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The incredible story of a young woman who ripped up the rulebook and reinvented the novel.
BBC Two
Actor Sir John Gielgud's remarkable life told through his letters. Read by Derek Jacobi.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
A look at the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life in the 1970s.
Dr Emily Garside explores the cultural significance of Doctor Who for LGBTQIA+ fans.
BBC Radio Wales
The untold story surrounding the pop duo Milli Vanilli and their lip-syncing scandal.
Poet Alex Wharton embarks on a poetic ramble through the magical Welsh mountains.
Toby Jones presents a set of must-see Dad's Army moments from the BBC's archives.
Jonathan Dimbleby reflects on his father Richard's reporting on the liberation of Belsen.
BBC Four
Edward Brooke-Hitching’s curiosity over books made him seek out many oddities.
Exploring the exceptional life and work of Belfast-born actor Stephen Rea.
BBC One Northern Ireland
Recognising black artists' contributions to Britain's best loved music genres.
BBC Sounds
The incredible story of Clemency Burton-Hill’s recovery following a brain haemorrhage.
Joel Budd explores the myths around the stereotype of the 'white working class'.
BBC Radio 4
A star-studded documentary revealing the private man behind Britain’s great comic genius.
Kirsty Wark meets the Scots who have helped shape the fashion industry.
BBC Scotland
The incredible story of three priests from NI who landed a million-pound record contract.
The story of ballet dancer Steven McRae's recovery after damaging his Achilles tendon.
A.L. Kennedy on the journeys that await readers when they open the covers of a book.
Composer Neil Martin collaborates with artists and friends made from a lifetime of music.
BBC Two Northern Ireland
Documentary about 60s pop artist Pauline Boty, tracking her contribution to British art.
Ross Kemp marks EastEnders' 40th, meeting cast and revisiting its iconic, bold stories.
BBC One
Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker look back on their poignant two-hander episode.
Pam St Clement re one of the most iconic episodes of EastEnders.
Actor Ross Kemp recalls one of the most explosive storylines in EastEnders.
Ulster-Scots poet Anne McMaster explores women’s writing in Northern Ireland.
An incredible line-up of contemporary artists perform with the BBC SSO for Burns Night.
A look at RISE, the opening spectacular celebrating Bradford, UK City of Culture in 2025.
Simon Schama searches for who we are now - and discovers the answers in art and culture.
The truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.
Celia Imrie narrates a celebration of one of Britain’s greatest acting icons.
A fun and forensic look at fame and all the biggest celebrity stories.
Friends, family and co-stars share memories of legendary British icon Roger Moore.
Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page chat about all things on and off the telly.
What should we watch this week? Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty find out.
BBC Radio 5 Live
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets different animals as he drafts a brand new poem.
The story of the Scottish girl bands who challenged a male-dominated industry.
Artist, inventor, genius. Discover the visionary work of the 15th-century innovator.
Alan Bennett offers some refreshingly frank thoughts about old age.
The story of how the greatest art works of all time were born of war and bloodshed.
The films and friendship of director Bill Douglas and collaborator Peter Jewell.
Kate Bryan explores the surprising influences on Edvard Munch's The Scream.
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
A nostalgic romp through the rise – and fall – of the 90s lads mag phenomenon.
Martin Scorsese shares his lifelong love affair with the films of Powell and Pressburger.
Economist David McWilliams charts the relationship between humans and money.
Dancers take over Swansea to showcase the city and celebrate the joy of dance.
Jack Boswell explores how other cultures handle the universal problems we face at home.
Screen legend and Oscar winner Al Pacino looks back on his extraordinary life and career.
US satirical supremo Jon Stewart s Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis to talk Trump.
Joan Bakewell looks back at her extraordinary career at the BBC.
