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  1. The Living Mountain

    Robert Macfarlane undertakes an immersive poetic pilgrimage to the Cairngorms.

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  2. Lou Reed Remembered

    A look at the transgressive life and career of one of rock 'n' roll's true originals.

    麻豆社 Four

  3. Diamonds are Forever: The Don Black Songbook

    Lyricist Don Black shares some insights into his life's work with Michael Grade.

    麻豆社 Four

  4. The Fir Tree

    Film telling the story of a Christmas tree through the 'voice' of the tree itself.

    麻豆社 Four

  5. Len Goodman's Dance Band Days

    Len Goodman revisits the heyday of British dance bands in the 1920s and 1930s.

    麻豆社 Four

  6. Great American Rock Anthems: Turn it up to 11

    Documentary celebrating the evolution of the American rock anthem from the 70s to the 90s.

    麻豆社 Four

  7. The World's Most Expensive Stolen Paintings

    Alastair Sooke investigates audacious heists and the murky world of art crime.

    麻豆社 Two

  8. Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty

    Choreographer Matthew Bourne reimagines Tchaikovsky's ballet of the timeless fairy tale.

    麻豆社 Two

  9. Christmas '77 with the Sex Pistols

    Interviews and 70s archive, framing The Sex Pistols' last UK concert with Sid Vicious.

    麻豆社 Four

  10. Michael Palin in Wyeth's World

    Michael Palin explores the extraordinary life and work of American artist Andrew Wyeth.

    麻豆社 Two

  11. Provincial Pleasures

    Eric Robson examines the unique and unjustly overlooked Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson.

    麻豆社 Radio 4

  12.

    Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock

    The definitive documentary record of one of Jimi Hendrix's most celebrated performances.

    麻豆社 Four

  13. Apples, Pears and Paint: How to Make a Still Life Painting

    A look at the history of still-life painting, from Xenia murals to Picasso's cubism.

    麻豆社 Four

  14. Growing Up Down's

    A group of young actors with Down's syndrome create a touring production of Hamlet.

    麻豆社 Three

  15. Sound City

    Dave Grohl uncovers stories about the legendary Los Angeles studio, Sound City.

    麻豆社 Four

  16. Remembering the Holocaust: Defiant Requiem

    How a choir of Jewish prisoners defiantly performed Verdi's Requiem in front of the Nazis.

    麻豆社 Four

  17. The Fabulous Alexander Brothers

    The story of one of Scotland's most successful variety entertainment acts.

    麻豆社 One Scotland

  18. Imirce

    D谩ith铆 Sproule explores the rich collection of Irish emigration songs, poetry and prose.

    麻豆社 Two Northern Ireland

  19. The School that Rocks

    Documentary which follows students at Britain's Academy of Contemporary Music.

    麻豆社 Three

  20. The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark

    Profile of Gene Clark, the former Byrds frontman who pioneered folk rock and country rock.

    麻豆社 Four

  21. The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues and Beyond

    Interviews, archive footage and performances celebrating the songs of Bert Jansch.

    麻豆社 Four

  22. Neil Sedaka: King of Song

    Documentary portrait telling the story of singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka's life and career.

    麻豆社 Four

  23. BB King: The Life of Riley

    How an orphaned young man came to carry the title of king of the blues.

    麻豆社 Four

  24. The Man Who Fought the Planners: The Story of Ian Nairn

    Profile of critic Ian Nairn, who attacked the destruction of Britain by post-war planners.

    麻豆社 Four

  25. Darcey Bussell: A Ballerina's Life

    Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell recalls her performing career from its earliest days.

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  26. Darcey's Ballerina Heroines

    Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell explores the fascinating evolution of the ballerina.

    麻豆社 Two

  27. Photographing Africa

    Harry Hook uses his images to tell a personal story as he visits remote tribal groups.

    麻豆社 Four

  28. Helmut by June

    Portrait of revolutionary fashion photographer Helmut Newton by his wife June.

    麻豆社 Four

  29. Oh Do Shut Up Dear! Mary Beard on the Public Voice of Women

    Mary Beard on how women have been silenced throughout the history of Western culture.

    麻豆社 Four

  30. Stanley Spencer: The Colours of the Clyde

    Artist Stanley Spencer and one of his finest achievements, Shipbuilding on the Clyde.

    麻豆社 Two Scotland

  31. Martin Amis's England

    Amis, a fierce critic of contemporary society, examines his experience of Englishness.

    麻豆社 Four

  32. The Poet who Loved the War: Ivor Gurney

    Film which tells the story of the First World War soldier-poet who broke all the rules.

    麻豆社 Four

  33. Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns

    The literature that inspired Michael Palin and Terry Jones's Ripping Yarns TV series.

    麻豆社 Four

  34. Norman McLaren: Boogie Doodler

    The story of Scottish film-making pioneer Norman McLaren.

    麻豆社 Two Scotland

  35. The People's Portrait

    Fiona Bruce follows war hero Simon Weston as his portrait is painted by Nicky Philipps.

    麻豆社 One

  36. Messiah at the Foundling Hospital

    Revealing the story of how Handel's Messiah helped save London's Foundling Hospital.

    麻豆社 Two

  37. Deconstructing Dylan

    Writer and broadcaster Charles Williams goes in search of the real Dylan Thomas.

    麻豆社 Radio Wales

  38. The French Revolution: Tearing up History

    Dr Richard Clay retells the history of the French Revolution through the story of its art.

    麻豆社 Four

  39. Creating the Kelpies

    A look at Glaswegian sculptor Andy Scott as he works on the biggest project of his life.

    麻豆社 Two Scotland

  40. Billy Joel: The Bridge to Russia

    Film documenting Billy Joel's groundbreaking tour of the Soviet Union in 1987.

    麻豆社 Four

  41.

    Alan Bennett at 80: Hytner Meets Bennett

    Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews playwright Alan Bennett on the eve of his 80th birthday.

    麻豆社 Four

  42. Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

    Film about singer Nat King Cole using his journals and interviews with family and friends.

    麻豆社 Four

  43. A Writer's Journey from There to Here

    An insight into the life and work of British television dramatist Peter Bowker.

    麻豆社 Four

  44. Jazz Legends in Their Own Words

    With Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie.

    麻豆社 Four

  45. Bringing Art to Wales: The Davies Sisters

    How two sisters from Wales created one of 20th-century Britain's great art collections.

    麻豆社 Two Wales

  46. The Mysterious Mr Webster: 麻豆社 Arts at the Globe

    Revealing the mysterious man who many consider Shakespeare's greatest rival.

    麻豆社 Two

  47.

    Burrell's Bequest

    Alvin Hall explores the controversial decision allowing the Burrell Collection to tour.

    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

  48. John Ogdon: Living with Genius

    Profile of Britain's greatest ever classical pianist, John Ogdon.

    麻豆社 Four

  49. The Town That Loves Books: 麻豆社 Arts at Hay

    In the book-loving town of Hay, Martha Kearney looks at how the way we read is changing.

    麻豆社 Four

  50. You've Got a Friend: The Carole King Story

    Profile of the acclaimed singer-songwriter Carole King.

    麻豆社 Four

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