2026-09-01 03:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 04:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 05:00 The Architecture the Railways Built 7/10. Tim Dunn rides up Yr Wyddfa's (Snowdon's) railway to visit the summit station and discovers how a glass structure envelopes Strasbourg's 19th-century station. [S,AD] [HD] 05:45 The Flying Gardener Chris Beardshaw visits Britain's most inspirational gardens. He meets an enthusiastic group of organic farmers in Kent and helps a family trying to grow their own produce. [S] 06:00 Archaeology: A Secret History 2/3. Richard Miles shows how 18th- and 19th-century discoveries overturned ideas of when and where civilisation began as empires competed to own the past. [S] [HD] 07:00 Mastermind: 1977 Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from City University. Specialist subjects include Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Sir Francis Drake and lady members of the House of Commons. [S] 07:30 Call My Bluff Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Elizabeth Knight and Patrick Lichfield face Arthur Marshall, Anna Ford and Derek Jacobi in the panel game of word definitions and deceptions. [S] 08:00 Close to Vermeer Film following renowned Vermeer expert Gregor Weber as he explores the latest techniques and new discoveries that are bringing us closer to understanding Vermeer and how he worked. [S] [HD] 09:20 Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered Documentary looking into what killed King Tutankhamun, the boy pharaoh. Dallas Campbell reveals new scientific research and carries out unique experiments to get to the truth. [S,AD] [HD] 10:20 Nature and Us: A History through Art 1/3. James Fox uses art to chart humankind's earliest attempts to gain control over nature. [S] [HD] 11:20 The Flying Gardener Chris Beardshaw visits Britain's most inspirational gardens. He meets an enthusiastic group of organic farmers in Kent and helps a family trying to grow their own produce. [S] 11:35 Close to Vermeer Film following renowned Vermeer expert Gregor Weber as he explores the latest techniques and new discoveries that are bringing us closer to understanding Vermeer and how he worked. [S] [HD] 12:50 Archaeology: A Secret History 2/3. Richard Miles shows how 18th- and 19th-century discoveries overturned ideas of when and where civilisation began as empires competed to own the past. [S,SL] 13:50 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 15:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 21:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-09-02 03:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 04:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 05:00 The Architecture the Railways Built 8/10. Tim Dunn visits the former HQ of London Underground, 55 Broadway, which was the capital's first skyscraper, and sees the timber-framed Barmouth Bridge in north Wales. [S,AD] [HD] 05:40 The Flying Gardener Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. This time he is in Devon to help Carol Cooper and her husband Stephen develop a spring woodland garden. [S] 06:00 To the Manor Born 5/8. Sitcom. DeVere hosts the traditional hunt ball but asks Marjory to organise it instead of Audrey, who in turn arranges an exquisite revenge. [S] 06:30 Keeping Up Appearances 4/7. Sitcom. Hyacinth volunteers to meet a special guest for the ladies' luncheon club, a retired commodore. It is a task that puts Hyacinth in a compromising position. [S] 07:00 How the Celts Saved Britain 2/2. Dan Snow reveals how the Irish saved Britain from cultural oblivion in the Dark Ages, as missionaries brought literacy and technology to Scotland and England. [S,AD] 08:00 Britain in Focus: A Photographic History 3/3. How the colour boom and digital revolution have shaped modern British photography. [S,AD] [HD] 09:00 I Am Martin Parr Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century. [S,AD] [HD] 10:05 The Brits Who Designed the Modern World Brenda Emmanus meets and profiles ten great living British designers, to find out what inspires them and explore how they have responded to society's evolving tastes. [S] [HD] 11:05 The Flying Gardener Chris Beardshaw visits inspirational gardens by helicopter. This time he is in Devon to help Carol Cooper and her husband Stephen develop a spring woodland garden. [S] 11:20 Britain in Focus: A Photographic History 3/3. How the colour boom and digital revolution have shaped modern British photography. [S,AD] [HD] 12:20 How the Celts Saved Britain 2/2. Dan Snow reveals how the Irish saved Britain from cultural oblivion in the Dark Ages, as missionaries brought literacy and technology to Scotland and England. [S,AD] 13:20 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 15:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 21:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-09-03 03:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 04:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 05:00 Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain 1/6. Fred takes a look at the 11th-century building programme undertaken by the Normans, which resulted in mighty fortress cathedrals like Ely and Peterborough. [S,AD] 05:30 Villages by the Sea 7/10. Ben Robinson travels to Seaton Sluice, home to the notorious Delaval family and the site of a past bottle works that shaped the village. [S] [HD] 06:00 Rome: A History of the Eternal City 3/3. Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today. [S,AD] [HD] 07:00 Rome's Invisible City In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world. [S,AD] [HD] 08:00 I, Claudius 11/12. Convinced of Messalina's devotion, Claudius is totally unaware that she is deceiving him. Deals with adult themes. [S] 08:50 I, Claudius 12/12. Acclaimed historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors. Almost at the end of Claudius's family history, his thoughts turn to the future of Rome. [S] 09:45 The Australian Wars 3/3. Northern Australia becomes the final frontier as settler expansion accelerates. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD] 10:45 Rome's Invisible City In his favourite city, Alexander Armstrong explores the secret underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world. [S,AD] [HD] 11:45 Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain 1/6. Fred takes a look at the 11th-century building programme undertaken by the Normans, which resulted in mighty fortress cathedrals like Ely and Peterborough. [S,AD] 12:15 Villages by the Sea 7/10. Ben Robinson travels to Seaton Sluice, home to the notorious Delaval family and the site of a past bottle works that shaped the village. [S,SL] [HD] 12:45 Rome: A History of the Eternal City 3/3. Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today. [S,AD,SL] 13:45 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 15:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 21:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-09-04 03:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 04:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 05:00 Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain 2/6. Fred Dibnah investigates one of the greatest feats of royal engineering - the construction of the great chain of castles on the coast of north Wales. [S,AD] 05:30 Villages by the Sea 8/10. Ben Robinson unearths the past of Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, built for its industry exporting slate, then brickwork, then finally stone used for the nation's roads. [S] [HD] 06:00 The Italian Job Classic comedy caper starring Michael Caine. Cockney criminal Charlie Croker and his gang take on an audacious plan to steal a cache of gold bullion in Turin, Italy. [1969] [S,AD] 07:35 Talking Pictures: The Godfather Trilogy Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola's acclaimed Godfather series. [S] [HD] 08:20 The Godfather Oscar-winning adaptation of Mario Puzo's epic bestseller. Contains prolonged violent scenes. [1972] [S,AD] 11:10 Talking Pictures: 70s Legends Part I A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers. [S] [HD] 12:00 Talking Pictures: The Godfather Trilogy Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola's acclaimed Godfather series. [S] [HD] 12:45 Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain 2/6. Fred Dibnah investigates one of the greatest feats of royal engineering - the construction of the great chain of castles on the coast of north Wales. [S,AD] 13:15 Villages by the Sea 8/10. Ben Robinson unearths the past of Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, built for its industry exporting slate, then brickwork, then finally stone used for the nation's roads. [S,SL] [HD] 13:45 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 15:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 21:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-09-05 03:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 04:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 05:00 Marin Alsop's Pick of the Proms The legendary conductor reflects on her history-making Last Night of the Proms in 2013 and a favourite moment from this year, Yunchan Lim's triumphant season opener. [S] [HD] 05:40 Rhapsody in Blue at the Proms A trio of soloists play Gershwin's jazz infused classic like you've never heard it before. [S] [HD] 06:00 TOTP: 2000 Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Santana, Savage Garden, Moloko, Precious, M2M, N'n'G ft Kallaghan, Beck and Melanie C ft Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. [S] 06:30 TOTP: 2000 Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 April 2000 and featuring B*Witched, Destiny's Child, Moloko, Atomic Kitten, Idlewild, Santana and Westlife. [S] 07:00 TOTP: 1986 Gary Davies presents the pop chart programme, featuring The Communards, MC Miker G & DJ Sven, Bruce Hornsby and The Range, Bon Jovi, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Boris Gardiner. [S] 07:30 TOTP: 1989 Bruno Brookes presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 September 1989 and featuring Marillion, Alyson Williams and Jason Donovan. [S] 08:00 Bee Gees at the BBC... and Beyond Classic Bee Gees studio performances, including rare 60s ones from European TV, the big hits of the 70s and some late performances from the 90s, with the trio in perfect harmony. [S] 09:00 Barry Gibb: Glastonbury 2017 Barry Gibb takes to the Pyramid Stage for the Sunday afternoon legends slot at Glastonbury 2017. Contains scenes of flashing images. [S] [HD]