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Nelson Mandela and other ex-prisoners recall their incarceration on Robben Island. (1994)

The story of the Soviet citizen who was stranded in space for ten months.

Writer Armistead Maupin tells the story behind his Tales of the City novels.

Nelson Mandela talks to Arthur Miller in a rare and momentous interview. (1991)

A vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City鈥檚 drag ball scene.

John Read shares his memories of the artist he filmed six times over 28 years. (1986)

Film exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema.

Documentary about Casa Verdi, a rambling mansion that is a now home to retired musicians.

Big Bill Broonzy sings and plays the blues in a Belgian nightclub. (1985)

Blues medley featuring Fred McDowell, Lead Belly and Billie Holiday. (1985)

Studs Terkel and pianist Blind John Davis meet in Chicago to discuss the blues. (1985)

Performances by Muddy Waters, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy. (1985)

John Walters talks to B.B. King about his extraordinary life. (1985)

Rare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson. (1985)

Artist Francis Bacon talks with great candour to writer and critic David Sylvester.

A film portrait of one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Billie Holiday.

Documentary about Bette Davis, including an interview with the Hollywood star herself.

Second of a two-part profile of Orson Welles, looking at films including The Trial.

First of a two-part film profile of Orson Welles, which goes as far as Touch of Evil.

A celebration of Roy Plomley's radio favourite with some celebrity castaways' help.

A witty look at the history of the Ford Cortina.

Documentary about the great American realist painter and printmaker Edward Hopper.

Chelsea Hotel in New York, a haven for some of the 20th century's greatest talent. (1981)

Programme from 1980 profiling writer/performer Victoria Wood and playwright Andrea Dunbar.

Adrian Thrills investigates 2 Tone and its unique blend of ska, reggae, new wave and punk.

Profile of John Hoyland, seen by many as England's finest abstract painter. (1979)