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(32 programmes from the past week and the week to come, or available now on BBC iPlayer)

  1. A Funny Sort of Sound Available on BBC iPlayer

    Julian Clary pays tribute to the wit and ingenuity of comedy musical acts.

  2. Art for Schools

    The story of how one woman persuaded famous artists to donate prints to British schools.

  3. Ayres on the Air

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

  4. Based on a True Story

    Peter Curran discusses Howard Brenton's play Never So Good.

  5. Bespoken Word Available on BBC iPlayer

    Performance poetry

  6. Bookclub Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  7. Frequently Asked Questions Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ian Samson on the relationship between authors and readers through their correspondence.

  8. Front Row Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  9. In Our Time Available on BBC iPlayer

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas

  10. Jane Austen's Ipod

    Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.

  11. Joan Armatrading's Favourite Choirs Available on BBC iPlayer

    Joan visits choral assemblies across the country

  12. Loose Ends Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  13. Miles Jupp's Muscular Lines

    Can the patriotic poems which inspired boys a century ago still move young men today?

  14. On the Outside it Looked Like an Old Fashioned Police Box Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Gatiss explores the hugely popular Doctor Who novelisations of the 1970s and 80s.

  15. Open Book Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books

  16. Saturday Review Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  17. Spitting in Russian

    Spitting Image's Roger Law visits the people behind a 1980s Russian version of the show.

  18. Start the Week Available on BBC iPlayer

    Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday

  19. Street Circus Available on BBC iPlayer

    Midge Ure travels to Cape Town to visit Zip Zap School of Circus Arts for Social Change.

  20. The Beatrix Potter Guide to Business

    Richard Collins reveals the links between the worlds of business and Beatrix Potter

  21. The Film Programme Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  22. The Frost Collection Available on BBC iPlayer

    David Frost and guests look back at some of the most memorable interviews of his career

  23. The Kalevala: Finland's National Epic Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Hennessey explores the mythical world of Finland's national poem, The Kalevala.

  24. The Media Show Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  25. The Rock Island Line

    How Lonnie Donegan's recording of The Rock Island changed the course of popular music.

  26. The Watchdog and the Feral Beast Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sir Christopher Meyer, ex-chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, examines the press

  27. Thomas Lynch's Season of Innocence

    Thomas Lynch introduces a poignant and insightful programme on poetry inspired by children

  28. Van Gogh: Seeing Red Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Cork explores the mind of Vincent van Gogh through his correspondence.

  29. We Three Kings Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ian Hislop investigates the Three Kings of the Christmas story.

  30. 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.

  31. With Great Pleasure Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  32. Word of Mouth Available on BBC iPlayer

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

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