BBC Four HD SkyTV

The famous Australian opera singer Joan Sutherland, introduced and accompanied by Gerald Moore. [S]

1/3. How modern-day Sydney was the first battleground of the frontier wars. Contains some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD]

2/3. How the growing number of European arrivals in Tasmania saw the death count grow, too. Contains some violence and some upsetting scenes. [S,AD] [HD]

3/3. Northern Australia becomes the final frontier as settler expansion accelerates. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]

1/6. Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman. [S,AD] [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

3/6. Dan Cruickshank explores stories from ancient Egypt. He travels the Nile in search of the truth about Akhenaten, the most radical pharaoh ever to rule Egypt. [S,AD]

4/6. Dan Cruickshank explores stories from ancient Egypt. He discovers the techniques that the Egyptians used to make their pyramids, temples and mummies eternal. [S,AD]

2/3. Alastair Sooke picks treasures from Ancient Egyptian art's most opulent and glittering moment, and explores architectural wonders, exquisite tombs and a lost city. [S] [HD]

Archaeological documentary. Having used satellites to discover cities, temples and pyramids beneath the sands, Dr Sarah Parcak heads to Egypt to find out if they are really there. [S,AD] [HD]

The moving story of how the friendships forged at Windermere became a lifeline. Contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes. [S,AD] [HD]