What’s On BBC Four Today Saturday 21 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC Four today.
19:00
Arctic with Bruce Parry
S01E02
The explorer learns about the importance of hunting to Inuit communities
The explorer travels to Qaanaaq, an Inuit town in the far north of Greenland, where he learns some of the skills that have enabled the native people to survive amid the harsh wilderness, including dog-sled driving and extracting water from sea ice. Hunting also remains a key part of life for the community, with supermarket prices for some staple foods set at 50 per cent more than in mainland Europe – but Bruce discovers the impact of global warming could lead to this traditional way of life dying out entirely
20:00
Sicily: Wonder of the Mediterranean
S01E01
Part one of two. Michael Scott traces the history of Sicily
Part one of two. Michael Scott traces the history of Sicily, from the first arrival of ancient Greek settlers 3,000 years ago to the arrival of the Byzantine Empire. He begins his journey on the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, and discovers how the Greeks began to settle on Sicily’s east coast – planting their olives and vines and building great city states that soon came to rival even Athens itself
21:00
Mystery Road: Origin
S03E05
Anousha has a suspicion about the old killing
The gang’s true motive is revealed, but Jay alienates his colleagues. Lawyer Anousha harbours a suspicion about the old killing. Prequel to the Australian crime drama, starring Mark Coles Smith
21:55
Mystery Road: Origin
S03E06
Jay gets in harm’s way at a violent showdown
Jay gets in harm’s way at a violent showdown, but Mary is even more at risk when she learns that the name of a witness has been withheld. Prequel to the Australian crime drama, starring Mark Coles Smith
22:50
Early Doors
S01E05
Joan and Eddie celebrate their anniversary
Eddie celebrates his wedding anniversary at the pub with Joan, but his mother-in-law is causing him concern, so Tommy offers some words of wisdom – or so he thinks. Meanwhile, Duffy ropes Joe into an extramarital deception
23:20
Early Doors
S01E06
Melanie meets her real father
Ken and the regulars prepare for a trip to York races, while Melanie meets her real father. Tommy causes uproar when he gets out his wallet and buys a round, and the mystery of the cigarette end in the urinal is finally solved
23:50
To the Manor Born
S03E04
Marjory resolves to protect a rare bird. First shown in 1981
Marjory and DeVere are thrilled to discover a rare tropical bird nesting on the estate, but Audrey soon finds the feathered fiend is interfering with her honey business. Comedy, starring Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles and Angela Thorne. First shown in 1981
00:20
The Many Faces of June Whitfield
Comedy actress June Whitfield tells the story of her career
Comedy actress June Whitfield tells the story of her showbusiness career, including her early days in the West End working with Noel Coward and her ill-fated Broadway debut. She also discusses her comedy performances on radio and TV, including her on-screen relationship with Terry Scott
01:20
Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of the Border
The comedian takes a 2,000-mile musical road trip along the US-Mexico border
Against the backdrop of President Trump’s planned construction of a wall between the two countries, the comedian takes a 2,000-mile musical road trip along the US-Mexico border. He explores how romance and reality play out musically, where third-world Mexico meets first-world USA on `the broken road to the American Dream”
02:35
Arctic with Bruce Parry
S01E02
The explorer learns about the importance of hunting to Inuit communities
The explorer travels to Qaanaaq, an Inuit town in the far north of Greenland, where he learns some of the skills that have enabled the native people to survive amid the harsh wilderness, including dog-sled driving and extracting water from sea ice. Hunting also remains a key part of life for the community, with supermarket prices for some staple foods set at 50 per cent more than in mainland Europe – but Bruce discovers the impact of global warming could lead to this traditional way of life dying out entirely
03:35
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