2026-01-23 04:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 12:00 Great British Railway Journeys 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. [S,AD] [HD] 12:30 Wainwright Walks 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. [S,AD] 13:00 The Stuarts in Exile 2/2. Dr Clare Jackson reveals why so many law-abiding Scots and English were prepared to support the catholic Stuarts. [S] [HD] 14:00 Wogan Terry Wogan is joined by dancer and actress Moira Shearer, choreographer Gillian Lynne, film director James Ivory, actress Hayley Mills and singer Kit Harvey. [S] 14:40 Moira Shearer - The Reluctant Star: ArtWorks Scotland The life of Scotland's acclaimed ballerina, best known for the film classic The Red Shoes. [S] 15:10 The Red Shoes Drama about a young ballerina torn between two creative but possessive men - one a struggling composer, the other an autocratic impresario. [1948] [S,AD] 17:20 The Elephant Man An ambitious surgeon encounters a disfigured sideshow freak and takes him under his wing. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [1980] [S,AD] [HD] 19:20 The Stuarts in Exile 2/2. Dr Clare Jackson reveals why so many law-abiding Scots and English were prepared to support the catholic Stuarts. [S,SL] [HD] 20:20 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 22:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-01-24 04:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 12:00 TOTP: 1999 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. [S] 12:30 TOTP: 1999 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. [S] 13:00 TOTP: 1981 Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie. [S] 13:30 TOTP: 1992 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. [S] 14:00 TOTP: 1976 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. [S] 14:40 TOTP: 1976 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. [S] 15:20 Carole King and James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name A look at the songwriting partnership of legendary artists Carole King and James Taylor, with performances of some of their classic songs. [S] [HD] 16:55 Carole King: In Concert 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. [S] 17:25 James Taylor: In Concert Music concert from 1971 featuring American singer-songwriter James Taylor, with a special guest appearance by Carole King. [S] 18:10 Carole King: Home Again - Live in Central Park Carole King's previously unseen homecoming concert in New York City's Central Park in 1973. [S] [HD] 19:30 Carole King and Her Songs at the BBC A celebration of Carole King, featuring performances from her and other great artists. [S] [HD] 20:30 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 22:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-01-25 04:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 12:00 Meet the Ancestors 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. [S] 12:30 The Flying Gardener Chris Beardshaw visits Hampshire to find out the best way to get summer colour into the garden. [S] 12:50 The Good Old Days 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. [S] 13:35 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates 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. [S] 14:25 Blackshore 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. [S,AD] [HD] 15:20 Blackshore 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... [S,AD] [HD] 16:10 Angelou on Burns Writer and poet Maya Angelou goes on a pilgrimage to Burns Country in Scotland. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]