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This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 05:30
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More daily from 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 18:58
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Beyond 100 Days
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 19:00
The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
University Challenge
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 19:30
1/10. A festive quiz featuring university alumni. The Durham team includes musician Rod Clements and the Keble team includes comedian Katy Brand. [S] [HD]
Hidden Wales with Will Millard
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 20:00
Writer and adventurer Will Millard discovers the hidden history of Wales by exploring forgotten, secret and almost inaccessible locations.
Hidden Wales with Will Millard TV Guide
Treasures of Ancient Rome
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 21:00
3/3. Alastair Sooke charts the fall of the Roman Empire through some of its artistic treasures, including one of the best preserved Roman cities in Libya.
A Very English Scandal
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 22:00
Jeremy Thorpe's attempt to keep his affair with Norman Scott secret unravels. Contains some scenes of a sexual nature. [S,AD] [HD]
A Very English Scandal
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 22:55
With Thorpe's old affair with Norman Scott threatening to derail his political career, will Jeremy stop at nothing to silence Norman? Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
Everyday Eden: A Potted History...
BBC Four HD - Monday 10th December 2018 - 23:55
...of the Suburban Garden. Journalist Michael Collins strolls around the suburban garden and explores its history.
McMafia
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 00:55
5/8. Semiyon awakes to an awful accusation and Katya unravels a shocking secret. Deals with adult themes. [S,AD] [HD]
McMafia
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 01:50
6/8. Alex fears Vadim's next move as he increases the family's security. Rebecca is torn and moves out as she struggles with Alex's choices. Contains some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Hidden Wales with Will Millard
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 02:50
Writer and adventurer Will Millard discovers the hidden history of Wales by exploring forgotten, secret and almost inaccessible locations.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 03:50
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 05:30
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More daily from 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 18:58
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Beyond 100 Days
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 19:00
The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
University Challenge
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 19:30
2/10. A festive quiz featuring university alumni. The Selwyn team features Robin French, while Alistair Moffat quizzes for St Andrews. [S] [HD]
The Story of Wales
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 20:00
6/6. Huw Edwards reviews how the country changed after WWII. The people of Wales make their mark on politics and sport, and the nation's sense of history is revived.
Rise of the Clans
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 21:00
2/3. Neil Oliver follows the rise of Clan Stewart to become Scotlands royal dynasty. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]
A Very English Scandal
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 22:00
Having survived a bungled attempt on his life, Norman Scott publicly accuses Jeremy Thorpe of being behind a plot to kill him. The men go to court with the world watching. [S,AD] [HD]
The Jeremy Thorpe Scandal
BBC Four HD - Tuesday 11th December 2018 - 23:00
An edited and updated version of Panorama reporter Tom Mangold's investigation into the trial of Jeremy Thorpe, which has remained unseen for almost 40 years.
Timeshift
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 00:00
3/9. Documentary looking at the unique culture that grew up in the Clyde shipyards of Scotland, where the Queen Mary, the Queen Elizabeth and the QE2 were built.
McMafia
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 01:00
7/8. Alex learns the dreadful price of his actions. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]
McMafia
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 02:00
8/8. The final showdown takes place in Moscow. Contains some violence and some upsetting scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Rise of the Clans
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 03:00
2/3. Neil Oliver follows the rise of Clan Stewart to become Scotlands royal dynasty. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 04:00
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 05:30
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More daily from 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 18:58
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Beyond 100 Days
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 19:00
The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
University Challenge
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 19:30
3/10. A festive quiz featuring university alumni. The York team features Tom Service, and the Southampton team includes John Wilson. [S] [HD]
Vikings
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 20:00
3/3. Neil Oliver uncovers the truth about King Canute and explores how Christian conversions saw the Viking Age finally come to an end and the doors to European high society open. [S,AD] [HD]
Digging for Britain
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 21:00
3/4. This years best archaeological finds from the east of the UK: a monument as old as Stonehenge, a dig at the site of Britains first tank battle and some disturbing Roman burials.
