2026-09-27 03:00 Attenborough's Big Birds Meet the big birds, a feathered family who have never flown. From ostriches to kiwis, these bizarre birds appear to be nature's greatest novelty act. 04:00 Paris Police 1910 Labruyere teaches Hutin some golden rules about journalism. Contains some strong language, some sexual content and some upsetting.. 04:55 Paris Police 1910 After the death of Irma Barbet, both Jouin and Cochefert suspect Joseph Fiersi. Contains some strong language, prolonged violence and disturbing scenes. 05:50 Scrublands: Silver A witness claims to have seen Mandy dispose of the murder weapon. Contains strong language. 06:35 Scrublands: Silver Martin follows his instincts to find the murderer. Contains some strong language, some violence and some upsetting scenes. 07:25 To the Manor Born Stately sitcom. Richard offers Ned's services to Audrey in Brabinger's absence but Ned thinks it is all a plot to remove him from his tied cottage. 07:55 Keeping Up Appearances Sitcom. Hyacinth volunteers Richard to fix the church hall electrics. Richard gamely embarks on this feat, with interesting consequences.. 08:25 Simon King's Shetland Adventure Wildlife cameraman Simon King and his family experience the changing seasons on the Shetland Islands. Spring arrives in Shetland, bringing with it an influx of wildlife. 09:25 The Riviera: A History in Pictures Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who have lived, loved and painted on France's Cote d'Azur, including Cezanne, Monet, Renoir and Matisse. 10:25 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-09-28 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 A Stitch in Time Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore. Here, she looks at Charles II. 02:30 Lesley Garrett at the BBC A tribute to the remarkable voice and career of the great soprano Lesley Garrett, who shares memories of some of her finest performances on the BBC. 04:00 The Riviera: A History in Pictures Richard E Grant explores how modern art and the Riviera grew up together when the Cote d'Azur became both a hedonistic playground and an experimental studio. 05:00 An Inspector Calls A mysterious inspector interrupts a wealthy family's party with shocking news. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 06:25 An Evening with JB Priestley In a programme first broadcast in 1973 as he entered his 80th year, JB Priestley chooses extracts from his own writing to celebrate some of the many things that he looks back on with pleasure. 07:15 Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments Documentary that follows the tireless efforts of a small band of pipe organ enthusiasts to save these magnificent instruments as churches and venues across Britain close. 08:15 Lesley Garrett at the BBC A tribute to the remarkable voice and career of the great soprano Lesley Garrett, who shares memories of some of her finest performances on the BBC. 09:45 The Riviera: A History in Pictures Richard E Grant explores how modern art and the Riviera grew up together when the Cote d'Azur became both a hedonistic playground and an experimental studio. 10:45 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-09-29 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 Autumn: Earth's Seasonal Secrets Every year, spectacular seasons transform our planet. This special explores the drama of autumn and how life on earth adapts to the vast changes that occur as winter approaches. 03:00 Britain's Lost Masterpieces: Glasgow Technical problems frustrate Bendor and Emma's investigation of a 300-year-old portrait. 04:00 Mastermind: 1977 The specialist subjects are Mahrattas and their wars 1657-1848, the Zulu War, Mary Queen of Scots and General Robert E Lee. From Cardiff University. 04:30 Call My Bluff Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Ciaran Madden and Colin Morris take on Arthur Marshall, Penelope Keith and Donald Sinden in the game of word definitions and deceptions. 05:00 Mary Moore Remembers... Henry Moore Mary Moore looks back on her father's life, work and relationship with television. 05:10 Henry Moore: A Culture Show Special Alan Yentob presents a special edition on one of the most important and popular British sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore. 06:10 Henry Moore: Monitor Huw Wheldon visits Henry Moore at his home in the run-up to a major exhibition of his work at the Whitechapel Gallery in London. From 1960. 06:35 Henry Moore at Home Sculptor Henry Moore grants a personal view of his private collection of paintings and sculptures and gives an account of the ideas and intentions expressed in six of his own works. 07:25 Henry Moore: Face to Face Sculptor Henry Moore joins John Freeman for a frank conversation, talking about his much-loved father, his inspirational art teacher and how much he hates working to commission. 