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  1. Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

    Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic.

    BBC Two

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  2. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Q&A

    Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o, Letitia Wright on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

    BBC Radio 1Xtra

  3. A Party with Auntie

    A nostalgic, orchestral romp through 15 theme tunes from the BBC’s most popular shows.

    BBC Arts

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    House, Bridge, Fountain, Gate, Pitcher, Fruit-Tree, Window

    A radio hymn to the things around us inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s Duino Elegies.

    BBC Radio 4

  5.

    Music To Scream To - The Hammer Horror Soundtracks

    Neil Brand explores Hammer's modernist soundtracks, and explains how scary music works.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Soldier's Tale

    A vibrant and bold new take on Stravinsky’s dark musical masterpiece from the Hallé.

    BBC Four

  7.

    The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs

    How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians.

    BBC Four

  8. Simon Schama Meets

    Simon Schama speaks to three of the world's most influential artists and activists.

    BBC Four

  9. Makers

    Orcadian designer Kirsteen Stewart visits local craftsfolk in their studios.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  10. Kanaval: A People’s History of Haiti in Six Chapters

    A history of Haiti seen through the lens of its vibrant annual carnival.

    BBC Four

  11. Only After Dark

    Adventures into the night with writer Dan Richards.

    BBC Radio 4

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  12. Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

    Chuck D tell the definitive story of how hip-hop grew into a global force for change.

    BBC Two

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    Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path

    Robert Macfarlane and Johnny Flynn with Edward Thomas's Poems and Songs for the Open Air.

    BBC Radio 4

  14. The Play What I Wrote

    A sensationally funny homage to Morecambe and Wise, filmed live at Theatre Royal, Bath.

    BBC Four

  15. The Classical Collection

    A selection of memorable performances of classical music from the BBC's archives.

    BBC Four

  16.

    Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

    Michael Symmons Roberts on the enduring appeal of Robert Frost’s masterpiece, a century on

    BBC Radio 4

  17.

    Warsan Shire on a Nation of Poets

    British-Somali poet Warsan Shire investigates and showcases Somalia's rich poetic life.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. Robbie Coltrane at the BBC

    A tribute to much-missed actor Robbie Coltrane, featuring some of his best BBC moments.

    BBC Four

  19.

    Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments

    Documentary that follows the enthusiasts battling to save Britain's pipe organs.

    BBC Four

  20. HebCelt aig 25

    Celebrating 25 years of the HebCelt Festival. 25 bliadhna de Fhèis Cheilteach Innse Gall.

    BBC ALBA

  21. Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker!

    Matthew Bourne's charmingly irreverent interpretation of the classic ballet.

    BBC Two

  22. Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me

    Artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy takes us on a journey through his life.

    BBC Two

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    Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends

    Cameron Mackintosh presents a joyously staged celebration of the late composer's talents.

    BBC Two

  24. Coppelia

    A modern fairy tale, told without words, combining enchanting animation and dance.

    BBC Two

  25. The Art of Music with Anna Clyne

    Anna Clyne explores how music and art directly inspire each other.

    BBC Radio 3

  26. Twelfth Night from Shakespeare’s Globe

    Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity and love, from the Globe Theatre.

    BBC Four

  27. Playing the Prince

    Jade Anouka talks to past Hamlets and discovers the untold story of The Red Book.

    BBC Radio 4

  28. The Roar of the Greasepaint

    Lata Sharma celebrates Ulster’s great tradition of amateur dramatics and performers.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  29. The Secret Bard - A Burns Night Special

    A celebration of the life and songs of Carolina Oliphant, a contemporary of Robbie Burns.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  30. Opening Lines

    John Yorke unpacks the themes behind the stories in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.

    BBC Radio 4

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  31. A Kiss

    The poet Rachel Long explores the craft of capturing a kiss in writing.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. The Radio 2 Book Club

    Sara Cox celebrates the best new fiction, with author interviews and reviews.

    BBC Radio 2

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  33. Ronald Blythe: Working at Home

    Writer Ronald Blythe narrates a film essay about his life, work and friends.

    BBC Four

  34. Don Quixote from Birmingham Royal Ballet

    Classic ballet following Don Quixote’s adventures, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet.

    BBC Four

  35. My Name Is Ottilie

    Dana Masters on the forgotten story of Northern Irish blues trailblazer Ottilie Patterson.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  36.

    The Lost Photographs of Mary Alice Young

    Exploring the fascinating photographic collection of a family and community.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  37. Cupid Loves Eros

    An exploration of queer love poetry for Valentine’s week with Val McDermid and Stephen Fry

    BBC Radio 4

  38. Pavarotti: King of the High Cs

    Luciano Pavarotti talks about his life and sings arias by Verdi, Puccini and Leoncavallo.

    BBC Two

  39. The Secret Artists

    Hopeful artists create and submit to the RUA Exhibition 2022. Will any get in?

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  40.

    Rewriting Aeschylus

    Can playwright David Greig recreate a lost ancient Greek play?

    BBC Radio 4

  41. Becoming Frida Kahlo

    A look into Frida Kahlo's world, an artist driven by politics, power, sex and identity.

    BBC Two

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  42. Talking of Michelangelo - the Poet

    Andrew McMillan explores a little-known aspect of Michelangelo's art - his poetry

    BBC Radio 4

  43. Get On Up: The Triumph of Black America

    David Harewood explores how African American artists now dominate global popular culture.

    BBC Two

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  44. Tartuffe

    Molière’s Tartuffe updated raucously to the West Midlands in this comedy about a conman.

    BBC Four

  45. Michael Caine: Acting in Film

    Michael gives a masterclass on the craft of acting for the silver screen.

    BBC Two

  46. Tuned In: 100 Years of Scottish Broadcasting

    Kaye Adams looks at how BBC Scotland has changed over the last 100 years.

    BBC Scotland

  47. Pictures from Ukraine

    Veteran photojournalist David Pratt travels to Ukraine after war breaks out.

    BBC Scotland

  48. Wayne Shorter at the London Jazz Festival

    Saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter performs at the London Jazz Festival in 2001.

    BBC Four

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    Art and Resistance in Taiwan

    A journey into the Taipei underground art scene.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. When Mary Beard Met...

    Mary Beard meets fascinating figures from the worlds of art, literature and politics

    BBC

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