Eddie Izzard on 2012 and political aims; TV Hamlet and Turn Of The Screw reviewed.
John Waite tells the story of The Monkees, the successful 1960s pop group.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history and myth of the Samurai.
Peter Curran is joined by Boy George, Mark Ravenhill and Michael Fassbender.
Noddy Holder looks back at the 1970s phenomenon that was the Top of The Pops albums...
Donald Macleod talks to John Rutter about the influence of his childhood on his mus...
Catherine Bott presents highlights from a concert featuring the ensemble La Fenice.
Michael Feinstein pays tribute to the groundbreaking American songwriter Stephen Fo...
With Ian McMillan. Featuring new writing from award-winning comedian Matthew Holnes...
Suzanne Aspden on Handel's uncanny ability to absorb musical and cultural influence...
Tom Service travels across the English Midlands taking a snapshot of music making.
Kirsty Young's castaway is Sir Michael Caine.
One snowy night in the wilds of Northumberland, O'Connor hears a cry of pain in the...
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by the Very Rev Victor Stock and Adam Rutherfor...
Russell Davies chairs the eleventh heat of the perennial general knowledge contest.