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The incredible story of a young woman who ripped up the rulebook and reinvented the novel.
BBC Two
A look at the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life in the 1970s.
The untold story surrounding the pop duo Milli Vanilli and their lip-syncing scandal.
Poet Alex Wharton embarks on a poetic ramble through the magical Welsh mountains.
BBC Radio Wales
Exploring the exceptional life and work of Belfast-born actor Stephen Rea.
BBC One Northern Ireland
The incredible story of Clemency Burton-Hill’s recovery following a brain haemorrhage.
Kirsty Wark meets the Scots who have helped shape the fashion industry.
BBC Scotland
The story of ballet dancer Steven McRae's recovery after damaging his Achilles tendon.
Composer Neil Martin collaborates with artists and friends made from a lifetime of music.
BBC Two Northern Ireland
Documentary about 60s pop artist Pauline Boty, tracking her contribution to British art.
BBC Four
Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker look back on their poignant two-hander episode.
Pam St Clement re one of the most iconic episodes of EastEnders.
Actor Ross Kemp recalls one of the most explosive storylines in EastEnders.
Ulster-Scots poet Anne McMaster explores women’s writing in Northern Ireland.
An incredible line-up of contemporary artists perform with the BBC SSO for Burns Night.
A look at RISE, the opening spectacular celebrating Bradford, UK City of Culture in 2025.
BBC One
Simon Schama searches for who we are now - and discovers the answers in art and culture.
The truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.
Celia Imrie narrates a celebration of one of Britain’s greatest acting icons.
Friends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore.
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets different animals as he drafts a brand new poem.
BBC Radio 4
Artist, inventor, genius. Discover the visionary work of the 15th-century innovator.
Alan Bennett offers some refreshingly frank thoughts about old age.
The story of how the greatest art works of all time were born of war and bloodshed.
Kate Bryan explores the surprising influences on Edvard Munch's The Scream.
A nostalgic romp through the rise – and fall – of the 90s lads mag phenomenon.
Martin Scorsese shares his lifelong love affair with the films of Powell and Pressburger.
Dancers take over Swansea to showcase the city and celebrate the joy of dance.
Screen legend and Oscar winner Al Pacino looks back on his extraordinary life and career.
Joan Bakewell looks back at her extraordinary career at the BBC.
The inside story of a waiter turned movie mogul and the scandal that rocked Hollywood.
Special programme looking at the career of one of the stalwarts of British broadcasting.
Arts in Motion is a thrilling new series, showcasing renowned cultural figures.
BBC News
The story of Elizabeth Taylor: actor, feminist, business mogul and activist.
The story of Mozart - a prodigy, a flawed human and one of the greatest composers.
Arnold Schoenberg's 12-tone system redefined music, so why are his works rarely performed?
Get up close to artists, writers, actors, comedians and poets.
James Peak and Joan Bakewell find incredible archive from 1963. Wait! Is that The Beatles?
An interrupted documentary about copyright law, told through a single song.
Simon Pegg explores Iain Banks's controversial novel, 40 years after publication.
Dannii Leivers explores how metal musicians perform, and rebel, under oppressive regimes.
A get-rich-quick scheme in the world of digital art spirals spectacularly out of control.
Ian Hislop and Helen Lewis celebrate the ideas and impact of Franz Kafka and George Orwell
A look back through the archive at the extraordinary life of writer and poet Maya Angelou.
Rob Rinder and Rylan discover the greatest art treasures of Italy.
ABBA's journey in their own words: backlash, breakup and social change to pop stardom.
Using unseen archive footage to demystify the tragic death of the Nirvana frontman.
Michael Symmons Roberts celebrates John Donne’s great poem of spring, Love’s Growth.
Moving story of photographer Tish Murtha, who used her camera to fight for social change.
What do AI and digital technology mean for actors and their relationship with audiences?
