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  1. And the Academy Award Goes To...

    Paul Gambaccini traces the history of the Oscars and tells the story behind winning films

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  2. Twenty Minutes

    Eclectic arts magazine programme, exploring a range of fascinating subjects

    BBC Radio 3

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  3. With Great Pleasure

    Series bringing fresh insight into lives through literature, with guest presenters.

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  4. My Wizard

    John Aiziewood investigates the phenomenon known as 'prog rock'.

    BBC Radio 4

  5. Mark Lawson Talks To...

    Mark Lawson in conversation with famous personalities from all walks of life

    BBC Four

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  6. Simon Schama's Power of Art

    Simon Schama recounts moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.

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  7. ArtWorks Scotland

    Compelling stories from the forefront of Scottish arts and culture

    BBC Two Scotland

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  8. The Truth about Len Deighton

    Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, creator of the Harry Palmer thriller series.

    BBC Four

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    Living with Harry Potter

    Author J K Rowling and Stephen Fry discuss the Harry Potter book series.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Legends

    A look at some true legends from the world of music.

    BBC Four

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  11. Trollope on Austen

    Novelist Joanna Trollope explores the work of her favourite author, Jane Austen.

    BBC Radio 4

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    A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah

    Benjamin Zephaniah revisits his home town, Birmingham, on a mission to compose a new poem.

    BBC One

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    Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus

    Jim White takes a road trip into the heart of the poor white American South. (2004)

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    Vivienne Westwood Talks to Kirsty Wark

    Kirsty Wark interviews fashion icon Vivienne Westwood.

    BBC Four

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    Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Idol

    Roy Lichtenstein revolutionised art with his cartoon images of American culture. (2004)

    BBC

  16.

    Rossetti - Sex, Drugs and Oil Paint

    Andrew Graham-Dixon considers the work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. (2003)

    BBC

  17. imagine...

    Arts series edited and presented by Alan Yentob.

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  18. Reflecting Skin

    Bonnie Greer explores the representation of black people in western art.

    BBC Four

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    Copenhagen: A Prologue with Michael Frayn

    Michael Frayn introduces a television adaptation of his highly successful play.

    BBC Four

  20. Taste

    Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores the history of interior design in Britain.

    BBC Two

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  21. Nobody's Perfect: The Making of Some Like It Hot

    Revealing documentary about the creation and shooting of the acclaimed comedy movie.

    BBC Two

  22. Music Masters

    Charles Hazlewood looks at the life and work of four modern composers.

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  23. Funny Women

    Series looking at the careers of women who have made their mark in comedy.

    BBC Two

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  24. Scene by Scene

    Actors and film-makers talk, often in frank depth, about their work and lives.

    BBC Two

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  25. Oasis - Right Here, Right Now

    First broadcast in 1997, this documentary gives the band's account of their previous year.

    BBC Two

  26. American Visions

    Series about the history of American art, presented by art critic Robert Hughes.

    BBC Two

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  27. Angelou on Burns

    Writer and poet Maya Angelou goes on a pilgrimage to Burns Country in Scotland.

    BBC Two

  28. The Works

    Arts and popular culture programme.

    BBC Two

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  29. Reputations

    Documentary profiles examining well-known figures from the world of entertainment.

    BBC Two

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  30. The Slate

    Arts review programme looking at art and culture in Wales.

    BBC One Wales

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  31. Ex-S

    Late night arts review programme.

    BBC One Scotland

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  32. Humphrey Burton: The Huw Wheldon Lecture

    Humphrey Burton gives a first-hand account of the achievements of arts programme Monitor.

    BBC Two

  33. A Good Read

    Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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  34. Margot Fonteyn

    A tribute to Dame Margot Fonteyn, first broadcast shortly after her death in 1991.

    BBC Two

  35. Making Their Mark: Six Artists on Drawing

    A series in which six artists talk about drawing.

    BBC Two

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  36. Building Sights

    Personal reflections on the best of 20th-century architecture in Britain

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  37. Artists on Film: Scenes from Working Lives

    Series featuring BBC archive footage of major British painters and sculptors.

    BBC Two

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  38. Eve and Marilyn

    Eve Arnold recalls photographing Marilyn Monroe and talks about their friendship.

    BBC Two

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    Beardsley and his Work

    Aubrey Beardsley's drawings still retain their power to amuse and to shock. (1982)

    BBC

  40. The Magic of Dance

    Margot Fonteyn explores her own world of dance in a series from 1979.

    BBC Two

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  41. The Devil's Music

    A historical exploration of black American Blues music.

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  42. Where We Live Now

    Five writers present films on their surroundings

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  43. World of Difference

    Series of programmes looking at how different professions have changed over the years.

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  44. Julian Bream Masterclass

    Series of informal masterclasses by the renowned guitarist Julian Bream.

    BBC Four

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  45. Romeo and Juliet with Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn

    Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev star in the Royal Ballet's Romeo and Juliet. From 1977.

    BBC Two

  46.

    Whose Doctor Who

    A classic documentary from 1977, introduced by Melvyn Bragg.

    BBC

  47.

    Summer of '76: Away from It All

    The Harris family put aside their problems and make the best of the summer of 1976.

    BBC Two

  48. Arena

    The gold standard for arts documentaries, from 1975 to the present day.

    BBC Four

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  49. Augustus and Gwen: The Fire and the Fountain

    The story of Augustus John and his sister Gwen. (1975)

    BBC

  50.

    A Passion for Churches

    John Betjeman visits various churches in the Diocese of Norwich.

    BBC Two

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