BBC Four HD
Wainwright Walks
Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker Alfred Wainwright. She faces Scafell Pike, England's highest peak, and must reach the 978m summit before darkness falls.
2026-08-14
Operation Mincemeat
Using original witnesses, Ben Macintyre recreates the remarkable story of how one brilliant team, and one dead tramp, pulled off a deception which changed the course of WWII.
2026-08-14
Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson explores the remains of a lost harbour in Port Carlisle, a once-thriving port that hoped to rival Liverpool.
2026-08-14
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2026-08-14
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2026-08-14
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2026-08-14
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2026-08-14
Beethoven's Seventh at the Proms
Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in its first Proms appearance for more than two decades, pairing Beethoven with Gabriela Ortiz's urgent Revolucion diamantina.
2026-08-14
TOTP: 2000
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 March 2000 and featuring Geri Halliwell, Tom Jones and Stereophonics, Five, Lene Marlin, Barbara Tucker, Moby and Lulu.
2026-08-14
TOTP: 2000
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 March 2000 and featuring Chicane feat Bryan Adams, Macy Gray, Dr Dre feat Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, No Doubt and Geri Halliwell.
2026-08-14
TOTP: 1985
Peter Powell and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 August 1985. Featuring UB40 with Chrissie Hynde, Madonna, The Cars, Kate Bush and Billy Idol.
2026-08-14
TOTP: 1986
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 August 1986. Featuring It Bites, Lionel Richie, Anita Dobson, Phil Fearon and Chris De Burgh.
2026-08-14
Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC
Smash hits from 60 years of great cover versions in performance from the BBC TV archive, featuring Alexandra Burke, The Moody Blues, Soft Cell, Mariah Carey, UB40 and many more.
2026-08-14
Ultimate Cover Versions at the BBC
It's time for a return trip through the best of the BBC's music archives, celebrating more of the songs that are so good, other artists haven't be able to resist recording their own versions.
2026-08-14
TOTP: 2000
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 March 2000 and featuring Geri Halliwell, Tom Jones and Stereophonics, Five, Lene Marlin, Barbara Tucker, Moby and Lulu.
2026-08-15
TOTP: 2000
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 March 2000 and featuring Chicane feat Bryan Adams, Macy Gray, Dr Dre feat Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, No Doubt and Geri Halliwell.
2026-08-15
TOTP: 1985
Peter Powell and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 August 1985. Featuring UB40 with Chrissie Hynde, Madonna, The Cars, Kate Bush and Billy Idol.
2026-08-15
TOTP: 1986
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 August 1986. Featuring It Bites, Lionel Richie, Anita Dobson, Phil Fearon and Chris De Burgh.
2026-08-15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
2026-08-15
..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-08-15
..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-08-15
..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-08-15
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
2026-08-15
Africa's Lion Kings
A pride of lions has rewritten the rules - they have learnt to take down elephants.
2026-08-15
Life on Earth
Mammals have proved to be one of the most adaptable products of evolution. David Attenborough looks at their evolution from reptiles 200 million years ago.
2026-08-15
Voyages of Discovery
Paul Rose tells the story of the USS Squalus, stranded on the bottom of the Atlantic in 1939 and the first time anyone had been saved from a stricken submarine.
2026-08-15
Kabul
Kabul, August 2021. As American troops withdraw, the Taliban return. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes.
2026-08-15
Kabul
The Nazany family scatters, with Zarah and Fazal on the run, while Amina remains torn. Contains some strong language.
2026-08-15
To the Manor Born
Audrey moves out of Grantleigh Manor. Her hopes of seeing the estate run along old lines are dashed when she discovers the new owner's background.
2026-08-15
Keeping Up Appearances
Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into a Frosticle executive with the help of a chukka of golf.
2026-08-15
Bouffants, Beehives and Bobs: The Hairdos that Made Britain
A look back at the iconic hairdos of British men and women over the past 60 years.
2026-08-15
Life on Earth
Mammals have proved to be one of the most adaptable products of evolution. David Attenborough looks at their evolution from reptiles 200 million years ago.
2026-08-15