Vic & Bob's Big Night Out
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 22:00
3/4. Vic & Bob are joined by pop sensation George Ezra, who performs a wonderful act in Novelty Island before singing his number one hit Shotgun. Contains some strong language. [S,AD]
Inside No. 9
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 22:30
3/6. Chilling comedy. Two witch-finders are summoned by Sir Andrew Pike to the village of Little Happens in order to try a defenceless old woman. Contains adult humour. [S,AD] [HD]
Nature's Wonderlands: Islands of Evolution
BBC Four HD - Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 23:00
3/3. Richard Fortey travels to Madeira to examine what happens to a volcanic island as it nears the end of its life cycle and starts sinking back into the sea. [S,AD] [HD]
An Art Lovers' Guide
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 00:00
3/3. Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover St Petersburg through its art and architecture, looking to see how art has been used to enhance prestige and power in this city. [S,AD] [HD]
Collateral
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 01:00
1/4. DI Kip Glaspie investigates the unexplained shooting of a pizza delivery driver. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Collateral
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 02:00
2/4. Abdullah's sisters hold the key to his death, but why is MI5 derailing the investigation? Contains strong language and some upsetting scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Digging for Britain
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 03:00
3/4. This years best archaeological finds from the east of the UK: a monument as old as Stonehenge, a dig at the site of Britains first tank battle and some disturbing Roman burials.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 04:00
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 05:30
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More daily from 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 18:58
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Beyond 100 Days
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 19:00
The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
University Challenge
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 19:30
4/10. A festive quiz featuring university alumni. The University of Leicester team includes Danielle Brown and the UCL team includes journalist Jeremy Bowen.
Secret Life of Farm Animals
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 20:00
It is summer and the focus is on cows. We discover that cows thrive in the wild, love music and problem-solving, and that chickens use twenty-four different clucks to communicate.
Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 21:00
Sir David Attenborough tells the story of the discovery in Argentina of the largest animal to ever walk the earth, a new species of the plant-eating titanosaur. [S,AD] [HD]
Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 22:00
A tribute to British comedian Mel Smith, who died in July 2013, aged 60, featuring home video footage, rare archive material and many classic sketches.
Smith and Jones: The Home-made Xmas Video
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 23:00
The consequences of letting a dysfunctional family loose with a video camera at Christmas.
Timeshift
BBC Four HD - Thursday 13th December 2018 - 23:30
2/12. Documentary which charts how luxury hotels have met the needs of new forms of wealth - from aristocrats to rock stars and beyond - with comfort, innovation and service.
Mystery of the Moor
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 00:30
Mike Dilger investigates the mystery behind Bronze Age burial goods discovered on Dartmoor. They've been described as the most important find ever on the moor.
Collateral
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 01:00
3/4. Crime drama series. When the killers claim another victim, DI Kip Glaspie decides to break the rules to get to the bottom of the mystery. Contains strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
Collateral
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 02:00
4/4. As the net draws in, DI Kip Glaspie enters a dangerous power play with MI5. But is it too late to save everyone involved? Contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes. [S,AD] [HD]
Treasures of Ancient Rome
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 03:00
3/3. Alastair Sooke charts the fall of the Roman Empire through some of its artistic treasures, including one of the best preserved Roman cities in Libya.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 04:00
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 05:30
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More daily from 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 18:58
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
World News Today
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 19:00
The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
University Challenge
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 19:30
5/10. Quiz featuring university alumni. The St John's team includes Laura Bates and the St Edmund Hall team features Emma Kennedy.
Top of the Pops
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 20:00
Peter Powell and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1986, featuring Bon Jovi, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, Duran Duran and The Pretenders.
Top of the Pops
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 20:30
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, featuring Europe, Simple Minds, Swing Out Sister, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Berlin and Red Box.
The Sound of Movie Musicals with Neil Brand
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 21:00
1/3. Neil Brand explores a golden age of the film musical, from the US to Stalins Soviet Union.
