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Simon Schama’s Story of Us
Simon Schama searches for who we are now - and discovers the answers in art and culture.
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Beyond Burns
Alistair Heather explores the richness of modern Scots language poetry.
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Normal Rules Don't Apply
A specially curated concert recorded at the Barbican combining words and classical music.
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Sea Like a Mirror
An atmospheric gathering storm of a documentary explores our language for naming the wind.
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Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
Ruth Jones looks back on the 2011 film Hattie, in which she played actress Hattie Jacques.
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Maria Callas: The Final Act
The truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.
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Derek Jacobi Remembers... Much Ado About Nothing
Derek Jacobi looks back on the 1967 TV version of Zeffirelli's Much Ado About Nothing.
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ZoΓ« Wanamaker Remembers... David Copperfield
Actor ZoΓ« Wanamaker recalls the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's 1999 star-studded adaptation of the Dickens classic.
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Maggie Smith at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Celia Imrie narrates a celebration of one of Britain’s greatest acting icons.
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Dreaming of Connie Converse
Poet Emily Berry explores the music and mystery of Connie Converse.
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From Roger Moore with Love
Friends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore.
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Dealbh Fraoich: A Portrait of Heather
Comharrachadh beatha Fhraoich Nic an DeΓ²ir. A celebration of artist, Heather Dewar.
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Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais Remember... Porridge
Writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais look back on their classic prison-based sitcom.
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Mackenzie Crook Remembers... Detectorists
Mackenzie Crook shares what inspired him to write his hit series Detectorists.
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My Poetry and Other Animals
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets different animals as he drafts a brand new poem.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Artist, inventor, genius. Discover the visionary work of the 15th-century innovator.
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Dame Judi Dench Remembers... Mr and Mrs Edgehill
Dame Judi Dench looks back on the 1985 TV drama, in which she starred with Sir Ian Holm.
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Alan Bennett 90 Years On
Alan Bennett offers some refreshingly frank thoughts about old age.
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Dame Judi Dench Remembers... Talking to a Stranger
Dame Judi Dench shares her memories of groundbreaking 1960s drama Talking to a Stranger.
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Renny Rye Remembers… The Box of Delights
Renny Rye looks back on the TV adaptation of John Masefield's 1935 children's novel.
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
The story of how the greatest art works of all time were born of war and bloodshed.
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Sphere of Influence
Kate Bryan explores the surprising influences on Edvard Munch's The Scream.
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Loaded: Lads, Mags and Mayhem
A nostalgic romp through the rise – and fall – of the 90s lads mag phenomenon.
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Martin Scorsese Remembers… Powell and Pressburger
Martin Scorsese introduces a season of films by the legendary duo Powell and Pressburger.
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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
Martin Scorsese shares his lifelong love affair with the films of Powell and Pressburger.
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Mary Beard Remembers... Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
Mary Beard looks back on her 2016 series on the ancient world.
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Dance Passion Swansea
Dancers take over Swansea to showcase the city and celebrate the joy of dance.
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Christopher Eccleston Remembers... Jude
Christopher Eccleston looks back on the 1996 film Jude, directed by Michael Winterbottom.
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Gemma Arterton Remembers... Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Gemma Arterton looks back at the 2008 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ adaptation of Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
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Al Pacino: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Screen legend and Oscar winner Al Pacino looks back on his extraordinary life and career.
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Joan Bakewell Remembers... Bette Davis at the NFT
Joan Bakewell looks back on her 1972 interview with American screen star Bette Davis.
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The Entertainment Mix
Michelle McManus presents the biggest news in entertainment and culture across Scotland.
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Peter McDougall Remembers... The Elephants' Graveyard
Playwright Peter McDougall looks back at his bittersweet Play for Today from 1976.
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Joan Bakewell Remembers... Marcel Duchamp in Late Night Line-Up
Joan Bakewell looks back on her 1968 interview with French artist Marcel Duchamp.
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Joan Bakewell Remembers... Nelson Mandela in Heart of the Matter
Joan Bakewell recalls her scoop interview with Nelson Mandela as he left prison in 1990.
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Joan Bakewell at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Joan Bakewell looks back at her extraordinary career at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison Remember... All Creatures Great and Small
Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison look back on All Creatures Great and Small.
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The Man Who Definitely Didn’t Steal Hollywood
The inside story of a waiter turned movie mogul and the scandal that rocked Hollywood.
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Angela Rippon at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Special programme looking at the career of one of the stalwarts of British broadcasting.
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Mick Jackson Remembers... Threads
Director and producer Mick Jackson looks back on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s 1984 apocalyptic drama Threads.
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Simon Schama Remembers... Landscape and Memory
Sir Simon Schama looks back on his first foray into TV presenting, Landscape and Memory.
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Arts in Motion
Arts in Motion is a thrilling new series, showcasing renowned cultural figures.
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Philip Glenister and Matthew Graham Remember... Life on Mars
Philip Glenister and Matthew Graham reflect on the 1970s-set drama series Life on Mars.
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Elizabeth Taylor - Rebel Superstar
The story of Elizabeth Taylor: actor, feminist, business mogul and activist.
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Alison O'Donnell Remembers... Shetland
Alison O'Donnell takes an affectionate look back on the TV crime drama series Shetland.
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Mozart: Rise of a Genius
The story of Mozart - a prodigy, a flawed human and one of the greatest composers.
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Peter Kosminsky Remembers... The Project
Director Peter Kosminsky looks back on his 2002 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama The Project.
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Sally Wainwright Remembers... Happy Valley
Writer Sally Wainwright looks back on the origins of her Bafta-winning drama Happy Valley.
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Jed Mercurio and Martin Compston Remember... Line of Duty
Jed Mercurio and Martin Compston share memories of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's record-breaking cop series.
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Serial Offender: Arnold Schoenberg's Twelve Tone Adventure
Arnold Schoenberg's 12-tone system redefined music, so why are his works rarely performed?
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