Today 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
9: BBC FOUR
Tue Sep 01
Today 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Today 19:00 - 19:40
8/10. Tim Dunn visits the former HQ of London Underground, 55 Broadway. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Today 19:40 - 20:00
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. This time he is in Devon to help Carol Cooper and her husband Stephen develop a spring woodland garden. Also in HD. [S]
Today 20:00 - 20:30
5/8. Sitcom. DeVere hosts the traditional hunt ball but asks Marjory to organise it instead of Audrey, who in turn arranges an exquisite revenge. Also in HD. [S]
Today 20:30 - 21:00
4/7. Sitcom. Hyacinth volunteers to meet a special guest for the ladies' luncheon club, a retired commodore. It is a task that puts Hyacinth in a compromising position. Also in HD. [S]
Today 21:00 - 22:00
2/2. Dan Snow reveals how the Irish saved Britain from cultural oblivion in the Dark Ages, as missionaries brought literacy and technology to Scotland and England. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Today 22:00 - 23:00
3/3. How the colour boom and digital revolution have shaped modern British photography. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Today 23:00 - 00:05
Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Wed Sep 02
Tomorrow 00:05 - 01:05
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. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 01:05 - 01:20
Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. This time he is in Devon to help Carol Cooper and her husband Stephen develop a spring woodland garden. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 01:20 - 02:20
3/3. How the colour boom and digital revolution have shaped modern British photography. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 02:20 - 03:20
2/2. Dan Snow reveals how the Irish saved Britain from cultural oblivion in the Dark Ages, as missionaries brought literacy and technology to Scotland and England. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 03:20 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Tomorrow 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Tomorrow 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30
1/6. Fred takes a look at the 11th-century building programme undertaken by the Normans, which resulted in mighty fortress cathedrals like Ely and Peterborough. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00
7/10. Ben Robinson travels to Seaton Sluice, home to the notorious Delaval family and the site of a past bottle works that shaped the village. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
3/3. Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:50
11/12. Convinced of Messalina's devotion, Claudius is totally unaware that she is deceiving him. Deals with adult themes. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 22:50 - 23:45
12/12. Acclaimed historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors. Almost at the end of Claudius's family history, his thoughts turn to the future of Rome. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 23:45 - 00:45
3/3. Northern Australia becomes the final frontier as settler expansion accelerates. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thu Sep 03
Thursday 00:45 - 01:45
In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thursday 01:45 - 02:15
1/6. Fred takes a look at the 11th-century building programme undertaken by the Normans, which resulted in mighty fortress cathedrals like Ely and Peterborough. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thursday 02:15 - 02:45
7/10. Ben Robinson travels to Seaton Sluice, home to the notorious Delaval family and the site of a past bottle works that shaped the village. Also in HD. [S,SL]
Thursday 02:45 - 03:45
3/3. Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
Thursday 03:45 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Thursday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Thursday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
2/6. Fred Dibnah investigates one of the greatest feats of royal engineering - the construction of the great chain of castles on the coast of north Wales. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thursday 19:30 - 20:00
8/10. Ben Robinson unearths the past of Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, built for its industry exporting slate, then brickwork, then finally stone used for the nation's roads. Also in HD. [S]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:35
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. Also in HD. [1969] [S,AD]
Thursday 21:35 - 22:20
Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola's acclaimed Godfather series. Also in HD. [S]
Thursday 22:20 - 01:10
Oscar-winning adaptation of Mario Puzo's epic bestseller. Contains prolonged violent scenes. Also in HD. [1972] [S,AD]
Fri Sep 04
Friday 01:10 - 02:00
A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 02:00 - 02:45
Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola's acclaimed Godfather series. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 02:45 - 03:15
2/6. Fred Dibnah investigates one of the greatest feats of royal engineering - the construction of the great chain of castles on the coast of north Wales. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Friday 03:15 - 03:45
8/10. Ben Robinson unearths the past of Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, built for its industry exporting slate, then brickwork, then finally stone used for the nation's roads. Also in HD. [S,SL]
Friday 03:45 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Friday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Friday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Friday 19:00 - 19:40
