BBC Four HD Schedule, Today (United Kingdom)

...Williams, Maggie Smith and John Betjeman. Michael Parkinson with guests Kenneth Williams, Maggie Smith and John Betjeman. [S]

9/15. Michael tracks the River Thames from east to west with his 1930s Bradshaw's guide. [S,AD] [HD]

... Documentary celebrating the life and work of activist, poet and writer Maya Angelou. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,SL] [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

10/15. Michael learns about the adoption of Harry Beck's radical map for the Underground. [S,AD] [HD]

3/6. Richard Holmes visits Britain's historical sites. He travels to Naseby, where, in 1645, King Charles I lost the decisive battle of the English Civil War. [S]

3/10. Michael Palin enters China by boat from Korea. He visits the cities of Qingdao and Shanghai and takes a local steamer down the Yangtze. [S]

Travelogue. Michael Palin discovers that the Great Western Railway had the most sophisticated public relations machine of all the UK's railway companies between the two world wars. [S]

Revealing the heroic spies who helped contribute to victory in WWII. [S,AD] [HD]

Actor Bernard Hill, who famously played the character of Yosser Hughes, reflects on the iconic drama series Boys from the Blackstuff. [S] [HD]

1/5. Chrissie, Dixie, Yosser, Loggo and George sign on before heading off to work for Malloy. Contains language which some may find offensive. [S]

2/5. Drama set in recession-hit Britain in the Thatcher era. Dixie Dean, working at night in the port as a security guard, is strongarmed into accepting bribes. Deals with adult themes. [S]