Freeview 9 · Sky 116 · 32 programmes this week
BBC Four is the BBC's arts, culture and documentary channel. It broadcasts music performances, archive television, history documentaries and international drama. Available on Freeview and Sky. Much of its content is also available on BBC iPlayer.
Freeview 9 · Sky 116
11:30 – 17:30
Next: 17:30 · ..programmes start at 7.00pm
15 programmes
In 1969, a 70‑year‑old Alfred Hitchcock sat down at the National Film Theatre with fellow director Bryan Forbes to answer questions from film fans. The program includes clips from Blackmail, The Lady…
Arena’s Kim Novak’s Vertigo is a one‑hour documentary that looks at the actress’s fiercely independent life after she left Hollywood. It has new interviews and archive footage, and it tracks how Nova…
Michael Portillo hops on the West Highland Line for a scenic trek across Scotland’s central belt, from the dramatic Arrochar Alps down to the tranquil Loch of the Lowes. In this Series 15 episode of …
14.5.0
The schedule kicks off at 7 pm, broadcast in HD.
The schedule kicks off at 7 pm, broadcast in HD.
Jayne Middlemiss hosts this Top of the Pops special and plays the biggest hits of the year. The show includes performances by Britney Spears, Mint Royale with Lauren Laverne, the Lyte Funky Ones, And…
E21
Top of the Pops returns on 11 Feb 2000 with Jayne Middlemiss as host of the chart rundown. The episode has live slots from Andreas Johnson, Fierce, The Tamperer feat Maya, Sash!, Oasis and Gabrielle—…
E22
Top of the Pops, 16 July 1987, has Peter Powell and Simon Bates as hosts. The Pet Shop Boys, Hue & Cry, Bruce Willis and Kenny G perform. The episode captures mid‑summer 80s pop and the songs that to…
E21
Mark Goodier hosts this 1990 Top of the Pops edition. It first aired on 19 July 1990. Performances include Paul Young, the Inspiral Carpets and Dream Warriors. The show captures early‑90s pop, mixing…
1989.12.0
Bob Harris presents a 48‑minute Old Grey Whistle Test session with Linda Ronstadt performing live at the New Victoria Theatre in London, 1976. She sings hits such as “Willin’” and “When Will I Be Lov…
E2
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice is a documentary that traces the career of one of the 20th century’s most successful female singers. It mixes Linda’s own recollections with tributes from Dolly …
Sisters in Country traces how Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris each carved out their own slice of 1970s country before they got together as a close‑harmony trio. The film features the …
17 programmes
Jayne Middlemiss hosts this Top of the Pops special and plays the biggest hits of the year. The show includes performances by Britney Spears, Mint Royale with Lauren Laverne, the Lyte Funky Ones, And…
E21
Top of the Pops returns on 11 Feb 2000 with Jayne Middlemiss as host of the chart rundown. The episode has live slots from Andreas Johnson, Fierce, The Tamperer feat Maya, Sash!, Oasis and Gabrielle—…
E22
Top of the Pops, 16 July 1987, has Peter Powell and Simon Bates as hosts. The Pet Shop Boys, Hue & Cry, Bruce Willis and Kenny G perform. The episode captures mid‑summer 80s pop and the songs that to…
E21
Mark Goodier hosts this 1990 Top of the Pops edition. It first aired on 19 July 1990. Performances include Paul Young, the Inspiral Carpets and Dream Warriors. The show captures early‑90s pop, mixing…
1989.12.0
Sisters in Country traces how Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris each carved out their own slice of 1970s country before they got together as a close‑harmony trio. The film features the …
The schedule kicks off at 7 pm, broadcast in HD.
The schedule kicks off at 7 pm, broadcast in HD.
The touching story of a rescued giant otter cub being raised by a Brazilian naturalist. [S]
2007.1.0
5/13. The story of life from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that live around us. David Attenborough looks at some of the 30,000 fish species. [S]
0.4.0
Paul Rose tells the story of Fridjtof Nansen who, in 1892, announced a daring plan to be first to the North Pole and who became the forefather of polar exploration. [S,AD]
0.2.0
3/8. Gabriel's wife, Irène, conducts her own investigation into her husband's alleged death. Contains some strong language, prolonged violence and upsetting scenes. [S] [HD]
0.2.0
4/8. The army's General Staff orders the elimination of the Germans' superhuman, now the Sentinels' primary enemy. Contains some strong language, prolonged violence and some upsetting... [S] [HD]
0.3.0
3/4. Relentless detective work links the death of Berghoff to an unsolved murder in Austria. Deals with adult themes. [S] [HD]
0.2.0
4/4. As Kramer is told to downsize the team, they finally get a solid lead. Deals with adult themes. [S] [HD]
0.3.0