Donald Macleod on those who contributed to London's theatre scene in the 17th centu...
Nicholas Kenyon on how Purcell's music has been preserved, revived and interpreted.
Writer Ian Sansom reflects on dress, class and the philosophical life.
Sean Rafferty is joined in the studio by two leading chamber music ensembles.
Catherine Bott, Laurence Dreyfus and Phantasm on the Golden Age of English viol mus...
A debate about the importance of the rivers of the North East: the Tyne, Tees and W...
Peter Curran is joined by Alison Steadman, Meera Syal and Raymond Blanc.
Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.
Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary...
From the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.
Fiona Talkington's selection includes music from Sweet Billy Pilgrim and Adem.
With Andrew McGregor. Including Building a Library: Bruckner: Symphony No 5.
Lucie Skeaping presents a programme of organ music by Purcell and his contemporarie...
Sarah Walker presents music by Bach, Schumann, Purcell and Haydn.
Martin Handley presents music, news and the occasional surprise.
Louise Fryer presents a performance of Handel's opera Faramondo.