106: BBC FOUR HD

Thu Sep 24
Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at War

Today 02:30 - 03:30

1/3. Military historian Saul David looks at how to keep an army fed and housed. [S] [HD]

The Lakes with Paul Rose

Today 03:30 - 04:00

4/4. Eskdale is the final destination in Paul Rose's trek through the Lake District. He has the summit of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, in his sights. [S] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Today 04:00 - 05:30

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

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]

Canals: The Making of a Nation

Today 19:00 - 19:30

4/6. How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales. [S] [HD]

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village

Today 19:30 - 20:00

Ben Robinson reveals the story of the idyllic village of Milton Abbas in Dorset. [S] [HD]

Roman Britain: A Timewatch Guide

Today 20:00 - 21:00

3/3. Using years of BBC history archive film, Dr Alice Roberts explores how our views and understanding of Roman Britain have changed and evolved over the decades. [S,AD] [HD]

Slumdog Millionaire

Today 21:00 - 22:55

An orphan from the slums makes it to the final question of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Contains some strong language. [2008] [S,AD] [HD]

AR Rahman: Asian Network Interview

Today 22:55 - 00:20

AR Rahman chats to Haroon Rashid about his career producing music for some of India's most iconic films, his international successes, AI and working with Hans Zimmer. [S] [HD]

Fri Sep 25
The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu

Tomorrow 00:20 - 01:20

The story of Timbuktu and its legacy of ancient manuscripts, proof that reading and writing books have been as important to Africans as to Europeans. [S]

Canals: The Making of a Nation

Tomorrow 01:20 - 01:50

4/6. How the process of building Britain's canals resulted in furthering geological knowledge, as surveyor William Smith created the first geological map of England and Wales. [S] [HD]

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village

Tomorrow 01:50 - 02:20

Ben Robinson reveals the story of the idyllic village of Milton Abbas in Dorset. [S] [HD]

Roman Britain: A Timewatch Guide

Tomorrow 02:20 - 03:20

3/3. Using years of BBC history archive film, Dr Alice Roberts explores how our views and understanding of Roman Britain have changed and evolved over the decades. [S,AD] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Tomorrow 03:20 - 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]

TOTP: 2000

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Sisqo, Hanson, Toni Braxton, True Steppers feat Dane Bowers, Oasis, Craig David, Cypress Hill and Fragma. [S]

TOTP: 2000

Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 2000 and featuring Britney Spears, Lolly, Mandy Moore, System F, Toni Braxton and Oxide & Neutrino. [S]

TOTP: 1980

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:35

Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 September 1980 and featuring Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Shalamar, Linx and The Police. Plus Russ Abbot and Leo Sayer. [S]

TOTP: 1986

Tomorrow 20:35 - 21:05

Janice Long presents the pop chart programme, featuring Amazulu, Huey Lewis and the News, Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, Genesis, Loose Ends, The Communards and Run DMC. [S]

Sting and The Police at the BBC

Tomorrow 21:05 - 22:35

A collection of archive performances from Sting's solo career and The Police, including Roxanne, Fragile, Message in a Bottle, Brand New Day and Every Breath You Take. [S] [HD]

Sting: Reel Stories

Tomorrow 22:35 - 23:20

Sting joins Dermot O'Leary for an in-depth interview about his life and career. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]

Sting: Radio 2 in the Park (2024)

Tomorrow 23:20 - 00:35

Headlining the Saturday of Radio 2 in the Park is Sting, performing his timeless hits. Contains scenes of flashing images. [S] [HD]

Sat Sep 26
TOTP: 2000

Saturday 00:35 - 01:05

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Sisqo, Hanson, Toni Braxton, True Steppers feat Dane Bowers, Oasis, Craig David, Cypress Hill and Fragma. [S]

TOTP: 2000

Saturday 01:05 - 01:35

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 2000 and featuring Britney Spears, Lolly, Mandy Moore, System F, Toni Braxton and Oxide & Neutrino. [S]

TOTP: 1980

Saturday 01:35 - 02:10

Mike Read presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 September 1980 and featuring Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Shalamar, Linx and The Police. Plus Russ Abbot and Leo Sayer. [S]

TOTP: 1986

Saturday 02:10 - 02:40

Janice Long presents the pop chart programme, featuring Amazulu, Huey Lewis and the News, Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, Genesis, Loose Ends, The Communards and Run DMC. [S]

Sting: Reel Stories

Saturday 02:40 - 03:25

Sting joins Dermot O'Leary for an in-depth interview about his life and career. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Saturday 03:25 - 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]

Simon King's Shetland Adventure

Saturday 19:00 - 20:00

2/3. Wildlife cameraman Simon King and his family experience the changing seasons on the Shetland Islands. Spring arrives in Shetland, bringing with it an influx of wildlife. [S,AD]

Attenborough's Big Birds

Saturday 20:00 - 21:00

6/10. Meet the big birds, a feathered family who have never flown. From ostriches to kiwis, these bizarre birds appear to be nature's greatest novelty act. [S,AD] [HD]

