2026-04-02 03:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 09:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 11:00 Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments Steeplejack Fred Dibnah tours Britain admiring some of its engineering marvels. This edition focuses on structures that have been built for entertainment purposes. 11:30 Cornwall's Red River Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the Red River in Cornwall. Despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining, it is also home to some rare, beautiful and resilient wildlife. 12:00 All about Eve Classic Oscar-winning drama. An ageing star is duped into helping an aspiring actress, who turns out to be ruthlessly ambitious. 14:15 Wogan with Bette Davis Classic interview from 1987 in which Terry Wogan talks to Hollywood legend Bette Davis. 14:50 The Ipcress File Spy thriller about an investigation into a brain drain among scientists. A secret agent finds himself in a world where nobody can be trusted. 16:35 The Truth about Len Deighton Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, whose output ranges from the Harry Palmer espionage thrillers to books on military history and cookery. First shown in 2006. 17:35 Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of Spring Uninterrupted and unspoiled by voiceover or music, the birdsong of sunrise in all its glory. Three different habitats, Britain's woodland, heathland and parkland, burst into song. 18:35 Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments Steeplejack Fred Dibnah tours Britain admiring some of its engineering marvels. This edition focuses on structures that have been built for entertainment purposes. 19:05 Cornwall's Red River Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the Red River in Cornwall. Despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining, it is also home to some rare, beautiful and resilient wildlife. 19:35 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 21:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-04-03 03:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 09:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 11:00 TOTP: 1999 Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 July 1999 and featuring Steps, Madness, Catatonia, The Cardigans, Dina Carroll and Ricky Martin. 11:30 TOTP: 1999 Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Elvis Costello, Five, The 3 Jays, Pet Shop Boys, DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, Madness and Ricky Martin. 12:00 TOTP: 1981 Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1981 and featuring Stiff Little Fingers, Liquid Gold, Sugar Minott, Spandau Ballet and Shakin' Stevens. 12:40 TOTP: 1987 Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1987, featuring Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat and The Pogues & The Dubliners. 13:10 The Cure at the BBC A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and the unique songwriting talents that meant their long list of singles were always destined to be embraced by a far wider audience. 14:10 The Cure: Radio 2 in Concert The Cure play an intimate performance with a selection of classics, fan favourites and tracks from the album Songs of a Lost World. 15:30 6 Music Festival 2026 Highlights from the annual live music festival. Contains some strong language and scenes of flashing images. 16:30 The Cure at the BBC A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and the unique songwriting talents that meant their long list of singles were always destined to be embraced by a far wider audience. 17:30 TOTP: 1999 Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 July 1999 and featuring Steps, Madness, Catatonia, The Cardigans, Dina Carroll and Ricky Martin. 18:00 TOTP: 1999 Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Elvis Costello, Five, The 3 Jays, Pet Shop Boys, DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, Madness and Ricky Martin. 18:30 TOTP: 1981 Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1981 and featuring Stiff Little Fingers, Liquid Gold, Sugar Minott, Spandau Ballet and Shakin' Stevens. 19:10 TOTP: 1987 Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1987, featuring Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat and The Pogues & The Dubliners. 19:40 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 21:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-04-04 03:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 09:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 11:00 Seven Worlds, One Planet Europe - a continent transformed by mankind, where extraordinary animals are found in surprising places. 12:00 The Good Old Days Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the old time music hall programme. With Val Doonican, Sheila Steafel, Rita Morris, Dailey & Wayne and members of the Players' Theatre, London. 12:45 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Drama series about a 60-year-old private detective. Hetty investigates the stalking of a bride-to-be. 13:35 Hidden Assets The disappearance of a crucial piece of evidence forces Claire and her colleagues to urgently rethink their approach. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. 14:25 Hidden Assets Bruno is detained by police at Sanihaz, the medical waste facility previously linked to the investigation. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. 15:15 Parkinson: Hollywood Women Michael Parkinson looks back at his meetings with Hollywood's leading ladies, including Bette Davis, Raquel Welch, Bette Midler, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman and Miss Piggy.