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  1. Hollywood's Master of Myth: Joseph Campbell - the Force Behind Star Wars

    The story of the man whose visionary ideas about myth helped shape the Star Wars cycle.

    BBC Four

  2. Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History

    Clarke Peters uncovers the stories of black musicians in Europe.

    BBC Radio 4

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  3. Stanley Baxter's Musical World

    Paddy O'Connell meets Stanley Baxter, the award-winning Scottish actor and impressionist.

    BBC Radio 2

  4. The Rite of Spring

    Scottish Ballet’s intense and visceral production set to Stravinsky’s exhilarating score.

    BBC Arts

  5. The Fairy's Kiss

    Scottish Ballet’s production based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale The Ice Maiden.

    BBC Arts

  6. Bach Walks

    Horatio Clare retraces JS Bach's 250-mile journey to visit Buxtehude in Lubeck

    BBC Radio 3

  7. Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection

    Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of the Royal Collection.

    BBC Four

  8. At Home With Betsy

    Connie Fisher visits the home of rising Welsh artist Betsy.

    BBC Radio Wales

  9. Elvis: The Rebirth of the King

    Film arguing that Elvis reached his artistic peak in the early years of his Vegas period.

    BBC Four

  10. The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody

    The full story behind Queen's iconic song.

    BBC Four

  11. A Stitch in Time

    Amber Butchart explores the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore.

    BBC Four

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  12. From the Steppes to the Stage

    Kate Molleson tells the story of Mongolia's remarkable rise to being an opera superpower.

    BBC Radio 4

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  13. Iain Crichton Mac a' Ghobhainn

    A series of programmes commemorating the Gaelic bard Iain Crichton Smith.

    BBC Radio nan Gàidheal

  14. Charles I's Treasures Reunited

    Charles I's incredible art collection is reunited for the first time since his execution.

    BBC Two

  15. My Astonishing Self: Gabriel Byrne on George Bernard Shaw

    Gabriel Byrne explores the life, works and passions of playwright George Bernard Shaw.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  16. Sound of 2018: The Top Five

    Meet the five most exciting new acts, in locations around the world.

    BBC Music

  17. Moving Pictures

    A long, slow look at great artworks, photographed in extraordinary detail.

    BBC Radio 4

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  18. Anjelica Huston on James Joyce: A Shout in the Street

    Anjelica Huston tells the story of the life and work of Irish novelist James Joyce.

    BBC Four

  19. Hits, Hype & Hustle: An Insider's Guide to the Music Business

    Series in which three music industry insiders reveal how the business really works.

    BBC Four

  20. A Birl for Burns

    Neil Oliver spoke with Seamus Heaney about his affection for the poetry of Robert Burns.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  21. Loop

    Inspiring stories of creativity from across the vibrant arts scene in Scotland.

    BBC Scotland

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  22. Stealing Van Gogh

    Andrew Graham-Dixon uncovers the story behind the greatest art heist of the 21st century.

    BBC Two

  23. Darcey Bussell's New Dance

    Darcey Bussell introduces us to two modern dance groups breaking new ground.

    BBC Two

  24. Philadelphia Routes

    Paul Gambaccini presents the story of the Philadelphia music scene.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  25. Street Art

    Series looking at what happens when art breaks free from the gallery.

    BBC Radio 4

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  26. Akala's Odyssey

    Writer and hip-hop artist Akala explores the world of Homer and the Odyssey.

    BBC Four

  27. Civilisations

    Thousands of years of visual culture explored on the BBC and beyond.

    BBC Two

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  28. Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

    The story of the international musical collective created by legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

    BBC Four

  29. Tones, Drones and Arpeggios: The Magic of Minimalism

    Exploring the US minimalist composers who rebooted classical music in the 20th century.

    BBC Four

  30. Ella Fitzgerald: The First Lady of Song

    Two-part documentary about jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald.

    BBC Radio 2

  31. Civilisations: The Inside Story

    Mary Beard and Simon Schama talk to Kirsty Wark about making the BBC Two series.

    BBC Arts

  32. Hitchcock's Shower Scene: 78/52

    An in-depth look at Hitchcock's infamous shower scene and its enduring legacy.

    BBC Two

  33. Hip Hop to Opera

    Eight students go on a journey of discovery as they experience opera for the first time.

    BBC Arts

  34. MAKE! Craft Britain

    Series which celebrates creativity and the art of making things.

    BBC Four

  35. Picasso's Last Stand

    The story of the last decade of Picasso's life, through the words of family and friends.

    BBC Two

  36. What a Performance

    Deborah Coughlin explores the influence of performance art upon popular culture.

    BBC Radio 4

  37. Is Social Media Killing Creativity?

    Katie Thistleton finds out if creativity and social media can benefit our mental health.

    BBC Arts

  38. Front Row Late

    The topical arts discussion show.

    BBC Two

  39. Bacchus Uncovered: Ancient God of Ecstasy

    Bettany Hughes explores the many incarnations of Bacchus - ancient god of wine.

    BBC Four

  40. Gettys: The World's Richest Art Dynasty

    Following the stories of three generations of the Getty family.

    BBC Two

  41. Buena Vista Social Club

    A group of Cuban musicians are brought together by Ry Cooder to record their music.

    BBC Four

  42. Jeff Beck: Still on the Run

    The story of guitar legend Jeff Beck and his career as a maverick in the music business.

    BBC Four

  43. Kenneth Williams on Joe Orton

    Kenneth Williams talks to Ned Sherrin about directing Loot, a play written by Joe Orton.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. Civilisations on Your Doorstep

    Mary Beard explores works of art from all over the world that can be seen here in Britain.

    BBC Two

  45. Civilisations Stories

    A series of programmes exploring art, history, science and innovation across the UK.

    BBC One

  46. The Jazz Ambassadors

    How African-American jazz musicians helped counter negative propaganda about racism.

    BBC Four

  47. Ken Dodd on Shakespeare

    Doddy discusses his comedy craft with Michael Billington.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  48. Duet

    Yasmine Naghdi and Beatriz Stix-Brunell discuss and perform an all-female pas de deux.

    BBC Four

  49. Ballet's Dark Knight: Sir Kenneth MacMillan

    Exploring the work of celebrated, controversial ballet choreographer Sir Kenneth Macmillan

    BBC Four

  50. Danceworks

    ClearStory and Sadler’s Wells present the creative process of dancers and choreographers.

    BBC Four

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