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  1. Keith Haring: Street Art Boy

    The definitive story of international art sensation Keith Haring, told in his own words.

    BBC Two

  2. Being Beethoven

    Beethoven's life story. Documentary series that focuses on the man behind the composer.

    BBC Four

  3. Simon Schama: The Great Gallery Tours

    Simon Schama conducts a virtual tour of fourworld-class galleries.

    BBC Radio 4

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  4. The New Japanese Poetry

    Poet Jordan Smith explores how Japanese poets are pushing creative boundaries.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. Institute

    Memories fracture and relationships collide in theatre company Gecko’s enigmatic film.

    BBC Four

  6. Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

    How American painter Bob Ross became a pop culture icon.

    BBC Four

  7. Jonathan Glazer's Strasbourg 1518

    A collaboration with some of the greatest dancers, inspired by the dancing mania of 1518.

    BBC Two

  8. There Will Be Singing

    The Lebanese poet Zeina Hashem Beck explores poetry that sings in dark times.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Life, Death and the Foghorn

    Jennifer Lucy Allan presents a eulogy for the disappearance of the foghorn.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Fothermather

    Poet Gail McConnell explores what it means to be a parent in a same-sex relationship.

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Everything - The Real Thing Story

    The story of four Liverpool boys who became Britain's most enduring soul and funk act.

    BBC Four

  12. The Trouble with Naipaul

    Shahidha Bari examines the complex legacy of controversial Booker Prize winner VS Naipaul.

    BBC News

  13. We Sigh for Houses

    Poet Aviva Dautch revisits a childhood growing up as the daughter of a chronic hoarder.

    BBC Radio 4

  14. Behind the Mask: Tutankhamun's Last Tour

    Before Covid-19, a hit exhibition on Tutankhamun was attracting record crowds.

    BBC News

  15. Mastertapes - Access All Areas

    John Wilson's songwriting masterclass with the likes of Paul McCartney and Tom Jones.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  16. Edinburgh 2020: My Light Shines On

    Specially commissioned performances celebrating Edinburgh’s enduring festival spirit.

    BBC Scotland

  17. African Renaissance: When Art Meets Power

    Afua Hirsch explores Ethiopia, Senegal and Kenya through their art, music and culture.

    BBC Four

  18. Handmade in Africa

    The meaning of tradition, craftsmanship and artistic process in three African cultures.

    BBC Four

  19. Edinburgh Festivals: The Show Must Go On

    Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Lolly Adefope present highlights of the Edinburgh Festivals.

    BBC Two

  20. Treasures of Ancient Greece

    Series in which Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.

    BBC News

  21. Beacons: Short Films from Wales

    Short films produced through Ffilm Cymru and BFI Network's Beacons scheme.

    BBC Two Wales

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  22. Opera Mums with Bryony Kimmings

    Performance artist Bryony Kimmings writes and directs an operetta inspired by single mums.

    BBC Four

  23. Africa Turns the Page: The Novels That Shaped a Continent

    David Olusoga looks at how African novelists became the conscience of their continent.

    BBC Four

  24. The Romantics and Us with Simon Schama

    Simon Schama explores the enduring legacy the Romantics have left on our modern world.

    BBC Two

  25. Edinburgh Festivals 2020

    The biggest Arts Festival is on hold the film captures the spirit of Edinburgh.

    BBC News

  26. The Stars of Verona

    Some of the biggest names in Italian opera gather for a night at the Verona Arena.

    BBC News

  27. Plague Fiction

    Professor Laura Ashe looks back at the literature on the plague of the 14th century.

    BBC Four

  28. Earth Bound

    Barrow poet Kate Davis faces her chronic claustrophobia and polio to go potholing.

    BBC Radio 4

  29. Inside Culture

    A look at the latest culture and media through the eyes of creators and audiences.

    BBC Two

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  30. Contains Strong Language Live

    Luke Wright explores Barrow-in-Furness with the poets the town has inspired. Live from CSL

    BBC Radio 4

  31. McQueen

    An intimate look inside the world of Alexander McQueen.

    BBC Two

  32.

    Can I Still Read Harry Potter?

    A fan of the boy wizard explores what it means to stop reading a beloved book.

    BBC Radio 4

  33. Between the Covers

    Sara Cox opens her book club with famous friends eager to share the joys of reading.

    BBC Two

  34. Every Little Touch

    Writer Noo Saro-Wiwa gives her personal perspective on poetry’s relationship with touch.

    BBC Radio 4

  35. Inside Museums

    Access-all-areas visits to inspiring collections in museums and galleries across the UK.

    BBC Four

  36. Drama out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today

    A celebration of the acclaimed series of BBC dramas broadcast between 1970 and 1984.

    BBC Four

  37. Michael Morpurgo's Folk Journeys

    Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed.

    BBC Radio 4

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  38. Egypt's New Capital

    Jonathan Glancey reports on Egypt’s mega-project to build a brand new Cairo in the desert.

    BBC Radio 4

  39. The Billion Dollar Art Hunt

    Journalist John Wilson investigates the largest unsolved art heist in US history.

    BBC Four

  40. Terrifying Verse

    Caroline Bird on the often underrated art of poetry that speaks to our deepest fears.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster

    To be advised.

    BBC Four

  42. Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster

    Inspired by Frankenstein, six star beatboxers explore how society creates monsters today.

    BBC Four

  43. Maggi Hambling: Making Love with the Paint

    Artist Maggi Hambling tells her story while working on a mysterious black canvas.

    BBC Two

  44. Derek Mahon: The Poetry Nonsense

    A journey through a poet’s life, in celebration of the late Derek Mahon.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  45. Poets in the Pulpit

    Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan meets Muslim poets continuing the tradition of praise poetry.

    BBC Radio 4

  46. CripTales

    A life-changing moment is captured in six powerful, dramatic monologues.

    BBC Four

  47. The Disordered Eye

    Disabled artist and film-maker Richard Butchins questions if good vision equals great art.

    BBC Four

  48. Britain in Ten Operas

    Roderick Williams investigates what our opera history tells us about British identity.

    BBC Radio 4

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  49. British Film Premieres Introductions

    Setting the scene for a host of thrilling and thought-provoking productions.

    BBC Two

  50. Inside Culture with Mary Beard

    Topical arts series hosted by Mary Beard.

    BBC News

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