TV Guide BBC Four Sunday

Adventurer and explorer Paul Rose heads for Wensleydale as he sets out to explore the region, starting in the small town of Hawes, where locals now run many of their own services, including the buses. Paul checks out why cycling is so popular in the Dales and tries to get to the top of the Buttertubs Pass. Along the way he meets a family of dormice and spends time with a man who looks after one of the area's most imposing castles

A look at appeal of the BBC's rural drama, which could be said to have set the template for Sunday night programming with its mix of nostalgia, romance, eccentric characters and stunning scenery. Cast and crew reveal things were often much less cosy behind the scenes, thanks to accidents, cantankerous actors and the limited supply of source material

Bettany Hughes' series exploring the lives and teachings of influential ancient philosophers draws to a close with a profile of Confucius, who is credited as the first Chinese thinker to take a systematic philosophical approach to issues of social, political and ethical importance. Born during the chaotic Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history, Confucius believed that harmony could be promoted and achieved through the examples of sage rulers. He was also a innovative teacher, and tried to instill his principles of moral excellence in China's elite, but died without seeing his vision for his nation come to pass. However, his philosophies would eventually form the bedrock of Chinese culture, with many of his principles of tradition surviving to this day

Huw Stephens reveals how, as the 20th century dawned, artists found radical new ways to depict Wales, pushing themselves to extremes and redefining what art could be. His venture takes him to the National Museum Wales in Cardiff, Bardsey Island off the Llyn Peninsula, Colwyn Bay and Swansea

Monty Don travels to South America, home to more than 50,000 endemic plant species. Beginning in Brazil, the intrepid horticulturist views the private oasis of artist Burle Marx, and takes a trip by boat to the unique floating gardens of the Amazon, before visiting the coast of Chile - where an agriculturalist has created a landscape in tune with its craggy locale