Today 02:40 - 03:40
1/3. Documentary series. Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
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9: BBC FOUR
Tue Jan 20
Today 03:40 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Today 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Today 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Today 19:00 - 19:30
1/15. Michael Portillo strikes out to explore the Britain of his youth, starting in Preston. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Today 19:30 - 20:00
1/6. Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She sets off to climb Helvellyn via the fearsome ridge of Striding Edge. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Today 20:00 - 20:30
2/8. Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker's predecessor decides to publish his memoirs, the PM tries to suppress a chapter in which he appears unfavourably. Also in HD. [S]
Today 20:30 - 21:00
3/8. Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker discovers the French are planning some dirty tricks to get political advantage, the PM turns the tables on them. Also in HD. [S]
Today 21:00 - 22:15
Profile of John Logie Baird, the man who invented television, concentrating on how his dedication and drive made his achievements possible, presented by his son, Malcolm. Also in HD. [S]
Today 22:15 - 23:45
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. Also in HD. [S]
Today 23:45 - 00:45
Dan Cruickshank presents a documentary revealing the story of the Dalai Lama, his secret Himalayan kingdom and his exile, using eyewitness accounts and colour archive footage. Also in HD. [S]
Wed Jan 21
Tomorrow 00:45 - 01:15
1/15. Michael Portillo strikes out to explore the Britain of his youth, starting in Preston. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 01:15 - 01:45
1/6. Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She sets off to climb Helvellyn via the fearsome ridge of Striding Edge. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 01:45 - 03:00
Profile of John Logie Baird, the man who invented television, concentrating on how his dedication and drive made his achievements possible, presented by his son, Malcolm. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
1/6. The hills of Guilin and the fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
Tomorrow 04:00 - 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
2/15. Michael celebrates new beginnings for the nation in the years after the Second World War. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 19:30 - 20:00
2/6. Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She visits Derwent Water and Keswick to tackle the climb of Catbells. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
An attempt to prove whether there is any truth behind the legend of the Bermuda Triangle. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
Fiona Bruce traces the story of the love between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, meeting HRH Prince Charles and visiting the royal palaces that the couple made their own. (2010). Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:00
1/6. Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Two seemingly unconnected events summon master spy George Smiley from retirement. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
2/6. Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Lacon's instructions to Smiley are specific, but Vladimir had two proofs and was bringing them with him. Also in HD. [S]
Thu Jan 22
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
1/3. Andrew Marr investigates detective fiction, and reveals how it works. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thursday 01:00 - 01:30
2/15. Michael celebrates new beginnings for the nation in the years after the Second World War. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thursday 01:30 - 02:00
2/6. Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She visits Derwent Water and Keswick to tackle the climb of Catbells. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thursday 02:00 - 03:00
Documentary recalling the life of eccentric Lancastrian Alfred Wainwright. Also in HD. [S]
Thursday 03:00 - 04:00
An attempt to prove whether there is any truth behind the legend of the Bermuda Triangle. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
Thursday 04:00 - 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
3/15. Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram delivers Michael to the former cotton town of Oldham. He heads across to Wakefield and the striking postwar sculptures of Barbara Hepworth. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thursday 19:30 - 20:00
3/6. Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She aims to reach the summits of Crinkle Crags and Bowfell in Lakeland. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
2/2. Dr Clare Jackson reveals why so many law-abiding Scots and English were prepared to support the catholic Stuarts. Also in HD. [S]
Thursday 21:00 - 21:40
Terry Wogan is joined by dancer and actress Moira Shearer, choreographer Gillian Lynne, film director James Ivory, actress Hayley Mills and singer Kit Harvey. Also in HD. [S]
Thursday 21:40 - 22:10
ArtWorks Scotland. The life of Scotland's acclaimed ballerina, best known for the film classic The Red Shoes. Also in HD. [S]
Thursday 22:10 - 00:20
Drama about a young ballerina torn between two creative but possessive men - one a struggling composer, the other an autocratic impresario. Also in HD. [1948] [S,AD]
Fri Jan 23
Friday 00:20 - 02:20
An ambitious surgeon encounters a disfigured sideshow freak and takes him under his wing. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [1980] [S,AD]
Friday 02:20 - 03:20
2/2. Dr Clare Jackson reveals why so many law-abiding Scots and English were prepared to support the catholic Stuarts. Also in HD. [S,SL]
Friday 03:20 - 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 - 19:30
Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 February 1999 and featuring Blondie, Next of Kin, Unkle ft Ian Brown, The Moffats, Blur and Lenny Kravitz. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 19:30 - 20:00
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 February 1999 and featuring The Corrs, NSYNC, Lauryn Hill, Lucid, Lenny Kravitz and Britney Spears. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 20:00 - 20:30
Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Mark Franklin and Steve Anderson present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 January 1992 and featuring 2 Unlimited, Shakespears Sister, Curtis Stigers and Genesis. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 21:00 - 21:40
Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, featuring Abba, Hot Chocolate, Brotherhood of Man, Sheer Elegance, Paul Nicholas, Linda Lewis, The Four Seasons and 10CC. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 21:40 - 22:20
David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, featuring Jimmy James and the Vagabonds, Harpo, Sheer Elegance, The Rubettes, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Abba and Brotherhood of Man. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 22:20 - 23:55
A look at the songwriting partnership of legendary artists Carole King and James Taylor, with performances of some of their classic songs. Also in HD. [S]
Friday 23:55 - 00:25
Footage of the singer-songwriter performing songs including I Feel the Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and Up on the Roof for a BBC live studio performance in 1971. Also in HD. [S]
Sat Jan 24
Saturday 00:25 - 01:10
