BBC Four HD In the last of the series, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. 2026-10-27 How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians. 2026-10-27 Told through the experiences of its native species, this is the moving story of the changing fortunes of New Zealand's wildlife since humans first arrived. 2026-10-27 Programmes start at 7.00pm. 2026-10-27 2026-10-27 2026-10-27 2026-10-27 Programmes start at 7.00pm. 2026-10-27 What makes sharks built for speed? How do snakes move without limbs? How do sugar gliders fly without feathers? The answers all lie in their skin. 2026-10-27 Rugby legend Gareth and wife Maureen visit their top family holiday spot, St Davids. 2026-10-27 Stately sitcom. Audrey upbraids Richard for not sponsoring a charity event in aid of a new scout hut. 2026-10-27 Sitcom. Hyacinth has decided that, instead of her usual gift to Richard of slippers, he should receive skis instead. Richard, however, has no intention of taking up the sport. 2026-10-27 Documentary series. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. 2026-10-27 The remarkable story of the Harlem photographer, activist and cultural pioneer Kwame Brathwaite, whose work helped define the Black Is Beautiful movement. 2026-10-27 Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the story of how we went from thinking we were close to a complete understanding of the universe to realising we had seen almost none of it. 2026-10-27