2024-12-03 05:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 12:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 13:00 Canals: The Making of a Nation Liz McIvor tells the story of the people who operated the canal boats, carrying fuel and goods around the country. 13:30 Winter Walks: Lemn Sissay Lemn Sissay takes a journey through Cumbria's Dentdale amid snow-capped hills, blue skies and birdsong. Filmed in March 2020 before Covid restrictions were introduced. 14:00 Porridge Fletcher decides that Harris must be put on trial for stealing from another prisoner. Contains language which some may find offensive. 14:30 As Time Goes By Jean and Judy pay Lionel a surprise visit at a conference in Norwich, but find him staying with another woman. Meanwhile, Alistair starts to show more interest in Jean. 15:00 Six Wives with Lucy Worsley Documentary drama series exploring the lives of Henry VIII's wives. Henry annuls his marriage to Anne of Cleves and marries teenager Catherine Howard two weeks later. 16:00 Sirius: An Apocalyptic Order Corpses and evidence of rituals are found in France and Canada: the investigation begins. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 16:40 Sirius: An Apocalyptic Order Murder allegations and fraud abound, but the cult defends its secrets. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 17:25 Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo Accounts of the dominance of the Alamo Christian Foundation over their followers. Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing. 18:05 Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo Tony and Susan Alamo's grip on power is challenged as Susan becomes ill. Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing. 18:50 Canals: The Making of a Nation Liz McIvor tells the story of the people who operated the canal boats, carrying fuel and goods around the country. 19:20 Six Wives with Lucy Worsley Documentary drama series exploring the lives of Henry VIII's wives. Henry annuls his marriage to Anne of Cleves and marries teenager Catherine Howard two weeks later. 20:15 Winter Walks: Lemn Sissay Lemn Sissay takes a journey through Cumbria's Dentdale amid snow-capped hills, blue skies and birdsong. Filmed in March 2020 before Covid restrictions were introduced. 20:45 Rome: A History of the Eternal City Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today. 21:45 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 23:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2024-12-04 05:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 12:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 13:00 Canals: The Making of a Nation Liz McIvor recounts the tales of the men who built the canals - the navigators or navvies - focusing on their work on the Manchester Ship Canal. 13:30 Winter Walks: Simon Armitage Poet Laureate Simon Armitage takes a walk along Yorkshire's enchanting, historic frontier with the North Sea. Filmed in January 2020 before Covid restrictions were introduced. 14:00 Winterwatch 1963: The Big Freeze Chris Packham introduces a classic documentary from the BBC's archive, which takes a look at the worst winter of the 20th century in 1963. 15:00 Bletchley Park: Codebreaking's Forgotten Genius Documentary looking at Gordon Welchman, a codebreaker crucial to the allies defeating the Nazis in World War II. Filmed extensively at Bletchley Park. 16:00 The Mayor of Casterbridge As Henchard's empire crumbles, Lucetta and Farfrae compound his humiliation. 16:50 The Mayor of Casterbridge Donald Farfrae has taken over as the mayor of Casterbridge. Despite his decline, Henchard returns Lucetta's love letters at her request. 17:40 The Mayor of Casterbridge Lucetta falls victim to a malicious trick. Henchard is reconciled with Elizabeth-Jane, but it may be short-lived.