2024-08-17 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 Great British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo crosses the county line from Devon into Somerset. 13:30 Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village Ben Robinson unlocks the ancient roots of the Northumberland village of Warkworth, discovering clues that point back almost 1,000 years to the Norman conquest. 14:00 Voyages of Discovery Paul Rose reveals the story behind the first ever circumnavigation of the world, when Magellan set out 500 years ago to find the westward route to the Spice Islands. 15:00 Parkinson at 50 Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the interview trade and remembering some of his favourite encounters. Deals with adult themes. 16:00 Parkinson: The Dr Jacob Bronowski Interview Michael Parkinson's guest is Dr Jacob Bronowski, the presenter and writer of the 1973 documentary series The Ascent of Man. 17:05 Parkinson Michael Parkinson with guests Billy Connolly, Anna Raeburn, Rod Hull & Emu and Frank Evans. First transmitted in 1976. 18:10 Parkinson Michael Parkinson is joined by David and Victoria Beckham, soccer legend George Best and pop icon Elton John. 19:15 Keeping Up Appearances Hyacinth is at her wits' end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent and Rose's love life. Can she cope and keep the flag flying, as well as her sanity. 19:45 Butterflies Ria's visit to a keep fit class leads to a chance meeting with Leonard, who seems unwell and unhappy. Should Ria help him out. 20:15 Voyages of Discovery Paul Rose reveals the story behind the first ever circumnavigation of the world, when Magellan set out 500 years ago to find the westward route to the Spice Islands. 21:15 Great British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo crosses the county line from Devon into Somerset. 21:45 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 23:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2024-08-18 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 Eisteddfod 2024 with Huw Stephens Huw Stephens is at Ynysangharad Park in Pontypridd to bring all the best performances from the different stages at this diverse festival celebrating Welsh culture. 14:00 Britten's War Requiem The London Symphony Orchestra and their new chief conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano, perform their first Prom together, a heartening memorial with spectacular choirs and vocal soloists. 15:30 Britten's War Requiem: Staging a Masterpiece Turner Prize winner Wolfgang Tillmans and the ENO reimagine Britten's War Requiem. Contains some strong language. 16:30 Benjamin Britten on Camera Documentary exploring the relationship that developed between composer Benjamin Britten and the BBC as they worked together to broadcast modern classical music further and wider. 17:30 Stewart Copeland's Adventures in Music Stewart Copeland looks at the power of music to bring humans together. Contains some strong language.