2026-06-05 02:30 Only Connect Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random elements. How does Lord Kelvin of Largs connect with Ebola. 03:00 The Searchers Believing the Comanche have abducted his niece, embittered Ethan sets out to save her. 04:55 John Wayne: The Unquiet American - Reputations A profile of actor John Wayne, exploring his enduring appeal and examining the contradictions behind his brand of heroism. 05:55 The Blues Brothers Jake Blues and his brother Elwood have just days to save the home where they were raised. Contains very strong language. 08:00 Too Near the Sun Documentary exploring the race to build the first thermonuclear weapon. From 1966. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 08:50 Only Connect Quiz show in which connections must be made between seemingly random elements. How does Lord Kelvin of Largs connect with Ebola. 09:20 Art of America Andrew Graham-Dixon begins his history of American art with portraits of Puritan settlers and the dark truth behind Benjamin West's most famous painting. 10:20 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-06-06 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 TOTP: 1999 Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 December 1999 and featuring Melanie C, Boyzone, Lolly, Phats & Small, Martine McCutcheon and Cliff Richard. 02:25 TOTP: 1999 Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 December 1999 and featuring Whitney Houston, Mario Piu, Jamiroquai, Celine Dion, Atomic Kitten and Cliff Richard. 02:50 TOTP: 1979 Paul Burnett presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 May 1979 and featuring Quantum Jump, Chas & Dave, Sparks, Peaches & Herb, Voyager, Blondie and Hot Chocolate. 03:30 TOTP: 1989 Anthea Turner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 June 1989 and featuring Sinitta, Fuzzbox and Neneh Cherry. 04:00 Aretha Franklin at the BBC A collection of Aretha Franklin's performances on BBC programmes from across the decades, including her stunning 2015 rendition of You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman). 04:40 Aretha Franklin in Amsterdam 1968 Recorded live at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam in 1968, Aretha Franklin sings a selection of her hits, including Respect, Chain of Fools and Satisfaction. 05:20 Dolly Parton: Here I Am A landmark film charting the extraordinary life and music of the queen of country, Dolly Parton, with exclusive interviews and archive footage. 06:50 ... Sings the Great American Songbook Compilation of BBC performances of the Great American Songbook tracks, featuring Shirley Bassey, Jamie Cullum, Bryan Ferry, Captain Sensible, Kirsty MacColl and Florence Welch. 07:50 TOTP: 1999 Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 December 1999 and featuring Melanie C, Boyzone, Lolly, Phats & Small, Martine McCutcheon and Cliff Richard. 08:15 TOTP: 1999 Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 December 1999 and featuring Whitney Houston, Mario Piu, Jamiroquai, Celine Dion, Atomic Kitten and Cliff Richard. 08:40 TOTP: 1979 Paul Burnett presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 May 1979 and featuring Quantum Jump, Chas & Dave, Sparks, Peaches & Herb, Voyager, Blondie and Hot Chocolate. 09:20 TOTP: 1989 Anthea Turner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 1 June 1989 and featuring Sinitta, Fuzzbox and Neneh Cherry. 09:50 Aretha Franklin at the BBC A collection of Aretha Franklin's performances on BBC programmes from across the decades, including her stunning 2015 rendition of You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman). 10:35 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-06-07 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 Expedition Rhino: The Search for the Last Northern White An expedition team is in war-torn South Sudan to find living proof of an extinct rhino. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 02:45 The Good Old Days Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the music hall programme first broadcast on 4 March 1976. With Ken Dodd, Sheila Steafal, Valerie Masterson and Johnny Hart. 03:30 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Hetty's plans for a nostalgic railway trip are abruptly changed when a clockmaker needs her sensitive expertise. 04:20 Vermiglio The arrival of a Sicilian deserter has a profound effect in a remote Alpine village. Deals with adult themes. 06:10 Butterflies Ria has enough to cope with: there is her husband Ben, who has his own hang-ups and her sons Adam and Russell, who are the cause of most of them. Then suddenly there's Leonard. 06:45 A Tribute to Carla Lane - Artsnight This special edition of Artsnight delves into the BBC's archive and brings together rarely seen interviews in which writer Carla Lane discusses her life and work. 07:15 The Good Old Days Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the music hall programme first broadcast on 4 March 1976. With Ken Dodd, Sheila Steafal, Valerie Masterson and Johnny Hart. 08:00 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Hetty's plans for a nostalgic railway trip are abruptly changed when a clockmaker needs her sensitive expertise. 