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  1. A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot

    Jane Beeson looks at impressionist artist Berthe Morisot

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    Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance

    Dance-based film that tells how Irish dance came from humble roots to global recognition.

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    Cold as a Mountain Top

    Robert Macfarlane climbs a wintry Buachaille Etive Mor, guided by the words of WH Murray.

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  4. Michael Sheen: Margins to Mainstream

    Michael Sheen introduces new writers from under-represented backgrounds

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  5. Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry

    Experts from archaeologists to astrophysicists offer new insights on the Bayeux Tapestry.

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  6. The Narrow Sea, The Farther Shore with Phil Cunningham

    Composer Phil Cunningham creates a new musical composition, inspired by the Narrow Sea.

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  7. Papageno and the poetry of disquiet

    Can disquieting poetry damage the vulnerable and suicidal, or can it be a source of help?

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    Archaeology of a Storyteller

    Excavating author Alan Garner’s inspiration in the small patch of Cheshire he calls home.

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    The Godfather And Me

    James Watkins explores the impact of The Godfather movie on his life and work.

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  10. Art That Made Us

    An alternative history of the British Isles, told through art.

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  11. Long Live My Happy Head

    Uplifting documentary about an artist who creates comics about his brain tumour.

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    The Open Box

    Poet Gail McConnell opens a box of materials relating to her father's life and murder.

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  13. The Piano: A Passion

    Alexander Waugh explores his obsession with a particular musical instrument – the piano.

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  14. Obsessed with… Peaky Blinders

    Darren Harriott and Lloyd Griffith dissect the final episode of Peaky Blinders.

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  15. The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures by Paul Fischer

    The story of the invention of the motion picture and the mysterious man behind it.

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  16. The Read

    Acclaimed actors combine with classic literature, breathing new life into iconic stories.

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  17. Alvin Ailey: A Legend of American Dance

    An immersive portrait of visionary African American choreographer Alvin Ailey.

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  18. The Brian Cox Interview

    Actor Brian Cox sits down with Amy Irons for an exclusive in-depth interview.

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    Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers

    Scottish Opera's sparkling staging of Gilbert and Sullivan's witty satire set in Venice.

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  20. Oasis - Right Here, Right Now

    First broadcast in 1997, this documentary gives the band's account of their previous year.

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    What's Left of Kerouac?

    Looking for Jack Kerouac in his hometown on his 100th birthday.

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  22. Brothers in Dance: Anthony and Kel Matsena

    Anthony and Kel Matsena begin rehearsals for a work inspired by Black Lives Matter.

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    Just William… and Richmal

    A centenary celebration of Richmal Crompton’s Just William books.

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  24. Zadie Smith with the ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra

    The latest in a series of concerts featuring great writers and the ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra.

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  25. Prisoner C33

    Oscar Wilde is confined in Reading Gaol because of his love for a man.

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  26. New Generation Artists Presents

    Stunning and intimate showcases of Radio 3 New Generation Artists.

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    Youth Unites

    Story of messages sent for a century from the youth of Wales to the youth of the world.

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  28. Inside Classical

    ±«Óãtv orchestras and guests perform in some of the UK's most prestigious concert halls.

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  29. Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You

    A portrait of musician Jeff Buckley, whose legacy endured long after his premature death.

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  30. Our Place in Space

    A series of short films bringing the wonders of space to ordinary people.

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  31. Ghosts in the Ruins

    A performance marking the sixtieth anniversary of the consecration of Coventry Cathedral.

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  32. The Falklands Play Row

    Documentary about the row over the decision in 1987 not to screen The Falklands Play.

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  33. The Secrets of Storytelling

    A contemporary author takes a classic text to shine light on the craft of writing fiction.

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  34. Grenfell: Five Years, Five Stories

    Community and creativity connect the lives of five young people impacted by the tragedy.

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  35.

    All About Yves

    James Fox looks back at the short life and revolutionary art of Yves Klein.

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    The Blue Woman

    How a new opera is addressing the psychological aftermath of sexual violence.

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  37. Percy Shelley, Reformer and Radical

    Benjamin Zephaniah brings us his personal take on Shelley's work.

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  38. World of Classical

    Jon Silpayamanant joins the dots between classical music traditions across the globe.

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  39. An Art Lovers' Guide

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

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  40. Drama intros ±«Óãtv4 2022

    Drama intros.

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  41. Jeanette Winterson Remembers... Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

    Jeanette Winterson looks back on the iconic drama series Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit.

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  42. Bernard Hill Remembers... Boys from the Blackstuff

    Bernard Hill looks back on the iconic drama series Boys from the Blackstuff.

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  43. Colin Baker Remembers... The Roads to Freedom

    Colin Baker looks back on one of his earliest TV roles in a taboo-busting drama series.

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  44. Dame Janet Baker Sings

    Mary Marquis introduces Dame Janet Baker in concert at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh.

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  45. Joe Lycett: Summer Exhibitionist

    Comedian Joe Lycett follows hopeful artists submitting to the RA Summer Exhibition 2022.

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  46. Rico: The Richard Demarco Story

    Celebrating the life of Richard Demarco, pioneer of the Edinburgh Festival.

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  47. Larkin Revisited

    Simon Armitage, the poet laureate, unpicks Philip Larkin's poems in his centenary year.

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  48. Recalculating Art

    Why does art go up in value when a man signs it, but when a woman signs it, it goes down?

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  49. Birmingham 2022 Festival

    Films from the celebration of creativity and culture around the Commonwealth Games.

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  50. The Arts Interviews

    Leading members of the arts community in frank and revealing discussions with Amol Rajan.

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