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(73 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. An English Journey Available on BBC iPlayer

    Poet Lemn Sissay heads south to retrace JB Priestley's footsteps of 1933

  4. Arts Extra Available on BBC iPlayer

    Arts magazine

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

    A vibrant mix of programmes celebrating the cultural life of Scotland

  6. Ayres on the Air Available on BBC iPlayer

    Pam Ayres presents a series packed with poetry, anecdotes and sketches

  7. B Boys Swing & Highland Flings Available on BBC iPlayer

    Kim Lenaghan meets people learning to dance for the first time

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

    The lowdown on all the latest releases

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

    Music, culture and life

  10. BBC Switch with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw Available on BBC iPlayer

    Getting you through your Sunday night boredom

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

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

  12. Bookclub Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  13. Classic Albums Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series looking at the creation of some classic rock albums.

  14. Claudia Winkleman Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  15. Cofio Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  16. Composer of the Week Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the life and works of a succession of composers

  17. Discovering Music Available on BBC iPlayer

    Discovering Music explores pieces of music in detail.

  18. Eisteddfod Ffermwyr Ifanc Available on BBC iPlayer

    Geraint Lloyd and Nia Lloyd Jones o'r Eisteddfod Ffermwyr Ifanc. YFC Eisteddfod coverage.

  19. Front Row Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  20. Gurinder, The Movie Available on BBC iPlayer

    Film director Gurinder Chadha discusses the influence of her dual Asian and British roots.

  21. Happy Feet Available on BBC iPlayer

    Deborah Bull and tap dancer Nada Karsakov trace the genealogy of the Lancashire Clog Dance

  22. In Our Time Available on BBC iPlayer

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas

  23. In Tune Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  24. Journeys to Glory: The Spandau Ballet Story Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jonathan Ross tells the story of one of the biggest UK bands of the 80s.

  25. Keith Warmington Available on BBC iPlayer

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

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

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

  27. Letter From... Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  28. Loose Ends Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  29. Louise Chandler Available on BBC iPlayer

    For news from Berkshire's Caribbean communities.

  30. Love Bollywood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bollywood music, star interviews and reviews with Raj&Pablo

  31. Macavity's Not There: TS Eliot in the 21st Century Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Alexander explores the place of Eliot, and poetry in general, in national culture.

  32. Men, Martians and Machines Available on BBC iPlayer

    Librarians, smelly estate cars and alluring fancy dress - James Follett's Radio Odyssey.

  33. Music Matters Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio 3's flagship classical music magazine programme.

  34. Night Waves Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  35. Nikki Bedi Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  36. Off the Page Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion

  37. Open Book Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books

  38. Oulipo Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ben Schott investigates Oulipo, the French experimental literary group.

  39. Payola, The Pluggers and the Father of Rock and Roll Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Barraclough tells the story of US DJ Alan Freed, the Pluggers and the Payola scandal.

  40. Phil the Shelf Available on BBC iPlayer

    Phil Rickman presents BBC Radio Wales' book programme

  41. Radio Wales Arts Show Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  42. Saturday Magazine Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  43. Saturday Review Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  44. Simon Mayo Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  45. Something Understood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Spiritual themes explored through music, prose and poetry.

  46. Start the Week Available on BBC iPlayer

    Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday

  47. Stiwdio Available on BBC iPlayer

    Celfyddyd a thrafodaeth. Arts discussion programme

  48. That Western Swing Thing Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ray Benson charts the history and development of Western Swing music

  49. The Bands That Mattered Available on BBC iPlayer

    Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

  50. The Book Café Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  51. The Early Music Show Available on BBC iPlayer

    An exploration of early developments in the musical world

  52. The End of the Line? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Poet Roger McGough travels by train to explore different cities in England

  53. The Essay Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series of arts programmes

  54. The Film Programme Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  55. The Forum Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  56. The Forum Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  57. The Inner World of Music Available on BBC iPlayer

    Composer Matthew King discovers the extraordinary abilities of musical savants.

  58. The Media Show Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  59. The Movie Café Available on BBC iPlayer

    All the the latest film and DVD news and interviews

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

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

  61. The Original Godfather Available on BBC iPlayer

    Denis Norden chats to Paul Jackson about his radio comedy partnership with Frank Muir.

  62. The Radio Café Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  63. The Reith Lectures Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series of annual radio lectures on significant contemporary issues

  64. The Reith Lectures Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  65. The Review Available on BBC iPlayer

    Arts and entertainment round-up with Jo Loosemore.

  66. The Strand Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  67. The Verb Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio 3's cabaret of the word...

  68. Twenty Minutes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Eclectic arts magazine programme, exploring a range of fascinating subjects

  69. With Great Pleasure Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  70. Word of Mouth Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them

  71. World Book Club Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  72. 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.

  73. Write Lines Available on BBC iPlayer

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

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