BBC FOUR TV Guide
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Lowdown
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2/8. Bonk, Bonk, Who's There?: When an A-list actor gets caught in a paparazzi sting, Alex and Bob help him escape. Contains some strong language. [AD,S]
Old Jews Telling Jokes
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2/2. In the fine tradition of American Jewish humour, a group of pensioners from all walks of life gather together to tell their favourite jokes. Contains some strong language. [S]
Sex and the Sitcom
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Documentary exploring how sex has been portrayed in British sitcoms over the years, including contributions from Leslie Phillips and Wendy Craig. Contains some strong language. [S]
Inspector Montalbano
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2/10. The Voice of the Violin: A murder case is taken off Montalbano and given to a rival. In Italian with English subtitles. Contains some strong language and some sexual content. [S]
Lowdown
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2/8. Bonk, Bonk, Who's There?: When an A-list actor gets caught in a paparazzi sting, Alex and Bob help him escape. Contains some strong language. [AD,S]
Old Jews Telling Jokes
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2/2. In the fine tradition of American Jewish humour, a group of pensioners from all walks of life gather together to tell their favourite jokes. Contains some strong language. [S]
Britain's Best Drives
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3/7. North Cornish Coast: Richard Wilson gets to grips with a retro VW camper van as he drives the coast road from St Ives to Land's End and learns about St Ives's 1950s art heyday. [S]
Great British Railway Journeys
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6/20. Preston to Morecambe: Travel documentary. Michael Portillo explores the temperance movement's origins in Preston, visits Blackpool and meets Morecambe Bay's Keeper of the Sands. [AD,S]
This Is BBC Four
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BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.
World News Today
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The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. [S] Followed by weather.
Top of the Pops: 1977
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Featuring the Moments, the Brothers, Les Gray, Thelma Houston, the Rubettes, Leo Sayer and Mr Big. Dance sequence from Legs & Co. [S]
Horizon: Can We Make a Star on Earth
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10/17. Professor Brian Cox journeys in search of the energy source of the future. Called nuclear fusion, it is the process that fuels the sun and stars. Contains some strong language. [S]
Catholics
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New series. 1/3. Priests: Film about some of the men studying for the priesthood at London's Allen Hall. [S]
The Singing Detective
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4/6. Clues: Marlow as a child visits London, but is not impressed. A film option on Marlow's novel thickens the plot. Contains some strong language. [S]
Lost Kingdoms of Africa
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4/4. Bunyoro & Buganda: Gus Casely-Hayford visits Uganda to explore how Bunyoro saw its dominance challenged by the rise of Buganda, a neighbouring kingdom on the shores of Lake Victoria. [AD,S]
Top of the Pops: 1977
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Featuring the Moments, the Brothers, Les Gray, Thelma Houston, the Rubettes, Leo Sayer and Mr Big. Dance sequence from Legs and Co. [S]
Horizon: Can We Make a Star on Earth
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0/17. Horizon: Star on Earth: Professor Brian Cox journeys in search of the energy source of the future - nuclear fusion. Contains some strong language. [S]
How to Build a Jumbo Jet Engine
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2/3. The story of the thousands of people who design, build and test jet engines at Rolls-Royce's manufacturing plants across the UK, and the astonishing technology behind the engines. [AD,S]
Decisive Weapons
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5/6. The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese Sword: The impact of technology on the history of war. This programme looks at the sharpest, strongest blade ever - the samurai sword. [S]
Catholics
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1/3. Priests: Series about being Catholic in Britain today begins with a look at men studying for the priesthood at London's Allen Hall, one of only three remaining seminaries in the UK. [S]
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR -
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.
World News Today
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The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. [S] Followed by weather.
The Best of British Music at the Proms
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Compilation of music by British composers performed at the BBC Proms in the past decade, including works by Handel, Edward Elgar, Eric Coates, Benjamin Britten and Henry Purcell. [S]
Transatlantic Sessions
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2/6. Jerry Douglas and Aly Bain with more Celtic and country music, featuring Mike McGoldrick, Bela Fleck, Donal Lunny, Phil Cunningham, Danny Thompson, Donald Shaw and John Doyle. [S]
Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line
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Documentary about the late Gerry Rafferty, one of Scotland's best-loved singer/songwriters, famous around the world for hits such as Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle With You. [S]
Gerry Rafferty Remembered
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Ricky Ross presents highlights from a concert in memory of singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, with Paul Brady, Ron Sexsmith, Barbara Dickson, The Proclaimers, Rab Noakes and others. [S]
Singer-Songwriters at the BBC
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4/4. Compilation of performances from 1970s singer-songwriters including Donovan, Gerry Rafferty, James Taylor, Elton John, Mickey Newbury, Neil Young, Tom Paxton and Melanie. [S]
Transatlantic Sessions
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2/6. Jerry Douglas and Aly Bain with more Celtic and country music, featuring Mike McGoldrick, Bela Fleck, Donal Lunny, Phil Cunningham, Danny Thompson, Donald Shaw and John Doyle. [S]
Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line
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Documentary about the late Gerry Rafferty, one of Scotland's best-loved singer/songwriters, famous around the world for hits such as Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle With You. [S]
Gerry Rafferty Remembered
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Ricky Ross presents highlights from a concert in memory of singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, with Paul Brady, Ron Sexsmith, Barbara Dickson, The Proclaimers, Rab Noakes and others. [S]
Singer-Songwriters at the BBC
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4/4. Compilation of performances from 1970s singer-songwriters including Donovan, Gerry Rafferty, James Taylor, Elton John, Mickey Newbury, Neil Young, Tom Paxton and Melanie. [S]
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR -
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.
