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  1. Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories

    A unique insight into the life of celebrated painter Paula Rego, directed by her son.

    BBC Two

  2. When Lynn Barber Met Phyllida Barlow

    Journalist Lynn Barber meets sculpture artist Phyllida Barlow.

    BBC Two

  3. Fairport at 50

    Fairport at 50 celebrates the history and legacy of Fairport Convention.

    BBC Radio 2

  4. Giselle: Belle of the Ballet

    Tamara Rojo explores the great Romantic ballet Giselle, a defining role for any ballerina.

    BBC Four

  5. Fishermen to Kings: The Forgotten Photographs of Olive Edis

    Rankin explores the story of pioneer photographer Olive Edis.

    BBC One

  6. The Secret Surrealist: Desmond Morris

    How noted zoologist Desmond Morris leads a double life as a painter of dreamlike images.

    BBC Four

  7. How to Be a Surrealist with Philippa Perry

    A playful journey into the unconscious to discover the deep roots of surrealism.

    BBC Four

  8. Mary Magdalene: Art's Scarlet Woman

    Waldemar Januszczak explores the impact of Mary Magdalene's myth on art and artists.

    BBC Four

  9. Big Gold Dream

    The story of the Scottish post-punk scene.

    BBC Two Scotland

  10. Peter Skellern Tribute with Sir Tim Rice

    Sir Tim Rice pays tribute to the talents of Peter Skellern who died earlier this year.

    BBC Radio 2

  11. A' Treòrachadh an Deilbh

    Eleanor Nic Dhùghail a' còmhradh ri Gilleasbuig MacDhòmhnaill mu a cuid ealain.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  12. The Winter's Tale

    Shakespeare's play about a delusional and paranoid king who tears his family apart.

    BBC Arts

  13. Jake Thackray - The Yorkshire Chansonnier

    Cerys Matthews explores the life and songs of Yorkshire poet-singer Jake Thackray.

    BBC Radio 2

  14. Dear Mr Shakespeare

    An exploration of the racial tensions in Othello and how its themes still resonate today.

    BBC Arts

  15. Curing Albrecht

    A man checks into an institution, hoping to be cured of his inability to stop dancing.

    BBC Arts

  16. The Actress: Edith Evans Talks About the Stage

    A year before she was made a dame, Edith Evans gives a masterclass in stage acting.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. Remembering Ella

    Leo Green and guests celebrate Ella Fitzgerald's golden voice, 100 years after her birth.

    BBC Radio 2

  18. Off the Wall

    Off the Wall shines a light on the creative process behind the visual arts.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  19. An Art Lovers' Guide

    Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke take us on three cultural city breaks.

    BBC Four

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  20. Kate Thornton's 90s

    Back to the 90s with special guests All Saints.

    BBC Radio 2

  21. Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre (Omnibus)

    Nicholas Hytner looks back over 12 years running The National Theatre.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  22. Buddy Holly: Rave On

    The story of Buddy Holly's life and career through interviews with those who knew him.

    BBC Four

  23.

    Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

    Three Scottish artists paint Billy Connolly in celebration of his 75th birthday.

    BBC One Scotland

  24. The Invisible College

    Lessons in creative writing from a ghostly array of novelists, poets and playwrights.

    BBC Radio 4

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  25. Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution with Howard Goodall

    Exploring why Sgt Pepper is still seen as so innovative, revolutionary and influential.

    BBC Two

  26. The Summer of Love: How Hippies Changed the World

    Two-part series about the countercultural explosion that was the Summer of Love in 1967.

    BBC Four

  27. The Art of Japanese Life

    Dr James Fox examines the art and culture of Japan.

    BBC Four

  28. Handmade in Japan

    Series looking at traditional Japanese crafts and craftspeople.

    BBC Four

  29. The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington by Joanna Moorhead (Omnibus)

    Leonora Carrington was the last surviving member of the Surrealist movement of the 1930s.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. Ryan Gander: The Idea of Japan

    Artist Ryan Gander explores Japanese symbolism, including the Geisha, Samurai and robot.

    BBC Four

  31. Laura Barton's Notes from a Musical Island

    Laura Barton takes a close listen to music found in different landscapes around Britain.

    BBC Radio 4

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  32. Quirke's Cast and Crew

    Antonia Quirke speaks to key crew members working on film and drama series.

    BBC Radio 4

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  33. Hokusai: Old Man Crazy to Paint

    Biography of the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, famous for his print The Great Wave.

    BBC Four

  34. Elvis Dream Concert

    An imaginary concert by Elvis Presley, had he ever played in the UK

    BBC Radio 2

  35. Becoming a Lied Singer: Thomas Quasthoff and the Art of German Song

    A personal journey into the short but expressive art form of the German lied song.

    BBC Four

  36. Scéalta Nóra Frainc

    Stories from well-known Irish storyteller Nóra Frainc.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  37. Prejudice and Pride: The People's History of LGBTQ Britain

    The story of ordinary LGBTQ people and their extraordinary lives over the last 50 years.

    BBC Four

  38. Museum of the Year

    Coverage of the Museum of the Year Award 2017, presented by Tristram Hunt.

    BBC Two

  39. Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune

    The story of the 3rd Marquess of Bute and his architectural legacy in Scotland and Wales.

    BBC Two Wales

  40. Gluck: Who Did She Think He Was?

    The untold story of Britain's cross-dressing high society painter.

    BBC Four

  41. Stadium

    A powerful new production in which the drama of theatre meets the thrill of football.

    BBC Arts

  42. Vandals and Visionaries

    Miquita Oliver explores the creativity and criminality of street art in Bristol.

    BBC One

  43. Two Types: The Faces of Britain

    Mark Ovenden tells the story of two of Britain's main typefaces - Johnston and Gill Sans.

    BBC Four

  44. Utopia: In Search of the Dream

    Richard Clay examines what 'utopias' reveal about our deepest hopes, dreams and fears.

    BBC Four

  45. Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

    Journalist and activist Jane Jacobs's fight to save historic New York architecture.

    BBC Four

  46. In Search of Arcadia

    Janina Ramirez and John Bailey explore the origins of the English landscape movement.

    BBC Four

  47. Eisteddfod

    Coverage of the National Eisteddfod of Wales, one of Europe's largest cultural festivals.

    BBC One Wales

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  48. Conversations on a Bench

    Anna Scott-Brown hears stories from the people who stop to sit beside her on benches.

    BBC Radio 4

  49. Welcome to Edinburgh 2017

    Kirsty Wark celebrates the best of this year's Edinburgh Festival.

    BBC Two

  50. FAC 501: The Tony Wilson Story

    Paul Morley looks back on the life of Anthony H. Wilson

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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