2024-12-12 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 06:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 13:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 14:00 Winter Walks: Reverend Kate Bottley The Rev Kate Bottley explores the historic ruins of Wensleydale on her Winter Walk. 14:30 Winter Walks: Nihal Arthanayake BBC presenter and radio host Nihal Arthanayake explores coast and countryside around the Cumbria and Lancashire border, embracing moments of solitude and reflection along the way. 15:00 Mrs Brown Dramatisation of one of history's most unusual love stories. A grieving Queen Victoria finds herself drawn to an unconventional Highlander. 16:40 Philomena Acclaimed true story of a mother's search for her son, with Steve Coogan and Judi Dench. Contains some strong language. 18:10 Parkinson with Billy Connolly and David Attenborough Michael Parkinson's guests are Billy Connolly and Sir David Attenborough. Contains adult humour. 19:05 The Importance of Being Earnest Adaptation of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, set in 1890s England. A comedy of mistaken identity ensues when two gentlemen friends use the same alias to pursue the women they love. 20:30 Winter Walks: Reverend Kate Bottley The Rev Kate Bottley explores the historic ruins of Wensleydale on her Winter Walk. 21:00 Winter Walks: Nihal Arthanayake BBC presenter and radio host Nihal Arthanayake explores coast and countryside around the Cumbria and Lancashire border, embracing moments of solitude and reflection along the way. 21:30 Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here Professor Jeremy Black explains the unique economic, social and political factors that helped Britain transform itself almost entirely by the 19th century. 22:30 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm.
2024-12-13 00:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 06:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 12:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 13:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 14:00 TOTP: Christmas 1995 Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One. 15:00 TOTP: 1980 Richard Skinner presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 December 1980 and featuring Adam and The Ants, Showaddywaddy, Madness, Matchbox, St Winifred's School Choir and ABBA. 15:40 TOTP: 1991 Tony Dortie and Claudia Simon present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 December 1991 and featuring Cathy Dennis, Digital, Cliff Richard, Kym Sims and Salt 'N' Pepa. 16:10 George Michael: Live in London The former Wham! frontman, George Michael, is filmed at his final two concerts. Contains strong language. 18:20 Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour A collection of live and behind-the-scenes footage, featuring new hits and classic songs. Contains very strong language.