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  1. Sister Wendy's Story of Painting

    Sister Wendy Beckett takes a journey through the history of art in this ten-part series.

    BBC One

  2. Painting the World

    Art series presented by National Gallery director Neil MacGregor.

    BBC Two

  3. Talking Sickert

    Various high-profile figures discuss the work of Walter Sickert.

    BBC Two

  4. Talking Tate

    Art lovers choose their favourite pictures for the 100th birthday of the Tate Gallery.

    BBC Two

  5. The Landscapes of Man

    Susan Marling looks at the history of our thinking about landscape.

    BBC Radio 3

  6. Stanley Spencer

    Two-part series on the artist Stanley Spencer.

    BBC

  7. Making Masterpieces

    Programme looking at how some great works of art were created. Hosted by Neil MacGregor.

    BBC Two

  8. Talking Picasso

    People from various walks of life discuss Picasso paintings.

    BBC Two

  9. The Craft of the Potter

    Leading potters share their techniques and ideas.

    BBC Two

  10. The Craft of the Weaver

    Leading weavers share their techniques and inspirations.

    BBC Two

  11. African Footsteps

    Arts and travel series in which celebrities visit selected African destinations.

    BBC Two

  12. Date with an Artist

    Artists meet clients and create work in response to the individuals and where they live.

    BBC Two

  13. The Painter and His World

    Basil Taylor demonstrates the importance of individual painters.

    BBC

  14. An ABC of Music

    Series about musical instruments, terms and topics.

    BBC One

  15. The Art of Piano

    A look at the playing styles of some of the 20th century's greatest pianists.

    BBC Two

  16. The Burgess Variations

    Two part documentary on the life of the acclaimed British writer Anthony Burgess.

    BBC Two

  17. The Nation's Favourite Love Poem

    Britain's favourite romantic verse, recited by various celebrities.

    BBC One

  18. The Nation's Favourite Children's Book

    Celebrities talk about their favourite childhood reads.

    BBC One

  19. Kane's Classics

    Vincent Kane looks back at the great and good of BBC Wales.

    BBC Two Wales

  20. The Silver Screen

    Series delving into the lives and careers of notable Welsh actors.

    BBC One Wales

  21. Nightmare: The Birth of Horror

    Christopher Fraying presents literary series examining the 19th century horror novel.

    BBC One

  22. Pavilion 78

    Series of performances from the National Eisteddford, Cardiff in 1978.

    BBC One Wales

  23. A Welsh Viewpoint

    Series looking back at television, technology and the changes since the 1960s.

    BBC Two Wales

  24. Lost in Space

    Series in which avid science fiction fans discuss their favourite characters and shows.

    BBC Two

  25. My Time Again

    A series of interviews with prolific Welsh actors and celebrities.

    BBC One Wales

  26. Seven Artists

    1979 documentary series exploring the work of seven 20th century artists.

    BBC

  27. Writing Scotland

    Scottish writing, its heritage and major influences explored in a landmark series.

    BBC Two Scotland

  28. Simon Schama's Shakespeare

    Simon Schama says to understand Shakespeare we must appreciate how he was of his time.

    BBC Two

  29. Cities of Europe

    Life in different European cities.

    BBC

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  30. 50 Years of BBC Television News

    Commemorating 50 years of BBC TV News, with insight from key journalists from each decade.

    BBC Two

  31. How Art Made the World

    Nigel Spivey reveals how the images which surround us today come from the ancient world.

    BBC Two

  32. The Tribal Eye

    David Attenborough explains the enormous growth of interest in tribal art.

    BBC Two

  33. Weaving Words

    Weaving Words looks at some of Ulster's vernacular poets.

    BBC Radio Ulster

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  34. Norman St. John-Stevas in Conversation

    The former minister for education and arts converses with a range of public figures.

    BBC

  35. Heart of the Matter

    Debate series investigating the ethical dilemmas that lie behind the issues of the day.

    BBC One

  36. Argument

    Michael Dean hosts a topical discussion between two voices of the day.

    BBC Two

  37. A Woman's Place?

    Series reviewing the myths and realities of the role of women in society.

    BBC Two

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  38. Release

    1960s magazine series delving into the world of films, plays, books, art and music.

    BBC Two

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  39. UK City of Culture 2013

    Programmes and clips from the UK City of Culture 2013

    BBC

  40. David Starkey's Music and Monarchy

    Dr David Starkey explores how the story of British music has been shaped by the monarchy.

    BBC Two

  41. Dreaming the Impossible: Unbuilt Britain

    The fascinating and dramatic stories behind some of the grandest designs never built.

    BBC Four

  42. Poets on Poetry

    Well-known and celebrated poets discuss their literary art form - poetry.

    BBC

  43. Nairn Across Britain

    Ian Nairn takes a critical look at the townscapes and landscapes in which we live

    BBC

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  44. Architecture at the Crossroads

    Ten films about contemporary architecture

    BBC

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  45. Poetry Postcards

    Poetry from around the Commonwealth brought to Glasgow for the Games.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  46. The Radio 3 Documentary

    Exploring different aspects of history, science, philosophy and the arts.

    BBC Radio 3

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  47. Books and Authors

    For A Good Read, Open Book, Take Four Books and Bookclub search on BBC Sounds

    BBC Radio 4

  48. The Scott Mills Weekly

    The best and sometimes questionable bits from Scott's weekday afternoon show on Radio 2.

    BBC Radio 2

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  49. Breakfast Show Specialist Classical Chart

    Tracks from the top CDs in this week’s Specialist Classical Chart

    BBC Radio 3

  50. Weekly Mayo

    The best bits of Simon Mayo Drivetime with star guests and intelligent conversation

    BBC Radio 2

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