The legendary conductor reflects on her history-making Last Night of the Proms in 2013 and a favourite moment from this year, Yunchan Lim's triumphant season opener. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 19:40 - 20:00
A trio of soloists play Gershwin's jazz infused classic like you've never heard it before. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 20:00 - 20:30
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Santana, Savage Garden, Moloko, Precious, M2M, N'n'G ft Kallaghan, Beck and Melanie C ft Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 2000 and featuring B*Witched, Destiny's Child, Moloko, Atomic Kitten, Idlewild, Santana and Westlife. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 21:00 - 21:30
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, featuring The Communards, MC Miker G & DJ Sven, Bruce Hornsby and The Range, Bon Jovi, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Boris Gardiner. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 21:30 - 22:00
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 September 1989 and featuring Marillion, Alyson Williams and Jason Donovan. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 22:00 - 23:00
Classic Bee Gees studio performances, including rare 60s ones from European TV, the big hits of the 70s and some late performances from the 90s, with the trio in perfect harmony. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 23:00 - 00:10
Barry Gibb takes to the Pyramid Stage for the Sunday afternoon legends slot at Glastonbury 2017. Contains scenes of flashing images. Also in HD. [S]
Sat Sep 05
Saturday 00:10 - 00:55
A Bee Gees special featuring an interview with Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, and performances specially recorded for TOTP2. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 00:55 - 01:30
Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, featuring The Communards, MC Miker G & DJ Sven, Bruce Hornsby and The Range, Bon Jovi, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Boris Gardiner. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 01:30 - 02:00
Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 September 1989 and featuring Marillion, Alyson Williams and Jason Donovan. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 02:00 - 02:30
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 2000 and featuring B*Witched, Destiny's Child, Moloko, Atomic Kitten, Idlewild, Santana and Westlife. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 02:30 - 03:00
Sara Cox presents the pop chart programme, featuring Steps, Angie Stone, Sweet Female Attitude, Bloodhound Gang, Lock 'n' Load, Hanson, Lonestar and Craig David. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 03:00 - 04:00
Classic Bee Gees studio performances, including rare 60s ones from European TV, the big hits of the 70s and some late performances from the 90s, with the trio in perfect harmony. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 04:00 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Saturday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Saturday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Saturday 19:00 - 19:05
A pride of lions has rewritten the rules - they have learnt to take down elephants. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 19:05 - 20:00
12/13. David Attenborough's now-legendary encounter with young gorillas is featured in this episode as he looks at the history of primates. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 20:00 - 21:00
5/8. Self-confessed railway enthusiast Michael Palin travels from Euston in London to the Kyle of Lochalsh, along routes steeped in history. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 21:00 - 22:30
A pastor dies in a fire, and Alex learns the other pastor is someone from her past. Contains some strong language, some violence and some upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 22:30 - 23:00
5/8. Sitcom. DeVere hosts the traditional hunt ball but asks Marjory to organise it instead of Audrey, who in turn arranges an exquisite revenge. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 23:00 - 23:30
4/7. Sitcom. Hyacinth volunteers to meet a special guest for the ladies' luncheon club, a retired commodore. It is a task that puts Hyacinth in a compromising position. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 23:30 - 00:10
The pub has been a cornerstone of British society since medieval times. But in the past 50 years, the pub has undergone massive change. Narrated by Arthur Smith. Also in HD. [S]
Sun Sep 06
Sunday 00:10 - 01:10
Steve Backshall attempts to climb Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Sunday 01:10 - 02:05
12/13. David Attenborough's now-legendary encounter with young gorillas is featured in this episode as he looks at the history of primates. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 02:05 - 03:05
5/8. Self-confessed railway enthusiast Michael Palin travels from Euston in London to the Kyle of Lochalsh, along routes steeped in history. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 03:05 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Sunday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Sunday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Sunday 19:00 - 20:00
1/5. The inside story of the design and construction of the Severn Bridge. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Sunday 20:00 - 21:45
The legendary pianist returns to the festival with Beethoven's Second Piano Concerto, joining the Munich Philharmonic and conductor Lahav Shani, who follow up with Brahms' Fourth. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 21:45 - 22:00
