The Arts Hour

The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.

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On Tour in Atlanta, USA
Nikki is on stage with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Atlanta, USA.
21 Sep 2024,49 mins
Kate Winslet on her film Lee
Nikki speaks to Oscar winning actor Kate Winslet and bestselling author Rumaan Alam.
14 Sep 2024,49 mins
Film director Azazel Jacobs
Actor Saoirse Ronan and director Azazel Jacobs on his new film, His Three Daughters
07 Sep 2024,49 mins
Film-maker Naqqash Khalid
Hollywood star Blake Lively, and director Naqqash Khalid on his movie In Camera
31 Aug 2024,49 mins
Singer-songwriter Janet Jackson
Singer Janet Jackson, and Mexican director Manuela Irene on her film Xibalba Monster
24 Aug 2024,49 mins
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish
Singer Billie Eilish, and Argentinian director Axel Cheb Terrab on his film Gala and Kiwi
17 Aug 2024,49 mins
Indian comedian Anirban Dasgupta
Indian comedian Anirban Dasgupta and Hollywood actors Bobby Cannavale and Cherry Jones
10 Aug 2024,49 mins
Film director and actor Pamela Adlon
Keanu Reeves on his debut novel and director Pamela Adlon on her new film Babes
03 Aug 2024,49 mins
Film director Sean Wang
Nikki speaks to director Sean Wang about his award winning film Didi.
27 Jul 2024,49 mins
Playwright Annie Baker
Nikki Bedi talks to Annie Baker about her debut film Janet Planet
20 Jul 2024,49 mins
Poet and Artist Imtiaz Dharker
Nikki Bedi is joined by British poet and artist Imtiaz Dharker
13 Jul 2024,49 mins
On Tour in Istanbul
Nikki Bedi is on stage with top creative talents from Istanbul
06 Jul 2024,49 mins
Kenyan visual artist Thandiwe Muriu
Thandiwe Muriu talks to Nikki Bedi about her stunning new book of photographs; Camo
29 Jun 2024,49 mins
Trinidadian author Ingrid Persaud
Nikki Bedi is joined in the studio by writer Ingrid Persaud and critic Katie Puckrik
22 Jun 2024,49 mins
Pet Shop Boys: 40 years of hits
Nikki Bedi and Lelia Latif discuss this week’s cultural highlights
15 Jun 2024,49 mins
Ben Bailey Smith on podcasting
Nikki Bedi talks actor, writer, rapper and podcast host Ben Bailey Smith
08 Jun 2024,49 mins
French film director Marie Amachoukeli
Nikki Bedi speaks to Marie Amachoukeli about her sublime film, Ama Gloria.
01 Jun 2024,49 mins
American writer Percival Everett
Author Percival Everett on his new book James
25 May 2024,49 mins
Indian standup comedian Kanan Gill
Nikki Bedi is joined by Indian standup comedian Kanan Gill as he begins a global tour
18 May 2024,49 mins
Actor Olivia Williams on this week’s cultural highlights
Olivia Williams’ cultural selection
11 May 2024,49 mins
Kareeena Kapoor Khan
David Leitch on his film The Fall Guy, Bollywood royalty Kareena Kapoor Khan and more
04 May 2024,49 mins
Pakistani movie star Mehwish Hayat
Nikki Bedi talks to Mehwish Hayat about her romantic comedy Daghabaaz Dil
27 Apr 2024,49 mins
Disney+ Japanese drama Shōgun
Nikki talks to Justin Marks about his new Japanese Disney+ drama Shōgun
20 Apr 2024,49 mins
Nathan Sawaya’s exhibition Art of The Brick
Nikki talks to American artist Nathan Sawaya
13 Apr 2024,49 mins
Jessica Hobbs on her new comedy The Regime
New Zealand director Jessica Hobbs about her new comedy drama series The Regime
06 Apr 2024,49 mins
On tour in Madrid
Nikki Bedi is on stage with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Spain
30 Mar 2024,49 mins
The Persian Version director Maryam Keshavarz
Nikki is joined in the Studio by Iranian American writer-director Maryam Keshavarz
23 Mar 2024,49 mins
Romanian director Radu Jude
Acclaimed Romanian director Radu Jude joins Nikki Bedi in the studio
16 Mar 2024,49 mins
An Oscars celebration
Nikki Bedi interviews stars and creatives who have been nominated for Oscars 2024
09 Mar 2024,49 mins
Oscar-nominated director Ilker Çatak
Nikki Bedi talks to Oscar-nominated director Ilker Çatak
02 Mar 2024,49 mins