BBC Four Schedule
Schedule
Evening
19:00
World News Today—17/02/2012
The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
19:30
The Birth of British Music—Purcell - The Londoner
1/4The life and music of Henry Purcell, from tavern songs to sacred music and stage works.(R)
20:30
Transatlantic Sessions—Series 5, Episode 1
1/6With Phil Cunningham, Donal Lunny, Danny Thompson, Alison Krauss and many more.
21:00
Arena—Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes
Documentary about the saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert.
22:00
Arena—Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!
Newly-discovered film footage of tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins at Ronnie Scott's in 1974.
23:00
Omnibus—Ronnie Scott and All That Jazz
Documentary on the London venue opened in 1959 and now the heartbeat of British jazz.(R)
Late
00:00
1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
A look at 1959 albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.(R)
01:00
Transatlantic Sessions—Series 5, Episode 1
1/6With Phil Cunningham, Donal Lunny, Danny Thompson, Alison Krauss and many more.(R)
01:30
Arena—Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes
Documentary about the saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert.(R)
02:30
Arena—Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued!
Newly-discovered film footage of tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins at Ronnie Scott's in 1974.(R)
