One of Britain's most notorious roads, the A303 is the one that passes Stonehenge on the way to the beaches of Devon and Cornwall. On the way, it whisks drivers through 5,000 years of remarkable moments in English history, and it's the star of this film made for armchair travellers and history lovers. Writer Tom Fort drives its 92-mile length in a lovingly restored Morris Traveller
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A specially curated night of musical gems, from the Royal Albert Hall. Alongside the most famous symphony is Mussorgsky's A Night on a Bare Mountain and Strauss's Don Juan. Presented by Petroc Trelawny and Georgia Mann and featuring performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop and Elim Chan… 2026:Beethoven's Fifth at the Proms
Solar scientist Dr Lucie Green takes a journey back through Britain's most turbulent and dramatic weather history… Killer Storms and Extreme Winters
One of Britain's most notorious roads, the A303 is the one that passes Stonehenge on the way to the beaches of Devon and Cornwall. On the way, it whisks drivers through 5,000 years of remarkable moments in English history, and it's the star of this film made for armchair travellers and history lovers. Writer Tom Fort drives its 92-mile length in a lovingly restored Morris Traveller
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In the wild North Atlantic, massive whale pods, giant turtles and monstrous jellyfish ride the Gulf Stream – a huge ocean current that becomes a migration super-highway and helps warm Northern Europe. Meanwhile, fishermen battle for survival in mountainous seas as they try to reap the current's natural fertility… Life Stream
Series in which Alastair Sooke explores the artistic legacy of ancient Greece. He unpicks the reasons behind the dazzling revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art, asking how the Greeks got so good so quickly. He travels to the beautiful Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, and to the island of Mozia to see the astonishing charioteer found there in 1979, and marvels at the athletic bodies of the warriors dragged from the seabed – the Riace Bronzes… Series 1 Episode 2: The Classical Revolution
The stories behind iconic pieces of art… Whistler's Mother
Milton Brown presents a closer look at James Whistler's painting Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket at the Institute of Art, Detroit… The Elements: Whistler – Nocturne in Black and Gold
Biographer Martha Zamora describes Frida's rebellious schooldays, where she falls in with the boys and meets Diego Rivera, a superstar artist who will go on to change her life. But in 1925, a tragic accident thwarts Frida's ambition of becoming a doctor. Left facing a life of pain and injury, she channels this pain and uses it as the catalyst for her artistic career… Series 1 Episode 1: Making and Breaking Of
The theft of The Scream, one of the world's most famous paintings, in 1994. The hunt to get it back exposes the depths criminals go to gain a 'get out of jail' card for murder… Series 1 Episode 3: Oslo
In the wild North Atlantic, massive whale pods, giant turtles and monstrous jellyfish ride the Gulf Stream – a huge ocean current that becomes a migration super-highway and helps warm Northern Europe. Meanwhile, fishermen battle for survival in mountainous seas as they try to reap the current's natural fertility… Life Stream
Series in which Alastair Sooke explores the artistic legacy of ancient Greece. He unpicks the reasons behind the dazzling revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art, asking how the Greeks got so good so quickly. He travels to the beautiful Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, and to the island of Mozia to see the astonishing charioteer found there in 1979, and marvels at the athletic bodies of the warriors dragged from the seabed – the Riace Bronzes… Series 1 Episode 2: The Classical Revolution
The theft of The Scream, one of the world's most famous paintings, in 1994. The hunt to get it back exposes the depths criminals go to gain a 'get out of jail' card for murder… Series 1 Episode 3: Oslo
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
At the home of Scottish football, Glasgow's Hampden Park stadium, Michael admires the oldest football trophy in the world and hears how the 'passing game' was born there… Series 15 Episode 7: Glasgow to Cumbernauld
Kate Garraway walks through the Cotswold countryside and describes the joy and solace that nature brings as she takes in the inspiring views of Gloucestershire… Walking with Kate Garraway
Hyacinth realises that Richard is bored after taking early retirement and provides him with a hobby – being artistic with a video camera. However, it's a decision she will live to regret… Series 3 Episode 5: Richard's New Hobby
Victor's weekend at the seashore starts off badly when he discovers a dead seagull in the bathroom, and later, he ends up with a glass of beer glued to his head… Series 2 Episode 5: Love and Death
