Arts

Inspiring stories, talented artists. Stuart Pearson Wright paints a fundraiser's portrait

An epic story of creativity. How pivotal works of art from the past have shaped Britain

A joyous celebration of British-Caribbean life, with stories from a host of famous faces

Turning over a new leaf. Sara is joined by Richard Osman, David Morrissey and Vick Hope

Life, Love and Tchaikovsky. Marta Gardolinska with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

On the Black Hill. Callum Scott Howells narrates Bruce Chatwin’s tale of unrequited love

A lonely dad tries to get to grips with his smart speaker - but who's really in control?

Opera's greatest diva. An intimate look at the life of a legend, all in her own words

Old meets new at Coventry Cathedral – a unique performance reflecting the city’s history

The wonders of Worthy Farm. The music and memories that make it the greatest festival

Stunning showcases of exceptional new musical talent, as nurtured by BBC Radio 3

Toby Stephens stars as Oscar Wilde in Trevor Nunn’s intimate portrait of an artist exiled

A pioneering artist and cultural icon - and his love letter to 20th Century America

Van Gogh - Life and Art. Kate Bryan examines the embodiment of the tortured artist

Pushing the possibilities of painting. Rare, revealing interview with a visionary artist

Turner - Light and Landscape. What makes JMW Turner such a beloved name in British art?

Artist, illustrator, author. An epic career as told in his own words and pictures

Monet - The French Revolutionary. Exploring the history of the father of impressionism

The Great Salvador Dali. An archive exhibit on the surrealist artist and provocateur

The Vasulka Effect. Life and work of the pioneers of video art, adventure and freedom

B. Catling: Where Does It All Come From? An eye-popping insight into the maverick artist

Huw Stephens begins his history of Welsh art at a burial chamber on Anglesey.

James Fox explores how the power of images has transformed the modern world.

Waldemar Januszczak delves into the back stories of Pissarro, Monet, Renoir and Bazille.

It’s De-Lovely! The acclaimed stage production starring Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsay

Old meets new at Coventry Cathedral – a unique performance reflecting the city’s history

Women’s Words and Voices. Contemporary classical music created by female composers

The icon who brought opera to the people. His renowned rain-soaked concert 30 years on

A song and dance spectacular as Michael and friends welcome back live music with a bang

Poverty and passion collide in a spectacular performance of Puccini’s masterpiece

The sunny, funny favourite in a sparkling staging by Scottish Opera, packed with classics

All all-star concert with Gregory Porter, Paloma Faith and a century of jazz classics

Stunning showcases of exceptional new musical talent, as nurtured by BBC Radio 3

Dance choreographed by Wayne McGregor and others, from London's National Gallery.

The next generation – dynamic talents making waves on the underground scene

John Webster’s macabre masterpiece in a unique, candlelit production at the Globe theatre

Hemingway enjoys an idyllic childhood. Then, he volunteers for the Red Cross during WWI.

A captivating portrait of the work, lives and personal journeys of two literary icons

The 80s bonkbuster queen who enthralled millions with her one-woman literary empire

His long lasting legacy – Damian Barr reflects on an inspirational literary giant

The astonishing life of Britain's greatest poet of the 18th century - Alexander Pope

Bernardine Evaristo: Never Give Up. The remarkable life of the trailblazing author

Marian Keyes: My (not so) Perfect Life. The best-selling author on life, love and stories

Werner Herzog sets out on a journey inspired by Bruce Chatwin’s passion for nomadic life.

A revealing profile of the Nobel Prize-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro.

Agatha Christie - Unfinished Portrait. A vintage documentary on the cult of Christie

Docudrama about the life of author John Buchan, best known for his novel The 39 Steps.

Author Patricia Cornwell is convinced she knows Jack the Ripper's true identity. (2002)

Be astounded, mesmerised and amazed as aspiring dancers compete for a life-changing prize

From ballet to ballroom, celebrating dance in all its forms across the UK

Dramatic dance on film. Compelling stories of identity combine with stunning moves

Salvation through dance. The visionary choreographer in his own words – and moves

Anne-Marie Duff stars in a true tale of love, performance, passion and self-sacrifice

Wayne McGregor: Dancing on the Edge. Celebrating a groundbreaking dance pioneer

A new generation of dance – how a life in Zimbabwe and Wales has influenced their work

A global phenomenon. How Irish dance went from humble roots to an international sensation

Josie d’Arby and Karim Zeroual are in Coventry to shine a spotlight on UK dance.

World-class dance also featuring Candoco, HUMANHOOD, and Rambert's Rouge.

An American dancer in London falls for a girl – but she thinks he’s already married.

Who will grab the glitterball? Spectacular performances are needed to be champion

Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs. Always candid, Miriam talks frankly on fame and fears

Bernardine Evaristo: Never Give Up. The remarkable life of the trailblazing author

Labi Siffre: This Is My Song. The life and career of the enigmatic singer-songwriter

Marian Keyes: My (not so) Perfect Life. The best-selling author on life, love and stories

Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens. The multi-award-winning musical maestro

A revealing profile of the Nobel Prize-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro.

Wayne McGregor: Dancing on the Edge. Celebrating a groundbreaking dance pioneer

Alan Yentob meets playwright, actor and theatre director Kwame Kwei-Armah.

Tom Stoppard: A Charmed Life. The acclaimed playwright faces up to the pain in his past

A revealing insight into the life of the Hollywood icon.

Writer Lemn Sissay recalls being the only black child in a northern town in the 1970s.

Alan Yentob meets Anish Kapoor, one of Britain's most accomplished and popular sculptors.

From friendship to freedom, Janina Ramirez presents short films from female storytellers

Tom Cruise on Top Gun's Maverick, the role that made him a superstar.

British film’s big night as Rebel Wilson celebrates an amazing year on the big screen

When art met activitism – a host of stars on the quest for inclusion on and off screen.

Hollywood Women. Classic chats with leading ladies, from Bette Davis to Miss Piggy

Film about female movie stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Hayworth, Crawford and Monroe.

Janina Ramirez presents short films by artists telling stories from a female perspective.

Jonathan Ross tells the tragic story of a life lived in the limelight.

The woman in red: a traffic-stopping fixture of film culture since the dawn of cinema.

The iconic director talks about new film Last Night In Soho and looks back on his career.

Join Celia Imrie for a look through the BBC archives at enduring family favourites.

Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb dives into his interview archive.