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  1. Arena: African Apocalypse

    Femi Nylander travels to West Africa to discover the impact of century-old atrocities.

    BBC Two

  2. Coventry Cathedral: Building for a New Britain

    The story of the 1962 rebuilding of Coventry Cathedral after its destruction in WWII.

    BBC Four

  3. The Turn of the Screw

    Britten’s opera The Turn of the Screw, a chilling ghost story set in a country house.

    BBC Four

  4. A’ Chùil

    We meet Choirstaidh in her studio to find out more about arts and crafts.

    BBC ALBA

  5.

    Our Souls So Knit

    Caroline Bird uncovers poet Michael Field, AKA Katherine Bradley and Edith Cooper.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Wales: The Big Kick-off

    Gabby and Nathan are joined by guests in anticipation of Wales's first game in Euro 2020.

    BBC One Wales

  7. Sarah Kendall: Talking Story

    Sarah Kendall talks to fellow storytellers about what 'story' means to them

    BBC Radio 4

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  8. A Pandemic Poem: Where Did the World Go?

    A powerful and moving poetic examination of the pandemic with people from across Britain.

    BBC Two

  9. Kirsty Wark Meets Artist Bridget Riley

    Celebrated artist Bridget Riley talks to Kirsty Wark.

    BBC News Channel

  10. Trooping the Colour: The Queen's Birthday Parade

    Military parade to mark Her Majesty The Queen's 69th birthday parade as sovereign.

    BBC One

  11. Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain

    Docudrama that reveals the private man behind the public figure of artist JMW Turner.

    BBC One

  12. The Story of the Royal Collection

    Art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of the Royal Collection.

    BBC News

  13. Epiphanies

    The inspiring moments that start an artistic journey

    BBC Radio 4

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  14. BBC Introducing Arts

    A sonic journey with exciting, fresh and emerging British artists.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  15. Manchester International Festival 2021: Postcards From Now

    Distinct perspectives on the pandemic by leading international artists of every stripe.

    BBC Arts

  16. Eisteddfod AmGen 2021

    Dathlu'r gorau o ddiwylliant a cherddoriaeth Cymru yn Eisteddfod AmGen 2021.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  17. Blind Ambition

    Myopic TV director Jamie O’Leary and blind comedian Jamie MacDonald meet blind artists.

    BBC Two

  18. Billie Eilish: Up Close

    Clara Amfo meets the global music phenomenon Billie Eilish for an exclusive interview.

    BBC One

  19. Isostasy

    A Welsh short film reflecting on the impact of climate change, voiced by Cerys Matthews.

    BBC Two Wales

  20. In Search of Sir Walter Scott

    Author Damian Barr goes in search of the legacy of novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott.

    BBC Scotland

  21. Edinburgh Unlocked

    Comedian Mark Nelson and his star team bring you the best of the Edinburgh Fringe.

    BBC Scotland

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  22. Write Her Story

    Double Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson asks, where are the strong stories for women?

    BBC Radio 4

  23. Treasures of Ancient Rome

    Art critic and broadcaster Alastair Sooke sets out to show the art of the Romans.

    BBC News

  24. The Great Detectives

    Nigel Williams profiles famous fictional sleuths and their creators.

    BBC Two

  25. The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff

    An ordinary London family in the 1930s takes a seaside holiday in Bognor Regis.

    BBC Radio 4

  26.

    The Nuclear Priesthood

    Poet Paul Farley considers how we warn future generations about our buried nuclear waste.

    BBC Radio 4

  27.

    Safe Space

    Exploring the idea and history of ‘safe space’ as it has crossed over into the arts.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. Vivaldi Unmasked

    Charles Hazlewood travels to Venice to uncover the life story of composer Antonio Vivaldi.

    BBC Four

  29. The Ballad of the Bet

    Poetry, music and oral history from the inner life of gambling

    BBC Radio 4

  30. Inside America's Treasure House: The Met

    The pandemic strikes just as the Met is getting ready for its 150th anniversary.

    BBC Four

  31. Epic Iran

    The V&A in London brings together hundreds of artefacts showcasing Iran.

    BBC News Channel

  32. Museum of the Year

    Museums across the UK compete for the coveted title of Museum of the Year.

    BBC News Channel

  33. Once Upon A Time

    The world of fairy tales explored by Michael Rosen, A. S. Byatt and Richard Mabey.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. Contains Strong Language, Live from Coventry

    Luke Wright is joined by poets from Coventry at the Contains Strong Language Festival.

    BBC Radio 4

  35. Add to Playlist

    Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe create a playlist no computer could.

    BBC Radio 4

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  36. Comedy from the Wilderness

    A report from the 2021 Wilderness Festival with Marcel Lucont, Robin Clyfan and The Idler.

    BBC Radio 4

  37. We Want the Light: Jews and German Music

    What is the complex but fruitful relationship between Jewish people and German music?

    BBC Four

  38.

    Listening through the Lens: The Christopher Nupen Films

    A film about Christopher Nupen, a pioneering director of films about classical music.

    BBC Four

  39. This Cultural Life

    In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.

    BBC Radio 4

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  40. The Poet and the Snipe

    Poet Paul Farley examines the connection between poets and birds. Producer: Geoff Bird

    BBC Radio 4

  41.

    Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius

    Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius.

    BBC Four

  42. Nature and Us: A History through Art

    The story of our ever-changing relationship with nature, told through the lens of our art.

    BBC Four

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  43. Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2021

    The Royal Academy in London returns with its summer exhibition moved to the autumn.

    BBC News Channel

  44. The Talented Ms Highsmith

    Sarah Dunant delves into the private diaries of the Queen of Suspense, Patricia Highsmith.

    BBC Radio 4

  45. Poems For Thought

    Hear six new poems exclusive to Radio 2.

    BBC Radio 2

  46. Pride or Prejudice: How we Read Now

    Professor Abigail Williams explores changing views of the novel.

    BBC Radio 4

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  47. Salt, by Selina Thompson

    Artist Selina Thompson recalls her journey by sea to retrace a route of the slave trade.

    BBC Four

  48.

    Blown

    A dance film by Corey Baker to coincide with COP26 and inspired by renewable energy.

    BBC Scotland

  49. The Poetry Detective

    Vanessa Kisuule explores the stories behind the poems we carry with us through life.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. Ten Years of the SAY Award

    Exploring the impact of the Scottish Album of the Year Award.

    BBC Scotland

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