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Dawn French in conversation with some leading female comedians
BBC Four
Kirsty Wark in conversation with famous personalities.
Mark Lawson in conversation with famous personalities from all walks of life
Series bringing fresh insight into lives through literature, with guest presenters
BBC Radio 4
Arts series edited and presented by Alan Yentob.
BBC One
Documentary series examining the music and the musical icons of the 80s.
A look at some true legends from the world of music.
Compelling stories from the forefront of Scottish arts and culture
BBC Two Scotland
Documentary profiles examining well-known figures from the world of entertainment.
BBC Two
Series examining historical events through the poetry they inspired.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Long-running arts documentary strand.
Series looking at the creation of some of the greatest albums in music.
Long-running arts magazine programme.
BBC flagship arts programme of the 1950s and 1960s.
BBC radio presenters from across Northern Ireland discuss their ion for music.
BBC One Northern Ireland
Paul Gambaccini traces the history of the Oscars and tells the story behind winning films
Intelligent and challenging conversation about all forms of the arts.
In conversation with some of music's most compelling artists.
BBC Radio 6 Music
6 Music takes a look at the musical influences of some of the UK's most successful writers
The classic series of intense, probing interviews. With John Freeman and Jeremy Isaacs.
What are the books that changed your life, your attitude to living and view of the world?
Anne Robinson invites well-known personalities to discuss their favourite books.
Journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould investigate mysteries behind paintings.
Series in which Rolf Harris explores the lives and works of Welsh artists
BBC One Wales
James Naughtie and Rebecca Jones talk to the writers behind the latest new books.
BBC News
Mark Kermode's unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases.
Using Rank's Look at Life documentary shorts to examine 1960s British society.
Gloria Hunniford presents a social history of Northern Ireland by local film-makers.
Music series featuring established stars and those still trying to make it
BBC ALBA
Paul Farley presents a series showcasing the best of the latest poetry
Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli explore the culture and cuisine of Italy
Danny Baker uses archive material to look at aspects of British life.
Probing interviews with some of the arts and entertainment world's most notable figures.
Documentary series offering portraits of Wales's greatest writers
Series celebrating the best of arts and culture in Northern Ireland
BBC Two Northern Ireland
The creator of the New York Antifolk scene takes us into the sonic landscape of his mind.
A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen.
Guest-edited art magazine show.
Interviews and performances from the world's biggest arts festival.
Anna NicLeòid a' còmhradh ri dithis neach mu na trì leabhraichean as fheàrr leotha.
BBC Radio nan Gàidheal
Part quiz, part show which celebrates the UK's unique and fascinating museums.
Classic books are reconsidered by returning to the writers' original manuscripts.
Up-close examination of the life, music and career of legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra.
BBC News reports on the Academy Awards.
Celebrities choose the TV moments that have shaped their lives.
A competition for young people, showcasing the very best of young British talent.
Musicians look at how the land meets the air and imagine it as music.
Series looking at how the BBC has revealed and interpreted great moments in our history.
Coverage of the prestigious visual art award.
Arts and popular culture programme.