2026-03-12 04:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:00 Villages by the Sea Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK. 12:30 Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury Julia Bradbury walks along a six-mile stretch of the Llangollen Canal in Wales, where Thomas Telford built a mighty aqueduct that is now a world heritage site. 13:00 The Normans Documentary series. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. 14:00 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. 15:55 Oliver Stone: Face to Face American film-maker Oliver Stone, director of Platoon and Wall Street, talks to Jeremy Isaacs about his career and politics. First broadcast in 1990. 16:30 The Bridge at Remagen The war in Europe enters its final stages as the Allies prepare to cross the Rhine. Contains language which some may find offensive. 18:25 Villages by the Sea Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK. 18:55 Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury Julia Bradbury walks along a six-mile stretch of the Llangollen Canal in Wales, where Thomas Telford built a mighty aqueduct that is now a world heritage site. 19:25 The Normans Documentary series. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. 20:25 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 22:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2026-03-13 04:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:00 TOTP: 1999 Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 28 May 1999 and featuring Texas, Sugar Ray, Travis, Hepburn, Sixpence None the Richer and Shanks & Bigfoot. 12:30 TOTP: 1999 Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 4 June 1999 and featuring The Wiseguys, Garbage, Supergrass, Shed Seven, Jamiroquai and Shanks & Bigfoot. 13:00 TOTP: 1982 Simon Bates presents performances from Bow Wow Wow, Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, Depeche Mode, Julio Iglesias, Haircut 100, The Associates, Adrian Gurvitz and Tight Fit. 13:35 TOTP 1989 Simon Mayo, Sybil Ruscoe and Rod McKenzie present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 March 1989 and featuring New Order, Chanelle, Fuzzbox, Madonna and Guns N' Roses. 14:05 St Patrick's Day at the BBC A collection of classic performances from the BBC archives to celebrate St Patrick's Day, including U2, Van Morrison, The Pogues, The Cranberries, Boyzone and Westlife. 15:05 Other Voices 2026: Dingle, Ireland Other Voices returns to Dingle's St James' Church as Dermot Kennedy leads a stellar line-up with Amble, Miles Kane, Dry Cleaning and rising new voices in an unforgettable episode. 16:05 Enya at the BBC Sail away into the calm with this celebration of Enya, Ireland's most successful solo artist. 16:50 Van Morrison: Radio 2 in Concert The BBC Radio theatre opens its doors to Sir Van Morrison. The Celtic soul troubadour takes to the stage for an intimate Radio 2 In Concert hosted by Jo Whiley.