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Alan Bennett offers some refreshingly frank thoughts about old age.
BBC Two
Artist, inventor, genius. Discover the visionary work of the 15th-century innovator.
BBC Four
The incredible story of a young woman who ripped up the rulebook and reinvented the novel.
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets different animals as he drafts a brand new poem.
BBC Radio 4
An atmospheric gathering storm of a documentary explores our language for naming the wind.
Friends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore.
The truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.
Celia Imrie narrates a celebration of one of Britain’s greatest acting icons.
Comharrachadh beatha Fhraoich Nic an Deòir. A celebration of artist, Heather Dewar.
BBC ALBA
A specially curated concert recorded at the Barbican combining words and classical music.
Simon Schama searches for who we are now - and discovers the answers in art and culture.
A look at RISE, the opening spectacular celebrating Bradford, UK City of Culture in 2025.
BBC One
An incredible line-up of contemporary artists perform with the BBC SSO for Burns Night.
BBC Scotland
The story of Scottish writer Lewis Grassic Gibbon's exile from his home town of Arbuthnot.
A film from 1971 about writer Lewis Grassic Gibbon and the countryside where he grew up.
A profile from 1972 of celebrated Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid.
Ulster-Scots poet Anne McMaster explores women’s writing in Northern Ireland.
BBC One Northern Ireland
Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker look back on their poignant two-hander episode.
Pam St Clement re one of the most iconic episodes of EastEnders.
Actor Ross Kemp recalls one of the most explosive storylines in EastEnders.
Harry H Corbett talks to Clive Goodwin about his acting career. From 1967.
In this exclusive interview from 1993, Robert Redford talks to Barry Norman.
Actor Robert Redford talks with Melvyn Bragg about America, politics, ecology and movies.
Documentary about 60s pop artist Pauline Boty, tracking her contribution to British art.
Famous names reflect on making some of TV's most popular and influential programmes.
The story of ballet dancer Steven McRae's recovery after damaging his Achilles tendon.
Composer Neil Martin collaborates with artists and friends made from a lifetime of music.
BBC Two Northern Ireland
Kirsty Wark meets the Scots who have helped shape the fashion industry.
A profile from 2001 of painter Jack Vettriano and his work.
From university to love and war. Selections from volume one of John Betjeman's letters.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Comedian Ken Dodd talks to Jeremy Isaacs about his unique approach to comedy. (1995)
BBC
The incredible story of Clemency Burton-Hill’s recovery following a brain haemorrhage.
Poet Clare Potter explores how poets draw inspiration from the communities they live in.
BBC Radio Wales
James Fox explores what it is that propels just a handful of artworks to true global fame.
Drama documentary set in a Paris art studio during a century of scandal and revolution.
Exploring the exceptional life and work of Belfast-born actor Stephen Rea.
Poet Alex Wharton embarks on a poetic ramble through the magical Welsh mountains.
Documentary following artist David Hockney as he returns to the theme of double portraits.
The untold story surrounding the pop duo Milli Vanilli and their lip-syncing scandal.
A look at the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life in the 1970s.
Lord David Cecil visits the cottage in Chawton where Jane Austen wrote many of her books.
Alan Yentob interviews leading British artist Jenny Saville.