07:55 Ancient Worlds Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation. He looks at the winners and losers of the Bronze Age collapse, and the powers that emerged in the Iron Age. 08:55 Britain's Lost Masterpieces: Glasgow Technical problems frustrate Bendor and Emma's investigation of a 300-year-old portrait. 09:55 Autumn: Earth's Seasonal Secrets Every year, spectacular seasons transform our planet. This special explores the drama of autumn and how life on earth adapts to the vast changes that occur as winter approaches. 10:50 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-09-30 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 Canals: The Making of a Nation Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills. 02:30 Timothy Spall: Back at Sea On the first leg of the trip, Timothy misreads the tides near Fishguard, visits Shane's home town of Aberystwyth and finds a lovely cove at Porthdinllaen. 03:00 To the Manor Born Stately sitcom. Audrey helps Richard catalogue his antique china, only to discover one piece has been mislaid. 03:30 Keeping Up Appearances Sitcom. To the vicar's dismay, Hyacinth volunteers to befriend a group of senior citizens on a day out. But she has taken on more than she can handle. 04:00 The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. 05:00 The Three Kings The incredible story of three of the most influential men in football history. 06:40 The Cult Next Door The extraordinary story of a strange cult which came to light in 2013. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 07:40 Canals: The Making of a Nation Liz McIvor charts the struggles of the builders and engineers tasked with creating a landscape of canals over the rugged terrain surrounding the Pennine hills. 08:10 The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in doing so changes the course of British history. But the Boleyns have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. 09:10 Timothy Spall: Back at Sea On the first leg of the trip, Timothy misreads the tides near Fishguard, visits Shane's home town of Aberystwyth and finds a lovely cove at Porthdinllaen. 09:40 The Cult Next Door The extraordinary story of a strange cult which came to light in 2013. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 10:40 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-10-01 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 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. 02:30 Timothy Spall: Back at Sea Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty. 03:00 The Shaman's Grave An ancient grave: a woman, a child, circumstances of death unknown - researchers in Germany reopen an archaeological cold case from the Mesolithic period. 04:00 The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed Chris and Xand van Tulleken look at what keeps the human body alive, including reflexes, damage repair mechanisms and the immune system. 05:00 Middlemarch Ladislaw vows to quit Middlemarch for good once he learns the terms of Casaubon's will. Lydgate's financial problems worsen. Fred declares his love for Mary Garth. 05:55 Middlemarch The Lydgates' marriage grows increasingly bitter with the prospect of bankruptcy. The return of Raffles sets off a train of events which change the lives of everyone. 06:55 Everything Is Connected: George Eliot's Life - Arena Contemporary artist Gillian Wearing celebrates the legacy of Victorian novelist George Eliot in an experimental film made up of a diverse cast of people. 07:55 Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at War Saul David looks at how generals have met the challenge of moving armies. 08:55 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. 09:25 Timothy Spall: Back at Sea Timothy and Shane encounter problems with buoys when trying to dock at Liverpool, but Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness finds them in the company of royalty. 09:55 The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed Chris and Xand van Tulleken look at what keeps the human body alive, including reflexes, damage repair mechanisms and the immune system. 10:55 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 18:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-10-02 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 01:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 02:00 Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire Documentary. A look at Iceland through the eyes of the animals and people that have made this wild island home. The constant volcanic threat boils over in this explosive year. 03:00 The Lady Vanishes Classic Hitchcock suspense drama in which a couple investigate the mysterious disappearance of an elderly lady on a train. 04:30 Alfred Hitchcock: Talking Pictures A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock, capturing the highlights of his life and career. 05:10 Platoon War drama following a 19-year-old college drop-out who signs up for service in Vietnam. Contains very strong language, graphic violence and disturbing scenes.