The Documentary Episodes Available now
This Cultural Life: Abdulrazak Gurnah
Nobel Prize-winning author Abdulrazak Gurnah on his cultural influences
Sierra Leone's children of war
What happened to Sierra Leone's child soldiers?
The Black Book
Why was the Black Book, a chronicle of the Nazi extermination of Soviet Jews banned?
Yiddish glory: Jewish refugees in Central Asia
A journey to discover Yiddish songs confiscated by the KGB
This Cultural Life: Akram Khan
Dancer and choreographer Akram Khan on the cultural turning points of his life
What do you think you are? Part two
Are animals 'sentient' beings? Sue Armstrong reports on the latest scientific evidence
The price of citizenship
What does it mean to be a citizen? Is it about belonging, or about convenience?
This Cultural Life: Florence Pugh
Actor Florence Pugh talks to John Wilson about her career and formative influences.
What do you think you are? Part one
The scientific evidence that animals are not only conscious but also have a sense of self
This Cultural Life: Sting
Sting reveals the experiences and influences that shaped his songwriting
