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  1. Arts & Ideas

    Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives.

    BBC Radio 4

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  2. The Afternoon Show Podcast

    Tunes into current film, TV, arts, theatre and music across Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  3. Arts Show Wales Podcast

    Nicola Heywood Thomas previews the best of the Welsh contemporary arts scene

    BBC Radio Wales

  4. Aled Jones

    Aled Jones in conversation with a special guest.

    BBC Radio Wales

  5. Radio 2 Arts Show with Jonathan Ross

    Looking at the latest books, films, plays and exhibitions

    BBC Radio 2

  6. Radio 1's All Day Breakfast with Greg James

    Daily chat, nonsense, extra fun and highlights from Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James.

    BBC Radio 1

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  7. Poetry Postcards

    A poem from every competing nation and territory sent to the 2012 Commonwealth Games

    BBC Radio Scotland

  8. Music and Culture of WW1

    Highlights of BBC Radio 3’s special programmes to mark the WW1 centenary.

    BBC Radio 3

  9. Georgian Pleasures

    Key pieces of music from the Georgian period explored by Suzy Klein and Christian Curnyn.

    BBC Radio 3

  10. Ravel Revealed

    Maurice Ravel revealed through guides to his work and life

    BBC Radio 3

  11. The Story of Music in Fifty Pieces

    Howard Goodall and Suzy Klein discuss 50 pieces that changed the course of music history.

    BBC Radio 3

  12. A History of Mozart in a Dozen Objects

    Mozart’s world rediscovered in objects of his time, with Professor Cliff Eisen.

    BBC Radio 3

  13. Seriously...

    Seriously is home to the world’s best audio documentaries. Introduced by Vanessa Kisuule.

    BBC Radio 4

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  14. The BBC Academy Podcast

    Essential listening for anyone working in or wanting to get into broadcast media

    BBC Radio

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  15. Modern Muses

    Leading composers and performers explain how they cooperate in the creation of new work.

    BBC Radio 3

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  16. What the Papers Say

    A look back at the events of the week as reported in the press

    BBC Two

  17. The Film Programme

    The latest releases, the hottest stars and the leading directors, plus news and insights

    BBC Radio 4

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  18. Start the Week

    Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday

    BBC Radio 4

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  19. Bookclub

    Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

    BBC Radio 4

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  20. Amongst the Medici

    Classicist Bettany Hughes present this series about Renaissance Florence

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21. Stage and Screen

    Programme devoted to exploring the rich heritage of theatre and film music

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. My Kids Speak Welsh

    Richard Evans investigates the phenomenal growth of Welsh-medium schools

    BBC Radio Wales

  23. The Seven Ages of Man

    Professor Anthony Clare talks to public figures about the process of ageing.

    BBC Two

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  24. The Bollywood Story

    Shashi Kapoor looks at the history of the Hindi film industry.

    BBC

  25. Lights, Camera, Fashion!

    Couture expert William Banks-Blaney explores the most iconic looks in cinema history.

    BBC Arts

  26. John Lennon's Rock Shrine

    In Central Park, New York, fans gather to remember John Lennon.

    BBC Four

  27. George Michael: A Different Life

    Tracing the late singer's life and career, featuring interviews with the man himself.

    BBC Four

  28. The Story of Fairytale of New York

    Uncovering the stories behind The Pogues Christmas classic, Fairytale of New York.

    BBC Four

  29. EastEnders Sweethearts: The Story of Sonia and Martin

    A look at the star-crossed history of Martin and Sonia.

    BBC Three

  30. Tell Me the Truth About Love

    A look at the theme of love in the life of poet W H Auden.

    BBC Four

  31. I Sold My Cadillac to Diana Dors: the Edmundo Ros Story

    Band leader Edmundo Ros talks to composer Michael Nyman about his rich life.

    BBC Four

  32. Nick Drake: A Skin Too Few

    Profile of Nick Drake, who died in 1974 but whose three albums have been very influential.

    BBC Four

  33. Robert Hughes on Goya: Crazy Like a Genius

    Robert Hughes discovers the reality beyond the myth of Spanish painter Francisco Goya.

    BBC Four

  34. Alistair Cooke: Postcards from America

    An archive look at 50 years of Alistair Cooke's Radio Four programme, Letter from America.

    BBC Four

  35. Max Beckmann at the Tate

    Andrew Graham-Dixon appraises Tate Modern's major exhibition of works by Max Beckmann.

    BBC Four

  36. Gauguin: The Full Story

    The story of Paul Gauguin, from his childhood in Peru to final years in the South Pacific.

    BBC Four

  37. The Rodgers and Hart Story

    A look at the prolific musical careers of songwriters Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers.

    BBC Four

  38. Books for Boys: A Mission Impossible

    Richard Hammond investigates the art of writing children's fiction.

    BBC Four

  39. Ian Dury: On My Life

    Documentary in which singer-songwriter and actor Ian Dury recalls his life and career.

    BBC Four

  40. Judi Dench - A BAFTA Tribute

    A star-studded tribute to mark Judi Dench's entry into the British Academy Fellowship.

    BBC Two

  41. The Bonzos

    The story of the British wartime operation that rescued Hitler's hoard of looted art.

    BBC Four

  42. Trafalgar Square: Carry On Plinthing

    Ben Lewis investigates the art competition to fill the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square.

    BBC Four

  43. The Legend of Leigh Bowery

    Profile of Australian fashion designer and performer Leigh Bowery.

    BBC Four

  44. Rod the Mod

    BBC archive film from 1976, profiling Rod Stewart and his then girlfriend Britt Ekland.

    BBC Four

  45. Frank Hurley: The Man who Made History

    A look at the life and work of photographer Frank Hurley.

    BBC Four

  46. The Men from the Agency

    Documentary recalling the revolution in British advertising during the 60s.

    BBC Four

  47. Mr Pepys's Diary

    Samuel Pepys devotees examine the sensuous and extraordinary world of his diaries.

    BBC Four

  48. Artie Shaw: Quest for Perfection

    Russell Davies looks at the life and music of composer and clarinettist Artie Shaw.

    BBC Four

  49. Chambre Hardman and the Lost City of Liverpool

    John Peel examines the life and career of Liverpool photographer Edward Chambre Hardman.

    BBC Four

  50. Amazing Gracie: The Gracie Fields Story

    Documentary about the much-loved British singer and comic actress Gracie Fields.

    BBC Four

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