2026-03-10 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. 12:00 Villages by the Sea Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh's famous castle. 12:30 Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury Julia Bradbury walks along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, the highlight of which is a two-mile flight of 30 locks which lower it by 220 feet. 13:00 Keeping Up Appearances Hyacinth is at her wits' end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent and Rose's love life. Can she cope and keep the flag flying, as well as her sanity. 13:30 Sorry! Sitcom about a middle-aged bachelor. The latest girl in Timothy's life has a jealous boyfriend who doesn't take kindly to him trying to steal her away. 14:00 A History of Britain by Simon Schama Simon Schama recounts the saga of blood, betrayal and ambition that led up to the pivotal Battle of Hastings and describes the profound consequences that followed. 15:00 Mistress Dispeller - Storyville A Storyville documentary that explores an increasingly popular phenomenon in contemporary China. A woman hires a 'mistress dispeller' to bring her husband's affair to an end. 16:30 Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland Rory Stewart tells the story of how Britain was torn in two, into England and Scotland. 17:30 Bridget Riley - Painting the Line A portrait of a true visionary and one of our greatest living painters. Contains scenes of flashing images. 18:30 Villages by the Sea Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh's famous castle. 19:00 Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury Julia Bradbury walks along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, the highlight of which is a two-mile flight of 30 locks which lower it by 220 feet. 19:30 The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms The hidden world of algorithms, which run everything from search engines to satnavs. 20:30 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 22:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-03-11 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. 12:00 Villages by the Sea Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the village of Staithes in North Yorkshire and unearths its role in kickstarting the chemical industry in the north east of England. 12:30 Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury Julia Bradbury walks along a 20km stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal and tells how it was restored after being awarded a big lottery heritage grant. 13:00 Dial 'B' for Britain: The Story of the Landline The story of how Britain's telephone network was built, and its impact on the public. 14:00 Children of the Tsunami Japan was hit by the greatest tsunami in 1,000 years on 11 March 2011. This film reveals how the wave and the Fukushima nuclear accident have changed children's lives forever. 15:00 Boys from the Blackstuff After his wife leaves him, Yosser Hughes struggles to hold his family together. Contains some strong language. 16:10 Boys from the Blackstuff George reminisces about his younger days, recalling his hopeful, politically active youth. Contains language which some may find offensive.