BBC Four HD 2026-10-26 Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 2026-10-26 5/6. Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through their clothes. She looks at the Black Prince. [S,AD] [HD] 2026-10-26 It's time for the musicians to impress the judges like never before as the competition reaches the semi-final stage. Presented by Petroc Trelawny. [S] [HD] 2026-10-26 2/3. As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD] 2026-10-26 Sir Derek Jacobi looks back on the 1967 filmed version of Franco Zeffirelli's famous National Theatre production of Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing. [S] [HD] 2026-10-26 Dame Maggie Smith stars in the 1967 screen version of Franco Zeffirelli's exuberant National Theatre production of Shakespeare's romantic comedy. [S] 2026-10-26 Join Owain Wyn Evans for a thrilling concert from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. [S] [HD] 2026-10-26 2/3. As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD] 2026-10-26 5/6. Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through their clothes. She looks at the Black Prince. [S,AD] [HD] 2026-10-26 Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 2026-10-26 2026-10-26 2026-10-26 2026-10-27 Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 2026-10-27 3/3. Told through the experiences of its native species, this is the moving story of the changing fortunes of New Zealand's wildlife since humans first arrived. [S,AD] [HD] 2026-10-27 How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians. [S,AD] [HD] 2026-10-27 Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from Bradford University. The specialist subjects are Captain Bligh, King Richard III, Shakespeare's English Kings and George Stephenson. [S] 2026-10-27 Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Sue MacGregor and Derek Jacobi take on Arthur Marshall, Liza Goddard and Julian Pettifer in the panel game of word definitions and deceptions. [S] 2026-10-27 Film-maker Chris Terrill looks back on his seminal 1996 series Soho Stories. [S] [HD] 2026-10-27 1/12. A coded bomb warning causes panic in the West End, but Danny the drag queen must practise his act. Contains some strong language. [S] 2026-10-27 2/12. We follow the fortunes of history student Gwen, training to be a stripper for a summer job, and Danny, an unemployed actor who is a drag queen at night. Contains some strong language. [S] 2026-10-27 3/12. Bespoke tailor Mark appears in a Saatchi & Saatchi ad, Gerard concocts erotic costumes for the Raymond Revuebar, and drag artist Danny buys a new frock. Contains some strong language. [S] 2026-10-27 6/6. In the last of the series, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. [S,AD] [HD] 2026-10-27 How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians. [S,AD] [HD] 2026-10-27 3/3. Told through the experiences of its native species, this is the moving story of the changing fortunes of New Zealand's wildlife since humans first arrived. [S,AD,SL] [HD] 2026-10-27 Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD] 2026-10-27 2026-10-27 2026-10-27