorer Paul Rose sets off on the walk of a lifetime - 630 miles of the South West Coast Path, discovering wildlife, wild traditions and wild adventure along the way. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain

Tuesday 01:20 - 01:50

6/6. Series in which Fred Dibnah explores the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain. This edition is devoted to 19th-century achievements. [S,AD]

Italy's Invisible Cities

Tuesday 01:50 - 02:50

1/3. Documentary series. Using the latest 3D technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history in Naples from its earliest Greek and Roman origins. [S,AD] [HD]

Britain's Lost Masterpieces

Tuesday 02:50 - 03:50

2/4. Dr Bendor Grosvenor and Emma Dabiri travel to Derby, on the hunt for a potential hidden masterpiece by Joseph Wright of Derby. [S,AD] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Tuesday 03:50 - 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]

Coastal Path

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/5. Five-part series in which explorer Paul Rose walks the South West Coast Path. Here, he explores the rugged north Cornish coast and takes a grand tour of Tintagel Castle. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00

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]

The Best of Les Dawson

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

Compilation of classic comedy performances by the late Les Dawson. [S]

Les Dawson: Talking Comedy

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

A laughter-filled look back at much-loved deadpan comic Les Dawson's appearances over the years on a selection of the BBC's talk shows. [S]

The Many Faces of Les Dawson

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

5/5. Remembering Les Dawson with favourite TV clips and some rare gems from the archives, plus interviews with friends, relatives and colleagues who assess the comedian's legacy. [S,AD]

Brian Cox's Jute Journey

Tuesday 22:00 - 23:00

Documentary journey into actor Brian Cox's past, and on to Kolkata in the footsteps of the Dundee jute workers who left to seek their fortunes in India. [S,AD]

Neutrino: Hunting the Ghost...

Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00

...Particle. The astonishing tale of how scientists have battled against the odds to detect and decode the neutrino - the strangest, most elusive particle in the universe. [S] [HD]

Wed Jun 07
The Capture

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:55

1/6. Soldier Shaun Emery is accused of a crime he denies. Contains strong language and some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD]

The Capture

Wednesday 00:55 - 01:55

2/6. A dramatic new development makes DI Carey begin to doubt the truth about Shaun's crime. Contains strong language. [S,AD] [HD]

The Capture

Wednesday 01:55 - 02:55

3/6. The conspiracy escalates as Shaun's quest to clear his name takes a devastating turn. Contains strong language and some upsetting scenes. [S,AD] [HD]

Coastal Path

Wednesday 02:55 - 03:25

2/5. Five-part series in which explorer Paul Rose walks the South West Coast Path. Here, he explores the rugged north Cornish coast and takes a grand tour of Tintagel Castle. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Wednesday 03:25 - 03:55

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]

This is BBC Four

Wednesday 03:55 - 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]

Coastal Path

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

3/5. Paul Rose walks the South West Coast Path. Here, he explores the spectacular South Cornwall coastline, where he discovers one of the world's finest stages at the Minack Theatre. [S] [HD]

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

2/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry. [S]

Bolsover Castle with Lucy...

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

...Worsley: Secret Knowledge. Lucy Worsley tells the story of Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire. [S] [HD]

Lucy Worsley's Fireworks for a...

Wednesday 20:30 - 22:00

...Tudor Queen. Lucy Worsley recreates a spectacular Tudor firework display staged for Queen Elizabeth I. [S,AD] [HD]

Kisses at Fifty

Wednesday 22:00 - 23:10

Colin Welland's play about what takes place after Harry kisses barmaid Audrey in front of the whole pub on his fiftieth birthday. [S]

The Capture

Wednesday 23:10 - 00:05

4/6. As Carey strays further out of her depth, Shaun receives help from an unexpected source. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]

Thu Jun 08
The Capture

Thursday 00:05 - 01:05

5/6. Secrets are revealed, while Shaun and Carey's discovery of the truth puts them in danger. Contains some strong language and scenes of flashing images. [S,AD] [HD]