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Heat, Heritage & Hyacinth: BBC Four\u2019s Weekend Line\u2011Up<\/h1>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a weekend that mixes climate fact\u2011checks with a dash of nostalgia, BBC Four has a programme that will keep you glued to the screen.<\/p>\n

Hurricanes & Heatwaves \u2013 The Evolution of British Weather Forecasts<\/h2>\n

19:00\u201120:00 BST \u2013 A 60\u2011minute deep dive into the evolution of British weather forecasts. Still entertaining for those who love climate science.<\/p>\n

Hurricanes and Heatwaves <\/p>\n

Heatwave \u2013 2006\u2019s 100\u2011degree Nightmare<\/h2>\n

20:00\u201121:30 BST \u2013 A dramatised documentary warning of a possible future. A reliable warning of what might come.<\/p>\n

1976: Summer of Heat<\/h2>\n

21:30\u201122:30 BST \u2013 Tension\u2011filled accounts of a record\u2011breaking heatwave. Holds up well as a historical snapshot.<\/p>\n

The World About Us: The Year of the Ladybirds<\/h2>\n

22:30\u201123:20 BST \u2013 A documentary that questions whether 1976 was a disaster. Still engaging for history buffs.<\/p>\n

Horizon Special: The Great British Drought<\/h2>\n

23:20\u201100:00 BST \u2013 Behind\u2011the\u2011scenes look at the 1976 drought crisis. A well\u2011constructed piece that holds up well.<\/p>\n

Summer of \u201976: Away from It All<\/h2>\n

00:00\u201100:50 BST \u2013 Personal stories of coping during the heatwave. Still humanising for viewers of all ages.<\/p>\n

Keeping Up Appearances \u2013 Episode 1<\/h2>\n

00:50\u201101:20 BST \u2013 Classic British sitcom. A reliable source of gentle satire.<\/p>\n

Keeping Up Appearances <\/p>\n

Keeping Up Appearances \u2013 Episode 2<\/h2>\n

01:20\u201101:50 BST \u2013 Continuation of the snob\u2019s adventures. Holds up as a classic comedy.<\/p>\n

Afoot Again in the Past<\/h2>\n

19:00\u201119:15 BST \u2013 Lucinda Lambton visits a traditional wallpaper factory. Still entertaining for design lovers.<\/p>\n

Afoot Again in the Past <\/p>\n

The Modern Age of the Coach<\/h2>\n

19:15\u201120:15 BST \u2013 Exploration of Britain\u2019s love for group travel. A reliable look at a niche subject.<\/p>\n

The Modern Age of the Coach <\/p>\n

Michael Palin\u2019s Hemingway Adventure \u2013 Part 1<\/h2>\n

20:00\u201120:45 BST \u2013 Palin follows Hemingway\u2019s footsteps across Europe. Holds up well for travel enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Michael Palin\u2019s Hemingway Adventure <\/p>\n

Michael Palin\u2019s Hemingway Adventure \u2013 Part 2<\/h2>\n

20:45\u201121:35 BST \u2013 Chicago to Paris segments. Still engaging for documentary fans.<\/p>\n

Windrush: Portraits of a Generation<\/h2>\n

21:55\u201123:20 BST \u2013 Portrait project celebrating Windrush figures. A reliable tribute that holds up well.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/h2>\n

BBC Four\u2019s lineup offers a balanced mix of climate science, historical documentaries and classic comedy. Whether you\u2019re a history buff, a climate\u2011conscious viewer or simply looking for a lighthearted sitcom, there\u2019s something that holds up well for the whole family.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n