What’s On BBC Four Today Sunday 15 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC Four today.
19:00
Come Dancing
S1979E03
Scotland take on Northern Ireland at the Civic Centre, Motherwell
Terry Wogan introduces another 1979 episode of the inter-regional amateur dance contest as Scotland take on Northern Ireland at the Civic Centre, Motherwell. Ray Moore provides the commentary. Featuring latin, ballroom, old time, formation and disco.
19:45
Mozart Uncovered
Arias and duets from Mozart’s operas
20:00
Inside Classical: Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
S01E05
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform Stravinsky and Rachmaninov
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft, perform 20th-century works including Sergey Rachmaninov’s vivaciously virtuosic Third Piano Concerto and Stravinsky’s controversial The Rite of Spring in St David’s Hall, Cardiff. Presented by Josie d’Arby
21:30
Stealing Van Gogh
Uncovering the true story behind the greatest art heist of the 21st century
Andrew Graham-Dixon examines the world of high art and organised crime, as he uncovers the true story behind the greatest art heist of the 21st century, when two priceless paintings were stolen from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam in December 2002. Andrew travels across Europe meeting policemen, art experts and prosecutors to try and find out what really happened to the stolen masterpieces
22:30
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
A portrait of the comedian
Documentary offering a personal portrait of the truly unique comedian, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage. With contributions from those who worked with him, lived with him and were inspired by him
00:00
Michael Palin’s New Europe
S01E01
The traveller visits Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia
The veteran traveller visits Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia, witnessing the effects of the massive economic changes that have taken place since the fall of communism. He also sails to Albania with an opera-singing captain and finds out how the once ultra-secretive country is becoming more open
01:00
Ancient Worlds
S01E01
Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the roots of civilisation in a series that runs from the creation of the first cities in Mesopotamia some 6,000 years ago, to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. He travels to Syria, Egypt, Anatolia and southern Greece to examine how the first societies were created and organised, with agriculture, city-building, religion, art and trade the basic pillars from which these complex social systems emerged
02:00
Stealing Van Gogh
Uncovering the true story behind the greatest art heist of the 21st century
Andrew Graham-Dixon examines the world of high art and organised crime, as he uncovers the true story behind the greatest art heist of the 21st century, when two priceless paintings were stolen from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam in December 2002. Andrew travels across Europe meeting policemen, art experts and prosecutors to try and find out what really happened to the stolen masterpieces
03:00
Puerto Rico: Island of Enchantment – Natural World
S36E01
The fight to save the Caribbean island’s most endangered creatures
After being colonised by humans, Puerto Rico’s rich natural resources were rapidly exploited for agriculture, industry and urban development. This documentary follows a conservation team fighting to save the most endangered creatures from extinction after they have been pushed to the edge of existence by human encroachment. David Attenborough narrates
