What’s On BBC Four Today Friday 26 May 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC Four today.
02:25
Fred Dibnah’s Building of Britain
S01E01
Norman engineering techniques
Fred uncovers the construction techniques of stonemasons and carpenters through the ages, focusing on Norman cathedrals. The former steeplejack admires Peterborough Cathedral and Rochester Castle, where he demonstrates how tactics used to invade the fortress centuries ago resemble today’s demolition methods
02:55
A House Through Time
S03E02
David Olusoga traces the house’s fortunes in the 18th and 19th centuries
David Olusoga traces the house’s fortunes in the 18th and 19th centuries. He begins by investigating the death of owner Joseph Holbrook, and discovering why his daughter was written out of the will. A later resident of the home rises to become mayor in the 1830s, but had to find a way to prevent riots that had ravaged the city years earlier from occurring again. David also delves into the life of a servant who worked in the house in the 1870s, only to leave domestic servitude for an abusive marriage, and discovers how a successful teacher who later owned the house ended up committed to an asylum
03:55
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19:00
Top of the Pops
Music by Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Take That, Elton John and Inxs
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present chart hits from October 6, 1994, in a selection of studio performances and videos from CJ Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Michelle Gayle, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Take That, Inxs and Whigfield. Plus, a vintage clip of the Stranglers
19:30
Top of the Pops
Music by PJ & Duncan, Gloria Estefan, Sting, Pato Banton and Take That
Mark Goodier presents music from October 13, 1994, by PJ & Duncan, Cappella, Gloria Estefan, Snap featuring Summer, Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories, Pato Banton, Two Thirds, Sting and Take That
20:00
Top of the Pops
Featuring Debbie Harry, Genesis, Japan, Soft Cell, Duran Duran and Madness
20:30
Top of the Pops
Music from 1979 by Roxy Music, ELO, David Bowie, Blondie and Elvis Costello
David Jensen presents an edition from May 24, 1979, with performances by the Skids, Roxy Music, ELO, Tubeway Army, Liner, the Damned, Dollar, David Bowie, the Shadows, Blondie and Elvis Costello and the Attractions
21:00
Cilla at the BBC
Memorable TV appearances by Cilla Black
A compilation of memorable TV appearances by Cilla Black from the BBC archives. The much-missed performer began her presenting career in 1968 on the BBC, having already become one of Britain’s most popular singers. The programme features her appearances on Not Only, But Also, The Ken Dodd Show, Top of the Pops and The Royal Variety Performance as well as her self-titled series, plus her famous 1973 duet with Marc Bolan
22:00
Sounds of the Sixties
S01E07
With Sandie Shaw and Dusty Springfield
Archive clips featuring solo artists, including music by performers as diverse as Sandie Shaw, Dusty Springfield, Long John Baldry, Lulu, Tom Jones, Brenton Wood, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and Peter Sarstedt
22:30
Dusty
S02E02
Entertainment showcase, with guest Mel Torme
Entertainment showcase with host Dusty Springfield and her backing band of Madeline Bell, Lesley Duncan and Maggie Stredder. With special guest Mel Torme. First aired in August 1967
22:55
Lulu’s Back in Town
Archive performances by the Scottish singer
Archive performances by the Scottish singer of songs including Trolley Song, Suddenly You Love Me and Lulu’s Back in Town, accompanied by backing group the Ladybirds. Featuring the Everly Brothers, who perform Bye Bye Love, and a comedy routine by Les Dawson
23:20
Sir Cliff Richard at the BBC
Archive performances by the singer
A look back through the BBC archives at some of the singer’s most memorable performances and biggest hits. Amongst the classic songs featured are Move It, The Young Ones, Living Doll, Bachelor Boy, the Eurovision Song Contest contenders Congratulations and Power to All Our Friends, Devil Woman, Miss You Nights, Wired for Sound and Cliff’s much-praised 1980s duet with Van Morrison, Wherever God Shines His Light
00:20
Top of the Pops
Music by Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Take That, Elton John and Inxs
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present chart hits from October 6, 1994, in a selection of studio performances and videos from CJ Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Michelle Gayle, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Take That, Inxs and Whigfield. Plus, a vintage clip of the Stranglers
00:50
Top of the Pops
Music by PJ & Duncan, Gloria Estefan, Sting, Pato Banton and Take That
Mark Goodier presents music from October 13, 1994, by PJ & Duncan, Cappella, Gloria Estefan, Snap featuring Summer, Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories, Pato Banton, Two Thirds, Sting and Take That
01:20
Top of the Pops
Music from 1979 by Roxy Music, ELO, David Bowie, Blondie and Elvis Costello
David Jensen presents an edition from May 24, 1979, with performances by the Skids, Roxy Music, ELO, Tubeway Army, Liner, the Damned, Dollar, David Bowie, the Shadows, Blondie and Elvis Costello and the Attractions
01:50
Top of the Pops
Featuring Debbie Harry, Genesis, Japan, Soft Cell, Duran Duran and Madness
02:15
Cilla at the BBC
Memorable TV appearances by Cilla Black
A compilation of memorable TV appearances by Cilla Black from the BBC archives. The much-missed performer began her presenting career in 1968 on the BBC, having already become one of Britain’s most popular singers. The programme features her appearances on Not Only, But Also, The Ken Dodd Show, Top of the Pops and The Royal Variety Performance as well as her self-titled series, plus her famous 1973 duet with Marc Bolan
03:15
Sounds of the Sixties
S01E07
With Sandie Shaw and Dusty Springfield
Archive clips featuring solo artists, including music by performers as diverse as Sandie Shaw, Dusty Springfield, Long John Baldry, Lulu, Tom Jones, Brenton Wood, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and Peter Sarstedt
03:45
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