2026-02-04 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 Great British Railway Journeys 7/15. Michael Portillo continues his railway exploration of the postwar Britain of his youth on a journey from London to Cambridge, starting at South Bank. [S,AD] [HD] 04:30 Coastal Path 1/5. Explorer Paul Rose sets off on the walk of a lifetime - 630 miles of the South West Coast Path, discovering wildlife, wild traditions and wild adventure along the way. [S] [HD] 05:00 Yes, Prime Minister 6/8. Classic political sitcom. Jim Hacker faces embarrassment when Sir Humphrey tells a bigwig friend in the arts that the government is planning to cut grants. [S] 05:30 Yes, Prime Minister 7/8. Jim Hacker decides to abolish the Department of Education and Science to reduce bureaucracy and save money, giving cash directly to schools. Sir Humphrey, of course, is appalled. [S] 06:00 Queen Elizabeth I: A Timewatch Guide 3/4. Using 60 years of BBC archive, Vanessa Collingridge examines the life of Elizabeth Tudor. [S,AD] [HD] 07:00 Price of Gold - Storyville A Storyville documentary that revisits the 1994 scandal that embroiled competing US Olympic figure skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. [S] [HD] 08:15 The Great American Buffalo 2/2. By the late 1880s, the buffalo teeter on the brink of extinction. [S] [HD] 10:10 Great British Railway Journeys 7/15. Michael Portillo continues his railway exploration of the postwar Britain of his youth on a journey from London to Cambridge, starting at South Bank. [S,AD] [HD] 10:40 Coastal Path 1/5. Explorer Paul Rose sets off on the walk of a lifetime - 630 miles of the South West Coast Path, discovering wildlife, wild traditions and wild adventure along the way. [S] [HD] 11:10 Wild China 3/6. Series about the creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes. This episode looks at the remote Tibetan Plateau, home to chiru antelopes, wild yaks and bears. [S,AD,SL] [HD] 12:10 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 14:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 20:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-02-05 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 Great British Railway Journeys 8/15. Michael Portillo ventures deep underground onto London's newest railway: the Elizabeth Line. He travels across London before transferring to the Epping Ongar Heritage Railway. [S,AD] [HD] 04:30 Coastal Path 2/5. Five-part series in which explorer Paul Rose walks the South West Coast Path. Here, he explores the rugged north Cornish coast and takes a grand tour of Tintagel Castle. [S] [HD] 05:00 Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time 2/4. Brian Cox looks at our attempts to discover whether we are alone in the universe. [S,AD] [HD] 06:00 Tribe 2/6. Explorer Bruce Parry travels to the frozen tundra of Northern Siberia, spending a month with a brigade of Nenet reindeer herders during their winter migration. [S,AD] 07:00 Smiley's People 5/6. Seminal 1982 spy drama series. Smiley is hot on the trail leading to Karla but must make the ultimate sacrifice - cutting off his wife Ann. [S] 08:00 Smiley's People 6/6. Seminal 1980s spy drama series. The final confrontation between Smiley and Karla takes place. But in this game there are no victors, only losers. [S] 09:00 Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers:... ...Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes. 3/3. How the spy novel allows readers to engage with big questions about the human condition. [S,AD] [HD] 10:00 Great British Railway Journeys 8/15. Michael Portillo ventures deep underground onto London's newest railway: the Elizabeth Line. He travels across London before transferring to the Epping Ongar Heritage Railway. [S,AD] [HD] 10:30 Tribe 2/6. Explorer Bruce Parry travels to the frozen tundra of Northern Siberia, spending a month with a brigade of Nenet reindeer herders during their winter migration. [S,AD] 11:30 Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time 2/4. Brian Cox looks at our attempts to discover whether we are alone in the universe. [S,AD,SL] [HD] 12:30 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 14:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 20:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-02-06 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 Great British Railway Journeys 9/15. Michael Portillo continues his rail exploration of the east of England. [S,AD] [HD] 04:30 Coastal Path 3/5. Paul Rose walks the South West Coast Path. Here, he explores the spectacular South Cornwall coastline, where he discovers one of the world's finest stages at the Minack Theatre. [S] [HD] 05:00 The Man Who Would Be King Colourful, historical epic in which two British soldiers (Sean Connery and Michael Caine) in colonial India venture to uncharted realms in search of wealth and power. Deals with adult themes. [S] [HD] 07:05 Sean Connery: Talking Pictures A look at the life of Sean Connery, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms. [S] 07:50 A Bridge Too Far The Allies have