BBC Four

BBC Four

The British Broadcasting Corporation's 4th channel concentrating on documentaries and culture.

United Kingdom

TV guide - Wednesday, 12/02/20

00:15
Sold! Inside the World's Biggest Auction HouseIMDB 6.9/10
Global President Jussi Pilkannien and his team chart the highs and lows of auctions in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai - a story full of drama, as they reveal whether Brexit has spooked the art market and if Christie's big push into Asia is paying off.
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01:15
Jigs and Wigs: The Extreme World of Irish Dancing
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01:45
Jigs and Wigs: The Extreme World of Irish Dancing
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02:15
London: A Tale of Two Cities with Dan Cruickshank
Dan Cruickshank follows in the footsteps of John Stow and John Strype, two of London's greatest chroniclers, to explore one of the most dramatic centuries in the history of London. The 17th century saw London plunged into a series of devastating disasters. The Civil War, a murderous plague and the destruction that was the great fire should have seen the small medieval city all but destroyed. Yet somehow, London not only survived but emerged as one of the wealthiest and most influential cities in Europe. Using two remarkable surveys written at either end of this momentous century, Dan Cruickshank discovers how a unique combination of innovation, ambition and sheer spirit of enterprise saw Londoners thrive. Cruickshank's journey reveals the twists and turns of a century that laid the foundations of one of the most important cities on the planet.
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03:15
Closedown
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19:00
Beyond 100 Days
BBC News journalists take an in-depth look and analysis into the current news stories which have been covered in the news. The programme includes various analysis' into all the current affairs in politics, conflicts and issues that are currently taking the main headlines in the news with exclusive interviews. The programme also includes the current affairs, results and news in sports.
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19:30
The Beauty of Anatomy
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20:00
The World's Busiest Railway / World's Busiest Railway 2015IMDB 7.2/10
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21:00
A Very British History
The story of the Birmingham Irish told through film archive and personal memories
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22:00
Ireland's Treasures Uncovered
Ireland's Treasures Uncovered, tells the story of the iconic Irish artefacts that have helped to shape and create modern Ireland, both North and South. The programme reveals the surprising tales behind treasures such as the Tara Broach, the Broighter Hoard, the Waterford Charter Roll and others, revealing new stories behind the artefacts that we thought we knew. It also reveals the most recent astounding finds, that are adding to the list of Ireland's Treasures. Using key access to Ireland's two largest museums, in Belfast and Dublin, the programme brings together archaeologists and curators who have spent their lives working to understand the true context for these emblematic treasures. Series Producer: Edward Hart Executive Producers: Ailsa Orr & Justin Binding
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23:00
Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal CollectionIMDB 8.2/10
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TV guide - Thursday, 13/02/20

00:00
Sold! Inside the World's Biggest Auction HouseIMDB 6.9/10
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01:00
Victorian SensationsIMDB 7.4/10
Dr Hannah Fry explores how science and technology transformed Britain in the 1890s, giving rise to the modern world - and many present-day anxieties.
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02:00
Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh StoryIMDB 7.5/10
Documentary. For the last 150 years, Britain has been a nation of bike lovers. And for much of that time, one make has been associated with quality, innovation and Britishness - Raleigh bikes. Born in the back streets of Nottingham in 1888, Raleigh grew to become the biggest bicycle manufacturer in the world. For over a century, the company was known for its simple and practical bikes. Now, with wonderful personal testimony and rare and previously unseen archive film, this documentary tells the extraordinary tale of the ups and downs of Raleigh bikes - a beautifully illustrated story full of remarkable characters, epic adventures and memorable bikes.
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03:00
The World's Busiest Railway / World's Busiest Railway 2015IMDB 7.2/10
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04:00
Closedown
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19:00
Beyond 100 Days
BBC News journalists take an in-depth look and analysis into the current news stories which have been covered in the news. The programme includes various analysis' into all the current affairs in politics, conflicts and issues that are currently taking the main headlines in the news with exclusive interviews. The programme also includes the current affairs, results and news in sports.
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19:30
The Pennine Way
Explorer Paul Rose presents a four-part documentary on the Pennine Way, Britain's first national trail, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. In this edition, he discovers how the route, which at 268 miles stretches from the Peak District in Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders, has changed in the last half-century. He learns that the Pennine Way owes its existence to the right-to-roam movement in the 1930s, hears about ghostly sightings along the trail and meets actor and director Barrie Rutter to explore the literary roots of the south Pennines.
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20:00
Walt DisneyIMDB 7.8/10
Walt Disney The life and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring archival footage only recently released from the Disney vaults, alongside scenes from some of his greatest films and the sketches which created them. Those who helped turn his dreams into reality - his friends, family and his animators and designers, reveal the real man behind the legend. They disclose the previously unknown processes, single-mindedness, and sometimes sheer unpleasantness and discrimination that lay behind his seemingly effortless masterpieces. Through bankruptcy, strikes, great risk and more, Disney's refusal to accept failure, and his single-minded pursuit of his creative vision produced cartoons and movies that would define an entire industry. Both and inspiring story and a cautionary tale about the price of ambition, Walt Disney offers an unprecedented look at the man who created a world and built an empire. Part One explores Disney's early days creating Mickey Mouse through to the triumph of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated film.
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21:00
Life Cinematic
British director Sam Taylor-Johnson, director of Fifty Shades Of Grey, Nowhere Boy and A Million Little Pieces, selects her most influential clips from the world of cinema.
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