In the medieval and Tudor world there was no question in people's minds about the order of God's creation – men ruled and women didn't. Yet despite everything that stood in their way, a handful of women did attempt to rule medieval and Tudor England. Eight-hundred years ago Matilda almost became the first woman to be crowned queen of England in her own right… Series 1 Episode 1: Matilda and Eleanor
Sam Willis traces the history of the British castle, from its first appearance with the Normans in 1066 to the longest siege on English soil at Kenilworth Castle 200-years-later… Instruments of Invasion
Why the entire world stood by in 1994 as nearly one million people were murdered over one hundred days of incomprehensible terror in Rwanda. American diplomats describe events on the ground and in Washington as this tragedy unfolded… Series 1 Episode 3: Rwanda: That Was a Local Thing
Three years after the civil war in Bosnia, the world looked like a very different place. The Bosnian genocide had been stopped, but Muslim separatists in the Kosovo region rekindled old conflicts… Series 1 Episode 4: Kosovo: In the Name of Our Future
In the medieval and Tudor world there was no question in people's minds about the order of God's creation – men ruled and women didn't. Yet despite everything that stood in their way, a handful of women did attempt to rule medieval and Tudor England. Eight-hundred years ago Matilda almost became the first woman to be crowned queen of England in her own right… Series 1 Episode 1: Matilda and Eleanor
Kate Garraway walks through the Cotswold countryside and describes the joy and solace that nature brings as she takes in the inspiring views of Gloucestershire… Walking with Kate Garraway
At the home of Scottish football, Glasgow's Hampden Park stadium, Michael admires the oldest football trophy in the world and hears how the 'passing game' was born there… Series 15 Episode 7: Glasgow to Cumbernauld
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
Michael Portillo continues his postwar Scottish railway adventure, this time from Glasgow to the capital, Edinburgh. At Pollok Country Park in Glasgow, Michael joins a women's running club, the Bellahouston Harriers, for a warm-up session… Series 15 Episode 8: Shawlands to Livingston
Famous for waking up the nation on Radio One and his afternoon drive-time show, DJ and presenter Nick Grimshaw heads to the north east of England for a stroll through a fascinating landscape. Exploring historic areas of Warkworth and Amble in Northumberland, Nick begins his walk at first light, dipping his toes in the sea for a refreshing wake-me-up along the beach. Crossing sand dunes and an ancient river, Nick heads for the streets of Warkworth and reflects on the importance of family life, including the positive influence of his late father. Nick talks about recognising his sexuality as he was growing up – including questioning what 'being gay' would actually mean. Taking the short boat crossing to the extraordinary Warkworth Hermitage – a retreat carved from a sandstone cliff – Nick talks about the benefits meditation has brought to his life. As Nick approaches the end of his walk, the conversation turns to the future… Series 1 Episode 1: Walking with Nick Grimshaw
Using 40 years of BBC archive footage, Dan Snow charts how the Mary Rose was saved, and how in the process the project helped create underwater archaeology… Series 1 Episode 1: The Mary Rose
Professor Richard Fortey delves into the fascinating and normally hidden kingdom of fungi. From their spectacular birth, to their final explosive death, Richard reveals a remarkable world that few of us even realise exists
Viewed by society as an embarrassment and an inconvenience, homeless alcoholic Edna is shunted from doss houses to hospitals, psychiatric wards, even prison. When she seems finally to find a stable environment, the house is forced to close… Series 2: Edna, the Inebriate Woman
The stories behind iconic pieces of art… Whistler's Mother
Using 40 years of BBC archive footage, Dan Snow charts how the Mary Rose was saved, and how in the process the project helped create underwater archaeology… Series 1 Episode 1: The Mary Rose
Professor Richard Fortey delves into the fascinating and normally hidden kingdom of fungi. From their spectacular birth, to their final explosive death, Richard reveals a remarkable world that few of us even realise exists
Famous for waking up the nation on Radio One and his afternoon drive-time show, DJ and presenter Nick Grimshaw heads to the north east of England for a stroll through a fascinating landscape. Exploring historic areas of Warkworth and Amble in Northumberland, Nick begins his walk at first light, dipping his toes in the sea for a refreshing wake-me-up along the beach. Crossing sand dunes and an ancient river, Nick heads for the streets of Warkworth and reflects on the importance of family life, including the positive influence of his late father. Nick talks about recognising his sexuality as he was growing up – including questioning what 'being gay' would actually mean. Taking the short boat crossing to the extraordinary Warkworth Hermitage – a retreat carved from a sandstone cliff – Nick talks about the benefits meditation has brought to his life. As Nick approaches the end of his walk, the conversation turns to the future… Series 1 Episode 1: Walking with Nick Grimshaw
