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  1. We Are Poets

    Teenagers from Leeds travel to the USA to compete in a Poetry Slam competition.

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  2. Wagner's Ring Cycle

    Wagner's monumental music drama, in a critically acclaimed production by Opera North.

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  3. Art of France

    Andrew Graham-Dixon takes viewers on a stunning visual journey through French art history.

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  4. Desmond Carrington - All Time Great

    Clare Teal celebrates one of Radio 2's greatest presenters Desmond Carrington.

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  5. Jo Wood's "Musical Muses"

    Jo Wood looks at the inspirations behind some of the most iconic songs ever written.

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  6. The Big Painting Challenge

    Amateur artists attempt to perfect their skills and be crowned the overall champion.

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  7. Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox

    Using archive, recordings and interviews, a trip through the world of Tom Waits' music.

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  8. Writing a New Caribbean

    Elisha Efua Bartels talks to a new generation of writers coming out of the Caribbean.

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  9. Madame Tussaud: A Legend in Wax

    The remarkable true story of the woman behind the worldwide waxworks empire.

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  10. Nemone's Electronic 90s

    Nemone looks back at dance music of the 1990s with guests from the era.

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  11. We Are the Martians

    Series that explores the Mars of imagination, science and history.

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  12. Following the Martian Invasion

    Francis Spufford follows the impact of HG Wells's all-conquering Martian tripods.

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  13. The Secret Science of Pop

    Professor Armand Leroi uses science to try to find the secret to pop music success.

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  14. Britain in Focus: A Photographic History

    Eamonn McCabe explores the fascinating and remarkable story of British photography.

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  15. The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun

    The story of photographer Harry Burton, who documented the Tutankhamun excavation.

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  16. On Camera: Photographers at the 麻豆社

    A revealing insight into several great modern photographers, drawn from the 麻豆社's archive.

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  17. Smile! The Nation's Family Album

    A portrait how of we have documented our changing lives via the family photograph.

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  18. The Shires: New Country

    A look at the rise of The Shires as they launch their second album and head to Nashville.

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  19. Vera Lynn - The Sweetheart of the United Kingdom

    Michael Freedland celebrates the centenary of Forces' Sweetheart, Vera Lynn.

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  20. Britain at War: Imperial War Museum at 100

    Celebrity advocates explore ten key objects from the Imperial War Museums's collection.

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  21. Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories

    A unique insight into the life of celebrated painter Paula Rego, directed by her son.

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  22. When Lynn Barber Met Phyllida Barlow

    Journalist Lynn Barber meets sculpture artist Phyllida Barlow.

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  23. Fairport at 50

    Fairport at 50 celebrates the history and legacy of Fairport Convention.

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  24. Giselle: Belle of the Ballet

    Tamara Rojo explores the great Romantic ballet Giselle, a defining role for any ballerina.

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  25. Fishermen to Kings: The Forgotten Photographs of Olive Edis

    Rankin explores the story of pioneer photographer Olive Edis.

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  26. The Secret Surrealist: Desmond Morris

    How noted zoologist Desmond Morris leads a double life as a painter of dreamlike images.

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  27. How to Be a Surrealist with Philippa Perry

    A playful journey into the unconscious to discover the deep roots of surrealism.

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  28. Mary Magdalene: Art's Scarlet Woman

    Waldemar Januszczak explores the impact of Mary Magdalene's myth on art and artists.

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  29. Big Gold Dream

    The story of the Scottish post-punk scene.

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  30. Peter Skellern Tribute with Sir Tim Rice

    Sir Tim Rice pays tribute to the talents of Peter Skellern who died earlier this year.

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  31. A' Tre貌rachadh an Deilbh

    Eleanor Nic Dh霉ghail a' c貌mhradh ri Gilleasbuig MacDh貌mhnaill mu a cuid ealain.

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  32. The Winter's Tale

    Shakespeare's play about a delusional and paranoid king who tears his family apart.

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  33. Jake Thackray - The Yorkshire Chansonnier

    Cerys Matthews explores the life and songs of Yorkshire poet-singer Jake Thackray.

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  34. Dear Mr Shakespeare

    An exploration of the racial tensions in Othello and how its themes still resonate today.

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  35. Curing Albrecht

    A man checks into an institution, hoping to be cured of his inability to stop dancing.

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  36. The Actress: Edith Evans Talks About the Stage

    A year before she was made a dame, Edith Evans gives a masterclass in stage acting.

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  37. Remembering Ella

    Leo Green and guests celebrate Ella Fitzgerald's golden voice, 100 years after her birth.

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  38. Off the Wall

    Off the Wall shines a light on the creative process behind the visual arts.

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  39. An Art Lovers' Guide

    Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke take us on three cultural city breaks.

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  40. Kate Thornton's 90s

    Back to the 90s with special guests All Saints.

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  41. Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre (Omnibus)

    Nicholas Hytner looks back over 12 years running The National Theatre.

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  42. Buddy Holly: Rave On

    The story of Buddy Holly's life and career through interviews with those who knew him.

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    Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

    Three Scottish artists paint Billy Connolly in celebration of his 75th birthday.

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  44. The Invisible College

    Lessons in creative writing from a ghostly array of novelists, poets and playwrights.

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  45. Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution with Howard Goodall

    Exploring why Sgt Pepper is still seen as so innovative, revolutionary and influential.

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  46. The Summer of Love: How Hippies Changed the World

    Two-part series about the countercultural explosion that was the Summer of Love in 1967.

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  47. The Art of Japanese Life

    Dr James Fox examines the art and culture of Japan.

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  48. Handmade in Japan

    Series looking at traditional Japanese crafts and craftspeople.

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  49. The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington by Joanna Moorhead (Omnibus)

    Leonora Carrington was the last surviving member of the Surrealist movement of the 1930s.

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  50. Ryan Gander: The Idea of Japan

    Artist Ryan Gander explores Japanese symbolism, including the Geisha, Samurai and robot.

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