Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 277,256 playable programmes from the BBC

Secrets of Skin

Series 1

Moving

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

What makes sharks built for speed? How do snakes move without limbs? How do sugar gliders fly without feathers? The answers all lie in their skin. Show more

Chemistry: A Volatile History

Episode 1: Discovering the Elements

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

The story of how the elements were discovered and mapped begins with the alchemists who questioned that the world was made up of earth, air, fire and water. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Dr Lucy Worsley's series begins in 1714 when, to prevent the crown falling into the hands of a Catholic, Britain shipped in a ready-made royal family from Hanover. Show more

Dallas Campbell, Professor Danielle George and Dr Hugh Hunt attempt to restage the very first official broadcast on British television, exactly 80 years after it made history. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dallas Campbell
Participant:
Danielle George
Participant:
Hugh Hunt
Production Company:
Windfall Films Ltd
Director:
Peter Gauvain
Producer:
Peter Gauvain
Executive Producer:
David Dugan

A series exploring the science fiction genre. Dominic Sandbrook looks at writers' enduring fascination with outer space, dating back to the 19th century with Jules Verne. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John Das
Series Producer:
Ben Southwell
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole
Participant:
William Shatner
Participant:
Nichelle Nichols
Participant:
Anthony Daniels
Participant:
Kenny Baker
Participant:
Zoe Saldana
Participant:
Neil Gaiman

Arena

The Changin’ Times of Ike White

Duration: 1 hour, 18 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 2 months

In 1974, Ike White recorded an album while serving life for murder. The album became his ticket to freedom. But, just as he was on the cusp of stardom, Ike disappeared. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Greg Errico
Interviewed Guest:
Rico Fanning
Interviewed Guest:
Jerry Goldstein
Interviewed Guest:
David Maestro
Director:
Daniel Vernon
Production Company:
Erica Starling Productions

Brand

Arena

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Dr Lucy Worsley's series begins in 1714 when, to prevent the crown falling into the hands of a Catholic, Britain shipped in a ready-made royal family from Hanover. Show more

BBC Four HD

About BBC Four

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

About this data

This data is drawn from the data stream that informs BBC's iPlayer and Sounds. The information shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was/is subject to change and may not be accurate. More