Michael Portillo continues his postwar Scottish railway adventure, this time from Glasgow to the capital, Edinburgh. At Pollok Country Park in Glasgow, Michael joins a women's running club, the Bellahouston Harriers, for a warm-up session… Series 15 Episode 8: Shawlands to Livingston
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
At the former Midlothian mining village of Newtongrange, Michael meets the son of a miner whose name loomed large in the disputes of the 1970s and 1980s, 'Red' Mick McGahey… Series 15 Episode 9: Edinburgh to Queensferry
Comedian Shappi Khorsandi walks the Derbyshire Dales and marvels at the beauty she finds. With her unique wit and charm, she talks candidly about her outlook on life and love… Walking with Shappi Khorsandi
Contemporary Israel is the setting for the film version of the rock opera based on the last week of Christ's life, and his relationships with those that loved and followed him… Musical. Year: (1973). Country: USA
Tom Brook talks to director and producer Norman Jewison, whose acclaimed films include In the Heat of the Night, Fiddler on the Roof and Moonstruck… Norman Jewison: Hollywood Veteran
Tensions rise when a black detective from Philadelphia arrives in a small Mississippi town to help solve a murder case… Crime drama / Mystery / Thriller. Year: (1967). Country: USA
Rob Steiger talks to Mark Cousins about his celebrated roles in `On the Waterfront', `Dr Zhivago', and `In the Heat of the Night', and shares anecdotes about James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor… Rod Steiger
Sam Willis traces the history of the British castle, from its first appearance with the Normans in 1066 to the longest siege on English soil at Kenilworth Castle 200-years-later… Instruments of Invasion
Rob Steiger talks to Mark Cousins about his celebrated roles in `On the Waterfront', `Dr Zhivago', and `In the Heat of the Night', and shares anecdotes about James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor… Rod Steiger
Comedian Shappi Khorsandi walks the Derbyshire Dales and marvels at the beauty she finds. With her unique wit and charm, she talks candidly about her outlook on life and love… Walking with Shappi Khorsandi
At the former Midlothian mining village of Newtongrange, Michael meets the son of a miner whose name loomed large in the disputes of the 1970s and 1980s, 'Red' Mick McGahey… Series 15 Episode 9: Edinburgh to Queensferry
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
Dazzling new classical arrangements of ELP, Genesis, Mike Oldfield, Yes and more, with performances from Guy Garvey, Gruff Rhys and Jane Weaver. Performing alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Robert Ames, more is more in this ultimate rock-classical crossover. Expect synthesisers and tubular bells in a specially curated evening presented by Stuart Maconie… 2026:Prog Rock at the Proms
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 February 2000 and featuring Gabrielle, Daphne & Celeste, Hepburn, Joey Negro and Taka Boom, Eiffel 65, Ian Brown, DJ Luck & MC Neat and Oasis… 18/02/2000
Simon Bates presents performances by The Belle Stars, Madness, Bananarama, The Brat, Trio, Junior, The Stranglers, Dollar and Irene Cara… 22 July 1982
Gary Davies and Peter Powell present performances by Hollywood Beyond, Sinitta, Audrey Hall, Robert Palmer, Haywoode, Madonna and Katrina & The Waves. Also clips from Spandau Ballet, Five Star and The Jesus & Mary Chain… 23 July 1986
Compilation of some of the greatest names in progressive rock, filmed live in the BBC studios in the 1970s. Includes Yes, Genesis, ELP, Caravan, Barclay James Harvest, Gentle Giant, Family, Atomic Rooster and more
Anne Nightingale introduces a recording of a Genesis concert performed at the Lyceum Ballroom, London, on 7 May 1980. The band is fronted by a bearded Phil Collins… Genesis
A film, first broadcast in 1980, that portrays the many-sided talents of hugely successful British rock group Jethro Tull – at home, in the recording studio and on tour in America… Series 1: Jethro Tull
Bob Harris introduces a 1977 concert by Supertramp at Queen Mary College, London. Including the hits Dreamer, Give a Little Bit and Bloody Well Right… Supertramp
We dip into the archives to explore both classic collective hits and smash solo singles spanning 20 early years of Genesis history. With solo numbers from Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike and the Mechanics… Genesis
Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 February 2000 and featuring Gabrielle, Daphne & Celeste, Hepburn, Joey Negro and Taka Boom, Eiffel 65, Ian Brown, DJ Luck & MC Neat and Oasis… 18/02/2000