Shelagh Delaney, the author of A Taste of Honey, looks at Salford, where she grew up and where the action of her plays takes place. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 22:00 - 22:15
Peter Egan looks back on the 1984 adaptation of Shelagh Delaney's landmark play A Taste of Honey. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 22:15 - 23:45
1984 adaptation of Shelagh Delaney's classic play. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 23:45 - 23:55
Dame Siân Phillips remembers the 2014 TV production of Dylan Thomas's 'play for voices'. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 23:55 - 00:55
A unique production of Dylan Thomas's famous 'play for voices' enacted by a community of Welsh performers in New York, Los Angeles, London, Cardiff and Laugharne. Also in HD. [S]
Mon Sep 07
Monday 00:55 - 01:55
An examination of the work and the legend of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, originally broadcast in 2003 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of his death. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Monday 01:55 - 02:10
Shelagh Delaney, the author of A Taste of Honey, looks at Salford, where she grew up and where the action of her plays takes place. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 02:10 - 03:10
1/5. The inside story of the design and construction of the Severn Bridge. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
Monday 03:10 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Monday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Monday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Monday 19:00 - 19:45
9/10. Tim Dunn visits the architecture of the Stockton & Darlington railway. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Monday 19:45 - 20:00
Chris flies to Cornwall to help a school create a tropical paradise in its backyard. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
3/3. A look at how attention turned from civilisation and kings to the search for the common man against a background of science and competing political ideologies. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 21:00 - 21:30
Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from Strathclyde University. Specialist subjects include the Spanish anarchist movement 1908-1975 and the operas of Benjamin Britten. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 21:30 - 22:00
With Jenny Agutter, Sinead Cusack, Tim Rice and Nigel Dempster. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 22:00 - 23:00
Julian of Norwich. The story of Revelations of Divine Love, the first book written in English by a woman. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Monday 23:00 - 00:00
1/3. A look at how the era's sculpture casts a new light on medieval times in Britain. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S]
Tue Sep 08
Tuesday 00:00 - 01:00
2/3. James Fox takes us from East Asia and India to Europe and America, charting the 1,000-year story about our quest to understand nature. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 01:00 - 01:15
Chris flies to Cornwall to help a school create a tropical paradise in its backyard. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 01:15 - 02:10
3/3. A look at how attention turned from civilisation and kings to the search for the common man against a background of science and competing political ideologies. Also in HD. [S,SL]
Tuesday 02:10 - 03:10
Julian of Norwich. The story of Revelations of Divine Love, the first book written in English by a woman. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
Tuesday 03:10 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Tuesday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Tuesday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:45
10/10. Tim Dunn sees Swindon's railway village and explores the past of Milan's monumental station. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tuesday 19:45 - 20:00
Peripatetic gardener Chris Beardshaw flies to the south west in search of hedges. He visits the gardens of RHS Rosemoor in Devon and Antony House in Cornwall. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30
6/8. Stately sitcom. Audrey waits until DeVere goes away until she herself goes on holiday. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00
5/7. Sitcom. Hyacinth decides to have a second attempt at finding a small weekend home in the country, but she and Richard have different views on the word 'small'. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30
1/7. Popular 1970s sitcom about a middle-class, middle-aged rebel. Why is Reggie referring to his mother-in-law as a hippopotamus? Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00
2/7. Reggie Perrin needs a month's holiday, but all he gets is an afternoon in a safari park with his wife, daughter, son-in-law and their two 'tiny adults'. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 22:00 - 22:50
Documentary detailing the killer wave which struck the coast of the Bristol Channel in 1607. Two scientists are increasingly convinced that the wave was actually a tsunami. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tuesday 22:50 - 23:40
1/3. A museum in Osaka asks the Mayuyamas for help with artefacts currently hidden away in their archive: an exquisite 800-year-old celadon vase from China and a 16th-century tea bowl. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 23:40 - 00:40
Documentary. Jim Al-Khalili takes a look at how we've created machines that can simulate, augment, and even outperform the human mind - and why this shouldn't spook us. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Wed Sep 09
Wednesday 00:40 - 01:40
Algorithms. The hidden world of algorithms, which run everything from search engines to satnavs. Also in HD. [S]