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Crime Drama
The Sinner
3/8 Mason follows his own lead – unaware of the truth
When Ambrose discovers Cora's secret, it alters the entire course of the investigation.
40 minsAvailable for 9 days
ARCHIVE
BBC Four Collections
Delve into the archives
From game shows to the space race and Gothic literature, enjoy some BBC classics from across the decades.
Comedy
Vic & Bob's Big Night Out
3/4 With pop star George Ezra
Will George Ezra beat Graham Lister with a turn in Novelty Island? And where’s Bob’s wig?
29 minsAvailable for 6 months
History
Digging for Britain
3/4 Discovering a monument as old as Stonehenge
What’s been found at the site of one of Britain’s earliest, most disastrous tank battles?
59 minsAvailable for 29 days
History
Hidden Wales with Will Millard
3/3 Secrets of South Wales
Will discovers a lost medieval city and a forgotten prisoner of war camp.
60 minsAvailable for 27 days
Entertainment
Daredevils and Divas: A Night at the Circus
A spellbinding spectacular
From traditional clowns to a new generation, a stunning celebration of the art of circus.
59 minsAvailable for 26 days
Documentary
Roxy Music: A Musical History
Celebrating an amazing legacy
How their glamorous, sophisticated brand of rock influenced generations of artists.
58 minsAvailable for 24 days
Science
The Sky at Night
Why aren’t more stars being created?
On board the largest airborne observatory in the world. Can it answer the big questions?
29 minsAvailable for 26 days
Documentary
Secret Life of Farm Animals
1/3 As never seen before
Bringing together the country’s best farms to test surprising animal intelligence.
59 minsAvailable for 23 days
Documentary
Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942-1984
An incredible rise to stardom
From Brooklyn to Broadway, how Streisand subverted stereotypes and broke glass ceilings.
58 minsAvailable for 25 days
Documentary
The Jeremy Thorpe Scandal
The real, untold story
Norman Scott is among the contributors to a 1979 documentary never before seen on TV.
59 minsAvailable for 28 days
Documentary
Secrets of British Animation
A creative century
From the Victorian era to today’s blockbusters, UK animators have always been pioneers.
59 minsAvailable for 19 days
Music
The Live Lounge Show
With Mumford & Sons, The 1975 and more
Clara Amfo with unique sets from Ellie Goulding, Rudimental, Tom Walker and Jorja Smith.
60 minsAvailable for 24 days
Period Drama
A Very English Scandal
Box Set. Power, love, lies, and an incredible true story
Hugh Grant is Jeremy Thorpe, one of British politics’ rising stars... with a dark secret.
56 minsAvailable for 27 days
Arts
Animation 2018
Showcasing Britain’s most talented new animators
From hand-drawn 2D to CGI, a sensational selection of animation from top new talent.
2 minsAvailable for 19 days
Science
Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here
Jeremy Black examines an extraordinary time in British history, the Industrial Revolution.
58 minsAvailable for 26 days
Film
Storyville: Hurt Locker Hero
Enduring bravery, raw footage
The expert who disarmed thousands of landmines - with a pocket knife and wire clippers.
82 minsAvailable for 13 days
History
Vikings
Episode 1
Neil Oliver explores the mysterious world of the Vikings' prehistoric ancestors.
59 minsAvailable for 15 days

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