Paris Police 1910

Saturday 21:00 - 21:55

3/6. Labruyere teaches Hutin some golden rules about journalism. Contains some strong language, some sexual content and some upsetting... [S] [HD]

Paris Police 1910

Saturday 21:55 - 22:50

4/6. After the death of Irma Barbet, both Jouin and Cochefert suspect Joseph Fiersi. Contains some strong language, prolonged violence and disturbing scenes. [S] [HD]

Scrublands: Silver

Saturday 22:50 - 23:35

3/4. A witness claims to have seen Mandy dispose of the murder weapon. Contains strong language. [S,AD] [HD]

Scrublands: Silver

Saturday 23:35 - 00:25

4/4. Martin follows his instincts to find the murderer. Contains some strong language, some violence and some upsetting scenes. [S,AD] [HD]

Sun Sep 27
To the Manor Born

Sunday 00:25 - 00:55

1/6. Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage. [S]

Keeping Up Appearances

Sunday 00:55 - 01:25

7/7. Sitcom. Hyacinth volunteers Richard to fix the church hall electrics. Richard gamely embarks on this feat, with interesting consequences... [S]

Simon King's Shetland Adventure

Sunday 01:25 - 02:25

2/3. Wildlife cameraman Simon King and his family experience the changing seasons on the Shetland Islands. Spring arrives in Shetland, bringing with it an influx of wildlife. [S,AD]

The Riviera: A History in Pictures

Sunday 02:25 - 03:25

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,SL]

This is BBC Four

Sunday 03:25 - 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]

A Stitch in Time

Sunday 19:00 - 19:30

1/6. Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore. Here, she looks at Charles II. [S,AD] [HD]

Lesley Garrett at the BBC

Sunday 19:30 - 21:00

A tribute to the remarkable voice and career of the great soprano Lesley Garrett, who shares memories of some of her finest performances on the BBC. [S] [HD]

The Riviera: A History in Pictures

Sunday 21:00 - 22:00

2/2. Richard E Grant explores how modern art and the Riviera grew up together when the Cote d'Azur became both a hedonistic playground and an experimental studio. [S] [HD]

An Inspector Calls

Sunday 22:00 - 23:25

A mysterious inspector interrupts a wealthy family's party with shocking news. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]

An Evening with JB Priestley

Sunday 23:25 - 00:15

In a programme first broadcast in 1973 as he entered his 80th year, JB Priestley chooses extracts from his own writing to celebrate some of the many things that he looks back on with pleasure. [S]

Mon Sep 28
Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments

Monday 00:15 - 01:15

Documentary that follows the tireless efforts of a small band of pipe organ enthusiasts to save these magnificent instruments as churches and venues across Britain close. [S] [HD]

Lesley Garrett at the BBC

Monday 01:15 - 02:45

A tribute to the remarkable voice and career of the great soprano Lesley Garrett, who shares memories of some of her finest performances on the BBC. [S] [HD]

The Riviera: A History in Pictures

Monday 02:45 - 03:45

2/2. Richard E Grant explores how modern art and the Riviera grew up together when the Cote d'Azur became both a hedonistic playground and an experimental studio. [S,SL]

This is BBC Four

Monday 03:45 - 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]

Autumn: Earth's Seasonal Secrets

Monday 19:00 - 20:00

2/4. Every year, spectacular seasons transform our planet. This special explores the drama of autumn and how life on earth adapts to the vast changes that occur as winter approaches. [S,AD] [HD]

Britain's Lost Masterpieces: Glasgow

Monday 20:00 - 21:00

3/3. Technical problems frustrate Bendor and Emma's investigation of a 300-year-old portrait. [S,AD] [HD]

Mastermind: 1977

Monday 21:00 - 21:30

Presented by Magnus Magnusson. The specialist subjects are Mahrattas and their wars 1657-1848, the Zulu War, Mary Queen of Scots and General Robert E Lee. From Cardiff University. [S]

Call My Bluff

Monday 21:30 - 22:00

Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Ciaran Madden and Colin Morris take on Arthur Marshall, Penelope Keith and Donald Sinden in the game of word definitions and deceptions. [S]

Mary Moore Remembers... Henry Moore

Monday 22:00 - 22:10

Mary Moore looks back on her father's life, work and relationship with television. [S] [HD]

Henry Moore: A Culture Show Special

Monday 22:10 - 23:10

Alan Yentob presents a special on one of the most important and popular British sculptors of the twentieth century, Henry Moore. [S] [HD]

Henry Moore: Monitor

Monday 23:10 - 23:35

Huw Wheldon visits Henry Moore at his home in the run-up to a major exhibition of his work at the Whitechapel Gallery in London. From 1960.

