Peter Sissons presents. Followed by Weather
This season's theme of fairy tales is represented by Russian composer Liadov's tone-poem trilogy - Baba-Yaga, The Enchanted Lake and Kikimora - taken from old folk tales, and Stravinsky's ballet music The Fairy's Kiss, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen. Between are
Knussen's settings of four poems by Walt Whitman , and the premiere of German composer Detlev Glanert 's Theatrum Bestiarum. The BBC
Symphony Orchestra is conducted by John Storgards. The concert is also on BBC Radio 3 from 7.30pm. INTERACTIVE: digital viewers can access music notes via the red button
How will human beings reach Mars?
5/7. April
1941: Harriet and Guy escape from Athens just in the nick of time.
Continues tomorrow at 10.05pm.
First shown on BBC1
5/6
David Dimbleby explores Hampshire, Kent and Sussex to see how areas at risk from invasion have inspired artists, from JMW Turner to
Paul Nash. Concludes tomorrow at 11pm.
First shown on BBC1
David Dimbleby examines how the 'Home Front' of Hampshire, Sussex and Kent, areas which have faced invasion, inspired artists, composers and writers. Show more
5/6. Nick Danziger finds surprising scenes near Gatwick and Kalpesh Lathigra captures Dungeness's beauty. More tomorrow 12 midnight.
7/8. How Churchill was at the heart of D-Day. More tomorrow 12.40am
Richard Holmes reveals how Winston Churchill was at the heart of D-Day planning, despite his failing health and fears of a repeat of the massacre at Gallipoli. Show more
: Pittsburgh to Louisville: 7/10. Dickens's trail along the Ohio river. More tomorrow 1.10am