BBC Four Schedule
Schedule
Evening
19:00
The Man Who Discovered Egypt
Documentary about Flinders Petrie, the pioneer who transformed field archaeology in Egypt.(R)
20:00
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures—2012: The Modern Alchemist, Water: The Fountain of Youth
2/3Peter Wothers finds out whether the elements lurking in the water can restore his youth.
21:00
Len Goodman's Dancing Feet: The British Ballroom Story
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman discovers the golden age of ballroom.
22:00
Strictly Ballroom
Baz Luhrmann's romantic comedy. A ballroom dancer causes uproar with his routines.
23:30
Doris Day - Virgin Territory
Film re-evaluating the career of actress and singer Doris Day.(R)
Late
00:30
Originals—Tammy Wynette - 'Til I Can Make it on my Own
Profile of the late country legend, with performances of many of Tammy's greatest songs.(R)
01:30
Arena—Screen Goddesses
Film about female movie stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Hayworth, Crawford and Monroe.(R)
02:30
Sounds of the 70s 2—Disco - Ain't No Stopping Us Now
7/10Featuring Eruption, Sister Sledge, George McCrae, Gloria Gaynor and other disco legends.(R)
03:00
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures—2012: The Modern Alchemist, Water: The Fountain of Youth
2/3Peter Wothers finds out whether the elements lurking in the water can restore his youth.(R)