Music concert from 1971 featuring American singer-songwriter James Taylor, with a special guest appearance by Carole King. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 01:10 - 02:30
Carole King's previously unseen homecoming concert in New York City's Central Park in 1973. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 02:30 - 03:30
A celebration of Carole King, featuring performances from her and other great artists. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 03:30 - 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 - 19:30
1/6. Archaeologist Julian Richards visits a team working on one of the most impressive Anglo-Saxon graveyards ever discovered, on a US air force base in Suffolk. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 19:30 - 19:50
Chris Beardshaw visits Hampshire to find out the best way to get summer colour into the garden. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 19:50 - 20:35
Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme from the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. Featuring Beryl Reid, Roy Castle, Lorna Dallas, Gino Donati and the Valla Bertini. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 20:35 - 21:25
4/6. A letter informs Robert that his Uncle Albert has been found dead from an apparent suicide. Hetty finds the circumstances suspicious and begins to suspect witchcraft was involved. Also in HD. [S]
Saturday 21:25 - 22:20
3/6. With the murder victim's daughter missing, Fia is in a race against time for the truth. Contains some strong language, some violence and some upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Saturday 22:20 - 23:10
4/6. As the past and present merge, Fia uncovers the truth behind the hidden abuse in the town. Contains some strong language, some sexual content and some upsetting sc... Also in HD. [S,AD]
Saturday 23:10 - 00:00
Writer and poet Maya Angelou goes on a pilgrimage to Burns Country in Scotland. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S]
Sun Jan 25
Sunday 00:00 - 01:30
Andrew O'Hagan journeys to the places in Scotland that inspired poet Robert Burns. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 01:30 - 02:00
2/8. Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker's predecessor decides to publish his memoirs, the PM tries to suppress a chapter in which he appears unfavourably. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 02:00 - 02:30
3/8. Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker discovers the French are planning some dirty tricks to get political advantage, the PM turns the tables on them. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 02:30 - 03:00
1/6. Archaeologist Julian Richards visits a team working on one of the most impressive Anglo-Saxon graveyards ever discovered, on a US air force base in Suffolk. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 03:00 - 03:50
4/6. A letter informs Robert that his Uncle Albert has been found dead from an apparent suicide. Hetty finds the circumstances suspicious and begins to suspect witchcraft was involved. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 03:50 - 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 - 21:05
Inside Classical. Sir Stephen Hough plays Grieg's Piano Concerto at a concert for the orchestra's birthday. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 21:05 - 22:05
Experts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry, an artefact which, despite its fame, has remained shrouded in mystery. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 22:05 - 23:50
The 1987 adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play explores the hypocrisy of middle-class Victorian society. Also in HD. [S]
Sunday 23:50 - 00:50
From 1964, a documentary about the sixty-second year in the life of the great Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen. Also in HD. [S]
Mon Jan 26
Monday 00:50 - 01:55
Who is the real monster? Robert Louis Stevenson's defining gothic horror in all its glory. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 01:55 - 02:55
Nicholas Crane unravels the tale of Sir Hugh Munro, whose exploration of the wild Scottish peaks little more than a century ago began a modern mountaineering obsession. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Monday 02:55 - 03:55
Experts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry, an artefact which, despite its fame, has remained shrouded in mystery. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 03:55 - 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 - 20:00
2/6. In China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
2/3. Samira Ahmed reveals how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Monday 21:00 - 21:30
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Jenny Agutter and Tim Rice take on Patrick Campbell, Sinead Cusak and Nigel Dempster in a game of word definitions and deceptions. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 21:30 - 22:00
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to test their musical wits against Camilla Jessel, Robin Ray and Edward Boyle. With guest musician Mitsuko Uchida. Also in HD. [S]
Monday 22:00 - 23:00
8/17. Astronaut Tim Peake's video diary of the two years leading up to his arrival at the International Space Station in December 2015. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Monday 23:00 - 00:30
Using dramatic reconstruction, declassified cockpit audio recorded by the astronauts themselves and film archive, this is the untold story of the first moon landing. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tue Jan 27
Tuesday 00:30 - 01:10
First transmitted in 1966, Horizon reports from the spacecraft centre in Houston, Texas. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 01:10 - 01:40
Joseph Cooper invites viewers to test their musical wits against Camilla Jessel, Robin Ray and Edward Boyle. With guest musician Mitsuko Uchida. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 01:40 - 02:40
8/17. Astronaut Tim Peake's video diary of the two years leading up to his arrival at the International Space Station in December 2015. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tuesday 02:40 - 03:40
2/3. Samira Ahmed reveals how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
Tuesday 03:40 - 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 - 19:30
4/15. Starting in Wakefield, Michael visits the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00
4/6. Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker Alfred Wainwright. Here she climbs Helm Crag, defined by the rock formations at its summit nicknamed the Lion and the Lamb. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30
4/8. Classic sitcom. When a scandal breaks in the City, Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey cannot agree on who should be the new governor of the Bank of England. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00
5/8. Classic political sitcom. Jim Hacker meets a local councillor who has radical ideas about local government. The PM likes what he hears, unlike Sir Humphrey. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
Thomas Cromwell is revealed as a revolutionary who laid the foundations of modern Britain. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tuesday 22:00 - 22:30
Sir Andrew Motion discovers an unpublished poem by Philip Larkin when he visits Hull to meet one of the poet's ex-lovers, Betty Mackereth, speaking of her love for the first time. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 22:30 - 00:25
1/2. Ken Burns recounts the collision between two opposing views of the natural world. Also in HD. [S]