BBC Four
Switzerland
BBC Four is available to viewers in Switzerland, where it broadcasts a range of factual programming, including documentaries on history, science, and the arts. The channel also airs British drama series, classical music performances, and selected international films. Its schedule typically avoids commercial breaks and focuses on cultural and educational content. In Switzerland, BBC Four can be received via satellite and through some cable and IPTV providers, with English-language audio as the primary broadcast language.
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Sir Derek Jacobi Remembers... I, Claudius
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I, Claudius
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I, Claudius
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The Treasures of Ancient Rome
Warts 'n' All
Alastair Sooke traces how the Romans during the Republic went from being art thieves and copycats to pioneering a new artistic style, warts 'n' all realism. Roman portraits reveal what the great names from history actually looked like.
22:00 - 23:00
Caligula With Mary Beard
Professor Mary Beard attempts to peel away some of the myths surrounding Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus - better known as Caligula.
23:00 - 23:15
Sir Derek Jacobi Remembers... I, Claudius
Sir Derek Jacobi remembers the landmark 1976 TV series 'I, Claudius'.
LIVE 23:15 - 00:55
I, Claudius
A Touch of Murder
Claudius, while writing his biography, recalls the history of his family. In Rome 24 AD, Augustus celebrates the anniversary of the defeat of Agrippa and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium, and seems to be preparing to make his nephew his heir.