08:50 Expedition Rhino: The Search for the Last Northern White An expedition team is in war-torn South Sudan to find living proof of an extinct rhino. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 09:35 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-06-08 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 Reel History of Britain Melvyn Bragg reveals archive footage telling the history of modern Britain. At Osterley Park, Melvyn visits the site of the first Home Guard training school. 02:15 The Golden Age of Coach Travel Documentary that journeys back to the 1950s, when the coach was king. Those who had not travelled beyond their own villages and towns were given a taste of exploration and freedom. 03:15 John Wilson's American Greats at the Proms A glittering programme including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Barber's Adagio for Strings, performed live at the Royal Albert Hall with the all-star Sinfonia of London. 05:35 The Magic of Dance with Margot Fonteyn Margot Fonteyn explores the dancer's life, the rigours of ballet class, the rehearsals and preparation, and finally the moment of judgment when it's out in the limelight. 06:35 Peaky Blinders: Rambert's The Redemption of Thomas Shelby Rambert's thrilling stage adaptation, with stunning performances and an iconic soundtrack. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. 08:20 John Wayne: Reputations A profile of actor John Wayne, exploring his enduring appeal and examining the contradictions behind his brand of heroism. 09:20 The Golden Age of Coach Travel Documentary that journeys back to the 1950s, when the coach was king. Those who had not travelled beyond their own villages and towns were given a taste of exploration and freedom. 10:20 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-06-09 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 University Challenge With half the quarter-final places filled, two more teams of students return for a second-round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. 02:30 Only Connect Quiz in which connections must be made between seemingly random elements. How does Carmilla link to Neo via Lord Voldemort and Sir Leigh Teabing. 03:00 Art on the BBC: Constable: The Rural Rebel Art historian Rose Balston creates a television history of John Constable. 04:00 Art of America Andrew Graham-Dixon discovers how the ambitions of visionary artists and architects helped America remove itself from the shadow of Europe in the 20th century. 05:00 The Sky at Night The team uncover a danger that humanity is only just waking up to - space weather. They meet the dedicated people working to keep us safe from the very worst that the sun can throw at us. 05:30 American Visions Art critic Robert Hughes looks at America's majestic landscapes, exploring how artists have contributed to the religious and patriotic connotations of nature. 06:30 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream Simon Sebag Montefiore looks at the Habsburgs' rise to power and how Vienna marked Europe's front line in the struggle to defend both Christendom and the Catholic church. 07:30 Forest, Field and Sky: Art out of Nature Dr James Fox takes a journey through six different landscapes across Britain, meeting artists whose work explores our relationship to the natural world. 08:30 Only Connect Quiz in which connections must be made between seemingly random elements. How does Carmilla link to Neo via Lord Voldemort and Sir Leigh Teabing. 09:00 Art of America Andrew Graham-Dixon discovers how the ambitions of visionary artists and architects helped America remove itself from the shadow of Europe in the 20th century. 10:00 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-06-10 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 University Challenge Two more teams of students return for a second-round match, with three places in the quarter-finals still up for grabs. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. 02:30 Only Connect Quiz in which connections must be made between seemingly random elements sees the battle for third place in the series. 03:00 Keeping Up Appearances Comedy of social manners. Hyacinth wants her neighbours to see the arrival of her new suite, boasting that it's an exact replica of one at Sandringham House. 03:30 Keeping Up Appearances Sitcom about an irrepressible snob. Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires when he takes the car, leaving the rest of the family stranded. 04:00 A History of Britain by Simon Schama How the liberal politics and free-market economics of the British Empire unravelled, leading to the potato famine in Ireland and mutiny in India. 05:00 Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali returns from exile to face his greatest rival, Joe Frazier. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 05:50 Muhammad Ali Ali battles to complete his comeback after his conviction is overturned. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 06:40 Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth.