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BBC 4 Listings for 22 – 28 June 2019 Page 1 of 5 SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2019 Episode 3 In 1967 the Sexual Offences Act partially decriminalised homosexuality, offering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and SAT 19:00 TOTP2 (b01by968) Tommy hatches a plan to take control of the southern queer people the opportunity to start living openly for the first The 60s racecourses. He also meets the aristocratic May Carleton and time. sees an opportunity to move up in the world. Meanwhile both Episode 2 Major Campbell and London gangster Darby Sabini plan Presented by Stephen K Amos and Susan Calman, this unique Tommy's downfall. series features LGBTQ people from across the UK as they Second of three shows compiling some of the BBC's rare 60s share the objects that helped define their lives during 50 archive hits by the likes of Clodagh Rodgers, The Move, Tom transformative years. Jones and the Bee Gees. Plus more from Top of the Pops and other shows from the time. SUNDAY 23 JUNE 2019 In episode two, these crowdsourced artefacts include a copy of the controversial schoolbook Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin, SUN 19:00 Tennis: Queen's (m0006nbc) naval discharge papers and even a pair of Ugg boots. SAT 19:30 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World (m0006967) 2019 2019 We meet the nun-impersonating freedom fighters the Sisters of Finals Day Part 3 Perpetual Indulgence, the writer behind TV's steamiest lesbian Main Prize Final kiss and a Muslim man who set up an LGBT support group for Sue Barker presents live coverage of the final from the Queen’s Southeast Asians. At the end of a week in which we have enjoyed some Club in London. exceptional performances, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Ranging from 1987 to 2017, this was an era when public 2019 reaches its thrilling finale. The winners of the four rounds acceptance of homosexuality overtook the government's - a are joined by this year’s judges’ wildcard to compete for what SUN 19:40 Wild (b0078zqn) time when many celebrities came out and stood up for LGBTQ many consider the most prestigious prize in opera. 2005-06 Shorts rights. But it is also the story of ordinary people in extraordinary times - told through their treasured possessions - Acclaimed soprano Danielle De Niese joins Petroc Trelawny Storm Geese charting the joys and heartbreaks of just being true to yourself. and Josie d’Arby as special guest presenter to bring full coverage of the final from St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 2017 More than 50,000 geese fly out of stormy Atlantic skies to Prejudice and Pride: The People's History of LGBTQ Britain is winner Catriona Morison returns to the Welsh capital as our spend winter on the beautiful Scottish island of Islay, making part of Gay Britannia, a season of programming produced in guest together with acclaimed bass Jonathan Lemalu and vocal for one of Britain's most impressive and least known winter 2017 to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences coach Mary King, who will both provide their expert insights. wildlife spectacles - thousands of handsome barnacle geese and Act. angel-like families of swans set against magnificent mountain The finalists will perform in front of a packed house that and wild ocean backdrops. includes the competition’s distinguished judging panel made up SUN 00:40 Peaky Blinders (b04mlypg) of leading names in opera - José Cura, Wasfi Kani, Dame Some say the haunting calls of the geese flying at night led to Series 2 Felicity Lott, Frederica von Stade and chair of the jury, David ancient Celtic legends of the hounds of hell yelping as they ran Pountney. through the skies during very wild storms. The real story is just Episode 4 as remarkable - most of these birds have flown more than 2,000 The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ariane miles all the way from Greenland. Tommy finds out exactly what mission Major Campbell is Matiakh and Ewa Strusinska, provide the accompaniment. At forcing him to undertake. Arthur spearheads a ferocious the end of the evening, one artist will be awarded the title of Why should so many birds gather on one small island for takeover of London's Eden Club. Meanwhile, Polly's son BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2019. winter? And what impact do they have when they all arrive? Michael is welcomed into the business and quickly experiences the dark side of the Peaky Blinders. SAT 22:00 Inspector Montalbano (b08rn19h) SUN 19:50 FIFA Women's World Cup (m0006c41) The Mud Pyramid 2019 SUN 01:40 Peaky Blinders (b04n6zyy) Series 2 A man's body is found inside an industrial pipe on a building France v Brazil site. Montalbano and Fazio manage to identify the victim and Episode 5 try to contact his missing wife. Meanwhile, journalist Lucia Coverage of France v Brazil in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Gambardella reaches out to Montalbano with information on a Cup, hosted by France. Tommy is caught by surprise when his powerbase in London is local corruption ring involving fraudulent building contracts. obliterated. As Tommy struggles to save his family and regain the upper hand, May expresses her feelings for him, and he is In Italian with English subtitles. SUN 22:40 Prejudice and Pride: The People's History of paid a visit by an old friend. LGBTQ Britain (p0578x02) Series 1 SAT 23:45 Top of the Pops (m00062g5) SUN 02:40 Peaky Blinders (b04nyw0f) Simon Mayo and Gary Davies present the pop chart Episode 1 Series 2 programme, first broadcast on 14 January 1988 and featuring Climie Fisher, Tiffany, Krush, Morris Minor and the Majors, Every so often the world changes beyond your wildest dreams. Episode 6 The Christians, AC/DC, Terence Trent D'Arby, Belinda In 1967, the Sexual Offences Act partially decriminalised Carlisle and George Michael. homosexuality, offering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and As derby day arrives, Tommy is faced with impossible queer people the opportunity to start living openly for the first decisions as he plans to strike back at his enemies and take the time. family business to another level. Meanwhile, Major Campbell SAT 00:15 Talking Pictures (b01rscc0) has one final card to play - one that he is certain will bring Orson Welles Presented by Stephen K Amos and Susan Calman, this unique about Tommy's demise. series features LGBTQ people from across the UK as they A retrospective look at television appearances made over the share the objects that have helped define their lives during 50 years by the legendary Hollywood actor and director Orson transformative years. Welles, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and MONDAY 24 JUNE 2019 career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms. In episode one, these crowdsourced treasures range from a rare collection of the first openly gay magazine (featuring a virtually MON 19:00 Beyond 100 Days (m000696g) unknown young singer called David Bowie) to letters from Series 1 SAT 01:00 Peaky Blinders (b04kklnm) worried parents trying to understand their newly 'out' daughters Series 2 and sons. 24/06/2019 Episode 1 Over 20 incredible years, 1967-1987, we meet the fearless Katty Kay in Washington and Christian Fraser in London report revolutionaries of the Gay Liberation Front, a transgender on the events that are shaping the world. As the 1920s begin to roar, business is booming for the Peaky pioneer who almost caused a strike and a woman who faced Blinders gang. Tommy Shelby starts to expand his legal and losing her children when she came out as a lesbian. By the early illegal operations, with an eye on the racetracks of the south. 1980s, LGBTQ people were starting to build a community, MON 19:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys Meanwhile, an enemy from Tommy's past returns to which would be tested to the limit when Aids loomed. (b08gcz1d) Birmingham. Series 4 - Reversions This is the story of ordinary people in extraordinary times - told through their cherished possessions - charting the joys and Sofia to Istanbul - Part 1 SAT 02:00 Peaky Blinders (b04l8zyp) heartbreaks of just being true to yourself. Series 2 Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide in hand, Michael Prejudice and Pride: The People's History of LGBTQ Britain is Portillo travels through the Balkans, following the route of the Episode 2 part of Gay Britannia, a season of programming produced in historic Orient Express. His journey begins in Sofia, where he 2017 to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences discovers the then newly independent orthodox Christian Tommy offers to help Polly by searching for her children, who Act. nation, which had broken free of the decaying Ottoman Empire long ago were taken from her. In London, Tommy risks his life and found an ally in a British prime minister. In the ancient city by meeting enigmatic leader Alfie Solomons. Meanwhile of Plovdiv, Michael discovers a Roman amphitheatre built in Arthur continues to feel the devastating effects of the Great SUN 23:40 Prejudice and Pride: The People's History of the 2nd century AD and still in use today. Further east in the War. LGBTQ Britain (b08zn99q) beautiful region of Rumelia, Michael picks roses with the Series 1 flower girls to produce precious rose oil in a 100-year-old distillery. SAT 03:00 Peaky Blinders (b04lssgp) Episode 2 Series 2 Every so often the world changes beyond your wildest dreams. MON 20:00 Life (b00ncr13) Supported by bbc.co.uk/programmes/ BBC 4 Listings for 22 – 28 June 2019 Page 2 of 5 Challenges of Life about to be painted with a vast new palette - and the source of Tim Peake Special - How to be an Astronaut those colours was life.