What’s On BBC Four Today Thursday 2 February 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC Four today.
19:00
Great British Railway Journeys
S10E14
Michael Portillo journeys from Piccadilly Circus to Gravesend
Michael Portillo journeys from Piccadilly Circus to Gravesend, visiting an exotic West End store that was popular among Victorian women and hearing how a Russian ballet company took London by storm in 1909. He also discovers the origins of netball and gymslips at North Kent College and meets the pilots of the Port of London Authority, founded in the early 20th century
19:30
The Joy of Painting
S01E14
Bob Ross paints birch trees
20:00
Princess Margaret: The Rebel Royal
S01E01
Part one of two. Documentary profile of the Queen’s sister
Part one of two. Documentary profile of the Queen’s sister, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed Britain during the 20th century. With archive footage and interviews, the series follows Margaret’s life as she redefined the image of the modern princess, and begins with her birth in 1930. The abdication of her uncle propelled Margaret to second in line to the throne, but her life would be shaped by dramatic social change as Britain entered a more egalitarian era after the Second World War
21:00
The Imitation Game
Biopic of codebreaker Alan Turing, starring Benedict Cumberbatch
2014 – History, Drama, Thriller, War
Biopic of mathematician Alan Turing, whose work during the Second World War translated seemingly unbreakable Nazi codes as well as pioneering the development of computer technology. In the years following the war, his life would be destroyed as his homosexuality was discovered, leaving him facing criminal charges. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and Charles Dance
22:50
Defiance
Second World War drama, starring Daniel Craig
2008 – Action, Drama, History, War
Three Jewish brothers escape into the woods during the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, and launch a series of guerrilla attacks on German forces. As word of their actions spreads, other refugees join them to form a larger resistance movement. However, one of the brothers fears their struggle is doomed. Second World War drama, starring Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell
00:55
Around the World in 80 Treasures
S01E07
Dan Cruickshank travels from Jordan to Ethiopia
Dan Cruickshank tries to find the Ark of the Covenant, travelling across Jordan, Israel, Palestine and Ethiopia in search of the lost relic. Along the way he visits the ancient city of Petra, scales a sheer cliff face to reach a remote monastery, learns the legends of the most powerful king in Africa, and encounters the Guardian Monk – who allows none to pass
01:55
Princess Margaret: The Rebel Royal
S01E01
Part one of two. Documentary profile of the Queen’s sister
Part one of two. Documentary profile of the Queen’s sister, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed Britain during the 20th century. With archive footage and interviews, the series follows Margaret’s life as she redefined the image of the modern princess, and begins with her birth in 1930. The abdication of her uncle propelled Margaret to second in line to the throne, but her life would be shaped by dramatic social change as Britain entered a more egalitarian era after the Second World War
02:55
Great British Railway Journeys
S10E14
Michael Portillo journeys from Piccadilly Circus to Gravesend
Michael Portillo journeys from Piccadilly Circus to Gravesend, visiting an exotic West End store that was popular among Victorian women and hearing how a Russian ballet company took London by storm in 1909. He also discovers the origins of netball and gymslips at North Kent College and meets the pilots of the Port of London Authority, founded in the early 20th century
03:25
The Joy of Painting
S01E14
Bob Ross paints birch trees
03:55
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