Across the nations, a stellar line-up of artists entertain audiences with a mix of classical, jazz and contemporary repertoire to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms. Show more
Sir Roger Penrose takes a personal journey through artist MC Escher's work, marvelling at his intuitive brilliance and the light it still sheds on complex mathematical concepts. Show more
A Storyville documentary: chronicling magician James Randi's debunkings of faith healers, fortune tellers and psychics, including Uri Geller and tent-show evangelist Peter Popoff. Show more
Penelope Keith uncovers the secrets behind some of the BBC's greatest artists and programmes as she delves into the corporation's written archives.
Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by Dan Snow, Natalie Haynes and Matthew Sweet for a fresh look at a subject very close to his heart - the great British war movie. Show more
Documentary musical set in a school in Dharavi, the biggest slum in Asia. A combination of music, dance and observational footage, following five children in their daily lives. Show more
Bought with Love: The Secret History of British Art Collections
Episode 1: The Pioneers
59 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for years
Helen Rosslyn reveals the influence of the 17th-century British pioneer collectors such as Thomas Howard and how the Whitehall Group brought a taste for the Baroque. Show more
Lucy Worsley investigates our curious relationship with killing, exploring notorious real-life crimes from the first half of the 19th century. Show more