Iconic arts series with films, plays, literature and music from around the world
World Service,·2413 episodes
The life and work of the French-American artist and sculptor
15 Aug 1998,·28 mins
A special episode from the international fair in Harare, where the theme was Children
11 Aug 1998,·29 mins
The legacy of the Soviet composer is explored after he dies aged 63
04 Aug 1998,·28 mins
The life and work of the British sculptor
30 Jul 1998,·28 mins
A review of the Scottish author's short story collection The Good Times
28 Jul 1998,·28 mins
The playwright, painter and author talks about his novel A Serious Man
21 Jul 1998,·28 mins
"One of the finest war sequences ever put on screen" – Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan
The British playwright talks to Melvyn Bragg about her play After Darwin
14 Jul 1998,·28 mins
The American writer talks about his book Slaves in the Family
13 Jul 1998,·28 mins
Two female writers who are tackling the issue of 'coloured' identity in South Africa
11 Jul 1998,·28 mins
The critic Elizabeth Glick reviews the novel by the Pulitzer prize winner Jane Smiley
07 Jul 1998,·28 mins
The architect Norman Foster talks about his dramatic design for the newly-opened airport
Why is the American novelist's work back in fashion? An analysis of James' subtle fiction
01 Jul 1998,·28 mins
The Australian poet talks about how his recovery from depression has affected his work
30 Jun 1998,·28 mins
Punjabi pop star Daler Mehndi signed the biggest ever deal for an Indian singer, Canadian artist Joyce Wieland dies leaving a legacy of work; Bruce Willis film 'Armageddon'; an exhibition called 'The Art of the Motorcycle';
A history of the influential radio show which nurtured key West Indian literary talents
25 Jun 1998,·28 mins
Aardman animator Steve Box and animation expert Dr Paul Wells discuss animation for adults
23 Jun 1998,·28 mins
The American author talks about his work and his novel A Widow for One Year
18 Jun 1998,·28 mins
A review of the American film Six Days Seven Nights starring Anne Heche and Harrison Ford
18 Jun 1998,·29 mins
Harriett Gilbert joins the fans of James Joyce's Ulysses celebrating Bloomsday in Dublin
17 Jun 1998,·28 mins
A review of the American novelist's third book in his Border triology
15 Jun 1998,·28 mins
A tribute to the hugely successful English writer who has died aged 91
10 Jun 1998,·28 mins
Yasmina Reza's Art, The Lion King and Cabaret were among the winners
09 Jun 1998,·28 mins
How Latin American culture is influencing the food, literature and music of New York
A review of the latest novel from the American thriller writer
02 Jun 1998,·28 mins
A sculpture of the Sioux warrior is being carved into a mountain near Mount Rushmore
A profile of the founder of London's Royal Ballet, told by those who worked with her
28 May 1998,·23 mins
The American writer talks about her long awaited new novel, The Last Resort
26 May 1998,·28 mins
A review of the much hyped Hollywood blockbuster starring Matthew Broderick
25 May 1998,·28 mins
An update from the 51st festival where the judging panel is chaired by Michael Scorsese
19 May 1998,·28 mins
