Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Coverage from the second day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.

Celebrating Lee Miller, a model turned photographer turned war reporter. Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.

Julian of Norwich. The story of Revelations of Divine Love, the first book written in English by a woman. Contains some violent scenes.

The beloved illustrator and famous fans on Roald Dahl and other artistic adventures.

A couple's exhausting battle to enjoy an idyllic camping holiday in Dorset. Contains some strong language.

Dramatist Mike Leigh talks to Arena about his work and demonstrates his unique processes of building the characters of his dramas.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Coverage from the third day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.

Marine archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson tells the story of the Norsemen in Scotland, visiting archaeological sites across Scotland and Norway.

What happened to a British ship and German U-boat that reportedly sank each other in 1917.

The pub has been a cornerstone of British society since medieval times. But in the past 50 years the pub has undergone massive change. Narrated by Arthur Smith.

The pub has been a cornerstone of British society since medieval times. But in the past 50 years the pub has undergone massive change. Narrated by Arthur Smith.

Film that tells how recently uncovered Soviet whaling reports have allowed us to understand the magnitude of historical whale populations and the shocking impact of commercial whaling.

Film that tells how recently uncovered Soviet whaling reports have allowed us to understand the magnitude of historical whale populations and the shocking impact of commercial whaling.

Marine archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson tells the story of the Norsemen in Scotland, visiting archaeological sites across Scotland and Norway.

Marine archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson tells the story of the Norsemen in Scotland, visiting archaeological sites across Scotland and Norway.

Julian of Norwich. The story of Revelations of Divine Love, the first book written in English by a woman.

Julian of Norwich. The story of Revelations of Divine Love, the first book written in English by a woman.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Will Millard explores some of Wales's hidden historic buildings, meeting the passionate individuals who are trying to save these vulnerable structures before it is too late.

A documentary telling the story of the extremely rare discovery of evidence of Roman crucifixion, unearthed in a routine archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens.

Coverage from the fourth day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.

Smiley's investigation to snare the traitor at the heart of the Circus leads him to Jerry Westerby, a Fleet Street journalist.

In the final part of John le Carre's classic story, George Smiley's search for the mole at the heart of the Circus finally comes to an end.

A remarkable journey into the secret world of bats. Cutting-edge night-vision cameras follow the hidden life of a greater horseshoe bat roost for four months.

A remarkable journey into the secret world of bats. Cutting-edge night-vision cameras follow the hidden life of a greater horseshoe bat roost for four months.

Documentary in which gardening expert Chris Beardshaw delves into the micro-world of soil to reveal what it is, how it works and why we couldn't survive without it.

Documentary in which gardening expert Chris Beardshaw delves into the micro-world of soil to reveal what it is, how it works and why we couldn't survive without it.

Will Millard explores some of Wales's hidden historic buildings, meeting the passionate individuals who are trying to save these vulnerable structures before it is too late.

A remarkable journey into the secret world of bats. Cutting-edge night-vision cameras follow the hidden life of a greater horseshoe bat roost for four months.

A remarkable journey into the secret world of bats. Cutting-edge night-vision cameras follow the hidden life of a greater horseshoe bat roost for four months.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Paul Rose explores the 79 miles of the Yorkshire Wolds Way. He gets a unique view of this stretch of chalk downland and gets a special invitation to a military base.

Story of the Village - Milton Abbas. Ben Robinson reveals the story of the idyllic village of Milton Abbas in Dorset.

First of a two-part documentary in which Dr Clare Jackson tells the story of the exiled Stuarts and of the threat the Jacobites posed to the embryonic British state.

Coverage from the fifth day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.

Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission.

A documentary telling the story of the extremely rare discovery of evidence of Roman crucifixion, unearthed in a routine archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens.

Story of the Village - Milton Abbas. Ben Robinson reveals the story of the idyllic village of Milton Abbas in Dorset.

Paul Rose explores the 79 miles of the Yorkshire Wolds Way. He gets a unique view of this stretch of chalk downland and gets a special invitation to a military base.

First of a two-part documentary in which Dr Clare Jackson tells the story of the exiled Stuarts and of the threat the Jacobites posed to the embryonic British state.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Garbage, Inner City, The Divine Comedy, Leilani, Dru Hill, The Offspring and Armand Van Helden ft Duane Harden.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 February 1999 and featuring M People, A+, Mansun, Mirrorball, Soulsearcher, Tayana Ali and Blondie.

Coverage from the sixth day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.

Mike Read and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 January 1986 and featuring Fine Young Cannibals, Dire Straits, a-ha, Mr Mister and Pet Shop Boys.

Nicky Campbell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 10 January 1997 and featuring Kenickie, Kavana, Runrig, Terrorvision, Blur and Spice Girls.

Clips from the BBC archive giving an overview of David Bowie's career from 1964 to 2016, blending interviews and performances from music programmes, documentaries and chat shows.

Songs include Ashes to Ashes, Absolute Beginners, The Man Who Sold the World and Fame. Contains scenes of flashing images.

