In the Studio Episodes Available now

Romany – Diva of Magic
We hear how Romany works to create the perfect blend of magic and illusion

Serge Attukwei Clottey - making art from Ghana’s plastic waste
Using plastic containers to create a major sculpture for Facebook’s HQ in San Francisco

Costas Cacoyannis – Cyprus’s One-Man Orchestra
Composing in the beauty of the Troodos Mountains

African Luxury Fashion: Designer Aisha Ayensu
Afua Hirsch follows, Aisha Ayensu, as she prepares her Ghanian fashion collection

How to Train Your Dragon: Author Cressida Cowell
Cressida Cowell explores the magical world of magic and Iron Age warriors

Hofesh Shechter - Dancing to Political Times
Follow Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter as he brings to life a new show

Tod Machover – Composer and Inventor
U.S Composer and inventor Tod Machover talks about his latest piece 'Philadelphia Voices'

Teatro La Fenice – Venice Opera House
How you put on world class opera when everything has to be brought in by boat

Updating Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot: Sophie Hannah
A unique insight into the last days of the author’s work on her draft manuscript

Composer and Pianist Nils Frahm
Nils Frahm 0n the creative, emotional and physical processes involved in his new material