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The Octopus in My House
A professor develops an extraordinary relationship with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home to learn about its intelligence.
2026-04-02
Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story
Gabriel Weston looks at the difficulty of identifying the body in a murder case. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.
2026-04-02
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2026-04-02
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Steeplejack Fred Dibnah tours Britain admiring some of its engineering marvels. This edition focuses on structures that have been built for entertainment purposes.
2026-04-02
Cornwall's Red River
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the Red River in Cornwall. Despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining, it is also home to some rare, beautiful and resilient wildlife.
2026-04-02
All about Eve
Classic Oscar-winning drama. An ageing star is duped into helping an aspiring actress, who turns out to be ruthlessly ambitious.
2026-04-02
Wogan with Bette Davis
Classic interview from 1987 in which Terry Wogan talks to Hollywood legend Bette Davis.
2026-04-02
The Ipcress File
Spy thriller about an investigation into a brain drain among scientists. A secret agent finds himself in a world where nobody can be trusted.
2026-04-02
The Truth about Len Deighton
Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, whose output ranges from the Harry Palmer espionage thrillers to books on military history and cookery. First shown in 2006.
2026-04-02
Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of Spring
Uninterrupted and unspoiled by voiceover or music, the birdsong of sunrise in all its glory. Three different habitats, Britain's woodland, heathland and parkland, burst into song.
2026-04-03
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Steeplejack Fred Dibnah tours Britain admiring some of its engineering marvels. This edition focuses on structures that have been built for entertainment purposes.
2026-04-03
Cornwall's Red River
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the Red River in Cornwall. Despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining, it is also home to some rare, beautiful and resilient wildlife.
2026-04-03
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
2026-04-03
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2026-04-03
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2026-04-03
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2026-04-03
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
2026-04-03
TOTP: 1999
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 July 1999 and featuring Steps, Madness, Catatonia, The Cardigans, Dina Carroll and Ricky Martin.
2026-04-03
TOTP: 1999
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, featuring Elvis Costello, Five, The 3 Jays, Pet Shop Boys, DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, Madness and Ricky Martin.
2026-04-03
TOTP: 1981
Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1981 and featuring Stiff Little Fingers, Liquid Gold, Sugar Minott, Spandau Ballet and Shakin' Stevens.
2026-04-03
TOTP: 1987
Gary Davies and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1987, featuring Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat and The Pogues & The Dubliners.
2026-04-03
The Cure at the BBC
A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and the unique songwriting talents that meant their long list of singles were always destined to be embraced by a far wider audience.
2026-04-03
The Cure: Radio 2 in Concert
The Cure play an intimate performance with a selection of classics, fan favourites and tracks from the album Songs of a Lost World.
2026-04-03
6 Music Festival 2026
Highlights from the annual live music festival. Contains some strong language and scenes of flashing images.
2026-04-03
The Cure at the BBC
A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and the unique songwriting talents that meant their long list of singles were always destined to be embraced by a far wider audience.
2026-04-03