The Review Show

Fridays 11pm BBC Two

The round table discussion show examines the arts and their social, political and historical context.

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The Culture Show

Thursdays 7pm BBC Two

The best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more.

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Orson Welles Sketchbook

Watch on BBC Four

This series of talks by the film director - illustrated by his own sketches - forms part of BBC Four's Orson Welles season.

• Orson Welles over Europe
• Arena: The Orson Welles Story
• Watch Citizen Kane on Christmas Day

Ballet on the Beeb

Whether it's the Ballet Boyz' radical interpretation of The Rite of Spring or the Kirov performing Swan Lake, there's something for the contemporary and traditional ballet lover this Christmas.

• Ballet Boyz: The Rite of Spring
• The Kirov perform Swan Lake