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Gracie! (Jane Horrocks as Gracie Fields)

GRACIE!


Mon 23 Nov

This heart-breaking love story tells of Gracie's relationship with Italian-born Hollywood director, Monty Banks and its staggering repercussions.


Storyville - The Horse Boy (Rupert Isaacson with a horse, Mongolia)

STORYVILLE: THE HORSE BOY


Tue 24 Nov

Rupert Isaacson and Kristin Neff take a magical journey to make sense of their child's autism, and find healing for him and themselves in the unlikeliest of places.


The Great Contemporary Art Bubble Update (presenter Ben Lewis)

THE GREAT CONTEMPORARY ART BUBBLE UPDATE


Wed 25 Nov

Art critic and film-maker Ben Lewis presents an update to his documentary about the rise and all of the worldwide contemporary art market.


A History Of Christianity - Reformation: The Individual Before God (presenter Diarmaid MacCulloch at Alhambra, Granada, Spain)

A HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY


Thu 26 Nov

In the fourth part of the series, Diarmaid MacCulloch makes sense of the Reformation, and how a faith based on obedience and authority gave birth to one based on individual conscience.


Darcey Bussell's ten best Ballet Moments (Darcey Bussell)

DARCEY BUSSELL'S TEN BEST BALLET MOMENTS


Fri 27 Nov

Darcey Bussell, who retired from the Royal Ballet in 2007, introduces and demonstrates some of her favourite ballet moments with dancers Roberto Bolle and Jonathan Cope.


Mark Lawson Talks to Imelda Staunton (Imelda Staunton)

MARK LAWSON TALKS TO IMELDA STAUNTON


Sun 29 Nov

Imelda Staunton talks about her life and career, including her roles on the West End stage, working with Steven Seagal, auditioning for Cats and being nominated for an Oscar.

Other Highlights

This Friday night is Johnny Cash night. It kicks off with a look at his famous concert in front of one of California's toughest audiences, Johnny Cash: The Story of Folsom Prison.

There are highlights of the Man in Black's BBC performances on Later with Jools Holland, and the first chance for British viewers to see the Best of the Johnny Cash Show 1969-1971: Rock, featuring collaborations with Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Eric Clapton and Ray Charles.

Johnny Cash: The Last Great American profiles the life of the legendary star, and a second helping of duets and songs from his TV show focuses on Country Gold, with guests such as Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and the Everly Brothers.

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Storyville - Hi Society: The Wonderful World of Nicky Haslam (Nicky Haslam)

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF NICKY HASLAM


Online now

A look into the glamorous world of the socialite, bon viveur and one of the world's most respected interior designers.
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Mark Lawson Talks To Jane Horrocks (Jane Horrocks)

MARK LAWSON TALKS TO JANE HORROCKS


Online now

Actress Jane Horrocks talks about her life and career, and reveals her backstage secrets.
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