Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media: - All Programmes
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Glyndebourne: The Untold History
Documentary looking at the world of opera house Glyndebourne in its 80th anniversary year.
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Tales from the Royal Wardrobe with Lucy Worsley
Dr Lucy Worsley explores the royal wardrobes of our monarchs over the last 400 years.
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Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
The story of ten records from the 1930s to the present that have been banned by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Film tracing the ebb and flow of the guitar riff - the DNA of rock 'n' roll.
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Scotland's Art Revolution: The Maverick Generation
A look at one of the most ambitious celebrations of contemporary art staged in Scotland.
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Rich Hall's California Stars
Rich Hall takes the viewer on a skewed but keenly eyed journey to the Land of Dreams.
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Our Planet from the Air: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
Using stunning aerial footage, this film reveals the beauty and fragility of our planet.
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Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend
Film about one of the most exciting underground British club movements of the 70s.
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A Hundred Million Musicians: China's Classical Challenge
Documentary about the huge growth in popularity of western classical music in China.
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Elvis: That's Alright Mama 60 Years On
A musical tribute to Elvis, 60 years after he recorded his first single That's All Right.
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Play it Loud: The Story of the Marshall Amp
The history of the iconic black box that has come to define the sound of rock.
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Eisteddfod
Highlights of the 2014 National Eisteddfod of Wales in Llanelli, with poet Ifor ap Glyn.
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The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
Exploring Kate Bush's career and music through the testimony of collaborators and fans.
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Blondie's New York... and the Making of Parallel Lines
The story of Blondie's album Parallel Lines, which captured the spirit of 70s New York.
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Al Murray's Great British War Movies
Comedian Al Murray takes a fresh look at some of the best war movies ever made.
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The Poet Librettists
Michael Symmons Roberts explores why so many poets choose to become opera librettists.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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A Theatre For Everyman
As Liverpool's Everyman Theatre prepares to re-open, we hear from those who worked there.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Return to Betjemanland
AN Wilson reveals the life and work of poet and broadcaster Sir John Betjeman.
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The Rules of Abstraction with Matthew Collings
Critic Matthew Collings charts the rise of abstract art over the last 100 years.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Constable: A Country Rebel
How John Constable was painting in a way that was considered groundbreaking at the time.
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Abstract Artists in Their Own Words
The story of abstract art in Britain through the words of some of its leading lights.
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Polka Dot Superstar: The Amazing World of Yayoi Kusama
Film following Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama during preparations for a retrospective.
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Kusama's Self-Obliteration
1968 film by artist Yayoi Kusama with a psychedelic feel and non-narrative structure.
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For the Love of Garth
Garth Brooks fans attempt to satisfy their country cravings on a road trip to Dublin.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland
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The John Moores Painting Prize with Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle follows the progress of the 2014 John Moores Painting Prize in Liverpool.
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Bualadh Busk
Musician and actor Aindrias de Staic explores the busking traditions across Ireland.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland
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Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain
How the great icons of British Gothic architecture were all created by one family.
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Man Booker Prize 2014
Live coverage of the Man Booker Prize ceremony, for best fiction book of the year.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News
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Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years
Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces of Rembrandt's last years.
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Architects of the Divine: The First Gothic Age
How medieval British stone masons and builders made Gothic architecture their own.
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Doctor Who: Earth Conquest - The World Tour
Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman embark on a global tour to key cities across the world.
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The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA
Biography of Nashville, the city that has been the hub of country music since 1925.
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The Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction
A discussion about this year's shortlist, which features history, biography and memoir.
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Congo Calling: An African Orchestra in Britain
Following the Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste and choir as they make their UK debut.
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Nigel Slater's Icing on the Cake
Nigel Slater takes us on a journey exploring the earliest origins of cake in Britain.
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Kenny Rogers: Cards on the Table
Chronicling Kenny Rogers's rise to the top and the golden era of country he ushered in.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Written by Mrs Bach
Were JS Bach's Cello Suites actually composed by his second wife, Anna Magdalena?
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The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
How funk burst out of the black community at a time of self-discovery and social change.
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Karajan's Magic and Myth
Profile of the controversial, enigmatic conductor Herbert von Karajan.
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Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
Portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Joy of the Bee Gees
Profile of the Gibb brothers, from child stars in Australia to 70s disco superstars.
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Sar-sgeoil: The Lewis Trilogy
Cathy MacDonald explores the locations featured in Peter May's Lewis Trilogy novels.
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The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Footage of The Clash's gig at the Roxy in Covent Garden as the year of punk began.
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Sammy Davis Jr: The Kid in the Middle
Film telling the life story of the dancer, actor, singer and civil rights campaigner.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Len Goodman's Big Band Bonanza
Len Goodman tells the story of big bands and swing music in Britain.
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The Winter's Tale from the Royal Ballet
Shakespeare's late, great romance is brought to colourful life by The Royal Ballet.
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Carlos Acosta's Cuban Night
Ballet star Carlos Acosta curates and stars in a mixed programme of Cuban dance.
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Al Murray's Great British Spy Movies
Al Murray is joined by three guests for a fresh look at the great British spy movie.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four