Programm von BBC Four

2/2. Francesco da Mosto looks at Italy as the land of adventure and ambition. [S,AD] [HD]

1/3. Shakespeare arrives in London, a hotbed of violence, and writes his bloodiest play. Contains some strong language and some violent scenes. [S] [HD]

4/6. Fusing biography, art and the history of fashion, Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through their clothes. She looks at Dido Belle. [S,AD] [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]

2/3. From hyper-intelligent parrots to sinister snails and magical constellations of glow-worms, this is the story of New Zealand's wildest places and resilient pioneers. [S,AD] [HD]

Magnus Magnusson presents the quiz programme from Bradford University. The specialist subjects are Zulu history 1816-1879, Stuart monarchs 1603-1714, the Salvation Army and Rupert Brooke. [S]

Robert Robinson hosts as Frank Muir, Suzanne Roquette and Donny MacLeod take on Patrick Campbell, Angharad Rees and Christopher Casanove in the game of word definitions and deceptions. [S]

A film poem to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster. From 2016. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]

Moving story of photographer Tish Murtha, who used her camera to fight for social change. Deals with adult themes. [S] [HD]

5/6. Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles examines the phenomenon of the Roman Republic, from its mythical beginnings to the all too real violence of its end. [S,AD] [HD]