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(65 programmes available now on BBC iPlayer)

  1. A Good Read Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme inviting guests to discuss their favourite books

  2. A Kist o Wurds Available on BBC iPlayer

    A Kist o Wurds is a kistfu o Ulster-Scotch yairns, music an crack.

  3. A Laugh on the Ocean Wave Available on BBC iPlayer

    Two-part documentary in which Nicholas Parsons cruise ship entertainers

  4. Art Attack Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series investigating attacks on art works, from the earliest times to the present day

  5. Arts Extra Available on BBC iPlayer

    Arts magazine

  6. Arts, Classical and Jazz Zone Available on BBC iPlayer

    A vibrant mix of programmes celebrating the cultural life of Scotland

  7. BBC Radio 1's Review Show with Nihal Available on BBC iPlayer

    The lowdown on all the latest releases

  8. BBC Radio 1's Stories Available on BBC iPlayer

    Music, culture and life

  9. Benny Goodman: King of Swing Available on BBC iPlayer

    Curtis Stigers celebrates the life and music of clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman

  10. Book Club Available on BBC iPlayer

    Authors discuss books they've written

  11. Bookclub Available on BBC iPlayer

    Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best known novels

  12. Claudia Winkleman Available on BBC iPlayer

    The latest books, music, films and plays come under the critical eye

  13. Cofio Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rhaglen yn cynnwys darnau o’r archif. Programme featuring archive clip and recordings

  14. Composer of the Week Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the life and works of a succession of composers

  15. Discovering Music Available on BBC iPlayer

    Discovering Music explores pieces of music in detail.

  16. Front Row Available on BBC iPlayer

    Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music

  17. In Our Time Available on BBC iPlayer

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas

  18. In Tune Available on BBC iPlayer

    News, views and an eclectic choice of live and recorded music

  19. Inspired Available on BBC iPlayer

    The landscapes and special places of Wales that have inspired writers and artists

  20. Keith Warmington Available on BBC iPlayer

    Keith brings you great music and guests including the soul jukebox and his 60s expert.

  21. Kermode and Mayo's Film Review Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Kermode joins Simon Mayo to give his verdict on the week's movies

  22. Letter From... Available on BBC iPlayer

    A topical audio essay by a leading commentator from around the world.

  23. Leugh an Leabhar Available on BBC iPlayer

    Monthly book review programme.

  24. Loose Ends Available on BBC iPlayer

    Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy

  25. Louise Chandler Available on BBC iPlayer

    For news from Berkshire's Caribbean communities.

  26. Love Bollywood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bollywood music, star interviews and reviews with Raj&Pablo

  27. Music Matters Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio 3's flagship classical music magazine programme.

  28. Night Waves Available on BBC iPlayer

    Flagship arts and ideas programme, featuring discussions between academics and artists

  29. Nikki Bedi Available on BBC iPlayer

    Arts, culture and entertainment with Nikki Bedi plus drama Silver Street

  30. Off the Page Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion

  31. Open Book Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books

  32. Radio Wales Arts Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    Reviews, reports and analysis in a weekly round-up of Wales's thriving arts scene

  33. Reece Shearsmith's Haunted House Available on BBC iPlayer

    Reece Shearsmith hosts energetic and witty illustrated discussions on the horror genre

  34. Saturday Magazine Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio Ulster's weekly magazine focusses on life, relationships, healthy and well-being.

  35. Saturday Review Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sharp, critical discussion of the week's cultural events, with Tom Sutcliffe and guests

  36. Simon Mayo Available on BBC iPlayer

    News, sport and in-depth interviews, plus features on books, television and movies

  37. Something Understood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Spiritual themes explored through music, prose and poetry.

  38. Start the Week Available on BBC iPlayer

    Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday

  39. Stiwdio Available on BBC iPlayer

    Celfyddyd a thrafodaeth. Arts discussion programme

  40. Sunday Feature Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme showcasing feature reports and discussions on any number of cultural subjects

  41. The Book Café Available on BBC iPlayer

    Join Clare English for a feast of books and all things literary

  42. The Early Music Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    An exploration of early developments in the musical world

  43. The Essay Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series of arts programmes

  44. The Film Programme Available on BBC iPlayer

    Film programme looking at the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV

  45. The Forum Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bridget Kendall chairs The Forum, a place where guests discuss and challenge big ideas.

  46. The Forum Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bridget Kendall chairs The Forum, a place where guests discuss and challenge big ideas.

  47. The Golden Days of Radio Available on BBC iPlayer

    Recollections of classic radio from different eras

  48. The Media Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world

  49. The Movie Café Available on BBC iPlayer

    All the the latest film and DVD news and interviews

  50. The Movie That Changed My Life Available on BBC iPlayer

    Well-known figures review their favourite movie with the assistance of expert contributors

  51. The Radio Café Available on BBC iPlayer

    Cultural news from home and abroad, covering film, fashion, books and theatre

  52. The Reith Lectures Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series of annual radio lectures on significant contemporary issues

  53. The Reith Lectures Available on BBC iPlayer

    A New Citizenship, with philosopher Professor Michael Sandel, who looks at the prospect...

  54. The Review Available on BBC iPlayer

    Arts and entertainment round-up with Jo Loosemore.

  55. The Singer Behind the Glasses: The Story Of Nana Mouskouri Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Aspel tells the story of the bestselling singer from Greece

  56. The Story of Silence Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rev Lionel Fanthorpe explores silence in remembrance, religion, philosophy, music and art.

  57. The Strand Available on BBC iPlayer

    Harriett Gilbert and Mark Coles present global arts, culture and entertainment.

  58. The Verb Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio 3's cabaret of the word...

  59. Twenty Minutes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Eclectic arts magazine programme, exploring a range of fascinating subjects

  60. Where Do You Want Me (A Comic in Continental Crisis) Available on BBC iPlayer

    Johnny Vegas explores the possibility of a future career on the Costa Blanca.

  61. With Great Pleasure Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series bringing fresh insight into lives through literature, with guest presenters

  62. World Book Club Available on BBC iPlayer
  63. World Book Club Available on BBC iPlayer

    The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.

  64. World Heritage: Curse or Blessing? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Emily Maitlis asks if the UN's heritage police is a force for good or ill.

  65. Write Lines Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sue Cook presents a four part guide to becoming a published writer.

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