a daring plan to stop World War II by the end of 1944, called Operation Market Garden. Could it work? Or are they going a bridge too far? Contains some strong language. [1977] [S] [HD] 10:40 Great British Railway Journeys 9/15. Michael Portillo continues his rail exploration of the east of England. [S,AD] [HD] 11:10 Brian Cox: Seven Days on Mars With unique access to Nasa, Brian Cox follows Perseverance rover's search for life on Mars during a critical seven-day period as it undertakes an epic journey across the red planet. [S,AD,SL] [HD] 12:40 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 14:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 20:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-02-07 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 TOTP: 1999 Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 March 1999 and featuring Steps, The Beautiful South, Roxette, Travis, REM, Manic Street Preachers and Boyzone. [S] 04:30 TOTP: 1999 Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 March 1999 and featuring Andy Williams, Kele Le Roc, Steps, Whitney Houston, Tina Cousins and B*Witched. [S] 05:00 TOTP: 1978 Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring Tonight, Baccara, Brotherhood of Man, ELO, Lulu, Yellow Dog, Dusty Springfield, The Stranglers, David Castle and Legs & Co. [S] 05:30 TOTP: 1989 Mike Read and Sybil Ruscoe present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 February 1989 and featuring Rick Astley, Texas, Michael Ball, Bobby Brown and Morrissey. [S] 06:00 TOTP: 1976 Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme featuring The Glitter Band, New Edition, JJ Barrie, Our Kid, Cliff Richard, Mud, Thin Lizzy, Dolly Parton and The Rolling Stones. [S] 06:35 TOTP: 1976 Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, featuring The Surprise Sisters, The Real Thing, Lee Garrett, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Flintlock, Osibisa and The Wurzels. [S] 07:15 Nana Mouskouri at the BBC A vintage collection of Nana Mouskouri's performances from the BBC archive, including her entry in the 1963 Eurovision Song Contest and musical collaborations. [S] 08:15 Nana Mouskouri with Demis... ...Roussos, The King's Singers and James Galway. Nana Mouskouri is joined by Demis Roussos, The King's Singers and James Galway. [S] 09:00 Presenting Nana Mouskouri International Greek singing star Nana Mouskouri performs a selection of songs, accompanied by her backing group, The Athenians. [S] 09:30 Nana Mouskouri - Show of the Week Nana Mouskouri and her backing group The Athenians are joined by special guests Olivia Newton-John, Calchakis and The King's Singers in a programme first broadcast in 1974. [S] 10:20 Nana Mouskouri with Wayne... ...Sleep, The Spinners and Morris Albert. Nana Mouskouri presents her own special kind of music and is joined by guests Morris Albert, The Spinners and Wayne Sleep. [S] 11:05 TOTP: 1999 Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 March 1999 and featuring Steps, The Beautiful South, Roxette, Travis, REM, Manic Street Preachers and Boyzone. [S] 11:35 TOTP: 1999 Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 March 1999 and featuring Andy Williams, Kele Le Roc, Steps, Whitney Houston, Tina Cousins and B*Witched. [S] 12:05 TOTP: 1978 Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, featuring Tonight, Baccara, Brotherhood of Man, ELO, Lulu, Yellow Dog, Dusty Springfield, The Stranglers, David Castle and Legs & Co. [S] 12:35 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 14:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 20:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-02-08 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 Meet the Ancestors 3/6. Archaeologist Julian Richards follows the scientific trail of the skeletons of a woman and three young children uncovered at a Stone Age temple in Dorset. [S] 04:30 Ulster in Focus: The Glens of Antrim Tony McAuley narrates a programme celebrating the culture, history and outstanding natural beauty of the Antrim Glens. [S] 04:50 The Good Old Days Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old-time music hall programme, first broadcast on 3 February 1977. With Barbara Windsor, Norman Collier, Valerie Masterson and Jan Hunt. [S] 05:30 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates 6/6. An old friend gives Hetty her most baffling case yet. If she fails, a young woman will lose her baby and go to jail. [S] 06:20 Crossing A retired Georgian teacher crosses the border into Turkey in search of her missing niece. Contains strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. [2024] [S] [HD] 08:00 Parkinson: The Interviews - Alec Guinness Michael Parkinson pays tribute to one of the world's finest actors. Alec Guinness talks about actors James Dean and Grace Kelly, playwright Alan Bennett and poet TS Eliot. [S] 08:40 Yes, Prime Minister 6/8. Classic political sitcom. Jim Hacker faces embarrassment when Sir Humphrey tells a bigwig friend in the arts that the government is planning to cut grants. [S]