Decisive Weapons
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3/6. The P-51: Cadillac of the Skies: Series exploring the impact of technology on war. A look at the decisive role played by the P-51 Mustang in protecting US bombers from German attack. [S]
Decisive Weapons
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6/6. The Harrier - Jumping Jet Flash: Series chronicling the impact of technology on war. Untested in combat and generally derided, the Harrier proved itself in the Falklands conflict. [S]
Sicily Unpacked
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1/3. Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli explore Sicily. The pair visit Palermo, where Andrew takes Giorgio to see one of his favourite works of art in the capital. [S]
Inspector Montalbano
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3/10. The Shape of Water: A leading local political figure is found dead in a car at a notorious prostitution spot. In Italian with English subtitles. Contains some strong language. [S]
Horizon: Can We Make a Star on Earth
BBC FOUR -
10/17. Professor Brian Cox journeys in search of the energy source of the future. Called nuclear fusion, it is the process that fuels the sun and stars. Contains some strong language. [S]
Top of the Pops: 1977
BBC FOUR -
Featuring the Moments, the Brothers, Les Gray, Thelma Houston, the Rubettes, Leo Sayer and Mr Big. Dance sequence from Legs and Co. [S]
Timothy Spall: All at Sea
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1/4. Message in a Bottle: Tim and Shane take on Rattray Head in the face of a huge storm, visit the wonderful towns of Peterhead, Eyemouth and Stonehaven and fall in love with Banff. [AD,S]
Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World
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1/4. Heart of Oak: How victory over the Armada turned an impoverished England into a seafaring nation. [AD,S]
Sicily Unpacked
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1/3. Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli explore Sicily. The pair visit Palermo, where Andrew takes Giorgio to see one of his favourite works of art in the capital. [S]
Decisive Weapons
BBC FOUR -
3/6. The P-51: Cadillac of the Skies: Series exploring the impact of technology on war. A look at the decisive role played by the P-51 Mustang in protecting US bombers from German attack. [S]
Decisive Weapons
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6/6. The Harrier - Jumping Jet Flash: Series chronicling the impact of technology on war. Untested in combat and generally derided, the Harrier proved itself in the Falklands conflict. [S]
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR -
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.
Natural World
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Part of Dog Tales on Four. The Bloodhound and the Beardie: Two dogs face an uncertain future in rescue homes because of their behaviour. [AD,S]
One Man and His Dog
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Part of Dog Tales on Four. 1/2. The Young Handler and Brace rounds kick off the 2010 competition and there are tips on buying a trialling dog. Presented by Kate Humble and Matt Baker. [S]
My Dog Tulip
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Part of Dog Tales on Four. Animated adaptation of a middle-aged bachelor's troubled relationship with 'his' dog. [2009] [S]
The Baader Meinhof Complex
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Drama about the early years of violent left-wing terrorist network the Red Army Faction. In German with English subtitles. Contains very strong language and some violence. [2008] [S]
Transatlantic Sessions
BBC FOUR -
2/6. Jerry Douglas and Aly Bain with more Celtic and country music, featuring Mike McGoldrick, Bela Fleck, Donal Lunny, Phil Cunningham, Danny Thompson, Donald Shaw and John Doyle. [S]
Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line
BBC FOUR -
Documentary about the late Gerry Rafferty, one of Scotland's best-loved singer/songwriters, famous around the world for hits such as Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle With You. [S]
Gerry Rafferty Remembered
BBC FOUR -
Ricky Ross presents highlights from a concert in memory of singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, with Paul Brady, Ron Sexsmith, Barbara Dickson, The Proclaimers, Rab Noakes and others. [S]
Natural World
BBC FOUR -
The Bloodhound and the Beardie: This film follows two dogs who face an uncertain future in rescue homes because they are so out of control. Can professional trainers help? [AD,S,SL]
This Is BBC Four
BBC FOUR -
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.
World News Today
BBC FOUR -
The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. [AD,S] Followed by weather.
Great British Railway Journeys
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7/20. Settle to Garsdale: Travel documentary. Michael Portillo revisits the Settle-Carlisle line, explores the Ribblehead viaduct and learns about the navvies who helped to build it. [AD,S]