Today 02:25 - 03:10
A bank holiday celebration of the history of the British seaside holiday experience. Also in HD. [S]
9: BBC FOUR
Sun Aug 30
Today 03:10 - 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 - 20:00
Documentary featuring home movies of the diehard enthusiasts and boat owners who helped to save the inland waterways for the nation and create a second golden age of the canals. Also in HD. [S]
Today 20:00 - 22:00
The world's greatest classical music festival celebrates this year's future masterpieces. Presented by Tom Service, expect bold compositions and illustrious orchestral pieces. Also in HD. [S]
Today 22:00 - 22:15
.. Absurd Person Singular. Maureen Lipman looks back on the filming of the 1985 TV adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn's Absurd Person Singular. Also in HD. [S]
Today 22:15 - 00:10
Three couples meet on three separate Christmas Eves in their three respective kitchens. Classic comedy drama, with a sting in the tail, by Alan Ayckbourn. Deals with adult themes. Also in HD. [S]
Mon Aug 31
Tomorrow 00:10 - 00:40
Bernard Levin interviews playwright and director Alan Ayckbourn. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 00:40 - 02:40
The world's greatest classical music festival celebrates this year's future masterpieces. Presented by Tom Service, expect bold compositions and illustrious orchestral pieces. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 02:40 - 03:40
Documentary featuring home movies of the diehard enthusiasts and boat owners who helped to save the inland waterways for the nation and create a second golden age of the canals. Also in HD. [S,SL]
Tomorrow 03:40 - 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 - 19:45
7/10. Tim Dunn rides up Yr Wyddfa's (Snowdon's) railway to visit the summit station and discovers how a glass structure envelopes Strasbourg's 19th-century station. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:00
Chris Beardshaw visits Britain's most inspirational gardens. He meets an enthusiastic group of organic farmers in Kent and helps a family trying to grow their own produce. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
2/3. Richard Miles shows how 18th- and 19th-century discoveries overturned ideas of when and where civilisation began as empires competed to own the past. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30
Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from City University. Specialist subjects include Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Sir Francis Drake and lady members of the House of Commons. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00
Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Elizabeth Knight and Patrick Lichfield face Arthur Marshall, Anna Ford and Derek Jacobi in the panel game of word definitions and deceptions. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:20
Film following renowned Vermeer expert Gregor Weber as he explores the latest techniques and new discoveries that are bringing us closer to understanding Vermeer and how he worked. Also in HD. [S]
Tomorrow 23:20 - 00:20
Documentary looking into what killed King Tutankhamun, the boy pharaoh. Dallas Campbell reveals new scientific research and carries out unique experiments to get to the truth. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tue Sep 01
Tuesday 00:20 - 01:20
1/3. James Fox uses art to chart humankind's earliest attempts to gain control over nature. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 01:20 - 01:35
Chris Beardshaw visits Britain's most inspirational gardens. He meets an enthusiastic group of organic farmers in Kent and helps a family trying to grow their own produce. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 01:35 - 02:50
Film following renowned Vermeer expert Gregor Weber as he explores the latest techniques and new discoveries that are bringing us closer to understanding Vermeer and how he worked. Also in HD. [S]
Tuesday 02:50 - 03:50
2/3. Richard Miles shows how 18th- and 19th-century discoveries overturned ideas of when and where civilisation began as empires competed to own the past. Also in HD. [S,SL]
Tuesday 03:50 - 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 - 19:40
8/10. Tim Dunn visits the former HQ of London Underground, 55 Broadway. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 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]
Tuesday 22:00 - 23:00
3/3. How the colour boom and digital revolution have shaped modern British photography. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Tuesday 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
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 01:20 - 02:20
3/3. How the colour boom and digital revolution have shaped modern British photography. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 03:20 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Wednesday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm.
Wednesday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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]
Wednesday 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 has died in an arson attack at one of the Pentecostal movement's parish halls. When Alex and Josef arrive, she discovers that the other pastor is someone from her past. 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]