The story of how David Jones became David Bowie and how Bowie became Ziggy Stardust. Contains some strong language.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, featuring Garbage, Inner City, The Divine Comedy, Leilani, Dru Hill, The Offspring and Armand Van Helden ft Duane Harden.

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 February 1999 and featuring M People, A+, Mansun, Mirrorball, Soulsearcher, Tayana Ali and Blondie.

Mike Read and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 January 1986 and featuring Fine Young Cannibals, Dire Straits, a-ha, Mr Mister and Pet Shop Boys.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

The life and culture of the skilled craftsmen and farmers of the Kingdom of Mourne in Northern Ireland is explored.

Leonard Sachs presents a 1972 edition of the old-time music hall programme from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With guests Eartha Kitt and Arthur Askey.

Hetty takes on a new case while on holiday with Robert. But who exactly is she dealing with.

With her career threatened, DS Fia Lucey is sent back to her hometown of Blackwater, where she is forced to face the demons of her past while investigating a missing person case.

With the case now confirmed a murder, Fia suspects her new partner, Detective Furlong. But she soon discovers the dark secrets of the town have their roots in a more powerful source.

Michael Parkinson looks back on his meeting with Ingrid Bergman - an actress he confesses to falling in love with the first time he saw her on screen at his local cinema.

Novelist Joanna Trollope talks to Mark Lawson about creativity, divorce and the inescapable drama of domestic life.

What happened to a British ship and German U-boat that reportedly sank each other in 1917.

The pub has been a cornerstone of British society since medieval times. But in the past 50 years the pub has undergone massive change. Narrated by Arthur Smith.

Leonard Sachs presents a 1972 edition of the old-time music hall programme from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. With guests Eartha Kitt and Arthur Askey.

Hetty takes on a new case while on holiday with Robert. But who exactly is she dealing with.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park.

Documentary recalling the life of Alfred Wainwright, the eccentric Lancastrian who created a series of iconic fell-walking books in the 1950s, and his love for the Lake District.

Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank. Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Director Richard Eyre presents an introduction to the complex, yet still very relevant, playwright Henrik Ibsen.

Henrik Ibsen's classic play about an unscrupulous woman. From 1962 with Ingrid Bergman, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson and Trevor Howard.

Henrik Ibsen's classic play about an unscrupulous woman. From 1962 with Ingrid Bergman, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson and Trevor Howard.

From 1979, exploring the life of Henrik Ibsen, through his plays and the words of his critics and admirers. With excerpts from the Ibsen canon.

Documentary that recounts how three young brothers turned an Indigenous Australian dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse. Contains some strong language.

Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

The hills of Guilin and the fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China.

Documentary series. Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born.

Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Penelope Keith and Miles Kingston take on Patrick Campbell, Sinead Cusak and Ian Ogilvy in the panel game of word definitions and deceptions.

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Angela Down, Robin Ray and John Julius Norwich. With guest musician Bernard Haitink.

Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century.

Documentary first shown on Scottish poet Norman MacCaig's 80th birthday in 1990 to mark the centenary of his birth, featuring archive footage and readings of nine of his poems.

Documentary first shown on Scottish poet Norman MacCaig's 80th birthday in 1990 to mark the centenary of his birth, featuring archive footage and readings of nine of his poems.

Magnus Magnusson interviews Scottish poet Norman MacCaig.

Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank. Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century.

Joseph Cooper invites viewers to match their musical wits against guests Angela Down, Robin Ray and John Julius Norwich. With guest musician Bernard Haitink.

Documentary series. Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Michael Portillo strikes out to explore the Britain of his youth, starting at Preston's Fulwood Barracks and heading across to Bury Bolton Street station in Greater Manchester.

Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She sets off to climb Helvellyn via the fearsome ridge of Striding Edge.

Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker's predecessor decides to publish his memoirs, the PM tries to suppress a chapter in which he appears unfavourably.

Classic political sitcom. When Jim Hacker discovers the French are planning some dirty tricks to get political advantage, the PM turns the tables on them.

Profile of John Logie Baird, the man who invented television, concentrating on how his dedication and drive made his achievements possible, presented by his son, Malcolm.

Leslie Mitchell traces the origins of television, from the beginning of the 20th century to the first outside broadcast - the coronation of George VI in 1937.

Dan Cruickshank presents a documentary revealing the story of the Dalai Lama, his secret Himalayan kingdom and his exile, using eyewitness accounts and colour archive footage.

Michael Portillo strikes out to explore the Britain of his youth, starting at Preston's Fulwood Barracks and heading across to Bury Bolton Street station in Greater Manchester.

Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She sets off to climb Helvellyn via the fearsome ridge of Striding Edge.

Profile of John Logie Baird, the man who invented television, concentrating on how his dedication and drive made his achievements possible, presented by his son, Malcolm.

The hills of Guilin and the fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Michael celebrates new beginnings for the nation in the years after the Second World War.

Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She visits Derwent Water and Keswick to tackle the climb of Catbells.

An attempt to prove whether there is any truth behind the legend of the Bermuda Triangle.

Fiona Bruce traces the story of the love between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, meeting HRH Prince Charles and visiting the royal palaces that the couple made their own.

Seminal spy drama series from 1982. Two seemingly unconnected events summon master spy George Smiley from retirement.