Will and Lyra plan to steal the alethiometer from Boreal but are set back by an unforeseen guest. MacPhail takes decisive action, and Mary takes a leap of faith.
Detective drama set in 1966. Gently and Bacchus are thrown into the new world of celebrity when the body of a missing schoolgirl is discovered in a shallow grave. Show more
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
The Christmas Invasion
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Three
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A Christmas special introducing the Tenth Doctor... The newly-regenerated Time Lord is out of action, but the Sycorax are coming...
A stag do goes awry when the host of their fishing trip is found harpooned on a beach the next morning. But as their boat never moved, how could any of them have done it?
Historical drama. Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence. Uhtred attracts the attention of a beautiful pagan queen. Show more
Historical drama. Uhtred is driven to hiding in the marshlands with King Alfred. With the life of Alfred's child hanging in the balance, a bond is finally struck. Show more
Historical drama. Leaving the safety of the marshes, a united Alfred and Uhtred prepare for a final decisive battle with the Danes. Show more
Crime comedy. Woody is employed by a company running pirate boat parties. Kidnapped at sea, his life is in danger as pretend pirate battles turn into real ones. Show more
Period drama. Cornwall's election looms and the Poldarks face difficult decisions, as the outcomes could change not only their lives, but the future of Cornwall itself. Show more
Sara is persuaded to go on a date. Carol is happily back with her awful ex, and Sara tries to repair the damage she did to Marie.
Sara’s father Lewis is back, forcing her to re-examine all her important male relationships. She tries to dig deeper into why Lewis and her fiance both left her. Show more
Drama on 4
The Continuing Adventures of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (Deceased)
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
4 Extra Debut. 1904, Mexico: legendary lawman Pat Garrett is haunted by the ghosts of his past and confronted with an uncertain future. Stars Sean Gilder. Show more
Historical drama. In rescuing his new wife Mildrith from suspected abduction, Uhtred is drawn into battle with the Danes and faces his most feared opponent. Show more
Tom puts on a summer event, but will it be remembered for the right reasons with all the goings-on? Stars Miles Jupp. From 2016. Show more
Andrew Marr presents a new production of John Webster's bloody revenge tragedy The Duchess of Malfi (1614) performed in a perfect recreation of an early Jacobean theatre. Show more
Drama series. Exhausted, Georgie can't wait to get home to fiance Jamie and her family, but the forces need her help first. Meanwhile, a desperate Elvis is forced to come clean. Show more
Drama series. Worried about Georgie's state of mind, Jamie seeks out Captain James to find out whether she is in any danger. Georgie reels after hearing the news that Abu is alive. Show more
Drama series. Georgie throws herself into the last-minute wedding plans with Jamie. However, she is then given one more assignment which lands her in greater danger than ever. Show more
Drama series. Lance Corporal Georgie Lane, an experienced army medic, goes on a humanitarian tour to Kenya, where she quickly lands herself in great danger. Show more
Sam and Drake provoke Trenwith, and Ross's stubbornness gives George the upper hand. Meanwhile, a great naval battle leaves Dwight's fate in question. Show more