Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media: - All Programmes
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Wagner's Ring Cycle
Wagner's monumental music drama, in a critically acclaimed production by Opera North.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Art of France
Andrew Graham-Dixon takes viewers on a stunning visual journey through French art history.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Desmond Carrington - All Time Great
Clare Teal celebrates one of Radio 2's greatest presenters Desmond Carrington.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Jo Wood's "Musical Muses"
Jo Wood looks at the inspirations behind some of the most iconic songs ever written.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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The Big Painting Challenge
Amateur artists attempt to perfect their skills and be crowned the overall champion.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Jazzed Up: How Jazz Changed Britain
Kevin Le Gendre explores the spread of jazz into popular UK culture.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox
Using archive, recordings and interviews, a trip through the world of Tom Waits' music.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Writing a New Caribbean
Elisha Efua Bartels talks to a new generation of writers coming out of the Caribbean.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Madame Tussaud: A Legend in Wax
The remarkable true story of the woman behind the worldwide waxworks empire.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Nemone's Electronic 90s
Nemone looks back at dance music of the 1990s with guests from the era.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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We Are the Martians
Series that explores the Mars of imagination, science and history.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Following the Martian Invasion
Francis Spufford follows the impact of HG Wells's all-conquering Martian tripods.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Secret Science of Pop
Professor Armand Leroi uses science to try to find the secret to pop music success.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Britain in Focus: A Photographic History
Eamonn McCabe explores the fascinating and remarkable story of British photography.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun
The story of photographer Harry Burton, who documented the Tutankhamun excavation.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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On Camera: Photographers at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
A revealing insight into several great modern photographers, drawn from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s archive.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Smile! The Nation's Family Album
A portrait how of we have documented our changing lives via the family photograph.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Shires: New Country
A look at the rise of The Shires as they launch their second album and head to Nashville.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Vera Lynn - The Sweetheart of the United Kingdom
Michael Freedland celebrates the centenary of Forces' Sweetheart, Vera Lynn.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Britain at War: Imperial War Museum at 100
Celebrity advocates explore ten key objects from the Imperial War Museums's collection.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories
A unique insight into the life of celebrated painter Paula Rego, directed by her son.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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When Lynn Barber Met Phyllida Barlow
Journalist Lynn Barber meets sculpture artist Phyllida Barlow.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Fairport at 50
Fairport at 50 celebrates the history and legacy of Fairport Convention.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Giselle: Belle of the Ballet
Tamara Rojo explores the great Romantic ballet Giselle, a defining role for any ballerina.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Fishermen to Kings: The Forgotten Photographs of Olive Edis
Rankin explores the story of pioneer photographer Olive Edis.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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The Secret Surrealist: Desmond Morris
How noted zoologist Desmond Morris leads a double life as a painter of dreamlike images.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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How to Be a Surrealist with Philippa Perry
A playful journey into the unconscious to discover the deep roots of surrealism.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Mary Magdalene: Art's Scarlet Woman
Waldemar Januszczak explores the impact of Mary Magdalene's myth on art and artists.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Peter Skellern Tribute with Sir Tim Rice
Sir Tim Rice pays tribute to the talents of Peter Skellern who died earlier this year.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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A' Treòrachadh an Deilbh
Eleanor Nic Dhùghail a' còmhradh ri Gilleasbuig MacDhòmhnaill mu a cuid ealain.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio nan Gà idheal
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The Winter's Tale
Shakespeare's play about a delusional and paranoid king who tears his family apart.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arts
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Jake Thackray - The Yorkshire Chansonnier
Cerys Matthews explores the life and songs of Yorkshire poet-singer Jake Thackray.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Dear Mr Shakespeare
An exploration of the racial tensions in Othello and how its themes still resonate today.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arts
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Curing Albrecht
A man checks into an institution, hoping to be cured of his inability to stop dancing.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arts
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The Actress: Edith Evans Talks About the Stage
A year before she was made a dame, Edith Evans gives a masterclass in stage acting.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Remembering Ella
Leo Green and guests celebrate Ella Fitzgerald's golden voice, 100 years after her birth.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Off the Wall
Off the Wall shines a light on the creative process behind the visual arts.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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An Art Lovers' Guide
Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke take us on three cultural city breaks.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre (Omnibus)
Nicholas Hytner reads his memoir of 12 years running The National Theatre.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Buddy Holly: Rave On
The story of Buddy Holly's life and career through interviews with those who knew him.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime
Three Scottish artists paint Billy Connolly in celebration of his 75th birthday.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Scotland
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The Invisible College
Lessons in creative writing from a ghostly array of novelists, poets and playwrights.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution with Howard Goodall
Exploring why Sgt Pepper is still seen as so innovative, revolutionary and influential.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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The Summer of Love: How Hippies Changed the World
Two-part series about the countercultural explosion that was the Summer of Love in 1967.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington (Omnibus)
Leonora Carrington was the last surviving member of the Surrealist movement of the 1930s.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Ryan Gander: The Idea of Japan
Artist Ryan Gander explores Japanese symbolism, including the Geisha, Samurai and robot.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four