2026-04-08 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age 1/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power. [S] 04:30 Canal Boat Diaries 1/5. Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Derbyshire. [S] [HD] 05:00 Keeping Up Appearances 2/10. After listening to Emmet's piano playing from her garden, Hyacinth receives a phone call from Mrs Fortescue asking for a lift into town. [S] 05:30 Sorry! 6/6. Sitcom about a middle-aged bachelor living with his parents. Timothy's sister Muriel comes to stay and tries to persuade him to go home with her. [S] 06:00 A History of Britain by Simon Schama 6/7. Simon Schama tells the story of the Reformation, from Henry VIII's love for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary's unsuccessful attempt to return England to Catholicism. [S,AD] 07:00 André Is an Idiot - Storyville A Storyville documentary that follows André, who, despite receiving a terminal diagnosis, is determined to die with humour, curiosity and defiance. Contains strong language. [S] [HD] 08:25 Hunt for the Oldest DNA Film following a team of scientists in their dramatic quest to recover DNA that is millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age. [2024] [S] [HD] 09:25 Seven Worlds, One Planet 6/7. North America - a land of change where pioneering animals make the most of surprising opportunities. [S,AD] [HD] 10:25 Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age 1/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power. [S] 10:50 Canal Boat Diaries 1/5. Life on board a narrowboat with Robbie Cumming. Robbie tackles a propeller problem and tricky locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Derbyshire. [S] [HD] 11:20 Art That Made Us 1/8. Contemporary artists encounter artworks from a period once known as the 'dark' ages. Contains some strong language. [S,AD,SL] [HD] 12:20 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 14:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 20:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-04-09 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age 2/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry. [S] 04:30 Canal Boat Diaries 2/5. Life on England's waterways with Robbie Cumming. A low canal tunnel in Staffordshire proves a problem, and Robbie helps out a stranded boater. [S] [HD] 05:00 The Mystery of the Desert Kites Documentary following an international team of archaeologists and researchers as they explore the extraordinary groups of megastructures that stretch across the Arabian desert. [S] [HD] 06:00 Building Britain's Biggest Nuclear Power Station 1/2. Following the challenges involved in building the nuclear power station Hinkley Point C. [S,AD] [HD] 07:00 This Life 7/11. Anna has a one-night stand, but discovers that there's no such thing as casual sex. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. [S] 07:40 This Life 8/11. Milly is losing patience with Egg's novel-writing career. Meanwhile, Anna stirs up trouble at chambers when she tries to liven up the boss's party. Contains some strong language. [S] 08:20 Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story 2/3. A look at cases that were solved by examining the smallest traces of forensic evidence. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD] 09:20 Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age 2/6. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry. [S] 09:50 Canal Boat Diaries 2/5. Life on England's waterways with Robbie Cumming. A low canal tunnel in Staffordshire proves a problem, and Robbie helps out a stranded boater. [S] [HD] 10:20 The Mystery of the Desert Kites Documentary following an international team of archaeologists and researchers as they explore the extraordinary groups of megastructures that stretch across the Arabian desert. [S] [HD] 11:20 Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story 2/3. A look at cases that were solved by examining the smallest traces of forensic evidence. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD,SL] 12:20 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 14:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 20:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-04-10 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age 3/6. Fred traces the development of the production of iron and steel, beginning his journey at Ironbridge. Travelling throughout Britain, he concludes his journey in Sheffield, the home of steel. [S] 04:30 Canal Boat Diaries 3/5. The reality of life afloat with Robbie Cumming. A fallen tree and a leaking lock pound hamper Robbie's journey across the Pennines. [S] [HD] 05:00 Brideshead Revisited Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode) recalls his involvement with the aristocratic Flyte family. Deals with adult themes. [2008] [S,AD] [HD] 07:05 Evelyn Waugh - Face to Face A rare glimpse into the life and temperament of one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century - Evelyn Waugh interviewed by John Freeman in 1960. [S] 07:30 Helen Mirren Remembers... Gosford Park Helen Mirren looks back on her role in Robert Altman's acclaimed and multi-award-winning 2001 film Gosford Park, written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. [S] [HD] 07:50 Gosford Park A shooting party at a country mansion in the 1930s turns into a murder mystery. Contains some strong language. [2001] [S,AD] [HD] 10:00 Hunt for the Oldest DNA Film following a team of scientists in their dramatic quest to recover DNA that is millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age. [2024] [S] [HD] 11:05 Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age 3/6. Fred traces the development of the production of iron and steel, beginning his journey at Ironbridge. Travelling throughout Britain, he concludes his journey in Sheffield, the home of steel. [S] 11:35 Building Britain's Biggest Nuclear Power Station 1/2. Following the challenges involved in building the nuclear power station Hinkley Point C. [S,AD,SL] [HD] 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
2026-04-11 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 TOTP: 1999 Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 August 1999 and featuring Texas, Supergrass, Alice Deejay and Geri Halliwell. [S] 04:45 TOTP: 1999 Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, featuring Shaft, Geri Halliwell, Ocean Colour Scene, Another Level feat TQ, Moloko, A*Teens, Stereophonics and Lou Bega. [S] 05:15 TOTP: 1986 Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1986. Featuring Big Audio Dynamite, George Michael, a-ha, The Real Thing and Falco. [S] 05:45 TOTP: 1991 Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1991 and featuring The Wonder Stuff, Mike + The Mechanics and Dannii Minogue. [S] 06:15 Shania Twain at the BBC A collection of Shania Twain's biggest moments from the BBC archives, including Still the One, That Don't Impress Me Much and Man! I Feel Like a Woman! [S] [HD] 07:00 Reel Stories: Shania Twain Shania Twain sits down with Dermot O'Leary and looks back at the highs and lows of a life and career full of loss and challenges but defined by recovery and triumph. [S] [HD] 07:45 Shania Twain at Glastonbury 2024 Jo Whiley is live from Worthy Farm to introduce the 2024 Glastonbury Festival legend, queen of country pop Shania Twain. Contains scenes of flashing images. [S] [HD] 09:05 TOTP: 1999 Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 August 1999 and featuring Texas, Supergrass, Alice Deejay and Geri Halliwell. [S] 09:50 TOTP: 1999 Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, featuring Shaft, Geri Halliwell, Ocean Colour Scene, Another Level feat TQ, Moloko, A*Teens, Stereophonics and Lou Bega. [S] 10:20 TOTP: 1986 Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 April 1986. Featuring Big Audio Dynamite, George Michael, a-ha, The Real Thing and Falco. [S] 10:50 TOTP: 1991 Anthea Turner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1991 and featuring The Wonder Stuff, Mike + The Mechanics and Dannii Minogue. [S] 11:20 Shania Twain at the BBC A collection of Shania Twain's biggest moments from the BBC archives, including Still the One, That Don't Impress Me Much and Man! I Feel Like a Woman! [S] [HD] 12:05 Reel Stories: Shania Twain Shania Twain sits down with Dermot O'Leary and looks back at the highs and lows of a life and career full of loss and challenges but defined by recovery and triumph. [S] [HD] 12:50 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 14:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 20:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-04-12 02:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 03:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 04:00 The Great British Year 2/4. Documentary showing Britain's changing look over the course of a year. Spring arrives, and with it comes the start of an epic race for life where timing is everything. [S,AD] [HD] 05:00 The Good Old Days Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme from the City Varieties Theatre. Guests include Georgia Brown, Barry Cryer, Katinka Seiner, John Inman and Barry Howard. [S] 05:45 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates 3/9. Drama series, based on characters from the novel by David Cook, about a 60-year-old private detective. Hetty faces danger when she tries to track down a gang. [S] 06:35 Hidden Assets 5/6. CAB intensify their probe and raid haulage company KYV. The operation deepens suspicions about KYV's role. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD] 07:25 Hidden Assets 6/6. Personal stakes rise for Claire, while Niamh faces devastating consequences as the case reaches its climax. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD] 08:15 Parkinson Michael Parkinson in conversation with Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian Lloyd Webber and more. [S]