BBC Four TV Guide
Tuesday, 3 November 2026 • BBC iPlayer
The Story of Scottish Art
Lachlan Goudie traces the development of Scottish art. The first episode goes from the sites of the Neolithic era to the period of destruction initiated by the Reformation.
Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom
Three-part series examining the harsh elements and rich rewards of the Alaskan wilderness. A mother sea otter nurses her baby through the chilly days of early spring.
Amsterdam: An Art Lovers' Guide
Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover the art and design of Amsterdam - a city that pioneered much of modern life, from multinational trade to how we design our homes.
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
..programmes start at 7.00pm
Broadcasting on Freeview.
..programmes start at 7.00pm
Broadcasting on Freeview.
..programmes start at 7.00pm
Broadcasting on Freeview.
This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Secrets of Skin
Professor Ben Garrod explores how skin has evolved remarkable ways to enable animals to communicate with each other, from vibrant displays of colour to skin pouches to amplify sound.
Weatherman Walking
Derek Brockway walks in Dylan Thomas's footsteps around Swansea before heading to the Llansteffan Peninsula and the Three Rivers estuary.
To the Manor Born
British Rail decides to close down the local station, and Audrey goes into battle.
Keeping Up Appearances
Sitcom. Richard is worried that Hyacinth's attendance at an exclusive auction is going to cost him a lot of money. However, he ends up with a very different problem.
The Normans
Professor Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Normans on southern Europe and the Middle East, as they spread south in the 11th century.
Allies in Exile - Storyville
Documentary following two Syrian film-makers as they navigate the UK asylum system. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes.
An Unknown Substance - Storyville
Following the imprisonment of a Russian politician, his wife campaigns to bring him home. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.
Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies
In this mind-bending film, Jim Al-Khalili explores the universe at its smallest, from tiny insects to living cells and viruses, before finally arriving at the atom.
