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iPlayer BBC Four featured programmes
Episode 1—Hidden Assets, Series 3
A tragic raid in Dublin links to murders in Spain, setting CAB on the trail of a criminal.
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André Is an Idiot—Storyville
André is dying, but he is determined to do so with humour, curiosity and defiance.
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Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece
Documentary following the work of scientists at archaeological marvel the Chauvet cave.
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All about Eve
Theatre star Margo Channing faces being upstaged by Eve, a fan with hidden ambitions.
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The Cure at the BBC
A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and their unique songwriting talents.
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The Bearded Lady—Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Series 1
While investigating the death of an elderly lady, Hetty uncovers a dangerous secret.
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Harry Secombe—Welsh Greats, Series 2
Aled Jones presents the funny, warm and moving life story of comedian Sir Harry Secombe.
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Caroline Walker: Women's Work
Caroline Walker paints women’s lives, from housework to caregiving to creative production.
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Stravinsky’s Firebird—Inside Classical, Series 4
A dazzling concert with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Presented by Georgia Mann.
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Simon Schama Remembers... A History of Britain—Remembers...
Sir Simon Schama looks back on his ambitious popular history series.
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Beginnings—A History of Britain by Simon Schama, Series 1
Simon Schama visits the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney.
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The Birds
A wildlife film-maker uncovers meaning in the mesmeric murmurations off the Norfolk Coast.
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My Garden of a Thousand Bees
Wildlife film-maker Martin Dohrn sets out to film over 60 species of bee in his garden.
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La Chimera
Archaeologist turned grave robber Arthur rejoins his old gang to raid Etruscan tombs.
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The Unseen Alistair Cooke
A revealing portrait of celebrated broadcaster Alistair Cooke.
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Coming Together—This Life, Series 1
Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.
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Daniela Nardini Remembers... This Life—Remembers...
Daniela Nardini looks back on cult 1990s BBC drama series This Life.
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Elkie Brooks at the BBC
To mark her 80th birthday, Elkie Brooks looks back on some of her performances at the BBC.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray with Luke Thompson—The Read, Series 4
Oscar Wilde’s haunting tale of beauty, vanity and moral corruption.
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2026—Other Voices: Dingle, Ireland
Other Voices returns with more intimate performances filmed in St James’ Church, Dingle.
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Children of the Tsunami
How the 2011 tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear accident have affected children's lives.
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Dial 'B' for Britain: The Story of the Landline—Timeshift, Series 17
The story of how Britain's telephone network was built, and its impact on the public.
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Neil Sedaka Says: All You Need Is the Music
Neil Sedaka performs hits from his rock 'n' roll days and his later, more lyrical age.
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Portrait of a Confused Father—Storyville
Deeply personal film charting a father–son relationship that takes a sudden, tragic turn.
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