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The Scream—Art that Conquered the World
James Fox asks how Munch's The Scream became one of the most famous artworks in the world.
The Great Wave—Art that Conquered the World
James Fox asks how Hokusai's The Great Wave became so famous.
Hip-Hop ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½work
Nkem Ifejika owes everything to hip-hop. But how should he share that with his son?
Talk Talk: Living in Another World
Guy Garvey explores the mystery surrounding Talk Talk and their frontman Mark Hollis.
Orchestras of Auschwitz
Leo Geyer has been studying and decoding the orchestral music of Auschwitz.
Blanche DuBois—Roleplay
One big role. Actors who have played the part tell their stories. Today: Blanche DuBois
Fagin—Roleplay
One big role. Actors who have played the part tell their stories. This time: Fagin.
Cleopatra—Roleplay
One big role. Actors who have played the part tell their stories. This time: Cleopatra
Introducing Artworks
Discover ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4’s home for imaginative documentaries about culture and the arts.
50 Years of the Koln Concert
After 50 years of Keith Jarrett's Koln Concert Kevin le Gendre unpicks its enduring appeal