TOTP2
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 22:00
A Christmas compilation including Wizzard, Slade, Mariah Carey, The Flying Pickets, Kylie and Jason, The Darkness, Abba, The Spice Girls, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran.
The Story of Fairytale of New York
BBC Four HD - Friday 14th December 2018 - 23:30
Uncovering the stories behind The Pogues Christmas classic, Fairytale of New York. Contains very strong language.
Top of the Pops
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 00:30
Peter Powell and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1986, featuring Bon Jovi, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, Duran Duran and The Pretenders.
Top of the Pops
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 01:00
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, featuring Europe, Simple Minds, Swing Out Sister, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Berlin and Red Box.
The Sound of Movie Musicals with Neil Brand
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 01:35
1/3. Neil Brand explores a golden age of the film musical, from the US to Stalins Soviet Union.
Classic Cellists at the BBC
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 02:35
Featuring performances by master cellists such as Paul Tortelier, Jacqueline du Pre, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo Yo Ma, Steven Isserlis and Mischa Maisky.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 03:35
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 05:30
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More daily from 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 18:58
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Britain's Lost Waterlands:...
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 19:00
...Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country. Exploring the landscapes that inspired Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons. [S,AD] [HD]
The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 20:00
Documentary exploring the eventful life of the Clyde-built ship, RMS Queen Mary, from a symbol of hope to a nation, to the floating hotel of today. [S,AD]
The Sinner
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 21:00
5/8. Cora's memories of events begin to return. Ambrose finds a young person's body in the woods, but his progress is hampered by the arrival of Captain Anne Farmer. Contains some violent scenes.
The Sinner
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 21:40
6/8. Detective Ambrose decides to let Cora visit the Beverwyck club. Will she remember why she stabbed Frankie Belmont? Contains some sexual content and some upsetting scenes.
Easter Island: Mysteries of a Lost World
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 22:20
Dr Jago Cooper uses scientific and archaeological evidence to argue that Easter Island's demise was not solely due to its inhabitants' wilful use of its natural resources.
Top of the Pops
BBC Four HD - Saturday 15th December 2018 - 23:50
Peter Powell and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 November 1986, featuring Bon Jovi, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, Duran Duran and The Pretenders.
Top of the Pops
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 00:25
Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, featuring Europe, Simple Minds, Swing Out Sister, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Berlin and Red Box.
The Christmas Session
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 00:55
A blend of folk tradition and burlesque fun as Bellowhead, The Unthanks, Thea Gilmore, Lisa Knapp, and others perform seasonal songs of their own alongside yuletide favourites.
Britain's Lost Waterlands:...
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 01:55
...Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country. Exploring the landscapes that inspired Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons. [S,AD] [HD]
The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 02:55
Documentary exploring the eventful life of the Clyde-built ship, RMS Queen Mary, from a symbol of hope to a nation, to the floating hotel of today. [S,AD]
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 03:55
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 05:30
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More daily from 7.00pm.
This is BBC Four
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 18:58
This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
A History of Christianity
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 19:00
6/6. Diarmaid MacCulloch examines the concept of scepticism in Western Christianity and challenges the idea that faith has ebbed away in the face of science and reason. [S,AD] [HD]
Concorde: A Supersonic Story
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 20:00
The life of the most glamorous plane ever built, as told by the people whose lives she touched. Narrated by Sophie Okonedo.
Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 21:00
Griff Rhys Jones reveals how Dickens created the idea of a traditional family Christmas through one of his best-known books, A Christmas Carol. [S,AD]
A Christmas Carol
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 22:00
Simon Callow's acclaimed one-man adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic for the small screen. Viewers can listen in stereo or binaural via headphones.
Timeshift
BBC Four HD - Sunday 16th December 2018 - 23:15
6/6. How Bernard Lovell's telescope was used by both the Americans and the Russians to track their competing spacecraft and put Britain at the forefront of radio astronomy. [S,AD] [HD]