Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media: - All Programmes
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A Party with Auntie
A nostalgic, orchestral romp through 15 theme tunes from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s most popular shows.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arts
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House, Bridge, Fountain, Gate, Pitcher, Fruit-Tree, Window
A radio hymn to the things around us inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s Duino Elegies.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Music To Scream To - The Hammer Horror Soundtracks
Neil Brand explores Hammer's modernist soundtracks, and explains how scary music works.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Soldier's Tale
A vibrant and bold new take on Stravinsky’s dark musical masterpiece from the Hallé.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs
How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Simon Schama Meets
Simon Schama speaks to three of the world's most influential artists and activists.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Makers
Orcadian designer Kirsteen Stewart visits local craftsfolk in their studios.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Kanaval: A People’s History of Haiti in Six Chapters
A history of Haiti seen through the lens of its vibrant annual carnival.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Chuck D tell the definitive story of how hip-hop grew into a global force for change.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path
Robert Macfarlane and Johnny Flynn with Edward Thomas's Poems and Songs for the Open Air.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Play What I Wrote
A sensationally funny homage to Morecambe and Wise, filmed live at Theatre Royal, Bath.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Classical Collection
A selection of memorable performances of classical music from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s archives.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Michael Symmons Roberts on the enduring appeal of Robert Frost’s masterpiece, a century on
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Warsan Shire on a Nation of Poets
British-Somali poet Warsan Shire investigates and showcases Somalia's rich poetic life.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Robbie Coltrane at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
A tribute to much-missed actor Robbie Coltrane, featuring some of his best ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ moments.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments
Documentary that follows the enthusiasts battling to save Britain's pipe organs.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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HebCelt aig 25
Celebrating 25 years of the HebCelt Festival. 25 bliadhna de Fhèis Cheilteach Innse Gall.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA
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Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker!
Matthew Bourne's charmingly irreverent interpretation of the classic ballet.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me
Artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy takes us on a journey through his life.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends
Cameron Mackintosh presents a joyously staged celebration of the late composer's talents.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Coppelia
A modern fairy tale, told without words, combining enchanting animation and dance.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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The Art of Music with Anna Clyne
Anna Clyne explores how music and art directly inspire each other.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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Twelfth Night from Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity and love, from the Globe Theatre.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Playing the Prince
Jade Anouka talks to past Hamlets and discovers the untold story of The Red Book.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Roar of the Greasepaint
Lata Sharma celebrates Ulster’s great tradition of amateur dramatics and performers.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster
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The Secret Bard - A Burns Night Special
A celebration of the life and songs of Carolina Oliphant, a contemporary of Robbie Burns.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster
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Opening Lines
John Yorke unpacks the themes behind the stories in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Radio 2 Book Club
Sara Cox celebrates the best new fiction, with author interviews and reviews.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Ronald Blythe: Working at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
Writer Ronald Blythe narrates a film essay about his life, work and friends.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Don Quixote from Birmingham Royal Ballet
Classic ballet following Don Quixote’s adventures, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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My Name Is Ottilie
Dana Masters on the forgotten story of Northern Irish blues trailblazer Ottilie Patterson.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland
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Paul Muldoon: Laoithe 's LiricÃ
Exploring the key moments in the creative life of poet Paul Muldoon.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland
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The Lost Photographs of Mary Alice Young
Exploring the fascinating photographic collection of a family and community.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland
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Cupid Loves Eros
An exploration of queer love poetry for Valentine’s week with Val McDermid and Stephen Fry
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Pavarotti: King of the High Cs
Luciano Pavarotti talks about his life and sings arias by Verdi, Puccini and Leoncavallo.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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The Secret Artists
Hopeful artists create and submit to the RUA Exhibition 2022. Will any get in?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland
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Becoming Frida Kahlo
A look into Frida Kahlo's world, an artist driven by politics, power, sex and identity.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Talking of Michelangelo - the Poet
Andrew McMillan explores a little-known aspect of Michelangelo's art - his poetry
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Get On Up: The Triumph of Black America
David Harewood explores how African American artists now dominate global popular culture.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Tartuffe
Molière’s Tartuffe updated raucously to the West Midlands in this comedy about a conman.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Michael Caine: Acting in Film
Michael gives a masterclass on the craft of acting for the silver screen.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Tuned In: 100 Years of Scottish Broadcasting
Kaye Adams looks at how ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland has changed over the last 100 years.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland
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Pictures from Ukraine
Veteran photojournalist David Pratt travels to Ukraine after war breaks out.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland
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Wayne Shorter at the London Jazz Festival
Saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter performs at the London Jazz Festival in 2001.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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When Mary Beard Met...
Mary Beard meets fascinating figures from the worlds of art, literature and politics
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Bambi: The True Story
Christopher Frayling visits Vienna to uncover Bambi's forgotten roots as a brutal parable.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4