BBC Four HD

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

A colourful nugget of pop mined from the BBC's archive - Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale, performed on Top of the Pops in 1967.

Christmas classic. Two army buddies travel to a Vermont ski resort for a well-earned rest, but end up putting on a show. With Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney.

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years. Contains some strong language.

... Alan Yentob talks to all-round entertainer Bette Midler. Contains some strong language.

Kirsty Wark celebrates the life and work of Scottish writer Dame Muriel Spark, one of the 20th century's most enigmatic cultural figures.

Film following renowned Vermeer expert Gregor Weber as he explores the latest techniques and new discoveries that are bringing us closer to understanding Vermeer and how he worked.

The life of the most glamorous plane ever built, as told by the people whose lives she touched. Narrated by Sophie Okonedo.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 October 1998 and featuring Culture Club, The Beautiful South, Lynden David Hall, The Cardigans, Kele Le Roc and Cher.

Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1998 and featuring Alanis Morissette, Billie Piper, Touch & Go, Pras, Another Level, M People and Cher.

David Jensen introduces the Carvells, Bonnie Tyler, Hot Chocolate, Darts, Leo Sayer, Santa Esmerelda, Abba, Wings, The Bee Gees and a Legs & Co dance sequence to Jonathan Richman.

John Peel and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, from November 1984. Featuring Nick Heyward, The Human League, Billy Ocean, Murray Head, Shakin' Stevens and Chaka Khan.

Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One.

Highlights of the 59th Country Music Association Awards show from Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.

At Stoke Newington Town Hall in London, Bonnie Raitt and her band perform signature songs like Love Has No Pride, Nick of Time and the bluesy Love Me Like a Man.

Bob Harris introduces Bonnie Raitt in a special concert performance for the Old Grey Whistle Test from 1976.

Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 October 1998 and featuring Culture Club, The Beautiful South, Lynden David Hall, The Cardigans, Kele Le Roc and Cher.

Kate Thornton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1998 and featuring Alanis Morissette, Billie Piper, Touch & Go, Pras, Another Level, M People and Cher.

David Jensen introduces the Carvells, Bonnie Tyler, Hot Chocolate, Darts, Leo Sayer, Santa Esmerelda, Abba, Wings, The Bee Gees and a Legs & Co dance sequence to Jonathan Richman.

John Peel and Tommy Vance present the pop chart programme, from November 1984. Featuring Nick Heyward, The Human League, Billy Ocean, Murray Head, Shakin' Stevens and Chaka Khan.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Live coverage from day 1 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

James and Siegfried become personally as well as professionally involved when a herd of shorthorn cattle contracts Johne's disease.

Tristan's old college friend comes to stay, but his visit has to be kept a secret from Siegfried. When a lady brings her tortoise into the surgery, Tristan and his friend compete.

James Herriot treats a dog that wags its tail when it is angry, and a princess is crowned on Coronation Day.