Simon Bates presents performances by The Belle Stars, Madness, Bananarama, The Brat, Trio, Junior, The Stranglers, Dollar and Irene Cara… 22 July 1982
Gary Davies and Peter Powell present performances by Hollywood Beyond, Sinitta, Audrey Hall, Robert Palmer, Haywoode, Madonna and Katrina & The Waves. Also clips from Spandau Ballet, Five Star and The Jesus & Mary Chain… 23 July 1986
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
A tigress is chosen to found a new dynasty. Airlifted from her home in an Indian park to life in a new reserve, Baghani the tigress must fight with leopards for territory and learn to hunt dangerous wild boar. Also released is Rajore, a young male… Reversion: Tiger Dynasty
Some 350 million years ago, evolution reached one of its most crucial stages when fish crawled from water onto the land and became amphibians. Today, newts, salamanders, toads and frogs still survive in great quantities, and there is even one species of frog where the male gives birth from its mouth… Series 1 Episode 6: Invasion of the Land
Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of three Frenchmen who set off on an eight-year scientific mission in one of the most hostile places on the planet. Their plan, to settle an international row by measuring the shape of the planet… Series 1 Episode 4: The Figure of the Earth
Irène digs into a case involving Mirreau that may involve state secrets. At the cabaret Les Damnés, the Baron discovers that Gisèle has fled. After a defeat in the field, Gabriel wants to return to Paris to see his wife and son… Series 1 Episode 5
The Sentinels race to rescue Mazauric, who spearheaded the Dyxenal research, before he gives the Germans vital information about the French serum… Series 1 Episode 6
A single mother demands answers from a school teacher when her son begins acting strangely. A fight at school causes even more trouble… Drama / Thriller. Year: (2023). Country: Japan
Hyacinth realises that Richard is bored after taking early retirement and provides him with a hobby – being artistic with a video camera. However, it's a decision she will live to regret… Series 3 Episode 5: Richard's New Hobby
Victor's weekend at the seashore starts off badly when he discovers a dead seagull in the bathroom, and later, he ends up with a glass of beer glued to his head… Series 2 Episode 5: Love and Death
Some 350 million years ago, evolution reached one of its most crucial stages when fish crawled from water onto the land and became amphibians. Today, newts, salamanders, toads and frogs still survive in great quantities, and there is even one species of frog where the male gives birth from its mouth… Series 1 Episode 6: Invasion of the Land
Explorer Paul Rose tells the story of three Frenchmen who set off on an eight-year scientific mission in one of the most hostile places on the planet. Their plan, to settle an international row by measuring the shape of the planet… Series 1 Episode 4: The Figure of the Earth
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
BBC FOUR is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind
Paul Atterbury embarks on an alluring journey into the golden age of ocean liners, finding out how these great ships made such a mark on the popular imagination and why they continue to enchant to this day… Series 9 Episode 2: The Golden Age of Liners
The Sinfonia of London transcend in a programme brimming with colourful orchestration under the baton of their ever-popular artistic director, John Wilson. Opening with Verdi's thunderous overture to La Forza del Destino, followed by Norwegian cellist Jonathan Aasgaard in his Proms soloist debut with Walton's hypnotic Cello Concerto and finishing with the music time-capsule that is Respighi's enchanting sun-drenched Roman Trilogy. Presented by Katie Derham from the Royal Albert Hall… 2026:John Wilson at the Proms
Billie Whitelaw gives a tour de force performance as a mouth suspended in space in Samuel Beckett's play
Michael Gambon stars in John Osborne's play, set in 1950s Britain, following Archie Rice, a drunken, lecherous, egotistical vaudevillian, whose act is on the downward slope… The Entertainer
Bernard Levin talks to playwright and screenwriter John Osborne, best known for his 1956 work Look Back in Anger… John Osborne
Samuel Beckett has fascinated Adrian Dunbar since he was a young student. Now, 30 years after Beckett's death in Paris, Dunbar explores what made the man who made `Waiting for Godot'
Ride on board with a Green Sea Turtle as it swims around its spectacular coral reef home of Sipidan in Indonesia. Using only natural sounds and elegant embedded graphics delivering detailed information this is an immersive journey into the turtles' world like no other… A Turtle's Journey
Paul Atterbury embarks on an alluring journey into the golden age of ocean liners, finding out how these great ships made such a mark on the popular imagination and why they continue to enchant to this day… Series 9 Episode 2: The Golden Age of Liners