2026-03-05 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 Canals: The Making of a Nation Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London. 12:30 Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury Julia Bradbury walks alongside the Caledonian Canal in the Scottish Highlands and tells the story of Thomas Telford, who created this engineering marvel. 13:00 The Normans Documentary series. A look at how the Normans developed from a band of marauding Vikings into the formidable warriors who conquered England in 1066. 14:00 Misery A nurse's devotion towards an author injured in a car accident takes a sinister turn. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. 15:40 Mark Lawson Talks to Stephen King Master of horror writing Stephen King talks to Mark Lawson about his book Lisey's Story and discusses the inspiration for his novels and how he battled with his own demons. 16:40 Light and Dark Professor Jim Al-Khalili shows how mathematicians and scientists such as Euclid, Galileo and Ole Roemer have used light to reveal almost everything we know about the universe. 17:40 Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture Alastair Sooke looks at the 20th century's mixture of innovation, scandal and creativity. Contains some strong language. 18:40 Canals: The Making of a Nation Liz McIvor recounts the story of 'canal mania', the period of activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial economy, now centred in London. 19:10 Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury Julia Bradbury walks alongside the Caledonian Canal in the Scottish Highlands and tells the story of Thomas Telford, who created this engineering marvel. 19:40 The Normans Documentary series. A look at how the Normans developed from a band of marauding Vikings into the formidable warriors who conquered England in 1066. 20:40 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 22:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-03-06 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 TOTP: 1999 Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring 911, Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston, Fierce, Kula Shaker, Pete Heller, Stereophonics and Backstreet Boys. 12:30 TOTP: 1999 Scott Mills presents the pop chart programme, featuring Shania Twain, Geri Halliwell, Super Furry Animals, Skunk Anansie, 1000 Clowns, Happy Mondays and Boyzone. 13:00 TOTP: 1978 Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 March 1978 and featuring Darts, Kate Bush, Nick Lowe, Andy Williams, Tom Robinson Band, ABBA and Legs & Co. 13:30 TOTP: 1991 Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 February 1991 and featuring Massive Attack, Jesus Jones and N-Joi. 14:00 Simon & Garfunkel: Concert in Central Park Simon & Garfunkel's famous 1981 reunion concert to help restore New York's Central Park. 15:30 Simon & Garfunkel: The Harmony Game The story behind Simon and Garfunkel's most famous album, Bridge over Troubled Water. 16:40 Sounds of the Sixties: The Folk Revival A trawl through the BBC's archives for 60s music with an acoustic bent. Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley feature. 17:10 Peter, Paul and Mary: Rhythm on Two A concert by well-known American folk singers Peter, Paul and Mary, recorded on location at the Southport Theatre. From 1983. 17:40 Peter, Paul and Mary: Rhythm on Two Second part of a concert given by well-known American folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary during a visit to the UK in 1983. Recorded on location at the Southport Theatre. 18:10 TOTP: 1999 Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring 911, Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston, Fierce, Kula Shaker, Pete Heller, Stereophonics and Backstreet Boys. 18:40 TOTP: 1999 Scott Mills presents the pop chart programme, featuring Shania Twain, Geri Halliwell, Super Furry Animals, Skunk Anansie, 1000 Clowns, Happy Mondays and Boyzone. 19:10 TOTP: 1978 Noel Edmonds presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 March 1978 and featuring Darts, Kate Bush, Nick Lowe, Andy Williams, Tom Robinson Band, ABBA and Legs & Co. 19:40 TOTP: 1991 Jakki Brambles presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 February 1991 and featuring Massive Attack, Jesus Jones and N-Joi. 20:10 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 22:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-03-07 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 Design Classics: London Underground Map Documentary looking at one of the classic British designs - the map of London's Tube network, originally created in 1931 by Underground employee Harry Beck. 12:25 The Good Old Days Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme from Leeds in 1976. Guests include Les Dawson, Peggy Mount, Larry Parker, Jeannie Harris, Chantal & Dumont and Albert Aldred. 13:10 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates DCI Adams asks Hetty to investigate a dodgy spiritualist, but she is not prepared for what she finds. Geoffrey, meanwhile, is falling in love. 14:00 The Turkish Detective In a poverty-stricken neighbourhood of Istanbul, a serial killer appears to be targeting rubbish collectors. 14:55 The Turkish Detective With his family still growing, Ikmen decides it's time to grow up a bit and seek promotion. 15:40 Brief History of a Family Enigmatic teenager Yan Shuo ingratiates himself with his new friend's wealthy parents. Contains some violent scenes.