Henry Moore at Home

Monday 23:35 - 00:25

Sculptor Henry Moore grants a personal view of his private collection of paintings and sculptures and gives an account of the ideas and intentions expressed in six of his own works. [S]

Tue Sep 29
Henry Moore: Face to Face

Tuesday 00:25 - 00:55

Sculptor Henry Moore joins John Freeman for a frank conversation, talking about his much-loved father, his inspirational art teacher and how much he hates working to commission. [S]

Ancient Worlds

Tuesday 00:55 - 01:55

2/6. Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation. He looks at the winners and losers of the Bronze Age collapse, and the powers that emerged in the Iron Age. [S,AD] [HD]

Britain's Lost Masterpieces: Glasgow

Tuesday 01:55 - 02:55

3/3. Technical problems frustrate Bendor and Emma's investigation of a 300-year-old portrait. [S,AD] [HD]

Autumn: Earth's Seasonal Secrets

Tuesday 02:55 - 03:50

2/4. Every year, spectacular seasons transform our planet. This special explores the drama of autumn and how life on earth adapts to the vast changes that occur as winter approaches. [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]

Canals: The Making of a Nation

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

5/6. Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills. [S] [HD]

Timothy Spall: Back at Sea

Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00

1/4. On the first leg of the trip, Timothy misreads the tides near Fishguard, visits Shane's home town of Aberystwyth and finds a lovely cove at Porthdinllaen. [S,AD]

To the Manor Born

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

3/6. Stately sitcom. Audrey helps Richard catalogue his antique china, only to discover one piece has been mislaid. [S]

Keeping Up Appearances

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

1/10. Sitcom. To the vicar's dismay, Hyacinth volunteers to befriend a group of senior citizens on a day out. But she has taken on more than she can handle. [S]

The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

3/3. Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. [S,AD] [HD]

The Three Kings

Tuesday 22:00 - 23:40

The incredible story of three of the most influential men in football history. [S,AD] [HD]

The Cult Next Door

Tuesday 23:40 - 00:40

The extraordinary story of a strange cult which came to light in 2013. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]

Wed Sep 30
Canals: The Making of a Nation

Wednesday 00:40 - 01:10

5/6. Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills. [S] [HD]

The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family

Wednesday 01:10 - 02:10

3/3. Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. [S,AD] [HD]

Timothy Spall: Back at Sea

Wednesday 02:10 - 02:40

1/4. On the first leg of the trip, Timothy misreads the tides near Fishguard, visits Shane's home town of Aberystwyth and finds a lovely cove at Porthdinllaen. [S,AD]

The Cult Next Door

Wednesday 02:40 - 03:40

The extraordinary story of a strange cult which came to light in 2013. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Wednesday 03:40 - 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]

Canals: The Making of a Nation

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

6/6. Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London. [S] [HD]

Timothy Spall: Back at Sea

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

2/4. Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty. [S,AD]

The Shaman's Grave

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

An ancient grave: a woman, a child, circumstances of death unknown - researchers in Germany reopen an archaeological cold case from the Mesolithic period. [S] [HD]

The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

2/3. Chris and Xand van Tulleken look at what keeps the human body alive, including reflexes, damage repair mechanisms and the immune system. [S,AD] [HD]

Middlemarch

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:55

5/6. Ladislaw vows to quit Middlemarch for good once he learns the terms of Casaubon's will. Lydgate's financial problems worsen. Fred declares his love for Mary Garth. [S]

Middlemarch

Wednesday 22:55 - 23:55

6/6. The Lydgates' marriage grows increasingly bitter with the prospect of bankruptcy. The return of Raffles sets off a train of events which change the lives of everyone.

Everything Is Connected: George Eliot's Life - Arena

Wednesday 23:55 - 00:55

Contemporary artist Gillian Wearing celebrates the legacy of Victorian novelist George Eliot in an experimental film made up of a diverse cast of people. [S] [HD]

Thu Oct 01
Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at War

Thursday 00:55 - 01:55

2/3. Saul David looks at how generals have met the challenge of moving armies. [S] [HD]

Canals: The Making of a Nation

Thursday 01:55 - 02:25

6/6. Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London. [S] [HD]

Timothy Spall: Back at Sea

Thursday 02:25 - 02:55

2/4. Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty. [S,AD]

The Human Body: Secrets of your Life Revealed

Thursday 02:55 - 03:55

2/3. Chris and Xand van Tulleken look at what keeps the human body alive, including reflexes, damage repair mechanisms and the immune system. [S,AD] [HD]

This is BBC Four

Thursday 03:55 - 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]

Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire

Thursday 19:00 - 20:00

5/10. Documentary. A look at Iceland through the eyes of the animals and people that have made this wild island home. The constant volcanic threat boils over in this explosive year. [S,AD] [HD]

The Lady Vanishes

Thursday 20:00 - 21:30

Classic Hitchcock suspense drama in which a couple investigate the mysterious disappearance of an elderly lady on a train. [1938] [S,AD] [HD]

Alfred Hitchcock: Talking Pictures

Thursday 21:30 - 22:10

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock, capturing the highlights of his life and career. [S]

Platoon

Thursday 22:10 - 00:05

War drama following a 19-year-old college drop-out who signs up for service in Vietnam. Contains very strong language, graphic violence and disturbing scenes. [1986] [S,AD] [HD]

Fri Oct 02
Lee Miller: A Life on the Front Line

Friday 00:05 - 01:05

Celebrating Lee Miller, a model turned photographer turned war reporter. Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing. [S,AD] [HD]