BBC Four HD SkyTV

Leslie Mitchell traces the origins of television, from the beginning of the 20th century to the first outside broadcast - the coronation of George VI in 1937. [S]

Dan Cruickshank presents a documentary revealing the story of the Dalai Lama, his secret Himalayan kingdom and his exile, using eyewitness accounts and colour archive footage. [S]

1/15. Michael Portillo strikes out to explore the Britain of his youth, starting at Preston's Fulwood Barracks and heading across to Bury Bolton Street station in Greater Manchester. [S,AD] [HD]

1/6. Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She sets off to climb Helvellyn via the fearsome ridge of Striding Edge. [S,AD] [HD]

Profile of John Logie Baird, the man who invented television, concentrating on how his dedication and drive made his achievements possible, presented by his son, Malcolm. [S]

1/6. The hills of Guilin and the fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China. [S,AD,SL]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

2/15. Michael celebrates new beginnings for the nation in the years after the Second World War. [S,AD] [HD]

2/6. Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She visits Derwent Water and Keswick to tackle the climb of Catbells. [S,AD] [HD]

An attempt to prove whether there is any truth behind the legend of the Bermuda Triangle. [S,AD]

Fiona Bruce traces the story of the love between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, meeting HRH Prince Charles and visiting the royal palaces that the couple made their own. (2010). [S,AD]

1/6. Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Two seemingly unconnected events summon master spy George Smiley from retirement. [S]

2/6. Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Lacon's instructions to Smiley are specific, but Vladimir had two proofs and was bringing them with him. [S]